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Emotions lesson plan

Emotions lesson plan – Create life-size works of art This emotions lesson plan draws on the work of the Expressionists (minus the anguish). Help children channel their emotions through distinctive brushstrokes and vibrant colours… Emotions lesson plan learning objectives The Expressionists and emotion Generally, artists aren’t very good at being happy. They’re really good at being lots of other things, such as gloomy, or […]

Probability KS2 lesson plan

Probability KS2 – Playful dice investigation lesson plan Discussing mathematical chance can be convoluted, so why not try this playful probability KS2 lesson plan to investigate frequency and fractions… This investigation came to me out of the blue in my early years of teaching, when I had a Year 5 class. It was such an immediate hit with pupils that I’ve repeated it […]

Pilot

Pilot Pen UK launches inspiring campaign to promote the benefits of handwriting Pilot Pen UK is inviting your school to take part in its MAKE YOUR MARK COMPETITION, for the chance to see your pupils’ hand-drawn creations on billboards all over London... Your handwriting and the way you make your mark is as unique to you as your fingerprint or your smile. Writing, sketching, doodling and designing all […]

Fractions SATs questions worksheet

Fractions SATs questions – KS2 maths worksheets These fractions SATs questions will help to test and extend students’ understanding as well as helping them to prepare for their SATs. These questions have fully-worked solutions. You can display these on a whiteboard to make feedback with students more efficient. This resource contains questions which require students to shade a given fraction of a […]

Elizabeth Blackwell activity pack

Elizabeth Blackwell activity pack – 19th-century doctor and feminist International Women’s Day is a great time to introduce pupils to Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female medical doctor in the United States. Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about Elizabeth. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Activity ideas Use the examples on the included code breaker worksheet […]

Famous LGBT scientists activity pack

Famous LGBT scientists – Neena Schwartz activity pack Pride Month is a great time to introduce pupils to the achievements of famous LGBT scientists. Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about Neena Schwartz – endocrinologist, feminist and LGBTQ+ advocate. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Activity ideas The LGBTQ+ Pride flag comprises rainbow colours. The […]

Black scientist booklet

Black scientist – Dr Shirley Ann Jackson booklet Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about famous black scientist, Dr Shirley Ann Jackson. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. This resource is perfect for Black History Month. Activity ideas Fill in the gaps in Dr Shirley Ann Jackson’s biography on the included worksheet. Use the first […]

Earth Day activity

Earth Day activity – Learn about scientist John McConnell Use this free Earth Day activity booklet to explore key facts about John McConnell, the founder of Earth Day. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Earth Day activity ideas Global warming and climate change are affecting many animals’ habitats. Use the included worksheet to match the animal to the troubles. […]

Wind speed measurement instructions

Wind speed measurement – Make an anemometer with paper cups If you want to undertake a wind speed measurement investigation with your class, this two-page PDF explains how to: It’s the perfect activity for groups of three or four and can be done indoors or outdoors. It’s suitable for KS1-KS3 and touches on science (climate), maths (gathering data) and English (following instructions). You will need: […]

Pearson UK

Transform teaching with Pearson’s budget-friendly teaching resource Learn how the award-winning Primary Interactive Library can help you engage your pupils… We know that keeping children’s attention is more difficult than ever before. That’s why our Primary Interactive Library is home to over 5,000 fun, high-quality interactives and resources for you to use with your pupils, more than any other interactive content provider. […]

SPaG games – Best offline and online ideas for schools Stop! Grammar time. Give kids a fun way to consolidate learning with some interactive activities to test their SPaG skills...

Teenagers in school uniform chatting, representing learning gap

Learning gap – Combatting the lasting impact of Covid Louise Pink explores the effective strategies schools are using to help children and young people move on from the legacy of Covid and succeed...

Flotsam book activities

Flotsam book – Cross-curricular activities for KS2 In David Wiesner’s Flotsam book, a boy finds a camera on a beach, which contains images of a fantastical underwater world of invented creatures. This wordless picturebook explores natural sciences from specimens to things like floating and sinking; biodegradability and ocean currents. This free PDF contains numerous ideas for writing, drama, music, art and dance, […]

October October KS2 activity ideas

October October – KS2 cross-curricular activity ideas This Yoto Carnegie Medal-winner by Katya Balen explores our connection to the natural world, making it a great choice for Earth Day activities...

