The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Inspire budding young scientists with this captivating lesson on animal habitats, designed to get your Year 3-6 pupils excited about the hidden world of creatures living right in their own gardens and local woodlands. For this lesson, children will head outside and see what wildlife they can spot.
What’s Included in This Complete Lesson Pack:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear objectives, stimulating activities, and differentiation ideas to cater to diverse learning needs.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Visually stimulating slides featuring stunning images of local wildlife, thought-provoking questions, and key vocabulary to ignite curiosity and discussion.
★ Animal Identification Sheet: A handy, printable resource to help children identify and record the fascinating creatures they discover in different microhabitats.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understanding Habitats and Microhabitats: Students will define and differentiate between habitats and microhabitats, discovering the unique conditions that support different living things.
★ Exploring Biodiversity: Students will uncover the rich variety of animal life found in gardens and woodlands, fostering an appreciation for the natural world.
★ Observation and Identification Skills: Through hands-on exploration and using the identification sheet, students will develop their observation and classification skills.
★ Making Connections: Students will investigate how different animals depend on their microhabitats for survival, understanding the interconnectedness of living things.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science related to living things and their habitats.
★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to all learning styles and abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and engaged.
★ Hands-On Learning: Encourages active participation and outdoor exploration, making learning fun and memorable.
★ Easy-to-Use: All materials are ready to go, saving you valuable prep time.
★ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for fostering a love of science in young learners.
Unleash the inner explorer in your students with this unforgettable lesson on animal habitats!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal habitats, microhabitats, living things, woodland animals, garden creatures, science investigation, outdoor learning
Do you want to teach your Key Stage 2 class the importance of the skeleton? Look no further than this lesson that covers the learning objective: I can explain why a skeleton is important to us.
This lesson includes a starter activity, a main input, two practical activities, and a plenary. The children will learn about the structure and function of the skeleton, the names of some of the bones, and how the skeleton supports and protects us. Create their own paper skeleton, label the bones, and discuss some questions. The lesson ends with a catchy skeleton song.
The PowerPoint presentation is fully editable and comes with a worksheet, an outline sheet, and a word bank. It also includes differentiation, challenge, and assessment opportunities. It is suitable for 7-11 year old children and can be adapted to suit your needs.
Included in this product:
☆ Lesson plan (with differentiation)
☆ PowerPoint
☆ Build Your Own Skeleton Worksheet
☆ Bone Name Labels
☆ Body outline sheet
☆ X-Ray Challenge sheets
This lesson is perfect for teaching science, biology, or health topics in a fun and interactive way. It will spark the children’s curiosity and interest in the human body and its amazing features. It will also develop their scientific skills of observation, classification, and reasoning.
Download this lesson today and get ready to teach your class about the skeleton!
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Enhance your KS1 art curriculum with this engaging African Art Unit consisting of 5 outstanding lessons, suitable for KS1 and lower KS2. These lessons foster creativity, tidy skills, and various art techniques.
What’s included:
★ Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session.
★ Examples of display pictures for inspiration.
Key Objectives:
★ Explore different lines and pencil pressures while setting a standard for high-quality work in sketchbooks.
★ Recap the importance of an organised workspace and resource care.
★ Develop skills in powder paint mixing and painting.
★ Create captivating collages using a variety of materials, focusing on texture and pattern.
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Elevate your art lessons with this comprehensive African Art Unit for KS1 and lower KS2.
Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor.
In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline
★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII
★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society
★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding
This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as:
★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria
★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information
★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life
★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision
This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking.
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Dive into the fascinating world of Hinduism with this ready-to-teach KS2 lesson! Designed for Year 3-6 students, this resource explores the major Hindu gods and goddesses, their symbolism, and their importance in Hindu beliefs and practices.
What’s Included:
★ Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives and engaging activities to suit different learning styles.
★ PowerPoint Presentation: Visually appealing slides with images of Hindu gods and goddesses, their stories, and their significance in Hindu culture.
★ Hindu God Information Cards: Informative cards detailing the attributes, powers, and stories of major Hindu deities, perfect for individual or group research.
★ Differentiated Worksheets: Three levels of worksheets (lower, middle, higher) to cater to different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and engaged.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understand Hinduism: Learn about Hinduism as a major world religion, its core beliefs, and its many gods and goddesses.
★ Explore Hindu Deities: Discover the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) and other important gods and goddesses, their symbolism, and their roles in Hindu mythology.
★ Develop Cultural Awareness: Gain an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and its impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide.
