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!
Explore Europe’s geography, cultures, and landmarks with our comprehensive Europe Geography Lesson. This lesson emphasizes the impact of geography on history, culture, and society, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Activity 1: European Country Hunt
Guess countries based on geographical features, landmarks, or cultural aspects in an interactive game.
Activity 2: Creating a Geography Collage
Select a European country, create collages illustrating its geography, landmarks, and culture.
Activity 3: Travel Brochure Challenge
Research and design travel brochures for assigned European countries, emphasizing geography and attractions.
Students engage in discussions, group activities, and receive feedback. Assess their ability to identify geographical similarities and differences. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, map, visuals, and worksheets. Deepen students’ global awareness with our Europe Geography Lesson.
This Year 3/4 unit of 6 lessons contains 5 lesson plans to easily teach children all about building their hockey skills. It also contains sports cards to be used in games in the unit.
Each lesson plan contains:
★ Learning objective
★ Success Criteria
★ Warm up
★ Teacher Input
★ Main activities
★ Plenary and cool down
★ Resource list
Learning objectives:
To be able to demonstrate control and manipulation of a hockey ball through dribbling and travelling techniques.
To be able to dribble a hockey ball with control and accuracy while moving in different directions.
To be able to develop basic hockey skills such as dribbling, passing, and controlling the ball.
To be able to apply dribbling and running skills in a game of hockey and demonstrate teamwork and movement.
and 6. To be able to demonstrate and apply various hockey skills through controlled movements and game situations.
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Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your Year 1 students with this outstanding 6-week PE unit! This comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to basic movement and ball skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included:
✶ 6 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for various skill 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 movement skills like agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, as well as ball skills such as rolling, throwing, and catching.
✶ 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 movement and ball skills 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.
✶ Subject Lead Approved: Created by an experienced PE subject lead with a deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development.
Give your Year 1 students the best possible start in PE with this outstanding unit!
Ideal for: Year 1, KS1, PE, physical education, movement skills, ball skills, coordination, balance, agility,
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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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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.
Keywords: Sukkot, Jewish festival, KS1 RE, Judaism, sukkah, thankfulness, temporary shelters, story of Sukkot, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, worksheets, craft activities, story retelling.
Empower your students’ rounding abilities with our comprehensive set of Blank Number Lines for Rounding. These invaluable resources are specifically designed to support students in developing a strong understanding of rounding by visually representing the numbers on a number line.
Our Blank Number Lines provide a clear and structured framework for students to practice rounding to the nearest whole number, decimal place, or any other specified rounding interval. Each number line is strategically designed to identify multiple points on either side of the given number, facilitating a more precise and accurate rounding process.
Using these blank templates, students can actively engage with the concept of rounding by placing the target number on the number line and identifying the closest whole number or decimal value based on the specified rounding criteria. This hands-on approach promotes a deeper comprehension of rounding principles and helps students visualize the relationship between numbers.
By utilizing these Blank Number Lines for Rounding, students will:
Develop a solid grasp of rounding techniques by locating numbers on a visual scale.
Enhance their ability to identify and distinguish numbers within a given interval.
Strengthen their understanding of how rounding impacts values at different decimal places.
Gain confidence in applying rounding principles to real-life scenarios.
Whether you’re teaching whole numbers, decimals, or more complex rounding concepts, our Blank Number Lines provide a versatile tool to support student learning at various levels. These printable resources are ideal for in-class exercises, homework assignments, maths centers, or individual practice.
Don’t let rounding become a challenge for your students. Empower them with the visual precision of Blank Number Lines for Rounding and witness their rounding skills flourish. Download this invaluable resource now and bring accuracy and confidence to your maths lessons!
A set of 9 posters to inspire children to ADDSPICE to their sentences! Each poster describes a technique children can use to uplevel sentences in writing and make their sentences interesting and varied. This includes openers, clauses and lots more.
Want a lesson about ADDSPICE sentences? Check out our Year 5/6 Outstanding Interview Lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12093160
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.
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A freebie maths mat that could be stuck in books for each child or laminated for tables. There is also room for them to write their target, name and class. PDF format.
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Perfect for creating a display in the summer, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too.
Uploaded in PDF format.
This listing is for the overview of learning objectives and success criteria for our KS1 Judaism RE Unit which you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13119776
Also included is a set of Teacher Notes that include common misconceptions to consider and guidance for each lesson.
Embark on a comprehensive and enriching learning adventure with our EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle. This all-inclusive bundle features three essential units for each week: Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum. Aligned with the EYFS framework, each unit offers six weeks of captivating lesson plans and accompanying PDF resources, providing you with a treasure trove of 90 engaging lessons to captivate and educate your young learners.
