This FREEBIE resource includes a full week of planning, PowerPoints and resources to go with the book ‘Stone Age Boy’ by Satoshi Kitamura. A brilliant English unit to go alongside studying the history topic The Stone Age, this week of resources is jam-packed with opportunities for children to develop their English writing and reading skills whilst learning about the Stone Age in a fun and intriguing way. This set of work is suited to Year 3 and Year 4 children. It is a great starting point to lead children to the outcome of writing instructions. If you love this resource, you will love the full English unit of Stone Age Boy, found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12572911 This unit includes 15 bumper-packed lessons to engage your class in some fantastic writing whilst having fun. KS2 Y3 Y4 LKS2 key stage two 2

Get ready for The Aztecs! These 10 outstanding history and geography lessons are the perfect way to teach your children all about the Aztecs over a half term or term. This unit is packed with 46 files! Children will begin with where and when the Aztecs lived to using real-life artefacts to discover more. Packed with exciting videos and resources, this unit comes fully resourced and planned with detailed lesson plans provided for each lesson. Created by an experienced humanities subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Children will find out about: When and where they lived Aztec artefacts Aztec artefacts Everyday life Aztec Gods Tenochtitlan (Aztec capital city) Aztec clothing Sacrifices Designing an Aztec chocolate bar Aztec diet Resources included: ★ x10 PowerPoints ★ x10 Lesson Plans ★ Starter assessment ★ Blank map of Mexico worksheet ★ Complete map of Mexico ★ Timeline worksheet ★ Timeline answers sheet ★ Civilisation video notes worksheet ★ Video about Aztec civilisations ★ Artefact pictures ★ Artefact teacher notes ★ Artefact discussion questions ★ Solving mysteries video ★ Artefact pictures and information sheets ★ Artefacts worksheet ★ 25 Facts about Aztecs video ★ Aztec Empire video ★ x2 Everyday Aztec life texts ★ Fact file template ★ Note taking sheet ★ x2 differentiated Aztec gods worksheets ★ Aztec gods information sheet ★ Aztec gods fact table ★ Aztec gods note taking sheet ★ Aztec gods Top Trumps template ★ Top 10 Aztec gods facts sheet ★ Life in Tenochtitlan information sheets ★ Tenochtitlan maps ★ Life in Tenochtitlan video ★ Clothing fact sheets ★ Clothing worksheet ★ Aztec fashion video ★ Discussion sentence starters mat ★ Chocolate bar design sheet Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2

Perfect for creating a display about a 1980s topic, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too. Uploaded in PDF format.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free taster of our Roman Legends - Escape to Pompeii Writing unit. This lesson helps children to recognise, and use, prepositions in a sentence. Prepositions are important when constructing sentences. A preposition sits before a noun to show the noun’s relationship to another word in the sentence. This lesson has detailed planning, PowerPoint and all resources provided. This lesson is also differentiated three ways. Great to use as a one off lesson or as part of the full unit that you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609998 L.O: Use prepositional phrases. Success Criteria: I have identified a range of prepositions. I have used prepositions. I have used prepositional openers. Lower children will be supported with sentence scaffolds that they can place together to make a silly sentence. Higher children will also be challenged to use prepositions to create sentence openers.

This 25-page workbook teaches children everything they need to know about the history topic, The Vikings. It has numerous tasks that are brilliant for setting as home learning or homework where children can independently work through the booklet. Also included is an answer booklet for easy marking and a knowledge organiser with the main facts about the Vikings. These facts are perfect to learn as ‘sticky knowledge’! Children will learn in three chunks: Why did the Vikings raid and invade Britain? What happened at Lindisfarne in 793 CE? Why did Alfred sign a treaty with Guthrum? history ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 ks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 outstanding covid school closure home learning homework home school

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of great explorers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Great Explorers Homework Pack is perfect for you! This pack contains a choice board of 51 tasks that span across various subjects and skills. Your students can choose which tasks they want to complete and how many they want to do each week. The tasks are designed to be creative, challenging, and relevant to the theme of great explorers. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Look at pictures and facts about a famous explorer. Draw a picture of them and share one interesting thing you learned. ★ Write about all the different places you have been and tell us about your favourite and why. ★ Pretend you’re buying explorer gear. Draw pictures of the things you’d need and write the numbers to show their cost. ★ Imagine you have discovered a new island. What new animals/plants are there on your imaginary island? ★ Look at pictures of old explorers. Draw and write about what they wore and the things they used. ★ Imagine you have discovered a new island, can you draw a map of your island? This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework choice board and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students. This Great Explorers Homework Homework Pack is a great way to extend your students’ learning beyond the classroom and to make homework more enjoyable and meaningful. Download it today and let your students explore the wonderful world of great explorers!

