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!
This complete KS1 RE unit on Easter includes five fully planned and engaging lessons exploring the Easter story and its significance to Christians. Designed to develop children’s understanding of key events, Christian beliefs, and traditions, this unit is perfect for EYFS and KS1.
What’s Included?
★ 5 fully planned lessons with clear learning objectives
★ Teacher-friendly lesson plans with step-by-step guidance
★ Engaging PowerPoint presentations to support learning
★ Activities for varied abilities
★ Worksheets and resources
Lesson Overview:
★ Lesson 1: What is Easter? Understanding the key events
★ Lesson 2: Palm Sunday – Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
★ Lesson 3: Good Friday – The Crucifixion and its meaning
★ Lesson 4: Easter Sunday – The Resurrection and new life
★ Lesson 5: Easter Traditions – How Christians celebrate today
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Saves you time – Ready-to-teach lessons with minimal prep
★ Engages learners – Fun activities, discussions & creative tasks
★ Aligned to the KS1 RE curriculum – Covers key objectives
★ Supports different learning styles – Visual, written & interactive
Perfect for classroom teachers, RE leads, and supply teachers, this resource makes teaching Easter engaging and stress-free. Ideal for RE lessons with cross-curricular links with literacy and art.
Discover the Early Islamic Civilisations with this comprehensive history unit designed specifically for Key Stage 2 students.This resource package, provides teachers with an abundance of materials to captivate students and immerse them in the rich tapestry of Islamic history and culture.
This unit includes six detailed lesson outlines paired with engaging PowerPoints, making it straightforward for educators to present this intriguing topic with confidence. Key resources such as an introductory letter and an Islamic growth map worksheet are included to enhance students’ geographical skills. All together, you will receive 32 files!
Teachers will find planning sheets and support materials that streamline lesson preparation, allowing them to focus more on teaching and less on logistics. Students can explore ancient trade through a trade route map worksheet, complete with answers to facilitate deeper understanding and discussion.
To enrich the learning experience, the unit features an informative sheet on significant discoveries and an Arabic numbers worksheet, both equipped with answer keys for ease of use. A comparative worksheet encourages students to draw cultural connections between London and Baghdad, while additional resources like an Anglo Saxon map and diary entry support sheets stimulate creative writing.
Fostering journalistic skills is also a priority, with a newspaper checklist, template, WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like), and a partially completed template to provide extra support. The timeline ordering worksheet, complete with answers, helps students comprehend historical sequences, while scholar badges for role-play introduce an interactive element to the learning process.
This extensive resource collection is tailored for teachers aiming to engage Key Stage 2 students in the fascinating world of Early Islamic Civilisations.
Give your KS2 English curriculum a boost with our all-encompassing Beowulf Writing Unit. Crafted by seasoned literacy educators, this 10-lesson pack dives into the legendary tale of Beowulf, all while helping students hone their writing prowess.
What’s Included:
✸ 10 Complete Lessons: Each lesson comes with clear objectives, engaging activities, and thoughtful questions.
✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Eye-catching presentations to bring each lesson to life.
✸ Differentiated Resources: Tailored word banks, writing frames, and support sheets to cater to diverse learners.
✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Activities like character sketches, diary entries, setting descriptions, and imagining new endings.
✸ Skill-Building Focus: Emphasis on rich descriptive language, character development, and strong narrative structure.
✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Exercises and questions to boost comprehension and inference skills.
✸ Culminating Project: A class book featuring the students’ best work.
Why Choose This Beowulf Writing Unit?
✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Designed to meet KS2 English standards, focusing on writing, vocabulary, and reading skills.
✸ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history and literature.
✸ Ready-to-Use: Fully prepared with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you prep time.
✸ Differentiated: Adaptable for various ability levels, ensuring every student stays engaged and challenged.
Help your students sharpen their writing skills and immerse themselves in the epic world of Beowulf with this dynamic and educational unit!
Perfect for: KS2 English, Years 3-6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, and mythology.
Turn your classroom into a thrilling maths mystery with The Traitors – a fun, engaging game inspired by the BBC show. Perfect for Key Stage 2 and aligned with the Y5/6 curriculum, this resource features 60 curriculum-aligned maths challenges across Number and Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Measurement, Properties of Shape, Position and Direction, and Statistics. You can even adapt it to work with any challenge that suits your class.
What’s included?
60 carefully designed maths challenges with answer sheets.
Detailed instructions to guide the setup and gameplay.