Week 1: Introduction to Explorers
In the Literacy unit, students will develop communication, language, and literacy skills through interactive activities, storytelling, and writing tasks, while the Maths unit will reinforce numeracy concepts through exploratory and hands-on tasks. The Wider Curriculum unit will introduce students to explorers’ lives, fostering an appreciation for history, geography, art, science, and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education.
Week 2: Famous Explorers
The Literacy unit brings famous explorers to life through captivating reading materials, role-playing exercises, and writing prompts. The Maths unit continues to strengthen numeracy skills, while the Wider Curriculum unit delves deeper into history, geography, art, science, and PSHE topics related to famous explorers.
Week 3: Arctic Animals
Students will explore Arctic animals’ unique characteristics and habitat through engaging Literacy, Maths, and Wider Curriculum units. The Literacy unit incorporates reading comprehension, descriptive writing, and creative activities, while the Maths unit integrates Arctic-themed problem-solving, measurement, and pattern recognition. The Wider Curriculum unit delves into scientific concepts, art exploration, and geographical understanding of the Arctic region.
Week 4: Rainforest Explorers
The Literacy unit immerses students in the wonders of rainforest exploration through reading, writing, and imaginative activities. In the Maths unit, students will encounter rainforest-themed numerical challenges, shape recognition, and data interpretation. The Wider Curriculum unit deepens understanding through rainforest science, geography, art, and PSHE lessons.
Week 5: Exploring the Ocean
Students will dive into oceanic adventures with the Literacy unit, where they will engage in reading, writing, and speaking activities centered around marine life. The Maths unit reinforces numeracy skills through ocean-themed problem-solving and data analysis. The Wider Curriculum unit explores marine biology, geography, art, and PSHE, encouraging a deeper connection with the ocean environment.
Week 6: Exploring Space
The Literacy unit takes students on a cosmic journey through reading, writing, and imaginative tasks related to space exploration. In the Maths unit, students will encounter celestial-themed numeracy challenges, shape recognition, and spatial reasoning. The Wider Curriculum unit delves into astronomy, geography, art, and PSHE lessons, expanding students’ understanding of the vastness of space.
With our EYFS Explorers Curriculum Bundle, you will have a wealth of resources at your fingertips to create an immersive and well-rounded learning experience for your young explorers. From literacy and maths to a wide range of subjects in the wider curriculum, this bundle provides a comprehensive foundation for their educational journey.
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x133 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning.
Based on:
Addition & Subtraction
Place value
Multiplcation & Division
Measurement
Geometry
Fractions & Decimals
Statistics
Ratio & Proportion
Algebra
Please note that there is a free sample of the Y5 addition and subtraction sheet available in my shop.
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A set of 6 learning ladders / success criteria for Y5/6 English. Includes MUST COULD SHOULD criteria and Non-Negotiables. Diary, narrative, newspaper report, persuasive writing and recount. Also includes an assessment for all the Y5/6 objectives for English, which I have used in the front of books.
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Back to school! Set up your classroom for the new year with these woodland themed printables. Create a neutral, relaxing environment perfect for all children, especially those with sensory needs and SEND.
Includes:
x2 Bunting - Blank, Alphabet, ‘Welcome’
Days of the Week
Drawer Labels (with blanks)
Alphabet Letter Squares (with blanks)
Number Squares up to 31 (with blanks)
Months of the Year
Schedule
Table Numbers
Voice Level Meter
Welcome to… Door Sign (for Nursery to Y6)
Binder Covers
Editable labels
Please note: resources are in JPG or PDF format. They look a lot better when downloaded than on the preview as TES cannot show the fonts used.
If you would like any other items for this set or requests for others, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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A 22-page workbook based around science unit - Earth and Space. There are 3 lessons with a range of activities. There is also an answer booklet.
Lessons:
What’s in space?
What are the planets in our Solar System like?
How have ideas about the Solar System changed over time?
There is also another booklet that follows this one here that covers:
What is a year?
What is a day?
How does the Sun help us to measure time?
What time is it around the world?
Why do we have seasons?
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12546545
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A great addition to any classroom, these labels have been created with real life photographs to help develop children’s French vocabulary and allow older children to independently access classroom resources whilst learning a new language.
I have also previously used these labels to help children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). It allows them to be able to practise their French whilst being able to identify where items are that are hidden away in drawers, helping to ease anxiety of a new classroom.
These labels are bright and colourful which will look great in any classroom.
Included in this download are the labels in PowerPoint format (with English translation in the notes) and in printable PDF format in a range of sizes including:
One to a page
Two to a page
Four to a page
Six to a page
Also available:
32 Primary Maths Resource Labels: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12725980
Classroom Resource Label Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12726035
130 English General Classroom Resource Labels: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12725759
124 Ukrainian General Classroom Resource Labels: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12725988
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This ActivInspire Flipchart contains 92 interactive games for all phonics phases.