Fraction arithmetic worksheet

Fraction arithmetic – SATs-style questions for KS2 maths Use these fraction arithmetic SATs questions at the end of a unit to test and extend students’ understanding, as well as help them to prepare for their exam. These questions have fully-worked solutions. You can display these on a whiteboard, making feedback with students more efficient. Example fraction arithmetic questions There are 32 fraction arithmetic […]

Angles KS2 lesson plan

Angles KS2 – Outdoor measuring angles lesson plan Allow children the time and space to create their own set of bespoke mathematical forms, says Matt Ellis

SEA LIFE Centre activity pack

SEA LIFE Centre – Children’s activity packs (for ages 6 to 14) This fun, educational children’s activity pack will add an extra dimension to your school trip to your local SEA Life Centre and help you make more of your day. There are fun things to do before your visit, as well as on the day. Why not get everyone started right now with the pre-visit puzzles […]

Teaching filmmaking guide

Teaching filmmaking – Ideas and tips for using film in KS1/2 Teaching filmmaking and making your own films at school doesn’t have to be complicated and expensive. You’ve probably already got enough basic gear in your school to get started. This download comprises a 19-page teacher guide containing activity ideas and practical advice on teaching filmmaking and how to use film activities to teach other subjects. […]

Projects on a Page template and example

Projects on a Page – Example and template PowerPoints for D&T This is a Projects on a Page ten-slide PowerPoint presentation template. Use it to showcase children’s D&T work. You can also use this presentation template to gather evidence for self-review purposes and to present children’s work to parents. Also included is a demo presentation, showcasing a project called ‘Teddy’s Safety Jacket’. Projects on a Page […]

Year 3 and 4 spelling list

Year 3 and 4 spelling list – Worksheets, tests and more Help your Year 3 and 4 students nail those statutory spelling words with this selection of classroom resources...

Spelling list Year 3 and 4

Spelling list Year 3 and 4 – PDF, Word doc and PowerPoint This spelling list Year 3 and 4 resource collection contains all the words from English Appendix 1: Spelling. Spelling list Year 3 and 4 PDF Firstly, our PDF document offers a convenient and printable format for easy reference. Organised alphabetically, it presents the spelling list in a clear and accessible manner. This makes it ideal for […]

The House with Chicken Legs teaching resource

The House with Chicken Legs – Explore folklore with KS2 activities The House With Chicken Legs is the extraordinary debut novel from Sophie Anderson. Steeped in traditional Russian folklore with the author’s own unique twist, the story focuses on the traditional tale of Baba Yaga. The House with Chicken Legs makes a tremendous addition to primary classrooms. There are endless possibilities in terms of things you […]

Resources for Migrants by Issa Watanabe

Migrants by Issa Watanabe – Wordless picturebook KS2 activities Migrants by Issa Watanabe is a hauntingly beautiful picture book for KS2 about a challenging journey through a dark landscape. This download includes a PDF of cross-curricular activity ideas, based on the book. There’s an overarching narrative for children to discover in Migrants by Issa Watanabe. However, reading the story isn’t the only way of […]

Wordless picture book lesson plan

Picture books for KS2 – Wordless picture book lesson plan Using picture books for KS2 allows you to make use of the rich language and challenging themes that the very best of these books employ. In this lesson, children will have the opportunity to enjoy the book, Professional Crocodile. They’ll explore the crocodile’s daily routine as he sets off to work. They’ll also have the […]

Planning for Journey by Aaron Becker

Journey by Aaron Becker – KS2 cross-curricular planning If a picture paints a thousand words, it’s easy to see why picture book Journey by Aaron Becker tells such a fantastical, epic tale. With so much to look at and think about, Journey by Aaron Becker is a book that you can read on many levels. As Becker says in a mini-documentary on his […]

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