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Wind speed measurement instructions

Wind speed measurement – Make an anemometer with paper cups If you want to undertake a wind speed measurement investigation with your class, this two-page PDF explains how to: It’s the perfect activity for groups of three or four and can be done indoors or outdoors. It’s suitable for KS1-KS3 and touches on science (climate), maths (gathering data) and English (following instructions). You will need: […]

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Transform teaching with Pearson’s budget-friendly teaching resource Learn how the award-winning Primary Interactive Library can help you engage your pupils… We know that keeping children’s attention is more difficult than ever before. That’s why our Primary Interactive Library is home to over 5,000 fun, high-quality interactives and resources for you to use with your pupils, more than any other interactive content provider. […]

SPaG games – Best offline and online ideas for schools Stop! Grammar time. Give kids a fun way to consolidate learning with some interactive activities to test their SPaG skills...

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Learning gap – Combatting the lasting impact of Covid Louise Pink explores the effective strategies schools are using to help children and young people move on from the legacy of Covid and succeed...

Flotsam book activities

Flotsam book – Cross-curricular activities for KS2 In David Wiesner’s Flotsam book, a boy finds a camera on a beach, which contains images of a fantastical underwater world of invented creatures. This wordless picturebook explores natural sciences from specimens to things like floating and sinking; biodegradability and ocean currents. This free PDF contains numerous ideas for writing, drama, music, art and dance, […]

October October KS2 activity ideas

October October – KS2 cross-curricular activity ideas This Yoto Carnegie Medal-winner by Katya Balen explores our connection to the natural world, making it a great choice for Earth Day activities...

Fraction arithmetic worksheet

Fraction arithmetic – SATs-style questions for KS2 maths Use these fraction arithmetic SATs questions at the end of a unit to test and extend students’ understanding, as well as help them to prepare for their exam. These questions have fully-worked solutions. You can display these on a whiteboard, making feedback with students more efficient. Example fraction arithmetic questions There are 32 fraction arithmetic […]

Angles KS2 lesson plan

Angles KS2 – Outdoor measuring angles lesson plan Allow children the time and space to create their own set of bespoke mathematical forms, says Matt Ellis

SEA LIFE Centre activity pack

SEA LIFE Centre – Children’s activity packs (for ages 6 to 14) This fun, educational children’s activity pack will add an extra dimension to your school trip to your local SEA Life Centre and help you make more of your day. There are fun things to do before your visit, as well as on the day. Why not get everyone started right now with the pre-visit puzzles […]

Teaching filmmaking guide

Teaching filmmaking – Ideas and tips for using film in KS1/2 Teaching filmmaking and making your own films at school doesn’t have to be complicated and expensive. You’ve probably already got enough basic gear in your school to get started. This download comprises a 19-page teacher guide containing activity ideas and practical advice on teaching filmmaking and how to use film activities to teach other subjects. […]

Projects on a Page template and example

Projects on a Page – Example and template PowerPoints for D&T This is a Projects on a Page ten-slide PowerPoint presentation template. Use it to showcase children’s D&T work. You can also use this presentation template to gather evidence for self-review purposes and to present children’s work to parents. Also included is a demo presentation, showcasing a project called ‘Teddy’s Safety Jacket’. Projects on a Page […]

Year 3 and 4 spelling list

Year 3 and 4 spelling list – Worksheets, tests and more Help your Year 3 and 4 students nail those statutory spelling words with this selection of classroom resources...

Spelling list Year 3 and 4

Spelling list Year 3 and 4 – PDF, Word doc and PowerPoint This spelling list Year 3 and 4 resource collection contains all the words from English Appendix 1: Spelling. Spelling list Year 3 and 4 PDF Firstly, our PDF document offers a convenient and printable format for easy reference. Organised alphabetically, it presents the spelling list in a clear and accessible manner. This makes it ideal for […]

The House with Chicken Legs teaching resource

The House with Chicken Legs – Explore folklore with KS2 activities The House With Chicken Legs is the extraordinary debut novel from Sophie Anderson. Steeped in traditional Russian folklore with the author’s own unique twist, the story focuses on the traditional tale of Baba Yaga. The House with Chicken Legs makes a tremendous addition to primary classrooms. There are endless possibilities in terms of things you […]

Resources for Migrants by Issa Watanabe

Migrants by Issa Watanabe – Wordless picturebook KS2 activities Migrants by Issa Watanabe is a hauntingly beautiful picture book for KS2 about a challenging journey through a dark landscape. This download includes a PDF of cross-curricular activity ideas, based on the book. There’s an overarching narrative for children to discover in Migrants by Issa Watanabe. However, reading the story isn’t the only way of […]

Wordless picture book lesson plan

Picture books for KS2 – Wordless picture book lesson plan Using picture books for KS2 allows you to make use of the rich language and challenging themes that the very best of these books employ. In this lesson, children will have the opportunity to enjoy the book, Professional Crocodile. They’ll explore the crocodile’s daily routine as he sets off to work. They’ll also have the […]

Planning for Journey by Aaron Becker

Journey by Aaron Becker – KS2 cross-curricular planning If a picture paints a thousand words, it’s easy to see why picture book Journey by Aaron Becker tells such a fantastical, epic tale. With so much to look at and think about, Journey by Aaron Becker is a book that you can read on many levels. As Becker says in a mini-documentary on his […]

Repeated pattern art lesson plan

Repeated pattern art – Additive & subtractive printmaking lesson Repetition isn’t always a creative cul de sac, as this repeated pattern art lesson plan demonstrates… Learning objectives Repeated pattern art Children can quickly learn how to employ a number of simple print processes that offer opportunities to create multiple prints that they can share, swap or give away. The printmaking processes we use in […]

The Ultimate School Trip with Disney Cruise Line

For a chance to WIN a magical four-night cruise this summer with your class!* Disney Cruise Line is giving one lucky UK-based primary school teacher (with the school’s permission), their entire class, and their families the chance to win The Ultimate School Trip this August! Honorary supply teacher Roman Kemp will welcome the winners on board the Disney Dream, where the class will experience unique, magical lessons like never […]

Determiners KS2 lesson plan

Determiners KS2 – Cute hedgehogs grammar lesson plan Make the prickly subject of determiners stick with a cute determiners KS2 lesson focused on these spiky garden favourites… Determiners are scattered across almost every sentence in English. Many of us are blissfully unaware of their determined presence. Since the advent of the 2014 curriculum, children are now introduced to the concept of a determiner […]

Spelling games KS2 worksheets

Spelling games KS2 – 100+ free worksheets Give pupils the chance to explore and experiment with prefixes and suffixes, with over 100 free spelling sheets...

Schoolboy taking part in school led tutoring

School led tutoring – 2024 guidance and advice for teachers Discover everything about school-led tutoring in 2024, from funding and choosing tutors to scheduling and making it work effectively...

Speech bubble made up of different countries' flags, representing EAL in education

EAL in education – Simple strategies for supporting students Elevate your classroom with our guide to EAL in education, packed with tips for inclusivity...

Happy teacher leaning back, representing overcoming teacher stress

Teacher stress – Mindfulness and coping strategies for educators Take a deep breath and find your happy place with these on-the-go tension-busters...

DT mechanisms KS2 lesson plan

DT mechanisms KS2 – Pop-up books lesson plan This DT mechanisms KS2 project focuses on moving pictures created with paper and card. This is an affordable, accessible and educationally sound way to develop children’s understanding. Children never seem to tire of the magic of moving picture books. They are often the most worn and well-used books in the school library. Children enjoy bringing […]

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