Adam’s Primary Learning Hub

31/10/2026

One to think about tonight 🎃

29/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN HISTORY… MADE FUN!

Looking for a simple way to keep your children learning this Halloween without it feeling like another lesson?

I’ve created a FREE Halloween history poster and 5-question retrieval task that’s perfect for parents, home educators and primary-aged children.

👻 Discover:

* Where Halloween began over 2,000 years ago.
* The ancient festival of Samhain.
* Why we carve pumpkins today.
* How Halloween traditions have changed over time.

How to use it:

1. Read the colourful information poster together - on screen or printed.

2. Chat about the most interesting facts.

3. Complete the five-question retrieval task to see what your child remembers.

It’s a simple way to combine reading, history and memory practice with a little seasonal fun.

No complicated preparation. No expensive resources. Just engaging learning, one piece at a time.

Please download/screenshot the resources and use them as you see fit.

Feel free to share this with another parent or home educator who might find it useful!

27/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN FUN… WITH A LEARNING TWIST! 👻

What if Halloween could be about more than sweets, costumes and spooky stories?

I’ve been busy creating something simple and special for parents and home educators to bring a little Halloween magic into learning.

Think fascinating facts, a colourful history poster and a quick challenge to see what your child can remember!

The best bit? It’s completely FREE.

Keep your eyes peeled… your next Halloween home-learning activity is coming soon!

25/10/2026

🎃STOP SCROLLING! 🎃

Are you looking for a quick and easy, screen free game to play?

Can your child beat you at word games? 👀

One word.

Just 9 letters.

HOW MANY NEW WORDS CAN YOU FIND?

HALLOWEEN 👻

The rules: Use the letters in HALLOWEEN, and don’t use any letter more times than it appears.

It’s a simple, screen-free way to practise spelling, grow vocabulary and get those little brains buzzing — without it feeling like homework!

It sounds easy… until the timer starts!

Here are 5 words to get you going:

🕸️ LOW
🕸️ HALO
🕸️ NEW
🕸️ WHEN
🕸️ WHALE

🎯 YOUR FAMILY CHALLENGE:

⏰ Set a timer for 2 minutes.
✏️ Write down as many words as you can using the letters in HALLOWEEN.
🏆 Challenge your child… or let them challenge YOU!

👇 YOUR TURN!

How many words can your family find?

Save this for a fun little activity this week!

02/10/2026

Teacher/Tutor Tip

Has anyone tries this yet? 🤔

It’s not perfect all of the time but definitely worth a go

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

I found this image on Facebook and it struck a cord.

**Screen time and kids: a quick, judgment-free check-in 📱**

Let's be honest: screens help us get dinner made, emails answered, and a moment of calm. Every parent relies on them sometimes.

What's worth knowing: research links heavy screen use in kids to poorer sleep, shorter attention spans, and less time for active play and face-to-face connection.

The good news is that small tweaks make a real difference:

✅ Keep phones out of bedrooms overnight
✅ Make meals a screen-free zone
✅ Swap in one active activity a day, like a walk or bike ride
✅ Watch together when you can, since shared screen time counts differently

You don't need a perfect system. Just a few easy habits that fit your family.

What's one thing that works in your house? Share below 👇

04/09/2026

Does your child get stressed?

Does telling them to breathe or calm down actually work? - NOPE!

This simple technique teaches them HOW to breathe when they start to feel stressed or overwhelmed with something (or someone)!

Teach them this and do it together when they are calm. Then talk about times when they have felt stressed before and predict when they might feel stressed again. Plan for the moment, recognise the signs and put this quite simple technique into action.

🧘

02/09/2026

I found this on another social media page.

This is why English is such a hard language sometimes - especially spelling!

Give a bit of sympathy to all the children and young people who will be expected to know and learn this spelling pattern 😮

01/09/2026

Happy September!

A new school year is just around the corner, and September can bring a real mix of excitement, nerves and anticipation for children — and parents too!

Whether your child is starting a new year group, moving to a new school or simply getting back into the school routine, remember that they don’t need to feel ready all at once.

Don’t forget to talk positively about school. Ask them what they’re looking forward to, who they’ll see and what they’re excited about.

A little preparation + lots of encouragement = a great start to the new school year!

Here’s to a happy, positive and successful September!