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Murder Most Unladylike – KS2 activity pack

Murder Most Unladylike – KS2 activity pack This pack is designed to encourage students to read and respond to Murder Most Unladylike – the first in a series of mystery novels by author Robin Stevens. It offers opportunities for students to engage in creative writing, research, group discussion and drama. Each activity builds on the previous one. This allows students to explore the characters, […]

Verbs KS2 lesson plan

Verbs KS2 – Main, auxiliary and modal verbs explainer lesson We often think of verbs as ‘doing words’. But could you explain main verbs, auxiliary verbs and modal verbs to your class? Use this verbs KS2 lesson plan to do just that… You may think a verb is simply a ‘doing word’. However, they are much more than that. A verb describes an action, an […]

Year 6 science assessment worksheets

Year 6 science assessment – Chemistry test with answers This Year 6 science assessment worksheet is a sample of Sigma Science’s Year 6 chemistry test paper. The PDF worksheet features 11 multiple-part questions for children to answer. There’s also an answer sheet. Year 6 science assessment topics This worksheet aligns with key science curriculum topics for Year 6 students, ensuring you can assess students’ […]

Times tables worksheets – Maths mastery for 2-10 times tables Take a mastery approach with these nine times tables worksheets. Beginning with the two times table, the activities and questions carefully build children’s understanding of and confidence with the times tables. Times tables worksheets Starting with pictorial examples, the problems move on to the abstract. There are layers of challenge to support children as their […]

Positive behaviour support PDF

Positive behaviour support – Classroom guide Positive behaviour support focuses on prevention, management and skill development. This PDF guide features ten ideas for using it in your classroom. Positive behaviour support recognises that children are still learning the way the world works and making mistakes as they go. Using this approach helps pupils establish this understanding, as well as their own […]

Historical fiction KS2 resource

Historical fiction KS2 – Hetty’s Unicorn by Pie Corbett Use Pie Corbett’s historical fiction KS2 resource to help pupils write their own stories using similar patterns… Pie Corbett wrote this story on a school trip to Hellens Manor in Herefordshire. The manor is one of the oldest buildings in the country. It was probably originally constructed around the time of the Battle of Hastings […]

Halloween writing worksheets

Halloween writing – Witch’s cauldron activity for KS1/2 English These Halloween writing worksheets allow children to stir up their magical potion in their witch’s cauldron. They can write or draw what ingredients go in to make their unique potion, then write all about what sinister effects it has. There are two versions included, a more basic one for younger children and a more advanced […]

Rainforest KS2 lesson plan

Rainforest KS2 – Imaginary Amazon adventure lesson Use this rainforest KS2 geography lesson plan to take an imaginary class trip to the jungle. Pupils will study its unique environment, important weather patterns and environmental challenges. In this lesson, written by Kate Snowdon from National Geographic Kids, children will have a chance to prepare for their jungle trek by learning about the conditions […]

The Train to Impossible Places lesson plan

The Train to Impossible Places – KS2 letter writing lesson This KS2 lesson plan, based on The Train to Impossible Places by PG Bell, invites pupils to immerse themselves in a magical world where impossible becomes possible! Despite the fact that we’re in an age of email and instant messaging, letter writing remains an essential skill. This lesson uses a series of ‘top tips’ from […]

Grimwood resource pack

Grimwood – KS2 cross-curricular resource pack Discover the magical madcap world of Grimwood with this free resource pack, full of lessons and classroom activities. It’s suitable for pupils in Years 2–4 and is based on the bestselling Grimwood adventures. These are written and illustrated by Nadia Shireen. The activities in the pack are split into five lessons based on both books […]

Boudicca KS2 planning

Boudicca KS2 – Queen of Darkness planning Battle the Romans with Boudica and learn how historical records can reveal the past, with this semi-fictional take on the famous queen...

Safer Internet Day lesson plan

Safer Internet Day lesson plan – Help kids steer clear of clickbait Help your pupils learn that headlines may not always reflect the true story, says Rebecca Stacey...

