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‘Ur’ words – KS1 sentence-writing worksheet Including ‘ur’ words in the KS1 national curriculum is a vital aspect of early literacy teaching. The ‘ur’ sound, found in words like ‘turn’, ‘burn’, and ‘hurt’ represents a key phoneme that our pupils need to master. This specific sound pattern is not only common in the English language but also crucial for developing strong […]

Maths in real life worksheets

Maths in real life – Key Stage 1 maths worksheets This series of maths in real life worksheets for KS1 are also suitable for those in LKS2. Maths teacher John Bee has carefully designed the resources to expose mathematical structures and allow children to use and apply times tables in the real world. These maths in real life worksheets support children in using their times […]

Maths games resources

Maths games – Free KS1/2 resource pack for 4 games This pack contains four maths games for students to try. Fractions cards You can print and use these Fractions Cards to compare fractions, show equivalence and model adding and subtracting fractions. Doubles cards The Doubles Cards show doubles up to 20 within 10-frames, helping children to visualise these number facts. Cut the cards out, then […]

Evidence-based leadership poster

Evidence-based leadership – Poster/CPD handout for schools Becoming an evidence-informed school takes more than the appointment of a school research lead. It requires active and committed evidence-based leadership from a school’s SLT. Without the active and full-hearted support of a school’s senior leaders, an evidence-informed school will be more rhetoric than reality. Evidence-based leadership poster In this evidence-based leadership poster, Dr Gary […]

Hackasaurus lesson plan

Hackasaurus – ‘Hack’ news websites to display pupils’ own stories Discover the many uses of Hackasaurus – a tool that lets you hijack the Newsround website and write your own mischievous version of events… Have you ever used a made-up letter as a prompt for a lesson? Maybe you have pretended to have received a missive from the Air Force asking for a new parachute […]

Over and Under the Snow – KS1 animals and habitats activities Over and Under the Snow tells the story of a small girl and her father who are skiing home. Use this beautiful book to look at habitats, camouflage, food and the seasons through artwork, discussion and writing. What is Over and Under the Snow about? As a girl and her father pass through the woods, […]

The Detective Dog KS1 activities

The Detective Dog – KS1 cross-curricular activities Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s ever-sniffing canine companion has a mystery to solve in The Detective Dog. Your class can get in on the action with this PDF full of KS1 cross-curricular activities based on the book… Start your reading of The Detective Dog by talking about pets. Share stories about the dogs you know, […]

Reading record – Download & alternative ideas for primary Ah, the humble reading record. A reliable fixture of the primary school classroom and the building blocks of an institution that’s loved by parents and teachers alike. Or is it? Some parents are happy to provide a page-long essay describing their child’s nightly reading in minute detail. Others suddenly realise that it is 9pm Sunday […]

KS1 D&T Lolly-stick castle lesson plan

KS1 D&T – Lolly-stick castle lesson plan Use this KS1 D&T lesson plan to help pupils construct a lolly-stick castle, and understand collaboration and the design process...

Reception PE games PDF

Reception PE games – Weather, garden and animal ideas This free PDF features three lessons of Reception PE games, based around the weather, the garden and farm animals. The sample lessons are from the Physical Activity Adventure Pack (PAAP). This is a full-year scheme of work, aligned with the EYFS and Development Matters document (2021). It provides developmentally-appropriate lesson plans, designed specifically for Reception […]

Picnic lesson plan

Picnic lesson plan – Vocabulary, budgeting and research for KS1 This picnic lesson plan provides pupils with ample educational opportunities, from food science to event planning. And of course you get to eat, drink and be merry too… Picnic lesson plan learning objectives Starter activity Begin by discussing who has been to a picnic, and where they went. Compare their experiences and read snippets from […]

PDF of prompts for creative writing

Prompts for creative writing – Fun ideas for all ages This free PDF features a range of classroom games, ideas and prompts for creative writing from The National Literacy Trust. It will help you celebrate writing, reflect on reasons for writing and encourage everyone to find their own motivation and voice. Run these activities across your literacy lessons during National Writing Day in June. Alternatively, […]

End of year reflection worksheet

End of year reflection worksheet – My favourite memories Ask children to fill in this ‘favourite things’ worksheet to get them in a reflective mood and stimulate ideas for the further activities...

