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!
Elevate your report writing process with our comprehensive collection of report comments for Key Stage 1 across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Computing, PE, and Spoken Language. This invaluable resource provides a wealth of report comments to help you craft informative and personalized reports that showcase students’ progress and achievements.
With our extensive collection of report comments, you’ll find a wide range of subject-specific comments that cover key areas of learning and development. From English to Maths, Science to History, and beyond, these comments provide valuable insights into students’ strengths, areas for improvement, and specific achievements. Whether you need comments for reading comprehension, number sense, scientific inquiry, historical understanding, or artistic expression, our resource has you covered.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to report writing, our comprehensive resources will enhance your report writing skills and save you time and effort. Equip yourself with the necessary tools to deliver high-quality reports that celebrate students’ progress and foster continued growth.
Invest in our comprehensive Report Comments for Key Stage 1 and experience the convenience, efficiency, and professionalism that this resource brings to your report writing process.
Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career and step into a leadership role? Our Successful NPQSL Application Form Example for primary teachers is the ideal resource to help you on your journey.
This comprehensive example application form is meticulously crafted to provide you with a clear roadmap for applying to the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
These example questions and answers cover:
✹ Why would you like to complete the Programme with (Programme provider)?
Please provide a specific, recent example to show how you are ready for the next step in school/education setting leadership
✹ Please provide a specific, recent example to show how you are ready for the next step in school/education setting leadership.
✹ Write about how teaching and learning (including curriculum and assessment) is important for you to develop in your role and explain how this will impact on pupils and staff at your school or education setting.
✹ Please provide your best two recent examples of leadership roles where you have led a team across the whole school, and explain how they demonstrate your success as a senior leader.
✹ Please identify what you feel are your key areas for development as a senior leader and thereby what you hope to gain by attending this programme.
With the NPQSL qualification, you’ll gain the expertise and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within the education sector. Whether you’re looking to move into a senior leadership position, enhance your leadership skills, or prepare for new challenges in the field, our sample application form will serve as your trusted companion.
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These six leaflets are great for children to have on their tables or stapled into books to help them write for different purposes.
Each PDF leaflet is included in colour and black and white format. They have examples of how to present the writing, a checklist to tick off the features of the writing, examples of texts and a poster page with prompts, including:
✰ Who is the text for?
✰ What is the purpose of the text?
✰ How do you structure and organise the text?
✰ Tricks of the trade
✰ What language styles are included?
The six leaflets that are included are:
✸ Discussion
✸ Explanation
✸ Instructions
✸ Persuasion
✸ Recount
✸ Report
Brilliant as a writing prompt during independent writing and great to use for teachers to help them plan. These have been road tested in KS2 by our outstanding teachers.
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Enhance your Design and Technology curriculum with our extensive 153-page PDF booklet of worksheets, carefully designed to support a whole school scheme of work. This invaluable resource progressively challenges students as they delve into exciting projects covering a wide range of topics.
Inside this comprehensive package, you’ll find an array of engaging worksheets for designing, investigating, planning, and evaluating. Each project is thoughtfully crafted to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and foster their problem-solving skills.
Projects included in this bundle:
Moving pictures
Playground equipment
Fruit salad
Homes
Teddy vehicles
Puppets
Winding toys
Coats
Healthy snack packaging
Sandwiches
Moving monsters
Photograph frames
Money containers
Pop-up book
Alarms
Lights
Musical instruments
Bread
Moving toys
Biscuits
A shelter
Slippers
Fairground ride
Controllable vehicle
Equip your students with the tools they need to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through exciting D&T projects. This resource is perfect for educators seeking to implement a cohesive and engaging scheme of work. Don’t miss out on this must-have collection of D&T worksheets!
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Take your interview or observation lessons to the next level with our exceptional Adverbs Writing Lesson designed specifically for KS2 students. This comprehensive resource pack includes a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources. Empower your students to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively, while fostering their understanding of different types of adverbs. With ready-to-use activities and differentiated challenges, this outstanding lesson ensures students develop their adverb usage skills and enhance their writing abilities.
Key Features:
✸ Engaging Starter: Stimulate discussion and critical thinking as students explore the statement “Adverbs are just words that end in ‘ly’.” Encourage students to articulate their thoughts and consider the validity of the statement.
✸ Comprehensive Main Activity: Introduce adverbs to students, explaining how they describe time, manner, place, or frequency of a verb. Engage students with the Table Team Adverb Sorting Challenge, encouraging collaboration as they categorize adverbs into different families.
✸ Reflective Assessment: Encourage self-reflection by having students evaluate their previous writing and assess their use of adverbs. Guide students to identify areas for improvement and set goals for their adverb usage.
✸ Creative Writing Exercise: Utilize the captivating video clip “The Cloud” to inspire students’ writing. Offer differentiated challenges based on difficulty levels, allowing students to incorporate adverbs effectively and demonstrate their understanding.
✸ Mini Plenary: Conduct a mid-lesson check-in, where students share examples of each sentence type to ensure comprehension and reinforce learning.
✸ Engaging Plenary: Challenge students to identify and explain three sentences on the board, showcasing their understanding of adverb usage and sentence construction.
✸ Complete Resources: Access a comprehensive set of resources, including a PowerPoint presentation, picture stimulus, differentiated worksheets, conjunctions sheet, and self-assessment tools.
L.O. To be able to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively.
Success Criteria
✸ Know different types of adverb.
✸ Add appropriate adverbs to a piece of work.
✸ Know the level that I am working at now when using adverbs.
✸ Know the mistakes that I make regularly when using adverbs, e.g. repeating the same ones.
✸ Identify an area for improvement with my use of adverbs.
Files include:
✸ Lesson plan
✸ PowerPoint
✸ The Cloud picture storyboard
✸ Example writing sheet (WAGOLL)
✸ Flash write challenge sheet
✸ Questions sheet
✸ Table team sorting challenge
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Are you a dedicated educator with a passion for special educational needs (SEN) looking to excel in a leadership role as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)? Look no further! Our product offers three meticulously crafted job application letters specifically designed for SENCO positions.
Tailored to showcase your expertise in supporting and advocating for students with special educational needs, these outstanding job application letters emphasize your ability to create inclusive learning environments and collaborate with various stakeholders. With a focus on your experience in coordinating interventions, implementing individual education plans, and fostering a positive SEN provision, these letters are sure to captivate recruiters and position you as an exceptional SENCO candidate.
Whether you’re an experienced SEN teacher aspiring to a leadership position or a current SENCO seeking new opportunities, our product equips you with the perfect tools to demonstrate your qualifications and dedication. Invest in your professional growth and unlock new possibilities with our top-quality SENCO application letters today.
Embark on a comprehensive and enriching learning adventure with our EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle. This all-inclusive bundle features three essential units for each week: Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum. Aligned with the EYFS framework, each unit offers six weeks of captivating lesson plans and accompanying PDF resources, providing you with a treasure trove of 90 engaging lessons to captivate and educate your young learners.
Week 1: Introduction to Explorers
In the Literacy unit, students will develop communication, language, and literacy skills through interactive activities, storytelling, and writing tasks, while the Maths unit will reinforce numeracy concepts through exploratory and hands-on tasks. The Wider Curriculum unit will introduce students to explorers’ lives, fostering an appreciation for history, geography, art, science, and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education.
Week 2: Famous Explorers
The Literacy unit brings famous explorers to life through captivating reading materials, role-playing exercises, and writing prompts. The Maths unit continues to strengthen numeracy skills, while the Wider Curriculum unit delves deeper into history, geography, art, science, and PSHE topics related to famous explorers.
Week 3: Arctic Animals
Students will explore Arctic animals’ unique characteristics and habitat through engaging Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum units. The Literacy unit incorporates reading comprehension, descriptive writing, and creative activities, while the Maths unit integrates Arctic-themed problem-solving, measurement, and pattern recognition. The Wider Curriculum unit delves into scientific concepts, art exploration, and geographical understanding of the Arctic region.
Week 4: Rainforest Explorers
The Literacy unit immerses students in the wonders of rainforest exploration through reading, writing, and imaginative activities. In the Maths unit, students will encounter rainforest-themed numerical challenges, shape recognition, and data interpretation. The Wider Curriculum unit deepens understanding through rainforest science, geography, art, and PSHE lessons.
