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Magnifying glass on missing puzzle piece, epresenting Intent, Implementation, Impact element of Ofsted inspections

Intent implementation impact – What this Ofsted curriculum phrase actually means Don't fret about intent, implementation and impact – former Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman laid out exactly what it means...

Pets in French lesson plan

Pets in French – Teach vocab with flashcards, mime and song Use flashcards, mime and song to teach your class the vocabulary of pets in French… Although they might be seen as ‘retro’ these days, flashcards are a fun, low-tech way of introducing the vocabulary of pets in French. Hand-drawn pictures, produced by you or your children, or images downloaded from the internet, are very appealing […]

Selection of pens, representing pen licence

Pen licence – Handwriting improver or waste of time? What is the pen licence initiative, and can it genuinely improve handwriting skills? We delve into its benefits and drawbacks...

Forest school tire swing

Forest school – Should we encourage children to take risks? Should we promote children taking risks at forest school? Qualified forest school leader Sabina Khanam investigates...

A female teacher next to the words 'We're with you every step, including your next one.'

Wesleyan

Is there a ‘right time’ to start planning for life after work? Retirement will bring lots of opportunity for you and your family, both in terms of time and lifestyle. With the right planning in place, you can realise your aspirations – but is there a ‘right time’ to get started? As a leading provider of lifelong specialist financial advice in education, Wesleyan Financial Services help professionals […]

A female teacher next to the words 'We're with you every step, including your next one.'

Wesleyan

How Wesleyan can help you achieve a retirement worth working for As rewarding as teaching is, retirement can be a pretty exciting prospect. It’s the chance to put you and your family first and enjoy time with the people and places you love the most. There’s a lot to consider when thinking about life after work – like how to increase your retirement income, or how […]

Biography KS2 resource

Biography KS2 – Muhammad Ali life story worksheet This free resource for primary teachers is a useful tool for teaching the concept of biography in KS2. It offers a structured and engaging way to explore the lives of significant historical figures, focusing on the fascinating story of Muhammad Ali. Students need to use books or online sources to fill out a report form […]

Common exception words quiz

Y2 common exception words – Spelling quiz Spelling goes hand in hand with decoding, reading comprehension and vocabulary development. This Y2 common exception words activity from Y2 ESSENTIALspelling brings together each of these. Use this quiz on its own, or combine it with activities suggested in our tricky words article from Michelle Nicholson. Alternatively, make several copies of the grid to chop […]

Greta Thunberg KS2 resource

Greta Thunberg KS2 – Climate action news story and activities This Greta Thunberg KS2 resource features a news story from The Week Junior for students to read. This looks at how climate change affects peace, Greta Thunberg’s school strikes campaign and what the UN is doing about climate change. Greta Thunberg KS2 activities This PDF resource also includes a sheet of accompanying activity ideas: Unlock […]

Ough words lesson plan

Ough words – Fun doughnut-themed lesson plan Set up an imaginary baked goods delivery service to explore the spelling of ‘ough’ words with Cara Fairhall’s scrummy idea... This download contains a lesson plan and all the resources you need to carry out the lesson. ‘Ough’ words can be tricky to master. ‘Ough’ can represent so many different sounds and there’s no obvious […]

Homophones worksheet

Homophones worksheet – Joke-themed activities for KS1/KS2 Looking for a homophones worksheet that will grab students’ attention? These free resources for KS1 and K21 are part of the Beano’s SPaG Lolz programme. Homophones worksheets The first homophones worksheet (differentiated for KS1 and KS2) asks students to complete a sentence by picking the correct answer from two homophones. Example sentences include: The second worksheet […]

Children using tablet for maths games KS2

Maths games KS2 – Best online and offline games and resources Boost your primary pupils' maths skills with this range of free-to-play offline and online games for KS2...

Fact file – How to teach informational writing in primary school Fact file example Before they embark on writing their own fact file, show your students this fact file template. It will help pupils identify the key features of the text type. This will assist them in creating a set of criteria, or a toolkit, for when they eventually write their own. What is a fact […]

An old tin kettle, representing historical objects

Historical objects – Using them to bring the past to life Bring stories, characters or historical events to life with these hands-on activities...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory science lesson plan (2)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory science experiments – Popping candy What better way to celebrate Roald Dahl Day than by trying some Charlie and the Chocolate Factory science experiments? Inside this free lesson plan is a feast of science-based wonders to spark pupils’ imagination and curiosity. There are lots of sweet-toothed experiments you could try – like growing your own sugar trees – but in […]

Person jumping from 'Can't' to 'Can' to represent fixed mindset

Fixed mindset? – Theory, controversy and real classroom examples We explore the concept of fixed mindset vs growth mindset, the controversies surrounding the theory and hear from teachers who have put it into practice...

Geographical Association

Welcome to the National Festival of Fieldwork 2024! The Geographical Association (GA) is delighted to host the National Festival of Fieldwork again in 2024. So, what is this event? Fieldwork is an important part of geographical learning in the classroom, but it is sometimes a challenge to organise it. The GA is supporting teachers by providing free resources to help you all to […]

Relationship education lesson plan

Relationship education – KS1/2 SEN set of lessons Try these relationship education group work and behaviour activities from Kate Bradley… As of September 2020, schools are required to follow statutory guidance concerning the teaching of relationship education in primary schools and relationships and sex education in secondary schools. You can use this lesson plan to implement this guidance into your teaching. The DfE […]

Philosophy for primary schools KS2 medium-term plan

Philosophy for primary schools – KS2 medium-term plan Introduce children to philosophy and develop their reasoning and questioning skills with this philosophy for primary schools resource. It will develop their understanding of ethics and virtues and also provides wider SMSC (Social, Moral, Social and Cultural) experiences. It can work well with any year group from 2 to 6, but especially for Lower Key […]

Anglo Saxon homes worksheet

Anglo Saxon homes – KS2 history worksheet This Anglo-Saxon homes worksheet introduces students to the fascinating world of archaeology and Anglo-Saxon life. By interpreting clues from the past, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The activity encourages them to piece together evidence as real archaeologists do. This encourages a sense of discovery and inquiry. This Anglo-Saxon homes worksheet covers historical […]

DT KS2 mini canoe activity

DT KS2 – Make a mini canoe activity In this DT KS2 activity, pupils will design and create a traditional-style canoe, emulating primitive technologies from around the world. They’ll use research to inform the design of a product, recording their ideas appropriately. They will then select appropriate materials and tools to build their design, making modifications in response to problems they encounter. Finally, […]

Reciprocal reading worksheet - Teachwire

Reciprocal reading – What it is, how to use it and worksheets Are you struggling to juggle what seems like an endless number of reading abilities that require different level texts? Why not try reciprocal reading? This free worksheet helps guide students through the reciprocal reading process, encouraging active engagement and improvement of comprehension skills. Find out all about reciprocal reading and how to use it in […]

Pages from a Brightstorm book topic

Brightstorm – KS2 cross-curricular activity ideas Set forth on an epic adventure with Vashti Hardy’s exciting story of exploration...

Alma Thomas lesson plan

Alma Thomas lesson plan – Sunny KS1/KS2 art Adele Darlington shows us how to celebrate summer with paintings inspired by the work of Alma Thomas...

KS2 vocabulary lesson plan

KS2 vocabulary – Fun vocabulary marketplace lesson plan Imagine if words had a value and children could buy or sell them. This KS2 vocabulary lesson plan from award-winning teacher Adam Parkhouse involves a flexible vocabulary bartering activity in an imaginary marketplace. The activity encourages and inspires children to be outrageous and courageous in their use of vocabulary. The idea was sparked by the […]

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