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Christmas story worksheets

Christmas writing – Story starter ideas for KS1 and KS2 This creative writing Christmas story starter worksheet includes short tips for students on plot, setting and characters, and space to write their short story and even draw a picture. In the “Setting” section, the worksheet prompts children to consider the atmospheric backdrop of their tale. Is it a snowy, icy landscape, or a cosy indoor […]

Imaginary worlds KS2 resource

Imaginary worlds KS2 – ‘My Iceland’ model text by Pie Corbett Children are expert daydreamers. With Pie Corbett’s imaginary worlds KS2 model text you can channel this into writing about settings full of wonder and secrets... Inside the download This download includes Pie Corbett’s original story My Iceland, and his accompanying lesson plan full of reading and writing ideas and activities. The story comes as a […]

Young kid reading large newspaper

KS2 newspaper report – Best activities & resources Extra! Extra! Boost students' non-fiction writing skills with these newspaper report templates, guidelines, formats, tips, worksheets and more...

Vocabulary worksheets – KS1/2 activity pack Helping children to develop a rich vocabulary is one of the best ways we can support their education. In this download, you’ll find a number of vocabulary worksheets to download and use in your classroom… Most of children’s language development and vocabulary growth will come from organic sources. This is opposed to direct teaching. They […]

Cornell notes template

Cornell notes template – KS1/KS2 note-taking lesson plan Taking effective notes is key for learning and recall, but how to do it without stress? Try this Cornell notes template and lesson plan from teacher Matthew Lane… Sometimes we need children to see and internalise new content upon which to base later learning. This might be as background, or to inform later writing or […]

Rocks Year 3 worksheet

Rocks Year 3 – Characteristics science worksheet This rocks Year 3 worksheet explains that we can use different rocks for different purposes. It shows examples (including images) of: chalk – soft and leaves a clear white mark when dragged along hard surfaces granite – very hard and can be polished to a smooth, shiny finish slate – impermeable and forms long, flat […]

Descriptive poem resource

Descriptive poem – Pie Corbett KS2 resources Set children’s minds in motion with Pie Corbett’s descriptive poem resource, featuring poems and activities about cars and bikes… Start here Writing poetry about bicycles, cars, lorries and aeroplanes can be a sure-fire hit with both boys and girls. A good start is to raid Youtube for a few film clips. Get children to list […]

Management information systems

Management information systems – Essential info for schools What are management information systems and which is the perfect one for your school? We explore how you can use a MIS to bring order to the chaos of running a school or MAT...

Cartoon of SEN teacher dealing with admin

SEN teacher – Streamline your record-keeping Demystify high-quality teaching and learning for SEND to create more efficient ways of working with the limited time and resources you have...

Who Let the Gods Out planning

Who Let the Gods Out planning – Explore tonal shifts & mental health Use this Who Let the Gods Out planning PDF to explore this fast-paced, moving and wonderfully thought-out story with your KS2 class… Maz Evans has nailed writing for kids, while sticking in enough above-board humour to get parents and teachers giggling away too. There is little sweeter than the laughter of children. This book is […]

Chinese New Year colouring book

Chinese New Year colouring – Free PDF printable Improve pupils’ motor skills and encourage careful colouring with these delightful Chinese New Year colouring pages. This engaging activity fosters creativity and provides an opportunity to learn more about the vibrant celebration of Chinese New Year. These themed images can be printed out and distributed to children in class or during break time as you […]

Royal Ballet and Opera

5 reasons to try… the Royal Opera House’s Create Day 1. What is Create Day? Create Day ’24 with the Royal Opera House is a FREE England-wide mass-participation event developed for KS2 classes. Hosted online, the day itself will involve curriculum-linked singing, dancing and design led by ROH artists. The day will be themed around the UN Rights of the Child and aims to highlight […]

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Santa’s STEM workshop – try the IET’s fun, free Christmas-themed resources The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) is bringing the magic of Christmas to your classroom introduced through the wonder and excitement of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Santa’s STEM workshop is packed full of free Christmas-themed teaching resources and activities to keep children engaged on the run-up to the holidays. Get in the […]

Young white girl playing chess

Chess in schools – 8 ways to make it work There’s little evidence that chess has a direct and long-lasting effect on children’s intelligence, but it can have many other benefits...

A Christmas poetry KS2 lesson plan

Christmas poetry KS2 – Write & record a festive poem Write and record a festive poem as Santa prepares to visit the teachers...

Teacher in classroom teaching subordinating conjunctions

Conjunctions – Subordinating & coordinating KS1/KS2 ideas Buckle up for a captivating exploration into the world of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, as we uncover the best teaching ideas and resources around...

Clauses – Ultimate KS1 and KS2 guide & resources Help children know their relative clauses from their subordinate clauses, their independent clauses from dependant causes, and more, with these resources and worksheets for primary school…

Superhero activities KS2 PDF

Superhero activities KS2 – Pie Corbett non-fiction writing Children will be scribbling at super speeds with these superhero activities KS2 ideas from Pie Corbett… What will children learn? create new ideas write an imaginative set of instructions create a simple list poem write a non-chronological report Superhero activities KS2 1: Play superhero games Playing quick-fire language games at the start of a lesson […]

Real PE teaching platform

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real PE – Engage and challenge every child What is real PE? real PE is an award-winning child-centred approach that transforms how you teach PE to engage and challenge every child. It offers a sustainable, blended learning approach to CPD to support primary schools to deliver an outstanding PE curriculum with confidence. What awards has real PE won? real PE was the overall […]

Non-chronological report – Best KS1/KS2 examples & resources Get children's report writing in order, even if it's not in chronological order, with these lesson ideas, activities and other resources for primary English...

LEGO Education

The importance of purposeful play and hands-on learning for future readiness LEGO® Education’s Dr Jenny Nash explains why embracing joyful, play-based learning experiences can benefit every student How does LEGO Education define purposeful play, and why is it particularly relevant when it comes to preparing today’s students for the future? At LEGO Education we believe that when learning is joyful, it is more meaningful, interactive, and engaging […]

Anglo-Saxons medium-term plan

Anglo-Saxons KS2 – History medium-term plan In this history unit, children will explore how the Anglo-Saxons lived their lives and how this had an impact on Britain then and now...

Observed lesson plan template (2)

Observation lesson plan – Template for primary This is a useful lesson plan template to help you remember everything you need when planning for an observation. It’s suitable for any year group in primary, and adaptable for secondary. On the document you’ll find helpful tips and higher-level thinking questions to help structure the lesson and ensure that everyone makes progress. Observation lesson […]

Adaptive teaching strategies – 5 ideas to try While many of us know about differentiation in teaching, adaptive teaching strategies can allow you to take things a step further and fix some of the problems that differentiation can cause. While differentiation means tailoring lessons based on students’ abilities, this can unintentionally lead to lower expectations for some students. On the other hand, adaptive […]

Suspense writing checklist KS2

Suspense writing checklist KS2 – How to create tension in writing, with examples Free suspense story KS2 resource If you’re looking for teaching resources about building suspense in writing in KS2, you’ve come to the right place. Print out this handy suspense writing checklist KS2 resource to help pupils with their mystery writing. Based on advice from nasen education director Alison Wilcox, this worksheet covers features of tension […]

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