Putting maths in context to create hooks for childrens’ learning Sounds like the holy grail, doesn’t it. But the downloadable Extraordinary Maths packages from As Creatives Connect can help you get there – by placing pupils in immersive, character-led worlds, where the maths has a purpose!
These uniquely cross-curricular programmes see children using a range of age-differentiated mathematical skills to solve problems from the past – whilst at the same time learning a wealth of new historical content. Lasting 90 minutes upwards, they can all accommodate up to 30 pupils at a time. You can choose from … The Viking’s … Read More
We know that it’s often important for secondary schools to offer activities to whole year groups – and we understand, too, the logistical difficulties that this can bring. So, for the third year running, 2018-19 will see us offering Big Maths Days to schools who are looking for a whole day of provision for cohorts … Read More
as creatives is one of the UK’s leading providers of Science Workshops to primary and secondary schools. Always rooted in real and concrete science and taking their lead from the Curriculum for Excellence – but taking approaches from the world of the arts – our Science Workshops for schools in Scotland provide an excellent way of … Read More
The Connection places science, engineering and technology firmly in context by exploring the lives, achievements and legacies of individuals whose inventions and discoveries have affected all our lives! “Children gained a notion of Science ideas outside their typical science lessons. It prompted our children to take a responsibility for saving their planet. The entire process was a … Read More
Our Whole School Maths days are the perfect way to raise the profile of maths in your school – and can comfortably accommodate up to a whole two-form entry school in a single day. Each sees a character with a fully fleshed-out backstory spending the entire day with you, engaging every class in a narrative … Read More
Living with the War is a schools’ play specifically designed to support the exploration of World War One at Key Stages 1 – 4. Available to schools across the UK, we’ve delivered this immersive and experiential day to thousands of children and young people across the UK to great acclaim. Living with the War – Schools … Read More
We would like to wish all of our clients, friends and supporters a very happy and peaceful festive period. We’ve had a great 2022, a twelve-month period that’s seen us visiting primary, secondary and special schools not only across the UK and the island of Ireland but also in Oman, Spain and The Netherlands, working with … Read More
The Royal Opera House Muscat prides itself on enriching lives through diverse artistic, cultural, and educational programmes – so you can imagine how privileged we felt when we were invited to travel to Oman earlier this month to deliver workshops combining storytelling, music and maths. And, with the help of the Outreach and Education team, we were … Read More
Many of our most popular programmes come about as a result of direct requests from schools and individual teachers. And CSI: Storyland is just such a case in point – with Servite Primary in London asking if we could develop a version of our successful CSI: Maths programmes for EYFS and KS1 back in 2017. … Read More
The Electric City brings electricity to life through a mix of drama, games and metaphor. It is available as both a stand-alone workshop and as a whole-school Big Science Day, with elements including (according to age) …
Marbella’s Aloha College are taking an exciting and progressive approach to CPD – not least by establishing cross-curricular collaborative working groups. So we were delighted to be asked to support their initiatives by designing and delivering a session exploring Engagement and Relationships for, over two days, all teachers in the college’s secondary phase. In … Read More