The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor.
In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline
★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII
★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society
★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding
This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as:
★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria
★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information
★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life
★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision
This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking.
history, british history, the tudors, key stage 2, key stage 3, black history month, october, black history
Enhance your KS1 RE curriculum with this comprehensive Judaism unit, designed to introduce young learners to key aspects of Jewish beliefs and practices. This unit is structured to cover essential topics through engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
Lesson 1: Understanding Jewish Beliefs
Students will explore the concept of one God in Judaism and the significance of the mezuzah. They will discuss the importance of remembering significant aspects of their faith and reflect on the role of religious symbols in their lives.
Lesson 2: The Significance of Shabbat
This lesson focuses on Shabbat, a special day in the Jewish calendar. Pupils will learn about the practices associated with Shabbat, understand why rest is valued, and describe how Jewish people observe this day.
Lesson 3: The Festival of Sukkot
Children will delve into the story of Sukkot, its celebrations, and why it holds significance in Jewish tradition. They will learn how Jewish families celebrate this festival and its cultural importance.
Lesson 4: Chanukah Celebrations
Students will explore the story of Chanukah and the tradition of lighting the Chanukiah. They will discuss the themes of hope and miracles associated with Chanukah and why such celebrations are meaningful.
Lesson 5: Recognising Jewish Symbols
This lesson introduces students to key Jewish symbols, including the Star of David and the menorah. Pupils will learn the meanings behind these symbols and compare them to symbols in their own lives.
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Jewish Beliefs and Practices
The final lesson encourages students to reflect on what they have learned about Jewish beliefs and practices. They will discuss how Jewish people live out their faith and share their insights on the religion.
Ideal for classroom use, this unit provides a structured approach to teaching KS1 students about Judaism, fostering understanding and respect for diverse cultures and traditions.
Are you looking for a way to spice up your geography lessons and inspire your KS2 students? Do you want to cover the key concepts of compass directions, human and physical features, and physical features of the UK in a fun and interactive way? If so, this bundle of outstanding geography lessons is perfect for you!
This bundle includes 3 comprehensive and engaging lessons, each with a detailed lesson plan, a captivating PowerPoint presentation, and a range of activity sheets. The lessons are designed to help your students develop their geographical skills and knowledge, as well as their creativity and critical thinking. The lessons are:
☆ KS2 Compass Directions: In this lesson, students will learn about the cardinal and intercardinal points of the compass and how to use them to write directions for a journey on a map. They will also practice their map reading and direction writing skills with a practical application task. An extension activity is included to challenge early finishers.
☆ KS2 Human and Physical Features: In this lesson, students will learn to identify and differentiate between human and physical geographical features on a map. They will also create their own map with identified features using their imagination and creativity. An extension activity is included to challenge students with a map of London using compass points.
☆ KS2 Physical Features of the UK: In this lesson, students will learn about the main physical features of the UK, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and coasts. They will also explore how these features affect the climate, wildlife, and human activities in different regions. An extension activity is included to challenge students with a quiz on the physical features of the UK.
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This bundle is ideal for teachers who want to deliver outstanding geography lessons that are both informative and enjoyable. Your students will love learning about the world around them with these resources!
Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Geography, Compass Directions, Human Features, Physical Features, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Activity Sheets, Map Reading, Map Identification, Map Creation, London Map, UK Features, Education.
Swim into the new term with this ocean animals dance unit.
Used across 6 lessons, this unit comes with 6 detailed lesson plans that are suitable for KS1.
Created by an experienced PE subject coordinator, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by PE professionals and leadership teams.
Files included:
✸ x6 lesson plans
✸ Underwater scene pictures
✸ Links to music for all lessons
✸ Mat signs for warm up
Lesson 1:
L.O. To explore the underwater world and convey its essence through movement.
• I can perform a variety of movements using different body parts.
• I can describe the ideas and emotions conveyed in my dance.
• I can collaborate effectively with my classmates during the dance.
Lesson 2:
L.O. To explore the ocean environment through movement and music.
• I can effectively perform various underwater body shapes with my partner.
• I can choreograph a brief sequence of underwater movements with my partner.
• I can recall key elements of ocean life and creatures while dancing.
Lesson 3:
L.O. To explore the theme of underwater friendship through dance and movement.
• I can perform movements in unison with my partner.
• I can communicate and share ideas with my partner.
• I can create actions that express the theme of underwater friendship in our dance.
Lesson 4:
L.O. To explore the underwater world and express it through movement and dance.
• I can perform underwater movements in sync with my partner.
• I can effectively communicate and share ideas with my partner.
• I can create movements that portray the underwater world in our dance.
Lesson 5:
L.O. To create a short dance sequence that represents the theme of the ocean.
• I can create a short dance sequence.
• I can express the theme of the ocean through my dance.
• I can structure my dance with a clear start, middle, and end.
Lesson 6:
L.O. To create ocean-inspired dance phrases using counting, explore repetition in dance sequences, and perform dances that convey feelings.
