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Talk for writing model texts by Pie Corbett

Talk for Writing model texts – Poppy, Waldo And The Giant by Pie Corbett If you’re looking for Talk for Writing model texts, you’re in luck! This free resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive meeting story, Poppy, Waldo and the Giant, as the basis for creative writing and story structure activities. Draw story maps and explore the tale through drama. Next focus on the grammar for writing and […]

Birthday classroom display

Birthday classroom display – Free teacher download A cake-themed classroom birthday display is a delightful and creative way to celebrate students’ birthdays while adding a touch of colour to your classroom. This colorful and visually appealing display is not only exciting for the birthday boy or girl, but also serves as a source of joy and inspiration for the entire class. To […]

Football maths lesson plan

Football maths – Make predictions using real-time statistics This football maths lesson plan for KS2 is the perfect opportunity to harness pupils’ enthusiasm for the game in order to challenge mathematical thinking... With major sporting events come great opportunities to bring the rich world of statistics into the primary classroom. Football provides vast amounts of data with which many children will already be […]

mystery stories ks2 Pie Corbett resource

Mystery stories KS2 – Watch Out by Pie Corbett If you’re looking for mystery stories KS2 resources, there’s more to Pie Corbett’s story than first meets the eye… Children will need to read the original story closely to uncover its themes. Read the story as a class, gather ideas, use reading comprehension to unearth the mystery, dramatise the story and write your own versions […]

Paul Dix behaviour resource

Paul Dix behaviour – Dos and don’ts for schools Too often, the way in which schools respond to difficult pupil behaviour risks making things worse for everyone. This Paul Dix behaviour download sets out what schools should and should not be doing to manage the behaviour of pupils – particularly those with SEND. Paul Dix behaviour advice There are many children whose behaviour perpetually […]

Sentence starters for teachers

Sentence starters – Suggestions for 12 different genres Download these ready-made sentence starters by teacher Collette Waddle to give your pupils a host of imaginative ideas to dip into… Sentence starters The resources cover 12 different writing genres, including: Collette Waddle is a UKS2 teacher and resource creator. Follow her on Twitter @ColletteR. Read more about using sentence openers in the classroom.

Shackleton's Journey teaching resources

Shackleton’s Journey – KS2 book topic planning Shackleton’s Journey is a mesmerising non-fiction picture book by William Grill that focuses on themes of courage and endurance, as well as going into detail about the lives of Shackleton’s crew and the thrilling elements of the expedition. This download pack contains a three-page PDF featuring cross-curricular classroom activity ideas, including writing persuasive letters, model […]

Adaptable Lesson Plan Template for KS1 and KS2

Primary lesson plan template – Editable and adaptable This is a straightforward, easy-to-adapt blank primary lesson plan template for KS1/2. Primary lesson plan template An editable primary lesson plan template is a valuable tool for teachers. It provides you with a structured framework to design and deliver effective lessons. Teacher Kelly Davis has thoughtfully designed this template with various fields to ensure comprehensive […]

Editable lesson plan template

Editable lesson plan template – Free teacher printable This editable lesson plan template is suitable for KS1-KS4. Because it’s a Word doc you can add or delete rows as required. Editable lesson plan template This editable lesson plan template has space for you to make notes about ‘prior learning’ and ‘next lesson’. This allows you to build on students’ existing knowledge and seamlessly […]

Punctuation games resources for KS1 and KS2

Punctuation worksheets – Games and activities for KS1/2 This punctuation worksheets download contains printable resources for: Read Sarah Farrell’s article to find instructions for how to play all of these simple punctuation games with your pupils. Punctuation worksheets for KS2 These worksheets for KS2 cover: Use them to help your class get a handle on this important punctuation learning. Students will need to […]

Debate KS2 lesson plan

Debate KS2 – Oracy lesson plan Are computers better than books? Help pupils make clear and confident arguments with this debate KS2 lesson plan from Debbie Newman… Would you have rather lived in Victorian times? Can children make a difference to the environment? Were Romeo and Juliet’s parents to blame for their deaths? You can use debates in every curriculum subject. […]