Printable Traitor and Faithful cards to bring the game to life.
Why teachers love this resource:
Engages all learners by combining teamwork, strategy, and reasoning.
Reinforces critical maths skills in a collaborative, problem-solving context.
Develops communication and logical thinking.
Easily adaptable for different lesson lengths and objectives.
Perfect for:
KS2 maths lessons.
One-off supply lessons
Inspections and observations
End-of-term activities.
Maths-themed events or enrichment sessions.
With a focus on fun and learning, The Traitors transforms traditional maths practice into an unforgettable classroom experience. Whether you’re teaching fractions, long division, or percentages, this game is designed to make maths exciting and accessible for every student.
This resource provides a detailed and practical training course designed to support teachers and school leaders in improving boys’ writing. Created for use during INSET days, staff meetings, and professional development sessions, the course offers strategies to address the challenges boys often face in writing and helps boost their confidence and achievement.
The resource includes:
★ A professional 30-slide PowerPoint presentation with clear speaker notes covering key areas such as barriers to writing, strategies for engagement, purposeful writing, and talk for writing techniques.
★ Printable delegate handouts - 37 pages summarizing the main strategies, tips, and actionable steps for classroom implementation.
★ Additional PDFs with ideas for creating a boy-friendly writing environment, cross-curricular opportunities, and guidance on parental engagement.
★ Case studies, video links, and practical activities that provide real-world examples and inspiration.
This resource is designed to be easy to use, with all the materials needed for an effective training session. Teachers will leave with practical tools and strategies to create meaningful writing opportunities and foster a positive writing culture for boys.
Ideal for SLT teams and educators aiming to improve boys’ writing outcomes in primary schools, this training course supports sustainable and measurable progress in literacy development.
Enhance your geometry lessons with this set of 9 3D shapes posters, now available in English, Ukrainian, and phonetic Ukrainian translations. Each poster features clear diagrams of common 3D shapes, such as cubes, cones, spheres, and pyramids, alongside real-life examples to make learning more engaging. These posters are perfect for classroom displays or as teaching aids to support lessons on 3D shapes, their attributes (faces, edges, and vertices), and their real-world applications.
Ideal for KS1 and KS2, these posters cater to a range of learners, including those who speak Ukrainian or are learning the language. Whether you are teaching in an English-speaking classroom or supporting bilingual students, these posters provide a visually engaging way to teach foundational geometry concepts.
Included in this resource:
☆ 9 3D Shapes Posters in English, Ukrainian, and phonetic Ukrainian
☆ Clear diagrams and real-life examples of shapes like cube, cylinder, cone, pyramid, sphere, and more.
☆ Perfect for classroom display, interactive lessons, and supporting bilingual learners.
Keywords: 3D shapes, geometry, Ukrainian, bilingual, phonetic translation, primary classroom display, KS1, KS2, maths teaching resources, shapes properties, faces, edges, vertices.
This set of 9 3D shapes posters is perfect for classroom displays or as a visual teaching aid for KS1 and KS2 maths. Each poster features a clear diagram of a 3D shape alongside real-life examples, helping students connect mathematical concepts to the world around them. Shapes included are cube, cylinder, cone, square-based pyramid, triangular-based pyramid, sphere, hemisphere, cuboid, and triangular prism.
These posters are ideal for introducing or revising 3D shapes, supporting topics like geometry, properties of shapes, and spatial reasoning. The resource helps students identify key characteristics of each shape, such as faces, edges, and vertices, making it a versatile tool for visual learners.
Keywords: KS1 maths, KS2 maths, 3D shapes, geometry posters, cuboid, triangular prism, maths teaching resources, primary classroom display, Ofsted-ready.
Bring prehistoric Britain to life with this engaging KS2 history unit, exploring the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. This 6-lesson unit is packed with resources, including lesson plans, PowerPoints, and activity sheets for each session, guiding students through the daily life, innovations, and rituals of these ancient times.
Lessons include:
Understanding Prehistory: Introduction to prehistoric times and artefacts.
Life in the Stone Age: From hunter-gatherers to the first farmers, including Skara Brae.
The Bronze Age Revolution: Innovations in metalwork and the rise of trade.
Iron Age Forts and Warfare: The impact of iron and the development of hillforts.
The Mystery of Stonehenge: Investigating theories about Stonehenge’s construction.
Prehistoric Rituals: Understanding ancient beliefs and burial practices.
