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!
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Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 7 Christmas Art 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.
Created for Key Stage 2, these lessons are easily adaptable for Key Stage 1 too.
Children will make snow globes, Christmas birds, a hand-print wreath, Christmas tree cards, an Advent calendar, a seasons calendar and a winter landscape bauble.
They will also find out about the history of wreaths, Advent calendars and Christmas cards.
This unit contains a bumper pack of 121 PowerPoint slides altogether, 11 pages of lesson plans and 14 resource sheets.
Resources included:
x7 lesson plans
x7 PowerPoints for each lesson
Bauble template
Chicken template
Viewfinder and Art
Snowglobe ideas template
Trees throughout the seasons
Holly template
Lesson 1: Create a winter landscape bauble using tints of colour. Learn about colour mixing and the difference between tints and shades. Layer shades of a colour to create a gradient background. Create a collaged character to stick on top of the fading background.
Lesson 2: Be inspired by the patterned hens in Keith Baker’s book Big Fat Hen to create a patterned bird in line with the song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ - three French hens. Use oil pastels or chalk pastels to create layered patterns and texture.
Lesson 3: Create a snowglobe around the values and magic of Christmas to represent how we feel. This will be inspired by John Lewis’ Man on the Moon advert from 2015. Use a range of brushstrokes and stippling to create detail on the snowglobe.
Lesson 4: Create a calendar featuring the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Sketch the trees and be inspired by pictures, using a range of materials to create the different coloured leaves.
Lesson 5: Find out about the history of sending Christmas cards and create their own ‘modern day’ Christmas card of a Christmas tree using simple strips of paper.
Lesson 6: Find out about the history of wreaths (even before they were used for Christmas!) and create their own hand-print wreath to decorate the classroom.
Lesson 7: Create a simple origami advent calendar, writing messages of love, kindness, inspiration or even jokes to take home. You may want to do this lesson first or last, depending if you want it ready for this year or next!
They will demonstrate the art of painting and colour mixing (snow globes and seasons calendar), sketching and creating patterns using oil pastels/chalk pastels (Christmas birds), sculpture and cutting (Christmas wreath and Christmas cards). See the preview files for images of examples of the artwork children will create in this unit.
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Immerse yourself in the brilliance and joy of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with our captivating 23-slide PowerPoint presentation. Delve into the rich traditions and cultural significance of this popular Hindu festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness across India and around the world.
Learn about the origins of Diwali, which commemorates the triumphant return of Rama and Sita to their kingdom after a 14-year exile, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Discover how this joyous occasion brought the light of knowledge and truth back into the lives of mankind.
Explore the preparations for Diwali, including the traditional lighting of small Diva lamps to welcome the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, into Hindu homes. Experience the Hindu New Year celebration, also known as the Festival of Light, which spans one to five days and culminates on the third day of Diwali with mesmerizing fireworks displays.
Discover the heartwarming customs of exchanging Diwali gifts with family and friends, spreading love and joy during this festive season. Uncover the deep symbolism behind the rows of lamps that illuminate homes, signifying the triumph of light and goodness over darkness and evil. Witness the vibrant display of beautifully adorned oil lamps, candles, and decorative lights that fill houses and windows, creating a magical ambiance.
Experience the delightful traditions of Diwali, from indulging in delicious foods and enjoying family gatherings to participating in pooja ceremonies. Learn about the significance of keeping houses clean and adorning doorsteps with intricate Rangoli patterns to welcome the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity.
Witness the artistic beauty of Rangoli, a traditional Indian art form created during festivals, as vibrant two-dimensional designs come to life on the floor. Marvel at the intricate geometrical patterns adorned with oil lamps (Divas) placed between them, adding a touch of radiance to the celebrations.
Expand your knowledge of Diwali with our comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, providing valuable insights into the festival’s traditions, rituals, and cultural significance. Let the spirit of Diwali illuminate your learning and embrace the joyous celebration of light and prosperity.
