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The aim of Michael Rosen Day, on 12th November, is to 'make reading, listening to, and writing poetry fun, enjoyable and accessible for all'. Purple Mash has a range of resources to celebrate the day in your school.

Tutors: teach engaging reading sessions all summer long with an array of resources in the Purple Mash Library, included as part of your subscription to Purple Mash. Get top tips and ideas for fun reading lessons in this blog.

Read our blog for classroom activities and teaching ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year on 17th February. 2026 is the Year of the Horse.

Children’s Art Week takes place over three weeks from 29th June to 19th July. The celebration of the visual arts aims to encourage families and children to take part in creative activities that they may not have tried before.

During the three weeks, creative activities take place across the UK, both virtually and in-person, and there are a host of opportunities for children to be inspired. Let's discover some of the ways you can get creative with the virtual paint tools inside Purple Mash.

There are a number of ways that Evidence Me supports parent engagement and further enhances relationships between parents and the school. We've picked some of our favourites, including our latest “Parent Chat" feature.