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Getting your children reading during the summer holidays can sometimes seem like an extra job - an additional cost on top of days out and endless snacks, or like school is creeping into their leisure time. But summer reading doesn't have to feel like homework! From audiobooks and family reading time to library visits and reading on days out, here are 15 easy and fun ways to encourage children to keep reading at home and throughout the summer holidays.

Celebrate 25 years of 2Simple and find out how our software has changed over the years!

20th March 2020, was the last day of school for many, as children, teachers and parents began a new way of learning at home. Schools have never been closed and many have remained open during holidays in order to support their local communities.

Schools that were Purple Mash subscribers began using it to support home learning and started to realise its potential as a fully cross curricular resource. Teachers have been contacting us to tell us about the engagement they have had from children and parents, the ease of use, safety features and the wide range of activities that they’re setting for their children.

Use this blog to calculate how 2Simple can help you teach maths to Primary-aged pupils. Explore our maths resources and lessons on financial literacy and financial capability. To sum it up, we've got hundreds of great maths resources!

PE is a great way to help develop children's physical and mental wellbeing, but many teachers do not feel confident in teaching it. See how you can help your school teach PE with confidence with 2Simple.