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Colour mixing KS1 activities

Colour mixing KS1 – Ways to use picturebook Colour and Me Delight in the colours of the rainbow, and help your pupils understand the beauty of every shade with Michaela Dias-Hayes' brilliant picturebook

Paddington activities KS1 PDF

Paddington activities KS1 – Cross-curricular classroom ideas A Bear Called Paddington remains as engagingly fresh and accessible today as it was when published in 1958. It’s great fun to read aloud. The chapters feature linked yet self-contained stories, offering rich opportunities for cross-curricular KS1 activities. There’s also plenty of scope for children to read on independently through the other titles in the […]

Common exception words quiz

Y2 common exception words – Spelling quiz Spelling goes hand in hand with decoding, reading comprehension and vocabulary development. This Y2 common exception words activity from Y2 ESSENTIALspelling brings together each of these. Use this quiz on its own, or combine it with activities suggested in our tricky words article from Michelle Nicholson. Alternatively, make several copies of the grid to chop […]

Ough words lesson plan

Ough words – Fun doughnut-themed lesson plan Set up an imaginary baked goods delivery service to explore the spelling of ‘ough’ words with Cara Fairhall’s scrummy idea... This download contains a lesson plan and all the resources you need to carry out the lesson. ‘Ough’ words can be tricky to master. ‘Ough’ can represent so many different sounds and there’s no obvious […]

a-e split digraph words lesson plan

a-e split digraph words – Caveman Dave KS1 lesson plan Use a popular Nick Sharratt book and some fancy dress to teach a-e split digraph words… Bring wonder into your next phonics lesson by using a magical book bag to reveal the focused storybook Caveman Dave by Nick Sharratt. For fun, pretend to be a character from the story and persuade your TA or headteacher […]

Homophones worksheet

Homophones worksheet – Joke-themed activities for KS1/KS2 Looking for a homophones worksheet that will grab students’ attention? These free resources for KS1 and K21 are part of the Beano’s SPaG Lolz programme. Homophones worksheets The first homophones worksheet (differentiated for KS1 and KS2) asks students to complete a sentence by picking the correct answer from two homophones. Example sentences include: The second worksheet […]

Fact file – How to teach informational writing in primary school Fact file example Before they embark on writing their own fact file, show your students this fact file template. It will help pupils identify the key features of the text type. This will assist them in creating a set of criteria, or a toolkit, for when they eventually write their own. What is a fact […]

An old tin kettle, representing historical objects

Historical objects – Using them to bring the past to life Bring stories, characters or historical events to life with these hands-on activities...

Consonant blends worksheets

Consonant blends – KS1 handwriting & comprehension This resource pack includes four consonant blends worksheets. There’s a selection of activities to practise comprehension skills, handwriting, spelling and letter formation. ‘mp’ words This blending consonants worksheet has four sentences, each missing a word which features the letters ‘mp’. Each sentence has an image, and three ‘mp’ words, such as lamp, ramp and lump, […]

Body parts KS1 cards

Body parts KS1 – ‘Learn the Body Parts’ name cards Transform your classroom into an immersive learning environment with these vibrant body parts KS1 reference cards. They’re designed to support children in Early Years and KS1 as they explore the intricacies of the human body. Each card features a clear illustration of a specific body part, accompanied by a corresponding label card. This provides a […]

Person jumping from 'Can't' to 'Can' to represent fixed mindset

Fixed mindset? – Theory, controversy and real classroom examples We explore the concept of fixed mindset vs growth mindset, the controversies surrounding the theory and hear from teachers who have put it into practice...

Geographical Association

Welcome to the National Festival of Fieldwork 2024! The Geographical Association (GA) is delighted to host the National Festival of Fieldwork again in 2024. So, what is this event? Fieldwork is an important part of geographical learning in the classroom, but it is sometimes a challenge to organise it. The GA is supporting teachers by providing free resources to help you all to […]

Relationship education lesson plan

Relationship education – KS1/2 SEN set of lessons Try these relationship education group work and behaviour activities from Kate Bradley… As of September 2020, schools are required to follow statutory guidance concerning the teaching of relationship education in primary schools and relationships and sex education in secondary schools. You can use this lesson plan to implement this guidance into your teaching. The DfE […]

Man holding box of objects from desk, representing jobs for ex teachers

Jobs for ex-teachers – Real stories from those who’ve left Do you dream of leaving the chalkface for good? Read the stories of other teachers who have done exactly that (and don't regret it)...

Reciprocal reading worksheet - Teachwire

Reciprocal reading – What it is, how to use it and worksheets Are you struggling to juggle what seems like an endless number of reading abilities that require different level texts? Why not try reciprocal reading? This free worksheet helps guide students through the reciprocal reading process, encouraging active engagement and improvement of comprehension skills. Find out all about reciprocal reading and how to use it in […]

KS1 time lesson plan

KS1 time – Bus route lesson to teach time and calculation Develop maths skills and sneak in some physical activity by turning your classroom into a bus route, says Blair Minchin...

Position and direction Year 1 lesson plan

Position and direction Year 1 – Outdoor pirate-themed maths Take on the role of a pirate captain to develop pupils’ positional and directional understanding in this KS1 lesson...

Alma Thomas lesson plan

Alma Thomas lesson plan – Sunny KS1/KS2 art Adele Darlington shows us how to celebrate summer with paintings inspired by the work of Alma Thomas...

Maps KS1 lesson plans

Maps KS1 – Two exciting lesson plans to try These innovative maps KS1 lesson plans will have you going on a bear hunt and exploring the area just outside your school… Teach geography terminology with Bear Hunt The next time you’re off on a bear hunt, think of all the geographic skills you could be developing with your class. Get started with this maps […]

ks1 stories with familiar settings resource

KS1 stories with familiar settings – Lesson plans and worksheets Using the book Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems, this ‘KS1 stories with familiar settings’ resource encourages children to write a story about their favourite soft toy. They’ll also practise forming upper and lower case letters. KS1 stories with familiar settings resource contents Objectives Family stories resource pack This download also contains a KS1 stories with […]

Body and legs of people waiting for interview, representing teacher interview questions

Teacher interview questions – How to nail your next interview Getting hired as a teacher can be a daunting process – here's how to get through the interview stage and secure your dream job...

Free resources for teaching drama

Teaching drama – First lesson plan and tips for putting on a play Teaching drama for the first time Are you new to teaching drama? Or would you like some new ideas for teaching your first drama class? This download contains a 12-page PDF of teaching material for just one class. For every goal listed, there are several drama activity options you can choose from, depending on the […]

Drama games for kids booklets

Drama games for kids – 48 fun ideas for KS1 and KS2 Want to help your pupils develop skills from empathy to verbal reasoning, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re a drama teacher looking for new drama games for kids to play? This download contains 8 quick drama activity ideas from Sam Marsden to spark children’s imaginations, plus 40 classic drama games every teacher […]

Schoolchildren in uniform looking happy, representing friendship activities

Friendship activities – Games and advice for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Some children need more help with friendships than others. These friendship activities and pearls of wisdom will help pupils connect with their peers and navigate social situations more effectively...

A snow leopard at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

5 reasons to visit… Chester Zoo Here’s what a WILD school trip to Chester Zoo has to offer your students… 30 Second Briefing Chester Zoo is a conservation charity that welcomes over 130,000 young people on educational visits each year. The zoo is passionate about conservation education and wants to inspire as many educators and learners as possible about the importance of […]

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