Bring Roald Dahl’s “George’s Marvellous Medicine” to life in your classroom with our art unit tailored for KS1 and KS2 students. This unit includes 10 well-structured lessons that introduce students to the art of Quentin Blake and other artists. Key Learning Outcomes: Artistic Study: Students will examine Quentin Blake’s illustrations, learning to recognize and appreciate different artistic styles. Skill Development: Children will practice sketching and painting, emulating Quentin Blake’s style, including portraits, using a variety of tools such as pencils, charcoal, and felt tips. Understanding Scale: The lessons guide students in creating art at different sizes, from small sketches to larger paintings. Painting Skills: Students will learn various painting techniques, including how to create washes and other effects. Crafting Experience: A creative project is included where students craft their own potion bottles from felt, applying basic stitching techniques. Resources Provided: Lesson Plans: Clear and detailed instructions for each lesson to ensure effective teaching. PowerPoint Presentations: Visual aids for each lesson to guide students through the art-making process. Supporting Materials: Resources in PDF, PowerPoint, and PNG formats to complement the lessons. Suitable for Grades: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) This unit provides a fun and educational way to combine art with literature, helping students develop a passion for both subjects. Keywords: Art Unit, Quentin Blake, Sketching, Painting, Potion Bottle Craft, KS1, KS2, Year 1-6

Enlighten the magical adventure story of Kensuke’s Kingdom with this four lesson diary writing unit. Previously used in Year 5, this unit is easily adaptable across Key Stage 2. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with questions for the first 3 chapters of the story. Children will explicitly learn about using adverbials, conjunctions, subordinate clauses, relative clauses, main clauses, different sentence types (simple, compound, complex), speech (direct and reported). Used successfully for observations, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by experienced leadership teams. Lesson 1 L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices, including adverbials. Success Criteria: I can summarise the main ideas of a text I can include thoughts and feelings of the main character I can use exciting vocabulary I can use adverbs and adverbial openers in my writing Lesson 2 L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices Success Criteria: I can use the layout of a recount I will go into most detail about main events I will include my thoughts and feelings I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader. Lesson 3 L.O.: To be able to write a dialogue between characters using correct speech rules. Success Criteria: I can use the layout of a conversation I will go into most detail about the main events I will include my thoughts and feelings I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader Lesson 4 (could be spread over two lessons) L.O.: To be able to write using a range of clause structures, varying their position within a sentence. Success Criteria: Creating atmosphere and using dialogue to advance exciting action and creating the character’s personality. Selecting vocabulary that reflects the theme Using a range of cohesive devices to create flow Using passive and modal verbs Using adverbs, prepositional phrases and noun phrases effectively Using correct speech punctuation Spelling most words correctly This unit includes: ✸ x4 Lesson plans ✸ x4 PowerPoints ✸ x4 Writing planning pages ✸ Adverbs word mat ✸ Feelings word mat ✸ Cohesive devices activity ✸ Conjunction types ✸ Diary writing checklist ✸ Alternatives to Said word mat UKS2 KS2 Y5 Y6 y4 interview observation nqt novel english literacy Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

This outstanding-rated maths lesson on ordering decimals and fractions is perfect for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and Year 6) students. Designed for a 30-minute to 1-hour session, this lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, fluency exercises, and differentiated activities to cater to varying skill levels. It covers essential skills such as converting between fractions and decimals, comparing values, and ordering them correctly. Students will engage with fluency, reasoning, problem-solving, and mastery tasks, making this an excellent resource for building confidence in decimals and fractions. Ideal for Ofsted observations, NQT lessons, or as part of a structured maths curriculum. Visit my shop to explore complementary lessons in this series.

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Empower your primary school’s computing curriculum with this comprehensive, 8-page progression map! Designed for educators and curriculum leaders, this essential resource outlines the key skills and knowledge students should develop in computing from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Year 6. Key Features: ☆ Clear Progression: Easily track student progress across five key strands of computing: E-Safety, Programming, Multimedia, Technology in Our Lives, and Data Handling. ☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Ensures your computing curriculum meets national standards and expectations. ☆ Detailed Breakdown: Each strand is broken down into specific skills and knowledge for each year group, providing a clear roadmap for instruction. ☆ Practical Guidance: Offers teachers valuable insights into how to scaffold learning and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. ☆ Time-Saving Resource: Eliminate the guesswork of curriculum planning and focus on delivering engaging and effective computing lessons. Benefits: ☆ Confidently Plan and Deliver: Ensure a well-structured and progressive computing curriculum that builds on prior learning. ☆ Assess and Track Progress: Easily identify areas of strength and areas for improvement for individual students and year groups. ☆ Support Subject Leaders: Empower computing coordinators and subject leaders to effectively manage and evaluate the computing curriculum. ☆ Enhance Student Learning: Provide a solid foundation in computing skills that will prepare students for the digital age. Ideal for: Primary school teachers, computing coordinators, subject leaders, SLT, and anyone involved in curriculum planning and delivery.

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

Immerse your students in the Bronze Age with this set of three engaging and in-depth lessons, designed to explore the history, culture, and significance of this fascinating period. Lesson 1: “Unveiling the Bronze Age” Students will begin by discovering how the Bronze Age got its name and where it fits in the timeline of history. They’ll learn about the discovery of bronze and its transformative impact on society. With a combination of discussion, an information text, and creative tasks, this lesson solidifies students’ understanding of this pivotal era. Lesson 2: “Life in the Bronze Age” Take students on a journey into the daily lives of people during the Bronze Age. They’ll explore customs and artefacts through a captivating video about Marghwen’s cist discovery and an artistic task featuring the famous Amesbury Archer. The Archer’s Companion resource will help students connect with history in a personal and meaningful way, encouraging thoughtful responses. Lesson 3: “Evidence from the Past” In the final lesson, students will investigate the different types of evidence left behind from the Bronze Age. Through hands-on activities, they’ll categorise historical materials and distinguish between artefacts from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. The lesson wraps up with a PowerPoint on Bronze Age jewellery and a fact file project, deepening their understanding of this remarkable period. Each lesson provides clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and interactive plenaries, supported by well-crafted resources including PowerPoints, videos, question sheets, and images of artefacts. These lessons are perfect for developing students’ critical thinking, creativity, and historical inquiry. Bring the Bronze Age to life in your classroom with this comprehensive resource, ideal for Years 3 to 6. Perfect for Ofsted observations or interviews, these lessons are designed to captivate and inspire young historians. Keywords: Bronze Age, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Ofsted outstanding, history lessons, timeline, daily life, artefacts, historical inquiry.

Enhance your students’ reading skills and immerse them in the delightful world of “The Sheep-Pig” by Dick King-Smith with our comprehensive set of reading comprehensions. This resource pack includes individual reading comprehension sheets and accompanying answer sheets for each chapter of the book. Designed to cater to different reading abilities, the reading comprehensions are categorized into three levels of challenge: 1, 2, and 3. Challenge 1 provides a gentle introduction to comprehension skills, while challenge 3 offers a more rigorous exercise. Students can progress through the challenges at their own pace, building their confidence and comprehension abilities along the way. These reading comprehensions are perfect for remote learning, providing a valuable resource for independent reading and comprehension practice. They can be easily shared with students and completed online or printed out for in-person learning. Additionally, our reading comprehensions go beyond simple comprehension questions. They also include vocabulary studies, allowing students to explore and expand their understanding of key terms and phrases used in the book. This integrated approach enhances both reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Immerse your students in the heartwarming tale of “The Sheep-Pig” while fostering their reading comprehension skills and expanding their vocabulary. Engage them in meaningful discussions and reflections on the story’s themes and characters. Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, these reading comprehensions are a valuable tool for educators seeking to support their students’ reading journey. Purchase the Sheep-Pig Reading Comprehensions today and provide your students with a comprehensive and engaging reading experience that will captivate their imaginations and foster a love for literature. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com guided reading ks1 ks2 y2 y3 y4 VIPERS vocabulary inference prediction explain retrieve summarise reciprocal reading comprehension questions study

When you purchase this product, you will receive a detailed 5-lesson unit designed to introduce Year 3 and Year 4 students to the foundational steps of addition. The unit includes differentiated tasks for each lesson (mild, spicy, and hot), catering to diverse learning needs. You’ll also find a pre- and post-assessment to track students’ progression throughout the unit. The lessons cover concrete addition using Dienes, pictorial methods, efficient strategies, expanded addition, and the column method. Students will learn to solve addition problems using hands-on manipulatives, visual strategies, and efficient mathematical methods. This unit encourages fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills while ensuring that learners build confidence in their understanding of addition. Perfect for classrooms following mastery approaches and ideal for Ofsted observation, NQT lessons, or regular teaching sessions. Concrete addition using Dienes Pictorial addition Efficient methods Expanded method Column method Tags: Ofsted outstanding problem solving reasoning fluency interview observation

