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Ancient Egyptians KS2 – Free teaching pack Use these bespoke teaching resources to support your class's Ancient Egyptians topic, and delve into MA Bennett's The Mummy's Curse...

Kate Jones retrieval practice templates (2)

Kate Jones retrieval practice – Editable retrieval grids learning resources Guilty of delivering lots of new content in lessons but rarely asking students to recall that knowledge? This Kate Jones retrieval practice template will help you break the habit. This fantastic resource was created by Kate Jones, a teacher, leader, author, blogger, keynote speaker and podcaster. Evidence-based education resource Simply download this editable Powerpoint template, […]

Strategies for improving writing in primary schools – 6 easy ideas Check out these six ideas for how paired and group work can support the development of writing in your class...

Blank Storyboard Templates

Storyboard template – Blank printable PDF for KS1 and KS2 These printable storyboard template PDF downloads include both portrait and landscape options. Each features a variety of layouts with different numbers of panels and space for students to write. Portrait storyboard template options Landscape storyboard template options Browse more story writing resources. Using storyboards for narrative writing at primary school Former teacher Sue Drury explores […]

Valentine's colouring book front cover

Valentine’s colouring pages – Printable colouring sheets for schools Free Valentine’s colouring collection Improve pupils’ motor skills and encourage careful colouring with these lovely Valentine’s colouring pages. These themed images can be printed out and given out to children in class or at breaktime as you learn all about Saint Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day. Heart colouring pictures Keep children busy with […]

World Book Day activities primary resource pack

World Book Day activities – Story Express primary resource pack Celebrate books and reading in your classroom Plan this year’s World Book Day activities with this exciting whole-school resource pack. It’s packed with inspiring ideas – perfect for use in primary schools. There are separate World Book Day ideas for KS1 children and KS2 children. Pick which best suits your class from this handy pack. […]

Year 6 SATs practice papers

Year 6 SATs practice papers – Reading pack and SPaG revision English reading assessment If you’re busy preparing Year 6 students for their KS2 SATs tests, you’ll love this free Year 6 SATs practice papers download. The included reading comprehension pack follows the same format as the SATs themselves to help children get used to the layout and boost their confidence. The practice pack contains three […]

Ancient Maya KS2 lesson plan

Ancient Maya KS2 – History lesson plan Learn about evidence, sources, and investigatory techniques to explore how we uncover facts in KS2 history, with Adam Jevons-Newman

Challenge authority examples — worksheets, teaching notes, writing plans and more Use these free, bespoke resources to engage in discussions of authority with your KS2 pupils

Story mountain template

Story mountain template – Free worksheet for creative writing Story structure and plot If you’re looking for teaching resources that will help children with their story planning, this handy story mountain template is just the ticket. Read more about the story mountain method of story planning, then use this practical story planning resource to help pupils map out their plot arc. Story mountain template […]

HUE activity guides Download four HUE activity guides, each containing everything you need to set up and manage a stop motion animation project, either in the classroom or at an after-school club. The activity guides aim to explain key ideas in a way that children can understand and, in turn, communicate to others. The downloads include: Optional activities […]

Creative writing prompts worksheets

Creative writing prompts – 5 worksheets plus word mats for KS1 and KS2 pupils Want to fit more creative writing into your school timetable but not sure where to start? These fun writing prompts take just ten minutes and are perfect for slotting in to small gaps in your day. They’ll get children’s creative juices flowing and hopefully improve their writing skills too. This download contains five creative writing […]

Assessment for learning PDF

Assessment for learning PDF – Reflection sheet for schools Use this activity and reflection sheet to help structure how you can implement the principles of assessment for learning in your classroom

Inference KS2 lesson plan

Inference KS2 – Reading between the lines lesson plan Discover what reading between the lines means in practice, and develop inference skills through investigation, says Kate Heap

Classroom contract – free template download Use this free template to create a classroom contract between teacher and TA

Explanation text examples for KS2

Explanation text examples – Water cycle for KS2 Use this example from education consultant Aidan Severs to help teach your class the features of an explanation text, and how to write one of their own

Scarlett Fife teaching resources

Free Scarlett Fife learning resources for KS1-2 Help teach KS1 and 2 about coping with big feelings such as anger and worries in an entertaining and accessible way with these free learning resources for the Scarlett Fife series. The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife and The Wobbly Life of Scarlett Fife are the new books in the hilarious series about handling BIG […]

Books for topics KS2 – The Uprising Make friends with Carrot the Parrot and the Santander children as they explore the distant city of Crucxia in this gripping middle-grade tale from Eirlys Hunter

RE lesson plan KS2 – Noah and Nuh Events in the Bible and Quran can show children how different religions can share a similar worldview

KS2 reading books – The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke discussion notes and activity ideas The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke by Kirsty Applebaum is a captivating story based on a fascinating premise: what if someone had the power to extend the lives of others – but only at the cost of shortening their own? It’s a tale that will keep readers gripped, and leave them with plenty to […]

Rosa Parks activities KS2 – educator guide Packed with information and insight, It’s Her Story: Rosa Parks by Lauren Burke is a short but comprehensive graphic novel about Rosa Parks’ life – and runner-up in the non-fiction category of the Teach Primary Book Awards 2021. The book helps readers to understand just how brave and transformative Rosa Parks’ act of rebellion was, […]

Non fiction texts KS2 – Be inspired by Dara Ó Briain As well as being full of fascinating information, lots of factual books are laugh-out-loud funny. Authors know that humour can be a key way of explaining their ideas and keeping their reader interested in some very deep and potentially challenging topics. Is There Anybody Out There? by Dara Ó Briain, is one such book – […]

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh resources

The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh – Teaching resources Helen Rutter’s novel, The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, was the deserved winner of the KS2 category of the Teach Primary Book Awards. Author Helen Rutter appeared on episode 17 of the Author in your Classroom podcast. This accompanying resources pack comes from our friends at literacy website Plazoom. It contains: Children will have the chance to […]

Book extract – How to Steal the Mona Lisa An extract from Bethany Walker’s novel How to Steal the Mona Lisa. Use them alongside Bethany’s activity ideas, which you can see here.

Rigidity in a Structure activity sheet Rigid structures are all around us. What makes buildings so amazing? Apart from being lovely to look at and wonderful to work in, an amazing building is quite often the product of very clever engineering. In other words, it’s built not just on rocks or earth but on cutting-edge science and technology. This download – […]

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