How can teachers harness the creativity, value and distinctiveness of the foundation subjects to deliver engaging and purposeful lessons? How can they meet the challenges and address the issues particular to every subject from languages to physical education? This book's informed and thoughtful approach sets out the recurring themes of teaching foundation subjects in today's classroom, supporting beginning and established teachers to reflect upon their practice and develop practical strategies that support their own philosophical stance on educational priorities.

Each of this book's chapters is an easy-to-follow guide to a key theme in primary education:

- The value of foundation subjects in the world
- The importance of having a teaching philosophy
- Assessment and curriculum design
- Memory and learning outside the classroom
- Creativity and creative expression
- Inclusion and diversity across subjects
- Children's agency
- Social justice and contemporary issues

Teaching the foundation subjects has recurring challenges that teachers at every level of the profession will be familiar with, and this book guides them through the careful reflection that is essential to truly deepening and extending their practice.

Christopher Russell is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Edge Hill University, UK.

Claire Hawkins is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Edge Hill University, UK.