Get ready for next year with the Picture News Academic Calendar 2025 - 2026! Get it for free 👉 bit.ly/Calendar2526 Back by popular demand, the calendar includes awareness days, events, and space for your own notes. A fun classroom addition! ✏️ #edusky #eduskyprimary

We’re collaborating with @teampobble.bsky.social to celebrate National Writing Day! Our live lesson will support KS2 pupils to create a piece of writing they can be proud of. Limited spaces! Register 👉 bit.ly/4kSZssA #edusky #eduskyprimary #livelesson #nationalwritingday

Year 2 have looked at @picturenews.bsky.social this week. We have been inspired to make our own inventions to help others! This weeks story linked to the British value of 'mutual respect and Tolerance' and the UN Rights of the child number 6!

We're so impressed with the children in 4AW class at Sherrier Primary School, who have shared their inventions to help others 💭 Well done! 🤩 #edusky

Register for the free media literacy webinar 👉 bit.ly/PNMediaWebinar We'll explore tools and strategies to support children to critically engage with media and hold meaningful discussions. Open to all teachers, TAs and SLT! #edusky #eduskyprimary #medialiteracy

Missed yesterday's online assembly for Children's Mental Health Week? Get the recording 👉 bit.ly/MHWrecording We discussed wellbeing and how learning about the world around us can support our mental health 💭 Suitable for primary pupils aged 5-11 (and their teachers!) #edusky #eduskyprimary

Thank you @picturenews.bsky.social for the mental health awareness assembly. Lots to think about in Year 6 😊

There is just 1 week to go until the Children’s Mental Health Week Live Assembly! 💭 Register 👉 bit.ly/PNMentalHeal... Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30am - 10:00am Free assembly on Zoom for primary pupils and their teachers! #edusky #eduskyprimary

Register for the free webinar 👉 bit.ly/PNPreventWeb... Join us to explore how content from the news can effectively support British Values, Protected Characteristics and the Prevent Strategy 💭 Thursday 23rd January 4:00pm - 4:45pm Suitable for SLT, teachers and TAs! #edusky #teachertraining

We're back with another huge primary assembly for Children's Mental Health Week! Register for free 👉 bit.ly/PNMentalHeal... We'll explore this year's theme, and how learning about the world around us can support our mental health 💭 Suitable for children aged 5-11 and their teachers! #edusky

The Picture News Impact Award is here for 2025! Download the details and criteria 👉 bit.ly/PNIMPACT2025 Entries are accepted until 31st July 2025 - open to all schools! #edusky #eduskyprimary

If you're looking to discuss the LA wildfires in an age-appropriate, safe way with children in school, we've created a free Special Pack to help. Request the resource 👉 bit.ly/PNWildfires Available to all schools/teachers! #edusky #eduskyprimary #LAwildfires

Welcome back to school! The first Picture News resource of 2025 is all about the RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch 🐦 Will you be participating in the Big Schools' Birdwatch? What impact do you think it has? #rspb #birdwatch #nature #edusky

We're so excited to share our brand-new website with you! Check it out 👉 picture-news.co.uk There you can see some of our recent resources, sign up for upcoming training, learn more about our team, and read educational blogs! 💬 What else would you like to see on our new website? #edusky

Our team are sporting their Christmas jumpers today for Christmas Jumper Day! 🧑‍🎄 The funds raised by Save the Children's festive initiative are transforming children's lives around the world. Find out more here 👉 www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju... #ChristmasJumperDay

The Picture News 2024 Christmas Campaign, A Symbol Of Peace, is underway! Remember to share snaps of your Origami Peace Doves with us, containing children's hopes and ideas about peace 💚 Get the dove template 👉 bit.ly/PNSymbolOfPe... #ASymbolOfPeace #PeaceDoves #edusky

Have you joined the Picture News Christmas Campaign yet? We're challenging every school to create their own Origami Peace Doves, for children to express what peace means to them 🕊️ Request the template 👉 bit.ly/PNSymbolOfPe... #ASymbolOfPeace #Edusky

Looking forward to being part of the Festive Fun session tomorrow and seeing all the jumper designs 🥰

Hi everyone - there is still time for your pupils to submit their Christmas jumper designs for Peter Bear, ahead of tomorrow's Festive Fun session! 🎄 The winner will be announced during Festive Fun. Send your entries to [email protected] Sign up for Festive Fun here! 👉 bit.ly/PNFestiveFun

Our next resource explores the recently-premiered film, Wicked! 🧹🫧 Request the resource 👉 bit.ly/PNWicked We focus on 10-year-old Karis Musongole, who plays a younger Elphaba. The pack is great for assemblies, classroom discussions and displays! #wicked #edusky #education

Really excited about this year’s campaign! Open to all classes and children ☺️ 🕊️

The Picture News 2024 Christmas Campaign is here! 🕊️ We're challenging every school to create their own Origami Peace Doves, for children to express what peace means to them. Request the template 👉 bit.ly/PNSymbolOfPe... #ASymbolOfPeace #edusky #eduskyprimary

Join the Picture News team online for a festive hour of quizzes, games and challenges 🎄❄️ Register here 👉 bit.ly/PNFestiveFun For primary children (and their teachers!) Friday 6th December 1:30pm - 2:30pm #edusky #eduskyprimary #festive

Our latest resource helps you talk to children about environmental initiatives that aim to protect the planet! 🌍 Request the pack here 👉 bit.ly/PNEarthshot The resource explores this year's Earthshot Prize winners and finalists, and covers themes of responsibility and making a difference. #edusky

