Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 5 Christmas Reading 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. These lessons are based on the text Haunted Christmas by S. E. Schlosser, which has been divided up in small sections to be able to evaluate and discuss. Slightly spooky, these lessons are suitable for KS2. In the PowerPoint, there are visual pictures to represent the key vocabulary for each day. Resources included: x5 lesson plans PowerPoint with images for each lesson Comprehension questions Haunted Christmas text - divided into sections Lesson 1: L.O. To describe my first impressions of the story. Lesson 2: L.O. To predict what might happen next in the story. Lesson 3: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters Lesson 4: L.O. To create my own questions about the text. Lesson 5: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive horror reciprocal reading activities

Inspire your Year 3-6 students with this exciting, hands-on science lesson all about the incredible ways animals have adapted to survive in the harshest corners of our planet. This comprehensive package has everything you need to teach animal adaptations. What You Get: ★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear objectives, activities, and differentiated tasks to cater to all abilities. ★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Captivating slides packed with vibrant images, thought-provoking questions, and key information to spark curiosity and discussion. ★ Handy Word Bank: A vocabulary-boosting resource to help students understand and use scientific terminology related to adaptations. ★ Animal Picture Cards: High-quality visuals of different animals from the Arctic and desert to inspire student research and presentations. ★ Curated Research Links: A selection of reliable, age-appropriate websites to support student research and deepen their understanding of animal adaptations. What Your Students Will Learn: ★ Habitats: What makes a habitat and how the Arctic and desert pose unique challenges for animals. ★ Adaptations: The amazing ways animals have evolved, both physically and behaviorally, to thrive in extreme environments. ★ Comparing and Contrasting: How different animals have adapted to different habitats, developing critical thinking skills in the process. ★ Research and Presentation Skills: Students will conduct independent research, create informative fact files, and confidently share their knowledge with the class. Why This Resource is a Must-Have: ★ Aligns with the National Curriculum: Designed to meet the key objectives for KS2 science. ★ Differentiated for All Abilities: Ensures all learners are challenged and supported at their own level. ★ Hands-on Learning: Packed with interactive activities to keep your class engaged and excited about science. ★ 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 bringing science to life in the classroom. Spark a lifelong love of science with this unforgettable lesson on animal adaptations! Perfect for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal adaptations, habitats, Arctic, desert, living things, science investigation

Explore Europe with our outstanding Geography Lesson! Students will learn about different parts of Europe, share their thoughts, and have meaningful discussions about climate, landmarks, culture, and what interests them. We start with a fun activity to get students thinking about European places they know or want to visit. Then, we dive into the main part of the lesson, using exciting pictures and videos to understand how these places affect our opinions. In Activity 1, students make collages of their favorite European spots and show them to the class. Activity 2 has small groups talking about their dream European holidays while thinking about what we’ve learned. Finally, in Activity 3, students present their top European pick with facts or stories. At the end, students walk around to see each other’s work and think about what they’ve learned. During the lesson, students practice sharing ideas, having good conversations, and showing what they think in a clear way. They’ll also learn more about Europe’s geography and culture. ks2 ks3 uks2 lks2 y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks3 y7 y8 outstanding humanities ofsted interview observation supply teacher no prep

Enhance your KS2 students’ reading skills with this comprehensive Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan comprehension pack. This resource includes 204 worksheets with 5 targeted questions for each chapter covering vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Each chapter offers a total of 30 questions to develop a deep understanding of the text. That’s a bumper 1224 questions to choose from! Perfect for guided reading sessions, homework, or independent study, this resource also includes detailed answers for every question, making it easy for teachers to review student progress. With 2 PDFs (204 pages each), this pack is designed to encourage critical thinking and support literacy development. Want to try this before you buy? Have a look at our FREEBIE TASTER KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for the first section of the book here Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Includes: 5 question types per chapter (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, summarising) 30 questions per chapter Detailed answers provided for every question You may be interested in… The Creakers by Tom Fletcher - Reading Comprehensions - 930 VIPERS Questions KS2 Reading Comprehension: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes - 150 VIPERS Questions THE SHEEP PIG - Differentiated Reading Comprehensions - for each chapter Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, vocabulary, inference, retrieval, Year 5, Year 6, literacy worksheets, TES resources, reading skills development.

Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension. This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource. Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Includes: 6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue) 6-page answer sheet Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.

Bring prehistoric Britain to life with this engaging KS2 history unit, exploring the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. This 6-lesson unit is packed with resources, including lesson plans, PowerPoints, and activity sheets for each session, guiding students through the daily life, innovations, and rituals of these ancient times. Lessons include: Understanding Prehistory: Introduction to prehistoric times and artefacts. Life in the Stone Age: From hunter-gatherers to the first farmers, including Skara Brae. The Bronze Age Revolution: Innovations in metalwork and the rise of trade. Iron Age Forts and Warfare: The impact of iron and the development of hillforts. The Mystery of Stonehenge: Investigating theories about Stonehenge’s construction. Prehistoric Rituals: Understanding ancient beliefs and burial practices. Ideal for use in Years 3-6, this unit is an excellent addition to the classroom, encouraging students to become historical detectives. Each lesson is designed with clear learning objectives, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions to inspire curiosity and understanding. Keywords: KS2 history, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, prehistoric Britain, Skara Brae, hillforts, rituals, primary history, timeline, artefacts, Ofsted outstanding, key stage 2

Introduce your KS1 students to the Jewish festival of Chanukah with this detailed lesson plan, designed to explore the story of Chanukah and its significance. This resource includes worksheets and a 13-slide PowerPoint to guide students through the history, traditions, and themes of this important Jewish celebration. Through engaging activities such as writing about personal miracles, drawing a Chanukiah, and playing the dreidel game, children will learn about the festival’s themes of hope, light, and miracles. The lesson also covers how Jewish families celebrate Chanukah by lighting the Chanukiah for eight nights to commemorate the miracle of the oil. Includes: Full lesson plan 13-slide PowerPoint presentation Writing a short story about a miracle - planning and instructions sheet Writing a short story about a miracle WAGOLL answer sheet Draw and label a Chanukiah worksheet Draw and label a Chanukiah WAGOLL answer sheet Instructions for how to play a Chanukah celebration game (Dreidel) L.O.: Learn about the story of Chanukah and how Jewish people celebrate it. Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2. What is Chanukah? Chanukah (also known as Hanukkah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. Keywords: Chanukah, Hanukkah, Jewish festival, KS1 RE, Judaism, Chanukiah, menorah, miracles, hope, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, dreidel game, story of Chanukah.