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Celebrate Shrove Tuesday by exploring the Christian story behind its origins, and introducing the season of Lent, or celebrate with pancake-themed activities from Purple Mash in your classroom.

Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated In England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and takes place from 10th-14th November 2025 with the theme Power for Good. Odd Socks Day will be held on Monday 10th November, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. In this post we look at resources from across the web that you can use to raise awareness.

Since 1994 National Poetry Day has engaged millions of people with poetry through a range of live events and web-based activities for people throughout the country. Each year the day is given a new theme in order to highlight particular poets and styles of poetry. This year's National Poetry Day is on the 1st of October and the theme this year is 'Wonder'.

Brush up on the art curriculum and how 2Simple can help teachers create amazing art lessons for their pupils with fun and interactive activities and resources.