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Diverse books PDF

Diverse books – Booklist for Early Years, Primary and Secondary This diverse books PDF resource is a catalogue of must-have fiction books that will teach young people about issues of equality and diversity. Its aim is to provide educators with a list of some of the best books to use in order to begin embedding equality throughout your education provision. Some of these books focus […]

pirate fact file worksheet

Pirate fact file – Narrative and creative writing worksheet Ahoy, teachers! Dive into the world of swashbuckling adventures with this free pirate fact file worksheet. It’s a great way to spark creativity and practise essential writing skills in your classroom. This worksheet invites pupils to either summarise a character from a pirate-themed story they love or invent their very own legendary pirate, complete with […]

Egg teeth experiment PowerPoint for KS1/KS2

Egg teeth experiment – KS1/2 PowerPoint about healthy teeth This lesson plan and comic-style story are designed to teach KS2 pupils about looking after their teeth via an ‘egg teeth’ experiment. Developed with teachers and dental experts, this PowerPoint presentation use a simple ‘egg teeth’ science experiment to introduce the idea of how sugary drinks can affect teeth. Dental health is an important issue. […]

Connect 4 maths games KS2

KS1 maths games – Sum and difference Connect 4 pack These Connect 4-style KS1 maths games help children to develop a strong ‘number feel’ and early calculation strategies. They are also simple and enjoyable to play! Played in pairs, take turns to roll two dice: either find the sum or the difference of the numbers on the dice and choose the number to cross off. […]

Safeguarding quiz

Safeguarding quiz – Staff PowerPoint of questions and answers This safeguarding quiz PowerPoint contains 128 slides of multiple-choice questions, ideal for staff briefings. Each set of 10-12 questions covers a mix of topics. Topics covered include: Safeguarding quiz The safeguarding quiz slides encompass a wide range of safeguarding areas to ensure staff are well-informed across all critical areas of safeguarding. The quiz uses multiple-choice […]

Doubling games cards

Doubling games – Card activity for KS1/2 maths These doubling games cards are a fantastic resource for teaching doubling up to 20. Each card features numbers displayed in ten-frames to help children visualise and internalise these key number facts. Designed with simplicity and effectiveness in mind, this doubling game encourage children to engage in active recall. This is crucial for embedding these facts […]

Reindeer Christmas card

Reindeer Christmas card – Easy school craft with template Create a super simple reindeer Christmas card and a herd of colourful 3D reindeer with these instructions and templates. You will need coloured paper, paint or pens and glue. Making reindeer Christmas cards in class is a fun, creative activity that fosters festive spirit and encourages pupils to develop their artistic skills. It’s a chance […]

Geological timeline

Geological timeline – Cut-out and colour-in spiral activity This geological timeline spiral is a fun and engaging way to explore Earth’s history. Ideal for primary classrooms or at home, it helps children learn about the vast time periods and the animals and plants that lived in each one. The activity combines colouring, cutting and assembling into a hands-on project. Learn Earth’s history The […]

Full and empty worksheet

Full and empty – Cut and stick worksheet for Early Years / KS1 This ‘full and empty’ cut-and-stick activity is perfect for Early Years and KS1 classrooms. By exploring these ideas in a hands-on, engaging way, this activity supports early cognitive development. It also aligns with the EYFS framework and KS1 curriculum goals. Full and empty worksheet In the EYFS framework, understanding the world is a critical area […]

Inventions lesson plan

Inventions lesson plan – Space challenge resource pack In this Little Inventors lesson plan, students will learn about life in space then draw their invention ideas to make an astronaut’s life easier or more fun. The download contains: Learning objectives Sample inventions lesson plan activity Give children the Diary of an Astronaut activity sheet. Ask them to imagine they are an astronaut in […]

KS1 significant individuals

KS1 significant individuals – What makes someone famous? Florence Nightingale and Edith Cavell both rose to fame as nurses. This KS1 significant individuals lesson examines what it takes to be famous for more than 15 minutes… Have you ever thought why we remember some people in history and not others? What makes someone significant? Who chooses who we remember, and why? We can’t […]

Tally chart worksheets

Tally chart worksheets – Year 2 ‘favourite sandwich’ task Engage your Year 2 pupils with these tally chart worksheets. They’re designed to develop their understanding of tally charts, pictograms and block diagrams. This activity-based worksheet introduces children to essential data-handling skills while keeping them entertained through a practical and relatable context. With clear instructions and an engaging theme, this free downloadable resource is perfect […]

Inspirational posters about the Paralympics

Inspirational posters – Quotes from Paralympic Games athetes Inspire your pupils with free downloadable inspirational posters featuring Paralympic athletes and memorable quotes about their sporting careers. The Paralympic Games has broken down barriers and changed perceptions of people with disabilities. The athletes’ stories of determination and perseverance strike a chord with many. Inspirational posters This download contains eight inspiration posters to print off […]

