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Plastic recycling lesson plan

Plastic recycling – KS2 science and geography lesson plan In this plastic recycling lesson, send students on a plastics hunt in the classroom. Sort the items you find to make the link between the littering alien in the included interactive workbook and the plastics we find in everyday use. This lesson, perfect for World Environment Day, takes pupils on a recycling journey – encouraging […]

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Coaching models – Types, benefits and pitfalls for schools We take a look at coaching in schools, exploring best practice and things to steer clear of...

Play script resource

Play script – Ten one-page scenes for early readers and EAL This free play script download contains ten one-page scenes for early readers or English language learners. You can use these scripts in a variety of ways: There are also step-by-step instructions in the download for using the scripts with your students, discussion questions, and two extension activities. Play script titles Drama Notebook is one of […]

A Child of Books resources

A Child of Books – Cross-curricular activities for KS2 Take a journey through the extraordinary pages of A Child of Books with these cross-curricular KS2 activity ideas… A Child of Books by Sam Winston and Oliver Jeffers stops you in your tracks and reminds you why you became a teacher in the first place. The book is an invitation to explore the purpose of […]

French food and drink resources

French food and drink – Medium-term plan and standalone lesson French food and drink standalone lesson This French food and drink lesson plan for KS2 capitalises on the endless appeal of food and drink in teaching basic vocabulary for ordering snacks and beverages. You can easily create an authentic pavement café through the addition of tablecloths, aprons and tea towels, allowing pupils to show off […]

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SPaG – What it is and how to teach it consistently across your school Sara Wernham explains how implementing a consistent and integrated SPaG programme can improve learning outcomes for every year group...

Climate change lesson resources

Climate change lesson – Taking action resources for KS1/KS2 This free, adaptable climate change lesson resource from the Centre for Sustainable Energy will help you teach this important subject in primary school. Climate change lesson download Included in this lesson download: KS1 starter activity Use the questions on the ‘taking action on climate change’ PowerPoint to get the learning started. Next, have a brainstorming […]

CPD diary for teachers

CPD diary – Free editable template for teachers A CPD diary is a powerful tool to help you take ownership of and document your professional development. As well as the basics of where and when, this free, editable CPD diary allows you to record the following information: Why keep a CPD diary? Maintaining a CPD diary encourages you to reflect on your learning […]

Aladdin the Musical

6 things to do at… Disney’s Aladdin Here’s why this breath-taking stage spectacular is a school trip that’s not to be missed… 1. Witness the epic spectacle Enjoy the Disney classic on stage! Aladdin features unforgettable magic, comedy, breath-taking sets, dazzling costumes, and brand-new music alongside all the smash-hit songs. From dancing to storytelling, the colourful performance is a fantastic stimulus for […]

Blended classroom learning – What it is and how to use it We take a closer look at the method of combining in-person teaching with remote learning...

Climate change assembly resources

Climate change assembly – Free primary slides and script This climate change assembly from fuel poverty and climate charity, Centre for Sustainable Energy, should take about 30 minutes to deliver. You will need a projector to show the presentation slides and video, a globe, five blankets and a flipchart. Begin by asking the pupils to explain what the word ‘climate’ means. Then ask what […]

Electricity Year 4 – Free science PowerPoint

Electricity Year 4 – Free science PowerPoint This PowerPoint presentation for Year 4 physics looks at what electricity is, how it is used, its dangers and basic electrical circuits. The first section covers what electricity is and why it’s important to our everyday life. Pupils need to work out what electricity makes the following objects do: lamp, fan, drill, kettle, toaster. Pupils […]

Roald Dahl art ideas PDF

Roald Dahl art ideas – Make sculptures from recycled materials Quentin Blake’s illustrations are the inspiration for this Roald Dahl art and design lesson. Children will experiment with using recycled materials to create a collection of colourful sculptures that will allow them to bring Roald Dahl’s stories – and your classroom – to life. The brimming energy of Roald Dahl’s characters is captured perfectly by […]

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Teacher wellbeing – How to go from exhausted to empowered We explore practical strategies for self-care to equip you with the tools you need to prioritise and elevate your wellbeing...

PE lesson plans

Dancing in PE – Animal dance lesson for KS1/KS2 Try dancing in PE with this fun and creative lesson plan that helps children get active by working together to create a unique animal-inspired dance. Each child is responsible for designing their own moves within the routine. This dancing PE lesson plan is based on the Active Inspiration Play Makers approach, created by Virgin Active […]

morphology ks2 lesson plan

Morphology KS2 – Invent your own words In this morphology KS2 lesson plan, pupils will look under the bonnet of language to see how morphology works, before inventing some words of their own. Anyone who’s worked in primary education in the last decade or so will be very familiar with phonemes – the smallest unit of sound that a word can divided […]

Resource about rivers for KS2

Rivers for KS2 – Factfile for KS2 geography This resource all about rivers for KS2 is from The Canal & River Trust. It will help pupils discover: Facts about rivers for KS2 What’s the difference between rivers and canals? Rivers are natural. They are formed at a source such as a natural spring or a glacier and flow down the land to the […]

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PE deep dive questions – How to get ready for Ofsted Dive in headfirst and ensure your PE curriculum is top-notch and Ofsted ready...

Two girls smiling in school assembly

School assembly – Motivational ideas for primary and secondary Make the most of your school assembly and learn what it takes to keep your audience engaged with these ideas and resources...

Behaviour management strategies for primary school – Videos & advice Managing challenging behaviour in KS1 and KS2 children can be tricky, but this collection of expert advice, ideas and opinion pieces can help you keep the mood positive...

Matilda activities KS2 PDF

Matilda activities KS2 – Investigate the physics of Matilda This Matilda activities KS2 PDF contains instructions for a physics exploration focusing on Matilda’s special powers and how this relates to forces. Wouldn’t it be great to be like Roald Dahl’s Matilda Wormwood and be able to move objects just by thinking about it? First published 30 years ago, this much-loved tale is perfect to […]

Climate change activities KS2

Climate change activities KS2 – Changing the story Investigating the past can help children develop their own visions for a sustainable future, says Ben Ballin

Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten activities

Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten – KS1 planning and activities In the deceptively simple picture book Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten, Bob Graham introduces us to Rose Summers and her family. They are new arrivals who must learn about their scary (yet unseen) next-door neighbour, Mr Wintergarten. Through the first half of Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten, we experience Mr Wintergarten only via his intimidating garden of […]

No Breathing in Class lesson plan

No Breathing in Class – Creating characterisation in poetry Use Michael Rosen’s piece No Breathing in Class to teach children how to use characterisation… Writing is hard; writing poetry is even harder. You have a lot to think about: structure, rhythm, rhyme and so on. Creating scaffolds for children can help them to really concentrate on the words they are using rather than structure. […]

Mexico KS2 art lesson plan

Mexico KS2 – Learn sculpture and folk art with alebrijes Explore and create unique designs to open imaginations and boost geographical knowledge with this Mexico KS2 lesson plan from Adam Newman… Bright, fascinating and fantastical, alebrijes were first imagined by Mexican craft maker Pedro Linares. Pupils may well have seen them in Pixar’s Coco, taking on the added role of spiritual guides. But did you […]

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