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www.teachwire.net | 9 I N EVERY I SSUE The Prehistoric Society has recently launched a website designed to help teachers deliver prehistoric topics in the classroom. It features teaching resources and introductory material written collaboratively by members of the Prehistoric Society with consultation from teachers. There is a programme of 11 off-the-peg lessons covering the KS2 ‘Prehistoric Britain’ history module. They have been designed to simulate archaeological discovery and to generate class discussion. Through progressive frames of a Powerpoint presentation, children can ‘excavate’ a site and are challenged to use the evidence and resources included to explain what they think their find is, how it was used and how old it is. Cross-curricular links have also been built in, providing opportunities for outdoor and forest school activities. Visit the website at theprehistoricsociety.school.blog Humza Arshad Comedian, YouTuber and star of the Puffin Podcast Whatwas primary school like for you? Fun! Iwasn’t the naughtiest or the one that would get topmarks in class – Iwas often the one that would say a joke, make the class laugh and get told to stand in the corner, then I’d cry! Looking back, I appreciate howenjoyable it all was – the lessons, playtime, kiss chase… I should probably stopnow! What’s lockdownbeen like? I actually hadmany of the coronavirus symptoms so it didn’t start off very well, but thankfully I’mmuch better. This lockdown period has been extra unusual as it’s alsoRamadan so I’m fasting for most of the day. I’ve tried to spendmy time as productively as I can – I’ve been writing the next Little Badman book, creating content for my YouTube channel andworking on some new ideas. Howdidyouget involvedwith the PuffinPodcast? The Puffin teamshowedme their plans to reach families and asked if I would like to get involved. I said I would only do it if I could get young people involved in the show, and they agreed! The podcast covers everything frombiology and wildlife to space.We ask questions like, ‘Howdo astronauts go to the loo?’ and share ridiculous facts, unbelievable stories and lots of jokes. Listen in! FINDOUTMORE All episodes of The Puffin Podcast with Humza Arshad are available for free at puffin.co.uk/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more about Puffin’s 80th birthday celebrations at puffin.co.uk/dreambig Look ahead | Book ahead Free app for parents myHappymind, provider of award-winning, NHS-backed, mental wellbeing programmes to schools, has released a free version of its online material that parents can use during the coronavirus lockdown. The programmes are normally delivered by staff in school, but have now been adapted so that schools can share them remotely with parents at home. The content is designed to help parents initiate fun, positive interactions and conversations with their children and to support positive mental health and self-esteem. Schools can register at myhappymind.org/light-enquiry * Local Government Association Q & A Head back in time LUNCH CLUB TheBig Lunch, an annual get-together for neighbours, has been running since 2009 andwill also happen this year – albeit a little differently! tinyurl. com/tplunch THE INCREASE INNEWREGISTERED MEMBERS SOMECOUNCIL-OWNED LIBRARIESHAVEEXPERIENCED SINCECORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN* 600 % ART ATTACK Children’s ArtWeek takes place in June. Encourage children and families to try some creative activities they’ve never done before. tinyurl.com/ tpartweek