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Number bonds Year 1 resources

Number bonds Year 1 – Addition and subtraction activities We’ve created these number bonds Year 1 activity sheets to match the small steps on the White Rose maths schemes of work. The questions include varied fluency with reasoning with problem solving, and an additional sheet with extension activities. Children are given a variety of pictorial examples to work with and questions to provoke deeper […]

CVC words worksheets

CVC words worksheets – Handwriting practice for Reception/KS1 This CVC words worksheets pack contains nine A4 worksheets with sets of simple CVC words. You can print them out and give them to children to practise their handwriting. Handwriting is a crucial skill for young children as it forms the foundation for effective communication and literacy. Using CVC words worksheets (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) is a fantastic […]

ow grapheme worksheet

ow grapheme worksheet – Exercises and mini story This ow grapheme worksheet is a sample from No Nonsense Phonics Skills – a comprehensive step-by-step method of teaching reading, handwriting and spelling. The worksheet, taken from Pupil Book 6, provides exercises and a ‘mini story’ for the grapheme ‘ow’. Grapheme worksheet In many words, the grapheme ‘ow’ is code for the sound /ou/ as […]

Non chronological report KS1 resource

Non chronological report KS1 – Year 2 medium term plan This three-week non chronological report KS1 sequence is a sample resource from BookWrites (formerly No Nonsense Literacy. The key learning outcome is to write a non-chronological report about an animal of interest. It uses the non-fiction book Penguins by Emily Bone. Non chronological report KS1 plan In this plan you’ll use an object that interests […]

KS1 lesson plan from Bev Forrest

Local history KS1 – Local park lesson plan Instead of far-flung places, try engaging pupils in the past through their own familiar spaces. This local history KS1 lesson plan from Bev Forrest will support you on how to enable your KS1 pupils to successfully explore their immediate locality. Based on a study of Small Heath Park near the centre of Birmingham, the suggested […]

Science lesson plan for a healthy harvest lunch

Healthy eating lesson plans – Prepare a nutritious lunchbox Explore the different food groups to design a nutritious autumnal meal full of taste and texture

Adjective word mat

Adjective word mat – Editable free printables for KS1/2 Our free editable adjective word mat resource is fantastic for primary children. These word mats are like magic carpets for children’s imagination and writing adventures, and they’re super easy to use. You can download and print them, and even customise them to suit your needs. They’re a great way to make learning more fun and […]

Primary engineering worksheets

Primary engineering – Bridge building KS1/2 activity This downloadable PDF of primary engineering worksheets focuses on bridge building activities in KS1 and KS2… Students need to take a piece of A4 paper and put it flat like a bridge. Then, they need to start adding small weights one by one in the middle of the paper bridge. See how many weights you […]

Book review template

Book review KS1 – Free printable template resource This free downloadable book review template enables KS1 pupils to offer opinions based on first-hand experiences. Naturally, you shouldn’t expect pupils to review every book they read. However, encouraging them to reflect on their reading from time to time is a useful activity. Book reviews provide valuable practice at using the subordinating conjunction ‘because’. This […]

Reception tricky words worksheet

Reception tricky words – Handwriting worksheet This simple Reception tricky words worksheet lets children practise their letter formation and handwriting by copying words underneath. The words included are: Reception tricky words resource Our Reception tricky words handwriting worksheet is a valuable educational resource designed to support young learners in developing crucial handwriting skills while mastering those tricky, high-frequency words that are […]

Comic strip KS2 resource pack

Comic strip KS2 – Beano comprehension activity pack Children love to read comics. There are plenty of ways you can use this enthusiasm to fuel learning in the classroom with this comic strip KS2 resource pack… By reading even a short comic strip, KS2 children become familiar with narrative structures. Once you’ve embedded this knowledge, pupils can more easily transfer it to other, […]

Roald Dahl Day assembly resources

Roald Dahl Day assembly – All about teamwork If you need a way to inject some whizz, pop and bang into your Roald Dahl Day celebrations, this assembly idea could be just what you’re looking for. The theme for the assembly is teamwork, although it could be easily adapted to focus on friendship or perseverance instead. It is based around James and the […]

