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MyLearning

4 reasons to try… MyLearning MyLearning is a hub website hosting FREE learning resources from arts, cultural and heritage organisations from across England… 1. Quality content All our content is checked by subject experts. We offer real objects, real people and real stories. Factually correct text, high quality images, audio, video, discussion and activity ideas, and supporting downloadable materials. Funded […]

Relative clauses KS2 worksheets

Relative clauses KS2 – Free worksheets, examples & lesson ideas The level of grammatical understanding needed rises significantly between LKS2 and UKS2. One area requiring a very strong grammatical understanding in KS2 is relative pronouns and relative clauses. Introduced in Year 5, the national curriculum descriptor states that children should be: ‘Using relative clauses beginning with who, which, where, when, whose, that or with an […]

Narrative voice activities

Narrative voice – Character POV with Pie Corbett This lesson from master storyteller Pie Corbett explores point of view and narrative voice. By rewriting a key event from a different character’s point of view, children can practise adopting that character’s narrative voice. Exploring different points of view adds real depth to a reading of any meaty novel. There are often multiple viewpoints: the […]

Role on the wall template

Role on the Wall – Template and examples for KS1 / KS2 Use Role on the Wall in a variety of ways to explore and develop characters with your class… What is Role on the Wall? Role on the Wall is a versatile technique that you can use across a variety of subjects, including English, drama, history, science and PSHE, to help pupils explore a character. Pupils […]

Developmental language disorder symptoms poster

Developmental language disorder symptoms – Teacher resource This free poster from the Moor House Research & Training Institute is a vital download for any teacher looking to better support learners with developmental language disorder symptoms. The resource highlights the key signs that a pupil may be struggling with DLD – from difficulties with following instructions, understanding grammar and vocabulary, to challenges with […]

Earth Day represented by seed growing inside lightbulb

Earth Day activities – Great 2025 ideas for schools Celebrate Earth Day in your school with these free resources, activities and ideas...

A group of children reading books

BookTrust

Pop on your PJs and get every child reading with BookTrust’s Pyjamarama! BookTrust is inviting primary schools across the UK to celebrate Pyjamarama on 22 May, a day dedicated to reading for pleasure. Thousands of children across the country – in primary schools, libraries, community groups and at home – will spend the day reading, enjoying, and sharing stories in the comfort of their pyjamas, raising vital […]

Schoolboy holding pencil, representing inclusion in schools

Inclusion in schools – Practical, evidence-based steps to try Support students with SEND and create a truly inclusive learning environment in your school with these practical steps...

Recommended books for Empathy Day 2024

Empathy Day 2025 – Best activities, books and curriculum ideas Celebrate Empathy Day this June with these brilliant resources and ideas from fellow teachers...

Describing characters KS2 wagoll

Describing characters KS2 – Writing determined characters “Show, don’t tell” is the time-honoured exhortation we use with KS2 children when we want them to describe characters in a narrative context. But of course, it is easier said than done. The creation and description of a strong, determined main character is an excellent way of teaching and encouraging these techniques. This is because […]

Boss 'watering' flowerpot employees, to represent the Early Career Framework

Early Career Framework – Expert mentoring for novice teachers is vital The Early Career Framework promises quality support and provision, but expert mentors are still essential, explains Haili Hughes…

The Wrong Shoes Tom Percival KS2 planning

The Wrong Shoes – Tom Percival KS2 planning Witness the devastating impact of poverty through the eyes of 12-year-old Will, and what it means to make an impossible choice, with Tom Percival’s powerful novel, The Wrong Shoes. The Wrong Shoes explores numerous themes, all with a level of authenticity: poverty, bullying, peer pressure and the endless battle to fit in. This book, alongside […]

Children writing on wall, representing disciplinary literacy

Disciplinary literacy – How senior leaders can implement it Shareen Wilkinson outlines how senior leaders can implement reading, writing and communicating across the curriculum...

