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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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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!
Y6 SATs Grammar Question Guide - PowerPoint
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Y6 SATs Grammar Question Guide - PowerPoint

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Boost your Year 6 students’ confidence and grammar skills with this fun and engaging PowerPoint guide! