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Writing instructions KS2 resource

Writing instructions KS2 – How to trap a dragon with Pie Corbett Are you kept awake at night by the sound of dragons crunching bones? Don’t despair. Help is at hand! Use this writing instructions KS2 resource from Pie Corbett to teach your class how to write instructions for getting rid of these terrible pests… Dragons are always a popular subject matter. You could start this lesson […]

Adventure stories KS2 resource

Adventure stories KS2 – ‘Kidnapped’ by Pie Corbett Take your children on a wild ride with this adventure stories KS2 resource from Pie Corbett. Then use a series of activities to explore the story, and encourage pupils to write an adventure story of their own… This download contains a guide for teachers, containing the source story and 16 activity ideas. There’s also a […]

Greek myths KS2 planning

Greek myths KS2 – English planning This Greek myths KS2 planning download will save you lots of time and help pupils become familiar with a range of Greek myths. Using the main text, The Orchard Book of Greek Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean, pupils will study: They will then draw story maps to learn a Greek myth off by heart, and to […]

Dialogue KS2 resource

Dialogue KS2 – Write realistic characters with Pie Corbett Use this dialogue KS2 resource to help your class discover how writing believable speech can help build character. The download contains a free original mystery model text and activities from Pie Corbett. Dialogue KS2 resource Lots of children want to write mystery or detective stories. The story in this download, written by Pie Corbett, providesa […]

Short story KS2 resources

Short story KS2 – The Dump by Pie Corbett Use this short story KS2 lesson plan from Pie Corbett with your class and remind them how nature’s magic stretches forward and back through time… This resource includes an original short story by Pie Corbett called ‘The Dump’. It also includes a range of activities from Pie covering reading, writing, vocabulary, oral comprehension, local wildlife, […]

Features of poetry KS2 – Pie Corbett’s magical poem Master alliteration, similes, and personification – and add a dash of extra wizardry – with Pie Corbett’s original verse...

Idioms KS2 – How to teach them in context Crying your eyes out or crocodile tears? Contextualising language will help develop children’s comprehension and fluency, and give you a smile or two at the same time

Fronted adverbials resource

Fronted adverbials KS2 – Word mat and game ideas Play a variety of fronted adverbials KS2 games with this simple PDF resource. Read our instructions for the four different fronted adverbials games you can play. This fronted adverbials KS2 download contains: 20 fronted adverbial cards that you can print out and cut up. These include fronted adverbials such as: 20 short sentences that you […]

Odd Socks Day lesson plan

Odd Socks Day – Lesson plan for Anti Bullying Week What is Odd Socks Day? Odd Socks Day takes place on the first day of Anti Bullying Week each year to help raise awareness of bullying. All you have to do to take part is wear mismatched socks to your school or workplace. It’s a fun day that encourages people to express themselves and celebrate […]

Reading journal resource for teachers

Reading journal – Free printable booklet for schools This beautiful reading journal was created by English, media and film studies teacher Meera Chudasama. Read all about how she put it into action in her own classroom. Reading journal contents This 30-page PDF contains a number of different reading activities that will inspire pupils to think about the books and characters they’ve been exploring. […]

Art KS2 inspiring medium term plans

Art KS2 Inspiring Medium Term Plans Get pupils’ creative juices flowing with these expert medium-term art plans for KS2. Each resource consists of a full half-term of planning, with extra resources and assessment ideas. Cut down your planning time and enjoy getting artistic with these inspiring ideas…

Magical Harry Potter Teaching Ideas

Magical Harry Potter Teaching Ideas Spark pupils’ imaginations with these inventive and exciting teaching ideas, all themed around the wonderful world of Harry Potter. Here you’ll find cross-curricular activity ideas, lesson plans and discussion guides, all explaining how to work with these magical stories to enhance children’s learning.

