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!
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x135 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Geometry
Fractions
Statistics
Please note that there is a free sample of the addition and subtraction sheet available in my shop.
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Deepen your KS2 students’ understanding of place value and rounding with this exciting, hands-on maths lesson. This resource is packed with activities that will challenge and engage your learners, helping them develop their problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking.
What’s Included:
☆ Fun Place Value Quiz: Get your students warmed up with a lively quiz that tests their knowledge of place value concepts.
☆ 4 Unique Investigations: Choose from four different challenges designed to suit different abilities and learning styles, encouraging students to think critically and creatively.
☆ Mastery Challenge Sheet: Stretch your higher-achieving students with a set of thought-provoking problems that test their mastery of place value and rounding.
☆ Comprehensive Lesson Plan & PowerPoint: Follow the easy-to-use lesson plan and visually appealing slides to guide your instruction.
☆ Ready-to-Print Worksheets: Save time with printable materials that are ready to go.
Skills Covered:
☆ Rounding: To the nearest 10, 100, and 1000.
☆ Place Value: Understanding the value of each digit in a number.
☆ Problem-Solving: Applying place value and rounding to solve real-world problems.
☆ Critical Thinking: Analyzing information and making logical conclusions.
Perfect for: Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6 teachers looking for a fun and challenging way to teach place value and rounding.
Why Choose This Resource:
☆ Differentiated Activities: Suitable for all levels in your classroom.
☆ Interactive Learning: Encourage active participation and deeper understanding.
☆ Teacher-Approved: Tried and tested with KS2 students.
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x79 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Geometry
Fractions
Statistics
Please note that there is a free sample of the Y5 addition and subtraction sheet available here.
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Elevate the home learning experience with our Memory Box Homework Pack, a collection of 51 captivating tasks designed to spark creativity and reflection. This resource empowers students to build their own virtual memory boxes, delving into personal and shared experiences. The pack includes a task grid offering a diverse range of activities, a parent letter for effective communication, a user-friendly record sheet for progress tracking, and a selection of fiction and non-fiction book recommendations to enrich the exploration of memories.
Resource Highlights:
★ Task Grid: 51 thought-provoking tasks, encouraging creativity and personal expression.
★ Parent Letter: Foster strong home-school connections with a supportive and informative letter.
★ Record Sheet: Easily monitor and track students’ progress through their memory box projects.
★ Book Recommendations: Curated fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the theme, providing additional perspectives on memory exploration.
This Memory Box Homework Pack transforms homework into a meaningful journey, allowing students to explore, reflect, and share the treasures of their memories.
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Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of paws claws and whiskers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, science, art, math, writing, and reading? If so, this Paws Claws and Whiskers Homework Pack is perfect for you!
This pack contains a grid 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 paws claws and whiskers.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Thinking of the story ‘How the leopard got its spots’ - can you explain why?
★ Write some interesting facts about tigers.
★ Create a pattern using pictures of different animal prints (paws, claws, or whiskers).
★ Make a list of the different animals people keep as pets. Which one would you like to have and why?
★ Explore stories or artifacts from ancient civilizations that show encounters with animals. Draw a picture or write a short story about an ancient person’s interaction with a significant animal.
★ Make a list of different weather types.
This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework grid 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 Paws Claws and Whiskers 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 paws claws and whiskers!
These 12 posters are great for displaying in each area to show how you use assessment and directing teaching assistants.
Each sheet includes:
Key Learning Opportunities
What Will I Use?
What Will It Look Like?
What Will I Do?
What Will the Adult Do?
Sheets for:
Book Corner / Listening Station, Computer Area, Construction, Creative D&M, Malleable, Maths, Our Office, Painting, Role Play, Sand, Small World, Water.
All of these documents are editable Word documents.
These are all fully editable in word. ks1 eyfs
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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
Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of dinosaur planet? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Dinosaur Planet Homework Pack is perfect for you!
This pack contains a grid 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 dinosaur planet.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Who are the main characters in ‘Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs’?
★ Imagine you are a dinosaur living on Dinosaur Planet. Write a diary entry describing a day in your life, including the food you eat and the places you explore.
★ Research and write three interesting mathematical facts related to dinosaurs. Create a colourful poster to showcase these facts.
★ Can you describe a reptile?
★ Write three facts about Mary Anning
★ Can you write a list of endangered animals?
This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework grid 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 Dinosaur Planet 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 dinosaur planet!
Enhance your students’ home learning experience with our Wonderful Woodland Homework Pack. This meticulously crafted resource comprises a versatile task grid with 51 engaging activities, ensuring a delightful exploration of the natural world right from the comfort of home. The pack includes a thoughtfully designed parent letter to foster a collaborative home-school environment, a convenient record sheet for tracking progress, and curated book recommendations encompassing both fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the woodland theme.
Resource Highlights:
★ Task Grid: A diverse array of 51 tasks catering to various learning styles and interests. In the themes of reading, writing, maths, science, history, geography, RE, PSHE, PE, art and music.
★ Parent Letter: Foster a strong home-school connection with our informative and supportive letter.
★ Record Sheet: Facilitate easy tracking and monitoring of students’ progress.
★ Book Recommendations: Handpicked fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the woodland theme, encouraging reading exploration.
Make homework a delightful journey into the wonders of the woodland. This pack is not just a set of tasks; it’s an invitation for students to explore, learn, and connect with nature.
