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Victorians KS1 lesson plan

Victorians KS1 – Explore change via Victorian homes Using the familiar setting of houses and homes, this Victorians KS1 lesson gets to the heart of one of history’s key concepts: change. A Victorian suitcase that no one has opened for more than 100 years will bring out the historian in your pupils. Knowing that things haven’t always been the same as they are […]

Mother's Day colouring pages

Mother’s Day colouring pages – Free UK printables If you’re looking for Mother’s Day colouring pages, you’ll love this delightful free download. This simple yet heartwarming colouring download is not only a fun classroom activity. It’s also a wonderful way for children to express their love and gratitude towards their mothers or mother figures. Our collection includes a variety of designs, from intricate […]

Resources for teaching about pets

Teaching about pets – Five-lesson RSPCA unit for KS1/2 Teaching about pets and how to care for them this term? These free resources from the RSPCA will help children to understand pets as living animals with needs and feelings. They’re perfect for using during National Pet Month in April. Over 58.4 millions animals are kept as pets in the UK so it’s important to […]

Story writing KS2 lesson plan

Story writing KS2 – Use maps to inspire imaginary world-building Immerse pupils in a spot of imaginary world-building and watch their fiction writing flourish with this story writing KS2 lesson plan. It can also be adapted for KS1. Maps are everywhere and an integral part of our lives. They are also firm favourites for fiction writers, particularly those with worlds of their own to explore. […]

Dr Seuss activities

Dr Seuss activities – KS1/2 resource pack This Dr Seuss activities pack, perfect for National Poetry Day, includes three separate PDF poetry activity sheets for different primary age groups. Each is based on a different beloved Dr Seuss book. Dr Seuss activities With each one you can read through the extract with your class, use the activity prompts provided, then get children […]

Green Eggs and Ham activity pack

Green Eggs and Ham – KS1 lesson pack Dr Seuss’ classic book Green Eggs and Ham, featuring the famous Sam-I-Am, was first published all the way back in 1960. Let your Key Stage 1 children play with words and the power of persuasion with this Dr Seuss-inspired teaching plan from HarperCollins. The resource pack includes a teacher’s guide PDF and four printable PDFs […]

Inference KS1 Goldilocks lesson plan

Inference KS1 – Goldilocks lesson plan Explore different versions of the classic tale Goldilocks in this inference KS1 lesson plan. Pupils will learn about inference, deduction and point of view. Is the story of Goldilocks as clear-cut as you might think? Did she go in, uninvited, to the three bears’ house and cause criminal damage? Or maybe she was lost and […]

Migration lesson plan

Migration lesson plan – KS1/KS2 activities from RSPB Animal migration has fascinated humans for millennia. In this migration lesson plan your class can track the amazing journeys some birds make as they cross continents, countries and oceans on their migration journeys. Migration lesson plan This resource is suitable as a one-off class activity, or you can extend it into a larger debating, creative […]

Printable flags

Printable flags – 32 countries from around the world This free download includes printable flags for 32 countries from around the world, from Argentina to Uruguay. Printable flags Teaching ideas

Reading activities – BookTrust SEN toolkit

Reading activities – BookTrust SEN toolkit This SEN toolkit from BookTrust contains a diverse selection of fabulous books and activities to support children’s love of reading. These activities are great for engaging children with special educational needs, but all children will enjoy them. The different activities are organised around four different lesson themes, designed to encourage a love of reading among […]

Telling time worksheets – Free printable PDFs for KS1 We’ve designed these telling time worksheets specifically for KS1. These free printable PDFS will enhance the time-telling skills of your young learners while making the process enjoyable and interactive. Telling time worksheets The first activity involves matching a clock to its corresponding time. This allows students to visually connect the hour and minute hands with […]

Phase 4 phonics games – blending and segmenting Help pupils become confident in blending and segmenting phase 4 phonics words, with these tried and tested games...

