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British values resource pack

British values – 100+ pages of activities & worksheets This free resource pack will help you to effectively meet the requirement to promote fundamental British values in schools while avoiding any pitfalls. It includes activities, approaches, worksheets, guidance and updated facts and figures. The aims of this resource are to: EqualiTeach is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality, interactive training and support on issues of […]

Union Jack mug and biscuits, representing British values in schools

British values in schools – Everything you need to know We break down British values in the classroom: the good, the bad, and how you can create champions of respect and tolerance...

World War 1 KS2 lesson plan

World War 1 KS2 – Women and social change lesson plan In this World War 1 KS2 lesson plan, children will examine local stories to understand how the war changed the lives of women in this country… World War One changed the lives of women in this country – by examining local stories, your pupils can begin to understand the bigger picture. The centenary of the […]

A cartoon of science equipment

Primary science – Teaching recommendations from the EEF Get the lowdown on the EEF’s latest guidance from its Chief Executive, Professor Becky Francis CBE...

The Beast of Buckingham Palace lesson plan

The Beast of Buckingham Palace – David Walliams KS2 activities Use these teacher notes and resources to explore David Walliams’ book The Beast of Buckingham Palace. What is The Beast of Buckingham Palace about? Set in a dystopian future of London, The Beast of Buckingham Palace unfolds in the year 2120. It revolves around a young protagonist named Alfred, who is the prince of Buckingham […]

A River by Marc Martin

A River by Marc Martin – KS1/2 cross-curricular activities Explore the landscapes in A River by Marc Martin – an inspirational picture book for observation, questioning, reflection and visualisation… Start here Before reading A River by Marc Martin, ask your children what they know about rivers and what experiences they can share. Is there a river near your school? Where does it come from […]

Boy in the Tower classroom resource

Boy in the Tower – KS2 speech writing lessons Use Boy in the Tower to develop children’s oracy and their confidence with creating formal speeches, says Rose McDermott

The Ancient Egypt Sleepover KS2 cross-curricular activities

The Ancient Egypt Sleepover – KS2 cross-curricular activities As we celebrate 100 years since the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, dig into this class read-aloud by Stephen Davies, guaranteed to inspire young Egyptologists

Classifying living things lesson plan

Classifying living things – Classify collections like Carl Linnaeus Carl Linnaeus has come into focus with the KS2 science curriculum’s emphasis on naming and classifying living things. Linnaeus is one of the most influential botanists in history. This is thanks in part to his system for naming and classifying living things. It was revolutionary in its clarity and still persists today. This series of […]

Jolly Phonics word bank

Jolly Phonics word bank – KS1/2 literacy resource Compiled by Jolly Phonics co-author, Sue Lloyd, this 15-page Jolly Phonics word bank document contains a comprehensive collection of example words for each of the 42 letter sounds. Use each entry for segmenting (blending and identifying sounds in words) practice with children. The words in this Jolly Phonics word bank appear in the Jolly Phonics […]

Maths mastery approach

Maths mastery approach – ‘Do it, twist it, solve it’ explainer This PDF explains all about the ‘Do It, Twist It, Solve It’ maths mastery approach. Learn how you can implement it in your classroom… Steve Lomax created the maths mastery approach ‘Do It, Twist It, Solve It’ (or ‘Do It, Secure It, Deepen It’). This maths mastery approach supports teaching for ‘secure and deep understanding’. […]

KS2 maths worksheets

KS2 maths worksheets – Curriculum-aligned for Years 3-6 This series of free downloadable KS2 maths worksheets are all aligned with the curriculum. Answers are provided and fun illustrations and layouts will keep children engaged. Reasoning/problem-solving Introduce Year 3 pupils to reasoning and problem-solving through these highly engaging monster-themed KS2 maths worksheets. Children need to apply their mathematical skills in a fun, imaginative context […]

When the Sky Falls resources

When the Sky Falls – 9 KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle. This is a story about the impact of war, the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over nine weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for […]

Resources for The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow

The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow – 7 KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over seven weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for detailed study. Use the slides to delve into the themes, characters and literary devices used by Goodfellow. To reinforce learning and […]

Animals including humans resources

Animals including humans – Non-fiction extracts and questions This KS2 educational resource explores different elements of the topic ‘Animals including humans’. There are three non-fiction extracts to take a look at: Animals including humans PowerPoints Each extract comes with an accompanying PowerPoint, designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the topic of animals including humans. To reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking, the […]

Resource for Caged Bird by Maya Angelou

Caged Bird by Maya Angelou – Classroom PowerPoint This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the poem Caged Bird by Maya Angelou. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the poem, this resource breaks the poem into manageable chunks for detailed study. Use the slides to delve into the themes and literary devices used by Angelou. To reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking, the […]

Little Badman resources

Little Badman – Four Killer Aunties KS2 reading lessons This comprehensive KS2 educational resource explores the novel Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties by Humza Arshad and Henry White. Designed to facilitate a deep understanding of the novel over four weeks, this resource breaks the book into manageable chapter segments for detailed study. Use the slides to delve into the themes, characters and […]

Adjectives KS2 lesson plan

Adjectives KS2 – Write a menu for a monster restaurant Encourage children to use adjectives by creating a gruesome menu fit for a fantasy creature. In this fun adjectives KS2 lesson plan, pupils will write a menu fit for a monster – lumpy eyeball soup, anyone? With so many restaurants to choose from and so many dishes on offer, how do we even begin to […]

The Japanese train that stops for just one high school student

The curious tale of the Japanese train that stopped for just one high school student With no other reliable means of getting to school on time, read about what happened to this Japanese school student...

Perimeter KS2 resources

Perimeter KS2 – Worksheets for Years 3, 4 and 5 Use these free perimeter KS2 worksheets from White Rose Maths to help pupils practise this important area of maths. Perimeter KS2 worksheets Year 3 Learning objective: Calculate the perimeters of 2D shapes in centimetres or millimetres. Task: Calculate the perimeters of the given shapes using the measurements given. Year 4 Learning objective: Measure and calculate […]

Area and perimeter – Best worksheets and ideas for KS1/2 maths Help primary children know their shapes inside and out with these geometry teaching resources for area and perimeter...

Fractions worksheets

Fractions worksheets – Editable worksheets for Year 3/4 If your Year 3 or Year 4 class are struggling with finding fractions where the numerator is higher than 1 (eg 2/3 of 15), try these step-by-step differentiated fractions worksheets by teacher Sophie Bartlett. These free, editable fractions worksheets are also useful for pupils who struggle with fractions in word problems. They help children to […]

School children following Ashley Booth reading curriculum

Ashley Booth reading – 400+ fully resourced KS2 lessons This free download offers comprehensive and structured reading lessons for KS2...

A two-page KS2 drama lesson plan

Drama activities KS2 – Playful improvisation exercises We all improvise every day, so here are some ways to build on this intuitive skill through playful acting exercises...

Harry Potter assembly resources

Harry Potter assembly – Two ideas for primary Use these Harry Potter assembly resources to conjure up a little Hogwarts magic at school. The first download contains a teacher’s script to follow plus all the other resources you need. The second assembly, themed around teamwork, comes with an editable teacher’s script, PowerPoint and more. First Harry Potter assembly This Harry Potter assembly plan, […]

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