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Guitar design KS2 D&T medium-term plan

Guitar design – KS2 D&T medium-term plan One of the best classroom experiences is when every child is buzzing with excitement, totally engaged in their task. A memorable example of this is guitar design; it is an utter joy to teach. The following plan will help children learn how to design and construct a small-scale guitar. Focusing first on research, they will […]

The Girl Who Became a Fish KS2 classroom activities

The Girl Who Became a Fish – KS2 classroom activities Tune into your senses and experience the wonder of nature with The Girl Who Became a Fish – Polly Ho-Yen’s magical tale of transformation… The Girl Who Became a Fish is a great little book for reading aloud to KS1 and using as a basis for literacy activities with KS2. It covers the subjects of […]

Coding KS2 lesson plan

Coding KS2 – Use a micro:bit to track your dance moves In this KS2 lesson, children will use a micro:bit to collect and analyse movement and sound data while dancing to different music tracks, learning vital coding concepts along the way… You realise you have struck of vein of educational gold when the children begin to spontaneously make links between areas of the curriculum and drive […]

KS2 budgeting lesson resources

Budgeting lesson KS2 – Plan your own school fair stalls Come one, come all, and explore real-world maths by helping pupils plan a school fair with this free KS2 budgeting lesson plan from John Bee… This lesson gives pupils a purposeful way to apply maths to the real world. They’ll use budgeting to plan a whole-class school fair stall. It links directly to KS2 objectives […]

Communication lesson plan

Communication lesson plan – Verbal & non-verbal cues Use this free communication lesson plan from Emily Azouelos to help your class harness verbal and non-verbal cues to resolve tiffs… Getting children to listen to you – and each other – can be a hurdle. Use this lesson to help pupils explore the importance of conveying information clearly and concisely, understand the concept of […]

Adverbials KS2 resources

Adverbials KS2 – Examples, worksheets and games Get children adding a bit of grammatical spice to their sentences with these teaching tips and KS2 adverbials resources from Laura Dobson… Adverbials are the herbs and spices in a grammatical meal. They turn a fairly plain sentence into a culinary masterpiece. Their flexibility within a sentence allows you to play around with the effect […]

Shrapnel Boys resource pack

Shrapnel Boys – WW2 UKS2 resource pack Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson is a gripping and accessible historical novel for young readers, set during the Second World War and seen through the eyes of a spirited boy named Ronnie Smith. This free resource pack is designed to enrich the reading experience, making the novel not just an engaging story but also a […]

Relative clauses KS2 worksheets

Relative clauses KS2 – Free worksheets, examples & lesson ideas The level of grammatical understanding needed rises significantly between LKS2 and UKS2. One area requiring a very strong grammatical understanding in KS2 is relative pronouns and relative clauses. Introduced in Year 5, the national curriculum descriptor states that children should be: ‘Using relative clauses beginning with who, which, where, when, whose, that or with an […]

Narrative voice activities

Narrative voice – Character POV with Pie Corbett This lesson from master storyteller Pie Corbett explores point of view and narrative voice. By rewriting a key event from a different character’s point of view, children can practise adopting that character’s narrative voice. Exploring different points of view adds real depth to a reading of any meaty novel. There are often multiple viewpoints: the […]

Role on the wall template

Role on the Wall – Template and examples for KS1 / KS2 Use Role on the Wall in a variety of ways to explore and develop characters with your class… What is Role on the Wall? Role on the Wall is a versatile technique that you can use across a variety of subjects, including English, drama, history, science and PSHE, to help pupils explore a character. Pupils […]

Developmental language disorder symptoms poster

Developmental language disorder symptoms – Teacher resource This free poster from the Moor House Research & Training Institute is a vital download for any teacher looking to better support learners with developmental language disorder symptoms. The resource highlights the key signs that a pupil may be struggling with DLD – from difficulties with following instructions, understanding grammar and vocabulary, to challenges with […]

Describing characters KS2 wagoll

Describing characters KS2 – Writing determined characters “Show, don’t tell” is the time-honoured exhortation we use with KS2 children when we want them to describe characters in a narrative context. But of course, it is easier said than done. The creation and description of a strong, determined main character is an excellent way of teaching and encouraging these techniques. This is because […]

The Wrong Shoes Tom Percival KS2 planning

The Wrong Shoes – Tom Percival KS2 planning Witness the devastating impact of poverty through the eyes of 12-year-old Will, and what it means to make an impossible choice, with Tom Percival’s powerful novel, The Wrong Shoes. The Wrong Shoes explores numerous themes, all with a level of authenticity: poverty, bullying, peer pressure and the endless battle to fit in. This book, alongside […]

