Why do we need light? This is the second lesson of a unit (6 lessons). A fully resourced KS2 lesson to explore with the children why we need light, where does light come from and what if there was no light. It focuses on new scientific vocabulary: emit/emits, absence, light source etc What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 3 differentiated worksheets Printable pictures for children to sort. This lesson gives the children chance to think scientifically about what light is. It also teaches that the opposite of light is darkness, which leads nicely into the next lesson which is about reflection (some objects reflect light rather than being a light source). It gives them opportunity to discuss in pairs, groups or as a class to develop ideas as the lesson progresses. Timed activities help to engage, excite and challenge the children. The main learning activity is differentiated 3 ways and the pictures can be used or not.

This lesson can be a full lesson with a choice of 3 activities (listed below), a short lesson/assembly (without the activities) or just a quick activity using one of the worksheets/activities. It comes with 3 different activities: Design a VE bunting VE Day wordsearch Thoughts about VE Day (reflection sheet) This can have any focus as the square box is left empty for a question or key word. The SMART Notebook takes the children through what, where, when and why VE Day is celebrated.

Light is reflected This is the third lesson of a unit (6 lessons). A fully resourced KS2 lesson to explore with the children how we see. It focuses on new scientific vocabukary: emit/emits, light source, reflect, surface and light rays. What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 1 worksheet- differentiated by support and outcome This lesson gives the children chance to think scientifically about how they see. It also teaches them about how we need light sources to reflect light into our eyes, which leads nicely into the next lesson, which is about the sun and how it can be dangerous to us and our eyes.

Roman Artefacts Lesson 2 of 10- can be used as a stand alone lesson too. These will also be sold as a bundle soon, A fully resourced lesson where children look at Roman Artefacts, ask questions and learn about what each artefact has taught us. What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 10 activity sheets This lesson encourages children to ask historical enquiry questions and observe Roman Artefacts to learn about the past. It then explains what each item is and how it was used in daily Roman life.

An Introduction to the Romans! Lesson 1 of 10. A fully resourced lesson introducing KS2 children to The Romans. What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 2 differentiated worksheets This lesson recaps children’s prior knowledge and builds on these foundations. It introduces them to who the Roman’s were, where they came from, what they are famous for and when in history they were. It also encourages children to develop their historical enquiry skills through asking questions.

The Sun The sun can be dangerous. This is the fourth lesson of a unit (6 lessons). A fully resourced KS2 lesson to explore with the children how the sun can be dangerous to our eyes and skin and how to protect ourselves from this very important light source. What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 2 worksheet templates (leaflet and poster) This lesson gives the children chance to think scientifically about our most important light source, how important it is to us but how dangerous it can be.

This is a pack that includes a step by step guide for parents/children and worksheets to complete. These packs were made for parents to support their children at home and have been left fully editable so numbers can be changed to differentiate. They are also ideal as homework! Page 1- step by step guide Page 2- supported sheet to help children Page 3- blank sheet for children to consolidate learning

This is a pack that includes a step by step guide for parents/children and worksheets to complete. These packs were made for parents to support their children at home and have been left fully editable so numbers can be changed to differentiate. They are also ideal as homework! Page 1 and 2- step by step guide (no remainders and remainders) Page 3- supported sheet to help children Page 4- blank sheet for children to consolidate learning

This is a pack that includes a step by step guide for parents/children and worksheets to complete. These packs were made for parents to support their children at home and have been left fully editable so numbers can be changed to differentiate. They are also ideal as homework! Page 1- adding decimals with a step by step guide Page 2- multiplying and diving decimals by 10, 100 and 100 with a step by step guide Page 3- sequencing decimals

This is a pack that includes a step by step guide for parents/children and worksheets to complete. These packs were made for parents to support their children at home and have been left fully editable so numbers can be changed to differentiate. They are also ideal as homework! Page 1- Perimeter of rectangles, regular polygons and straight lined shapes- a step by step guide. Page 2- Perimeter of rectangles practise page. Page 3- Perimeter of regular polygons practise page. Page 4- Perimeter of straight lined shapes practise page.

This is a pack that includes a step by step guide for parents/children and worksheets to complete. These packs were made for parents to support their children at home and have been left fully editable so numbers can be changed to differentiate. They are also ideal as homework!

Shadows Shadows appear when an object blocks light. This is the fifth lesson of a unit (6 lessons). A fully resourced KS2 lesson to explore with the children how shadows are formed. It gives them chance to share what they already know about shadows, make shadows and compare shadows whilst collecting some basic data. What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 1 worksheet This lesson finishes with a discussion about similarities and differences of shadows made from different objects.

Make children aware of earth Day and the improtance of looking after our envronment, with our themed activities for KS1 and KS2! This bundle includes a SMART Notebook, planning and 2 worksheet. The worksheets encourage the children to make a pledge/promise to help our planet. The SMART Notebook contains a talk task and information about Earth Day, including a link to Earth Day website . There are 2 activities: 1 for KS1 children and 1 for KS2 children.

Celebrate the patron Saint of England with our themed activities for KS1 and KS2! This bundle includes a SMART Notebook and 2 worksheets. The SMART Notebook contains a talk task for prior knowledge, a short version of the story (aimed mainly at KS2) and a recap slide to review. There are 2 activities: 1 for KS1 children and 1 for KS2 children.

An Introduction to Light. This is the first lesson of a unit (6 lessons). A fully resourced lesson introducing KS2 children to the science topic of Light. What’s included: User Guide 1 editable SMART Notebook Planning 1 worksheet Printable True or False cards This lesson allows the children time to think about light. They can share what they already know about light, talk to others and share knowledge. The children have a worksheet to note down knowledge, which they can use at the end of the unit to review/add learning. The true or false game can then be played to allow extra questioning.

A fun bingo page with challenges for the children to complete. A few focused on math, writing and reading and all the rest on being creative, outdoors and having fun! In Microsoft Word so can be edited!

This SmartNoteBook and activity sheet give the children chance to talk to their peers and staff about themselves- hopefully building positive relationships from day 1. They are also lovely keepsakes for parents!

A simple sheet for children to sort images of bulbs and seeds. A great activity for Year 2 science! NC- Identify bulbs and seeds