★ Get Creative: Design your own Hindu god, showing what you’ve learned about the characteristics and attributes of Hindu deities.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering Hinduism and its key beliefs and practices.
★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to keep students interested and involved.
★ Differentiated for All: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, providing support and challenge for every student.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable time.
Spark curiosity and understanding about world religions and cultural diversity with this lesson on Hindu gods!
Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Hinduism, Hindu gods, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.
This complete KS1 RE unit on Easter includes five fully planned and engaging lessons exploring the Easter story and its significance to Christians. Designed to develop children’s understanding of key events, Christian beliefs, and traditions, this unit is perfect for EYFS and KS1.
What’s Included?
★ 5 fully planned lessons with clear learning objectives
★ Teacher-friendly lesson plans with step-by-step guidance
★ Engaging PowerPoint presentations to support learning
★ Activities for varied abilities
★ Worksheets and resources
Lesson Overview:
★ Lesson 1: What is Easter? Understanding the key events
★ Lesson 2: Palm Sunday – Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
★ Lesson 3: Good Friday – The Crucifixion and its meaning
★ Lesson 4: Easter Sunday – The Resurrection and new life
★ Lesson 5: Easter Traditions – How Christians celebrate today
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Saves you time – Ready-to-teach lessons with minimal prep
★ Engages learners – Fun activities, discussions & creative tasks
★ Aligned to the KS1 RE curriculum – Covers key objectives
★ Supports different learning styles – Visual, written & interactive
Perfect for classroom teachers, RE leads, and supply teachers, this resource makes teaching Easter engaging and stress-free. Ideal for RE lessons with cross-curricular links with literacy and art.
Discover the enchanting world of mythical creatures through this engaging and comprehensive art unit. Our Mythical Creatures Art Unit consists of five outstanding lessons that will inspire creativity, enhance artistic skills, and encourage critical thinking. Designed for students to explore their imagination, this unit focuses on designing, sketching, modelling, and painting mythical creatures.
In Lesson 1, students will embark on a captivating journey by designing their own mythical creature. They will unleash their creativity and utilize their artistic skills to bring their unique creature to life. Through peer feedback and improvement, students will provide constructive criticism and make improvements to their partner’s mythical creature drawing. Finally, they will create a final sketch of their own mythical creature, incorporating improvements and adding vibrant colours using pencil crayons.
In Lesson 2, students will delve into the technical aspects of design by transforming their sketches into blueprint designs. They will learn to use bold lines and avoid shading to create accurate and proportionate blueprint designs of their mythical creatures. This lesson will challenge their attention to detail and precision in technical drawing.
Lesson 3 introduces the tactile experience of working with clay to bring the mythical creatures to life. Students will shape basic forms using clay and explore different techniques to create their desired shapes. They will learn how to join clay pieces securely, ensuring the durability of their clay models. The lesson also emphasizes the application of descriptive language as students brainstorm and share adjectives that describe their creature’s appearance, behavior, and other characteristics.
In Lesson 4, students will add vibrant colors and intricate patterns to their clay models. They will discuss and select appropriate colors and patterns, considering the characteristics of their mythical creatures. Applying the first layer of paint with precision and attention to details, students will bring their models to life. The lesson encourages creativity and critical thinking in color selection and pattern design.
Finally, in Lesson 5, students will finalize their clay models by adding details, layering patterns, and covering any grey patches. They will evaluate their project by completing an evaluation sheet, answering thoughtful and honest questions. This self-reflection activity encourages students to assess their own work and provides an opportunity for growth and improvement.
This Mythical Creatures Art Unit is a comprehensive and engaging resource that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skills. It is suitable for art classes, homeschooling, or any learning environment that aims to inspire imagination and artistic expression. Grab this resource now and embark on an exciting journey into the realm of mythical creatures!
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Explore the world of shading and colour mixing in these comprehensive art lessons.
Our resources include two detailed lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations.
Students will learn to mix paints to create unique shades of blue, then yellow and red, delve into the interplay of light and dark tones, and seek creative advice from their peers.
They will also learn the differences between powder paint and ready mixed paint and how to use them sensibly.
This engaging session encourages artistic growth while fostering a deep understanding of colour dynamics.
Objective 1: To increase awareness about shading and develop skills in colour mixing and painting.
Objective 2: To practise and develop skills in powder paint mixing and painting.
Success Criteria 1:
☆ Mix paints to produce at least three new shades of blue.
☆ Generate shades darker and lighter than the "pure blue.“
☆ Seek advice from classmates on recreating specific colours they find appealing.
Success Criteria 2:
☆ Mix powder with water to create paint.