• I can create a dance phrase using counting.
• I can demonstrate repetition in my dance.
• I can express feelings through my dance.
Tags: Y1 Y2 subject lead leader physical education fitness athletics funs dancing sea creatures oceans animals
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Have a celebration of all things reading with this bumper pack of magical wizard activities! These lessons are perfect if you need some activities for a themed book day or reading day. They are also great alongside a Harry Potter class novel.
These four activities each come with a lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets and accompanying resources, such as a word bank. They also come with differentiated activities (easy, mid-level and hard).
This resource includes:
x4 Lesson plans
x4 PowerPoints
Editable word mat
Colours and Verbs word mat
Hogwarts house worksheet
House qualities word mat
Spells worksheet
Potion worksheet
Learning objectives:
Lesson 1: I can design my own Hogwarts house.
Lesson 2: I can create my own magical spell.
Lesson 3: I can write my own potion recipe.
Lesson 4: I can write my own Honeydukes setting description.
Tags: year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks2 magic wizarding world Harry broom spells Philosopher’s Potter
Immerse your students in the exciting world of exploration with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. This plan is designed to provide a range of engaging and educational activities across various areas, including Reading, Malleable Area, Construction Area, Technology Area, Mark making and Writing Area, Sand Area, Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area.
Week by week, your students will embark on thrilling adventures as they learn about famous explorers, Arctic animals, rainforest exploration, exploring the ocean, and even venturing into space. Our plan includes carefully curated resources, books, playdough, small world materials, interactive apps, games, writing prompts, sensory exploration, and more.
With the Reading Area, your students can dive into captivating books about explorers and learn about their remarkable journeys. In the Malleable Area, they can sculpt famous landmarks using playdough, fostering their creativity and fine motor skills. The Construction Area allows them to build their own explorer forts using blocks and materials. In the Technology Area, they can explore different parts of the world through interactive map apps like “Google Earth” or “National Geographic Kids World Atlas.”
The Mark making and Writing Area encourages students to create their own explorer diaries or journals, while the Sand Area hides small treasures for them to discover, enhancing their sensory experience. Our plan also includes activities for the Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area, providing diverse opportunities for learning and exploration.
Engage your students’ imaginations, foster their curiosity, and develop their skills with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. It’s the perfect resource to make learning about explorers a thrilling and educational experience. Explore the world with your students today!
Other explorers themed EYFS units:
EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources
EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans & Resources
EYFS Literacy Unit - Explorers: 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources
Inspire budding young scientists with this captivating lesson on animal habitats, designed to get your Year 3-6 pupils excited about the hidden world of creatures living right in their own gardens and local woodlands. For this lesson, children will head outside and see what wildlife they can spot.
What’s Included in This Complete Lesson Pack:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear objectives, stimulating activities, and differentiation ideas to cater to diverse learning needs.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Visually stimulating slides featuring stunning images of local wildlife, thought-provoking questions, and key vocabulary to ignite curiosity and discussion.
★ Animal Identification Sheet: A handy, printable resource to help children identify and record the fascinating creatures they discover in different microhabitats.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understanding Habitats and Microhabitats: Students will define and differentiate between habitats and microhabitats, discovering the unique conditions that support different living things.
★ Exploring Biodiversity: Students will uncover the rich variety of animal life found in gardens and woodlands, fostering an appreciation for the natural world.
★ Observation and Identification Skills: Through hands-on exploration and using the identification sheet, students will develop their observation and classification skills.
★ Making Connections: Students will investigate how different animals depend on their microhabitats for survival, understanding the interconnectedness of living things.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science related to living things and their habitats.
★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to all learning styles and abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and engaged.
★ Hands-On Learning: Encourages active participation and outdoor exploration, making learning fun and memorable.
★ Easy-to-Use: All materials are ready to go, saving you valuable prep time.
★ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for fostering a love of science in young learners.
Unleash the inner explorer in your students with this unforgettable lesson on animal habitats!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal habitats, microhabitats, living things, woodland animals, garden creatures, science investigation, outdoor learning
Explore European geography and culture with our engaging lesson from the European Geography series. This lesson enhances students’ understanding of European countries and their unique characteristics using maps, atlases, globes, and digital tools.
Start with a map activity to identify countries, followed by an exploration of Europe’s diverse landscapes, history, culture, languages, and landmarks. Activities include labeling countries, locating geographical features, and interactive mapping.
Assess engagement, accuracy in locating countries, and understanding of characteristics. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, printed and digital maps, atlases, globes, and digital mapping tools.
Deepen students’ knowledge of European countries and their distinct attributes, fostering appreciation for Europe’s diversity and cultural richness.
Tags: Outstanding, observation, interview, lesson, PowerPoint, year 3
Explore European geography with our engaging “Europe Geography Lesson” designed for primary students! This resource makes learning about temperature and rainfall differences across various European locations a breeze while developing essential graphing skills.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint, lesson plan and worksheets
Clearly defined learning objectives and success criteria to guide students through the process of collecting and analyzing data from different European regions.
