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Roald Dahl KS2 English lesson plan

Roald Dahl KS2 English lesson plan – Seriously funny Roald Dahl’s stories are often hilarious – but behind the larger-than-life characters, imaginative settings and humorous situations there are also thought-provoking issues and questions for children to consider. Dahl is a master storyteller and his books simply fizz with memorable characters and outrageous happenings. They’re also very funny, in a wild and subversive way beloved […]

James and the Giant Peach planning documents

James and the Giant Peach planning – KS1/2 drama lesson plan If you’re looking for James and the Giant Peach planning ideas, the final chapter of the book provides excellent inspiration for an imaginative role-play session in which children work as a team to design their own theme park. James and the Giant Peach planning When planning a drama session based on a story, begin by […]

Puffin Books Virtually Live: The Jacqueline Wilson Creative Writing Special – 6 Lesson Plans for KS2 A 16-page document containing six lesson plans and supporting material for Puffin Books Virtually Live: The Jacqueline Wilson Creative Writing Special – an online literacy event that takes place on Thursday 17th March at 2pm For more information, visit puffinvirtuallylive.co.uk or follow @puffinbooks

Egyptian-themed Drawing and Writing Sheets for KS1 / KS2 Two Egyptian-themed exercise sheets – one lined, one unlined – for use in drawing and writing activities.

Jungle-themed Drawing and Writing Sheets for KS1 / KS2 Two jungle-themed exercise sheets – one lined, one unlined – for use in drawing and writing activities.

Great Speller and Reader Award Certificates for KS1/KS2 Two certificates – one ‘Great Reader Award’ and one ‘Great Speller Award’ – for use in class- or school-wide competitions and literacy initiatives.

Interim Assessment Monitoring Tool for KS2 English Now that we have finally received the new writing exemplars for Key Stage 1 and 2, some of you may have noticed that the Interim Assessment Framework has been converted into individualized monitoring tools to track a child’s meeting of each standard. Well, here you are – just for you. Completely editable, these have been […]

Safer Internet Day – Lesson Plan for KS2 In this activity for Safer Internet Day, pupils consider the benefits of the internet. They discuss its positives and negatives and consider ways in which they could improve the internet for children, so that it is safer for them to use. Pupils work in groups to formulate their ideas and share them with the rest […]

Understanding Culture – Modern Foreign Languages Lesson Plan for KS2 Lesson plan and supporting materials originally featured in volume 10 issue 2 of Teach Primary magazine. The shortage of MFL teachers in primary schools means that some are left to introduce a foreign language they do not speak. But that doesn’t mean you can’t teach a good lesson, says Raymond Rodgers… Learning objectives: • Learn […]

Sanctions & Warnings Tickets - Behaviour Management Resource for KS1 and KS2 Two PDFs containing eight cut-out ‘tickets’ for use as part of your classroom behaviour policy – eight marked ‘sanction’ and a further eight marked ‘warning note’.

Practical Ways to Build Mutual Trust - Behaviour Management Resource for KS1 and KS2 Often employed in theatre to establish physical trust between actors, trust exercises can also be used in the classroom to build physical and emotional trust in an active and practical way without having to use words. In this 3-page guide for teachers, Paul Dix outlines a series of three distinct trust exercises, aimed at developing […]

Teaching Topics: The Palaeolithic Period - History Resource for KS2 This standalone Flash application from Teaching Topics includes key facts, cartoons and videos to teach KS pupils about the The Palaeolithic Period, or Old Stone Age, and comes supplied with accompanying teacher’s notes containing cross-curricular activities. Areas covered include: • Flint • Creswell Crags • Cave Art and Portable Art • The Paviland Skeleton • […]

Periodic Table Battleship - Game for Y6/Y7 Chemistry With its chemical symbols, atomic numbers and complex nomenclature, the periodic table of chemical elements can seem quite imposing to those being introduced to it for the first time. To help familiarise learners with names of various elements and their positions in relation to each other, try this fun chemistry game devised by education blogger, […]