Viking longships KS2 lesson plan

Viking longships KS2 – Design and build one in class Use questioning and trial and error in this Viking longships KS2 lesson plan to fire imaginations and hone innovation skills… The era of the Vikings is such a rich strand of the history curriculum. There’s such depth wherever you look: from the compelling mythology to the lasting impact they had on modern-day Britain. This lesson […]

Newspaper template

Newspaper template – Blank front page layout Introducing a blank newspaper template in your classroom can be a valuable and versatile tool to engage and educate your students. This resource provides a fantastic opportunity to foster creativity, critical thinking and effective communication skills in your pupils. Whether you’re teaching English, history, science or another subject, you can use a newspaper template in […]

Space KS2 poetry resource

Space KS2 – Pie Corbett poems for creative descriptive writing Blast off into the unknown and discover a galaxy of KS2 poems with this space KS2 resource from Pie Corbett. The internet is alive with images of space – planets, moons, suns and stars – but also images of ‘flying saucers’ and aliens. This is always a topic that grabs children’s interest. An interesting way […]

Metaphors KS2 lesson plan

Metaphors KS2 – Pie Corbett’s animal poems This metaphors KS2 resource from Pie Corbett uses the vivid subjects of the animal kingdom as a creative writing starting point. Writing poems about animals is a sure-fire hit. The two original poems included in this resource present two different ways into writing. The ‘Recipe to Make a Wolf’ poem is more playful whereas the […]

Self portraits KS2 lesson plan

Self portraits KS2 – Six-week medium-term plan In this six-week self portraits KS2 series of art lessons pupils will find out about a range of famous artists. They’ll also learn how to draw faces using correct proportions. Throughout the lesson series, children will create a number of artworks, including a ‘split face’ portrait, transient portraits from objects and a Picasso-style face focused […]

Talk for Writing adapting a unit planner

Talk for Writing – Adapting a Unit planner for KS1/2 English This adapting-a-unit planner from Talk for Writing guides you through the four stages of the process: Each one comes with its own steps that include prompts, practical suggestions and space for you to add your own notes. Talk for Writing stages Planning stage This encourages you think about how you are using baseline assessment and […]

Persuasive writing for KS2 resource

Persuasive writing for KS2 – Alex Rider activities from Pie Corbett Break out the gadgets and take your class undercover with Pie Corbett’s Alex Rider-themed look at persuasive writing for KS2. Children can design and advertise their own spy gadgets with these examples and exercises. This download contains a PDF resource and accompanying PowerPoint slides. Persuasive writing for KS2 It’s been over 20 years since we […]

WW2 for KS2 – Model text and lesson plan by Pie Corbett By using Pie Corbett’s WW2 KS2 model text and digging into local history, your class can write a powerful piece about the experience of a WW2 evacuee. This resource includes an original story called ‘The Tunnel’, plus a series of reading and writing classroom activities. There is also a PowerPoint file with the story on […]

Short stories KS2 Pie Corbett lesson plan

Short stories KS2 – Pie Corbett lesson plan If you’re looking for short stories KS2 resources, this dreamy lunar story from Pie Corbett could be just what you need. Use the resource to inspire children to write their own stories rich in language and detail. This resource includes an original short story from Pie Corbett called ‘The Place of Moon and Stars’. You’ll […]

Year 6 science worksheet

Year 6 science – Animals including humans assessment worksheet with answers This Year 6 science worksheet focuses on animals including humans. It features eight multiple-part questions for children to answer. The download also contains an answer sheet to make marking easy. Year 6 science questions The questions on this worksheet cover topics including: Pupils will also need to: This worksheet is a sample from Sigma Science, […]

Jolly Phonics order document

Jolly Phonics order – English resource for KS1/KS2 teachers This Jolly Phonics order sheet was created by teacher and Jolly Phonics author Sue Lloyd. It will provide you with a clear structure for how to teach Jolly Phonics letter sounds and skills. Alongside this, this teaching steps sheet also contains teaching tips and advice for the order of teaching reading and writing with Jolly […]

Pie Corbett poetry KS2 lesson plan

Pie Corbett poetry – KS2 lesson plan about imagination We’ve packed this Pie Corbett poetry lesson plan with playful activities to help your KS2 class celebrate the power of imagination. The download features Pie’s original poem, ‘What are You?’, as well as accompanying activities that he has created for your class. Ask students to read through the poem thoroughly, asking themselves questions like which […]

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