Samba music lesson plan

Samba music – Rio Carnival music lesson plan Brazil is a country that loves to party! Several different musical styles are associated with Brazil: the bossa nova, tropicalia and lambada, but the fast, pulsing rhythms of samba music epitomise the spirit and energy of the Rio Carnival. The world-famous carnival takes place once a year, but the preparations for this celebration continue all […]

Forces KS1 lesson plan

Forces KS1 – Explore forces by making hovercrafts & speed boats Throughout this forces KS1 lesson, children will explore the effects of forces on simple vehicles. As they experiment, encourage children to describe what they see happening and make simple conclusions about the nature of forces. Forces KS1 learning objectives In this lesson, pupils will learn that forces (pushes/pulls) are needed to make things move and […]

The Everywhere Bear KS1 activities pack

The Everywhere Bear – KS1 activities pack The Everywhere Bear by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb is a gentle story about a class of children who take home a toy bear each weekend and share photos of their fun times together. This resource pack contains: Example activity Buzzy bees Ask the group to buzz around the room like bees. After a few […]

Vowels worksheet

Vowels worksheet – Handwriting activity for Reception/KS1 This worksheet lets children practise their letter formation and handwriting by going over the dotted vowel letters. It serves as an effective tool for children to enhance their letter formation and handwriting skills, specifically focusing on the fundamental aspect of vowels. The worksheet is designed to engage young learners in a purposeful and enjoyable activity […]

Prime numbers to 100 worksheets

Prime numbers to 100 – PDF worksheets for children We’ve created a set of printable prime numbers to 100 worksheets designed to make exploring prime numbers a breeze for your students. In the first worksheet, we’ve kept it simple. It’s a basic 100 square that allows children to dive into the world of prime numbers. Students need to identify and circle the primes, making […]

Great fire of london art Ks1 resource

Great Fire Of London art KS1 – Cross-curricular activity ideas Give your class a burning desire for drama, art, history and science with these cross-curricular Great Fire of London KS1 activities. Pupils will work towards using paint and charcoal on sugar paper to create a long street frieze. Learning objectives Starter activity Guide students through an immersive activity by instructing them to close their eyes […]

Seating plans – Free editable classroom templates and advice Seating plan download This download contains editable PowerPoint templates to help you set out a seating plan for your classroom. Choose from table clumps, tables in rows or our carpet positions plan. All you need to do is edit the tables to match your classroom, if necessary, then type in pupils’ names. There are also […]

Paddington Bear whole school resource pack

Paddington Bear – Whole-school lesson plans & activity sheets This teaching pack is bursting with ideas for teaching English at KS1 and KS2 while celebrating Michael Bond’s wonderful Paddington Bear books. There are four lessons plans, each of which is accompanied by a selection of activity sheets. These can be used individually, or combined as part of a whole-school project. There are ideas, too, […]

Basic maths test

Basic maths test – 90 simple addition questions Use this basic maths test, which features 90 simple addition questions, to assess your pupils’ skills. How to use this basic maths test Explain to children that there are 90 questions for them to complete. Assure them the questions will all be very familiar. There are no reading requirements, meaning all children can access this […]

Halloween writing prompts worksheet

Halloween writing prompts – Create your own monster for KS1/2 Looking for some Halloween writing prompts to help get children’s imaginations soaring this October? Why not have them create their own monster? On our free Halloween writing prompts worksheet there’s space for budding artists to bring their eerie vision to life. Whether it’s a ghostly apparition, a mischievous monster or a bewitching creature, children can […]

Christmas bunting printable

Christmas bunting printable – Free classroom decoration PDFs This delightful Christmas bunting printable will make a great addition to your classroom decorations. We’ve got traditional triangular bunting in green, blue and red, featuring a snowflake design. There are also printable Christmas trees which will add a touch of seasonal charm to your classroom. The vibrant colours and festive design will create a warm […]

12 days of Christmas lyrics

12 Days of Christmas lyrics – PowerPoint and PDF with images Use our 12 Days of Christmas lyrics in PowerPoint and PDF form to introduce your class to this classic Christmas song. The 12 Days of Christmas is a beloved Christmas song, and children are often excited to explore its lyrics. By presenting these lyrics in a visually appealing PowerPoint format, you can capture students’ attention […]

Times tables worksheets – Maths mastery for 2-10 times tables Take a mastery approach with these nine times tables worksheets. Beginning with the two times table, the activities and questions carefully build children’s understanding of and confidence with the times tables. Times tables worksheets Starting with pictorial examples, the problems move on to the abstract. There are layers of challenge to support children as their […]

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