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States of matter KS2 resources

States of matter KS2 – Free medium-term plan with worksheets Solid, liquid and gas. The three states of matter provide a host of different investigations for children in KS2 to get their hands on. The lessons in this free download start with foundational knowledge, before giving you five different investigations for your class to undertake. The investigations do not need to be completed in order, […]

Shakespeare Week – Best primary resources and worksheets for 2025 Shakespeare Week takes place in March, so check out these great William Shakespeare activities, ideas and lessons for primary schools...

Shakespeare activities KS2 pack

Shakespeare activities – KS2 topic pack with facts & lesson ideas If you’re looking for an engaging way to introduce Shakespeare to your primary class, this Shakespeare activities pack is a fantastic resource designed to make the Bard’s work accessible, interactive and fun. Packed with worksheets, activities and display materials, this pack is perfect for KS2 teachers who want to bring Shakespeare’s plays and language to […]

Wicked art lesson plan

Wicked lesson plan – Create an abstract ‘bird’s eye’ artwork Defy gravity and imagine soaring like birds over the dazzling fields of Munchkinland with this Wicked art lesson plan by Adele Darlington… You may well have heard the pupils in your class belting out the high notes from the songs ‘Popular’ or ‘Defying Gravity’. If you’ve seen the blockbuster movie Wicked yourself, you’ll no doubt […]

Fist painted purple, with feminine symbol, representing International Women's Day

International Women’s Day ideas – 2025 resources for KS2-KS4 International Women's Day is in March so mark this important occasion in school with amazing learning opportunities via these great resources...

Year 5 maths worksheets

Year 5 maths worksheets – Free printable PDF bundle Are you looking for engaging and effective Year 5 maths worksheets to support your pupils? This free printable PDF bundle provides essential practice in addition, rounding and multi-step word problems, helping pupils develop confidence in key skills. What’s inside these Year 5 maths worksheets? These Year 5 maths worksheets are perfect for independent practice, homework […]

Wooden shapes representing spatial reasoning

Spatial reasoning – Why and how to put it at the heart of maths The primary curriculum may be busy, but we can still work to put spatial reasoning at the centre of maths, says Jo Austen...

Pin on road map, representing SEND provision

SEND provision – Shipley CE Primary case study How a bit of creativity, plus a little bit of elbow grease, has transformed an out-of-date space into the perfect SEND provision haven...

Stop motion lesson plan

Stop motion lesson – Animate a song from your target language Animate the budding linguists in your class by making your own movies in this MFL stop-motion lesson. From singing times tables to poems reminding us of the number of days in each month, harnessing the power of rhythm and rhyme really seems to make learning stick. Most of us can still remember one or more […]

Volcanoes KS2 resources

Volcanoes KS2 – AR lesson plan and science experiments Engage and excite KS2 pupils by using an app to truly bring volcanoes to life with this idea from teacher Karl McGrath… Augmented reality has become a game-changer in the classroom. In this lesson, we’re going to use the Halo AR app to uncover and visualise the processes and mysteries of volcanic eruptions. A few […]

Non-fiction writing WAGOLL

Non-fiction writing – Crafting a great intro KS2 WAGOLL When we hear something is about history, some of us begin to worry that that means it’ll be boring. When attempting non-fiction writing, it’s your job to prove to the reader that this isn’t true. This is why the first page of a book – and especially a non-fiction book – is so important. The […]

The World Between the Rain teaching resources

The World Between the Rain – UKS2 book topic resource Step through the droplets and go on a journey of emotional discovery with Susan Cahill’s magical portal story, The World Between the Rain. The World Between the Rain is Susan Cahill’s debut middle-grade novel. It’s a haunting portal adventure about grief, family, gods, and Dreamweavers. What is The World Between the Rain about? The story […]

Open book representing World Book Day activities

World Book Day ideas for schools – Simple ideas for 2025 Get planning for the literary event of the year this March, and celebrate in style with these World Book Day ideas for schools...

Students performing on a stage

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Your students onstage with Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation Bethany Appleton, Schools Manager at Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, explains why Shakespeare Schools Festival is the perfect arts participation programme for young people of all ages… About me Bethany Appleton is Schools Manager at Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation Who is the Festival for? Shakespeare Schools Festival is for all young people aged 8–18. From Inverness […]

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 19.2

Teach Primary’s March 2025 issue is out NOW! Well, what do you know, Ofsted has done it again. My social feeds and inbox have been flooded with outraged educators over the last week or so, and I can’t say I blame them. The goalposts have shifted once again, folks, and nobody’s quite sure whether we’ve jumped out of the frying pan and into […]

Illustration of dial from green to red, representing Ofsted Inspection Framework

Ofsted Inspection Framework – Pros, cons and advice from experts The Ofsted Inspection Framework allows schools to take fundamental steps forward in developing best practice, but are there downsides too?

Cartoon illustration showing small figures alongside a large monitor and notebook with programming instructions to connote concept of coding

Teaching coding – Simple steps to help you start & succeed Learn how to effectively teach coding in school with this practical guidance...

Climate change for kids – Best global warming teaching resources Learn all about Greta Thunberg, Extinction Rebellion, the climate crisis protests, carbon emissions and more with these worksheets, lesson plans and other resources for schools...

Plant growing out of pile of coins, representing school fundraising ideas

School fundraising ideas – How to secure the money you need What fundraising avenues are available to schools and what does it take to generate revenue in an effective, sustainable way? Join us as we find out...

Cultural capital – What it is, and why your students need it Join us as we explore the importance of cultural capital and the ways it enriches students' experiences...

KS2 non fiction writing lesson plan

KS2 non fiction writing – Write a guidebook about your area Imagine a KS2 non fiction writing lesson in which children write a guidebook. Now imagine the same lesson, but this time a tourist company has commissioned a guidebook that must blow away the competition. Which is better? Most children love it when you choose them for a special task. In fact, some will put their […]

Present progressive tense – KS1/KS2 worksheets & resources Looking for top resources and ideas to teach the present progressive tense in KS1 and KS2? This list has you covered with engaging games, worksheets and activities...

Teacher working with pupils with SLCN

SLCN – What schools need to know to support children Learn what SLCN means, how to identify it in children and how best to support them, with real-life examples from UK schools...

Adverts KS2 lesson plan

Adverts KS2 – Analyse advertising techniques & create your own As well as encouraging a more critical attitude towards adverts, this KS2 lesson develops children’s media skills. They’ll work in multi-role teams to produce a short advert promoting a cause that they care about. The children in your class are exposed to many adverts across a range of media. Do you ever wonder how critical […]

Roald Dahl books – Teaching their subversive themes in class Roald Dahl’s books are often hilarious, packed with larger-than-life characters, imaginative settings and humorous situations. But behind these there are also thought-provoking issues and questions for children to consider, says creative learning consultant, writer and former teacher, Carey Fluker Hunt… Dahl is a master storyteller and his books simply fizz with memorable characters and outrageous happenings. […]

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