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 the Titanic; includes vocabulary pack and Questions to Investigate. 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
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the Ancient Egyptians; includes vocabulary pack and Questions to Investigate. 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
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about The UK and includes vocabulary packs and Questions to Investigate. 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 available are the following Activity Packs and resources which work well with this topic:
The Highland Falcon Thief
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12971760
The Railway Children
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12944797
The Snow Spider
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787544
Mary Poppins
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12955650
A Bear called Paddington
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787496
The Giant’s Necklace
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12715637
The Wreck of the Zanzibar
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787537
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12853995
The Falcon’s Malteser
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787570
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Earth and natural disasters; includes vocabulary pack and Questions to Investigate. 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
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Legends. 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 genre features.
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities. Includes - Reading Comprehension; Character Analysis; Vocabulary Work; Drama ideas and links to all National Curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 117 files in total.
5 SATs style questions based on questions from past tests. A great way to rehearse test technique and retention of knowledge, Designed to be used as a whole class activity. Use to start or end a lesson or as a quick 10 minute time filler. This bundle includes 10 PowerPoints.
Writing Workshops use high quality images, discussion prompts, text to evaluate and a WAGOLL to model writing a character. Great to discuss images, develop vocabulary and to analyse a WAGOLL.The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.
Writing Workshops use high quality images, discussion prompts, text to evaluate and a WAGOLL to model writing detailed description of setting. Great to discuss images, develop vocabulary and create word banks in the lead up to a piece of writing. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.
Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing a story opening which introduces a character. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.
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 - incliudes 63 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 - includes 52 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 - includes 33 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 - includes 70 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 - includes 34 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 - includes 33 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 - includes 83 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 - includes 49 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 includes 92 files.