I've just opened my surprise book from @biggreenbooks.bsky.social - no spoilers for my book buddy @stevenkeevil.bsky.social but it's a new to me author which is exciting!

Oh that’s very sad, and especially given the festive timing and his iconic song www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...

There is so much, much more to read in kids’ books than Walliams or Rowling. It’s an embarrassingly rich world. Check out @louiestowell.bsky.social or @nadiashireen.bsky.social or any number of glorious, funny, heartfelt titles. You’ve got such treats in store without spending blood money.

I do not want Gaston backstory, I do not need Gaston backstory, I reject Gaston backstory he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him

Really interesting thread. I was diagnosed as autistic in September. For me, it's helped me to make sense of a life where I've often felt weird, or other. I'm able to express my need for accommodations with less guilt. But there IS a blurry line. I could have social anxiety. 1/2

"The Festive Big Green Book Swap" is back again! You'll get sent a mystery book, based on the kind of stuff you enjoy reading. You'll also get a bar of chocolate & pukka tea. And you can read along with a new book buddy too if you like! JOIN HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php

See previous post - loved this too! Excellent bookish things to do.

Did this last year and it was lovely!

If you can figure out how to give a one year old an age appriopriate understanding of polo you've probably earned this insane salary....

For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵

📣 #MathsConf39: Building a Culture of Maths with Aidan Gollaglee Explore in-class & beyond-the-classroom strategies—from UKMT challenges to inclusive enrichment—plus activities you can start using next week. completemaths.com/community/ma... #UKMathsChat

Noah catalogued every living animal in pairs and was hyperfocused on boats. Don’t tell me autism started with Tylenol.

📣 #MathsConf39: Navigating the Year 6→7 Transition with Charlie Harber Explore KS2 pedagogy, SATs pitch & foundations to make Year 7 maths feel familiar, accessible & inspiring—supporting smoother learning journeys. completemaths.com/community/ma... #UKMathsChat

To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.

Wow - 112 people already signed up for this free teach meet next week. If you want to join them you have less than a week to sign up! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-mani... #TwinklSecondaryMaths

Just over a week until I am up in Manchester for @LaSalleEd's #BeyondTheNumbers2025 day for Leaders of Maths. Not yet signed up? Don't be late - sign up here: completemaths.com/community/be...

Like maths? Like learning about maths research? If so... I'm part of a thing! We made a podcast and it'd be great if you gave it a listen. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7skYS3h...

It's seven years since we posted on Twitter about how kids kept coming into the library asking if we had any books about FORTNITE. We didn't back then, and we'd never heard of it so we tried asking what it was.

Great Yarmouth is set to host the biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade. The Home Office has the power to block entry of overseas bands, which will scupper the promoters plans. But they won’t act unless we demand it. Email the Home Office now: hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

Mathsconf is coming back to London! Where I attended my first ever mathsconf #mathsconf4. Hard to believe we are now at #mathsconf39! See if @naveenfrizvi.bsky.social and I can convince you to come along...

📈Don’t be misled: follow the data This autumn, put stats teaching & data strategy front and centre. Join Beyond the Numbers CPD days with Neil Sheldon & leading educators. 📍4 events | Sept–Nov 🎟️ Book now: completemaths.com/community/be... #MathsEd #BeyondTheNumbers

Rock Looked Way Cooler Wet

Two weeks today until my first Twinkl Educational Publishing Teach Meet looking at using CPA in the secondary classroom. Join me completely free on 22nd September using this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-mani... #TwinklSecondaryMaths

ME: I hate sales and marketing. I literally hate it. ALSO ME: <runs a Kickstarter> #kickstarter #indiedev #gamedev www.kickstarter.com/projects/166...

AND WE ARE LIVE! #kickstarter #puzzles #puzzlebsky #minutecryptic #indiedev Grab yourself a satirical travel guide and meta puzzle book IN ONE. www.kickstarter.com/projects/166...

I think I have finished Blue Prince. I think I've done all the things and been all the places. What. A. Game. It has absolutely taken over my life and melted my brain, mostly in a good way. Now I'm off to read all the things!

behold: a woman

When I see what kind of work some “stars” who are extremely wealthy are accepting, I wonder if they have signed some kind of a chirograph that forces them to do it, or they are just cunts.

