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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.

Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some of the ways in which 2Simple can help you teach history in your classroom.

Looking to avoid Black Friday and all the supposed 'bargains'? Why not celebrate Buy Nothing Day instead? This year, we're supporting Children's Book Project in their mission of collecting one million books and redistributing them to children who do not have a book of their own. Find out more about how you can join and donate your own books in our blog.

Purple Mash and Taskmaster Education have joined forces to find the next Taskmasher, and your pupils are invited to take part in the challenge! Get ready for a competition filled with creativity, laughter, and brilliantly silly challenges, all inspired by the hit TV show Taskmaster!  Read the blog to find out more.