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KS2 writing – How to write for an audience Sick of exhaustive lists of success criteria, or the suggestion to let pupils ‘just be creative’? You’re not alone. Improving writing actually starts with considering the audience...

Harry Potter KS2 activities

Harry Potter KS2 activities – Philosopher’s Stone cross-curricular ideas If you’re looking for a magical range of Harry Potter KS2 activities, we’ve got just the ticket…. The popularity of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone makes it a joy to work with. This book gives you opportunities you wouldn’t have with other texts. Children who know the book will be keen to revisit it. […]

Classroom rules poster

Classroom rules poster – Two simple rules This classroom poster features two simple classroom rules, thought up by teacher and ex-Navy officer Matthew Lane. Two classroom rules poster The rules are as follows: 1. You are responsible for what you do – and do not do. 2. You are entitled to your own opinion – and to have it questioned. Read more […]

I SAW A WABUB resources

I SAW A WABUB – Meaning, posters & worksheets I SAW A WABUB meaning I SAW A WABUB is an acronym that can help your pupils to recall subordinating conjunctions. Every letter represents a specific conjunction. These are: if since as when although while after before until because FANBOYS meaning In a similar way, the acronym FANBOYS can help your students remember coordinating conjunctions. […]

Colleagues putting together jigsaw puzzle, representing lesson planning

Lesson planning – What makes a good lesson plan? So, you’ve landed a teaching job – congratulations! But now you’re faced with planning all your lessons... where do you start? Use these pointers and you won’t go far wrong...

Year 6 writing moderation checklist

Year 6 writing moderation checklist – KS2 teacher resource To ensure that schools adequately prepare for statutory assessments of Y6 children, as well as for potential moderation, Herts for Learning has put together this Year 6 writing moderation checklist. Year 6 writing moderation checklist The document covers a range of tips, including: Final judgements must be based on the TAF, not on any other […]

Structure strips lesson plan and resources for KS2

Structure strips – KS2 lesson plan and template Try structure strips in your next English class with this advice from Rebecca Jakes and our free downloadable structure strips templates… I love the promise of a fresh English unit – the hook, the newly written model text, the opportunity to enjoy an unexplored genre. So why is it that so many children struggle with […]

Man building a wall, representing diagnostic assessment

Diagnostic assessment – The six jobs of feedback and evaluation A successful builder knows how to pick the right tool for the job. But when it comes to classroom feedback and evaluation, we need to be more careful about our choices...

woman pointing at data chart; school data

School data – What have we learned over 10 years of assessment? School data is more pervasive now than ever, but what have we learned about how to use it to our advantage over the last decade?

Writing instructions KS2 resource

Writing instructions KS2 – How to trap a dragon with Pie Corbett Are you kept awake at night by the sound of dragons crunching bones? Don’t despair. Help is at hand! Use this writing instructions KS2 resource from Pie Corbett to teach your class how to write instructions for getting rid of these terrible pests… Dragons are always a popular subject matter. You could start this lesson […]

Adventure stories KS2 resource

Adventure stories KS2 – ‘Kidnapped’ by Pie Corbett Take your children on a wild ride with this adventure stories KS2 resource from Pie Corbett. Then use a series of activities to explore the story, and encourage pupils to write an adventure story of their own… This download contains a guide for teachers, containing the source story and 16 activity ideas. There’s also a […]

Greek myths KS2 planning

Greek myths KS2 – English planning This Greek myths KS2 planning download will save you lots of time and help pupils become familiar with a range of Greek myths. Using the main text, The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean, pupils will study: They will then draw story maps to learn a Greek myth off by heart, and to […]

Dialogue KS2 resource

Dialogue KS2 – Write realistic characters with Pie Corbett Use this dialogue KS2 resource to help your class discover how writing believable speech can help build character. The download contains a free original mystery model text and activities from Pie Corbett. Dialogue KS2 resource Lots of children want to write mystery or detective stories. The story in this download, written by Pie Corbett, providesa […]