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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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An outstanding rated maths lesson based around decimals and fractions and includes fluency, reasoning, problem solving and mastery. Includes a presentation and differentiated activities. Ideal for a 30 minute - 1 hour lesson.
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x133 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Geometry
Fractions & Decimals
Statistics
Ratio & Proportion
Algebra
Please note that there is a free sample of the Y5 addition and subtraction sheet available in my shop.
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x56 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Geometry
Fractions
Statistics
Please note that there is a free sample of the Y5 addition and subtraction sheet available in my shop.
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Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the Splendid Skies theme? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, science, art, math, writing, and reading? If so, this Splendid Skies Homework Choice Board 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 Splendid Skies theme.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Write a diary entry about a day when the weather affected your mood and emotions.
★ Create a weather-themed song or jingle and perform it for your family.
★ Create a bar graph showing the average amount of rainfall in different months.
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.
There is also a book recommendation list, suitable for children aged 5 - 7.
This Splendid Skies Homework Choice Board 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 the sky!
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An outstanding rated maths lesson based around ordering and comparing decimals including reasoning and mastery. Ideal for a 30 minute - 1 hour lesson.
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Elevate your maths teaching with this outstanding Year 3/4 Maths Reflection Interview Lesson. This comprehensive resource includes a pre-teaching assessment, a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, and a variety of tasks catering to different skill levels. From easy to challenging tasks, table challenges, extension activities, to a quiz, this lesson provides a wealth of adaptable resources for varying lesson durations.
Learning Objective:
I can reflect patterns and shapes in a mirror line.
Steps to Success:
★ Understanding Symmetry: Reflect patterns and shapes across a mirror line using symmetry principles.
★ Horizontal and Vertical Reflections: Skillfully reflect shapes in both horizontal and vertical mirror lines.
★ Tracing Proficiency: Utilize tracing paper to accurately reflect intricate patterns and shapes.
★ Mirror Verification: Apply a mirror to validate the correctness of reflections.
Resource Highlights:
★ Pre-teaching Assessment: Gauge students’ prior knowledge to tailor the lesson effectively.
★ Adaptable Tasks: Easy, medium, and harder tasks ensure inclusivity for all learners.
★ Extension Activities: Provide opportunities for further exploration and challenge.
★ Table Challenge: Foster collaborative learning with engaging table challenges.
★ Quiz: Evaluate understanding with a thought-provoking quiz.
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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.
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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Engage your Year 3 students in an exceptional learning experience with our Y3 Outstanding Rounding Interview Lesson. This comprehensive lesson is designed to equip students with the essential skills to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. With clear learning objectives and success criteria, this resource ensures that students develop a solid understanding of rounding principles.
Starting with an engaging discussion on the concept of rounding, students explore how rounding can simplify numbers while keeping their value close to the original. They are introduced to the helpful rounding rhyme “4 or less, let it rest. 5 or more, let it soar!” This catchy phrase aids students in identifying when to round up or down.
Through interactive activities and guided instruction, students practice rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 using number lines. They analyze various numbers on a number line to determine which ten or hundred they are closest to. Engaging videos and visual aids further reinforce their understanding and provide additional support.
The resource includes differentiated activities to cater to students’ needs and provide appropriate challenges. Students choose tasks based on their level of difficulty, with options ranging from mild (easier) to hot (harder). The activities cover rounding to the nearest 10 and 100, allowing students to practice their skills in a structured manner.
To assess student progress and understanding, the lesson includes a plenary activity where students reflect on their learning, identify challenges, and summarize key takeaways. Additionally, the resource provides extension tasks for early finishers and blank lines for additional support and intervention.
This Y3 Outstanding Rounding Interview Lesson includes:
A well-structured PowerPoint presentation
Interactive and engaging activities
Differentiated tasks for varying abilities
Reasoning extension tasks for early finishers
Plenary activity for reflection and assessment
Supplementary resources for additional support
Download this exceptional resource today and guide your Year 3 students towards mastery in rounding whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. Elevate their mathematical skills and foster a deep understanding of rounding principles through this outstanding lesson.
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Take your rounding skills to the next level with our exceptional Year 5 Maths Interview Lesson focused on rounding to the nearest 1000, 10,000, and 100,000. This outstanding lesson is designed to empower students with a deep understanding of place value and equip them with essential rounding techniques.
Engage your students from the start with a thought-provoking starter activity that challenges them to explore the significance of rounding numbers and its practical applications. As they dive into the main part of the lesson, they will discover the power of memorable rounding rhymes, enabling them to confidently navigate the rounding process.
Through interactive activities and guided practice, students will solidify their grasp of rounding rules and develop the ability to identify the correct place value. They’ll gain invaluable experience adjusting numbers to ensure they end in zero and rounding to increasingly larger numbers. Activities like rounding Lake Victoria’s area and exploring the mileage of a car will keep their curiosity and problem-solving skills sharp.
To deepen their understanding, students will participate in class discussions, engaging in rounding challenges and uncovering fascinating properties of numbers. They’ll embark on a journey of discovery, exploring patterns and connections while honing their ability to explain their reasoning.
This comprehensive lesson also includes purpose-built resources, such as a PowerPoint presentation, interactive activities, and a handy rhyme sheet to support students throughout their rounding journey. As a plenary activity, students will showcase their mastery by creating step-by-step instructions for rounding any given number.
Get ready to witness exceptional progress in your students’ rounding abilities. Grab this outstanding Y5 Rounding Maths Interview Lesson today and set your students on the path to mathematical success!
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