Congratulations to our friends over at Lightning Languages too!
We are Education Resources Awards finalists! I am so excited to share that Lightning Languages is a finalist in the @era_resources Primary Resource or Equipment β Non-ICT category for 2026! #languagelearning #mfltwitterati #languages
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Weβre thrilled to announce Digital Sparks is a finalist for the 2026 Education Resources Awards! π
A massive shoutout to our team and members for making this possible. Honoured to be recognised alongside such great company! π
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#ERA2026 #Computing
We've registered as a #SaferInternetDay supporter, have you?
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Two weeks go until Safer Internet Day - are you ready?
We know how hard it can be to squeeze in extra planning, so we've teamed up with Childnet to create FREE resources for you to use in your lessons.
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All units for our Digital Sparks scheme are now live. We are excited to share this blog to introduce you to our new scheme. twinkl.co.uk/l/1ctbc0
Curious about new ways to teach computing in primary schools?
Join our free online TeachMeet this Sept: Getting Started with Digital Sparks.
Explore a flexible, engaging computing scheme with fellow educators.
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Need a creative computing activity for transition?
π¨ KS1: Digital self-portraits
ποΈ KS2: Layered digital art
Great for building skills & confidence at any age.
Free to use π KS1: twinkl.co.uk/l/qy27t KS2: twinkl.co.uk/l/8ec6x
#ComputingInPrimary #Transition #KS1 #KS2
Planning primary computing for Sept? Digital Sparks helps pupils master logging in, saving work & navigating tech from day one. A smoother year ahead starts with Digital Foundations. #PrimaryComputing #EdTech twinkl.co.uk/l/ss7km
πΎ Get into the Wimbledon spirit! KS2 can code their own tennis game and learn key skills while having fun. Perfect summer term activity! β twinkl.co.uk/l/ys1k7
#PrimaryComputing #Coding #Wimbledon
Dust off those micro:bits! π
Innovate4Earth: Energy Awareness is FREE till 6th July. A cross-curricular unit blending computing + sustainability for meaningful learning.
Letβs code for a greener future! π #PrimaryComputing
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Transition days coming up? Our All About Me digital newspaper helps KS2 pupils reflect, write & design their own front page. A fun way to blend computing & identity!
Try it: twinkl.co.uk/l/zbipw
#PrimaryComputing #TransitionDays #EdTech
πΆ Celebrate #WorldMusicDay by coding a tune!
π KS2 pupils can code Happy Birthday in a fun, beginner-friendly activity.
Try it here π twinkl.co.uk/l/uof0n3
#PrimaryComputing #CodeMusic #KS2 #EdTech
π¨βπ§ Celebrate Father's Day with digital creativity!
πΌοΈ KS1: Make a digital portrait
π¬ KS2: Create a word cloud gift
Perfect for building skills & saying thanks.
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#FathersDay #EdTech #PrimaryComputing
Bring computing to life!
PC2: Make a virtual band (LKS2)
PC3: Build data loggers (UKS2)
Both are research-led and FREE thanks to @microbit_edu.
Perfect for Next Gen micro:bits.
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#PrimaryComputing #microbit #PRIMM
Help make block-coding more accessible!
Our friends at @microbit_edu are looking for feedback from:
Young learners with disabilities
Educators, parents & carers who support them
It's a 10-minute survey and your insights can make a big difference!
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Real data, real-world learning.
PC3 (UKS2) helps pupils build data loggers using the micro:bit. @microbit_edu
Free
PRIMM-based
Sparks STEM curiosity
Put those Next Gen micro:bits to work!
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#PrimaryComputing #STEMCareers #microbit
Music meets microcontrollers!
PC2 (LKS2) guides pupils to create a virtual band using micro:bits. @microbit_edu
Research-led
Cross-curricular
Free to download
Start using your Next Gen micro:bits today.
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#PrimaryComputing #microbit #STEMinspiration
Two new KS2 Physical Computing units now live - created with @microbit_edu!
PC2 (LKS2): Make a virtual band
PC3 (UKS2): Build a data logger
Free
PRIMM-based
Perfect for Next Gen micro:bits.
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#PrimaryComputing #microbit #STEMed
SATs β
Now keep Y6 inspired with real-world learning.
Try our Energy Awareness unit β where micro:bits meet climate action ππ»
Perfect post-SATs project: Computing + Sustainability + Geography + Science.
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π World Bee Day = 20 May!
Got Computing plans? Think digital artefacts, research & code that buzzes.
Resources below if you need them.
#WorldBeeDay #PrimaryComputing #BeeKindWithCode
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