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The Boy with Big Decisions resources

The Boy with Big Decisions – ‘Turning point’ scene WAGOLL Peer inside the mind of author Helen Rutter and help pupils understand how to show characters at a turning point in the story with this WAGOLL based on The Boy with Big Decisions. The Boy with Big Decisions uses the literary technique of branching narratives to build a story. A branching narrative structure is one […]

Clean air in schools poster

Clean Air for Kids – Clean air in schools poster Did you know that 95% of UK schools are located in areas where air pollution exceeds the World Health Organisation’s recommended limits? Or that indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air? These are just two of the powerful, research-backed facts featured on this impactful poster – a must-have resource […]

Collins Big Cat Progress Handbook

Collins Big Cat Progress Handbook – Free teacher guide This Collins Big Cat Progress Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to support teachers working with struggling or reluctant readers, primarily in Key Stage 2. It focuses on the Collins Big Cat Progress strand, which is part of the wider Collins Big Cat reading series – a well-established programme known for its high-quality, engaging fiction […]

Phases of the moon KS2 medium term plan

Phases of the moon KS2 – Medium-term plan Take KS2 pupils on a celestial journey to understand the phases of the moon and its role both in nature, and in culture… How can the Moon, that’s so very far away, help us notice what’s happening on our doorstep? The Moon is a source of wonder and has many influences on Earth; not least […]

Air resistance KS2 lesson plan

Air resistance KS2 – Build & test a model wind turbine Use sustainability and renewable energy to explain forces with this KS2 air resistance lesson plan from Dr Jo Montgomery… Whilst renewable energy isn’t in the primary science curriculum for England, it can provide an engaging, relevant context for learning about forces in Year 5, and also links to Year 4 and Year 6 electricity topics. […]

Worldview lesson plan

Worldview – What drives people to care for the Earth? Why should we care for the environment? Compare different worldviews to find some answers in this KS2 lesson plan from Matthew Lane… Children face a world shaped by climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss, so including the topic in our teaching is a must. This lesson introduces how Christianity and the non-religious worldview of ethical […]

Critical thinking lesson plans

Critical thinking lesson plans – KS1 and KS2 ideas and worksheets Why teach critical thinking? For children, critical thinking is a skill that we can introduce to encourage lateral thinking and build pupils’ confidence. Being able to think critically helps children develop their own opinions and, importantly, gives them the agency to lead happy and healthy lives. Critical thinking is an essential skill to complement fact and knowledge-based […]

Insect Week resource pack

Insect Week – Free minibeast resource pack for schools This engaging activities pack for Insect Week, British Science Week or any time of year helps primary pupils find out about minibeasts through fun, hands-on learning. It’s a brilliant way to introduce minibeasts and biodiversity in a cross-curricular context. What is Insect Week? Insect Week takes place across the UK at the end of June […]

Great Big Green Week resource pack

Great Big Green Week – Free climate change resources This comprehensive activity pack will help primary pupils explore and understand climate change in a meaningful, age-appropriate way. It supports Great Big Green Week but you can also use the activities on Earth Day (22nd April) or World Environment Day (5th June) to raise environmental awareness and promote eco-friendly thinking. What is Great Big Green […]

Fantasy setting – The Land of Roar WAGOLL

Fantasy setting – The Land of Roar WAGOLL In many stories – especially adventures – characters discover an exciting new place and experience a sense of wonder. When writing a fantasy setting, the only limits are those of the writer’s imagination. Great authors will help readers share the breathtaking experience of approaching a fantasy setting through vivid description, of course, but also through […]

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 […]

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 […]

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