☆ Aim for smooth paint consistency without lumps.
☆ Experiment with adding varying amounts of white to create new shades.
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Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 3 Christmas Poetry Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom.
Children will create their own Christmas poems - starting with learning all about rhyming words and creating rhyming phrases to creating an acrostic poem to writing a free verse poem all about the five senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) at Christmas.
Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary.
Resources included:
x3 lesson plans
x3 PowerPoints (one for each lesson)
Christmas Poem Template (for support)
The Magic of Christmas poem
x3 Acrostic poem templates (with and without lines)
Christmas Acrostic poem example (for modelling)
Christmas Senses Pictures
Senses Inside and Outside at Christmas worksheet
Lesson 1: L.O. I can use rhyming words to create a Christmas poem.
Success Criteria: I can recognise rhyming words when saying them out loud.
I can create a rhyming poem about Christmas
I can create excitement through poetry.
I can add other literary features (e.g. conjunctions, adjectives, similes).
Lesson 2: L.O. I can use rhyming techniques to write an acrostic poem.
Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres.
I can use rhyming to create a poem.
I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words.
I can use neat presentation and handwriting.
Lesson 3: L.O. I can use my five senses to describe Christmas.
Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres.
I can use rhyming to create a poem.
I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words.
I can use effective adjectives to describe the senses at Christmas time.
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Immerse your students in the exciting world of exploration with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. This plan is designed to provide a range of engaging and educational activities across various areas, including Reading, Malleable Area, Construction Area, Technology Area, Mark making and Writing Area, Sand Area, Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area.
Week by week, your students will embark on thrilling adventures as they learn about famous explorers, Arctic animals, rainforest exploration, exploring the ocean, and even venturing into space. Our plan includes carefully curated resources, books, playdough, small world materials, interactive apps, games, writing prompts, sensory exploration, and more.
With the Reading Area, your students can dive into captivating books about explorers and learn about their remarkable journeys. In the Malleable Area, they can sculpt famous landmarks using playdough, fostering their creativity and fine motor skills. The Construction Area allows them to build their own explorer forts using blocks and materials. In the Technology Area, they can explore different parts of the world through interactive map apps like “Google Earth” or “National Geographic Kids World Atlas.”
The Mark making and Writing Area encourages students to create their own explorer diaries or journals, while the Sand Area hides small treasures for them to discover, enhancing their sensory experience. Our plan also includes activities for the Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area, providing diverse opportunities for learning and exploration.
Engage your students’ imaginations, foster their curiosity, and develop their skills with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. It’s the perfect resource to make learning about explorers a thrilling and educational experience. Explore the world with your students today!
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Get ready for The Romans! These 10 outstanding history and geography lessons are the perfect way to teach your children all about the Romans over a half term or term. This unit is packed with 30 files!
Children will begin with the legend of the founding of Rome to the Roman invasion of Britain and beyond. Packed with exciting videos and resources, this unit comes fully resourced and planned with detailed lesson plans provided for each lesson.
Created by an experienced humanities subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Children will find out about:
The legend of the founding of Rome (Romulus and Remus).
The reasons for, and methods of, the Roman Empire’s expansion.
Lifestyle and occupations of Celtic Britons before the Roman invasion.
The expansion of the Roman Empire and why the Roman army was powerful.
Why Julius Caesar wanted to invade Britain and how he prepared for the invasion.
The timeline of Julius Caesar’s invasion.
Understanding how it would have felt to be a Celt during the Roman invasion.
Boudicca and how she rebelled against Roman rule.
The legacy of the Romans in Britain today.
The construction of Roman roads
Resources included:
★ x10 PowerPoints
★ x10 Lesson Plans
★ British resources worksheet
★ x2 Differentiated storyboards
★ x2 Differentiated worksheets (map of the Roman Empire)
★ Map of the Roman Empire
★ Roman timeline events
★ Label a Roman soldier
★ Roman soldier commands
★ Teacher notes (Lesson 5)
★ Questions about Julius Caesar’s invasion
★ Narrator scripts for dramatic retelling
★ Teacher notes (Lesson 6)
★ Starter game
★ Boudicca’s revolt storyboard
★ Roman’s legacy poem
★ Storyboard support sheet
★ The story of Boudicca’s revolt
★ x5 Roman numerals worksheets (differentiated)
★ How to make a Roman road (instructions)
★ Roman roads worksheet
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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your KS1 students about space? Do you want to spark their imagination and curiosity while developing their artistic skills? If so, you might be interested in this space art unit that consists of five outstanding lessons!