Week 5: Exploring the Ocean
Students will dive into oceanic adventures with the Literacy unit, where they will engage in reading, writing, and speaking activities centered around marine life. The Maths unit reinforces numeracy skills through ocean-themed problem-solving and data analysis. The Wider Curriculum unit explores marine biology, geography, art, and PSHE, encouraging a deeper connection with the ocean environment.
Week 6: Exploring Space
The Literacy unit takes students on a cosmic journey through reading, writing, and imaginative tasks related to space exploration. In the Maths unit, students will encounter celestial-themed numeracy challenges, shape recognition, and spatial reasoning. The Wider Curriculum unit delves into astronomy, geography, art, and PSHE lessons, expanding students’ understanding of the vastness of space.
With our EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle, you will have a wealth of resources at your fingertips to create an immersive and well-rounded learning experience for your young explorers. From literacy and maths to a wide range of subjects in the wider curriculum, this bundle provides a comprehensive foundation for their educational journey.
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A rated outstanding interview lesson about writing a diary entry from visited Mount Everest. Can be flexibly used from 20 minutes to an hour. Includes: lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation, SEN, LA, MA and HA task and starter activity. Bonus freebie resources about world mountain ranges and rivers (you could show this at interview to demonstrate ideas about the next lesson in the sequence). Allows children to improve and reflect on their work. Rated Outstanding by an OFSTED inspector.
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Enhance your classroom with this comprehensive set of 18 visually appealing and informative Maths Working Wall Posters designed specifically for Key Stage 2 students. These posters are an ideal resource for engaging children in mathematical concepts and providing them with a valuable reference tool during their learning journey.
Each poster is thoughtfully crafted to cover a wide range of topics, ensuring that your students have access to essential information for various mathematical concepts. The set includes:
✸ Labelled Bar Charts (x2)
✸ Fraction Wall with Percentages
✸ Division (Chunking Method)
✸ Addition (Column Method)
✸ Subtraction (Column Method)
✸ Fraction Wall
✸ Fraction Wall with Decimals
✸ Fractions with their Equivalent Decimal and Percentages
✸ Fraction Words
✸ Improper and Mixed Fractions
✸ Litres
✸ Fractions of Litres (for labelling)
✸ Measures Posters
✸ Millilitres (for labelling)
✸ Multiplication (Grid Method) (x2)
✸ Division (Repeated Subtraction Method)
These posters are designed to present the information clearly, with vibrant visuals and concise explanations that cater to various learning styles. Each poster is provided in PDF format, ensuring easy printing and compatibility with any classroom setup.
Transform your classroom into an engaging and dynamic learning environment with these Maths Working Wall Posters. Watch your students’ confidence soar as they refer to these resources to reinforce their understanding and tackle complex mathematical challenges. Order your set today and empower your students to excel in mathematics!
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the vibrant world of Vaisakhi and Sikhism with our comprehensive home learning booklet. This enriching resource spans 32 pages, including a glossary, and provides a deep understanding of Vaisakhi, its significance, and how it is celebrated.
Within this captivating booklet, learners will explore the following key aspects:
Unveiling Vaisakhi: Delve into the origins and essence of Vaisakhi, learning who celebrates it, when and where it takes place, when it first began, and why it holds tremendous importance for Sikhs.
Guru Gobind Singh: Discover the remarkable story of Guru Gobind Singh and gain insights into the Sikh Gurus, who Guru Gobind Singh was, and how he elevated Vaisakhi to become a momentous festival for Sikhs.
Unveiling the Khalsa: Gain a profound understanding of the Khalsa, its purpose, who formed it, and why it holds such significance within Sikhism.
The Power of the 5 Ks: Explore the symbolism behind the 5 Ks—the distinctive articles worn by Sikhs—and grasp the profound meaning and importance each one holds.
Celebrating Vaisakhi: Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations of Vaisakhi and learn how Sikhs commemorate this auspicious occasion. Gain a deeper understanding of the rituals, customs, and festivities that make Vaisakhi such a cherished and significant festival for Sikhs.
Our engaging home learning booklet provides a comprehensive exploration of Vaisakhi and Sikhism, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. Through its informative pages, learners will develop a rich knowledge of Vaisakhi’s traditions, customs, and historical significance. Expand horizons and celebrate diversity with our Vaisakhi and Sikhism home learning booklet, an essential resource for children and learners of all ages.