Magicalia worksheet and trading card school resources

Magicalia – Worksheet and trading card school resources Jennifer Bell’s Magicalia series offers a vibrant world of adventure and emotion-led magic. It’s perfect for inspiring creativity and encouraging a love of reading. Based on the bestselling author’s belief that reading should feel like fun, not a chore, these new classroom resources bring her fantasy universe to life through hands-on activities designed to engage […]

Portal stories KS2 resources

Portal stories KS2 – Elf Road / Skater & the Mirror (Pie Corbett) Elf Road This portal stories KS2 resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive portal story, Elf Road, as the basis for writing and grammar activities. Draw maps, perform the story and write your own tales about gateways into fantastical worlds. There are many stories around the world about gateways into other worlds. This portal stories […]

Portal stories WAGOLL

Portal stories – Egypt-themed MG Leonard WAGOLL Portals to magical places are a staple of children’s fantasy stories: Narnia, Wonderland, Neverland, Anthony Browne’s Tunnel, and so on. The point is to end up somewhere very different, but the means is important, as it contributes to the mood. The Narnia wardrobe contrasts the mundane with the magical; Alice’s potion is worrying, as children […]

History timeline KS2 resource

History timeline KS2 – Topic cheat sheets These sheets have been created by Michael Tidd to support teachers to teach a variety of history units and include history timeline KS2 information as well as lots more useful content. History units included: The factsheets for each unit contain: Created by experts History experts have shared their knowledge to create many of the topic […]

Shakespeare rap resources

Shakespeare rap – Write, perform and master metre Looking for an engaging way to bring Shakespeare to life in your classroom? This free download will help you tap into the power of rap to make Shakespeare more accessible, exciting and relevant for your students. What’s inside the download? Why use rap to teach Shakespeare? Many students struggle to connect with Shakespeare’s works, often […]

Stone Age to Iron Age medium term plan

Stone Age to Iron Age – KS2 medium-term plan with resources Teaching about the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age might not have the instant appeal of the glamours of Ancient Egypt or Rome. However, this topic can be highly engaging – both pupils and teachers might be surprised at how diverse this period actually was. It provides children with essential […]

Buddhism charity KS2 lesson plan

Buddhism charity KS2 – Explore dāna (Buddist generosity concept) In this Buddhism charity KS2 lesson you’ll explore generosity, or dāna in Pali. This is a central idea in Buddhism. It involves giving without expecting anything in return. For Buddhists, this practice cultivates kindness, reduces attachment, and promotes a sense of community and compassion. This lesson explores how dāna shapes Buddhist thinking and life, and […]

Solubility KS2 lesson plan

Solubility KS2 – Investigate solubility with common ingredients When we first think of chemistry experiments, we might visualise a complicated lab with dangerous chemicals fizzing in beakers. Not exactly child-friendly! But there are lots of everyday activities that can help teach your pupils about solubility in KS2, while also imbuing them with important life skills. Consider the kitchen: there are several interesting experiments […]

Fast fashion effects on environment lesson plan

Fast fashion effects on environment – Fashion show art lesson Explore the effect of fast fashion on the environment, sustainability and clothing design, culminating in a green runway showcase… From microplastics in our clothing to the science of design, there are plenty of teaching moments in a fashion show. This lesson will explore the fashion industry, guiding pupils through issues that exist and finding solutions […]

Resource pack for Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo

Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo – Cross-curricular activities for KS2 This resource provides teaching notes for Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo, aimed at KS2 teachers. What is Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo about? The story follows Cobweb, a Pembrokeshire Corgi, as he transitions from a farm dog to a drover’s dog, herding livestock from Wales to London in 1815. Along the way, he meets a French drummer […]

Refugee poem lesson plan

Refugee poem – Lesson plan for the poem ‘Unbroken’ The refugee poem you will explore in this lesson plan is an intimate, poignant portrait of the impact of forced migrancy. Although it moves towards hope, you may want to privately prepare any students in your class who are refugees or migrants by telling them that you’ll be exploring this subject through poetry. This resource […]

Printable Easter activities

Printable Easter activities – Free sheets for primary kids This printable Easter activities pack for primary schools will help you bring the spirit of Easter into your classroom. The pack offers a variety of printable Easter activities that blend learning with creativity. The activities are ideal for exploring the religious significance of Easter as well as its wider cultural traditions. Printable Easter activities Easter […]

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