This space art unit is designed to help children learn about space through various art forms, such as sketching, collage, and clay modelling. Each lesson has a clear learning objective, success criteria, and a PowerPoint presentation to guide you and your students through the activities. You will also find a list of materials and resources that you will need for each lesson.
The space art unit covers the following topics and skills:
★ Lesson 1: Sketching aliens from imagination and memory, using light and dark lines, dots, and dashes to create effects.
★ Lesson 2: Creating a final drawing of an alien, based on the sketches from lesson 1, using colour and shading to add detail and depth.
★ Lesson 3: Making a collage of planets in a space night sky, using a variety of materials and textures, such as paper, foil, fabric, and glitter.
★ Lesson 4:
★ Lesson 5: Designing and making a clay alien, based on the drawings from lesson 2, using different tools and techniques to create pattern and texture.
This space art unit is suitable for KS1 or early KS2 students, and can be easily adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can also be extended to 7 lessons if you would like to paint the clay aliens after they have dried.
This space art unit is a brilliant way to inspire your students to learn about space while creating some fantastic artwork that they can be proud of. It is also a great opportunity to develop their creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills.
We hope you enjoy this space art unit and that your students have a blast exploring space through art!
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Need an easy-to-follow Ancient Egyptian unit including planning, PowerPoints and worksheets? Look no further!
Children will learn all above Ancient Egypt from the basics of location and time period to Ancient Egyptian traditions and culture.
These seven lessons are perfect to be used during a half term and are flexible to be used in any order. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided.
Created by an experienced Geography and History subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Resources included:
✸ x7 Lesson Plans
✸ x7 PowerPoints
✸ Blank map of the world
✸ Blank timeline
✸ Building pictures for timeline
✸ Picture clue sheet
✸ Timeline events
✸ Blank map of Egypt
✸ Guidance sheet for Ancient Egyptian society activity
✸ Questions for an Ancient Egyptian slave
✸ Hieroglypics alphabet
✸ x3 Mummification sheets (differentiated 3 ways)
✸ Number system
✸ Egyptian maths workbook
✸ Hook ideas
Lesson 1
L.O. To locate Egypt on a map of the World.
L.O. To locate the Ancient Egyptian period on a time line.
Success Criteria:
I can identify Egypt on a map of the world and describe its location.
I can say when the Ancient Egyptian period was and place it on a timeline with other important historical periods.
I can recall some significant events of the Ancient Egyptian period.
Lesson 2
L.O. To recognise the importance of the River Nile to Ancient Egyptians.
Success Criteria:
I know the Nile was an important source of water and made the land fertile for farming in Egypt, as well as being used for transportation.
I know the different seasons connected to the River Nile in Ancient Egypt.
Lesson 3
L.O. To understand how Ancient Egyptian society was organised.
L.O. To know why pyramids were built.
Success Criteria:
I know that Egyptian society was hierarchical with the Pharaoh as the divine ruler.
I understand that beneath the pharaoh, there were different levels of society.
I can explain why the pyramids were built.
Lesson 4
L.O. To understand why the pyramids at Giza are considered a wonder of the world.
Success Criteria:
I can give reasons why the Pyramids at Giza are a wonder of the world.
Lesson 5
L.O. To be able to use Hieroglyphics to create an image.
Success Criteria:
I can say why hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt.
I can copy and design my own tomb painting using hieroglyphics.
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Elevate your art curriculum with our Food Art Unit comprising 3 outstanding lessons. This comprehensive resource, suitable for both KS1 and KS2, has been thoughtfully planned by an experienced art lead. They can be taught over 5 lessons.
What’s included:
★ Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session.
★ Examples of work for inspiration.
★ Resource sheets
Key Objectives:
★ Develop line-making skills and create observational drawings from life with a keen focus on detail.
★ Learn the art of single and cross-hatching to achieve diverse artistic effects.
★ Utilise oil pastels to craft a vibrant fruity composition while applying the techniques learned.
★ Dive into the world of clay to craft miniature 3D pieces of fruit.
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Enhance your art lessons with this comprehensive Food Art Unit." It’s a fantastic resource for both KS1 and KS2, expertly planned for a creative and educational experience.
Take your KS2 science students on a journey of discovery with this engaging lesson on classification keys! This comprehensive resource is designed to help your pupils in Years 3-6 understand how scientists organise and identify living things. Through hands-on activities and clear examples, your students will learn to use branching keys like real scientists.
What’s Included:
★ Step-by-Step Lesson Plan: A clear and concise guide to help you deliver a successful lesson on classification keys.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Slides filled with information, questions, and images to spark discussions and deepen understanding.