This Athens and Sparta lesson plan, PowerPoint and sorting cards are perfect for teaching KS2 children about the differences between Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece. The lesson plan includes an outstanding teaching approach suitable for interviews, and the PowerPoint provides engaging visuals to enhance students’ understanding. The sorting cards activity allows for differentiated learning, while the plenary encourages students to discuss and reflect on what they’ve learned. Lower ability sorting cards are also included for differentiation. This is a must-have resource for any KS2 history teacher covering Ancient Greece. I used this as an ofsted observation lesson. Looking for an Ancient Greece History Unit? Have a look at our 7 Ancient Greek lessons here: KS2 Ancient Greece Unit - 7 Outstanding Lessons Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic and look at the famous Roman myths and legends using the book Escape From Pompeii. If you want to give it a try, download lesson 1 for FREE here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-escape-to-pompeii-roman-legends-writing-lesson-prepositions-12686029 These ten lessons guide children through the basics of English writing a legend story and how to use prepositional phrases, adverbials and adverbial openers to describe. Fully differentiated resources and sheets to go with each lesson. Detailed planning is also provided. This resource contains over 30 documents! Lesson 1: Use prepositional phrases. Lesson 2: Identify and summarise main events of a story. Lesson 3: Infer character’s feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions. Lesson 4: Plan a character description Lesson 5: Write a character description Lesson 6: Use adverbial openers Lesson 7: To use adverbial openers to write a setting description Lesson 8: To use adverbial openers to plan a Roman legend story Lesson 9: To write my opener and build up for a Roman legend story Lesson 10: To write my problem and resolution for a Roman legend story Documents included: 10 lesson plans 10 PowerPoints (for each lesson) Lesson 1: MA Task, HA Task, Main Clauses sheet, Pictures, Prepositional Clauses sheet Lesson 2: Starter task, x2 storyboards (4 box and 6 box) Lesson 3: HA task, Pictures, Romulus and Remus story, Romulus and Remus summary Lesson 4: Starter task, character plan Lesson 5: LA/MA starter activity, HA starter activity, Lesson 6: LA and EAL Task, MA Task Lesson 7: Roman setting pictures Lesson 8: Story plan Prepositions word mat Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2 Romulus Remus god goddess Jupiter Bee lower ability middle ability higher ability high low medium chilli challenge reading literacy

**Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review.** A writing unit all about Roman Myths suitable for LKS2. 8 lessons provided with resources, PowerPoints and detailed planning for each lesson. Lessons: To be able to research information about the Roman gods. To be able to recognise and create a dilemma. To be able to create a story map. To be able to write a story from a story map. To be able to create a rags to riches performance. To be able to create details for my story. To be able to plan my story. To be able to write a quest story. KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation writing english reading Romans historical setting literature novel study ks2 roman myths writing ks2 roman myths lessons ks2 english unit

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Get stitching with this Bayeux Tapestry art unit! Perfect for those studying Medieval times or art through the ages, children will find out about the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 whilst practising their fabric artistry skills. Children will plan, design and create a piece of art that represents a section of the Bayeux Tapestry from felt and stitching, learning the skills of stitching and applique and comparing this to the modern day artistry of embroidery. Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary. Resources included: x5 lesson plans x5 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) Templates to trace and cut out Pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry for inspiration Lesson 1 L.O To experiment with creating art work using fabric and stitch. Lesson 2 L.O. To plan a design inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. L.O. Use applique to attach fabric together. Success Criteria: I can try using fabric and the technique of stitching. I can thread a needle. I can secure a thread. I can try to create different effects with stitch (some neat, some messy). Lesson 3 L.O To create a stitching plan. L.O. To create a story through fabric. Success Criteria: I can draw a simple, bold design. I can add clear, individual stitches in colour. I can select areas to create with applique. Lesson 4 and 5 L.O To create story scenes in fabric, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. Success Criteria: I can be accurate (tracing / cutting / stitching). I can explain my colour choices (felt and thread) I can thread my needle I can secure my thread I can stitch Whole planning unit written by experienced KS2 teacher, rated Outstanding. normandy war medieval times history art historical art artists study fabric embroider year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 key stage 2 key stage two

