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Y1 Activities for Subtraction Crossing Ten Part 2: Spring Term, Block 1 – Addition and Subtraction – Weeks 1-4 These activity sheets have been created 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 thinking. National Curriculum […]

Y1 Activities for Comparing Number Sentences: Spring Term, Block 1 – Addition and Subtraction – Weeks 1-4 These activity sheets have been created 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 thinking. National Curriculum […]

Y1 Activities for Adding by Making 10: Spring Term, Block 1 – Addition and Subtraction – Weeks 1-4 These activity sheets have been created 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 thinking. National Curriculum […]

Y1 Activities for Add by Counting On: Spring Term, Block 1 – Addition and Subtraction – Weeks 1-4 These activity sheets have been created 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 thinking. National Curriculum […]

3 fun science experiments to do at home for KS1 and 2 This PDF from Fun Science that are easy to do in school or at home. They are: Blowing up a balloon with science Elephant’s toothpaste Bubble snakes Fun Science specialises in providing science edu-tainment to children aged 4-11 in locations across the UK. Its aim is to foster within children a lifelong passion for learning […]

Christmas images for descriptive writing

Christmas images for descriptive writing – KS1/2 PowerPoint This PowerPoint file features 18 Christmas images for descriptive writing. Use it to stimulate creativity and enhance descriptive writing skills among your students… The PowerPoint provides a visually stunning array of Christmas-themed images, ranging from snowy landscapes to festive decorations. These captivating visuals serve as a wellspring of inspiration for pupils. They’ll spark their imagination […]

Santa letter template

Santa letter template – Printable worksheet for KS1/2 Christmas is a magical time for children, and it’s no surprise that as teachers, we want to make it even more enchanting. One way to do so is by using our Santa letter template. This one has two options – a version with lines, and one without. Writing a letter to Santa Claus is an […]

Lesson Planning: Cogs Poster Lesson cogs are a simple way of looking at lesson planning. By understanding the cogs that make up a successful lesson, you can easily use them to sequence activities and tasks to make great learning happen. Each cog links to a type of child- or teacher-led activity that plays a part in learning. Read more […]

More Word Square Puzzles for Boosting Vocabulary from Vocabulary Ninja Word Square Puzzles are great for flexing and building a pupils vocabulary repertoire. Use as a starter activity, extension, challenge, SPaG, homework or just for fun! Each square has a target word made up off all of the letters within the square, but how many words in total can pupils generate from the letters within! […]

Word Square Puzzles for Boosting Vocabulary from Vocabulary Ninja Word Square Puzzles are great for flexing and building a pupils vocabulary repertoire. Use as a starter activity, extension, challenge, SPaG, homework or just for fun! Each square has a target word made up off all of the letters within the square, but how many words in total can pupils generate from the letters within! […]

Word Square Puzzles for Boosting Vocabulary from Vocabulary Ninja Word Square Puzzles are great for flexing and building a pupils vocabulary repertoire. Use as a starter activity, extension, challenge, SPaG, homework or just for fun! Each square has a target word made up off all of the letters within the square, but how many words in total can pupils generate from the letters within! […]

Printable Halloween Flashcards with Words and Pictures for Reception and KS1 Set of 16 printable Halloween flashcards for use in Reception and KS1. Browse more Halloween activities for schools.

Printable Halloween Bunting for Reception/KS1 This printable Halloween bunting features nine fun, spooky and colourful designs for you to decorate your classroom or setting with for 31 October. Browse more Halloween activities for schools.

How to Create a Reading Culture in your Primary or Secondary School These resources were written to support teachers with activity ideas – they are a great way in to creating a school culture where everyone celebrates reading for pleasure. Whether you want to embed some quick-but-effective changes, or you want to hold a school-wide reading celebration, these ideas will give you a great starting point. Activities […]

Staring into Space: 6 Creative Book-Inspired Activities from Lauren Child for KS1/2 Waterstones Children’s Laureate Lauren Child has teamed up with talented teacher and creator of arts and crafts, Josey Scullard, to come up with six inspiring ways to get children to think creatively. Together, they gathered up books that explore delight in thought and discovery, and that are all at once philosophical, artistic and highly personal. […]

Back-to-school lotto – Ice-breaker activity for KS1 Getting children to chat to each other on the first day back is easy with this ‘Find a friend who…’ activity. Laminate it and use again the next year. I love watching my little ones play this on their first morning. Who is shy? Who can’t stay on task? It stamps ‘we are interested in […]

Back-to-School Bingo Game with KS1 and KS2 Versions Help your new class get to know each other with this fun game. Give each child a ‘Find Someone Who…’ board (choose the KS1 or KS2 version), and let them go around the room to find somebody who can sign their name in each box on the board. The aim is to fill up their […]

Early Years Party Pack for Roald Dahl Day Introduce your preschoolers to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl with this fantastic Roald Dahl Day party pack, inspired by two new board books, Roald Dahl’s Opposites and Roald Dahl’s 123, from Puffin. Inside, you’ll find crafting activities and games for everyone – and there are even more ideas to discover in Teach Early Years […]

Processing Food, Food Packaging and Nutrition Lessons for KS1 and KS2 Science, Literacy and D&T This resource features three separate food and snack-related PowerPoint lessons: Processing food Food packaging Researching nutrition All three include a teacher’s notes PDF, and the first two include pupil sheet PDFs too.

Fractions lesson – Teach fractions like a pirate Ahoy there, matey! Raise the Jolly Roger and set sail for Talk Like a Pirate Day on 19 September! Why would a teacher want to talk like a pirate? Shiver me timbers – why would any sane educator not want to do that? But will it help my class learn? Avast ye scallywag and I […]

Supply Teacher Feedback Form A great little form for either supply teachers or teachers preparing for their cover. It has simple headings that help teachers pick out the key information needed for a good handover between professionals, so that everyone knows what is meant to be happening and what has happened. The Feedback Form includes: Emma Middlemiss has over […]

Tactile Textures Worksheet for KS1 Science, Art and Literacy This resource asks children to collect an interesting-looking object from their garden, park or school grounds. They then place the object under their worksheet so that it fits into the box, sketch over it and answer the questions below about the object’s shape, colour and feel, and asks them to describe it. Find more resources […]

KS1 Geography Seasons Colouring and Literacy Worksheet As the seasons change, so do the colours we see around us. Colour in the pictures and, underneath each one, write the names of colours that you might see during that season. Find more resources from Staedtler Teachers’ Club at teachersclub.staedtler.co.uk

Tractors and Harvesting Lesson Ideas for KS1 and KS2 Science and Literacy These materials are intended to provide lesson ideas for Science and Literacy. The ideas and materials are suitable for children at KS1 and KS2 although some differentiation will be necessary for the youngest children. In particular, younger children will not be able to follow the written instructions on the pupil sheets. However, they should be […]

Happy Hens Science, D&T and Literacy Lesson Ideas for KS1 and KS2 These materials are intended to provide lesson ideas for Science, D&T and Literacy. The ideas and materials are suitable for children at KS1 and KS2 although some differentiation will be necessary for the youngest children. In particular, younger children will not be able to follow the written instructions on the pupil sheets. However, they should […]

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