Fairtrade Fortnight primary and secondary school packs for KS2 and KS3 Fairtrade Foundation has developed a set of resources focusing on something many of us start our mornings with – tea. They tell the story of how tea growers in Kenya are adapting to a changing climate while improving the sustainability of their farms, thanks to Fairtrade. Learners are asked to: Understand the geographical and historical […]

Maya KS2 lesson plan

Maya KS2 – What happened to the Maya? Many of us will have taught Maya KS2 lessons about the history of the Mayan civilisation. But what is life like for the Maya today? This geography lesson plan is designed for Key Stage 2. It helps support an enquiry into a region within the Americas. Although it can stand alone, or within a wider […]

Making a Stained Glass Tea-light Lantern – Art and History Activity for KS1 to KS3 Explore the world of Swazi Candles, Bongi’s Story, and Get Crafty With Our New Classroom Activities! Traidcraft’s Show You Care campaign is using the story of Swazi Candles in Swaziland to remind everyone why the pioneering work of Traidcraft is so important. Schools can support Traidcraft by learning about our producers and (most importantly) buying […]

Traidcraft Candle Case Study and ‘Design a Candle’ Activity – Resource For KS1-KS3 Art And History Explore the world of Swazi Candles, Bongi’s Story, and Get Crafty With Our New Classroom Activities! Traidcraft’s Show You Care campaign is using the story of Swazi Candles in Swaziland to remind everyone why the pioneering work of Traidcraft is so important. Schools can support Traidcraft by learning about our producers and (most importantly) buying […]

Snack Attack Group Competition Pack 2016 – Business Studies Activities For KS2 to KS4 The Snack Attack Challenge is back for 2016! Invent a Fairtrade snack, design the packaging and promotional campaign and win £100 of Traidcraft goodies for your school! This activity will tick some boxes for the school too, with links to DT, art, literacy, English and citizenship. It’ll also help to foster an enterprising spirit, build […]

Design and Make Your Own Fashion Show – Textural Effects Lesson Plan For KS2 Art And Design A fashion house has been let down by its lead designer just weeks ahead of its annual showcase. Can your class save the day?

Hunting for Treasure – PSHE learning resource for KS1 and KS2 In 2014, we commissioned artist Bob Karper to explore the theme of Role Models with primary school pupils. This led to ‘Treasure’, an inter-generational project which connected pupils with residents at local care homes to explore who they treasure in their lives through poetry, music, drama, storytelling and making. It is our aim to explore […]

Meaning And Origins Of Names - Etymology Lesson Plan For KS1/2 English Musing on the origins of our monikers – be they John, Elsa, Havoc or Disney – will give children a taste for etymology, and open up subjects across the curriculum, take a look with this lesson plan.

Explore The Differences Between Your History Topics - Lesson plan When studying history as separate units, Skara Brae can seem a stone’s throw from Imperial Rome. This lesson plan has the aim to help children understand how everything fits together…

Creative Spark – Construction Techniques Lesson Plan For KS2 Art And Design Stuck in an artistic slump? Start thinking like a computer to reboot your inspiration,with this lesson plan.

Y4 Grammar and Punctuation: Determiners and Articles – English Resource for KS2 This resource is a 6-page sample of Keen Kite’s Ready, Steady, Practise! – Year 4 Grammar and Punctuation series. Pages 1 to 3 feature sample questions and answers taken from Ready, Steady, Practise! – Year 4 Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book: English KS2. Pages 4 to 6 feature guidance, questions and answers taken from Ready, […]

Y3 Fractions and Decimals: Subtract Fractions - Maths resource for KS2 6-page sample of Keen Kite’s Ready, Steady, Practise! – Year 3 Fractions and Decimals series. Pages 1 to 3 feature sample questions and answers taken from Ready, Steady, Practise! – Year 3 Fractions and Decimals Pupil Book: Maths KS2 Pages 4 to 6 feature guidance, questions and answers taken from Ready, Steady, Practise! – Year […]

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