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How cognitive verbs play a part in reasoning

BitMaths

Reasoning tasks are distinctly different from problem-solving tasks because they focus on the how and the why of the solution, rather than the answer itself.
Making maths meaningful with Maths Trek 

Maths Trek

Firefly Education has just launched its groundbreaking new primary maths resource – Maths Trek.
What's so special about Sound Waves Special Words?

Sound Waves Spelling Sound Waves Reading

Special Words are high-frequency words containing unusual phoneme–grapheme relationships (e.g. was, said), or words containing phoneme–grapheme relationships not yet taught in the sequence (e.g. look, for).
Enrichment tasks in English Stars

English Stars

Enrichment tasks are activities designed to strengthen students’ educational experience and extend them academically. Using real-world contexts, these tasks are designed to engage students and challenge them to apply their learning in unfamiliar ways.
All about Focus Words

Sound Waves Spelling

When it comes to spelling, selecting words that are worth focusing on is crucial to success. Every sound unit in Sound Waves includes a curated set of Focus Words. There’s more than meets the eye with these seemingly humble words…
Handwriting activity: Far-point copying

Writing Time

The majority of handwriting practice involves near-point copying, but as students move into upper primary it’s important to also incorporate far-point copying exercises.
Check out our favourite educational English Stars videos

English Stars

Videos are an engaging way to introduce, consolidate or revise a concept, and English Stars includes hundreds of them.
English Stars text spotlight

English Stars

At Firefly, we believe in fostering a love of reading in all students, which is why English Stars is packed with rich, varied and engaging texts.
Don't forget about these handy classroom management features!

English Stars

Every teacher has their own tips and tricks to help with classroom management. English Stars gives teachers an extra edge with these digital classroom management tools.