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Scary adjectives list

Scary adjectives – Spine-tingling setting adjectives word bank Enhance your pupils’ descriptive writing skills with this scary adjectives PDF resource. Designed for teachers, this versatile word mat is perfect for helping children craft chilling and atmospheric settings that elevate their creative writing. The resource is packed with an extensive list of carefully selected scary adjectives. It’s ideal for expanding vocabulary and inspiring pupils […]

KS2 instruction writing project based on The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

KS2 instruction writing – How to steal Christmas (Grinch planning) This engaging KS2 instruction writing resource is perfect if you’re looking to bring a little creativity to your literacy lessons. Designed to cover key areas of the English curriculum, it provides a fun and interactive way for children to master the essential skills of writing clear and effective instructions. This project culminates in an exciting […]

Inspirational posters about the Paralympics

Inspirational posters – Quotes from Paralympic Games athetes Inspire your pupils with free downloadable inspirational posters featuring Paralympic athletes and memorable quotes about their sporting careers. The Paralympic Games has broken down barriers and changed perceptions of people with disabilities. The athletes’ stories of determination and perseverance strike a chord with many. Inspirational posters This download contains eight inspiration posters to print off […]

Area and perimeter games

Area and perimeter games – Maths activity for KS2 / KS3 This resource contains three area and perimeter games to play in your classroom. Always, sometimes, never game Cut out these cards and sort them into statements that you think are always true, sometimes true and never true. If you think sometimes, then explain when it is and when it isn’t true. If you think always […]

Inverted commas poster

Inverted commas – Classroom poster Inverted commas, also known as quotation marks or speech marks, are an essential part of the English curriculum. They are first introduced in KS2. We use them to punctuate direct speech, enclose quotations or highlight certain words or phrases, such as titles or ironic text. The national curriculum for English requires Year 3 pupils to […]

Expanded noun phrases examples

Expanded noun phrases examples – Poster & phrase builder This expanded noun phrases example download includes a poster and a phrase builder worksheet. Both resources make learning about expanded noun phrases engaging and accessible. Pupils will build confidence in their descriptive writing abilities. The poster is a visual aid that will support pupils in understanding the structure of expanded noun phrases. It clearly demonstrates […]

Row of empty smart shoes, representing supply teaching

Supply teaching – Benefits and how to make it work for you Thinking about supply teaching? This guide covers everything from key considerations and FAQs to the benefits of the role...

British history timeline KS2 printable classroom display

British history timeline KS2 – Printable classroom display This British history timeline KS2 resource is perfect if you want to create a display in your classroom. This carefully designed printable timeline provides a visual way for students to understand the key periods of British history, from the age of dinosaurs through to modern-day Britain. Each page of the timeline includes a vibrant colour […]

Diary of a Wimpy Kid activities

Diary of a Wimpy Kid activities – PDF of ideas These Diary of a Wimpy Kid activities will get students excited about the books while developing their literacy skills… The comic book format of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books makes them accessible and the perfect companion for reluctant readers. They’re bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tackle important themes such as bullying and family […]

Lateral thinking lesson plan

Lateral thinking – Richard Wiseman magic tricks lesson plan Bringing out their inner magician can improve children’s lateral thinking, says Richard Wiseman… We know that creative activities are hugely beneficial for children at this fundamental stage of their development, but have you ever considered using magic tricks in the classroom? Our research at the University of Hertfordshire shows that learning to perform magic tricks […]

Digestive system KS2 resources

Digestive system KS2 – Hands-on, whole-class experiment This resource contains instructions for a hands-on KS2 classroom activity that uses bananas and biscuits to teach students about the human digestive system. You’ll construct a life-sized model that simulates each stage of digestion, from chewing food in the mouth to excreting waste. This reinforces pupils’ understanding of how the digestive organs function. Digestive system […]

Quest stories – Planning sheet for KS1/2 creative writing Guide pupils through planning and presenting their own imaginative quest stories with these engaging resources from Rachel Clarke… Start with Plan Your Own Quest Story, a step-by-step guide to crafting a thrilling adventure story. Pupils begin by designing their hero, complete with a unique appearance and personality. They’ll then map out the quest, deciding on […]