Jumpstart your students’ imaginations and enhance their writing abilities with this versatile collection of story starters! This 11-page PowerPoint features a variety of prompts and activities designed to inspire creative narratives and develop essential writing techniques. It is ideal for time fillers and supply teachers to create lessons with no prep. What’s Included: Diverse Story Starters: Explore different approaches to storytelling, including characterization through dialogue and description, action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions, and thought-provoking one-sentence prompts. Character Development: Encourage students to create well-rounded characters with distinct personalities and motivations. Setting the Scene: Help students craft immersive settings that transport readers into the heart of the story. Action and Suspense: Inspire thrilling narratives with action-packed prompts that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Descriptive Language: Encourage the use of vivid vocabulary and sensory details to paint a picture with words. Flexible Use: Perfect for English lessons, morning work, writing centers, or early finisher activities. Benefits: Boosts Creativity: Sparks imagination and encourages students to explore different writing styles. Develops Key Skills: Enhances writing fluency, vocabulary, sentence structure, and descriptive language. Suitable for All Abilities: Differentiated prompts cater to a range of writing levels. Ready-to-Use: No prep needed - simply project the PowerPoint and let the writing begin! Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators to support effective writing instruction. Spark a love of writing and watch your students’ stories come to life! This eleven page PowerPoint has lots of different focuses, including: Characterisation through direct speech (x2) Characterisation through description (x2) 10 character pictures Action (x2) Description (x2) x6 one sentence starters english fiction writing ks1 ks2 lks2 uks2 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 outstanding plenary assessment prompt supply teacher

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This fantastic phonics assessment system has been created by experienced KS1 specialists to make baseline and following assessments simple and easy to communicate with other staff. This assessment starts at Phase 2 and tests through to Phase 6. Teachers just need to point at each sound and word and get children to read each one. If a child gets it right, it can be checked off. Previously, I have created one of these booklets for each child and placed in a folder for TAs to ‘pick up and go’ as interventions or early morning work. This allows teachers to immediately show progression for pupil progress interviews and can then be passed on to the next teacher to see what gaps children have. eyfs reception fs1 fs2 year 1 ks1 jolly phonics read write inc phase letters and sounds

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Our Special Educational Needs Reading Assessment Grids are an essential tool for SENCos and teachers working with students in lower and upper primary. These grids help accurately assess reading abilities across various levels, providing a clear understanding of where each child stands before they reach National Curriculum levels. Designed with both EAL learners and students with additional needs in mind, these grids offer tailored strategies to support progress at each reading level. Although based on QCA levels, this resource remains highly effective for guiding interventions and ensuring targeted support. Ideal for use in KS1, KS2, and KS3, these assessment grids help educators develop informed, personalized approaches to reading instruction, making them a valuable addition to any SEND or SENCo toolkit.

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Are you a SENCO looking to gain a deeper understanding of challenging behaviours in your classroom? This double-sided grid is your essential tool for identifying and addressing the environmental factors that may be contributing to these behaviours. Key Features: ★ Comprehensive Analysis: Explore a wide range of environmental factors, including physical setting, interpersonal dynamics, communication styles, teaching methods, scheduling, and basic needs. ★ Structured Framework: The grid format allows for systematic observation and analysis, helping you pinpoint specific triggers and patterns. ★ Proactive Solutions: By understanding the environmental context, you can develop targeted interventions and strategies to support positive behaviour. ★ Collaborative Tool: Use the grid to facilitate discussions with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the child’s care. ★ Empowering SENCOs: Gain valuable insights into the complex interplay between environment and behaviour, enabling you to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. This resource is designed to help you: ★ Identify the specific environmental factors that may be influencing a child’s behaviour. ★ Develop a deeper understanding of the child’s individual needs and sensitivities. ★ Create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all students. ★ Collaborate effectively with other professionals to develop targeted interventions. Invest in your SENCO toolkit today and transform your approach to behaviour management! Ideal for: SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with children with special educational needs.