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In 2025, Diwali takes place on Monday 20th October. We invite your class to get involved and celebrate light and colour with these Purple Mash activities.

Earlier this year, 2Simple commissioned an independent research review to identify the extent to which Purple Mash supports the aims and requirements of the National Curriculum for Computing, and how it delivers on our aim to provide excellent, accessible and inspiring software which encourages children to love learning, raises standards and reduces teacher workload. The results have now been published and these are the main findings...

Meet the Fruities and Veggies™ – a brand-new book series for children packed with fun, friendship, and healthy eating adventures! Written by Ivor Baddiel and illustrated by Brett Gowlett, with house designs by real pupils and support from One Stop and FareShare.

This year, the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, or Chanukah, runs from Monday 15th to Monday 22nd December. Here at 2Simple, we're celebrating Chanukah using Purple Mash and have several resources for you to use in your classrooms to celebrate this holiday.

How can we encourage children to read more? During the National Year of Reading, discover how following children's interests can inspire a love of reading. Explore practical tips for teachers and parents, and find out how the Purple Mash Library helps children discover books they love at school and at home.