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Gender equality in sport lesson plan

Gender equality in sport – KS2 lesson plan Introduce the concept of gender equality in sport by learning about runner Kathrine Switzer. The story of inspirational sportswoman Kathrine Switzer, the first female to compete in a marathon, forms the basis for this engaging KS2 lesson. Pupils will discover that women were not always allowed to compete in some sports. They’ll also have the […]

Resources for teaching about pets

Teaching about pets – Five-lesson RSPCA unit for KS1/2 Teaching about pets and how to care for them this term? These free resources from the RSPCA will help children to understand pets as living animals with needs and feelings. They’re perfect for using during National Pet Month in April. Over 58.4 millions animals are kept as pets in the UK so it’s important to […]

Story writing KS2 lesson plan

Story writing KS2 – Use maps to inspire imaginary world-building Immerse pupils in a spot of imaginary world-building and watch their fiction writing flourish with this story writing KS2 lesson plan. It can also be adapted for KS1. Maps are everywhere and an integral part of our lives. They are also firm favourites for fiction writers, particularly those with worlds of their own to explore. […]

Resources for The Dam by David Almond

The Dam by David Almond – Cross-curricular KS2 activities Explore learning opportunities among the sparse, lyrical prose, stunning landscapes and naturalistic vignettes courtesy of The Dam by David Almond and Levi Pinfold. This PDF is packed full of ideas based on the book, including debating, roleplay and persuasive writing. There are also music, art and writing activities. What is The Dam by David Almond […]

Chinese New Year KS2 activities (2)

Chinese New Year KS2 – Five one-hour lessons This Chinese New Year KS2 activity pack comprises five hour-long lessons. The lessons start with an introduction to Chinese culture and traditions, linked to the New Year celebrations. The following English lesson looks at the different character traits of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, with the children writing a description of a fictitious person […]

Wellbeing activities KS2 lesson plan

Wellbeing activities KS2 – Nature lesson plan Explore emotions and help your pupils build up tools to deal with everyday stressors, says Emily Azouelos

Students talking about retrieval practice in the classroom

Retrieval practice in the classroom – Boost long-term knowledge retention with this powerful learning strategy Use these retrieval practice examples, activities, templates and ideas to help students recall previously taught information...

Bench covered in Dr Seuss books illustrations

Dr Seuss books – Best resources and worksheets for KS1 and KS2 Celebrate the master of rhyme and wordplay with these activities, ideas, lesson plans and more...

Migration lesson plan

Migration lesson plan – KS1/KS2 activities from RSPB Animal migration has fascinated humans for millennia. In this migration lesson plan your class can track the amazing journeys some birds make as they cross continents, countries and oceans on their migration journeys. Migration lesson plan This resource is suitable as a one-off class activity, or you can extend it into a larger debating, creative […]

Year 4 comprehension worksheets

Year 4 comprehension worksheets – Structure of non-fiction texts These Year 4 comprehension worksheets are all about the structure of non-fiction texts. There’s a short text for pupils to read, all about outer space. Before reading it, remind children of reading strategies they can use for difficult words, including using context. Ask children for their initial reactions to the text and specifically for any […]

Spelling games – Best offline and online options for primary Give these spelling games a go to consolidate spelling skills and eradicate common mistakes...

Printable flags

Printable flags – 32 countries from around the world This free download includes printable flags for 32 countries from around the world, from Argentina to Uruguay. Printable flags Teaching ideas

Reading activities – BookTrust SEN toolkit

Reading activities – BookTrust SEN toolkit This SEN toolkit from BookTrust contains a diverse selection of fabulous books and activities to support children’s love of reading. These activities are great for engaging children with special educational needs, but all children will enjoy them. The different activities are organised around four different lesson themes, designed to encourage a love of reading among […]

Samba music lesson plan

Samba music – Rio Carnival music lesson plan Brazil is a country that loves to party! Several different musical styles are associated with Brazil: the bossa nova, tropicalia and lambada, but the fast, pulsing rhythms of samba music epitomise the spirit and energy of the Rio Carnival. The world-famous carnival takes place once a year, but the preparations for this celebration continue all […]

Mary Poppins lesson plans – KS2 teaching resources This Mary Poppins lesson plans resource pack includes teaching ideas, extension activities and worksheets based around the original Mary Poppins book by PL Travers. So, if your class love the films, you can now share the magic of the original stories with them. Mary Poppins lesson plans objectives Starter activity Bring an old bag into […]

A snowflake, representing a snow activity

Snow activity – KS2 cross-curricular snowflakes lesson Embrace the chill of winter and explore the beauty of snowflakes with this fun project combining science, maths and art...

Cartoon of sad child with shadow of someone holding umbrella over her

Trauma-informed approach – Supporting a care-experienced child Taking a trauma-informed approach can create a truly nurturing environment for care-experienced pupils...

Flying Flowers

Flying Flowers launches FREE ‘Bee A Superhero’ education pack Calling all teachers! Are you looking to bring a buzz to your classroom in 2024? Eleanor Agnew, education initiative co-ordinator at Flying Flowers, explains how they can help… Who is the bee education pack for? This isn’t just another resource; we have worked closely with schools to ensure our pack supports national curriculum subjects to […]

Forces KS2 – Simple machines STEM activities In this six-week series of forces KS2 lessons, pupils will learn about six simple machines and how they transfer force from one place to another. They will then carry out an investigation into how much force it takes to move a load up an inclined plane and build their own simple pulley, mini catapult and […]

Kensuke's Kingdom resource

Kensuke’s Kingdom – KS2 vocabulary list and activity ideas The Michael Morpurgo classic, Kensuke’s Kingdom, is packed with exciting cross-curricular themes. This download contains a PDF features a range of KS2 cross-curricular activities inspired by the book, as well as a vocabulary list. Activities include: Vocabulary list Using a carefully curated vocabulary list from a novel like Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo can be […]

Prime numbers to 100 worksheets

Prime numbers to 100 – PDF worksheets for children We’ve created a set of printable prime numbers to 100 worksheets designed to make exploring prime numbers a breeze for your students. In the first worksheet, we’ve kept it simple. It’s a basic 100 square that allows children to dive into the world of prime numbers. Students need to identify and circle the primes, making […]

Child doing creative writing

Creative writing – How to nurture your young authors Get pupils into the scribbling spirit with these ideas for the classroom and after-school clubs...

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Editing writing – Why revisions are important Pupils need to know that improving on a written draft is not just making a neater version and correcting the odd spelling error...

Cartoon of child standing on pile of books and looking through a telescope, representing challenging texts

Challenging texts – Why using them benefits all A more ambitious approach to text selection, and rationales for using them in English lessons, will benefit pupils of all abilities...

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Comics – How to use them in your classroom Comics and graphic novels are a much more versatile teaching tool than you might think...

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