Primary teaching resources
How to create a comic
Produced in partnership with Beano and offering primary pupils expert tips and advice on comic creation.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
The Superpower of Looking
Presenters look afresh at well-known works of art and explore how they use the skill of looking in their own lives and careers.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Get Creative
A series of short films for primary schools exploring creativity in real world situations and inspiring creativity in your classroom.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Design Challenge
Six teams of children from schools around the country tackle some difficult design challenges, with help from three talented young engineers.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Your Paintings
An adventure inside some of the most exciting paintings held in British collections today.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Cracking the Code
Minna Kane and her team of young coders find out all about the exciting world of computer programming in these clips made for primary-age children.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 7-11
micro:bit - the next gen
The BBC micro:bit – the next gen campaign aims to equip children with digital skills and includes free resources and teacher training that's available to primary schools across the UK.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Cracking Computing
Narrated by comedian and actor Doc Brown, this series of short films explores some of the key topics and terminology for pupils studying primary computing.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Safer Internet Day 2024 – Live Lesson
This Safer Internet Day 2024 Live Lesson and teaching resources is designed to help young people navigate the online world safely and positively.
- AttributionKS2 PSHE/Computing • Ages 7-11
Safer Internet Day 2023 – Live Lesson
We're celebrating Safer Internet Day with a gaming themed Live Lesson for 7-11 year-olds.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
I Want to Design
In this series of short films the designers pass on their top tips and design know-how to provide children with ideas and inspiration to get creative.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Explain This...
This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of design and technology topics.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Design Challenge
Six teams of children from schools around the country tackle some difficult design challenges, with help from three talented young engineers.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Dengineers
With the help of expert designers and builders the CBeebies Dengineers team create extraordinary children's dens.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
The Secret Life of Our Favourite Dishes
Presenter Stefan Gates reveals where our favourite foods come from and how they are made.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Little Red Riding Hood
The story of Little Red Riding Hood told over the course seven fun videos.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Supermovers: KS1 English Collection
Song and movement routines covering grammar rules, prefixes and suffixes, the alphabet and more.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Bringing Books to Life
Celebrity presenters share what they love about their favourite books, with animations that bring the stories to life.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
This adaptation is faithful to the characters and plot of Shakespeare's original and also references Shakespeare's original language throughout.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Joseph Coelho - Understanding Poetry
Poet Joseph Coelho shows us that poetry is relatable, fun, and can open up new ways of understanding and expressing your emotions and thoughts.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Oceans and seas
Three short films looking at the five oceans of the world, exploring the key characteristics of fish and other marine wildlife, and considering the threat posed by plastic waste.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Travel and transport
This cross-curricular collection of videos on the topic Travel and transport follows 8-year-old Rian and his Aunt Maya on a journey around the world.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Explain This...
This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of geography topics.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Your World
Two children give us an insight into their lives and show us what it’s like to live in contrasting parts of the world.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Zoom In, Zoom Out
In these short films for primary schools De-Graft Mensah visits locations all over the UK to explore key aspects of the geography curriculum with the help of local children.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Black British History
A series of short films celebrating the lives of six extraordinary people and their contribution to British history.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
The Great Fire of London
Three short animations exploring The Great Fire of London of 1666 - the causes of The Fire, what happened during The Fire and how the city was rebuilt afterwards.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
World War Two
Using archive video and images, as well as first-person testimony, this series of short films offers a comprehensive overview of World War Two.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Ancient Greece
A collection of short videos exploring Ancient Greek civilisation and including retellings of some well-known Ancient Greek myths.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
The life of Mary Seacole
The story of Mary Seacole's life is told in three short animated films.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Numberblocks - Live Lesson
In collaboration with the awarding-winning team behind CBeebies’ Numberblocks, this maths Live Lesson explores ways of counting to 100.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Supermovers: KS1 Maths Collection
From telling the time to division, these videos are a fun way of teaching your students and getting them active at the same time.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
A World Without Maths
In this animated series superheroes, Multiplication Boy and Division Girl, are called upon to save confused citizens from their maths-based predicaments!