Happy holidays everyone! ⛱️🌻⛵️ I've found one more copy of Small Numbers, Big Ideas to give away! Give this a like and repost and I'll pick a winner on Sunday 17th. www.amazon.co.uk/Small-Number... #primarymaths #eyfs #earlyyears

The blog recording my #AlphabetOfSwims is up to date and, now, enriched with lovely photos. Do have a read. Reposts welcome. Swimming For Palestine – Mr Finch share.google/rHyZH4dvyEFm...

📢 Are you a new Maths Trust Lead? Join us at Beyond the Numbers to network, grow leadership skills and shape curricula vision. 📍 4 events | Sept–Nov 🎟 Booking open: completemaths.com/community/be... #MathsEd #CurriculumLeadership #BeyondTheNumbers #MathsCPD

We can now offer a tinted version of the walls as below. They cost an additional £1. Please specify at point of order.

Oh dear. It seems like the publishers & film-makers truly had the wool pulled over their eyes. Thank goodness for good journalism - well done Chloe Hadjimatheou & @theobserveruk.bsky.social and for exposing The #PorkiePath! observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

They are also here at @imascientist.org.uk

Hello. I'm doing another raffle. You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. All the money raised is going on books for two wonderful schools. Tickets are just £2 each Details HERE. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... PLEASE Repost (ta).

Here is a thread of me looking tired and warm at #MathsConf38. Thanks for coming along Sam :)

Take a look at this indie edition of Brigands & Breadknives - coming out in November. It's signed, has a lovely sprayed edge and some glorious endpapers! bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brig...

My #MathsConf38 workshop choices: 2 - Cate Fearn 3 - @mrtaylormaths2.bsky.social‬ 4 - @rjs2212.bsky.social‬ Sessions 1 and 5 I'm leading, so should probably turn up there! Join me with @lasalleed.bsky.social, get your ticket here: completemaths.com/community/mathsconf38

#MathsConf38 workshop selection is live! 🥳 🧮 Choose from an incredible line up of 31 workshops delivered by superb speakers! 🎟️Make your selections now: completemaths.com/community/ma... Tag us with your choices using #MathsConf38 - we'd love to see what your most excited to learn about!

📊 Bar Models Through the Curriculum: A Practical Guide. Led by Lisa Coe @elsie2110.bsky.social Learn more and book your tickets here: completemaths.com/community/ma... #MathsConf38 #MathsCPDchat #BarModels #VisualMaths #CurriculumProgression

📣Another #MathsConf38 workshop announcement! 🔓Unlocking Potential: Integrating AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics into your GCSE Scheme of Work This one will be run by Aysha Rahman & Colin Warden @aqaeducation.bsky.social Learn more and book your tickets here: completemaths.com/community/ma...

Are you a #PrimaryMaths lead looking for high-quality resources? Join our FREE 60-minute webinar introducing the new @OakNational Primary Maths resources and see how they align with your classroom and school's goals 📅 Next session: 8 July buff.ly/IzRKd3F

IT'S HERE! The My Science Club Summer Quiz is available to download for FREE. Three rounds of 12 questions, with answers, to test, intrigue and inspire the children you teach. Click here to download your copy of the My Science Club Summer quiz for FREE bit.ly/SummerSTEMQuiz

It's #buyastrangerabook tomorrow. I'm gonna give away free books, and hopefully other lovely people will too. It's been a weekly thing since 2018. See you at midday for 10 hours of book related japes! www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...

📣 Another #MathsConf38 workshop announcement! 🔍 Flaws in Fluency: what might be holding pupils back This one is by @elsie2110.bsky.social Learn more and book your tickets here: completemaths.com/community/ma... #MathsConf38 #PrimaryMaths #MathsCPDchat #FluencyInFocus #LisaCoe

Alongside this, I’ve made some CPD slides (ideal for SLT / subject leads) that can be shared with staff, summarising the key findings from SATs so far (to save you sifting through the blogs!) Click here to download for free via @lbqorg.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/SATsCPDslides #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary

I've been playing Blue Prince of late and it's eclipsed all of my other hobbies. Found Door 46 (IYKYK) but there is still SO MUCH going on in the game. Puzzles and clues everywhere. It's infuriating but excellent.

I saw this commercial too and yes it is insane. If you’re cooking pasta sauce and mess it up you can bake tomato cookies instead. Literally the message.

BREAKING: Teachers have been offered a pay rise of 4% next year, with the DfE announcing additional funding of £615 million towards the increase for schools

Check out the free trial next half term :)