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KS2 climate change medium term plan

KS2 climate change – RE medium-term plan Teach pupils about the concept of stewardship in Islam, and how this ties in with climate change and Muslims' ecological efforts...

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Teacher interview questions – How to nail your next interview Getting hired as a teacher can be a daunting process – here's how to get through the interview stage and secure your dream job...

Friendship activities KS2

Friendship activities KS2 – Positive friendships PSHE lesson If you’re looking for friendship activities for KS2, this positive friendship PSHE lesson might be just what you need. This detailed, one hour-long, fully resourced PSHE lesson explains the qualities that people often look for in a good friend. The resource is no-prep, meaning you can get started straight away. The download includes case studies, […]

Free resources for teaching drama

Teaching drama – First lesson plan and tips for putting on a play Teaching drama for the first time Are you new to teaching drama? Or would you like some new ideas for teaching your first drama class? This download contains a 12-page PDF of teaching material for just one class. For every goal listed, there are several drama activity options you can choose from, depending on the […]

Drama games for kids booklets

Drama games for kids – 48 fun ideas for KS1 and KS2 Want to help your pupils develop skills from empathy to verbal reasoning, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re a drama teacher looking for new drama games for kids to play? This download contains 8 quick drama activity ideas from Sam Marsden to spark children’s imaginations, plus 40 classic drama games every teacher […]

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Friendship activities – Games and advice for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Some children need more help with friendships than others. These friendship activities and pearls of wisdom will help pupils connect with their peers and navigate social situations more effectively...

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Chester Zoo

5 reasons to visit… Chester Zoo Here’s what a WILD school trip to Chester Zoo has to offer your students… 30 Second Briefing Chester Zoo is a conservation charity that welcomes over 130,000 young people on educational visits each year. The zoo is passionate about conservation education and wants to inspire as many educators and learners as possible about the importance of […]

Victorians KS2 – Cross-curricular ideas for The Curio Collectors Investigate Victorian botany and get hands-on with a suitcase full of curiosities in Eloise Williams’ historical adventure

Nouns KS2 lesson plan

Nouns KS2 – Proper nouns and capital letters lesson plan Have fun helping children to remember when to use the right punctuation for names with this nouns KS2 lesson plan from Beki Wilson… The National Curriculum suggests that children begin to learn the concept of proper nouns in KS1 English and literacy, and by Y2 it is expected that children will write names of anything, […]

RE curriculum resources

RE curriculum – Example KS1/2 curriculum and curriculum map This RE curriculum and curriculum map example from Hethersett CEVE Primary School, created by Matthew Lane, aims to enable children to: The RE curriculum is centred on the study of Christianity with links then made outwards to other faiths and worldviews. To create commonality between Key Stages and Year Groups there are Golden Threads that […]

Lesson plan about The Listeners by Walter de la Mare

The Listeners by Walter de la Mare – KS2 English lesson plan See creativity flourish with this poetry lesson plan based around The Listeners by Walter de la Mare… When used effectively, poetry is a brilliant way to develop narrative writing skills and an understanding of the impact words can have. One of the most potent pieces of poetry you can use in a primary school setting […]

Schoolboy with Developmental Language Disorder smiling at teacher

Developmental Language Disorder – Strategies to try in school We explain what Developmental Language Disorder is and how you can support pupils affected by it – while at the same time improving learning for everyone else…

About me worksheet

About me worksheet – Puzzle piece display for new school year This engaging About Me worksheet is an excellent activity for children to complete on transition day or at the beginning of the new school year. It’s designed with the intent to foster self-expression and to help you get to know your pupils better. Pupils start by filling in their name and age. Next, they can […]

Times tables list, representing rote learning

Rote learning – How far can memorisation take students? Is rote learning an effective teaching strategy? What about when it comes to times tables? We delve into the pros and cons of this teaching style...

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Science books – Using fiction to engage learners Alom Shaha explains how we can use fiction to engage children with science...

Kindertransport lesson for Refugee Week

Kindertransport KS2 – Thought-provoking lesson plan Learn about the experiences of the Kindertransport children in this thought-provoking lesson...

Homework menu – Editable takeaway-style PowerPoint This homework menu sheet takes the format of an editable, printable PowerPoint template. It’s designed to engage students and make homework an enjoyable and varied experience. Engaging format The takeaway menu format is visually appealing and familiar to students, making homework less intimidating and more enticing. Customisable homework menu This homework menu PowerPoint template is […]

Flashback examples KS2 resoure pack

Flashback examples KS2 – WAGOLL and worksheets Peer inside the mind of the author, and help pupils understand how to write a flashback to provide background...

Halloween worksheets

Halloween worksheets – Adjectives task for KS1/2 Looking for Halloween worksheets? This one focuses on adjectives, helping students to enhance their descriptive writing skills. Our Halloween-themed worksheet features a range of sentences. Students need to identify and circle the adjective that describes the underlined noun. For instance, in the sentence “I am wearing a funny costume to the Halloween party”, the adjective […]

The One and Only Ivan resources

The One and Only Ivan – Explore emotions and empathy in KS2 Explore the complexity of being human, emotions and empathy with Katherine Applegate’s moving book, The One and Only Ivan. This PDF is full of cross-curricular activities related to the book. What is The One and Only Ivan about? Every child wants to be Ivan’s friend. He’s a philosopher, an artist, a storyteller… and a gorilla. […]

Note lengths PowerPoint

Note lengths – Crotchets and quavers cards plus teaching ideas Use these frog and tadpole-themed note lengths cards to teach pupils about crotchet rests, crotchets and quavers. The number of syllables in the words ‘frog’ and ‘tadpole’ will help pupils to remember the note lengths. Find teaching ideas for using the cards in your music lessons below. Teaching ideas Introducing note lengths At my school, […]

Teach Primary issue 18.4 is out NOW! This issue’s focus is on wellbeing, and it does seem to me that everyone is in dire need of advice on how to boost the mental health of both pupils and colleagues right now. At West Lea, a special needs school, there is a strong focus on the idea that if a school community is […]

Neon

5 reasons to try… Neon 1. Inspire students with STEM jobs of the future What careers does the future hold? It’s hard to imagine the future, but engineers work to improve people’s lives and help solve some of the planet’s most challenging problems. Inspire your class by showing them what a future career in engineering might look like. Get a […]

Reading Solutions UK

5 reasons to try… DreamBox Reading Plus Help primary pupils develop a lasting love of reading… 1. Personalised reading journey Each pupil has different needs, and it can be challenging to implement a reading intervention strategy that will benefit the whole class. With Reading Plus, each pupil is placed on a personalised learning path based on their strengths and skills gaps. When […]

Plastic bags science resource

Plastic bags – Animals and the environment resource This resource is from literacy resources website Plazoom’s Topical Tuesdays collection. It introduces children to the effects of plastic bags on animals in the ocean via news article from The Week Junior. The article discusses how traditional plastic bags can stay around for 1,000 years. It also looks at what alternatives we have for a […]

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