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the vibrant world of Vaisakhi and Sikhism with our comprehensive home learning booklet. This enriching resource spans 32 pages, including a glossary, and provides a deep understanding of Vaisakhi, its significance, and how it is celebrated.
Within this captivating booklet, learners will explore the following key aspects:
Unveiling Vaisakhi: Delve into the origins and essence of Vaisakhi, learning who celebrates it, when and where it takes place, when it first began, and why it holds tremendous importance for Sikhs.
Guru Gobind Singh: Discover the remarkable story of Guru Gobind Singh and gain insights into the Sikh Gurus, who Guru Gobind Singh was, and how he elevated Vaisakhi to become a momentous festival for Sikhs.
Unveiling the Khalsa: Gain a profound understanding of the Khalsa, its purpose, who formed it, and why it holds such significance within Sikhism.
The Power of the 5 Ks: Explore the symbolism behind the 5 Ks—the distinctive articles worn by Sikhs—and grasp the profound meaning and importance each one holds.
Celebrating Vaisakhi: Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations of Vaisakhi and learn how Sikhs commemorate this auspicious occasion. Gain a deeper understanding of the rituals, customs, and festivities that make Vaisakhi such a cherished and significant festival for Sikhs.
Our engaging home learning booklet provides a comprehensive exploration of Vaisakhi and Sikhism, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. Through its informative pages, learners will develop a rich knowledge of Vaisakhi’s traditions, customs, and historical significance. Expand horizons and celebrate diversity with our Vaisakhi and Sikhism home learning booklet, an essential resource for children and learners of all ages.
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A Christmas worksheet suitable for LKS2 (Year 3 / Year 4), solving problems with fractions of amounts.
Includes 11 question worksheet and answer sheet.
PLUS - bonus Christmas stocking colouring sheets for early finishers
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The Magic Of Mushkil Gusha reciprocal reading unit. Can be used across a week or over 5 lessons. Based on a traditional story from Iran - fantastic for introducing culture to your school. Suitable for home learning - text provided.
PowerPoints and detailed planning provided.
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This term, create some fantastic Christmas decorations with your class with this Christmas art unit!
Planned by an experienced art lead, this unit includes tips and tricks to help you deliver these lessons with ease.
Over four lessons (could be made into five or six lessons depending on time), children will design and create a clay and fabric Christmas decoration.
Lesson 1:
To explore and develop ideas
To design and make images and artefacts, trying out tools and techniques and applying these to materials and processes
Evaluate and develop their work
Lesson 2:
To design and make images and artefacts, trying out different tools and techniques.
Y2s -To practise and reinforce some of the sewing skills they learnt in Y1
Y1s - To introduce the running stitch and safe use of using a needle
This unit contains:
Detailed lesson plans
Example images of clay decorations
Example images of fabric decorations
Christmas images
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This 14 slide PowerPoint explains the Easter story and how the disciples felt when they lost their friend, Jesus, as he went to heaven.
Children will talk about how it feels to lose a friend and what could happen. They will then learn about how the disciples lost Jesus as part of the Easter story.
Children will then have reflection time to think about what makes their friends special to them and what they have that could remind them of a friend if they went away.
There is also a prayer and notes at the bottom of the slide for a song recommendation.
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These three PowerPoint presentations are great for the run up to Easter.
Included in this bundle:
✸ Easter Story - the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. (19 slides)
✸ Lent - what is Lent and what does it mean to Christians? (19 slides)
✸ Losing a friend - how did the disciples feel when Jesus left and returned to heaven? (14 slides)
Suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly.
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Celebrate Easter and learn some Ukrainian with this fun and colourful label set! You will get a PDF file with 28 labels, each featuring a word related to Easter in English, phonetic Ukrainian, and Ukrainian script.
The labels also have watercolour style clipart images that match the words.
You can print the labels one-to-a-page or four-to-a-page, depending on your preference and needs.
