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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oi' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oi' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘oi.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘oi’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oi’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oi’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oi’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oi’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oo' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oo' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘oo.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘oo’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oo’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oo’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oo’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oo’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'ure' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'ure' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘ure.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘ure’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ure’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ure’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ure’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'or' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'or' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘or.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘or’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘or’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘or’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘or’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘or’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The'ur' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The'ur' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘ur.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘ur’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ur’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ur’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ur’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ur’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'air' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'air' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘air.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘air’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘air’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘air’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘air’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘air’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Year 1 Comprehension - Easter Story (Holy Week)
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Year 1 Comprehension - Easter Story (Holy Week)

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. The theme in this pack is the Easter Story. The story is split into 4 sections: Palm Sunday The Last Supper Good Friday Easter Sunday Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 questions, containing ‘what’ ‘who’ and ‘when’ questions and some multiple choice questions. Answers are also included. There are three differentiated levels (PDFs). There is a colour and black & white version of each level. There is also a powerpoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text from the middle ability so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. The PowerPoint is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. All of the documents are in the zip file.
Phonics 20 page revision booklet - Sports theme
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Phonics 20 page revision booklet - Sports theme

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This resource is a phonics booklet aimed at year 1 as preparation for phonics screening. There are 20 pages of activities perfect for children to work on independently during phonics lessons, as a start of day activity or as a filler. Alternatively, send home for parents to work on with children as a homework task. The theme of this booklet is sports. Just print and staple! PDF file format.
How to grow a sunflower - comprehension - Year 2
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How to grow a sunflower - comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the summer term. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to grow a sunflower, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
How to go pond dipping - non-fiction comprehension - Year 2
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How to go pond dipping - non-fiction comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the summer term. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to go pond dipping, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
French lesson : Emotions and Feelings
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French lesson : Emotions and Feelings

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a second French lesson, after children have learnt to say hello. The focus in this lesson is on how to ask ‘how are you’ and reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘feelings’ vocabulary, a speaking and listening activity, paired game, reading/writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. There is a PowerPoint which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lesson. You can also play the PowerPoint without the audio. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan A 21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 5 PDF sheets for the speaking activity 2 PDF sheets for the paired game 3 PDF sheets for the Reading/Writing activity (colour and black & white versions and an answer sheet) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 2 of Unit 1 French designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 French - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11631397 Unit 2 French - All About Me - Age and Appearance is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11707339
Reading comprehension - Making lemonade - Year 2
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Reading comprehension - Making lemonade - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the summer term. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to make lemonade, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Jesus' Miracles 3 week unit plan 1 - KS2
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Jesus' Miracles 3 week unit plan 1 - KS2

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A collection of three RE lesson plans focussing on three of Jesus’ miracles. The miracles covered in these plans are: Jesus heals a paralysed man Jesus calms the storm Jesus raises a man from the dead The lessons are suitable for using with KS2 and are highly interactive. Each plan includes lesson objectives and cross-curricular links. The plans give details of starters, a drama activity, an art activity, written activities and plenaries. All resources are included in the price. This includes PowerPoint presentations of the three miracles. The PowerPoints are not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open them. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations. In total there are 14 pages of lesson plans (PDFs), 68 slides of animated PowerPoints and 12 pages of resources for the activities (PDFs). All you need to bring is some wallpaper for the art activity in the Jesus calms the storm lesson. These lessons are available as part of a larger bundle of lessons on Jesus’ Miracles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/jesus-miracles-6-week-unit-11591501 The PowerPoints are available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11590837
Summer themed phonics revision booklets
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Summer themed phonics revision booklets

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This bundle contains 3 phonics booklets, perfect for children to work on independently to revise phase 5 phonemes. The booklets are each 20 pages. The three booklet themes included in this bundle are: Sports Minibeasts Seaside
KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Addition Revision
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KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Addition Revision

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These Year 2 SATs style addition revision questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 20 reasoning and 10 arithmetic problems with answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum and is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 1 curriculum. No further preparation required. PDF file format. These booklets are also included in our Bumper KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs Revision Pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11828827
What happens in the summer - comprehension - Year 2
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What happens in the summer - comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the summer term. There are three differentiated texts about what happens in the summer, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format
KS1 SATs comprehension - Summer wildlife
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KS1 SATs comprehension - Summer wildlife

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the summer term. There are three differentiated texts about summer wildlife, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format
KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Subtraction Revision
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KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Subtraction Revision

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These Year 2 SATs style subtraction revision questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 20 reasoning and 10 arithmetic problems with answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum and is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 1 curriculum. No further preparation required. You might be interested in our Bumper KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs Revision Pack which includes all the Year 2 Maths topics: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11828827
French lesson and resources - Introducing yourself/saying your name
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French lesson and resources - Introducing yourself/saying your name

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a third or fourth French lesson, after children have learnt to say hello and talk about how they are feeling. The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone their name and to reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘name’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, reading/writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. There is a PowerPoint which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lesson. You can also play the PowerPoint without the audio. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in a zip file. These are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan A 10 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 1 PDF sheet for the speaking/listening activity 2 PDF sheets for the Reading/Writing activity (A worksheet and answers are included) All you need to take with you is a ball or beanbag for the whole class game. This is lesson 4 of Unit 1 French designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 French is available here: Beginners French - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle Unit 2 French is available here: French 5 lesson bundle - All About Me - Age and Appearance
Year 2 end of term summer bundle
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Year 2 end of term summer bundle

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This resource is a bundle of high quality resources to use with year 2 in the summer term. The bundle contains: 1 set of summer themed maths word problems (differentiated 3 ways) 4 x summer comprehensions (differentiated 3 ways) 3 x summer themed SPaG booklets Mixed 30 page summer activity booklet