The Lunar New Year is an exciting annual celebration marking the start of a new lunar calendar cycle, and in 2025, it falls on 29th January. This vibrant festival is observed globally, with significant festivities in East and Southeast Asia, particularly in China.

In 2025, we’re stepping into the Year of the Wood Snake, a sign that symbolises wisdom, creativity and growth - qualities that can bring exciting new perspectives and learning opportunities to the classroom!

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With routines back in full swing and the winter weather in full force, it’s easy to feel the weight of January settling in. "Blue Monday," falling on the third Monday of January, is often considered the gloomiest day of the year, when the winter blues can feel particularly intense. But by fostering a supportive, optimistic environment for yourself and your pupils, you can overcome the January slump.

To help you stay upbeat and prioritise your wellbeing as the new year unfolds, here are our top tips for keeping the winter blues at bay so you can remain focused on what you love about teaching.

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After the winter break, transitioning back to school can feel both exciting and a bit overwhelming. With refreshed energy from the holiday season, you may feel ready to jump back in with new goals, classroom ideas and perhaps a few resolutions to support both your wellbeing and that of your pupils. Equally, this may not be how you're feeling.

So let's take a look at some practical tips to ease the transition and make this term your best one yet!

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The holiday season is around the corner, bringing excitement and a unique energy to classrooms everywhere. It’s the perfect time to add some festive sparkle to learning with activities that are both educational and fun. Pango has you covered with resources created specifically for primary school teachers. You'll find engaging, curriculum-aligned festive activities that not only tap into the excitement of the season but also reinforce important skills in reading, maths and more!

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In the past year, there has been an explosion of AI tools in the rapidly evolving digital world. AI is transforming various sectors, includingeducation.So, how can AI in education support you in your teaching role?In this article, we explore the key advantages and pitfalls of using AI in schools. We also highlight how AI can help personalise learning for students and ease the workload for teachers at the same time. 

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PangoGPT is here to help you effortlessly plan lessons, compile resources, and find schemes of work and units. Using AI combined with our private collection of teaching resources created by top education publishers, you can save time and improve efficiency with PangoGPT. In this article we showcase what our tool can do for you and how to use it.

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Evolving at a rapid pace, AI lesson plans are being trialled, but will they change the way you teach and plan for your class? As with everything, you may find three types of people when it comes to new technology and methods. Those who jump in with two feet and adapt to it straight away. Those who stay clear of it because they like their current method. Then there are those who try the new technology, but are apprehensive. Which category do you fall into? In this article we explore the rise in AI lesson planning within the education sector, what this could mean for you, and how Pango are helping drive the change.

Planning lessons can take a great deal of time, and AI lesson planning can help ease the process. But how does it compare to traditional planning? AI is evolving quickly and professionals, including teachers, are reaching for it to help speed up their daily tasks. In this article we dive into how you can use AI to lesson plan and how that looks compared to the traditional planning methods you may be used to.

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