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Boudicca KS2 planning

Boudicca KS2 – Queen of Darkness planning Battle the Romans with Boudica and learn how historical records can reveal the past, with this semi-fictional take on the famous queen...

Safer Internet Day lesson plan

Safer Internet Day lesson plan – Help kids steer clear of clickbait Help your pupils learn that headlines may not always reflect the true story, says Rebecca Stacey...

Instructions KS2 BFG lesson plan

Instructions KS2 – BFG instructional writing lesson plan This fun, practical and engaging instructions KS2 lesson from Julianne Britton will prove to be a favourite among pupils… The lesson focuses on identifying and using the organisational and grammatical features of instructional writing. Children will write a set of instructions after making their very own cup of Frobscottle, from Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Many […]

Van Gogh KS2 medium term plan

Van Gogh KS2 – Art medium-term plan In this six-week Van Gogh KS2 art lesson series, pupils will learn about Vincent Van Gogh and the Post-Impressionism movement. They will then copy the artist’s style to create their own picture of Hogwarts school from the Harry Potter novels. To save you time, the download contains everything you’ll need to follow the plan. Raid […]

Modal verbs KS2 PowerPoint

Modal verbs KS2 PowerPoint – Complete lesson This modal verbs KS2 PowerPoint resource offers a comprehensive and interactive exploration of modal verbs and their application in persuasive writing. It begins with a detailed introduction to modal verbs. It clarifies their crucial role in modifying verbs to express notions like possibility, permission, or necessity. These are vital concepts in the KS2 English curriculum. […]

Modal verbs KS2 – Best examples, activities and resources What is a modal verb? Help children get to grips with this element of grammar with these teaching resources, lesson plans and other ideas for primary...

Farming KS2 activity pack

Farming KS2 – Agriculture classroom activities This farming KS2 resource comprises a 40-page booklet full of classroom activities… Called ‘Why Farming Matters’, it contains lesson ideas designed to bring farming to life in the classroom and help pupils explore where foods come from. Linked to the KS2 national curriculum, the activities explore the vital role of farming in our lives. Farming […]

Transition activities KS2 pack

Transition activities KS2 – ‘Getting to know you’ ideas Help your new class to learn about each other by using this free transition activities KS2 pack. Transition activities KS2 Getting to know you grid This is great if you have a class who don’t know each other very well. Students need to move around asking others if they fulfil one of these things. Getting […]

Poem templates – Nature poems for kids This free poem templates PDF features poetry examples, poem templates and teacher notes… It contains three simple ways to get your class having lots of imaginative fun with nature and poetry. Paper bag list poem Activity 1 is about writing a simple list poem. This is a great way to sharpen up pupils’ sensory awareness […]

Playscripts KS2 lesson plan

Playscripts KS2 – Paddington lesson plan with worksheets Celebrate the famous bear with James Clements’ fun playscripts KS2 lesson about dialogue and drama. There can be few characters from children’s literature better loved than Paddington. Written by Michael Bond, A Bear Called Paddington, is a witty and wonderful title that is still as fresh, funny and engaging as it was on the day […]

Protest art lesson plan

Protest art – KS2 Bob and Roberta Smith art lesson plan Show your class how to express what they feel passionate about with this protest art lesson plan by Jasmine Smail… Protests have been at the centre of political and social change for centuries and, with the recent climate strikes, they are more relevant than ever for young people. The art world is far from exempt […]

Ultimate Frisbee planning

Ultimate Frisbee – KS2 PE medium-term plan Ultimate Frisbee is the perfect sport to get your students excited about physical education. Made official by UK Sport in 2008, it’s a mixed, non-contact team sport. The rules are simple and the set-up and tidying away is quick and easy. Unlike some other sports, Ultimate Frisbee games don’t require a referee, so you can […]

Mary Anning KS2 fact file

Mary Anning KS2 – Two-page biography In the non-statutory notes and guidance for the evolution and inheritance portion of the Year 6 science programme of study, it says pupils might find out about the work of palaeontologists such as Mary Anning. This Mary Anning KS2 fact file will help explain to children who she was and why she is so important […]

William Morris KS2 medium term plan

William Morris KS2 – Art medium-term plan This William Morris KS2 unit fits in perfectly with work around the Victorians. There are also aspects that could also be adapted to learning around the theme of homes in KS1. The series of lessons build towards children producing and evaluating a final piece of work using printmaking. It follows a clear structure, involving several […]

Non chronological report KS2 – Pie Corbett examples Add a touch of magic to English lessons with these non chronological report KS2 resources from Pie Corbett. Walking with unicorns This resource features Pie Corbett’s original non-chronological reports on two mythical types of unicorns: the Storm Unicorn the Frost Unicorn It describes what they look like, where they live, where and when they were […]

Gender identity and sexual identity resource sheet

Gender identity and sexual identity – Teacher resource sheet This resource sheet for teachers covers different gender identity and sexual identity terms. It provides definitions for the following terms: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Cisgender Asexual Aromantic Pansexual Demisexual Polyamorous Polysexual Gender-fluid Non-binary Queer This resource sheet also talks about thinking about sexuality and gender as a continuous spectrum. It also lays out some criticisms […]

Mental health lesson plan

Mental health lesson plan – Encourage kindness in your class Support Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 with these ideas for connecting to our fellow humans, says Emily Azouelos...

Kindness assembly – Slides and teacher notes It can be hard to know how to help someone going through a tough time, but small acts of kindness can make all the difference. These two kindness assembly resources – produced by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be – can help you spread a little kindness in your primary or secondary school. You can […]

Teenager writing on smart board

Smart board – How to choose one & 30+ inspiring ways to use it Your smart board need not be an expensive dust catcher or over-priced projector – try experimenting with these brilliant ideas...

Three pairs of hands holding up cardboard question marks, representing questioning

Questioning – 20+ strategies to encourage deep thinking You might ask over a million questions over the course of your teaching career, but which types of questions are most effective?

Starbeck Education

The Wow Factor – Starbeck Education Starbeck Education stands as the premier provider of historical, religious, cultural and art-based artefacts specifically sourced for classroom use. Its extensive collection encompasses a wide range of time periods and cultures, offering educators a unique opportunity to enhance their lessons and engage students with physical objects that bring learning to life. Starbeck is committed […]

Issue 18 of Teach Reading & Writing is available now! Welcome to the latest issue of Teach Reading & Writing, in which we celebrate the best of literacy learning, from phonics to poetry and everything in between! In this edition, we have featured 10 books to read aloud, as being read to is not only invaluable for developing fluency but is also an immersive, accessible […]

Shakespeare KS2 Tempest unit

Shakespeare KS2 – The Tempest unit for English A wonderful story full of magic and excitement, The Tempest deals with themes of revenge and forgiveness, power and responsibility. It even has a comedy subplot. What more could you ask for as a Shakespeare KS2 introduction? This download contains a plan for teaching The Tempest (of approximately three weeks duration) with explanatory notes. Shakespeare […]

Balanced argument KS2 – Best resources for primary debates Help primary pupils learn to debate, discuss or argue a point articulately and expressively, whether in spoken or written language, with these activities, ideas and lesson plans...

Editing stations – Editable cards for KS1/2 Download and personalise this free set of editing stations cards to suit your purpose, then print them out and distribute them around your classroom. Editing stations are a supercharged way to make language lessons fun and effective. They break down editing into focus areas, like spelling and punctuation, giving you a hands-on tool to make […]

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