These labels are perfect for creating a word wall, a translation activity, or a vocabulary game. They can also help you support a Ukrainian student in your class or introduce some cultural diversity to your students.
The labels cover a range of Easter topics, such as Easter eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers, church, and more.
Your students will love learning new words and exploring a different language and culture with these Ukrainian Easter labels!
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Celebrate Easter and learn some Russian with this fun and colourful label set! You will get a PDF file with 28 labels, each featuring a word related to Easter in English, phonetic Russian, and Russian script.
The labels also have watercolour style clipart images that match the words.
You can print the labels one-to-a-page, two-to-a-page or four-to-a-page, depending on your preference and needs.
These labels are perfect for creating a word wall, a translation activity, or a vocabulary game. They can also help you support a Russian student in your class or introduce some cultural diversity to your students.
The labels cover a range of Easter topics, such as Easter eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers, church, and more.
Your students will love learning new words and exploring a different language and culture with these Russian Easter labels!
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Ukrainian Easter Labels - Word Wall, Vocabulary, Translation, Flash Cards
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UKRAINIAN Feelings Fan - 24 Feelings, Flash Cards, Vocabulary
This resource is a comprehensive RE unit for key stage 1 children about the topic ‘Who are Christians?’. It aims to introduce children to who Christians are and what they believe, through engaging and interactive activities. The resource contains 6 lessons, each with a detailed lesson plan, a powerpoint presentation and accompanying worksheets and resources. The lessons cover the following topics:
★ Who is God and who is Jesus? Why do Christians believe in them and follow them?
★ What are some stories from the Bible that Christians learn from and enjoy?
★ What are some symbols of Christianity and what do they mean?
★ What are some questions and opinions that children have about God and Christianity?
★ How do Christians decide what is wrong and right, based on the stories from the Bible?
★ How do Christians express their faith through music and art?
This resource is suitable for children of different abilities and backgrounds, and can be adapted to suit your needs. It is a great way to explore the beliefs and practices of Christians, and to develop children’s skills in literacy, art, music and PSHE. It is also aligned with the national curriculum for RE and supports the SMSC development of children.
Files included:
★ 6 lesson plans
★ 6 PowerPoints
★ Pictures of Jesus doing different things
★ Scenarios of children
★ x4 Bible stories
★ Reflection Stations
★ Storyboard
★ Cloud thoughts template
★ Word bank
★ Jonah and the Whale colouring sheets
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This newly redesigned unit has all that you need to teach your class about the Christmas Journey in RE! Great for KS1 or KS2, this unit contains planning, PowerPoints, resources and worksheets to make your Autumn 2 term run smoothly.
This unit contains:
★ 5 Lesson plans (with LO, success criteria, input, activity, plenary, key questions and resource list)
★ Lesson overview
★ 5 PowerPoints (for each lesson)
★ Worksheets
★ Visual resources
★ Passages from the Bible
Features differentiated outstanding planning and resources for 5 lessons:
☆ Understanding the significance of Bethlehem for many Christians
☆ Understanding why pilgrimage is important to many religious believers
☆ Identify with the feelings of the characters
☆ Identify and explain the symbolism in the shepherds being the messengers
☆ Understand what a meaningful gift is
☆ Understand the meaning of Christingle
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Engage your students with this comprehensive Five Pillars of Islam RE Unit, designed for primary school learners. This unit includes seven detailed lessons covering each of the Five Pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj. Students will explore the significance of these pillars through interactive activities, discussions, and role-playing, fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic practices and values.
The lessons are fully planned with PowerPoints, worksheets, and video resources, making it easy for educators to deliver high-quality religious education. From labelling and decorating the Five Pillars, to designing charity boxes and creating prayer timelines, the activities are varied and suitable for different learning styles.
Ideal for RE classes, this unit encourages respect for religious diversity while also linking Islamic beliefs to broader concepts such as morality, charity, and community.
Perfect for teachers looking to provide a thorough, thoughtful exploration of Islam in a classroom setting.