Vocabulary Ninja Word of the day resource

Vocabulary Ninja Word of the day – Vocabulary Laboratory sheet This Vocabulary Laboratory resource is the ideal companion for your Vocabulary Ninja Word of the Day activities. Use it to help pupils break down any word into its most essential elements. This versatile resource encourages deeper understanding of vocabulary in an engaging and structured way. Explore tense, word class, synonyms, antonyms or even delve into […]

Clay KS2 art lesson

Clay KS2 art lesson – Build a whole-class clay village sculpture The Greek village of Kayaköy, deserted during WWI, provides an atmospheric focus for this KS2 clay project. It involves children sculpting their own abandoned community from clay… In this lesson plan you’ll find ideas for encouraging children to design and build a collection of ghostly structures. They will then combine their individual pieces to create […]

Year 6 English worksheets

Year 6 English worksheets – Free printable KS2 resources These Year 6 English worksheets are structured around narratives, non-fiction and poetry. They will support work you’re doing across the curriculum as well as in literacy teaching. The activities follow the main literacy priorities in Year 6 and are designed to be used flexibly, alongside a teacher or parent. Each Year 6 English worksheet has […]

Colourful chalks, representing Miss Honey from Matilda

Miss Honey – Is Matilda’s teacher a role model or unprofessional? Is it time to reevaluate our feelings about Matilda's beloved teacher?

Sphero programming activity pack for KS2

Sphero robot – Programming activity pack for KS2 The Sphero robot is a Bluetooth wireless ball that you can programme from an iPad or Android device using various different apps. On many occasions in primary computing, pupils use programming language to control on-screen objects such as Scratch, Kodu, Hopscotch etc. However, it’s also important that children write programs to control physical devices to […]

Recycling poster worksheet

Recycling poster – Creative writing activity for KS1 / KS2 This worksheet features writing prompts to help pupils create a persuasive poster promoting the benefits of recycling. It comes from the OUP primary literacy resource series Project X Origins. The recycling poster resource guides pupils to plan a recycling poster by brainstorming powerful words, questions and specific actions they want to encourage. Pupils then need […]

Worksheet on multiplication of decimals

Worksheet on multiplication of decimals – KS2 maths game If you’re looking for a fun and engaging way to help your KS2 pupils master multiplying decimals, this worksheet on multiplication of decimals is just what you need. Designed to work for individuals, small groups, or even your whole class, this multiplication of decimals worksheet game combines strategy, problem-solving, and mental maths in one simple […]

Illustration of four people swapping information, representing peer marking

Peer marking – Making this strategy work in primary & secondary Getting students to improve each other’s work is the Holy Grail of assessment. But you’ve got to build the right foundations...

Melting ice experiment PDF

Melting ice experiment – 15-minute festive STEM activity How can we make ice melt more easily? Find out with this festive melting ice experiment from the 15-Minute STEM series by Emily Hunt… Resources Melting ice experiment learning objective Salt lowers the freezing point of water, helping to melt ice faster. In this melting ice experiment, as each ice cube melts the string sinks into […]

Measurement KS2 lesson plan

Measurement KS2 – Exciting cross-curricular paper plane project Create paper planes in this fun KS2 measurement project that encompasses maths, literacy and teamwork… To introduce ‘Project: Flight’ all you need is the brilliant FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith and a ream of paper liberated from the photocopier. KS2 measurement learning objectives Lesson starter Start with a reading of FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith. It tells […]

Boy hugging man, representing attachment disorder in children

Attachment disorder in children – Advice for teachers Learn about attachment disorder in children and try these supportive classroom strategies to help...

Skellig book resources

Skellig book – KS2 cross-curricular planning resources Use David Almond’s book Skellig to ignite learning in your KS2 classroom with these activities and ideas… Skelling KS2 planning Part bird, perhaps part angel, Skellig is a mystical creature inhabiting a mundane setting. Considering his true nature will open some challenging debates, and close reading of David Almond’s powerful text can enrich children’s own […]

Ordering decimals worksheet

Ordering decimals worksheet – KS2 activity with answers This ordering decimals worksheet contains questions which require students to think about the relative sizes of decimals and the order that they would be written on a number line. The worksheet also includes questions on ordering fractions. Use these topic-focused SATs questions at the end of a unit to test and extend students’ understanding as […]

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