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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 […]

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory science lesson plan (2)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory science experiments – Popping candy What better way to celebrate Roald Dahl Day than by trying some Charlie and the Chocolate Factory science experiments? Inside this free lesson plan is a feast of science-based wonders to spark pupils’ imagination and curiosity. There are lots of sweet-toothed experiments you could try – like growing your own sugar trees – but in […]

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 […]

Anglo Saxon homes worksheet

Anglo Saxon homes – KS2 history worksheet This Anglo-Saxon homes worksheet introduces students to the fascinating world of archaeology and Anglo-Saxon life. By interpreting clues from the past, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The activity encourages them to piece together evidence as real archaeologists do. This encourages a sense of discovery and inquiry. This Anglo-Saxon homes worksheet covers historical […]

DT KS2 mini canoe activity

DT KS2 – Make a mini canoe activity In this DT KS2 activity, pupils will design and create a traditional-style canoe, emulating primitive technologies from around the world. They’ll use research to inform the design of a product, recording their ideas appropriately. They will then select appropriate materials and tools to build their design, making modifications in response to problems they encounter. Finally, […]

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 […]

Aesop’s fables KS2 activities

Aesop’s fables – LKS2 cross-curricular activity ideas Help pupils grasp the concept of inference, and what a moral is, using a collection of beautiful recreations of Aesop’s fables. Aesop’s fables are classics – and deservedly so. They’ve been a staple of English teaching in primary schools for many a year now and they’re set to stick around for a while longer. And […]

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...

KS2 vocabulary lesson plan

KS2 vocabulary – Fun vocabulary marketplace lesson plan Imagine if words had a value and children could buy or sell them. This KS2 vocabulary lesson plan from award-winning teacher Adam Parkhouse involves a flexible vocabulary bartering activity in an imaginary marketplace. The activity encourages and inspires children to be outrageous and courageous in their use of vocabulary. The idea was sparked by the […]

KS2 climate change medium term plan

KS2 climate change – RE medium-term plan Teach pupils about the concept of stewardship in Islam, and how this ties in with climate change and Muslims' ecological efforts...

Year 5 science sunrise and sunset worksheets

Day and night Year 5 – Sunrise and sunset worksheet This day and night Year 5 science worksheet explains the Earth’s orbit around the sun, and on its own axis. It tasks students with looking at daylight hours on the first of each month for a year. Don’t worry though – you don’t need to be up at sunrise every day. The download includes a […]

Friendship activities KS2

Friendship activities KS2 – Positive friendships PSHE lesson If you’re looking for friendship activities for KS2, this positive friendship PSHE lesson might be just what you need. This detailed, one hour-long, fully resourced PSHE lesson explains the qualities that people often look for in a good friend. The resource is no-prep, meaning you can get started straight away. The download includes case studies, […]

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 […]

Victorians KS2 – Cross-curricular ideas for The Curio Collectors Investigate Victorian botany and get hands-on with a suitcase full of curiosities in Eloise Williams’ historical adventure

Nouns KS2 lesson plan

Nouns KS2 – Proper nouns and capital letters lesson plan Have fun helping children to remember when to use the right punctuation for names with this nouns KS2 lesson plan from Beki Wilson… The National Curriculum suggests that children begin to learn the concept of proper nouns in KS1 English and literacy, and by Y2 it is expected that children will write names of anything, […]

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 […]

Lesson plan about The Listeners by Walter de la Mare

The Listeners by Walter de la Mare – KS2 English lesson plan See creativity flourish with this poetry lesson plan based around The Listeners by Walter de la Mare… When used effectively, poetry is a brilliant way to develop narrative writing skills and an understanding of the impact words can have. One of the most potent pieces of poetry you can use in a primary school setting […]

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 […]

Kindertransport lesson for Refugee Week

Kindertransport KS2 – Thought-provoking lesson plan Learn about the experiences of the Kindertransport children in this thought-provoking lesson...

Homework menu – Editable takeaway-style PowerPoint This homework menu sheet takes the format of an editable, printable PowerPoint template. It’s designed to engage students and make homework an enjoyable and varied experience. Engaging format The takeaway menu format is visually appealing and familiar to students, making homework less intimidating and more enticing. Customisable homework menu This homework menu PowerPoint template is […]

Flashback examples KS2 resoure pack

Flashback examples KS2 – WAGOLL and worksheets Peer inside the mind of the author, and help pupils understand how to write a flashback to provide background...

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 […]

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