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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 […]

Michael Morpurgo Month resources

Michael Morpurgo books – Best teaching resources for KS1 and KS2 Discover a treasure trove of engaging Michael Morpurgo resources, designed to help you bring the magic of his stories to life in the classroom...

Resource pack for Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo

Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo – Cross-curricular activities for KS2 This resource provides teaching notes for Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo, aimed at KS2 teachers. What is Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo about? The story follows Cobweb, a Pembrokeshire Corgi, as he transitions from a farm dog to a drover’s dog, herding livestock from Wales to London in 1815. Along the way, he meets a French drummer […]

Inference – Practical teaching strategies and ideas for TA support Children are making inferences all the time, so why is it such a struggle when analysing texts, asks Rachel Clarke...

Refugee poem lesson plan

Refugee poem – Lesson plan for the poem ‘Unbroken’ The refugee poem you will explore in this lesson plan is an intimate, poignant portrait of the impact of forced migrancy. Although it moves towards hope, you may want to privately prepare any students in your class who are refugees or migrants by telling them that you’ll be exploring this subject through poetry. This resource […]

Cartoon of a man speaking into a megaphone, representing teaching poetry

Teaching poetry – How to inspire young learners Teaching poetry in primary school is about fostering creativity, expression and a love for language in young learners. Here's how to go about it...

Printable Easter activities

Printable Easter activities – Free sheets for primary kids This printable Easter activities pack for primary schools will help you bring the spirit of Easter into your classroom. The pack offers a variety of printable Easter activities that blend learning with creativity. The activities are ideal for exploring the religious significance of Easter as well as its wider cultural traditions. Printable Easter activities Easter […]

A panel discussion at the SAAShow

The Schools & Academies Show

Skyrocket your 2025 strategy at the #SAAShow As the education sector gears up to embrace new challenges in 2025, The Schools & Academies Show, in proud partnership with Teach Primary, is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Excel in London on the 15 May. Unlock the power of learning and networking at the Schools & Academies Show Presenting three […]

Autism in girls checklist and advice

Autism in girls checklist – Teacher advice and resources This download contains an autism in girls checklist resource for teachers that lays out 20 signs that might suggest a girl in your class is autistic. Download it and use it to help members of staff recognise potential signs of autism in girls and provide appropriate support. By spotting signs at an early age, you […]

British Science Week school activity

British Science Week – Best 2025 stress-free experiments and ideas Get children excited about British Science Week in March with these great worksheets, lesson plans, resources, activities and ideas...

Pets representing National Pet Month

National Pet Month – Great 2025 lesson plans for Early Years to KS4 Download these free resources for National Pet Month in April...

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 6 maths worksheets

Year 6 maths worksheets – Free printable PDF bundle Are you looking for high-quality Year 6 maths worksheets focused on ratio and proportion? This free printable bundle provides essential practice in comparing percentages, calculating proportions and solving ratio problems. These are all key skills for Year 6 pupils preparing for SATs and beyond. What’s inside these Year 6 maths worksheets? These Year 6 maths […]

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 […]

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