Ideal for use in Years 3-6, this unit is an excellent addition to the classroom, encouraging students to become historical detectives. Each lesson is designed with clear learning objectives, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions to inspire curiosity and understanding.
Keywords: KS2 history, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, prehistoric Britain, Skara Brae, hillforts, rituals, primary history, timeline, artefacts, Ofsted outstanding, key stage 2
This historical timeline spans from 2500BCE to 2000CE, offering a clear visual reference for comparing significant eras across ancient and modern history. Each period is colour-coded, making it easy to track and distinguish between key timeframes. Ideal for KS2 history, this resource supports learning by providing context for each history unit, whether focusing on ancient civilisations or modern world events.
Perfect as a classroom display, this timeline encourages ongoing reference and reinforces historical understanding throughout the year. A must-have for history subject leaders and whole-school use.
Keywords: KS2 history, primary school timeline, historical eras, classroom display, ancient civilisations, teaching resources.
Looking for a maths lesson that makes learning about money a breeze? You’ve found it! This lesson is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your teaching prowess with activities that clearly show student progress.
Ideal for a reasoning-focused maths class, the interactive PowerPoint questions are designed to engage students across all skill levels. Rooted in the NCETM’s differentiation principles, this lesson encourages critical thinking and is outlined in the accompanying notes.
Whether you have 15 minutes or a full hour, this lesson’s flexibility has made it a hit for both interviews and Ofsted inspections.
Here’s what you’ll receive:
★ A standout lesson plan complete with mini-plenaries, tailored success criteria, and classroom management tips.
★ An interactive PowerPoint filled with thought-provoking mastery questions.
★ A double-sided worksheet featuring open-ended tasks that challenge students to consider various solutions.
Lesson objective: To master adding and subtracting money to resolve real-world problems.
Success Criteria:
🌶 Confidently add various amounts of money to calculate the total.
🌶🌶 Accurately determine the correct change.
🌶🌶🌶 Skillfully apply reasoning to justify your problem-solving approach.
This lesson is perfect for observations, Ofsted visits, NQTs, and fits right into the KS2 and LKS2 curriculum for Year 4 and Year 3 classes.
Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension.
This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource.
Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue)
6-page answer sheet
Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.
Enhance your KS2 students’ reading skills with this comprehensive Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan comprehension pack. This resource includes 204 worksheets with 5 targeted questions for each chapter covering vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Each chapter offers a total of 30 questions to develop a deep understanding of the text. That’s a bumper 1224 questions to choose from!
Perfect for guided reading sessions, homework, or independent study, this resource also includes detailed answers for every question, making it easy for teachers to review student progress. With 2 PDFs (204 pages each), this pack is designed to encourage critical thinking and support literacy development.
Want to try this before you buy? Have a look at our FREEBIE TASTER KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for the first section of the book here
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
5 question types per chapter (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, summarising)
30 questions per chapter
Detailed answers provided for every question
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Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, vocabulary, inference, retrieval, Year 5, Year 6, literacy worksheets, TES resources, reading skills development.
This listing is for the overview of learning objectives and success criteria for our KS1 Judaism RE Unit which you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13119776
Also included is a set of Teacher Notes that include common misconceptions to consider and guidance for each lesson.
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.
Conclude your KS1 unit on Judaism with this reflective RE lesson, designed to help students review and consolidate their understanding of Jewish beliefs and how Jewish people live out their faith. This lesson provides an engaging way for children to revisit key concepts learned throughout the unit, including Shabbat, Jewish festivals, and important symbols like the mezuzah and Chanukiah.
Please note, this lesson concludes our other KS1 Judiasm lessons - you can buy all of these as a bundle.
The lesson plan encourages discussion, writing, and drawing activities, allowing children to express what they have learned and reflect on the importance of understanding different religions. This final lesson ties together previous lessons, making it the perfect way to end your unit on Judaism.
Includes:
Lesson plan
13-slide PowerPoint presentation
Worksheets for writing and drawing activities
L.O.: To reflect on Jewish beliefs and how Jewish people live out their faith.
Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: KS1 Judaism, Jewish beliefs, mezuzah, Chanukiah, Shabbat, Jewish festivals, religious education, RE lesson plan, Year 1, Year 2, learning about Judaism, RE resources, faith in practice, teaching world religions.
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.
Introduce your KS1 students to the Jewish festival of Chanukah with this detailed lesson plan, designed to explore the story of Chanukah and its significance. This resource includes worksheets and a 13-slide PowerPoint to guide students through the history, traditions, and themes of this important Jewish celebration.
