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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Italian lesson and resources : Greetings for different times of day
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Italian lesson and resources : Greetings for different times of day

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This is a lesson plan and resources for a beginner’s Italian lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a second or third Italian lesson, after children have learnt to say hello and ask how they are feeling. The focus in this lesson is on how to greet people at different times of the day. The plan gives details of a starter whole class game, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, reading/writing activity and plenary whole class discussion. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in a zip file. These are: The 5 page PDF lesson plan A 15 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open it. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow.) 3 PDF pages for the game 3 PDF pages for the Reading/Writing activity. There is a colour and black & white version of the worksheet and an answers sheet. This is lesson 3 of Unit 1 Italian designed by Blossomingminds. Unit 1 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12397072 Unit 2 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12516804
Polish lesson and resources - Greetings
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Polish lesson and resources - Greetings

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This is a lesson plan and resources for a beginner’s Polish lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a first Polish lesson, as it involves children learning the most basic vocabulary (4 Polish words/phrases). The plan gives details of a group starter, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, a simple writing activity and plenary whole class game. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Detailed Lesson Plan (4 PDF pages) Animated PowerPoint presentation. This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the presentation is played with the animations. (6 Slides) Starter activity (1 PDF page) Speaking activity labels (1 PDF page) Reading activity. There is a colour and black & white version of the worksheet. (2 PDF pages) No further preparation needed.
French Numbers to 10 lesson and resources
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French Numbers to 10 lesson and resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning numbers up to 10 and could be used as an individual lesson or following a few lessons on basic vocabulary. The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the ‘numbers’ vocabulary, a paired game, a reading game, reading activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. There is a PowerPoint which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lesson. You can also play the PowerPoint without the audio. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF Lesson Plan A 24 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 4 PDF pages of resources for the Reading Game (Colour and Black & White versions) 5 PDF pages for the Reading Activity (Colour and Black & White versions and Answers) This is the first lesson in Unit 2 French designed by Blossoming Minds. You might be interested in Unit 1 - Greetings and Introductions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11631397 Unit 2 French - All About Me - Age and Appearance is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11707339
French Countries lesson and resources
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French Countries lesson and resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different countries they might like to visit. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer holidays/vacations unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a written activity and a plenary. The written activity is split into 3 differentiated levels. The lesson is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. I have also included a version of the written activity for Google Slides if you would like your class to complete it on a tablet or computer. To do this both you and the children need internet access and Google accounts. You can choose to use either the printed or digital worksheets. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (pdf) 4 pages A 40 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Starter resource (pdf and word) 34 pages Resources for speaking and listening games (pdf) 13 pages Written worksheet (pdf) 16 pages (split into 3 levels) colour and black & white and answers A downloadable pdf file that includes links to make copies of the Google Slides version of the written worksheet. This is optional. You can choose to use the printed worksheets instead. (pdf) 2 pages. There are 19 Google Slides split into 3 levels. This is Lesson 1, Unit 6 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually. You might be interested in: Beginner French 25 Lesson Bundle
French lesson and resources - KS2 - Times
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French lesson and resources - KS2 - Times

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for telling the time in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer schools or calendar unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening game, a reading activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Plan A PowerPoint presentation Resources for speaking and listening game Reading worksheet (This plan is Lesson 2, Unit 7 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.)
French lesson and resources - Where I live
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French lesson and resources - Where I live

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the French vocabulary for different environments you might live in. For example, the town or the desert. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer ‘my town’ unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking activity, a writing activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Plan A PowerPoint presentation Resources for listening and speaking activities Writing worksheet (This plan is Lesson 4, Unit 8 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.)
Spanish Sports Lesson and Resources / Los Deportes
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Spanish Sports Lesson and Resources / Los Deportes

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for playing different sports in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a hobbies and interests unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a reading activity, a written activity and a game for a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (4 pages PDF) 11 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for reading activity (13 pages PDF) Written activity worksheet (3 pages colour and black & white and answers PDF) No further preparation needed. This is Lesson 2, Unit 5 Spanish by Blossoming Minds, but can be used on its own. You might be interested in Units 1-4: Beginner Spanish 20 lesson bundle
Pâques / French Easter lesson pack
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Pâques / French Easter lesson pack

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for eight different Easter and spring related words in French and using them within a context. The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class speaking activity, whole class listening activity, a written activity and challenging plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF Lesson Plan A 13 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 16 PDF pages of resources for the starter (colour and black & white versions) 3 PDF pages for the written activity (colour and black & white worksheets and answers) No further preparation needed.
French Lesson and Resources - Calendar (dates)
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French Lesson and Resources - Calendar (dates)

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning how to write the date in French. They learn the numbers up to 31 and recap the months of the year. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer ‘calendar’ or ‘dates’ unit. The plan gives details of a starter game, how to teach the vocabulary, a speaking game, an individual writing activity, a reading worksheet and a rhyme plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Plan A PowerPoint presentation Reading worksheet (This plan is Lesson 3, Unit 9 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.) Please note: Children should already know French vocabulary for days of the week and months before this lesson. It would also be helpful if they know some numbers.
Spanish Lesson and Resources - Holiday Activities
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Spanish Lesson and Resources - Holiday Activities

