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Diwali KS1 lesson plan

Diwali KS1 – Celebrating origin stories lesson plan Explore the vibrancy of Diwali and get to the heart of what it means for Hindus...

WAGOLL classroom resources

WAGOLL Packs from Real Authors Peer inside the mind of award-winning children’s authors and help pupils understand how to create engaging characters, captivating atmospheres and suspenseful situations. Our collection of free WAGOLL resource packs contains a range of different teaching packs. Each one comprises an exclusive extract, working wall template, teaching notes, and worksheets.

Super KS1 Books Planning

Super KS1 Books – 30+ Recommendations With Planning Looking for inspiring KS1 books to use in your classroom? These free planning PDFs focus on a range of top-notch titles and feature a range of cross-curricular activities that help young pupils explore characters, themes and creative projects inspired by these tales.

Illustration of floating numbers and calculators, representing maths mastery

Maths mastery – What success looks like Getting to grips with maths can often conjure images of tediously repeating times tables, but implementing a mastery approach will take children’s learning much deeper...

Illustration of bubble bath, representing staff wellbeing

Staff wellbeing – What really works? Never mind throwaway tick-box exercises; true teacher wellbeing means changing some fundamental processes in school and beyond

Man in suit shouting at smartphone, representing parent communication

Parent communication – WhatsApp groups have gotten out of hand Introducing pupils to the basics of online etiquette is all very well... but won’t someone please think of the parents?

Talk for writing model texts by Pie Corbett

Talk for Writing model texts – Poppy, Waldo And The Giant by Pie Corbett If you’re looking for Talk for Writing model texts, you’re in luck! This free resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive meeting story, Poppy, Waldo and the Giant, as the basis for creative writing and story structure activities. Draw story maps and explore the tale through drama. Next focus on the grammar for writing and […]

Oxford University Press (Secondary)

5 reasons to try… White Rose Maths Practice Journals A new Key Stage 1 and 2 homework resource from Oxford University Press and White Rose Maths 1. Ensure consistency Written by White Rose authors, the Maths Practice Journals are aligned to the White Rose Maths schemes of learning. This allows for complete fidelity to the scheme and helps build consistency in your classroom, with […]

Birthday classroom display

Birthday classroom display – Free teacher download A cake-themed classroom birthday display is a delightful and creative way to celebrate students’ birthdays while adding a touch of colour to your classroom. This colorful and visually appealing display is not only exciting for the birthday boy or girl, but also serves as a source of joy and inspiration for the entire class. To […]

Part-time teachers – Stop insisting on full-time contracts We must stop insisting that all teachers be shackled to a full-time contract in a misguided attempt at conformity

Paul Dix behaviour resource

Paul Dix behaviour – Dos and don’ts for schools Too often, the way in which schools respond to difficult pupil behaviour risks making things worse for everyone. This Paul Dix behaviour download sets out what schools should and should not be doing to manage the behaviour of pupils – particularly those with SEND. Paul Dix behaviour advice There are many children whose behaviour perpetually […]

The Roman Baths

5 reasons to try… the Roman Baths 1. Learn where it really happened The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe. Located in the heart of the city of Bath, it consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. Visitors can still walk on the original Roman pavements […]

Adaptable Lesson Plan Template for KS1 and KS2

Primary lesson plan template – Editable and adaptable This is a straightforward, easy-to-adapt blank primary lesson plan template for KS1/2. Primary lesson plan template An editable primary lesson plan template is a valuable tool for teachers. It provides you with a structured framework to design and deliver effective lessons. Teacher Kelly Davis has thoughtfully designed this template with various fields to ensure comprehensive […]

Editable lesson plan template

Editable lesson plan template – Free teacher printable This editable lesson plan template is suitable for KS1-KS4. Because it’s a Word doc you can add or delete rows as required. Editable lesson plan template This editable lesson plan template has space for you to make notes about ‘prior learning’ and ‘next lesson’. This allows you to build on students’ existing knowledge and seamlessly […]

Punctuation games resources for KS1 and KS2

Punctuation worksheets – Games and activities for KS1/2 This punctuation worksheets download contains printable resources for: Read Sarah Farrell’s article to find instructions for how to play all of these simple punctuation games with your pupils. Punctuation worksheets for KS2 These worksheets for KS2 cover: Use them to help your class get a handle on this important punctuation learning. Students will need to […]

Backward planning sheet

Backward planning – Lesson planning template We always start a journey by identifying the destination first and then planning the best route. Why should planning for learning be any different? It shouldn’t. This lesson plan template helps with backward planning of lessons. Start from the right-hand column – going backwards. Omit the left-hand column if you are using to plan a […]

Werewolf silhouette in front of full moon

Does a full moon affect children’s behaviour? If you believe your students’ behaviour is worse when there’s a full moon, you’re quite likely to be proved right, warns Gordon Cairns – and that’s just the start of it...

Cartoon of maths equipment, representing maths misconceptions

Maths misconceptions – How to clear up common mistakes Think you know what maths is all about? Think again... your assumptions might be muddying the waters of your teaching

Cartoon hands putting together two pieces of a heart, representing PACE approach

PACE approach – The SEND training that changed my life Following the ‘empathy road’ transformed the way Ginny Bootman approaches her SEND pupils, all thanks to the PACE approach...

Boy with cartoon question marks above his head, representing estimation maths

Estimation maths – Activity ideas for KS1 and KS2 Foster curiosity, collaboration and enjoyment of maths with these estimation activities

Reading comprehension worksheets

Reading comprehension worksheets – 12 KS1/2 activities These reading comprehension worksheets are part of Oxford University Press’s Project X Origins library. This comprises a rich and vibrant variety of fiction and non-fiction resources for guided, independent and whole-clas reading. No matter what book you’re reading in class, use these worksheets to track what’s happening in the plot, new words you come across […]

Literacy Tree

Literacy Tree book-based learning Literacy Tree is an immersive, book-based platform designed to engage and motivate writers while ensuring all national curriculum skills and objectives are carefully sequenced. Perfect if you’re after a cohesive and coherent plan. The complete book-based approach to primary school English! Now used by over 1,000 member schools and in international schools across the world, […]

Birthday Duck KS1 reading comprehension pack

Birthday Duck – KS1 reading comprehension pack What is The Birthday Duck by Michael Morpurgo about? The main character in The Birthday Duck, Sam, is a city boy through and through. He isn’t looking forward to his school trip to Nethercott Farm at all. But busy days of farm work, animals and learning all about nature weave their magic. When Sam finds […]

Body parts EYFS – Snap game for Early Years Broaden children’s understanding of the world by helping them to learn nine key parts of the body with this simple, fun body parts EYFS snap game… In the vibrant world of early childhood education, fostering interactive and enjoyable learning experiences is paramount. This body parts EYFS snap card game presents an exciting opportunity to engage […]

CLA

Use CLA Copyright Essentials to Copy, Right Julie from CLA answers your questions about CLA Copyright Essentials training and its benefits… Why make CLA Copyright Essentials? As an ex-teacher, I know how time-poor educators are, but I also know that they want to do the right thing – by creators, and by their learners. Every year we run a survey with educators […]

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