Writing template resource pack

Writing template – 6 inspiring templates for KS1/2 When children are struggling to get their thoughts down on the page, a little structure via a writing template can work wonders, says Rachel Clarke… Whichever type of writing I’m doing, it’s the getting started that’s the hardest thing to do. This is why a writing template can be so useful. It helps inexperienced writers […]

Editable blank lesson plan template with instructions

Blank lesson plan template – PDF and editable with instructions This is a simple blank lesson plan template for teachers, student teachers and supply teachers to use when planning lessons. There is a PDF version, suitable for making speedy handwritten notes, that can help teachers think through what they are doing and pass on the information necessary for their sessions to TAs and classroom support. […]

Road template – Printable designs for small world play This cut-out road template pack is a creative and fun resource for developing shape recognition and motor skills. It can also serve as a valuable tool for teaching essential lessons about road safety. This versatile pack provides an ideal platform to impart crucial road safety knowledge in an engaging and interactive manner. Creating road scenarios […]

Map skills KS1 resources

Geography KS1 – Medium term map skills plan In this engaging map skills geography unit, KS1 students will learn about the names and location of the continents and oceans of the world; develop global awareness by looking in detail at the position of the seven continents and five oceans; and learn to locate the poles and the equator, and their position relative to […]

Hinge questions PowerPoint

Hinge questions – How to use them in your teaching Questioning at pivotal times during a lesson is the key to successful teaching and learning. By pre-planning specific hinge questions to check for understanding, you’re able to effectively check that the foundations of complex concepts are in place before you introduce additional learning and content. Of course, it follows that if the foundations for learning […]

Diwali KS1 lesson plan

Diwali KS1 – Celebrating origin stories lesson plan Explore the vibrancy of Diwali and get to the heart of what it means for Hindus...

Talk for writing model texts by Pie Corbett

Talk for Writing model texts – Poppy, Waldo And The Giant by Pie Corbett If you’re looking for Talk for Writing model texts, you’re in luck! This free resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive meeting story, Poppy, Waldo and the Giant, as the basis for creative writing and story structure activities. Draw story maps and explore the tale through drama. Next focus on the grammar for writing and […]

Birthday classroom display

Birthday classroom display – Free teacher download A cake-themed classroom birthday display is a delightful and creative way to celebrate students’ birthdays while adding a touch of colour to your classroom. This colorful and visually appealing display is not only exciting for the birthday boy or girl, but also serves as a source of joy and inspiration for the entire class. To […]

Paul Dix behaviour resource

Paul Dix behaviour – Dos and don’ts for schools Too often, the way in which schools respond to difficult pupil behaviour risks making things worse for everyone. This Paul Dix behaviour download sets out what schools should and should not be doing to manage the behaviour of pupils – particularly those with SEND. Paul Dix behaviour advice There are many children whose behaviour perpetually […]

Adaptable Lesson Plan Template for KS1 and KS2

Primary lesson plan template – Editable and adaptable This is a straightforward, easy-to-adapt blank primary lesson plan template for KS1/2. Primary lesson plan template An editable primary lesson plan template is a valuable tool for teachers. It provides you with a structured framework to design and deliver effective lessons. Teacher Kelly Davis has thoughtfully designed this template with various fields to ensure comprehensive […]

Editable lesson plan template

Editable lesson plan template – Free teacher printable This editable lesson plan template is suitable for KS1-KS4. Because it’s a Word doc you can add or delete rows as required. Editable lesson plan template This editable lesson plan template has space for you to make notes about ‘prior learning’ and ‘next lesson’. This allows you to build on students’ existing knowledge and seamlessly […]

Punctuation games resources for KS1 and KS2

Punctuation worksheets – Games and activities for KS1/2 This punctuation worksheets download contains printable resources for: Read Sarah Farrell’s article to find instructions for how to play all of these simple punctuation games with your pupils. Punctuation worksheets for KS2 These worksheets for KS2 cover: Use them to help your class get a handle on this important punctuation learning. Students will need to […]

Backward planning sheet

Backward planning – Lesson planning template We always start a journey by identifying the destination first and then planning the best route. Why should planning for learning be any different? It shouldn’t. This lesson plan template helps with backward planning of lessons. Start from the right-hand column – going backwards. Omit the left-hand column if you are using to plan a […]

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