Start the school year off on the right foot with these 14 KS2 Transition Day / First Day Activities. Designed to foster a positive classroom environment and build relationships among students, these activities will help ease the transition into a new year group. From introductions and expectations to personal learning goals and learner presentations, this resource pack offers a variety of engaging and interactive activities to make the first day a memorable and enjoyable experience. With resources such as bingo card templates, learning shield templates, speech bubble templates, and more, you’ll have everything you need to create a vibrant and welcoming classroom display. Empower your students to reflect, express themselves creatively, and get to know their peers with these fun-filled activities. Perfect for teachers looking to make the first day of school a special and productive one. This set of lesson plans, a PowerPoint and accompanying resources includes 14 activities and ideas and can easily be adapted to suit all KS2 year groups (and even KS1). Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

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These four assemblies explain the value of generosity and how children can be generous to others in different ways. Children will also have some reflection time at the end of the assembly to think about what they have learnt and what they can do next and there is a prayer at the end of each PowerPoint. These generosity assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to ways that they can show kindness to others in ways not just related to money. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. Each PowerPoint can be used individually or as a set. You will receive a 15-slide PowerPoint, a 18-slide PowerPoint, a 15-slide PowerPoint, a 11-slide PowerPoint, teacher notes and a video about generosity. The assemblies are interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. Key features of Assembly 1: ✸ What does generosity mean? ✸ How can you be generous? ✸ Story - Feeding the 5000 ✸ Reflection time about the story and how children can be generous ✸ Prayer ✸ Music suggestion Key features of Assembly 2: ✸ What does generosity mean? ✸ Why is it important to come together as a school/community? ✸ Story - The Soup Stone (with animations) ✸ Questions about the story ✸ Reflection time - everyone is good at something. How can we make a difference? ✸ Prayer ✸ Music suggestion Key features of Assembly 3: ✸ How should we treat others? ✸ What is generosity? ✸ What is gratitude? ✸ Giving to food banks ✸ Harvest festival ✸ Example acts of generosity ✸ Reflection time - how can children show generosity? ✸ Prayer ✸ Music suggestion Key features of Assembly 4: ✸ Prioritising time ✸ Spending time showing kindness ✸ Video about kindness and generosity ✸ Kindness acrostic ✸ Generosity quote ✸ Quotes from the Bible ✸ Reflection time - what acts of kindness will you gift in your life? Quote reflection. ✸ Prayer key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

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Enlighten the magical adventure story of Kensuke’s Kingdom with this four lesson diary writing unit. Previously used in Year 5, this unit is easily adaptable across Key Stage 2. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with questions for the first 3 chapters of the story. Children will explicitly learn about using adverbials, conjunctions, subordinate clauses, relative clauses, main clauses, different sentence types (simple, compound, complex), speech (direct and reported). Used successfully for observations, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by experienced leadership teams. Lesson 1 L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices, including adverbials. Success Criteria: I can summarise the main ideas of a text I can include thoughts and feelings of the main character I can use exciting vocabulary I can use adverbs and adverbial openers in my writing Lesson 2 L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices Success Criteria: I can use the layout of a recount I will go into most detail about main events I will include my thoughts and feelings I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader. Lesson 3 L.O.: To be able to write a dialogue between characters using correct speech rules. Success Criteria: I can use the layout of a conversation I will go into most detail about the main events I will include my thoughts and feelings I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader Lesson 4 (could be spread over two lessons) L.O.: To be able to write using a range of clause structures, varying their position within a sentence. Success Criteria: Creating atmosphere and using dialogue to advance exciting action and creating the character’s personality. Selecting vocabulary that reflects the theme Using a range of cohesive devices to create flow Using passive and modal verbs Using adverbs, prepositional phrases and noun phrases effectively Using correct speech punctuation Spelling most words correctly This unit includes: ✸ x4 Lesson plans ✸ x4 PowerPoints ✸ x4 Writing planning pages ✸ Adverbs word mat ✸ Feelings word mat ✸ Cohesive devices activity ✸ Conjunction types ✸ Diary writing checklist ✸ Alternatives to Said word mat UKS2 KS2 Y5 Y6 y4 interview observation nqt novel english literacy Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