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Maths Challenge Quiz
Join Ralph and Matrix for the maths quiz that's sure to turn you into a mental maths mastermind!
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Hypatia's Mathematical Maze
Follow the adventures of Olivia and Hassan as they're challenged with number problems to find their way through Hypatia's mathematical maze.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Super Movers: Modern Foreign Languages Collection
A collection of Super Movers videos designed to introduce Modern Foreign Languages to your class and get them active.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Virtually There - France
A compilation of short clips and memorable songs for beginners learning French.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
German Grammar
Young German bloggers explain german grammar and its use in everyday situations.
- AttributionKS2/KS3 • Ages 7-14
Virtually There: Spain
A compilation of short, fun films and catchy songs for pupils learning Spanish.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Living in France
A collection of short videos introducing french vocabulary for various activities, sports and exploring the city of Marseilles.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Musical Storyland
Children’s favourite fairy tales and traditional folktales are re-imagined with magical music performed by musicians of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
- AttributionEYFS/KS1 • Ages 3-7
Jack and the Beanstalk
Songs and music activities linking to the traditional story of Jack and the Beanstalk.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: A Musical for Schools
This musical has been inspired by the book and animated short film adaption of the same name. It makes an ideal musical performance lasting about one hour.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Ten Pieces: Primary resources
Ten Pieces aims to open up the world of classical music with exciting short films, lesson plans, arrangements and more.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
A Midsummer Night's Dream - A Musical for Schools
Take part in this musical adaptation of Shakespeare's play, with a playscript and eight songs to learn.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Dance with the elements
Dances for each of the four element have been choreographed to different pieces of classical music.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Moodboosters
Fun curriculum-linked resources to inspire children to get moving for mental health and wellbeing.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Let's Get Active
Bring Physical Education to life with a range of fun games and activities to get your pupils up and moving.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Get Active! - Live Lesson
Get your pupils moving, celebrate the fun of physical activity and teach them about the connection between their bodies and their minds.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Street Dance Masterclass
Judges and dance crews from CBBC's Alesha's Street Dance Stars teach pupils some of their street dance moves.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
When I Worry About Things
A collection of short animated films that use powerful personal testimony to explore mental health issues from the perspective of young people.
- AttributionKS2/KS3 • Ages 7-14
Moodboosters
Fun curriculum-linked resources to inspire children to get moving for mental health and wellbeing.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Feeling Better
Dr Radha Moghil explores a whole range of feelings and emotions, as well as providing talking points and tools to feel better.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Super Movers: PSHE collection
Enhance the wellbeing of your class with irresistibly catchy songs and easy-to-follow dance routines.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Growth Mindset
Ideas for pupils and teachers using a cast of animated characters to explore the differences between fixed and growth mindsets.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Religions of the World
A series of animations exploring the different religions of the world and their well-known stories.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Treasure Champs
A series of films exploring values through stories drawn from religions and worldviews.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Assemblies - Calendar
Deliver assemblies linked to topical events and special days, including BBC video content, songs, time for reflection and opportunity for prayer.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
My Life, My Religion - Islam
12-year-old Kaisan and Naeem and 11-year-old Sara explain the traditions and beliefs of their Muslim faith.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
My Life, My Religion - Hinduism
A series of short films in which children explain the traditions and beliefs of their Hindu faith.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
The world around us
This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of science topics.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Plants
Three short films exploring plants: identifying plants and categorising them; the parts of a plant; pollination and seed dispersal.
- AttributionKS1 • Ages 5-7
Explorers
This animated series offers an introduction to the lives of five explorers, as well as providing a number of cross-curricular learning opportunities.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
Forces and electricity teacher resources
Presenters Mwaksy Mudenda and Greg Foot use demonstrations, experiments and animations to investigate forces and electricity.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
KS2 Science: Biological processes of the human body
A series of short biology films for primary schools that demonstrate the amazing processes that go on inside each and every one of us.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
