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Will butterfly populations "bounce back"? Creating a wildlife haven in your garden could help
16th May 2025
With lighter evenings and trees in full blossom, it's clear that spring has arrived - a perfect reminder to start getting your garden ready for Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count. After the declaration of a Butterfly Emergency last year, it's more important than ever to create...
Issue #7 of the Green Kid Comic is out now!
14th May 2025
Ideal for the classroom or home learning Green Kid is a free, educational science comic designed to teach children about climate change and sustainability. Created in collaboration with University of Lincoln and Teesside University, it’s a brilliant resource for parents, carers and teachers...
Red Bull Racing’s MK-7 Experience
13th May 2025
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 and go behind the scenes at Red Bull Racing’s state-of-the-art headquarters with an exclusive tour, immersing yourself in the world of elite engineering and race-winning innovation. Explore the team’s rich history, get up close to iconic F1 cars, and...
Shine Bright and Celebrate the Summer Solstice!
8th May 2025
Celebrate the longest day of the year: June 21st! The Summer Solstice marks the sun’s highest point in the sky, giving hours of daylight to enjoy. It’s a fantastic opportunity for outdoor adventures - why not have a family picnic, go on a nature walk together, to the beach, or fly...
Creative Crafts with Nick Sharratt and Sally Symes
7th May 2025
Ahead of Create Week 2025, Primary Times explores artistic endeavours with award-winning duo Nick Sharratt and Sally Symes! Known for their innovative, eye-catching and interactive children’s titles, Nick and Sally’s latest board book ‘Yummy Little Picnic’ is another wonderful...
Make sure your family are protected this spring
6th May 2025
Dr Oge Ilozue, London GP Partner and Clinical Advisor for NHS London Vaccination Programme, explores why it’s important to know whether your child or a family member is immunosuppressed and how to keep them protected this spring. What does immunosuppression or a weakened immune system mean? Immunosuppression...
FAMILY FESTIVAL SURVIVAL GUIDE
5th May 2025
The festival season usually kicks off from the end of May in the UK. Newcomers should expect mud, music, madness and mayhem, with lots of fun for all ages! Despite the queues and questionable weather, with a few clever tricks, the whole family can have an amazing time this summer. 5 FESTIVAL TIPS...
It’s Grow Time: Garden Adventures for All Ages
3rd May 2025
Sprout something special this spring! Primary Times takes a look at all things petals, pollinators and plants, just in time for National Children’s Gardening Week May brings warmer days, longer evenings, and the perfect chance to get out in the garden as a family during the half term break....
Pop on your PJs and get every child reading!
16th April 2025
BookTrust is inviting primary schools across the UK to celebrate Pyjamarama on 22nd May, a day dedicated to reading for pleasure. Thousands of children across the country – in primary schools, libraries, community groups and at home – will spend the day reading, enjoying, and sharing stories...
Lets Get Growing! National Children’s Gardening Week
10th April 2025
Calling all young nature lovers! National Children’s Gardening Week is back from 24 May – 1 June 2025, proudly supported by National Garden Gift Card, and set to be bursting with fun, creativity, and outdoor adventure. Timed perfectly with the May half term, this nationwide celebration is...
Discover the Roots of Your Food This Open Farm Sunday!
9th April 2025
Open Farm Sunday returns for its 19th year on Sunday 8th June 2025, offering everyone a unique opportunity to explore the world of farming and the vital role it plays in our everyday lives. Managed nationally by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), this much-loved national initiative connects farmers...