Oct. 28, 2024

"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Ahead of the big night, these Purple Mash activities should help you get in the mood. Just remember to stay safe!

Oct. 28, 2024

In 2024, Diwali takes place on Thursday 31st October. We invite your class to get involved and celebrate light and colour with these Purple Mash activities.

Oct. 24, 2024

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning at school and at home. The twice-yearly event is a time for teachers to celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class.

There are plenty of outdoor learning activities that you can use to stimulate outdoor exploration and build on learning, come rain or shine...

Oct. 10, 2024

This year National Recycle Week runs from 14th-20th October. This year's theme is 'Rescue Me', and focuses on rescuing recyclable items from the rubbish bin. At 2Simple, we have collected a range of activities on Purple Mash, that you can use in class to encourage everyone to recycle.

Oct. 9, 2024

The World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of mental health and to drive positive change for everyone's wellbeing. This year the theme is 'It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace'.

In this blog, we look at a selection of free resources and ideas from around the web that you can use to get involved, raise awareness, and contribute to the cause. Please feel free to share them.