It is a fantastic way to fill your phonics lessons with fun games that all children will love. Check out the file previews for some examples.
Phase 1:
Playing with Word Picture Cards
Rhyming Bingo
Rhyming Picture Cards
Phase 2:
Four in a Row
BGFOUL Picture Match
BGFOUL Sound Match
Caption and Picture Match
Caterpillar Game
CKMRDE Picture Match
CKMRDE Sound Match
Correct Words Treasure or Bin
CVC Initial Letter Match
CVC Loop Card Game
Initial Sound and CVC Counter Games
Initial Sound Loop Cards
Noughts and Crosses SATPINMD
New Four in a Row
Picture Jigsaw
Picture Phoneme
Rhyming Bingo
Rhyming Jigsaws
Rhyming Sheets
SATPIN Picture Match
SATPIN Sound Match
Snakes and Ladders SATPINMD
Sound Buttons
Sound Mats
Whacky Races
Words and Pictures
Phase 3:
Four in a Row
At the River Story
Ch Loop Card Game
Ch th sh ee ai Bingo
Ch th sh Matching Word and Pictures
CVCC Loop Card Game
Final Sound Loop Card Game
Igh oo oa Bingo
In a Wigwam Story
In the Town Story
In the Woods Story
Initial Sound Match
J qu v w x y z Picture Match
Matching Rhymes
Noughts and Crosses
On the Farm Story
Phoneme Frames
Picture and Caption Match
Picture Jigsaw
Picture Match
Pictures and Captions
Rhyming Bingo
Rhyming Jigsaws
Rhyming Loop Card Game
Rhyming Sheets
Sentence Substitute
Sorting Activity
Sorting Captions ‘the’
Sound Buttons
Sound Jigsaws
Sound Match
Sound Mats
Spelling ‘the’
Words and Pictures
Yes, No Game
Phase 4:
Board Picture Initial Blend Match
I Spy Game
Initial Cluster Loop Card Game
Matching Sentences
Pictures and Sentences
Sentence Substitute
Snake Counter Games
Sound Button Cards
Treasure Game
Words and Pictures
Yes, No Game
Phase 5:
3 Right Answers
Compound Words
HFW Loop Card Games
Looking Good Game
Magic e Bingo
Magic e Game
Magic e Matching Game
Picture and Phoneme Match
Picture Jigsaws
Picture Word Match
Sentence Substitute
Silly Sentences
Snake Game
Word Picture Match
Yes, No Game
Phase 6:
Four in a Row
Picture Jigsaw
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Elevate your computing lessons with this Outstanding Computing Interview Lesson focused on Algorithms. Perfect for interviews, observations, or OFSTED visits, this engaging lesson centers on programming the Jam Sandwich Bot (aka the teacher!). Planned by a experienced computing lead, this resource is designed for a 20-45 minute lesson, making it ideal for showcasing your teaching prowess.
Resource Highlights:
★ Presentation: A comprehensive presentation guides both teacher and students through the lesson.
★ Lesson Tasks: Well-structured tasks allow students to grasp the fundamentals of algorithms and debugging.
★ Unique and Engaging: The Jam Sandwich Bot adds a fun and distinctive touch to the lesson, making it memorable for students and observers alike.
**Files Included: **
★ Detailed lesson plan
★ PowerPoint
★ Debugging algorithm house worksheet
★ Keyword posters with definitions
How to Use:
Use the provided presentation to introduce and explain the concept of algorithms.
Engage students by involving them in programming the Jam Sandwich Bot.
Implement tasks that enhance understanding and encourage critical thinking.
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Stand out in interviews or observations by bringing a unique and exciting lesson to the table. Make computing memorable with the Jam Sandwich Bot!
Tags: Computing, Algorithms, Debugging, Lesson Plan, Interview Lesson, OFSTED, Key Stage 2, Lower Key Stage 2, Year 3, Year 4.
Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of great explorers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Great Explorers Homework Pack is perfect for you!
This pack contains a choice board of 51 tasks that span across various subjects and skills. Your students can choose which tasks they want to complete and how many they want to do each week. The tasks are designed to be creative, challenging, and relevant to the theme of great explorers.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Look at pictures and facts about a famous explorer. Draw a picture of them and share one interesting thing you learned.
★ Write about all the different places you have been and tell us about your favourite and why.
★ Pretend you’re buying explorer gear. Draw pictures of the things you’d need and write the numbers to show their cost.
★ Imagine you have discovered a new island. What new animals/plants are there on your imaginary island?
★ Look at pictures of old explorers. Draw and write about what they wore and the things they used.
★ Imagine you have discovered a new island, can you draw a map of your island?
This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework choice board and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students.
This Great Explorers Homework Homework Pack is a great way to extend your students’ learning beyond the classroom and to make homework more enjoyable and meaningful. Download it today and let your students explore the wonderful world of great explorers!