Through engaging activities such as writing about personal miracles, drawing a Chanukiah, and playing the dreidel game, children will learn about the festival’s themes of hope, light, and miracles. The lesson also covers how Jewish families celebrate Chanukah by lighting the Chanukiah for eight nights to commemorate the miracle of the oil.
Includes:
Full lesson plan
13-slide PowerPoint presentation
Writing a short story about a miracle - planning and instructions sheet
Writing a short story about a miracle WAGOLL answer sheet
Draw and label a Chanukiah worksheet
Draw and label a Chanukiah WAGOLL answer sheet
Instructions for how to play a Chanukah celebration game (Dreidel)
L.O.: Learn about the story of Chanukah and how Jewish people celebrate it.
Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
What is Chanukah?
Chanukah (also known as Hanukkah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.
Keywords: Chanukah, Hanukkah, Jewish festival, KS1 RE, Judaism, Chanukiah, menorah, miracles, hope, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, dreidel game, story of Chanukah.
Engage your KS1 students with this comprehensive lesson on Sukkot, a significant Jewish festival that celebrates gratitude and remembrance. This resource provides a full lesson plan, worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint to help students understand the story of Sukkot and its meaning for Jewish people today.
Through creative activities like writing thankfulness lists, designing sukkah models, and retelling the Sukkot story, children will explore how Jewish families celebrate this festival by building temporary shelters and reflecting on God’s protection. The lesson highlights themes of thankfulness for food, shelter, and family, encouraging students to reflect on the importance of gratitude in their own lives.
Includes:
Full lesson plan
12-slide PowerPoint presentation
My Thankfulness List worksheet
My Thanksfulness List WAGOLL answer sheet
Instructions for creating your own Sukkah (either by drawing or modelling)
Lower ability and middle ability storyboard sheet
Higher ability storyboard sheet
Storyboard WAGOLL answer sheet
L.O.: Understand the festival of Sukkot and its meaning for Jewish people.
Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
What is Sukkot?
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths, is a Torah-commanded holiday celebrated for seven days, beginning on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. It is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals on which Israelites were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.
Keywords: Sukkot, Jewish festival, KS1 RE, Judaism, sukkah, thankfulness, temporary shelters, story of Sukkot, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, worksheets, craft activities, story retelling.
Introduce your KS1 students to the significance of Shabbat in Jewish tradition with this complete lesson package. Designed to help children understand why Shabbat is a special day for Jewish people, this resource includes a detailed lesson plan, differentiated worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint.
Through interactive activities such as writing diary entries, drawing key Shabbat items, and engaging in role-play, students will learn about the customs and traditions that mark Shabbat, including lighting candles, family meals, and the importance of rest. The lesson fosters reflection on the value of rest and family time for everyone, making it both educational and meaningful.
Includes:
Lesson plan
12-slide PowerPoint presentation
Diary entry questions sheet
Diary entry writing frame
Diary entry WAGOLL
Drawing and labelling Shabbat items (differentiated worksheet - LA, MA, HA)
Drawing and labelling Shabbat items WAGOLL answer sheet
Shabbat role-playing guide
L.O.: Understand why Shabbat is a special day for Jewish people.
Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: Jewish Shabbat, KS1 RE, Judaism, day of rest, family, candles, traditions, Shabbat preparation, challah, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, role-play, worksheets.
Help young learners explore Jewish beliefs about God with this comprehensive lesson designed for KS1. This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, three worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide your teaching. Students will learn that Jewish people believe in one God and discover ways Jewish families remember God through the mezuzah and the Shema prayer.
This lesson features interactive and creative activities, such as writing, drawing, and a fun class craft to make their own mezuzah. It’s an engaging way to introduce religious concepts while promoting discussion and reflection on the importance of remembering special things in life.
Perfect for whole-class teaching, this resource encourages children to connect religious teachings to their own experiences and values. Ideal for RE lessons or assemblies.
Includes:
Lesson plan
12-slide PowerPoint
Something Special to Remember worksheet
Something Special to Remember WAGOLL Answer Sheet
My Special Reminder at Home worksheet
Create a Class Mezuzah Instructions
L.O.: Understand that Jewish people believe in one God and have ways of remembering God.
Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: Jewish beliefs, RE, Judaism, mezuzah, Shema, God, KS1, primary religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, differentiated activities.
