Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 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). KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Checklist Assessment Success Criteria

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 6 editable ‘Editing Station’ posters. Suitable for KS1 / KS2. Great for a working wall or to create a small display. Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A display to help your early finishers check if they have included the basics of writing and inform them of what to do next. Great for promoting independence. Suitable for KS1 or KS2. PDF and editable Publisher versions included. LKS2 UKS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 exit ticket

An editable (Publisher) cheat sheet for A4. Created for a Brazillian child who was new to the country and had EAL. Could be edited for other languages. SEND Brazil Spanish Portuguese

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A great booklet for parents of new EAL children. Introduces the English school system and explains how parents can help their children to learn English at home. Editable through Publisher. Pages include: The school system in England How to help your child when reading, writing and speaking and listening parent english as an additional language send sen sendco

Introduce your students to the fascinating real-life stories of children around the world with this engaging School Journeys Around the World Assembly. This 16-slide PowerPoint explores how children in Ecuador, such as Jefferson and Lizbeth, navigate their unique paths to school, often travelling through the dense rainforest or taking the school canoe along the River Napo. These captivating stories offer insights into their daily lives and highlight the importance of education despite challenges. This assembly is ideal for KS1 and KS2, providing a meaningful global perspective that encourages students to reflect on their own school journeys. The resource is perfect for whole-school assemblies or classroom discussions, helping to foster an understanding of different cultures and geographies.

Do you want to teach your KS1 students about the history of 1950s Britain? Do you want to provide them with fun and interactive lessons that cover the key aspects of life in that era? If so, you will love this history unit! This history topic includes six ready-to-use lessons that explore the origins of a modern day toy, the differences and similarities between life in the 1950s in London and now, the life of a significant person (Queen Elizabeth), the shops and shopping habits, and the cars in the 1950s. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need, such as L.O. labels, challenges, detailed lesson plans, and PowerPoints. These lessons are designed to help your KS1 students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking. They will learn about the changes and continuity in 1950s Britain, and how they relate to their own lives and experiences. They will also engage in a variety of activities, such as role-playing, sorting, comparing, and creating. These lessons are suitable for KS1, but they can also be adapted for KS2 or home learning. They are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and enjoyment of history.

This outstanding PE unit has been planned by PE experts and tried in primary schools with real children! Through this unit, children will learn fundamental skills, such as running, jumping and balancing. Each lesson comes with at least two different games for children to play and apply their skills and a warm up and cool down. There are also resource listings so you can ensure you are prepared for each lesson. Learning objectives include: ✸ Develop awareness of speed and distance ✸ Develop fluency, rhythm and balance in running over obstacles ✸ Take off in different ways and land in a coordinated way ✸ Use different jumps to make jumping sequences ✸ To complete a running and jumping course. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

This Year 1 unit of 5 lessons contains 5 lesson plans to easily teach children the basics of invasion games. Each lesson plan contains: ★ Learning objective ★ Success Criteria ★ Warm up ★ Teacher Input ★ Main activities ★ Plenary and cool down ★ Resource list Learning objectives: To be able to participate in a variety of group activities that develop coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. To be able to move confidently and safely while following instructions, and to demonstrate an understanding of different ways to move using feet. To be able to explore different ways of using a ball or other equipment for throwing, catching, and sending. To be able to use a racket to dribble, carry, and hit a ball or other equipment safely and confidently. To be able to apply skills from previous lessons to score accurately in target games. PE physical education outstanding ofsted gym exercise lesson plans

This Year 1 unit of 6 lessons contains 6 lesson plans to easily teach children the basics in gymnastics. All you will need are mats and benches! Each lesson plan contains: ★ Learning objective ★ Success Criteria ★ Warm up ★ Teacher Input ★ Main activities ★ Plenary and cool down ★ Resource list Learning objectives: To be able to make different basic shapes with their bodies. To be able to travel in a variety of ways. To be able to travel at different heights. To be able to travel in different directions and at different speeds in a variety of physical activities. To be able to travel on apparatus safely and in a variety of ways. To be able to put all skills together to create a sequence. To be able to create and modify sequences. PE physical education outstanding ofsted gym exercise lesson plans

Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your Year 1 students with this outstanding 6-week PE unit! This comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to basic movement and ball skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment. What’s Included: ✶ 6 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for various skill levels, key questions to prompt student thinking, and success criteria to track progress. ✶ Simple and Easy to Follow: The lesson plans are designed with busy teachers in mind, offering a clear structure and easy-to-understand instructions. ✶ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential movement skills like agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, as well as ball skills such as rolling, throwing, and catching. ✶ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring everyone can participate and succeed. ✶ Promotes Physical Literacy: Helps children develop a lifelong love of movement and physical activity. Why Choose This Resource? ✶ Outstanding Quality: Graded as outstanding, this unit has been rigorously designed and tested to ensure maximum impact. ✶ Comprehensive and Engaging: Covers a wide range of movement and ball skills in a fun and interactive way. ✶ Saves You Time: No need to spend hours planning – everything you need is right here! ✶ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to explore their physical abilities and develop a positive self-image. ✶ Subject Lead Approved: Created by an experienced PE subject lead with a deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development. Give your Year 1 students the best possible start in PE with this outstanding unit! Ideal for: Year 1, KS1, PE, physical education, movement skills, ball skills, coordination, balance, agility,

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. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Homework Pack, Home Learning, Woodland Theme, Engaging Tasks, Parent Letter, Record Sheet, Book Recommendations, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education.

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!

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. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Homework Pack, Home Learning, Memory Box Theme, Creative Tasks, Parent Letter, Record Sheet, Book Recommendations, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education.

38 sticker sheets with Reading Tasks for each AF (editable on word). Suitable for Y3 or 4. 21 stickers on each sheet (3x7) KS2 Y3 Y4 LKS2 guided reciprocal reading assessment focus target

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. KS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 english literacy uks2 lks2 SATs fiction non-fiction success criteria

Double-sided mat for Y5 & 6 to help them to write effectively. Great to laminate and have available on tables for writing and cross-curricular activities or to stick in books using sellotape. Used to encourage independence. Y1/2 and Y3/4 mats also available. KS2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 UKS2 KS1 Y1 Y2

Empower your Year 3 and 4 students to become confident and independent writers with this essential double-sided mat! Packed with helpful reminders and prompts, this versatile resource supports writing across the curriculum and can be used on tabletops or in workbooks. Side 1: Writing Process & Sentence Enhancement ★ The Writing Process: A step-by-step guide to crafting well-structured sentences, from brainstorming to revision. ★ Superior Connectives: A list of sophisticated conjunctions (if, so, while, though, since) to elevate sentence complexity. ★ Super Sentence Starters: A variety of engaging sentence openers to inspire creativity and variety. ★ Detail, Detail, Detail!: Prompts to encourage adding rich descriptions and expanding sentences. Side 2: Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary ★ Apostrophes: Rules for contractions and possessives, with examples. ★ The Amazing Flying Comma: Guidance on comma usage in lists and clauses. ★ Punctuation Job Descriptions: Clear explanations of the functions of capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, and speech marks. ★ Paragraphs: Rules for starting new paragraphs. ★ Word Banks: Lists of amazing adjectives, astounding adverbs, powerful verbs, and neat nouns to enrich vocabulary. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Promotes Independence: Students can refer to the mat for guidance, reducing reliance on teacher support. ★ Reinforces Key Skills: Regular exposure to writing conventions and vocabulary strengthens learning. ★ Versatile and Practical: Suitable for writing tasks across all subjects. ★ Durable and Reusable: Laminate for tabletop use or stick into books for easy reference. ★ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to take ownership of their writing and experiment with language. Also available for Years 1/2 and 5/6! Ideal for: KS2, Year 3, Year 4, writing skills, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, sentence structure, creative writing, independent learning, classroom resources.

Empower your young writers with this handy double-sided mat, packed with essential reminders and prompts for effective writing! Perfect for Years 1 and 2, this versatile resource can be laminated for tabletop use or stuck directly into workbooks, fostering independence and confidence in writing across the curriculum. Side 1: Key Writing Reminders ★ Sentence structure: Capital letters, full stops, question marks. ★ Punctuation: Commas in lists, speech marks for dialogue. ★ Grammar: “I” as a capital letter, leaving spaces between words. ★ Spelling: High-frequency words for Years 1 and 2. Side 2: Creative Writing Prompts ★ Story starters: Spark imagination with phrases like “Once upon a time…” ★ Time connectives: Help children sequence events in stories and recounts (e.g., “then,” “after,” “suddenly”). ★ Positional words: Encourage descriptive writing (e.g., “up,” “into,” “under”). ★ Story words: Inspire imaginative tales with words like “dragon,” “castle,” and “adventure.” Why Choose This Resource? ★ Promotes Independence: Children can refer to the mat for guidance, reducing reliance on teacher support. ★ Reinforces Key Skills: Regular exposure to writing conventions helps solidify learning. ★ Versatile and Practical: Suitable for writing tasks across all subjects. ★ Durable and Reusable: Laminate for tabletop use or stick into books for easy reference. ★ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to take ownership of their writing. Also available for Years 3/4 and 5/6! Ideal for: KS1, Year 1, Year 2, writing skills, grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, creative writing, independent learning, classroom resources.