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Philosophy for primary schools KS2 medium-term plan

Philosophy for primary schools – KS2 medium-term plan Introduce children to philosophy and develop their reasoning and questioning skills with this philosophy for primary schools resource. It will develop their understanding of ethics and virtues and also provides wider SMSC (Social, Moral, Social and Cultural) experiences. It can work well with any year group from 2 to 6, but especially for Lower Key […]

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...

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 […]

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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...

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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 […]

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 […]

Reading Solutions UK

5 reasons to try… DreamBox Reading Plus Help primary pupils develop a lasting love of reading… 1. Personalised reading journey Each pupil has different needs, and it can be challenging to implement a reading intervention strategy that will benefit the whole class. With Reading Plus, each pupil is placed on a personalised learning path based on their strengths and skills gaps. When […]

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