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Important update from TheSchoolRun

For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.

What this means for subscribers:

  • Your subscription is still active, and for now, you can keep using the website as normal — just log in with your usual details to access all our articles and resources*.
  • In a few months, all resources will move to the new portal. You’ll continue to have access there until your subscription ends. We’ll send you full details nearer the time.
  • As a thank you for your support, we’ll also be sending you 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep.

A few changes to be aware of:

  • The Learning Journey weekly email has ended, but your child’s plan will still be updated on your dashboard each Monday. Just log in to see the recommended worksheets.
  • The 11+ weekly emails have now ended. We sent you all the remaining emails in the series at the end of March — please check your inbox (and spam folder) if you haven’t seen them. You can also follow the full programme here: 11+ Learning Journey.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for being part of our journey it’s been a privilege to support your family’s learning.

*If you need to reset your password, it will still work as usual. Please check your spam folder if the reset email doesn’t appear in your inbox.

Roald Dahl wordsearch

Roald Dahl wordsearch
A fun Roald Dahl wordsearch for primary school children, created by a teacher and featuring the names of Roald Dahl's famous characters!

Witches, foxes, earthworms and more – they're all wonderful characters from Roald Dahl's books. See if you can spot the names of 20 children, villains and creatures from The BFG, Danny the Champion of the world, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other Dahl classics in this wordsearch. How quickly can you complete it?
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Keystage:  KS1, Year 1, Year 2, KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Who is Roald Dahl? 

Roald Dahl was a beloved British author known for his imaginative and captivating children's books. He wrote classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The BFG, which have delighted young readers for generations. 

His stories often feature quirky characters, clever plots and a mix of humour and adventure, making them a favourite for kids and parents alike. 

What is Roald Dahl Day and how is it celebrated in the UK?

Roald Dahl Day, celebrated on September 13th, marks the birthday of the famous author and is a special day in the UK to honor his work and inspire a love of reading among children.

 Schools, libraries and communities often hold themed events such as dressing up as favourite Dahl characters, hosting storytelling sessions and organising creative activities like writing and drawing contests. It’s a fun and engaging way for kids and adults to celebrate the magic of Dahl’s stories and characters.

What activities can you do at home for Roald Dahl Day?

Celebrating Roald Dahl Day at home can be lots of fun with these activities:

  • Dress up: Get creative and dress up as your favourite Roald Dahl character, like Matilda, Willy Wonka or the BFG.
     
  • Storytime: Read your favourite Roald Dahl books together, or listen to audiobooks if you want to hear his stories come to life.
     
  • Creative writing: Write your own Dahl-inspired story, full of imagination and quirky characters.
     
  • Crafts: Make fun crafts, like giant ears for the BFG or a chocolate river scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
     
  • Baking: Whip up some treats inspired by the books, like Bruce Bogtrotter’s chocolate cake or Mr. Twit’s wormy spaghetti (with candy worms, of course!).
     
  • Movie night: Watch movie adaptations of Dahl’s books, such as Matilda, The BFG, or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
     
  • Quizzes and games: Create a Roald Dahl trivia quiz or play games themed around his stories, such as this wordsearch activity that you can download for free.