How to prevent your students from forgetting English during the summer with printable activities

Discover how to help your elementary school students maintain their English skills over the summer and avoid the “summer slide” with free printable activities. In this post, you’ll find three holiday English resources, one for each cycle of primary, inspired by real Milton Summer content: a sentence ordering activity, a memory game, and a gap-fill reading exercise. It’s a simple way to practice vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency during July and August.

Learning English with real stories: entrepreneurship, social impact and mental health in Secondary School

Discover how to work with authentic content in the secondary school English classroom through real-world projects related to entrepreneurship, social impact, and mental health. In this article, we introduce Annie Rogers and Diana Chao, contributors to The Big Picture, whose stories help students develop empathy, critical thinking, and initiative while using English to connect with the real world.

Learning English with real stories: creativity, communication and personal expression in Secondary School

Discover how to work with authentic content in the secondary school English classroom through real-life stories of creativity, communication, and personal expression. In this article, we introduce Claire, Quita, and Isabel, contributors to The Big Picture, whose experiences help students see English as a real tool for expressing themselves, connecting with others, and understanding the world beyond the textbook.

Neuroeducation and English Language Learning: What Science Teaches Us About How Children Learn

Discover how neuroeducation explains English language learning in early childhood and what scientific strategies teachers can apply in the classroom. This article summarises the key points about attention, emotion, active participation, error and reading in English to understand how the brain learns and how to improve language teaching in nursery and primary schools. A practical, evidence-based guide to teaching English more effectively, motivatingly and meaningfully.

Reading to understand the world: why reading comprehension — in English — is the foundation of learning in primary school

Reading well is the foundation of all learning. In primary school, reading comprehension—including in English—is key to developing critical thinking, creativity, and academic success. This article explains why reading in English enhances children’s cognitive and emotional skills, how to balance technology and paper in the classroom, and how Read & Play and Bookroom Bites offer an innovative response that is aligned with educational regulations.

The Importance of Reading Comprehension in Primary School for Academic Success

Reading comprehension is the foundation of all learning in primary school. Without it, progress in mathematics, science, or history is limited, as is student motivation and autonomy. Scientific evidence and data from the Sanoma Learning European Teacher Survey 2025 confirm this: teachers are committed to a hybrid approach that combines digital and print materials. This is the context in which Bookroom Bites was created, a complementary resource to Read & Play designed to reinforce reading in English and respond to the real needs of the classroom.

Our 10 best writing activities in English

Discover 10 writing activities in English ready to use in your primary and secondary school classes. From creative journals to reading logs and thank-you letters, these are practical resources to motivate your students and reinforce their skills. Includes direct links to download each activity and take it to the classroom without any extra preparation.

Sponge Activities for English Teachers: your quick fix when lesson plans don’t go to plan

Class didn’t go as you expected? 🙃 Sponge activities are quick and effective activities to keep your students motivated and learning English. Discover what they are, when to use them, and download 15 free activities ready for the classroom.

How to continue practicing English this summer with games and mysteries

How to keep English alive during the summer? In this article we explore how a mystery-based narrative can spark students’ curiosity, reinforce meaningful learning and make English review an exciting and effective experience.

5 Strategies to Motivate your Primary Students to Read in English

How to motivate primary students to read in English?
It’s a question many teachers ask themselves…and they’re not alone. In a recent Milton Education survey, the most common response to “What is your biggest challenge in teaching English?” was clear: motivation.

Developing reading comprehension in another language can be a challenge, but also an opportunity to awaken curiosity, creativity and the joy of learning. In this article, we share 5 practical and effective strategies to make reading in English a natural, fun and meaningful experience in your primary classroom.