Adam’s Primary Learning Hub

05/03/2026

World Book Day is a fantastic day where reading is promoted and lots of schools have a day devoted to it.
Wake Up Wednesday have created this ‘Creative’ list to encourage kids and families to read more. 📚

Tomorrow is World Book Day, and it’s the perfect chance to spark a love of reading in every child. Stories don’t just build literacy skills, they inspire curiosity, boost confidence and open doors to new worlds.

This week’s highlights simple, practical ways families can make reading part of everyday life. From creating cosy reading spaces to showing children that reading is fun, small habits can make a big impact.

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27/02/2026

When I worked in a sixth form college, I encouraged students to use AI.

Yes — for researching universities, drafting UCAS applications, and shaping personal statements.

Because AI is a powerful tool.

But it’s not a lazy shortcut. I remember speaking with the sport science tutors about the AI scanning software they were trialling and how it gave them an indicator on how much AI was in students writing.

The rule was simple:
Use it to think better — not to think less.

Great for:
✔ Comparing courses
✔ Structuring ideas
✔ Improving clarity

Not great for:
✖ Copy and paste submissions
✖ Generic, personality-free statements

The strongest applications still sounded like the student — just sharper, clearer, more confident. It helped them eliminate the issue of how to start an application or how to begin a personal statement.

AI isn’t the problem.
Not teaching young people how to use it properly is.

26/02/2026

For any parents out there (and educators) who are curious about WhatsApp

With its end-to-end encryption and huge popularity, WhatsApp is often seen as a private and secure way to stay in touch; however, that same privacy can make it harder for trusted adults to see when things go wrong.

This week's guide explains how features like group chats, disappearing messages, ‘Channels’ and location sharing can expose young users to pressure, unwanted contact and inappropriate content.

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25/02/2026

AI isn’t cheating 🤖

That is the basic and simple lesson for our kids (and let’s be honest… for us too):

Using AI isn’t cheating.
Using AI without checking it? That’s like handing in homework without reading it.

We wouldn’t let our children hand in an essay without proofreading it.
We wouldn’t let our children hand in homework without checking it first.

We shouldn’t let AI do it either.

Think of AI as:
📝 The first draft assistant
🧠 Not the final decision-maker

Let’s teach our kids how to use AI properly:
1. Generate ideas
2. Edit thoughtfully
3. Fact-check carefully
4. Add their own voice
5. Read it before submitting

Because the future isn’t “no AI.”
The future is smart humans using AI wisely.

There is a lot of AI out there and it does make things easier and quicker - the trick is not to rely on it 100%.

25/02/2026

AI Is Amazing… But It’s Not Psychic (Yet)

I spotted this on another page this week:

A full newspaper article… followed by the line:

“If you want, I can also create an even snappier version…”

Yes. The journalist really did, accidentally leave the AI’s helpful suggestion in the final copy.

Proof that AI is powerful… but it still needs a human in the room. I think kids need to learn more about AI and how to best use it.

It’s brilliant for:
✅ First drafts
✅ Beating writer’s block
✅ Structuring ideas
✅ Summarising research

But it’s not:
❌ A substitute for thinking
❌ A fact-checker
❌ An editor
❌ A “press publish without reading” button

I use AI a lot and find it a useful ‘tool’ to help me with my job and my social media. It also great for asking questions and giving different answers and options.

It’s not a replacement, it’s a tool to be utilised.

24/02/2026

Following on from the coordinating conjunctions post, here is the breakdown of FANBOYS.
This acronym is a very simple way for kids to learn about some different conjunctions to let them add some variety to their writing.

23/02/2026

Is homework becoming a bit of a challenge? Kids are expected to know so much in terms of grammar that it can feel like learning a new language!

Coordinating conjunctions for example!

These are words that connect ideas of equal importance. Think of them as bridges that join two complete thoughts together smoothly and clearly. When kids learn to use them correctly, their writing becomes more natural, detailed, and confident.

Here’s the magic formula:

💡 FANBOYS
F – For
A – And
N – Nor
B – But
O – Or
Y – Yet
S – So

17/02/2026

Times Tables

Practice builds power.

Not pressure. Not panic. Power.

When children practise their times tables regularly, something shifts. Answers come faster. Mistakes reduce. Confidence grows.

It does not take an hour at the kitchen table. It takes five focused minutes. A quick quiz in the car. A few questions before tea. Small, consistent effort adds up. As a teacher, this is what I recommend every time.

Times tables fluency is not about creating little mathematicians overnight. It is about giving your child the foundation they need to feel capable in class.

You do not need to be a maths expert. You just need to make practice part of the routine. Little and often is key 👍

Because practice builds power. And powerful learners believe they can do it.

15/02/2026

Strong tables. Strong learners.

Times tables are more than a maths milestone. They are the foundation for confidence across the whole curriculum.

When children know their multiplication facts securely, everything becomes easier — fractions, division, problem solving, reasoning. Instead of getting stuck on basic recall, they can focus on understanding and applying their knowledge. One of my most reluctant pupils recently excelled in a ‘Fractions of Amounts’ lesson because he knows his times tables.

For many parents, supporting times tables at home can feel repetitive or stressful. The key is short, consistent practice that builds fluency over time. Five focused minutes a day can make a real difference.

Strong times tables are not about racing through answers. They are about building security, accuracy, and belief.

When children feel secure in the basics, they approach maths differently, honest!

14/02/2026

How many words does your child know?
Do they struggle sometimes to explain what they mean?

I found this article earlier and it makes a lot of sense. It also has ideas, tips and tricks to help develop words at home.

14/02/2026

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09/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 is underway

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and it’s so important for us to encourage our children to share their thoughts and feelings about their mental health and to support one another.