We're so happy to welcome Billinge St Aidan's C of E Primary School as one of our brand-new Picture News Partner Schools 😁 Thank you for your support, ideas and commitment to helping children learn from the world around them - exciting times ahead! #edusky #picturenewspartner #education

Anyone want to find out more about using the news to support speaking and listening in the Early Years, feel free to join me on Tuesday. 😊 #eyfs #earlyyears

Explore practical ideas for embedding current affairs within the Early Years using Picture News 💭 Register for the free webinar 👉 bit.ly/3YQ1f8q There will also be time for your questions and collaborative discussion! @picturenewslisaey.bsky.social #edusky #earlyyears #eyfs

Not long to go! Join Chloe to learn how teaching current affairs supports your coverage of the British Values in school 🇬🇧 Register here 👉 bit.ly/BritishValue... #britishvalues #primarycurriculum #primaryeducation #edusky #eduskyprimary

Back by popular demand! This 45-minute session will provide assembly tips and ideas for your pupils, to lead their own Picture News assemblies in school! Register here 👉 bit.ly/PNPupilAssem... Tuesday 19th November 11:00am - 11:45am Free webinar #edusky

Are you covering Anti-Bullying Week in the Early Years? What activities have you or will you be doing? #earlyyears #eyfs #edusky #antibullyingweek

Join Lisa to explore how SEND learners can engage with current affairs, using Picture News Symbols! Register here 👉 bit.ly/PNSymbols Learn how Widgit symbols are incorporated to help children express their responses to what's happening in the world 😁 @picturenewslisaey.bsky.social #edusky

Anti-Bullying Week starts on Monday! Explore the week and the 'Choose Respect' theme in school with our discussion resource 💬 👉 bit.ly/AntiBullyingPN #edusky #eduskyprimary #antibullyingweek

If you’re wanting to talk to children about news of the US election results, why not ask... 👉 "What makes a good leader?" 👉 "What is democracy? How does voting work?" 👉 "How do you think people who voted in the election are feeling?"

Following news of the devastating floods in Spain, we've created a free Special Pack to support your conversations in school 💚 We ask the big question, 'How can we help others in times of crisis?' Request the resource 👉 bit.ly/PNSpainSpecial

The next Picture News winter campaign will soon be underway... We would love to know what theme you would like to see this year! Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated - just pop them in the comments 💚 #edusky #eduskyprimary

If you #DoOneThing this #TalkMoneyWeek, use our special resource created alongside Just Finance Foundation, to open up conversations about money in your classroom. The activities and prompts get young learners thinking about money safety and smart financial choices! 👉 bit.ly/PNTalkMoney #edusky

With England’s upcoming ban on disposable vapes, our free secondary resource supports productive classroom discussions, using engaging questions and thought-provoking ideas, to guide debates on health, personal choices, and social impact. Request the resource 👉 bit.ly/PNSecondaryS... #edusky

Learn how Picture News supports the UN Rights of the Child, British Values, personal development, cultural capital and wellbeing! Register here 👉 bit.ly/PictureNewsT... We will also share practical examples of how to use the resources across school, with time for a Q&A! #edusky

Did you enjoy your Picture News session this week? 🎵 Children have explored news of a music exam launching for Sikh sacred music. We've reflected on the impact of music, and how it can help us learn about cultures! #edusky #eduskyprimary #education #pshe #culturalcapital

Your next coverage document is here! 📧 Each half term, we send our schools a summary of Picture News coverage, including the news stories, focus questions and curriculum links 💭 Be sure to check your email inbox - we hope this helps! #edusky #education #eduskyprimary

This week's Picture News resource explores the new Kirtan music exam launching after a 10-year campaign 🎵 We reflect on the impact music can have on our lives 💭 Receive a free sample pack to bring the news into school 👉 bit.ly/3HfrCfD #edusky #education #teachingresource

Well done to our schools for your fantastic work this week, from participating in the BIG assembly for Black History Month with Swarzy Macaly, to producing excellent work using this week's resource 🎁💭 Our team have also been on the road, meeting lots of you at education events! #edusky

Over 384,000 primary school children joined together for our Black History Month Assembly, with very special guest, Swarzy Macaly! Swarzy reminded the children to claim their own stories, stay true to themselves, and be curious to learn more about the people around them 💫💭 #blackhistorymonth

Really looking forward to this! 🤩 Not too late to join me…

Free Black History Month assembly for schools - it's tomorrow! 😁 Register here 👉 bit.ly/PNBHMassembly We'll be joined by BBC Radio 1 Xtra presenter, Swarzy Macaly, to explore this year's theme, 'Reclaiming Narratives'! #edusky #eduskyprimary #education #assembly

Connecting the UN Rights of the Child to what's happening in the news 💭 Check out a free resource pack for meaningful links to the UN Rights of the Child 👉 bit.ly/3HfrCfD #education #edusky #teaching #news #uncrc

Thank you so much for joining me @ruthswailes.bsky.social. A super inspiring webinar 😊

Register here 👉 bit.ly/PNPSHE A date for your diary to keep up with all things PSHE 💡 Monday 14th October 4:00pm - 5:00pm Free webinar Great for SLT, PSHE leads, and KS1 and KS2 teachers. We'll also send over the Zoom recording afterwards! #edusky #education #pshe

Picture News Early Years Consultant, Lisa, is hosting this afternoon's webinar with @ruthswailes.bsky.social They're exploring how current affairs supports speaking and listening in the Early Years 🗣️ Check out Picture News Early Years here 👉 bit.ly/3HfrCfD #eyfs @picturenewslisaey.bsky.social

There is still time to secure your place on today's webinar with Ruth Swailes, to explore how embedding current affairs in the Early Years supports speaking and listening 😊 Register here 👉 bit.ly/PNEarlyYears...