Discover the artistry of our ancestors with the Neolithic Cave Painting Art Lessons, tailored for KS2 students. This art package is designed to integrate the historical intrigue of the Stone Age with practical art skills. Key Features: ☆ Fully Resourced: Comes with all necessary materials for each lesson, making it easy to engage students. ☆ Professionally Planned: Developed by an experienced art lead, the lessons are well-structured for effective learning. ☆ Visual Presentations: Each lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate concepts and inspire students. ☆ History Meets Art: Perfectly complements a Key Stage 2 Stone Age curriculum, deepening students’ historical awareness through art. Lesson Overview: ☆ Understanding Cave Paintings: Students investigate the ancient practice of cave painting, learning about its historical context and methods. ☆ Creating Cave Paintings: Students apply their knowledge by making their own cave paintings, starting with the background and adding their unique touch. In these two lessons, students not only learn about Neolithic art but also experience the creative process firsthand. It’s an excellent way to combine art and history, providing a memorable educational experience that encourages curiosity about our prehistoric past. Suitable for the entire KS2 range, these lessons offer a meaningful exploration of both subjects. ks2 key stage 2 year 3 year 4 y3 y4 lesson plan plenary starter challenge art and design history Stone Age Neolithic Paleolithic

Transport your students to the heart of Ancient Greece with this comprehensive class assembly resource. Engage your class in an immersive experience, from acting scenes of mythical tales to interactive activities. Packed with scripts, music suggestions, and detailed instructions, this assembly set is a time-saving gem for busy teachers. Covering gods and goddesses, mythical adventures, and the Greek legacy, it aligns seamlessly with Key Stage 2 curriculum objectives. Your students will learn, perform, and have a blast – making history come alive! Files included: ★ Main script ★ Cast list ★ Music activities ★ The Birth of Zeus acting scene ★ The Birth of Gods poem ★ Perseus and Gorgon acting scene ★ Olympic Games acting scene ★ Ode to the Olympic Flame poem ★ Philosophical Musings acting scene ★ The Unveiling of the Trojan Horse acting scene ★ The Epic of Troy poem Tags: Ancient Greeks History, music, script, outstanding, key stage 2 key stage two

Create a meaningful and memorable Remembrance Day assembly with this comprehensive 5-page script. Designed for KS1 and KS2 students, this resource provides a sensitive and age-appropriate way to commemorate those who have served and sacrificed. Features: ★ Complete Script: Includes speaking parts for pupils and teachers, ensuring everyone can participate and contribute. ★ Thought-provoking Content: Explains the significance of Remembrance Day, the poppy symbol, and the two-minute silence. ★ Beautiful Poetry: Features poignant poems to enhance the atmosphere of reflection and remembrance. ★ Wreath-laying Ceremony: Includes a simple yet moving wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen heroes. ★ Easy to Follow: Clear formatting and instructions make it easy to organize and deliver a successful assembly. Benefits: ★ Foster Understanding: Help children understand the importance of Remembrance Day and its historical context. ★ Encourage Reflection: Create a space for quiet contemplation and gratitude for those who have served. ★ Promote Values: Instill values of respect, empathy, and peace in young learners. ★ Build Community: Bring your school together in a shared act of remembrance. ★ Save Time: No need to write your own script - everything you need is provided. Honor the fallen and inspire future generations with this heartfelt Remembrance Day assembly script. Ideal for: KS1, KS2, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, whole school assembly, collective worship, British history, World War I, World War II.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic. These five lessons guide children through the basics of writing a diary entry and using prepositional phrases to describe. They will learn and write about everyday Roman life. Each lesson includes planning (differentiated 3 ways), PowerPoint and resources (some adapted for EAL/SEN children). Lesson 1: L.O. Use prepositions to show time. Success Criteria I understand what a preposition to show time is. I can identify time prepositions. I can use time prepositions as openers. Lesson 2: L.O. Make notes on the day in the life of a Roman. Success Criteria I can create identify areas to research based on Roman life. I can find information about different areas of Roman life. I can use notes to record information. Lesson 3: L.O. Plan a diary entry. Success Criteria I can discuss my ideas with a partner. I can use prepositions to show time in my plan. I can organise ideas into paragraphs. Lesson 4 and 5: L.O. Write a diary entry. Success Criteria I can use prepositions to show time. I can use informal language to write a diary entry. I can use my plan to write a diary entry. I can write in paragraphs. Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review. This Roman Mosaic Art unit is perfect to use alongside a fascinating Roman history topic or study of the volcanic eruption in the ancient Italian city of Pompeii. Children will study mosaics from the city of Pompeii, discuss what they were used for and how they were made (learning key techniques used by mosaic artists). They will then choose a marine animal to sketch onto a grid before using this as a guide to paint it. Once dry, they will cut out the squares and stick them onto backing paper using the techniques they have studied. These three lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with a couple of lessons spare in case of any absences or other school events. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided. Two of these lessons may take a little longer than an hour so can be used flexibly. Created by an experienced art subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2. Included is: 3 PowerPoints Four examples Grid paper Detailed lesson plans for each lesson with differentiated success criteria Images of marine animals Lessons: I can create a mosaic drawing. I can use tints and shades of colours. I can make a mosaic. ks2 key stage 2 year 3 year 4 y3 y4 lesson plan plenary starter challenge art and design history Rome drawing sketching painting powder paints resources

