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!
11 Posters to help children with calming down. Great for those with SEND or just for a quiet space in your classroom.
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Do you want to teach your pupils how to paint with a paintbrush, different brushstrokes and geometric blocks of primary colours in a fun and engaging way? Look no further than this resource pack, which includes three outstanding art lessons that cover these topics in a creative and interactive way and are suitable for Key Stage 1 pupils.
This resource pack contains:
⍟ Three detailed lesson plans that outline the learning objectives, success criteria, starter activities, main inputs, main activities, differentiations, plenaries and item lists for each lesson.
⍟ Three PowerPoint presentations that support the main inputs and plenaries, with text boxes for the teacher to read and key questions to ask the pupils. They also include images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques for each lesson.
⍟ Vocabulary task sheets that help the pupils to learn some words related to painting, such as brushes, thick, painting, palette, bristles, primary colours, thin, gentle, brushstrokes, handle, colour, shade, stroke, etc. The sheets have tables with three columns: word, definition and example. The pupils need to match the words with their definitions and examples or fill in the missing columns for each lesson.
⍟ Examples of paintings sheets that show some paintings that use different techniques and colours. You can use these sheets as references or print them out and display them in the classroom for each lesson.
⍟ Three Piet Mondrian painting question sheets that help the pupils to observe and describe some paintings by Piet Mondrian, an artist who used geometric shapes and primary colours to create abstract art. The sheets have some questions to test the pupils’ understanding and appreciation of the paintings. You can use these sheets as worksheets or as discussion prompts for the third lesson.
⍟ Piet Mondrian templates that help the pupils to divide their paper into rectangular sections using a pencil and ruler. The templates have some dotted lines to guide the pupils. You can use these templates as references or print them out and give them to the pupils for the third lesson.
This resource pack is suitable for Key Stage One pupils and covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ How to identify the parts of a paintbrush: the handle, the ferrule and the bristles.
☆ How to hold and use a paintbrush correctly, with a relaxed grip and the bristles pointing downwards.
☆ How to use the dip, dip, dab method to apply paint, using water, paint and a palette.
☆ How to create different shades of colours by adding more or less water or paint.
☆ How to rinse and clean a paintbrush using water and a paper towel.
☆ How to make a range of marks by stroking the brush on the paper, such as curved, straight, dotted, etc.
☆ How to use black lines to border each section, creating a contrast and a neat finish.
☆ How to divide a paper into rectangular sections using a pencil and ruler.
☆ How to paint blocks of a single colour without mixing into other colours, using only red, yellow and blue.
☆ How to observe and describe paintings that use different techniques and colours.
This resource pack is designed to inspire and motivate your pupils to explore and experiment with painting with a paintbrush, different brushstrokes and geometric blocks of primary colours. It will also help them to develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. Download this resource pack today and make your lessons a masterpiece!
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Are you a talented teacher looking to take the next step in your career? Our expertly-crafted product includes three top-quality job application letters designed specifically for Deputy Headteacher positions.
These three example application letters use real-life examples to demonstrate meeting real-life Deputy Headteacher job advertisement’s person specifications.
They cover:
Applying as an experienced teacher
Applying as an experienced assistant headteacher
Applying as an experienced leader (e.g. KS1 lead)
Tailored to showcase your skills and experience in creating engaging learning environments for primary aged children, our outstanding job application letters are sure to impress recruiters. With a focus on school leadership and headteacher support, these letters highlight your ability to create positive relationships with children and their families, and lead a team of educators.
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x79 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Geometry
Fractions
Statistics
Please note that there is a free sample of the Y5 addition and subtraction sheet available here.
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A 13 page booklet with a range of activities to do at the end of the summer term. Suitable for KS1 or KS2
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Ignite your young learners’ curiosity and embark on an exciting mathematical journey with our comprehensive EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers. Designed specifically for early years foundation stage (EYFS) students, this engaging unit is aligned with the EYFS framework, ensuring a seamless integration into your curriculum.
With six weeks of meticulously crafted lesson plans and accompanying resources, this unit takes children on a captivating exploration of the world, covering a range of fascinating topics. Each week presents a unique theme, stimulating their imagination and fostering their mathematical skills in an immersive and playful way.
Week 1: Introduction to Explorers
Introduce your little explorers to the wonders of the world as they discover the concept of exploration itself. Through interactive activities and engaging numeracy exercises, they will develop their counting, sorting, and shape recognition abilities.
Week 2: Famous Explorers
Inspire your students by delving into the lives of renowned explorers. From Christopher Columbus to Amelia Earhart, children will engage in mathematical challenges related to mapping, navigation, and measurement, honing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Week 3: Arctic Animals
Take a chilly plunge into the Arctic as children explore the icy landscapes and the fascinating creatures that inhabit them. Through mathematical investigations involving temperature, size comparisons, and pattern recognition, students will expand their understanding of numerical concepts.
