The Primary Computing Teacher

The Primary Computing Teacher Primary Computing Specialist
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Here is how phonics can be made accessible and hands-on while reducing load on memory.Children and teachers in EYFS and ...
08/08/2026

Here is how phonics can be made accessible and hands-on while reducing load on memory.

Children and teachers in EYFS and KS1 love them.

Reluctant and hesitant learners have shown increased engagement since using them.

Some teachers have left them out as an ordinary resource in their provision. Some teachers have used them just in phonics/ spelling lessons. Some teachers have used them as a resource during interventions.

While different teachers will use them in different ways, they all agree on how these phonics blocks have engaged their learners!

08/06/2026

We've been testing out 'Scrambles the Fox' from Learning Resources in our EYFS continuous provision, and it’s been a massive hit.

The children design and assemble the puzzle-piece track, and the little fox follows the black line using sensors underneath. It's fantastic for open-ended play, trial-and-error and getting them to predict what happens next (early algorithms).

06/06/2026

Stop using generic classroom games! 🛑🎮

As a primary school teacher, I need my resources to hit specific learning objectives and tackle my pupils' unique barriers to learning.

This week, I used AI to build completely custom, interactive games for my class—including a 10x table snake game, a Roman Numeral gladiator arena, and a telling the time clock quest! ⏰⚔️
The best part? You don't need to know a single line of code. The AI does all the heavy lifting, creating perfect differentiated tools that keep your pupils 100% engaged. 🍎

30/05/2026

teachers, if you are still using PowerPoints in 2026 then you are missing out.
You can now create your own graphic novels based your own sources like PowerPoints and websites.
Teachers, this is the next 2926 AI classroom upgrade.

16/05/2026

STOP PLANNING LESSON HOOKS! 🛑✨ If you are a busy primary school teacher, you need to steal this trick to completely transform your lessons.

​I have built a custom Gemini Gem that does all the heavy lifting for your lesson intros, allowing your class to live-interview anyone or anything from your curriculum! 🤖

​Here, I am using it to let Year 1 interview Samuel Pepys about the Great Fire of London 🕯️. As a teacher, watching the kids' faces light up when he started talking about burying his expensive Parmesan cheese was everything!

​🌟 Why Every Primary Teacher Needs This Tool:

​100% Pupil-Led: Your class asks the questions, and the AI answers instantly in-character.

​Perfectly Leveled: The Gem automatically matches its vocabulary and tone to your specific Year Group.

​Zero Prep Work: Just type in your topic, paste a quick resource link (like BBC Bitesize), and your lesson hook is completely done.


An Interview With...Comment with who or what you will interview first and I will send you the link 🖇️ Teachers, here is ...
06/05/2026

An Interview With...
Comment with who or what you will interview first and I will send you the link 🖇️
Teachers, here is a free pre-made Gemini chat called a Gem for you to use with your class in your primary classroom.
I will show you how to use this Gem to enhance your lessons in history, science and English. This is a classroom idea that will engage your class and bring the abstract ideas to life. Teachers, I have done the hard work so that you can just pick it up and use it.


14/04/2026

Teachers, do not get left behind!
Stop working harder; start working smarter! 🛑💾 Every primary school teacher needs to save this video. If you aren't using these 4 AI teacher tools, you’re missing out on the ultimate engagement hacks!
4 AI Hacks Every Teacher Needs:
1️⃣ Model Text Generation: Perfect Newspaper Reports and Habit Guides in seconds. 📰
2️⃣ Cinematic Image Hooks: Immersive visuals for English and History. 🖼️
3️⃣ AI Video Creation: Use Veo to bring your lesson hooks to life! 🎥
4️⃣ Interview History: Ask Samuel Pepys about the Great Fire of London! 🕯️
Don't get left behind—this is the future of primary teaching and learning. 🍎

Teachers, here is my 12 week plan for a Minecraft Education lunchtime club with Years 1, 2 and 3. Time is limited and te...
12/04/2026

Teachers, here is my 12 week plan for a Minecraft Education lunchtime club with Years 1, 2 and 3. Time is limited and teachers are sometimes lacking confidence. Minecraft Education build challenges are perfect as the pupils have a focus and also freedom to express themselves. The Minecraft Education software itself is intuitive and allows for creative mistakes in a safe environment.

07/04/2026

Teachers, stop being scared of coding! 🛑💻 As a primary school teacher, I know that teaching computing can feel intimidating. But Minecraft Education is a total game-changer for any teacher looking to boost engagement.
Why this works for every teacher:
Immediate Feedback: Children see their code work (or not!) in real-time.
Safe Environment: A low-stakes world where it’s okay to make mistakes.
High Enthusiasm: Total buy-in from your pupils from the first second.

29/03/2026

Planning Literacy Shed's 'The Dream Giver' just got an AI upgrade! ✨ As a teacher, I’m on a mission to show every teacher how to reclaim their time without sacrificing quality. 🧚‍♂️
​I’m starting a new series showing you the exact workflow to create planning and immersive resources for 3 different genres:
1️⃣ Non-Chronological Reports 📊
2️⃣ Instructional Writing 🛠️
3️⃣ Narrative Descriptions ✍️
​I’ve used Gemini, NanoBanana2 and NotebookLM to build these cinematic scaffolds so you don't have to! 🍎


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