Shakespeare Week - 18th-24th March

March 12, 2024 -

Shakespeare Week is an annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. There are a range of resources within Purple Mash and beyond that lend themselves well to supporting any introduction to Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare Week is an annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable …
Fruities and Veggies™ Books: Out Now!

July 10, 2025 -

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.

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Meet the Fruities and Veggies™ – a brand-new book series for children packed with fun, friendship, …
Teaching Science with 2Simple

Sept. 26, 2023 -

Explore the world of science at 2Simple, with lots of fun activities an great tools to encourage your students to think scientifically and become more critical in their observations. Find great resources across Purple Mash as well as our Science Leader's Toolkit.

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Explore the world of science at 2Simple, with lots of fun activities an great tools to …
World Wildlife Day - Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Lesson Ideas

Feb. 24, 2026 -

On March 3rd, it is World Wildlife Day, a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The theme for World Wildlife Day 2026 is ‘Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods’. There’s a wide range of educational resources available within Purple Mash that support the theme that you can use to celebrate World Wildlife Day.

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On March 3rd, it is World Wildlife Day, a time to celebrate and raise awareness of …