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Bring history to life with this captivating KS2 Class Assembly on The Stone Age. This resource is a comprehensive package featuring a well-crafted script, music links, a dance routine, song lyrics, thought-provoking poems, interactive activities, and a storytelling short play. Immerse your students in the world of the past with a presentation that combines information with entertainment. Resource Highlights: ★ Script: A meticulously crafted script that makes learning about The Stone Age enjoyable. ★ Music Links: Enhance the atmosphere with music links that transport your audience to ancient times. ★ Dance Routine: Incorporate movement and creativity into the assembly with a lively dance routine. ★ Song Lyrics: Enrich the assembly with the Stone Age version of We Will Rock You, complete with lyrics for a sing-along experience. ★ Poems: Thoughtful and engaging poems add a poetic touch to your Stone Age assembly. ★ Activities: Interactive activities ensure whole class participation and demonstrate prior Stone Age work. ★ Storytelling Short Play: Exciting short play that brings history to life. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Stone Age, Class Assembly, History, Script, Music, Dance, Song, Poetry, Activities, Short Play.

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This 19 slide PowerPoint presentation tells the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. There are many animations to keep children interested and cartoons detailing the story. It is suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly. y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 eyfs uks2 lks2 ks2 ks1 christian cave cross year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 reception

Transport your students to the heart of Ancient Greece with this comprehensive class assembly resource. Engage your class in an immersive experience, from acting scenes of mythical tales to interactive activities. Packed with scripts, music suggestions, and detailed instructions, this assembly set is a time-saving gem for busy teachers. Covering gods and goddesses, mythical adventures, and the Greek legacy, it aligns seamlessly with Key Stage 2 curriculum objectives. Your students will learn, perform, and have a blast – making history come alive! Files included: ★ Main script ★ Cast list ★ Music activities ★ The Birth of Zeus acting scene ★ The Birth of Gods poem ★ Perseus and Gorgon acting scene ★ Olympic Games acting scene ★ Ode to the Olympic Flame poem ★ Philosophical Musings acting scene ★ The Unveiling of the Trojan Horse acting scene ★ The Epic of Troy poem Tags: Ancient Greeks History, music, script, outstanding, key stage 2 key stage two

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These two PowerPoints explain how words can hurt others and encourage children to think before they speak. Children will also have some reflection time at the end of the assembly to think about what they have learnt and what they can do next. These hurtful words assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the value of friendship and how to show kindness to otheres. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 14-slide PowerPoint and a 12-slide PowerPoint. This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. Key features of Assembly 1: ✸ Thinking about the ‘Sticks and Stones’ saying. Is it true? ✸ Best and worst things people have said to you ✸ What happens when you speak thoughtlessly ✸ Times when people hurt others ✸ People’s reactions (face-to-face and online) ✸ Reflection: Saying positive things ✸ Reflection: Thinking before we speak Key features of Assembly 2: ✸ Using an apple to symbolise the power of mean words ✸ Thinking about what you can do if you are upset by someone’s words ✸ Using toothpaste to symbolise the impossible task of taking back hurtful words ✸ Example video to show how powerful words can be ✸ Reflection: words are powerful key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

This two-page PDF displays all the Early Learning Goals for the new EYFS curriculum. Perfect to accompany and help with planning and observations. This can be either printed over two sides of A4 or one side of A3. FS2 Foundation Stage EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage ELGs

This handy one-page tracker is designed to simplify your Year 1 guided reading assessments, saving you valuable time while providing a clear snapshot of each child's progress. Key Features: ★ Foundational and Conceptual Targets: Track both phonics skills (accuracy, fluency, and application) and comprehension abilities (with support, independently, and supporting others) to gain a holistic view of reading development. ★ Highlight Achieved Targets: Easily mark progress by highlighting or ticking off mastered skills, allowing for quick visual reference. ★ Comprehensive Information: Record book title, colour band, date, key questions for discussion, and detailed observations all in one place. ★ Streamlined Assessment: Quickly assess and evaluate students' reading abilities during guided reading sessions. ★ Individualised Learning: Identify areas of strength and areas for further development to tailor your instruction. ★ Free Download: Easily accessible and ready to print, making it a valuable addition to your Year 1 teaching toolkit. Perfect for: Year 1 teachers, reading specialists, and teaching assistants looking for a user-friendly and effective way to track guided reading progress.