autumn early years activities

Autumn Early Years activities – Nature walk checklist This colourful autumn Early Years activities checklist is a delightful way of engaging young children as they explore the vibrant outdoors during the autumn months. The checklist serves multiple educational purposes, making it an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. As children venture outside, the checklist allows them to record their findings. This fosters […]

Colour mixing KS1 activities

Colour mixing KS1 – Ways to use picturebook Colour and Me Delight in the colours of the rainbow, and help your pupils understand the beauty of every shade with Michaela Dias-Hayes' brilliant picturebook

Paddington activities KS1 PDF

Paddington activities KS1 – Cross-curricular classroom ideas A Bear Called Paddington remains as engagingly fresh and accessible today as it was when published in 1958. It’s great fun to read aloud. The chapters feature linked yet self-contained stories, offering rich opportunities for cross-curricular KS1 activities. There’s also plenty of scope for children to read on independently through the other titles in the […]

Common exception words quiz

Y2 common exception words – Spelling quiz Spelling goes hand in hand with decoding, reading comprehension and vocabulary development. This Y2 common exception words activity from Y2 ESSENTIALspelling brings together each of these. Use this quiz on its own, or combine it with activities suggested in our tricky words article from Michelle Nicholson. Alternatively, make several copies of the grid to chop […]

Ough words lesson plan

Ough words – Fun doughnut-themed lesson plan Set up an imaginary baked goods delivery service to explore the spelling of ‘ough’ words with Cara Fairhall’s scrummy idea... This download contains a lesson plan and all the resources you need to carry out the lesson. ‘Ough’ words can be tricky to master. ‘Ough’ can represent so many different sounds and there’s no obvious […]

a-e split digraph words lesson plan

a-e split digraph words – Caveman Dave KS1 lesson plan Use a popular Nick Sharratt book and some fancy dress to teach a-e split digraph words… Bring wonder into your next phonics lesson by using a magical book bag to reveal the focused storybook Caveman Dave by Nick Sharratt. For fun, pretend to be a character from the story and persuade your TA or headteacher […]

Homophones worksheet

Homophones worksheet – Joke-themed activities for KS1/KS2 Looking for a homophones worksheet that will grab students’ attention? These free resources for KS1 and K21 are part of the Beano’s SPaG Lolz programme. Homophones worksheets The first homophones worksheet (differentiated for KS1 and KS2) asks students to complete a sentence by picking the correct answer from two homophones. Example sentences include: The second worksheet […]

Fact file – How to teach informational writing in primary school Fact file example Before they embark on writing their own fact file, show your students this fact file template. It will help pupils identify the key features of the text type. This will assist them in creating a set of criteria, or a toolkit, for when they eventually write their own. What is a fact […]

Consonant blends worksheets

Consonant blends – KS1 handwriting & comprehension This resource pack includes four consonant blends worksheets. There’s a selection of activities to practise comprehension skills, handwriting, spelling and letter formation. ‘mp’ words This blending consonants worksheet has four sentences, each missing a word which features the letters ‘mp’. Each sentence has an image, and three ‘mp’ words, such as lamp, ramp and lump, […]

Body parts KS1 cards

Body parts KS1 – ‘Learn the Body Parts’ name cards Transform your classroom into an immersive learning environment with these vibrant body parts KS1 reference cards. They’re designed to support children in Early Years and KS1 as they explore the intricacies of the human body. Each card features a clear illustration of a specific body part, accompanied by a corresponding label card. This provides a […]

Relationship education lesson plan

Relationship education – KS1/2 SEN set of lessons Try these relationship education group work and behaviour activities from Kate Bradley… As of September 2020, schools are required to follow statutory guidance concerning the teaching of relationship education in primary schools and relationships and sex education in secondary schools. You can use this lesson plan to implement this guidance into your teaching. The DfE […]

Philosophy for primary schools KS2 medium-term plan

Philosophy for primary schools – KS2 medium-term plan Introduce children to philosophy and develop their reasoning and questioning skills with this philosophy for primary schools resource. It will develop their understanding of ethics and virtues and also provides wider SMSC (Social, Moral, Social and Cultural) experiences. It can work well with any year group from 2 to 6, but especially for Lower Key […]

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