KS2Gems is my website purely for KS2 resources; our most popular resources are Topic Overviews; GPS programmes; Book Activity Packs and Morning Work. Our philosophy is that learning should be fun and stimulate curiosity through a range of activities rather than tedious worksheets, This shop has a few of our resources on a pay as you download basis, Join for full site access.
Check out our website for some year group packs of FREE resources: https://ks2gems.com/
KS2Gems is my website purely for KS2 resources; our most popular resources are Topic Overviews; GPS programmes; Book Activity Packs and Morning Work. Our philosophy is that learning should be fun and stimulate curiosity through a range of activities rather than tedious worksheets, This shop has a few of our resources on a pay as you download basis, Join for full site access.
Check out our website for some year group packs of FREE resources: https://ks2gems.com/
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about China and the Shang dynasty. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the coastlines, sea and oceans. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
Brilliant if teaching Ancient Egyptian topic. Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 32 files.
Brilliant for Ancient Egyptian topic. Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 87 files.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 51 files included.
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the USA. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
Also available:
Holes by Louis Sachar Activity Pack and resources
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13108956
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Climate Change . To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
Also available:
The Last Bear Activity Pack and resources
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-bear-activity-pack-and-resources-12787587
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about World War 2. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about World War 1. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 32 files.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 47 files included.
This Activity pack gives ideas for National Curriculum objectives. Suitable for whole class, small group or paired work these practical activities are easy to resource. Activities cover fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
This Activity pack gives ideas for National Curriculum objectives. Suitable for whole class, small group or paired work these practical activities are easy to resource. Activities cover fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
This Activity pack gives ideas for National Curriculum objectives. Suitable for whole class, small group or paired work these practical activities are easy to resource. Activities cover fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
This Activity pack gives ideas for National Curriculum objectives. Suitable for whole class, small group or paired work these practical activities are easy to resource. Activities cover fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
This Activity pack gives ideas for National Curriculum objectives. Suitable for whole class, small group or paired work these practical activities are easy to resource. Activities cover fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
This Activity pack gives ideas for National Curriculum objectives. Suitable for whole class, small group or paired work these practical activities are easy to resource. Activities cover fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Light and Inventors To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects