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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.

Looking for National Storytelling Week 2026 ideas? Discover teacher-friendly activities, Purple Mash Library books, resources for the theme 'Soundtrack your Story,' and inspiration for the National Year of Reading.

World Music day is an annual celebration of all things music which takes place in over 125 countries and 1000 cities across the world on 21st June every year.  

Purple Mash has a wide variety of tools and resources to help you to celebrate World Music Day, either in school or at home. In this blog we look at different ways you can create compositions with Purple Mash and our Leavers Song Competition with Tracklab!

Oracy is not just the new 'buzz' word - developing oracy at a young age has been proven to improve outcomes for young people. But what is oracy and how can you develop oracy skills in your classroom? Read our blog to find out and to access a free pack full of fun oracy activities!

Looking for Mother’s Day activities to do in your classroom? Explore inclusive, thoughtful classroom ideas that celebrate mothers and special people while being sensitive to different family situations.