Short story KS2 resources

Short story KS2 – The Dump by Pie Corbett Use this short story KS2 lesson plan from Pie Corbett with your class and remind them how nature’s magic stretches forward and back through time… This resource includes an original short story by Pie Corbett called ‘The Dump’. It also includes a range of activities from Pie covering reading, writing, vocabulary, oral comprehension, local wildlife, […]

Features of poetry KS2 – Pie Corbett’s magical poem Master alliteration, similes, and personification – and add a dash of extra wizardry – with Pie Corbett’s original verse...

Idioms KS2 – How to teach them in context Crying your eyes out or crocodile tears? Contextualising language will help develop children’s comprehension and fluency, and give you a smile or two at the same time

Fronted adverbials resource

Fronted adverbials KS2 – Word mat and game ideas Play a variety of fronted adverbials KS2 games with this simple PDF resource. Read our instructions for the four different fronted adverbials games you can play. This fronted adverbials KS2 download contains: 20 fronted adverbial cards that you can print out and cut up. These include fronted adverbials such as: 20 short sentences that you […]

Odd Socks Day lesson plan

Odd Socks Day – Lesson plan for Anti Bullying Week What is Odd Socks Day? Odd Socks Day takes place on the first day of Anti Bullying Week each year to help raise awareness of bullying. All you have to do to take part is wear mismatched socks to your school or workplace. It’s a fun day that encourages people to express themselves and celebrate […]

Reading journal resource for teachers

Reading journal – Free printable booklet for schools This beautiful reading journal was created by English, media and film studies teacher Meera Chudasama. Read all about how she put it into action in her own classroom. Reading journal contents This 30-page PDF contains a number of different reading activities that will inspire pupils to think about the books and characters they’ve been exploring. […]

Art KS2 inspiring medium term plans

Art KS2 Inspiring Medium Term Plans Get pupils’ creative juices flowing with these expert medium-term art plans for KS2. Each resource consists of a full half-term of planning, with extra resources and assessment ideas. Cut down your planning time and enjoy getting artistic with these inspiring ideas…

Magical Harry Potter Teaching Ideas

Magical Harry Potter Teaching Ideas Spark pupils’ imaginations with these inventive and exciting teaching ideas, all themed around the wonderful world of Harry Potter. Here you’ll find cross-curricular activity ideas, lesson plans and discussion guides, all explaining how to work with these magical stories to enhance children’s learning.

Viking longships KS2 lesson plan

Viking longships KS2 – Design and build one in class Use questioning and trial and error in this Viking longships KS2 lesson plan to fire imaginations and hone innovation skills… The era of the Vikings is such a rich strand of the history curriculum. There’s such depth wherever you look: from the compelling mythology to the lasting impact they had on modern-day Britain. This lesson […]

Newspaper template

Newspaper template – Blank front page layout Introducing a blank newspaper template in your classroom can be a valuable and versatile tool to engage and educate your students. This resource provides a fantastic opportunity to foster creativity, critical thinking and effective communication skills in your pupils. Whether you’re teaching English, history, science or another subject, you can use a newspaper template in […]

Space KS2 poetry resource

Space KS2 – Pie Corbett poems for creative descriptive writing Blast off into the unknown and discover a galaxy of KS2 poems with this space KS2 resource from Pie Corbett. The internet is alive with images of space – planets, moons, suns and stars – but also images of ‘flying saucers’ and aliens. This is always a topic that grabs children’s interest. An interesting way […]

Metaphors KS2 lesson plan

Metaphors KS2 – Pie Corbett’s animal poems This metaphors KS2 resource from Pie Corbett uses the vivid subjects of the animal kingdom as a creative writing starting point. Writing poems about animals is a sure-fire hit. The two original poems included in this resource present two different ways into writing. The ‘Recipe to Make a Wolf’ poem is more playful whereas the […]

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