Expanded noun phrases examples

Expanded noun phrases examples – Poster & phrase builder This expanded noun phrases example download includes a poster and a phrase builder worksheet. Both resources make learning about expanded noun phrases engaging and accessible. Pupils will build confidence in their descriptive writing abilities. The poster is a visual aid that will support pupils in understanding the structure of expanded noun phrases. It clearly demonstrates […]

The Tiger Who Came To Tea art lesson plan

The Tiger Who Came to Tea art – KS1 tiger fur prints Explore a range of media in sketchbooks to help children create their very own fur prints, with Mandy Barrett’s art lesson based on The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Drawing can be a daunting task for many children. Therefore it is vitally important that their first experiences are filled with awe, wonder and a good […]

Repeating patterns worksheet

Repeating patterns worksheet – Simple KS1 shapes activity Repetition is a key concept in early mathematics. Learning to recognise and continue repeating patterns is a vital skill for KS1 pupils. This free repeating patterns worksheet is designed to help young learners develop their observation and reasoning skills while having fun with shapes and colours. This resource features five separate patterns for children to […]

Quest stories – Planning sheet for KS1/2 creative writing Guide pupils through planning and presenting their own imaginative quest stories with these engaging resources from Rachel Clarke… Start with Plan Your Own Quest Story, a step-by-step guide to crafting a thrilling adventure story. Pupils begin by designing their hero, complete with a unique appearance and personality. They’ll then map out the quest, deciding on […]

Vocabulary Ninja Word of the day resource

Vocabulary Ninja Word of the day – Vocabulary Laboratory sheet This Vocabulary Laboratory resource is the ideal companion for your Vocabulary Ninja Word of the Day activities. Use it to help pupils break down any word into its most essential elements. This versatile resource encourages deeper understanding of vocabulary in an engaging and structured way. Explore tense, word class, synonyms, antonyms or even delve into […]

number bonds to 20 worksheet

Number bonds to 20 worksheet – Free KS1 printable maths PDF This free printable number bonds to 20 worksheet is perfect for KS1 teachers looking to build students’ maths fluency. First, children need to work out how many blue bricks and how many yellow bricks there are in the tens frames. They can then use these amounts to write number sentences adding up to 20. For […]

Sarah Forbes Bonetta lesson plan

Sarah Forbes Bonetta – Significant individuals KS1 lesson Can children work out who Sarah Forbes Bonetta was and whether she was a ‘significant figure’ of the Victorian era? Learning objectives Who was Sarah Forbes Bonetta? Sarah Forbes Bonetta was one of Queen Victoria’s many goddaughters. She led a privileged life as the Queen paid all her bills, bought her clothes, and even paid […]

Speckle the Spider KS1 cross-curricular planning ideas

Speckle the Spider – KS1 cross-curricular planning ideas A talent for tap dancing, an adventurous spirit and the ability to inspire reading and writing – introduce your KS1 pupils to Speckle, a very special spider indeed… Look at alliteration, hold a class talent show and follow Speckle’s journey for worldwide fame through numerous countries in this KS1 book topic from Judy Clark. What […]

Shut the box game

Shut the box game – Rules and printable board (plus Subitising Snap) Shut the Box is a wonderfully straightforward game with a wealth of hidden mathematical potential. It encourages mathematical thinking and discussion, which is something we should strive to integrate into every maths lesson. This download contains: How to play Shut the Box To get started, you’ll need a game board with numbered flaps from 1 […]

Recycling poster worksheet

Recycling poster – Creative writing activity for KS1 / KS2 This worksheet features writing prompts to help pupils create a persuasive poster promoting the benefits of recycling. It comes from the OUP primary literacy resource series Project X Origins. The recycling poster resource guides pupils to plan a recycling poster by brainstorming powerful words, questions and specific actions they want to encourage. Pupils then need […]

Rainforest KS1 lesson plan

Rainforest KS1 – Mini shelters science lesson plan In this hands-on KS1 survival lesson, children will use teamwork, communication skills and lots of creativity and imagination to build mini rainforest shelters from outdoor stuff found in their school grounds. Rainforests are one of the most valuable resources on the planet. They’re home to some of the most exotic plants and wildlife; all united […]

Meerkat Mail KS1 planning

Meerkat Mail – Free KS1 planning and activities In Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett, a restless meerkat goes in search of greener pastures. By tracking his global adventure, children will discover new creatures and countries to explore in their writing… In the words of a certain car insurance obsessed meerkat, a book project using Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett is ‘simples!’, especially if […]

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