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Go All In for reading reading in 2026 with the National Year of Reading and Purple Mash. Find practical classroom ideas, key dates and events, and how Purple Mash supports reading in primary schools.

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.

The RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch is a great opportunity to get students outside and closer to nature. Taking part can count towards the RSPB's Wild Challenge award, and the RSPB's activities support curriculum learning. Purple Mash contains resources and activities you can use to extend learning in this topic area - read the blog to find out more.

Computing is what 2Simple is most well known for, particularly Purple Mash. But those users who don't have Purple Mash always wonder what it has to offer... read this blog to find out how 2Simple can help you teach computing.