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Reading for pleasure KS1 resources

Reading for Pleasure KS1 – Book review worksheets This reading for pleasure KS1 resource will help you to inspire a love of reading in your pupils. Print the whole booklet off or simply select the pages you wish to print, and print multiple pages for your group. As well as the activities, there are also attractive posters and famous inspiring quotes which you […]

RE curriculum resources

RE curriculum – Example KS1/2 curriculum and curriculum map This RE curriculum and curriculum map example from Hethersett CEVE Primary School, created by Matthew Lane, aims to enable children to: The RE curriculum is centred on the study of Christianity with links then made outwards to other faiths and worldviews. To create commonality between Key Stages and Year Groups there are Golden Threads that […]

Schoolboy with Developmental Language Disorder smiling at teacher

Developmental Language Disorder – Strategies to try in school We explain what Developmental Language Disorder is and how you can support pupils affected by it – while at the same time improving learning for everyone else…

Question words lesson plan

Question words – Fun crime science KS1 literacy lesson plan Use an imaginary crime scene to teach children how to read, spell and use question words… Thinking of exciting and fun ways to introduce and use tricky words is always a challenge. Add the extra element of introducing punctuation and grammar elements and you might be left thinking, ‘Argh!’ This lesson plan, based around the […]

About me worksheet

About me worksheet – Puzzle piece display for new school year This engaging About Me worksheet is an excellent activity for children to complete on transition day or at the beginning of the new school year. It’s designed with the intent to foster self-expression and to help you get to know your pupils better. Pupils start by filling in their name and age. Next, they can […]

Letter tracing worksheets

Letter formation sheets – A to Z worksheets This complete set of PDF letter formation sheets covers each letter of the alphabet. Each of these letter tracing worksheets features dotted letters for children to practise correct letter formation. There’s also a picture to colour in for each. There are 27 sheets in total – that’s each letter from A-Z plus an additional one […]

Early Years activities – Sharing, taking turns and helping others Try out these easy activities to develop children's teamworking skills in Early Years...

Times tables list, representing rote learning

Rote learning – How far can memorisation take students? Is rote learning an effective teaching strategy? What about when it comes to times tables? We delve into the pros and cons of this teaching style...

Illustration of a rocket in space, representing science books

Science books – Using fiction to engage learners Alom Shaha explains how we can use fiction to engage children with science...

Halloween worksheets

Halloween worksheets – Adjectives task for KS1/2 Looking for Halloween worksheets? This one focuses on adjectives, helping students to enhance their descriptive writing skills. Our Halloween-themed worksheet features a range of sentences. Students need to identify and circle the adjective that describes the underlined noun. For instance, in the sentence “I am wearing a funny costume to the Halloween party”, the adjective […]

Note lengths PowerPoint

Note lengths – Crotchets and quavers cards plus teaching ideas Use these frog and tadpole-themed note lengths cards to teach pupils about crotchet rests, crotchets and quavers. The number of syllables in the words ‘frog’ and ‘tadpole’ will help pupils to remember the note lengths. Find teaching ideas for using the cards in your music lessons below. Teaching ideas Introducing note lengths At my school, […]

Teach Primary issue 18.4 is out NOW! This issue’s focus is on wellbeing, and it does seem to me that everyone is in dire need of advice on how to boost the mental health of both pupils and colleagues right now. At West Lea, a special needs school, there is a strong focus on the idea that if a school community is […]

Neon

5 reasons to try… Neon 1. Inspire students with STEM jobs of the future What careers does the future hold? It’s hard to imagine the future, but engineers work to improve people’s lives and help solve some of the planet’s most challenging problems. Inspire your class by showing them what a future career in engineering might look like. Get a […]

Kid surrounded by rainbow of fruit for Healthy Eating Week

Healthy Eating Week – 2025 resources and ideas for celebrating in school Celebrate Healthy Eating Week in school this June with these ideas and resources...

Number bonds to 10 games

Number bonds to 10 games – Dice worksheets for KS1/2 In these number bonds to 10 games, children begin by rolling a dice. They count the dots before colouring in the corresponding number of circles on the included worksheet. This initial step reinforces numeracy skills and adds an element of excitement to the learning process. Next, children complete the number bond by colouring in the […]

Town is by the Sea – Creative activities for KS1/KS2 Take a trip back to the 1950s with Joanne Schwartz and Sydney Smith’s multi-layered picturebook, Town is by the Sea This lovely, light-filled picturebook has hidden depths and is well worth reading and exploring with your class. It follows a day in the life of a boy living in a 1950s coastal mining town. Sydney […]

Handa's Surprise activities word mat

Handa’s Surprise activities – Fruity word mat If you’re looking for Handa’s Surprise activities, use this colourful word mat with pictures to inspire children during a writing session. The book features a tale of friendship, surprises and the beauty of unexpected discoveries. The mat includes the following words: What is Handa’s Surprise about? Handa’s Surprise is a children’s picture book written and […]

Christmas maths worksheet

Christmas maths – KS1 number bonds and addition to 10 This Christmas maths activity sheet tasks pupils with entering the missing numbers in a series of Santa hats, so that the two numbers inside each hat add up to 10. Integrating festive themes into educational activities can enhance engagement and motivation, making learning more enjoyable and memorable. This Santa hats maths activity provides a meaningful […]

Marley's Pride resources

Marley’s Pride – Discussion guide and colouring sheet Use this discussion guide to talk about picturebook Marley’s Pride with your students. Questions include: There’s also a colouring sheet for children to complete, based on the story. What is Marley’s Pride about? Marley is a nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award […]

Young female sports teacher holding up a stopwatch, representing coaching models

Coaching models – Types, benefits and pitfalls for schools We take a look at coaching in schools, exploring best practice and things to steer clear of...

Play script resource

Play script – Ten one-page scenes for early readers and EAL This free play script download contains ten one-page scenes for early readers or English language learners. You can use these scripts in a variety of ways: There are also step-by-step instructions in the download for using the scripts with your students, discussion questions, and two extension activities. Play script titles Drama Notebook is one of […]

Child and teacher in classroom doing SPaG

SPaG – What it is and how to teach it consistently across your school Sara Wernham explains how implementing a consistent and integrated SPaG programme can improve learning outcomes for every year group...

Climate change lesson resources

Climate change lesson – Taking action resources for KS1/KS2 This free, adaptable climate change lesson resource from the Centre for Sustainable Energy will help you teach this important subject in primary school. Climate change lesson download Included in this lesson download: KS1 starter activity Use the questions on the ‘taking action on climate change’ PowerPoint to get the learning started. Next, have a brainstorming […]

CPD diary for teachers

CPD diary – Free editable template for teachers A CPD diary is a powerful tool to help you take ownership of and document your professional development. As well as the basics of where and when, this free, editable CPD diary allows you to record the following information: Why keep a CPD diary? Maintaining a CPD diary encourages you to reflect on your learning […]

Blended classroom learning – What it is and how to use it We take a closer look at the method of combining in-person teaching with remote learning...

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