Immerse your students in the captivating world of the Stone Age with this comprehensive English unit based on the popular book, “Stone Age Boy.” Designed for Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3/4), this resource provides 15 engaging lessons filled with planning, PowerPoints, and activities to enhance reading, writing, and comprehension skills. What’s Included: ★ 15 Complete Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives and activities to guide your teaching. ★ Interactive PowerPoints: Enhance engagement with visually appealing presentations for each lesson. ★ Ready-to-Use Resources: Worksheets, word banks, and image prompts to support student learning. ★ Diverse Writing Tasks: Students will explore various writing styles, including character descriptions, instructions, fact files, diary entries, and narrative writing with an alternative ending. ★ Skill-Building Focus: Develop key literacy skills like vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar (conjunctions, tenses), and text organization. ★ Reading Comprehension Support: Questions and activities throughout the unit promote deeper understanding and inference skills. Lesson Objectives: ★ Understand character feelings and perspectives. ★ Describe settings and characters from the Stone Age. ★ Research and gather information about Stone Age activities. ★ Write clear instructions for a Stone Age task. ★ Express time and place using conjunctions. ★ Create a Stone Age animal fact file. ★ Contrast the present day with the Stone Age. ★ Use consistent past tense in writing. ★ Place story events in chronological order. ★ Write a diary entry from the perspective of the Stone Age Boy. ★ Further develop the diary entry. ★ Use a Thesaurus to expand vocabulary. ★ Plan an alternative ending to the story. ★ Write the problem section of the alternative ending. ★ Write the resolution of the alternative ending. Try it for Free: Not sure yet? Download the first week’s worth of planning, PowerPoints, and resources to see how this unit can transform your literacy lessons! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12113655 Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, reading, writing, fiction, novel study, Stone Age, history. Tags: Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 3 Year 4 Y3 Y4 English reading writing outstanding fiction novel study

Explore the human experience of World War II through the power of poetry! This engaging unit, perfect for KS2 classrooms studying WWII, delves into historical events and emotions through carefully selected poems. What’s Included: ★ 5 Engaging Lessons: Comprehensive lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and thought-provoking questions to guide your teaching. ★ Evocative Poems: A curated selection of poems that capture the experiences of those affected by the war. ★ Interactive PowerPoints: Visually rich presentations with historical images and vocabulary support to enhance understanding. ★ Skill-Building Worksheets: Activities to develop essential reading comprehension skills like vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Learning Objectives: ★ Express first impressions of a poem, supporting opinions with evidence. ★ Use illustrations to represent scenes from a poem. ★ Employ expression and drama to bring a poem’s verses to life. ★ Identify and discuss the themes explored in a poem. ★ Answer comprehension questions about a poem’s meaning and language. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives, focusing on reading comprehension and poetry analysis. ★ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances understanding of WWII history through a literary lens. ★ Engaging and Thought-Provoking: Promotes critical thinking and empathy through poetry analysis and discussion. ★ Ready-to-Use: Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoints, and worksheets, saving you valuable prep time. Other resources you may be interested in: Y5/6 World War I Unit (12 lessons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11988820 KS2 World War 2 Unit - 5 Outstanding lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11881663 Bring history to life and foster a love of poetry with this impactful World War II poetry unit! Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 5, Year 6, World War II, poetry analysis, reading comprehension, history, cross-curricular learning. Tags: KS2 KS3 Year 5 Year 6 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 UKS2 reciprocal English

Embark on a captivating journey through Eyam’s history with our KS2 Eyam and the Plague History Unit. This comprehensive resource offers 12 engaging lessons that delve into the intriguing events and themes surrounding the plague and its impact on this remarkable village. Unravel the mystery of Eyam’s plague outbreak, explore the courageous decision to quarantine, and discover the toll the plague took on Eyam’s population. Learn about heroic figures, examine physical remnants like the Plague Cross and Boundary Stones, and step into the shoes of Eyam’s plague doctors. Immerse yourself in the personal accounts found in Eyam’s plague diary and examine the preserved plague cottages to gain a deeper understanding of living conditions during the outbreak. Reflect on Eyam’s legacy and how the village commemorates its history. Connect historical lessons to contemporary challenges, explore feudal life in the 14th century, and delve into the Peasants’ Revolt led by Wat Tyler. Develop persuasive writing skills and analyze the consequences and significance of the revolt. Learn about plague doctors and create a plague doctor mask. Engage your students with this complete KS2 Eyam and the Plague History Unit, filled with interactive activities and captivating resources. Discover the resilience, bravery, and enduring lessons from Eyam’s past that resonate with us today. KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2 remote Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com