Backward planning sheet

Backward planning – Lesson planning template We always start a journey by identifying the destination first and then planning the best route. Why should planning for learning be any different? It shouldn’t. This lesson plan template helps with backward planning of lessons. Start from the right-hand column – going backwards. Omit the left-hand column if you are using to plan a […]

Year 3 science worksheets

Year 3 science – Rocks assessment worksheet with answers This Year 3 science worksheet is a sample of Sigma Science’s Year 3 rocks paper, and features eight multiple-part questions for children to answer. The download contains the worksheet and an answer sheet. Year 3 science worksheet The first two questions covers different the hardness of different types of rocks – coal, limestone, granite, chalk. […]

Image showing descriptive writing KS2 resources

Descriptive writing KS2 – Senses template and exclusive scary extract Use this senses chart template and exclusive extract to help pupils develop their descriptive writing skills...

Reading comprehension worksheets

Reading comprehension worksheets – 12 KS1/2 activities These reading comprehension worksheets are part of Oxford University Press’s Project X Origins library. This comprises a rich and vibrant variety of fiction and non-fiction resources for guided, independent and whole-clas reading. No matter what book you’re reading in class, use these worksheets to track what’s happening in the plot, new words you come across […]

ks2 singing lesson plan

KS2 singing – Songs of the sea six-week plan Explore the singing voice, and how the body can be used to control breathing and pitch with this six-week plan including example videos

WW1 KS2 – Local history Remembrance Day lesson plan Help children gain a better understanding of WW1 through a study of local people

Monster poems KS2 – Invent fantastical beasts with Pie Corbett Use this monster poems KS2 pack from Pie Corbett to help children to indulge their natural relish for the gloriously grim. ‘Monsters’ makes a great theme for artwork, dance, music, stories and of course poetry. It lends itself to looking at stories about mythological creatures as well as creating new, fantastical beasts. Reading All three […]

Black History Month art lesson plan

Black History Month art – Basquiat KS2 lesson plan Harness pupils’ passion and celebrate Black History Month with this expressive art project for LKS2

Cooking and nutrition KS2 lesson plan

Cooking and nutrition KS2 – Science lesson plan Get pupils excited the science behind cooking and baking with these ideas

Features of suspense writing KS2 resource

Features of suspense writing KS2 – Show don’t tell with Pie Corbett When it comes to teaching features of suspense writing in KS2, it is very tempting to tell the reader what to think or feel (it was creepy/eerie/scary). This is rather than letting the writing build the scene so that the reader imagines what is happening and feels a shiver up their spine. It’s the difference […]

Newspaper reports for KS2

Newspaper reports for KS2 – Write a magical Harry Potter report Enliven the process of teaching newspaper reports for KS2 by imagining you are journalists reporting on a magical story within the world of Harry Potter. This engaging lesson allows children to be part of the world of Harry Potter books by becoming journalists for the day. In the books, the Daily Prophet is a wizarding […]

Harry Potter KS2 activities

Harry Potter KS2 activities – Philosopher’s Stone cross-curricular ideas If you’re looking for a magical range of Harry Potter KS2 activities, we’ve got just the ticket…. The popularity of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone makes it a joy to work with. This book gives you opportunities you wouldn’t have with other texts. Children who know the book will be keen to revisit it. […]

Classroom rules poster

Classroom rules poster – Two simple rules This classroom poster features two simple classroom rules, thought up by teacher and ex-Navy officer Matthew Lane. Two classroom rules poster The rules are as follows: 1. You are responsible for what you do – and do not do. 2. You are entitled to your own opinion – and to have it questioned. Read more […]

I SAW A WABUB resources

I SAW A WABUB – Meaning, posters & worksheets I SAW A WABUB meaning I SAW A WABUB is an acronym that can help your pupils to recall subordinating conjunctions. Every letter represents a specific conjunction. These are: if since as when although while after before until because FANBOYS meaning In a similar way, the acronym FANBOYS can help your students remember coordinating conjunctions. […]

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