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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 […]

Reciprocal reading worksheet - Teachwire

Reciprocal reading – What it is, how to use it and worksheets Are you struggling to juggle what seems like an endless number of reading abilities that require different level texts? Why not try reciprocal reading? This free worksheet helps guide students through the reciprocal reading process, encouraging active engagement and improvement of comprehension skills. Find out all about reciprocal reading and how to use it in […]

KS1 time lesson plan

KS1 time – Bus route lesson to teach time and calculation Develop maths skills and sneak in some physical activity by turning your classroom into a bus route, says Blair Minchin...

Position and direction Year 1 lesson plan

Position and direction Year 1 – Outdoor pirate-themed maths Take on the role of a pirate captain to develop pupils’ positional and directional understanding in this KS1 lesson...

Alma Thomas lesson plan

Alma Thomas lesson plan – Sunny KS1/KS2 art Adele Darlington shows us how to celebrate summer with paintings inspired by the work of Alma Thomas...

Maps KS1 lesson plans

Maps KS1 – Two exciting lesson plans to try These innovative maps KS1 lesson plans will have you going on a bear hunt and exploring the area just outside your school… Teach geography terminology with Bear Hunt The next time you’re off on a bear hunt, think of all the geographic skills you could be developing with your class. Get started with this maps […]

ks1 stories with familiar settings resource

KS1 stories with familiar settings – Lesson plans and worksheets Using the book Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems, this ‘KS1 stories with familiar settings’ resource encourages children to write a story about their favourite soft toy. They’ll also practise forming upper and lower case letters. KS1 stories with familiar settings resource contents Objectives Family stories resource pack This download also contains a KS1 stories with […]

Free resources for teaching drama

Teaching drama – First lesson plan and tips for putting on a play Teaching drama for the first time Are you new to teaching drama? Or would you like some new ideas for teaching your first drama class? This download contains a 12-page PDF of teaching material for just one class. For every goal listed, there are several drama activity options you can choose from, depending on the […]

Drama games for kids booklets

Drama games for kids – 48 fun ideas for KS1 and KS2 Want to help your pupils develop skills from empathy to verbal reasoning, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re a drama teacher looking for new drama games for kids to play? This download contains 8 quick drama activity ideas from Sam Marsden to spark children’s imaginations, plus 40 classic drama games every teacher […]

Reading for pleasure KS1 resources

Reading for Pleasure KS1 – Book review worksheets This reading for pleasure KS1 resource will help you to inspire a love of reading in your pupils. Print the whole booklet off or simply select the pages you wish to print, and print multiple pages for your group. As well as the activities, there are also attractive posters and famous inspiring quotes which you […]

RE curriculum resources

RE curriculum – Example KS1/2 curriculum and curriculum map This RE curriculum and curriculum map example from Hethersett CEVE Primary School, created by Matthew Lane, aims to enable children to: The RE curriculum is centred on the study of Christianity with links then made outwards to other faiths and worldviews. To create commonality between Key Stages and Year Groups there are Golden Threads that […]

Question words lesson plan

Question words – Fun crime science KS1 literacy lesson plan Use an imaginary crime scene to teach children how to read, spell and use question words… Thinking of exciting and fun ways to introduce and use tricky words is always a challenge. Add the extra element of introducing punctuation and grammar elements and you might be left thinking, ‘Argh!’ This lesson plan, based around the […]

About me worksheet

About me worksheet – Puzzle piece display for new school year This engaging About Me worksheet is an excellent activity for children to complete on transition day or at the beginning of the new school year. It’s designed with the intent to foster self-expression and to help you get to know your pupils better. Pupils start by filling in their name and age. Next, they can […]

Letter tracing worksheets

Letter formation sheets – A to Z worksheets This complete set of PDF letter formation sheets covers each letter of the alphabet. Each of these letter tracing worksheets features dotted letters for children to practise correct letter formation. There’s also a picture to colour in for each. There are 27 sheets in total – that’s each letter from A-Z plus an additional one […]

Halloween worksheets

Halloween worksheets – Adjectives task for KS1/2 Looking for Halloween worksheets? This one focuses on adjectives, helping students to enhance their descriptive writing skills. Our Halloween-themed worksheet features a range of sentences. Students need to identify and circle the adjective that describes the underlined noun. For instance, in the sentence “I am wearing a funny costume to the Halloween party”, the adjective […]

Note lengths PowerPoint

Note lengths – Crotchets and quavers cards plus teaching ideas Use these frog and tadpole-themed note lengths cards to teach pupils about crotchet rests, crotchets and quavers. The number of syllables in the words ‘frog’ and ‘tadpole’ will help pupils to remember the note lengths. Find teaching ideas for using the cards in your music lessons below. Teaching ideas Introducing note lengths At my school, […]

Number bonds to 10 games

Number bonds to 10 games – Dice worksheets for KS1/2 In these number bonds to 10 games, children begin by rolling a dice. They count the dots before colouring in the corresponding number of circles on the included worksheet. This initial step reinforces numeracy skills and adds an element of excitement to the learning process. Next, children complete the number bond by colouring in the […]

Town is by the Sea – Creative activities for KS1/KS2 Take a trip back to the 1950s with Joanne Schwartz and Sydney Smith’s multi-layered picturebook, Town is by the Sea This lovely, light-filled picturebook has hidden depths and is well worth reading and exploring with your class. It follows a day in the life of a boy living in a 1950s coastal mining town. Sydney […]

Handa's Surprise activities word mat

Handa’s Surprise activities – Fruity word mat If you’re looking for Handa’s Surprise activities, use this colourful word mat with pictures to inspire children during a writing session. The book features a tale of friendship, surprises and the beauty of unexpected discoveries. The mat includes the following words: What is Handa’s Surprise about? Handa’s Surprise is a children’s picture book written and […]

Christmas maths worksheet

Christmas maths – KS1 number bonds and addition to 10 This Christmas maths activity sheet tasks pupils with entering the missing numbers in a series of Santa hats, so that the two numbers inside each hat add up to 10. Integrating festive themes into educational activities can enhance engagement and motivation, making learning more enjoyable and memorable. This Santa hats maths activity provides a meaningful […]

Marley's Pride resources

Marley’s Pride – Discussion guide and colouring sheet Use this discussion guide to talk about picturebook Marley’s Pride with your students. Questions include: There’s also a colouring sheet for children to complete, based on the story. What is Marley’s Pride about? Marley is a nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award […]

Play script resource

Play script – Ten one-page scenes for early readers and EAL This free play script download contains ten one-page scenes for early readers or English language learners. You can use these scripts in a variety of ways: There are also step-by-step instructions in the download for using the scripts with your students, discussion questions, and two extension activities. Play script titles Drama Notebook is one of […]

Climate change lesson resources

Climate change lesson – Taking action resources for KS1/KS2 This free, adaptable climate change lesson resource from the Centre for Sustainable Energy will help you teach this important subject in primary school. Climate change lesson download Included in this lesson download: KS1 starter activity Use the questions on the ‘taking action on climate change’ PowerPoint to get the learning started. Next, have a brainstorming […]

CPD diary for teachers

CPD diary – Free editable template for teachers A CPD diary is a powerful tool to help you take ownership of and document your professional development. As well as the basics of where and when, this free, editable CPD diary allows you to record the following information: Why keep a CPD diary? Maintaining a CPD diary encourages you to reflect on your learning […]

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