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different holiday activities, such as building a sandcastle or skiing. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer holidays/vacations unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a writing activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Plan A PowerPoint presentation Starter template Resources for speaking and listening activity Written worksheet (This is Lesson 5, Unit 6 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually.)
French Lesson and Resources - Weather
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French Lesson and Resources - Weather

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning how to talk about the weather in French. The plan gives details of a starter spelling game, how to teach the vocabulary, a listening game, a whole class speaking and listening activity, a written worksheet and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: The plan A PowerPoint presentation Resources for listening game Writing worksheet (This plan is Lesson 4, Unit 9 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.)
Italian Lesson and Resources : Colours
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Italian Lesson and Resources : Colours

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Italian lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for eight different colours in Italian. The lesson could be used as an individual lesson or as part of a unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘colours’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a game, reading activity and plenary game. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 4 page PDF Lesson Plan A 12 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 2 PDF pages of resources for the game 2 PDF pages for the written activity (a worksheet and answers) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 3 from Unit 2 Italian designed by Blossomingminds. Unit 1 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12397072 Unit 2 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12516804
Christmas in Germany presentation
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Christmas in Germany presentation

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A 21 page presentation describing the traditions of Christmas in Germany. It covers Christmas markets, decorations, food and Christmas trees. Each slide has a short piece of text accompanied by a picture. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.
Spanish lesson : Describing pets
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Spanish lesson : Describing pets

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary to describe different pets in Spanish. The plan would work well coming after a lesson on the names of pets. The plan gives details of a whole class starter, an introduction to the vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking and listening activity, a written worksheet and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF Lesson Plan An 18 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for the listening activity (1 PDF page) 3 PDF pages for the writing activity (Colour and Black & White worksheets and Answers) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 4 of Unit 3 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 Beginner Spanish Greetings and Introductions Bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388 Unit 2 Spanish All About Me 5 lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11706377 Unit 3 Spanish lesson bundle : Family members, clothes and pets is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11762016 You might be interested in our Spanish pets lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11761061
French Days of the week Lesson and Resources
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French Days of the week Lesson and Resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for the days of the week in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a larger unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, an active speaking game, a reading activity and a whole class plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (pdf) 4 pages An 18 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for listening activity (pdf) 1 page Reading activity (pdf) colour and black & white and answers 5 pages No further preparation needed. This is Blossoming Minds’ Lesson 1 Unit 5 French, but can be used individually. You might be interested in Units 1-4: Beginner French 20 lesson bundle
Italian lesson and resources : Feelings and emotions
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Italian lesson and resources : Feelings and emotions

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Italian lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a second Italian lesson, after children have learnt to say hello. The focus in this lesson is on how to ask 'how are you’ and reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘feelings’ vocabulary, a speaking and listening activity, paired game, reading/writing activity and plenary discussion. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in a zip file. These are: The 4 page PDF Lesson plan A 21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open it. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow.) 5 PDF pages of resources for the speaking activity 2 PDF pages for the paired game 3 PDF pages for the Reading/Writing activity. There is a colour and black & white version of the worksheet and an answers sheet. This is lesson 2 of Unit 1 Italian designed by Blossomingminds. Unit 1 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12397072 Unit 2 is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12516804
French  lesson and resources : Dinner
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French lesson and resources : Dinner

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different French dinner and lunch items. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a food and drinks unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, an active speaking game, a writing activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (PDF) 4 pages A 13 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for listening activity (PDF) 7 pages Written activity (PDF) 3 pages colour and black & white and answers Plenary template (PDF) 1 page No further preparation needed. This is Blossoming Minds’ Lesson 5 Unit 4, but can be used individually. You might be interested in units 1-3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11769397
French Hobbies and Interests lesson and resources
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French Hobbies and Interests lesson and resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for hobbies and interests, such as going to the cinema and playing on the computer in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer hobbies unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking activity, a written activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (PDF) 4 pages An 11 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for speaking and listening activities (PDF) 4 pages colour and black & white Written activity (PDF) 2 pages colour and black & white This is Lesson 3, Unit 5 French by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually. You might be interested in Units 1-4: Beginner French 20 lesson bundle
Spanish Hobbies and Interests Lesson / Mi Tiempo Libre
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Spanish Hobbies and Interests Lesson / Mi Tiempo Libre

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for hobbies and interests, such as going to the cinema and playing computer games in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer hobbies unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking activity, a written activity and a plenary game. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (4 pages PDF) An 11 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for speaking and listening activities (PDF) 4 pages colour and black & white Written activity (PDF) 2 pages colour and black & white This is Lesson 3, Unit 5 Spanish by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually. You might be interested in Units 1-4: Beginner Spanish 20 lesson bundle
Spanish Lesson and Resources - Types of Holiday
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Spanish Lesson and Resources - Types of Holiday

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different types of holiday, such as holidays by the sea or in the mountains. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer holidays/vacations unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a written activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Plan A PowerPoint presentation Resources for listening activity Resources for speaking and listening activity Written worksheet (This is Lesson 3, Unit 6 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually.)