Promoting Reading with Purple Mash

Feb. 23, 2026 -

Looking to promote reading in your school? See how 2Simple can help you promote a love of books, and help your students develop their reading skills with this blog.

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Looking to promote reading in your school? See how 2Simple can help you promote a love …
Using Purple Mash on Outdoor Classroom Day

Oct. 21, 2026 -

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning at school and at home. The twice-yearly event is a time for teachers to celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class. This years theme is 'Natures Classroom: Reconnecting with the wild'

There are plenty of outdoor learning activities that you can use to stimulate outdoor exploration and build on learning, come rain or shine...

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Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning at …
Activities for Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Feb. 13, 2026 -

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday by exploring the Christian story behind its origins, and introducing the season of Lent, or celebrate with pancake-themed activities from Purple Mash in your classroom.

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Celebrate Shrove Tuesday by exploring the Christian story behind its origins, and introducing the season of …
Purple Mash Library: your new reading resource

Jan. 7, 2026 -

The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a new look, improvements to existing functionality and lots more exciting new features to explore.

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The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a …
Introducing the New Purple Mash Glue Sticks

May 13, 2025 -

If you're looking for simple ways to make a positive impact in your classroom or at home, you're going to love this. The new Purple Mash glue sticks are here – made in partnership with Learn Play Nexus and the innovative U-fill system. And yes, the glue really is purple!

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If you're looking for simple ways to make a positive impact in your classroom or at …