Week 4: Rainforest Explorers
Venture into the lush rainforests and uncover the mysteries within. Students will explore mathematical concepts such as symmetry, estimation, and data handling while encountering the diverse flora and fauna of this captivating ecosystem.
Week 5: Exploring the Ocean
Dive deep into the ocean’s depths as children encounter marine life and discover the wonders of the underwater world. This week’s lessons incorporate counting, measurement, and shape recognition activities, enabling students to develop their mathematical proficiency while exploring oceanic marvels.
Week 6: Exploring Space
Embark on an astronomical adventure as students journey to the vast expanse of outer space. From learning about planets and constellations to engaging in mathematical challenges involving space-themed shapes, sequencing, and number patterns, children will develop a solid foundation in mathematics while exploring the cosmos.
Delivered in PDF format, our EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers provides you with all the necessary resources to effortlessly implement these engaging lessons in your classroom. With its seamless alignment to the EYFS framework, this unit ensures that your students not only acquire essential mathematical skills but also foster a love for exploration and discovery.
Don’t miss out on this captivating resource! Purchase the EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers today and ignite a lifelong passion for mathematics in your yo
Discover the dynamic forces of nature with the KS2 Earthquakes Geography Unit. This comprehensive unit includes six detailed lessons that guide students through the fascinating world of earthquakes, from understanding their origins to preparing for their impact.
★ Lesson 1 - Earthquake Basics: Students create posters to explain earthquakes and their effects, fostering a foundational understanding.
★ Lesson 2 - Plate Boundaries: Interactive activities help students learn about different plate boundaries and their role in earthquake generation.
★ Lesson 3 - Historical Earthquakes: Pairs or small groups research and present on significant earthquakes, enhancing research and presentation skills.
★ Lesson 4 - Tsunami Insights: Students collaborate on news reports about tsunamis, integrating creative expression with scientific knowledge.
★ Lesson 5 - Earthquake-Resistant Design: Imagining themselves as architects, students design office blocks with earthquake-resistant features, applying practical knowledge.
★ Lesson 6 - Earthquake Preparedness: Students create posters or disaster plans, emphasizing the importance of readiness and safety measures.
Included Resources:
★ Quizzes to assess knowledge before and after the unit
★ A curated list of earthquakes for research
★ An example disaster plan for reference
★ Engaging lesson plans and PowerPoints for each lesson
★ A tectonic world map for hands-on learning
★ A table outlining different types of plate boundaries
This unit is an excellent resource for teachers looking to provide an interactive and informative experience that aligns with the KS2 curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared and knowledgeable about earthquakes.
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A bundle featuring 10 history lessons about Vikings and Anglo Saxons, 3 design and technology lessons about creating a Viking Shield and a bonus Vikings learning booklet.
This is a great way to save and get a bumper pack of 13 lessons PLUS a learning booklet, an easy way to set a whole term of homework.
Also available separately.
This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter.
Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with videos, lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets.
At the end of the unit, children will create an Easter wreath using pictures from the Easter story and ‘eggs’ containing scriptures about Easter.
Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils.
This unit contains lessons about:
✸ Palm Sunday
✸ The Last Supper
✸ The Garden of Gethsemane
✸ The Crucifixion and Resurrection
Files included:
✰ x4 lesson plans
✰ x4 PowerPoints
✰ Palm Leaf Template
✰ The Last Supper Worksheet
✰ Betrayal Worksheet
✰ Easter Wreath Scripture Eggs
✰ Easter Wreath Pictures
✰ The Saviour Suffers in Gethsemane video
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Create some festive sparkle with these 4 Christmas Card Design and Technology 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 National Curriculum statements for Design and Technology in KS2 and follow the practise of Research, Design, Make and Evaluate.
Children will create a Christmas card with moving parts, such as a flap or pop-up. These are suitable for children across KS2 and really gets children thinking about the process behind product design.
This unit contains a PowerPoint, lesson plan and worksheets for each lesson. There are 48 PowerPoint slides altogether.
Resources included:
x4 lesson plans
x4 PowerPoints (one for each lesson)
x4 Research worksheets
Lesson 1 and 2: L.O. use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups .
L.O. generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches
Lesson 3: L.O. select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately
L.O. select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
Lesson 4: L.O. investigate and analyse a range of existing products
L.O. evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
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This Gymnastics pack includes 9 lesson plans, an expectations sheet that differentiates three ways and flashcards for different moves that can be demonstrated in this unit.
Perfect for Lower Key Stage 2, each lesson plan contains learning objectives, a warm up, development task and composition task before a cool down activity. Each section also has tips for the teacher in red italics.
The 28 flashcards have images and descriptions of different movements they might want to cover in the unit.
All files are in PDF format.
