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Knowledge organiser template

Knowledge organiser template – Free blank download Use this knowledge organiser template from Jon Hutchinson to create documents for your own classroom… Every topic at Reach Academy Feltham, has knowledge organisers at its heart. These are both the anchor and the lodestar of any unit of work. Each knowledge organiser is a single sheet of A4 paper with all of the essential […]

Maths support for parents

Maths support for parents – Example newsletters for KS1/2 Are adults at home finding it difficult to support their children with maths? Provide extra maths support for parents by sending out a regular newsletter to explain new vocab and pique their interest… Every one of us does maths in some form every day. That might be setting a timer while cooking, working out what […]

KS2 SATs revision PowerPoint

KS2 SATs revision – PowerPoint reading paper guide This KS2 SATS revision PowerPoint presentation from the National Literacy Trust is the perfect guide for pupils sitting the Year 6 SATs reading paper. It is based on past question stems and focuses on the three core question types: word, retrieval and inference. If you’re a Year 6 teacher, use this as part of your […]

Writing dialogue KS2 teaching resources

Writing dialogue KS2 – Sharna Jackson WAGOLL Creating dialogue that not only feels ‘right’, but also introduces and develops plot-points is a mark of really strong writing...

English starters – Easy 5-minute ideas (with resources) Children’s brains a little rusty? Get them in the mood for learning and develop their thinking skills with these quick and easy English starters for primary… 8 English starters to try 1 | Penny for your thoughts This is a flexible activity that can be focused into different topic areas. Children can either work alone or in […]

KS2 World War 2 history lesson plan

KS2 World War 2 – School logbooks history lesson plan School logbooks provide fascinating first-hand accounts of the everyday wartime experience in York, bringing history to life for your pupils...

Fractions medium-term plan

Fractions KS2 – Maths medium-term plan Say goodbye to fraction anxiety with this comprehensive 6-week plan with accompanying fractions worksheets...

Jolly Phonics checklist

Jolly Phonics checklist – End-of-year resource for KS1/2 Use this single-page, end-of-year Jolly Phonics checklist to assess the progress of individual pupils. This helps you to quickly identify any gaps in progress through the Jolly Phonics programme. Jolly Phonics checklist progress areas Jolly Phonics uses the synthetic phonics method of teaching letter sounds in a way that is fun and multi-sensory.

KS2 democracy lesson plan

KS2 democracy – Government and the free press PSHE lesson How do democracies work? Why do we need a free and enquiring press? Get some help exploring these big questions with this lesson plan...

Narrative writing KS2 resources

Narrative writing KS2 – Writing from a character’s POV WAGOLL Peer inside the mind of the author, and help pupils understand how to show important events through a character’s eyes...

Leaflet with instructions for crafts using plastic bottles

Crafts using plastic bottles – 10 creative ways to reuse them This download contains ten ideas for crafts using plastic bottles. Not only are these ideas fun, but they could also save you money! Over the last 50 years, plastic products have become almost irreplaceable in our lives and are used in huge quantities across the world. In the UK alone, 15 million plastic bottles are […]

British values resource pack

British values – 100+ pages of activities & worksheets This free resource pack will help you to effectively meet the requirement to promote fundamental British values in schools while avoiding any pitfalls. It includes activities, approaches, worksheets, guidance and updated facts and figures. The aims of this resource are to: EqualiTeach is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality, interactive training and support on issues of […]

World War 1 KS2 lesson plan

World War 1 KS2 – Women and social change lesson plan In this World War 1 KS2 lesson plan, children will examine local stories to understand how the war changed the lives of women in this country… World War One changed the lives of women in this country – by examining local stories, your pupils can begin to understand the bigger picture. The centenary of the […]

The Beast of Buckingham Palace lesson plan

The Beast of Buckingham Palace – David Walliams KS2 activities Use these teacher notes and resources to explore David Walliams’ book The Beast of Buckingham Palace. What is The Beast of Buckingham Palace about? Set in a dystopian future of London, The Beast of Buckingham Palace unfolds in the year 2120. It revolves around a young protagonist named Alfred, who is the prince of Buckingham […]

A River by Marc Martin

A River by Marc Martin – KS1/2 cross-curricular activities Explore the landscapes in A River by Marc Martin – an inspirational picture book for observation, questioning, reflection and visualisation… Start here Before reading A River by Marc Martin, ask your children what they know about rivers and what experiences they can share. Is there a river near your school? Where does it come from […]

Boy in the Tower classroom resource

Boy in the Tower – KS2 speech writing lessons Use Boy in the Tower to develop children’s oracy and their confidence with creating formal speeches, says Rose McDermott

The Ancient Egypt Sleepover KS2 cross-curricular activities

The Ancient Egypt Sleepover – KS2 cross-curricular activities As we celebrate 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, dig into this class read-aloud by Stephen Davies, guaranteed to inspire young Egyptologists

Angles in a triangle activity

Angles in a triangle – KS2/3 treasure hunt activity This activity is perfect for upper primary and lower secondary students. It allows them to practise calculating angles in isosceles and scalene triangles. Note that unlike most treasure hunts, this one has the added feature that the answers give an encrypted clue. Pupils need to decipher this clue to reveal where the treasure is! A […]

Year 6 evolution and inheritance PowerPoint

Year 6 evolution and inheritance – Adaptations PowerPoint This Year 6 evolution and inheritance PowerPoint presentation looks at how plants and animals adapt. It explains that all animals and plants on Earth have had to change over time to survive in the habitats in which they are found. It also talks about how habitats may change slowly, or sometimes quickly, over time. And […]

Classifying living things lesson plan

Classifying living things – Classify collections like Carl Linnaeus Carl Linnaeus has come into focus with the KS2 science curriculum’s emphasis on naming and classifying living things. Linnaeus is one of the most influential botanists in history. This is thanks in part to his system for naming and classifying living things. It was revolutionary in its clarity and still persists today. This series of […]

Maths codebreakers

Maths codebreakers – Free humorous worksheets for KS2-4 These maths codebreakers for KS2-4 cover a wide range of maths topics including: Students need to solve a range of questions on these topics, then link their answers to the provided table. Unjumble the letters to find out the answer to some (very bad) jokes, such as: These activities are suitable for KS3/4 and even […]

Jolly Phonics word bank

Jolly Phonics word bank – KS1/2 literacy resource Compiled by Jolly Phonics co-author, Sue Lloyd, this 15-page Jolly Phonics word bank document contains a comprehensive collection of example words for each of the 42 letter sounds. Use each entry for segmenting (blending and identifying sounds in words) practice with children. The words in this Jolly Phonics word bank appear in the Jolly Phonics […]

Maths mastery approach

Maths mastery approach – ‘Do it, twist it, solve it’ explainer This PDF explains all about the ‘Do It, Twist It, Solve It’ maths mastery approach. Learn how you can implement it in your classroom… Steve Lomax created the maths mastery approach ‘Do It, Twist It, Solve It’ (or ‘Do It, Secure It, Deepen It’). This maths mastery approach supports teaching for ‘secure and deep understanding’. […]

KS2 maths worksheets

KS2 maths worksheets – Curriculum-aligned for Years 3-6 This series of free downloadable KS2 maths worksheets are all aligned with the curriculum. Answers are provided and fun illustrations and layouts will keep children engaged. Reasoning/problem-solving Introduce Year 3 pupils to reasoning and problem-solving through these highly engaging monster-themed KS2 maths worksheets. Children need to apply their mathematical skills in a fun, imaginative context […]

When the Sky Falls resources

When the Sky Falls – 9 KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle. This is a story about the impact of war, the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over nine weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for […]

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