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Robin Hood by Robert Muchamore - teaching extracts

Robin Hood by Robert Muchamore – Extracts and notes for KS2 This resource for upper KS2 includes extracts from Robert Muchamore’s modern retelling of the classic folk hero, Robin Hood: Hacking, Heists and Flaming Arrows. There’s also corresponding discussion questions and activities. Each extract focuses on a different theme: 1: Modernising Folklore (taken from Chapter Two – Gotta Kill ‘Em All) 2: Corruption (taken from Chapter Eleven – […]

Lesson plan about written methods of multiplication

Written methods of multiplication – KS2 3-step traffic light method Help KS2 children to use formal written methods of multiplication with this simple three-step process… The maths curriculum requires pupils in Y3 and above to use formal written methods of multiplication. How can we ensure they are ready to tackle written methods? A simple traffic light system that breaks down the procedure into three colour-coded […]

Negative numbers worksheets for KS2

Negative numbers worksheet – KS2 resources and advice for teaching negative numbers Use our negative numbers worksheets and the advice below to tackle this particular area of mathematics with your KS2 pupils… Negative numbers worksheet Our negative numbers worksheet will give your KS2 pupils plenty of negative number practice. Pupils will practise: Download this negative numbers worksheet from the top of this page. This download also contains […]

KS2 poems resources

KS2 poems – Best ideas, resources and worksheets Improve primary pupils' poetry writing and comprehension skills with our selection of resources, lessons, activities and more...

Adverbs – Worksheets, examples and games for KS1 and KS2 English Teach efficiently, explain clearly and have children progress exponentially with these worksheets, lessons and other resources for teaching adverbs in primary school...

Visual times tables lesson plan

Visual times tables – KS2 maths lesson for pupils with SEND Demystify multiplication by showing your pupils what’s going on visually this visual times tables lesson plan… This lesson is based on Dr. Mahesh Sharma’s ‘six stages of learning’ in maths: What we’re going to focus on in this lesson is giving learners confidence in the key times tables of 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x. Being […]

Countries lesson plan

Countries lesson plan – Nations & territories KS2 geography topic The notion of a ‘country’ is anything but fixed – after all, there are four times as many countries today as in the 1950s. This countries lesson plan will fascinate your pupils… If you stand on the cliffs of Dover and look out to sea you can see the coast of France. France of course […]

Mechanisms KS2 lesson plan

Mechanisms KS2 – Wacky inventions lesson plan Witty, clever and downright silly, William Heath Robinson’s overcomplicated solutions to everyday problems can provide a creative way to teach children about forces. In this lesson plan by James Clements KS2 pupils will learn about simple mechanisms. KS2 pupils will learn that some mechanisms – levers, pulleys, gears – allow smaller forces to exert greater […]

Chinese New Year activities for KS1-KS2

Chinese New Year for kids – Fun activities for KS1-KS2 Chinese New Year is a wonderful event for inspiring creative lesson activities for the kids in your class. You’ll also get a great opportunity to explore influences from another culture with your children. This download contains the following four Chinese New Year activity ideas for kids: Dragon dancing Combine art, dance and music to create […]

Solar system KS2 lesson plan

Solar system KS2 – Write letters from Galileo to the Pope The science we now accept as fact was once heresy. This solar system KS2 lesson from Ian Goldsworthy will have your students writing a letter from Galileo to the Pope… Have you ever looked at the stars and wondered what exactly is up there? Of course you have, and so has every child in your […]

Oliver and the Seawigs KS2 planning

Oliver and the Seawigs – KS2 planning around ocean myths There’s something in the water in Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre’s Oliver and the Seawigs. That includes mermaids, a talking albatross and some rather strange islands. What is Oliver and the Seawigs about? Oliver and the Seawigs tells the story of Oliver and his explorer parents. The family have just returned from their adventures travelling […]

Archaeology KS2 activities

Archaeology KS2 – Solve a Roman/Anglo-Saxon burial mystery Download this free archaeology KS2 resource pack and give your chance to solve the puzzle of a mysterious burial site in Canterbury. In 1980 archaeologists were excavating a site in the heart of Canterbury. As they were digging down they came to a thick layer of dark brown soil. As they dug down through the […]

KS2 planning for Lob by Linda Newbery

Lob by Linda Newbery – KS2 planning about nature and life cycles Lob by Linda Newbery reminds us that life is full of joy, change and loss. It’s an absorbing book that rewards exploration in the classroom. The depth and wisdom of its themes are belied by the author’s lightness of touch. She weaves a story that is poetic in its language, yet highly accessible to young […]

Roald Dahl characters lesson plan

Roald Dahl characters – KS2 PSHE lesson plan From the gruesome Twits to the loveable BFG, there are Roald Dahl characters that have enchanted children for generations. The wisdom in Dahl’s writing is the perfect way to help children think about people’s hidden depths. In this lesson, pupils have the opportunity to explore three quotes from Roald Dahl characters about appearances and making […]

Properties of materials KS2 slime science lesson plan

Properties of materials – KS2 slime science lesson plan What happens when you heat up slime? Learn all about the properties of materials with this on-trend science spectacular… Kids love slime in weird and wonderful ways, with YouTube superstars driving the phenomenon to giddy new heights. This is one science lesson your students will go gooey at the knees for. These activities could be […]

Paper speech bubbles on yellow background, representing stammering in children

Stammering in children – Teaching advice from the experts Learn what you can do to stop a pupil’s stammer from getting in the way of their learning and development...

Lifebelt around abacus, representing dyscalculia teaching strategies

Dyscalculia teaching strategies – Signs, what to do & games to play What is dyscalculia, how can teachers spot it and what's the best way to teach those with it? Our experts explain all...

Healthy eating lesson plan – KS1/2 science Use this cross-curricular healthy eating lesson plan to teach children about the importance of a balanced diet. As part of this lesson, your class can learn about the range of fruit and vegetables grown in our own country, explore seasonality and plan a school vegetable garden. Healthy eating in the national curriculum The UK science […]

Circle of paper figures standing on businessperson's outstretched palms, representing middle leadership in schools

Middle leadership in schools – How to succeed in this tricky role Middle leadership in schools is tough but rewarding. Here's how to succeed in this challenging role...

Woman looking at flatpack furniture instructions, representing instructional writing

Instructional writing – Best worksheets and resources for KS1 and KS2 1. Get resources. 2. Prepare lesson. 3. Teach instructional writing – These activities, ideas, worksheets and more will help you on your way...

Maths in real life worksheets

Maths in real life – Key Stage 1 maths worksheets This series of maths in real life worksheets for KS1 are also suitable for those in LKS2. Maths teacher John Bee has carefully designed the resources to expose mathematical structures and allow children to use and apply times tables in the real world. These maths in real life worksheets support children in using their times […]

Children taking part in outdoor learning

Outdoor learning – Ideas for taking your class outside Looking to invigorate your classroom with fresh air and hands-on learning? Explore these engaging outdoor learning ideas designed to captivate and educate your students...

Octopus with eight legs, representing how to teach times tables with real-world examples

How to teach times tables – Use real-world examples Learn how to use real-world examples so that you can make teaching times tables meaningful and engaging for all...

Marshmallows with different facial expressions, representing emotive language KS2

Emotive language KS2 – How to develop greater depth of writing Support KS2 children in expanding their writing skills by teaching the responsible use of emotive language, says Sue Drury

Building suspense in writing KS2 – How to write stories with tension, atmosphere and suspense These creative writing ideas and examples will help pupils use compelling language to keep the reader on the edge of their seat...

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