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Ignite your students’ creativity and deepen their understanding of the moon with this comprehensive Moon Art Unit. This resource pack includes three thoughtfully designed lessons complete with planning, PowerPoint presentations, and a wide range of resources. Embark on a journey to discover the moon’s mysteries while nurturing your students’ artistic skills.
Lesson 1: Shades of the Moon
In this lesson, students will learn to use pastels to expertly shade the moon. Through engaging activities and discussions, they will explore the different parts of the moon and the techniques used to capture its features. The success criteria ensure that students can understand the moon’s composition, name its different parts, and create their own moon maps using white pastels and light smudging for detail.
Lesson 2: Shades of Grey
Building on their previous knowledge, students will learn to mix black and white to achieve various shades of grey. They will explore the concept of colour blending and apply it to create smooth transitions from white to black. The lesson includes hands-on activities where students practice mixing paint and achieve gradual changes in colour. The success criteria emphasize starting with white and progressively transitioning to black while avoiding abrupt jumps in colour.
Lesson 3: Lunar Viewfinder
In this final lesson, students will use a viewfinder to select a specific area of the moon’s surface to sketch and paint. They will focus on observing colours, textures, and shapes to recreate the details accurately. Students will utilize their shading skills and pay attention to blending and mixing paints to match the shades of grey in their chosen area. The success criteria encourage students to demonstrate their ability to choose an interesting view, sketch the details, and achieve colour accuracy through careful blending.
Each lesson is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, which provides visual aids and guidance throughout the learning process. Additionally, the resource pack includes a moon map website, a “how to draw the moon” video, strip frame templates, black circular paper, pastels, paint, viewfinders, sketching pencils, and more.
Unleash the imagination of your students and foster their artistic expression while unraveling the wonders of the moon. Engage them in a multidisciplinary learning experience that combines art and science. Purchase this Moon Art Unit today and watch your students’ creativity soar to new heights!
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Jumpstart your students’ imaginations and enhance their writing abilities with this versatile collection of story starters! This 11-page PowerPoint features a variety of prompts and activities designed to inspire creative narratives and develop essential writing techniques. It is ideal for time fillers and supply teachers to create lessons with no prep.
What’s Included:
Diverse Story Starters: Explore different approaches to storytelling, including characterization through dialogue and description, action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions, and thought-provoking one-sentence prompts.
Character Development: Encourage students to create well-rounded characters with distinct personalities and motivations.
Setting the Scene: Help students craft immersive settings that transport readers into the heart of the story.
Action and Suspense: Inspire thrilling narratives with action-packed prompts that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Descriptive Language: Encourage the use of vivid vocabulary and sensory details to paint a picture with words.
Flexible Use: Perfect for English lessons, morning work, writing centers, or early finisher activities.
Benefits:
Boosts Creativity: Sparks imagination and encourages students to explore different writing styles.
Develops Key Skills: Enhances writing fluency, vocabulary, sentence structure, and descriptive language.
Suitable for All Abilities: Differentiated prompts cater to a range of writing levels.
Ready-to-Use: No prep needed - simply project the PowerPoint and let the writing begin!
Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators to support effective writing instruction.
Spark a love of writing and watch your students’ stories come to life!
This eleven page PowerPoint has lots of different focuses, including:
Characterisation through direct speech (x2)
Characterisation through description (x2)
10 character pictures
Action (x2)
Description (x2)
x6 one sentence starters
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Enhance your EYFS setting with our detailed Animals and Pets Continuous Provision Pack. This resource provides a full four weeks of engaging, themed activities designed to support continuous provision in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Product Features:
Structured Four-Week Plan: Offers a month’s worth of activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage across multiple learning areas.
Indoor and Outdoor Activities: Includes two carefully crafted activities per week for each learning area, promoting varied and consistent engagement.
Activity Breakdown: Each activity features a title, a concise description, guidance for creating an enabling environment, and differentiation strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Comprehensive Learning Areas: Indoor stations include water, sand, malleable, sensory, easel, creation, investigation, role play, writing, maths, carpet, small world, reading den, construction, games and puzzles, and computer areas. Outdoor stations focus on construction, role play, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, literacy, maths, creativity, and small world activities.
This pack is an invaluable resource for EYFS practitioners seeking to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment centered around the theme of animals and pets.
Keywords: EYFS, continuous provision, animals and pets activities, indoor and outdoor learning, Early Years resources, educational activities, continuous provision pack, early years development.
This 10 lesson guided reading unit is all about informal letters. The three included texts are based on the casual, everyday life, including informal vocabulary and structure.
Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text.
Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in informal letters.
Learning objectives:
To analyse and compare the features and structure of a letter.
To infer and explain the writer’s feelings and opinions from a letter.
To understand and summarise the main points of a letter.
To summarise the main points of a letter and to write a question based on the text.
To identify and describe the features and content of an informal letter.
To identify and describe the features and content of an informal letter.