Instructions KS2 BFG lesson plan

Instructions KS2 – BFG instructional writing lesson plan This fun, practical and engaging instructions KS2 lesson from Julianne Britton will prove to be a favourite among pupils… The lesson focuses on identifying and using the organisational and grammatical features of instructional writing. Children will write a set of instructions after making their very own cup of Frobscottle, from Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Many […]

Van Gogh KS2 medium term plan

Van Gogh KS2 – Art medium-term plan In this six-week Van Gogh KS2 art lesson series, pupils will learn about Vincent Van Gogh and the Post-Impressionism movement. They will then copy the artist’s style to create their own picture of Hogwarts school from the Harry Potter novels. To save you time, the download contains everything you’ll need to follow the plan. Raid […]

Modal verbs KS2 PowerPoint

Modal verbs KS2 PowerPoint – Complete lesson This modal verbs KS2 PowerPoint resource offers a comprehensive and interactive exploration of modal verbs and their application in persuasive writing. It begins with a detailed introduction to modal verbs. It clarifies their crucial role in modifying verbs to express notions like possibility, permission, or necessity. These are vital concepts in the KS2 English curriculum. […]

Farming KS2 activity pack

Farming KS2 – Agriculture classroom activities This farming KS2 resource comprises a 40-page booklet full of classroom activities… Called ‘Why Farming Matters’, it contains lesson ideas designed to bring farming to life in the classroom and help pupils explore where foods come from. Linked to the KS2 national curriculum, the activities explore the vital role of farming in our lives. Farming […]

Transition activities KS2 pack

Transition activities KS2 – ‘Getting to know you’ ideas Help your new class to learn about each other by using this free transition activities KS2 pack. Transition activities KS2 Getting to know you grid This is great if you have a class who don’t know each other very well. Students need to move around asking others if they fulfil one of these things. Getting […]

Poem templates – Nature poems for kids This free poem templates PDF features poetry examples, poem templates and teacher notes… It contains three simple ways to get your class having lots of imaginative fun with nature and poetry. Paper bag list poem Activity 1 is about writing a simple list poem. This is a great way to sharpen up pupils’ sensory awareness […]

Playscripts KS2 lesson plan

Playscripts KS2 – Paddington lesson plan with worksheets Celebrate the famous bear with James Clements’ fun playscripts KS2 lesson about dialogue and drama. There can be few characters from children’s literature better loved than Paddington. Written by Michael Bond, A Bear Called Paddington, is a witty and wonderful title that is still as fresh, funny and engaging as it was on the day […]

Protest art lesson plan

Protest art – KS2 Bob and Roberta Smith art lesson plan Show your class how to express what they feel passionate about with this protest art lesson plan by Jasmine Smail… Protests have been at the centre of political and social change for centuries and, with the recent climate strikes, they are more relevant than ever for young people. The art world is far from exempt […]

Ultimate Frisbee planning

Ultimate Frisbee – KS2 PE medium-term plan Ultimate Frisbee is the perfect sport to get your students excited about physical education. Made official by UK Sport in 2008, it’s a mixed, non-contact team sport. The rules are simple and the set-up and tidying away is quick and easy. Unlike some other sports, Ultimate Frisbee games don’t require a referee, so you can […]

Mary Anning KS2 fact file

Mary Anning KS2 – Two-page biography In the non-statutory notes and guidance for the evolution and inheritance portion of the Year 6 science programme of study, it says pupils might find out about the work of palaeontologists such as Mary Anning. This Mary Anning KS2 fact file will help explain to children who she was and why she is so important […]

William Morris KS2 medium term plan

William Morris KS2 – Art medium-term plan This William Morris KS2 unit fits in perfectly with work around the Victorians. There are also aspects that could also be adapted to learning around the theme of homes in KS1. The series of lessons build towards children producing and evaluating a final piece of work using printmaking. It follows a clear structure, involving several […]

Non chronological report KS2 – Pie Corbett examples Add a touch of magic to English lessons with these non chronological report KS2 resources from Pie Corbett. Walking with unicorns This resource features Pie Corbett’s original non-chronological reports on two mythical types of unicorns: the Storm Unicorn the Frost Unicorn It describes what they look like, where they live, where and when they were […]

Gender identity and sexual identity resource sheet

Gender identity and sexual identity – Teacher resource sheet This resource sheet for teachers covers different gender identity and sexual identity terms. It provides definitions for the following terms: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Cisgender Asexual Aromantic Pansexual Demisexual Polyamorous Polysexual Gender-fluid Non-binary Queer This resource sheet also talks about thinking about sexuality and gender as a continuous spectrum. It also lays out some criticisms […]

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