Students create simple and clear graphs to represent their data, allowing for easy comparisons and insights into environmental trends in Europe.
Interactive starter activity to highlight the importance of understanding European geography, where students can share their prior knowledge of temperature and rainfall.
Main segment introduces data sets containing temperature and rainfall information, teaching students how to read units of measurement and patterns.
Activity 1 involves small group work where students analyze specific data sets, identifying significant temperature and rainfall patterns, discussing findings, and making predictions.
Activity 2 guides students in creating basic graphs using graph paper or software, emphasizing clear labeling and appropriate scales.
Activity 3 leads to a class discussion where groups share and compare their graphs, identifying similarities, differences, and exploring possible reasons behind observed patterns.
Plenary activity helps students reflect on their learning journey and share conclusions about the environmental conditions in selected European locations.
This comprehensive resource provides all the necessary materials to effectively engage primary students, including data sets, graphing tools, and discussion prompts. Make European geography fun and educational with our captivating Europe Geography Lesson!
Help your KS1 students explore key Jewish symbols with this comprehensive RE lesson plan. Designed to introduce young learners to the significance of symbols like the Star of David, menorah, and mezuzah, this resource encourages comparison between Jewish symbols and those in the children’s own lives. The lesson includes a 13-slide PowerPoint and worksheets to support a deeper understanding of Judaism through engaging activities such as drawing, writing, and crafting.
Children will learn about the meanings behind these important symbols and how they help express beliefs. They’ll also have the opportunity to design their own symbol, fostering personal reflection on the role of symbols in expressing values and identity.
Includes:
Detailed lesson plan
13-slide PowerPoint
Writing about a Jewish symbol worksheet
Writing about a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
Draw and label a Jewish symbol worksheet
Draw and label a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
Create your own symbol worksheet
Create your own symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
L.O.: Recognise important Jewish symbols and understand their meanings.
Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: Jewish symbols, Star of David, menorah, mezuzah, Torah, KS1 RE, Judaism, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, Jewish beliefs, Jewish artefacts, RE resources.
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Back to school! Numbers 0-100 on zebras - these are perfect for a zebra themed classroom, display or role play. Also suitable for jungle or animal themes. Make a number line or count up in 2s, 5s, 10s etc. by selecting the pages.
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Back to school! Get their mouths watering with these numbered burgers. 1-100, these are perfect for a food themed classroom, display and role play. Make a number line or count up in 2s, 5s, 10s etc. by selecting the pages to print.
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5 week Unit
Includes CLL, Music, Expressive Arts and PSED planning alongside weekly plans for each week. There are some planning for an extra week if needed to cover a whole term.
Used in Spring 1.
Also includes accompanying powerpoints and activity resources.
Reception EYFS FS2
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Back to school! Set up your classroom for the new year with these rainforest themed printables. Perfect to turn your classroom into a jungle, this set is also relaxing and tranquil for those with sensory needs and SEND.
Includes:
Bunting - Blank, Alphabet
Days of the Week
Drawer Labels (with blanks)
Alphabet Letter Squares (with blanks)
Number Squares up to 31 (with blanks)
Months of the Year
Schedule
Table Numbers
Voice Level Meter
Welcome to… Door Sign (for Nursery to Y6)
Binder Covers
Editable labels
Please note: resources are in PDF format. They look a lot better when downloaded than on the preview as TES cannot show the fonts used.
If you would like any other items for this set or requests for others, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Tags: Displays Bunting Labels forest animals Amazon tropical ks1 ks2 uks2 lks2 eyfs display geography y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6
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Back to school! Get their mouths watering with these numbered pizzas. 1-100, these are perfect for a food themed classroom, display and role play. Make a number line or count up in 2s, 5s, 10s etc. by selecting the pages.
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A range of maths activities for KS2 for the last week of term before Christmas. Includes:
Christmas Fractions
Christmas word problems (differentiated)
Santa deliveries
Christmas party budgeting
Fully planned
A great way to turn your classroom into something OUT OF THIS WORLD! This classroom decor set lets you jazz your classroom up in style with a range of resources, some of them editable for you to adapt to your class.
This brilliant galaxy inspired set includes:
Binder covers (including teacher binder, NQT/ECT folder, assessment, pupil progress and more)
Two different types of bunting
Days of the week
Drawer labels
Editable labels
Alphabet letters
Months of the year
Numbers
Schedule (a visual timetable)
Table names
Voice level-o-meter
Welcome signs (all years, American and English)
These spooky day of the week labels are brilliant to give your drawers a scare! I use these labels to organise my worksheets and resources into each day of the week so that I can quickly grab and go.
PDF and JPEG format are included.
They are frighteningly easy to attach - either use Sellotape or sticky back plastic to secure.
Included:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday labels
Next week label
This resource is non-editable. There is an editable version here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12733532
Perfect for creating a display about animals, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too.
Uploaded in PDF format.