Magicalia worksheet and trading card school resources

Magicalia – Worksheet and trading card school resources Jennifer Bell’s Magicalia series offers a vibrant world of adventure and emotion-led magic. It’s perfect for inspiring creativity and encouraging a love of reading. Based on the bestselling author’s belief that reading should feel like fun, not a chore, these new classroom resources bring her fantasy universe to life through hands-on activities designed to engage […]

Portal stories KS2 resources

Portal stories KS2 – Elf Road / Skater & the Mirror (Pie Corbett) Elf Road This portal stories KS2 resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive portal story, Elf Road, as the basis for writing and grammar activities. Draw maps, perform the story and write your own tales about gateways into fantastical worlds. There are many stories around the world about gateways into other worlds. This portal stories […]

Portal stories WAGOLL

Portal stories – Egypt-themed MG Leonard WAGOLL Portals to magical places are a staple of children’s fantasy stories: Narnia, Wonderland, Neverland, Anthony Browne’s Tunnel, and so on. The point is to end up somewhere very different, but the means is important, as it contributes to the mood. The Narnia wardrobe contrasts the mundane with the magical; Alice’s potion is worrying, as children […]

History timeline KS2 resource

History timeline KS2 – Topic cheat sheets These sheets have been created by Michael Tidd to support teachers to teach a variety of history units and include history timeline KS2 information as well as lots more useful content. History units included: The factsheets for each unit contain: Created by experts History experts have shared their knowledge to create many of the topic […]

George Webster and his book George and the Mini Dragon

George Webster – Advice for teachers from the CBeebies star “Don’t assume a child with Down Syndrome can’t do something”, says CBeebies star and actor, George Webster...

Shakespeare rap resources

Shakespeare rap – Write, perform and master metre Looking for an engaging way to bring Shakespeare to life in your classroom? This free download will help you tap into the power of rap to make Shakespeare more accessible, exciting and relevant for your students. What’s inside the download? Why use rap to teach Shakespeare? Many students struggle to connect with Shakespeare’s works, often […]

Happy and sad masks representing drama games

Drama games – Simple ideas for primary school Need to inspire your pupils and encourage creativity? Try these easy-to-follow and fun exercises, says Samantha Marsden...

Stone Age to Iron Age medium term plan

Stone Age to Iron Age – KS2 medium-term plan with resources Teaching about the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age might not have the instant appeal of the glamours of Ancient Egypt or Rome. However, this topic can be highly engaging – both pupils and teachers might be surprised at how diverse this period actually was. It provides children with essential […]

Buddhism charity KS2 lesson plan

Buddhism charity KS2 – Explore dāna (Buddist generosity concept) In this Buddhism charity KS2 lesson you’ll explore generosity, or dāna in Pali. This is a central idea in Buddhism. It involves giving without expecting anything in return. For Buddhists, this practice cultivates kindness, reduces attachment, and promotes a sense of community and compassion. This lesson explores how dāna shapes Buddhist thinking and life, and […]

The front cover of Teach Primary issue 19.3

Teach Primary’s April 2025 issue is OUT NOW! It seems that spring is slowly inching its way out from under the frost, and it’s almost possible to imagine warmer days ahead. The promise of being able to get some fresh air and exercise outside without bundling up in so many layers we can barely move is a dreamy one. Conversely, the thought of […]

Solubility KS2 lesson plan

Solubility KS2 – Investigate solubility with common ingredients When we first think of chemistry experiments, we might visualise a complicated lab with dangerous chemicals fizzing in beakers. Not exactly child-friendly! But there are lots of everyday activities that can help teach your pupils about solubility in KS2, while also imbuing them with important life skills. Consider the kitchen: there are several interesting experiments […]

Fast fashion effects on environment lesson plan

Fast fashion effects on environment – Fashion show art lesson Explore the effect of fast fashion on the environment, sustainability and clothing design, culminating in a green runway showcase… From microplastics in our clothing to the science of design, there are plenty of teaching moments in a fashion show. This lesson will explore the fashion industry, guiding pupils through issues that exist and finding solutions […]

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