To analyse and compare the tone and purpose of an informal letter.
To understand and summarise the main points of the introduction of an informal letter.
To infer and explain the writer’s feelings and opinions from the body and the conclusion of an informal letter.
To evaluate and improve the organisation and structure of an informal letter.
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This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a balanced argument. The included text is based on reasons for and against school uniform.
Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text.
Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a balanced argument text.
Learning objectives:
To identify and explain the features and structure of a balanced argument and to express their own opinion on the topic.
To compare and contrast different points of view on school uniforms and to use conjunctions to link ideas.
To analyse the language and techniques used to present the negative aspects of school uniforms and to evaluate the strength of the arguments.
To evaluate the validity and reliability of the statements in a balanced argument and to justify their own opinion on the topic.
To summarise the main points of a balanced argument and to write a conclusion that states the writer’s opinion and the reasons for it.
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When you purchase this product, you will receive a detailed 5-lesson unit designed to introduce Year 3 and Year 4 students to the foundational steps of addition. The unit includes differentiated tasks for each lesson (mild, spicy, and hot), catering to diverse learning needs. You’ll also find a pre- and post-assessment to track students’ progression throughout the unit. The lessons cover concrete addition using Dienes, pictorial methods, efficient strategies, expanded addition, and the column method.
Students will learn to solve addition problems using hands-on manipulatives, visual strategies, and efficient mathematical methods. This unit encourages fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills while ensuring that learners build confidence in their understanding of addition. Perfect for classrooms following mastery approaches and ideal for Ofsted observation, NQT lessons, or regular teaching sessions.
Concrete addition using Dienes
Pictorial addition
Efficient methods
Expanded method
Column method
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Help young learners explore Jewish beliefs about God with this comprehensive lesson designed for KS1. This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, three worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide your teaching. Students will learn that Jewish people believe in one God and discover ways Jewish families remember God through the mezuzah and the Shema prayer.
This lesson features interactive and creative activities, such as writing, drawing, and a fun class craft to make their own mezuzah. It’s an engaging way to introduce religious concepts while promoting discussion and reflection on the importance of remembering special things in life.
Perfect for whole-class teaching, this resource encourages children to connect religious teachings to their own experiences and values. Ideal for RE lessons or assemblies.
Includes:
Lesson plan
12-slide PowerPoint
Something Special to Remember worksheet
Something Special to Remember WAGOLL Answer Sheet
My Special Reminder at Home worksheet
Create a Class Mezuzah Instructions
L.O.: Understand that Jewish people believe in one God and have ways of remembering God.
Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: Jewish beliefs, RE, Judaism, mezuzah, Shema, God, KS1, primary religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, differentiated activities.
Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your youngest learners with this outstanding 5-week gymnastics unit! Designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1, this comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to gymnastics skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included:
✶ 5 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for Emerging, Developing, and Secure levels, key questions to prompt student thinking, and success criteria to track progress.
✶ Simple and Easy to Follow: The lesson plans are designed with busy teachers in mind, offering a clear structure and easy-to-understand instructions.
✶ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential gymnastics skills such as body shapes, rolling, balancing, jumping, and moving on apparatus.
✶ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring everyone can participate and succeed.
✶ Promotes Physical Literacy: Helps children develop a lifelong love of movement and physical activity.
Why Choose This Resource?
✶ Outstanding Quality: Graded as outstanding, this unit has been rigorously designed and tested to ensure maximum impact.
✶ Comprehensive and Engaging: Covers a wide range of gymnastics skills and concepts in a fun and interactive way.
✶ Saves You Time: No need to spend hours planning – everything you need is right here!
✶ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to explore their physical abilities and develop a positive self-image.
Give your EYFS and Year 1 students the best possible start in gymnastics with this outstanding unit!
Ideal for: EYFS, Year 1, KS1, gymnastics, PE, physical education, movement skills, gross motor skills, coordination, balance.
Explore Spain and the UK with our “Comparative Geography Lesson.” This resource helps students compare cultures, trade, and travel. They’ll learn about similarities, analyze connections, and discuss how geography influences everything.
Activities:
☆ Compare traditions and languages.
☆ Explore trade and travel routes.
☆ Understand how geography affects culture, trade, and travel.
The lesson starts with an engaging intro. Then, students learn about Spain and the UK. They compare cultures and trade, discussing geography’s role.
In Activity 1, students work together on cultural cards. They share what’s special about each place. Activity 2 has students tracing routes on maps and discussing connections. Activity 3 explores how geography impacts everything they’ve learned.
The lesson ends with a group discussion. Students share what they’ve discovered. We’ll assess their understanding based on participation, discussing connections, and considering geography.
This resource includes a lesson plan, PowerPointcards, maps, worksheets, and discussion ideas. Help students learn about Europe’s connections with our “Comparative Geography Lesson”!
