During the Classical and Hellenistic Periods, the interior walls of palaces, public buildings, tombs and villas were decorated with a type of painting called a fresco. Fresco is the art of placing pigment on a freshly plastered wall before the plaster has set. As the plaster dried, the pigments became embedded into the surface, creating a durable piece of art. These frescoes show scenes of Greek life, sports, mythology and landscapes, telling us a bit about how the Ancient Greeks lived.

One of my earliest memories is listening to stories on BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service), the station that accompanied British Forces families posted overseas. For fifteen minutes, a kid who couldn’t sit still for anything was absolutely glued to it. No fidgeting. No wandering off. Just me, completely spellbound, going wherever that voice was taking me.

I think that’s why audiobooks still hold such a special place in my heart. And it’s why, when I also struggled to learn to read, those moments meant even more. The radio opened the door to a world of possibility the written word was, at that point in my life, keeping shut.

Beowulf is one of the oldest and most thrilling stories in the English language - a tale of monsters, dragons, and heroic warriors that has captivated audiences for over a thousand years. Now it's coming to your classroom. Our new three-part teaching unit retells the legend in vivid, accessible language for grades 4-8, fully resourced and ready to teach from day one.

As artificial intelligence reshapes our world at breathtaking speed, a crucial question emerges for parents and educators: what will help our children thrive in this new landscape?

In Ancient Greek red-figure pottery, the background (negative space) was painted black, and the figures were left the color of the clay. Sometimes the black paint was incised or carved away to create fine details.

Make your own red-figure art by creating a scratch pad with a few simple ingredients.

Pottery was first used in Britain about 6,000 years ago, around the same time as farming began. Early versions of pottery were simply functional, allowing people to heat liquids over a fire. Later in the Neolithic period, people began decorating pottery with geometric patterns like lines, zigzags and dots.

Follow these simple instructions to make a pinch pot inspired by the grooved ware pottery of Neolithic Britain!

Ever wonder why some students seem to instantly “get” certain references in their reading while others stumble, even when their reading skills are similar? The difference isn’t intelligence — it’s cultural capital. This hidden advantage, built through experiences at home and in the community, can make or break reading comprehension. The good news? Teachers can intentionally build it in the classroom, making texts accessible to all learners. Here’s how to bridge those gaps, connect lessons to students’ lives, and ensure academic success doesn’t depend on what children already know when they walk through the door.

Thoth was revered for his intelligence. He was in charge of all knowledge, science, mathematics, and the written word. 

Sobek could protect people against the dangers of the Nile. Crocodiles were worshiped in some parts of Egypt, some were even mummified.

Set was known as the Lord of the Red Land and represented chaos, storms, and everything that could go wrong in the world.

Ptah was a creator god who made everything and was the patron of craftsmen. 

Ra was one of the most important gods in ancient Egypt and ruled over all the other gods, as well as the sky, earth, and underworld.