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Adverts KS2 lesson plan

Adverts KS2 – Analyse advertising techniques & create your own As well as encouraging a more critical attitude towards adverts, this KS2 lesson develops children’s media skills. They’ll work in multi-role teams to produce a short advert promoting a cause that they care about. The children in your class are exposed to many adverts across a range of media. Do you ever wonder how critical […]

Roald Dahl books – Teaching their subversive themes in class Roald Dahl’s books are often hilarious, packed with larger-than-life characters, imaginative settings and humorous situations. But behind these there are also thought-provoking issues and questions for children to consider, says creative learning consultant, writer and former teacher, Carey Fluker Hunt… Dahl is a master storyteller and his books simply fizz with memorable characters and outrageous happenings. […]

Teaching handwriting – Best strategies and resources In this comprehensive guide on teaching handwriting, we explore essential strategies, resources and tips to help you effectively develop your students’ handwriting skills… Why is teaching handwriting important? There’s plenty of emphasis on handwriting in the EYFS profile, and throughout the KS1 and KS2 English national curriculum. The national curriculum guidance states that there should […]

Child planning out story writing

Story writing – Best storyboard templates & creative writing ideas Whether it's writing short stories, creating comic strips or filmmaking, every tale needs the right structure to be told well...

Morning Challenge resources

Morning Challenge – Free morning tasks for Years 1-6 Morning Challenge provides fun and engaging daily educational resources for primary-aged students, helping you save valuable time. All the resources are designed for full-screen viewing on an interactive whiteboard. Here we’re offering a variety of sample resources from Morning Challenge. The pack contains wellbeing, maths and English resources, plus classic morning resources for both KS1 […]

Talk partners high-fiving each other

Talk partners – The what, the why and the how Learn the most effective way to use this classroom staple, including important dos and don'ts, with this advice from Jack Dabell, education advisor at Tapestry...

Young pupils in class, representing adaptive teaching

Adaptive teaching – What it looks like & why it’s important Adaptive teaching is about making reflective, real-time observations that allow you to change your teaching on the go...

Character description – Best resources for KS1/KS2 Create characters with depth, desires and three dimensions with these excellent activities, ideas, lesson plans and more...

Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance

Design and Technology Progression Framework – Guidance The Design and Technology Progression Framework (included in this download) was developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for D&T. Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance This download contains a document full of guidance for teachers on understanding the Framework, covering: There are also ideas for how […]

Mother’s Day ideas 2025 – Easy card and craft ideas for schools Help children celebrate Mother's Day with these themed activities and ideas for primary school...

Red Nose Day activities – Best 2025 school resources Friday 21st March is Red Nose Day – here's some ideas for having fun and fundraising for a great cause...

Teacher burnout work-life balance self-evaluation worksheet

Teacher burnout – Self-evaluation worksheet Raise awareness of teacher burnout with this free ‘Wheel of Teaching’ wellbeing resource. Teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers, but it can also be exhausting. Long hours, endless paperwork and the emotional demands of supporting pupils can quickly lead to teacher burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to take a step back, reflect and […]

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – Classroom resources and activities Tackle some serious issues and open a dialogue about mental health in your classroom with these resources...

Yoga in primary schools activity PDF

Yoga in primary schools – 5-minute poem and stretching exercise Want to introduce yoga into your primary school? This beautifully structured yoga routine for primary schools combines movement, breathwork and poetry to guide children through a series of gentle stretches inspired by nature. As they embody a tree, rain, a mountain and a growing seed, children will improve their physical awareness. They’ll also experience a […]

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Resources, lessons and ideas Use Safer Internet Day this February to educate children about being responsible online, with these fun, informative resources...

Thinking maps templates and lesson plan

Thinking maps – 8 free templates and how to use them If you’re still only using sheets of differentiated questions to develop reading comprehension, it’s time to update your practice with thinking maps, says Nikki Gamble… It’s 10am on Monday and the literacy lesson in Green class is in full swing. The children are well-organised and appear to be working purposefully on the task at hand. […]

LGBT History Month 2025 – Best resources for primary & secondary February is LGBT History Month so we've rounded up some great resources that you can use to educate and celebrate...

Emotional literacy – Passport intervention worksheet & advice This emotional literacy PDF is a tool designed to promote pupils’ confidence and resilience, their skills of organisation and presentation, and their attitude to their learning – all through improved understanding of themselves. How to use this emotional literacy resource This emotional literacy passport is a tool to promote pupils’ confidence and resilience, their skills […]

Hogarth Primary schoolchildren standing in outdoor area

Hogarth Primary – From failing school to inspiring community A passionate leadership team has transformed Brentwood’s once failing Hogarth Primary into a vibrant and inspiring community...

Le Ballon Rouge KS2 lesson plan

Le Ballon Rouge – KS2 short film French lesson plan Use this lesson plan, based on the beautiful short film Le Ballon Rouge, to inspire students to love languages, literacy and film… This lesson is taken from Into Film’s resource, Love Languages – French, created in partnership with the Association for Language Learning. The resource features curricular linked activities, lesson ideas and film clips from […]

Animal heroes lesson plan

Animal heroes – Cross-curricular KS2 lesson plan Most children will instinctively love a cute kitten or playful puppy. However, understanding the important roles animals have in society – and the extraordinary work of animal heroes – can create greater empathy and compassion… Ask the class what comes to mind when they think of the word ‘hero’. Compare their answers with surveys from […]

EAL lesson plan example

EAL lesson plan – Example documents for teachers Supporting EAL pupils in all subjects can be tricky, but using these simple strategies in your classroom will make it easier...

Asexual reproduction in plants KS2 lesson plan

Asexual reproduction in plants KS2 – RHS propagation lesson This lesson helps KS2 children understand that asexual reproduction in plants produces clones which are genetically identical to the parent plant. They’ll also learn that sexual reproduction in plants produces seeds, which then grow into plants that are similar, but not identical to, the parent plant. Children will have a go at growing new plants […]

Children's mental health activities

Children’s mental health activities – Free pack for schools This comprehensive activites pack is designed specifically to support children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing in primary schools. Using it in class can help you create a positive environment for all pupils. Whether you’re addressing the needs of a specific child or promoting a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing across your classroom, this pack provides […]

Arctic explorers KS2 creative writing and geography resource

Arctic explorers – KS2 creative writing and geography resource Bring exploration and adventure into your classroom with this KS2 Arctic explorers activity. It’s a fantastic tool to engage children in creative writing while supporting cross-curricular learning. It’s designed to encourage young writers to imagine and describe an exciting expedition to a real or imagined place, all within 500 words – though there’s space for […]

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