★ Fun Sorting Activity: A hands-on activity using pictures of colorful sweets to introduce the concept of branching keys in a fun and relatable way.
★ Example Branching Keys: Provide your students with models to analyze and learn from, including a liquorice allsorts key and an invertebrate key.
★ Differentiated Support Materials: Help all learners succeed with a lower-ability template and guidance slips for those who need extra support.
★ Visual Aids: Pictures of different invertebrates to help students make connections between features and classifications.
What Your Students Will Learn:
★ What classification is and why it’s important in science.
★ How to use and create branching keys, an essential tool for identifying and organizing living things.
★ Improved observation skills by closely examining and comparing the features of different objects and organisms.
★ How to think critically and solve problems while creating their own branching keys.
This lesson pack aligns with the national curriculum for KS2 science and focuses on classification and living things. It’s designed to be easy to use, with everything you need to teach a fun and informative lesson.
By the end of the lesson, your students will have a solid understanding of branching keys and be able to use them to identify different types of invertebrates. This is a fantastic way to spark their interest in science and get them excited about the world around them!
Engage your KS1 students with this comprehensive lesson on Sukkot, a significant Jewish festival that celebrates gratitude and remembrance. This resource provides a full lesson plan, worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint to help students understand the story of Sukkot and its meaning for Jewish people today.
Through creative activities like writing thankfulness lists, designing sukkah models, and retelling the Sukkot story, children will explore how Jewish families celebrate this festival by building temporary shelters and reflecting on God’s protection. The lesson highlights themes of thankfulness for food, shelter, and family, encouraging students to reflect on the importance of gratitude in their own lives.
Includes:
Full lesson plan
12-slide PowerPoint presentation
My Thankfulness List worksheet
My Thanksfulness List WAGOLL answer sheet
Instructions for creating your own Sukkah (either by drawing or modelling)
Lower ability and middle ability storyboard sheet
Higher ability storyboard sheet
Storyboard WAGOLL answer sheet
L.O.: Understand the festival of Sukkot and its meaning for Jewish people.
Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
What is Sukkot?
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths, is a Torah-commanded holiday celebrated for seven days, beginning on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. It is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals on which Israelites were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.
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Looking for a set of outstanding PE lessons for KS1 with the theme of Amazing Animals? Look no further!
This Amazing Animals Dance unit has been carefully planned to support children in mastering basic movements and developing balance, agility, and coordination.
These five lessons are designed to help children respond to music using different actions, explore whole body actions to create linked shapes and balances, and perform dances using simple movement patterns.
The lessons also use The Gruffalo to encourage children to imitate animal actions, link movements together, and create different shapes and movements to represent animals.
Each lesson includes warm-up activities, a main activity, and a cool-down section to help children stretch and relax their bodies.
These lessons are perfect for any KS1 class wanting to explore the exciting world of Amazing Animals!
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This comprehensive lesson plan teaches students how to identify and correct errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a vocabulary picture. Students will learn how to rearrange sentences, correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks, and identify and apply proper nouns.
The lesson plan is suitable for students in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and can be easily adapted for different ability levels. It is a great way to help students improve their grammar skills and write more effectively.
The lesson plan is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English and especially helps children starting in Year 3 to ensure they are up to the expected standards of Key Stage 1/Year 2 writing.
It includes a variety of activities to keep students engaged, such as a picture activity and a challenge activity.
The resources are all high-quality and easy to use and the lesson plan is clear and concise, making it easy for teachers to follow.
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Welcome to our free resource of Rainforest Sight Words! This colorful and engaging sheet has been designed to help children aged 3-5 to learn and recognize sight words associated with the rainforest. Each word is accompanied by a beautiful picture of an animal, plant or insect that can be found in the rainforest, to provide a fun and visual aid for learning. This resource is perfect for use in the classroom or at home and can be printed out as many times as needed. Your little learners will love practicing their reading skills as they explore the fascinating world of the rainforest!
Introducing a fun and engaging resource for young learners to expand their vocabulary and reading skills - a free sight word sheet with space-themed words! Featuring colourful illustrations and easy-to-read words, this sheet is perfect for children aged 3-5 years old to learn and practice new words related to space.
With 48 words in total, including planets, stars, rockets, and more, children will be excited to read and discover new things about the universe.
The visual aids will help with retention and comprehension, making learning enjoyable and effective.
This free resource is a great addition to any space-themed lesson plan or activity.
Download now and blast off into the exciting world of space!