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����ý Teach Live Lessons are back for 2024/25, with nine new interactive programmes for primary schools coming from around the UK.

The new series will launch with a live and inspirational 500 Words-themed literacy lesson on Wednesday 25 September. Other topics will include lessons for Anti-Bullying Week, World Book Day, Safer Internet Day and British Science Week, creating fun learning experiences around special dates in the school calendar.

We’re also planning some exciting new lessons to support art, design and technology and mental health and wellbeing.

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Keep an eye on this page for news about upcoming programmes or sign up to the free ����ý Teach newsletter for updates about Live Lessons.

Information about all of our new lessons can be found below.

500 Words 2024 – Live Lesson

Join us for a star-studded Live Lesson to inspire your students to write their own 500 Words story.

We delve into how a simple everyday object can fuel creativity, inspire story ideas, and help develop memorable characters.

By the end of the lesson, your class will be brimming with ideas, ready to craft their own 500 Words story and submit it to the competition!

The 30 minute Live Lesson is available to watch now via ����ý Teach on this page and on ����ý iPlayer.

Curriculum links: English/Oracy/Language and Literacy for 7-11 year-olds.

Gladiators – ����ý micro:bit – Live Lesson

Join us for a creative design and technology session aimed at inspiring 7-11 year olds to take part in the Gladiators micro:bit competition.

With your students' help, we'll be working together to design a gadget powered by the micro:bit to help the Gladiators win a head-to-head eliminator.

The 30 minute Live Lesson is available to watch via ����ý Teach on this page.

Curriculum links: Design and Technology/Science and Technology/The World Around Us (Science and Technology)/Technologies for 7-11 year-olds.

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 – Live Lesson

We're choosing respect in this Anti-Bullying Week Live Lesson.

Working in partnership with the , this interactive programme for primary schools aims to inspire children to handle disagreements constructively, without turning to bullying.

The 30 minute Live Lesson is available to watch now via ����ý Teach on this page and on ����ý iPlayer.

Curriculum links: KS2/2nd Level Relationships Education/Health Education/Personal Development and Mutual Understanding/ Health and Wellbeing for 7-11 year-olds.

Quentin Blake – Live Lesson: Tuesday 17 December

We're stepping into the shoes of illustrators to bring a brand-new character to life, inspired by the work of world-famous author and illustrator Quentin Blake.

Your class will use their comprehension skills and learn some simple drawing techniques in this art and literacy lesson designed for 7-11 year olds.

The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch via ����ý Teach on this page and on the C����ý channel.

Curriculum links: English, language, and literacy/Art & design for 7-11 year-olds.

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Live Lesson: Tuesday 11 February, 11:00

Join us for a Safer Internet Day Live Lesson that will tackle important online safety topics and encourage young people to openly discuss online issues.

is co-ordinated in the UK by the in partnership with .

The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch live via ����ý Teach on this page and on the C����ý channel.

Curriculum links: Relationships and Health Education/Personal Development and Mutual Understanding/Health and Wellbeing for 7-11 year-olds.

World Book Day 2025 – Live Lesson: Thursday 6 March, 11:00

Join us and some special guest authors for a live celebration of books and reading for World Book Day 2025.

We'll be giving live shout-outs to as many schools as we can. Email us at live.lessons@bbc.co.uk with World Book Day as the heading for a chance of a mention for your school.

The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch live via ����ý Teach on this page and on the C����ý channel.

Curriculum links: English/Oracy/Language and Literacy for 7-11 year-olds.

British Science Week 2025 – Space Live Lesson: Monday 10 March

We're celebrating British Science Week 2025 with a KS2 interactive lesson inspired by the official British Science Week theme of ‘change and adapt'.

Join us as we train like astronauts and prepare for life on board the International Space Station.

is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will place between 7-16 March 2025 with the Live Lesson available from Monday 10 March.

This 30-minute programme will be available to watch via ����ý Teach on this page and on the C����ý channel.

Curriculum links: Science/The World Around Us for 7-11 year-olds.

Earth Day 2025 – Live Lesson: Tuesday 22 April

In this KS2 lesson, we’ll follow the stages of the water cycle, from evaporation to precipitation as we go on a virtual school trip deep into the rainforest.

The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch via ����ý Teach on this page and on the C����ý channel.

Curriculum links: Science/The World Around Us/Geography for 7-11 year-olds.

Moodboosters – Live Lesson: Friday 9 May

Unwind and recharge with this ����ý Moodboosters Live Lesson designed to support pupils' mental health and wellbeing.

The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch via ����ý Teach on this page and on the C����ý channel.

Curriculum links: KS2/2nd Level Relationships Education/Health Education/Personal Development and Mutual Understanding/ Health and Wellbeing for 7-11 year-olds

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