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Jolly Phonics word bank

Jolly Phonics word bank – KS1/2 literacy resource Compiled by Jolly Phonics co-author, Sue Lloyd, this 15-page Jolly Phonics word bank document contains a comprehensive collection of example words for each of the 42 letter sounds. Use each entry for segmenting (blending and identifying sounds in words) practice with children. The words in this Jolly Phonics word bank appear in the Jolly Phonics […]

Maths mastery approach

Maths mastery approach – ‘Do it, twist it, solve it’ explainer This PDF explains all about the ‘Do It, Twist It, Solve It’ maths mastery approach. Learn how you can implement it in your classroom… Steve Lomax created the maths mastery approach ‘Do It, Twist It, Solve It’ (or ‘Do It, Secure It, Deepen It’). This maths mastery approach supports teaching for ‘secure and deep understanding’. […]

KS2 maths worksheets

KS2 maths worksheets – Curriculum-aligned for Years 3-6 This series of free downloadable KS2 maths worksheets are all aligned with the curriculum. Answers are provided and fun illustrations and layouts will keep children engaged. Reasoning/problem-solving Introduce Year 3 pupils to reasoning and problem-solving through these highly engaging monster-themed KS2 maths worksheets. Children need to apply their mathematical skills in a fun, imaginative context […]

When the Sky Falls resources

When the Sky Falls – 9 KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle. This is a story about the impact of war, the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over nine weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for […]

Resources for The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow

The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow – 7 KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over seven weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for detailed study. Use the slides to delve into the themes, characters and literary devices used by Goodfellow. To reinforce learning and […]

Animals including humans resources

Animals including humans – Non-fiction extracts and questions This KS2 educational resource explores different elements of the topic ‘Animals including humans’. There are three non-fiction extracts to take a look at: Animals including humans PowerPoints Each extract comes with an accompanying PowerPoint, designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the topic of animals including humans. To reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking, the […]

Resource for Caged Bird by Maya Angelou

Caged Bird by Maya Angelou – Classroom PowerPoint This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the poem Caged Bird by Maya Angelou. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the poem, this resource breaks the poem into manageable chunks for detailed study. Use the slides to delve into the themes and literary devices used by Angelou. To reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking, the […]

Little Badman resources

Little Badman – Four Killer Aunties KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties by Humza Arshad and Henry White. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over four weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for detailed study. Use the slides to delve into the themes, characters and […]

Adjectives KS2 lesson plan

Adjectives KS2 – Write a menu for a monster restaurant Encourage children to use adjectives by creating a gruesome menu fit for a fantasy creature. In this fun adjectives KS2 lesson plan, pupils will write a menu fit for a monster – lumpy eyeball soup, anyone? With so many restaurants to choose from and so many dishes on offer, how do we even begin to […]

The Japanese train that stops for just one high school student

The curious tale of the Japanese train that stopped for just one high school student With no other reliable means of getting to school on time, read about what happened to this Japanese school student...

Perimeter KS2 resources

Perimeter KS2 – Worksheets for Years 3, 4 and 5 Use these free perimeter KS2 worksheets from White Rose Maths to help pupils practise this important area of maths. Perimeter KS2 worksheets Year 3 Learning objective: Calculate the perimeters of 2D shapes in centimetres or millimetres. Task: Calculate the perimeters of the given shapes using the measurements given. Year 4 Learning objective: Measure and calculate […]

Area and perimeter – Best worksheets and ideas for KS1/2 maths Help primary children know their shapes inside and out with these geometry teaching resources for area and perimeter...

Fractions worksheets

Fractions worksheets – Editable worksheets for Year 3/4 If your Year 3 or Year 4 class are struggling with finding fractions where the numerator is higher than 1 (eg 2/3 of 15), try these step-by-step differentiated fractions worksheets by teacher Sophie Bartlett. These free, editable fractions worksheets are also useful for pupils who struggle with fractions in word problems. They help children to […]

School children following Ashley Booth reading curriculum

Ashley Booth reading – 400+ fully resourced KS2 lessons This free download offers comprehensive and structured reading lessons for KS2...

A two-page KS2 drama lesson plan

Drama activities KS2 – Playful improvisation exercises We all improvise every day, so here are some ways to build on this intuitive skill through playful acting exercises...

Harry Potter assembly resources

Harry Potter assembly – Two ideas for primary Use these Harry Potter assembly resources to conjure up a little Hogwarts magic at school. The first download contains a teacher’s script to follow plus all the other resources you need. The second assembly, themed around teamwork, comes with an editable teacher’s script, PowerPoint and more. First Harry Potter assembly This Harry Potter assembly plan, […]

Ashley Booth reading resources

Year 3 reading – 6 weeks of planning (part 4) This Year 3 reading collection contains six weeks of planning. Use the resources to complete three lessons over the course of each week. The resource list sets out each week’s theme, and there’s a separate PowerPoint for each day’s lesson. The text is linked to or included as a PDF. There are some instances where […]

Ashley Booth reading resources

Year 3 reading – 6 weeks of planning (part 3) This Year 3 reading collection contains 6 weeks of planning. Use the resources to complete three lessons over the course of each week. The resource list sets out each week’s theme, and there’s a separate PowerPoint for each day’s lesson. The text is linked to or included as a PDF. There are some instances where […]

Ashley Booth reading resources

Year 3 reading – 12 weeks of planning (part 2) This Year 3 reading collection contains 12 weeks of planning. Use the resources to complete three lessons over the course of each week. The resource list sets out each week’s theme, and there’s a separate PowerPoint for each day’s lesson. The text is linked to or included as a PDF. There are some instances where […]

Ashley Booth reading resources

Year 3 reading – 11 weeks of planning (part 1) This Year 3 reading collection contains 11 weeks of planning. Use the resources to complete three lessons over the course of each week. The resource list sets out each week’s theme, and there’s a separate PowerPoint for each day’s lesson. The text is linked to or included as a PDF. There are some instances where […]

Resources for Holes by Louis Sachar

Holes by Louis Sachar – Six KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the iconic, bestselling novel Holes by Louis Sachar. It’s a captivating story that has engaged readers of all ages with its unique plot and intriguing characters. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over six weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for detailed […]

Count Your Carbon

Why I love… Eco-Schools’ Count Your Carbon tool Emma Powell, assistant principal and sustainability lead at Darlinghurst Academy, discusses the impact of Eco-Schools’ Count Your Carbon tool How did you hear about the tool? I heard about Count Your Carbon through Eco-Schools England, a fantastic free educational programme for educational settings that I have been a part of for the past 10 years. […]

STEM education word and illustrations

STEM education – Downloads, activities and ideas for teachers What does STEM stand for and how can you implement it in the classroom? Find out here...

KS1 music lesson plan

KS1 music – Add sound effects to your favourite stories From the clunk of the Tin Man to the thud of a Gruffalo, music can add atmosphere to children’s stories. This KS1 music lesson plan contains ideas to get your pupils started… Do you sometimes imagine sounds in your head when reading a book? Or maybe certain passages remind you of sounds or music you […]

Red Nose Day ideas guide

Red Nose Day schools – Primary and secondary guides These Red Nose Day schools guides contain everything you need to get set for some serious funny business. Do something silly. Do something daft. Raise a smile, a laugh and a whole load of cash. Whatever you and your school do this Red Nose Day, the money you raise could help put food on plates […]

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