General Archive
Teaching Children About Reliable News Sources
The issue of fake newsA recent investigation from the BBC revealed AI-generated videos containing false scientific information and conspiracy theories, posted to YouTube channels, are being recommended in children’s...
Read MoreTalking to Children About Bullying
It’s Anti-Bullying Week (13th-17th November 2023), so we wanted to mark it with some proactive advice for dealing with bullying at home or in school. We include a bonus...
Read MoreDeveloping Children’s Critical Thinking Skills Using the News
This blog will outline some ways you can incorporate the news to build your children’s critical thinking skills. Attention to detail Reading newspaper articles and learning about current stories...
Read MoreBuilding Children’s Communication Skills Using the News
Developing children’s communication, discussion, and debating skills is important as they progress through school. Teaching the news and implementing real-life learning can help children grapple with their surroundings, different...
Read MoreTeaching with Pictures
There is real power in using pictures to communicate current affairs to children. Pictures form the basis of Picture News resources, and they are something we stand by to...
Read MoreThe Beginning of Picture News
Today’s blog will take a trip down memory lane, as we cast our minds back to the early days of Picture News! We will reveal how Picture News was...
Read MoreTalking to Children About Toxic Masculinity
This blog will highlight the issue of toxic masculinity, in light of the popularity of controversial social media influencer, Andrew Tate. We will explain the implications for children and...
Read MoreHow can schools get involved with Black History Month in 2023?
This blog will outline this year’s Black History Month, explain the significance of schools’ contributions, and provide some ideas to help you mark Black History Month in school. What...
Read MorePicture News & the Prevent Strategy
Who knew Picture News could contribute to your Prevent Strategy? Here are 3 reasons how. Broad news coverage: Picture News resources prompt pupils to identify and understand topical issues....
Read MoreWhy should I teach with the news?
Think current affairs aren’t for children? Think again! There are so many benefits to using news-based resources with your pupils, but here are just a few… Enhance children’s global...
Read MoreTalking to Children About Vaping
At Picture News, we explore topical issues, and currently, child vaping is incredibly prevalent. Recent months have seen countless reports and articles published about children smoking e-cigarettes. You may...
Read MoreTalking to Children About Sensitive News
Though we may wish otherwise, the events that happen in our world are often negative, and can be of a sensitive nature for our children and pupils to deal...
Read More