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This comprehensive lesson plan teaches students how to identify and correct errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a vocabulary picture. Students will learn how to rearrange sentences, correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks, and identify and apply proper nouns.
The lesson plan is suitable for students in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and can be easily adapted for different ability levels. It is a great way to help students improve their grammar skills and write more effectively.
The lesson plan is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English and especially helps children starting in Year 3 to ensure they are up to the expected standards of Key Stage 1/Year 2 writing.
It includes a variety of activities to keep students engaged, such as a picture activity and a challenge activity.
The resources are all high-quality and easy to use and the lesson plan is clear and concise, making it easy for teachers to follow.
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Efficiently assess and monitor pupils’ behaviour and attitudes in Key Stage 2 with these comprehensive Behaviour Assessment Grids. Designed for teachers and leaders, these grids streamline the categorization of behaviour into RAG codes, offering a quantitative result that readily identifies improvement areas and targets for each pupil.
Resource Highlights:
★ RAG Coding: Easily categorize behaviour and attitudes using the familiar RAG (Red, Amber, Green) coding system.
★ Quantitative Results: Provide numerical scores for a quantitative understanding of a pupil’s behaviour, aiding in targeted improvement strategies.
★ Informative Insights: Share the assessment grids with parents and colleagues to enhance understanding of each child’s needs and showcase areas of improvement.
★ User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive design for straightforward implementation and quick assessment.
Ideal For:
★ Classroom Teachers
★ Key Stage 2 Leaders
★ Behaviour Management
How to Use:
★ Utilize the RAG coding system to categorize behaviour and attitudes effectively.
★ Assign numerical scores to quantify behavioural assessments, facilitating clearer communication.
★ Share results with parents and staff to foster a collaborative approach to student development.
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Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Behaviour Assessment, RAG Coding, Classroom Management, Attitude Assessment.
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This PowerPoint presentation includes 33 practical and effective ideas to implement assessment for learning in your classroom. These ideas aim to engage and empower students, making them active participants in their learning process.
The presentation includes ideas such as creating opportunities for students to ask questions, using the word ‘might’ to encourage exploration, and setting clear lesson objectives. Additionally, it covers the use of exemplar work, student marking, and self-review to deepen students’ understanding and awareness of their learning.
Other ideas covered in the presentation include traffic lights, two stars and a wish, and scene-setting to promote open-ended discussion and build reasoning skills. With these 33 assessment for learning ideas, you can create a classroom environment that encourages active engagement and empowers students to take control of their own learning.
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Need an outstanding maths lesson based around perimeter ? Then look no further.
This is a great way to showcase your mastery teaching in a quick, snappy lesson that easily demonstrates progress.
Suitable for a reasoning maths lesson, the questions included in the interactive PowerPoint are great to get children of all abilities thinking.
You can use this lesson flexibly from 15 minutes to an hour. It has been successfully used for interviews and Ofsted visits alike.
You will get:
✸ An outstanding lesson plan featuring differentiated success criteria and tasks, starter, main input and plenary.
✸ A PowerPoint with probing mastery questions.
✸ Three differentiated tasks (easier, mid-level and hard) for the main task
✸ Challenge starter task for greater depth children
Lesson objective: To measure the perimeter of 2D shapes.
Success criteria:
🌶 I know what perimeter means.
🌶🌶 I can measure and record the perimeter of a range of 2D shapes.
🌶🌶🌶 I can find the perimeter of a 2D shape by finding the length of one side if it is regular.
I can use repeated addition or multiplication to find the perimeter of a
regular 2D shape.
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Class Dojo reward chart where children can exchange their dojos for lots of different prizes! Really motivational and not expensive to fund. Editable so you can change the font or prizes/number of dojos.
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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.
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6 editable ‘Editing Station’ posters. Suitable for KS1 / KS2. Great for a working wall or to create a small display.
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Writing essentials posters for every year group. Fit on to one side of A4 so great to put in the front of books. Editable (in word format). Each year group also backtracks what are essentials in previous years (so Y4 will also show Y1, Y2 and Y3 essentials).
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x110 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Fractions
Please note that there is a free sample of the Y5 addition and subtraction sheet available in my shop.
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A flipchart with 88 slides about the grammar terminology needed for the Y6 SATs. Each slide has quick-fire tasks to complete and example SATs questions for the terminology on the previous page.
