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Did you know Purple Mash has resources to support you in your phonics teaching? With interactive activities, games and printable resources, read our blog to find out all about them.

Give children real-life context to their coding by programming a physical device - something they can control with their code off-screen. Purple Chip, is a Purple Mash app which allows students to control an external device using code created in 2Code Purple Chip.

Join in with the Geographical Association's National Festival of Fieldwork throughout the month of June with resources on Purple Mash. This year's theme is 'Fieldwork for Everyone' which links to their 2024 Conference, and is a flexible and adaptable theme.

We're thrilled to announce that the much-loved and iconic Alexandra Palace in North London has become our latest Mash Partner! Mash Partners are experts in their fields who deliver educational programmes outside the classroom. Thanks to funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, we’ve worked with the Creative Learning Team at Alexandra Palace to create an innovative and engaging 6-week project.

Antony Wootton is the author of Buster's Blitz, a fantastic Serial Mash book for upper KS2. Buster's Blitz tells the story of a young boy and his beloved dog during WWII. It is a fast paced, yet moving, story that looks at a very well known historical event from a unique perspective. This is the first book that was written by a guest author on Serial Mash. Find out more about Buster's Blitz from the author himself...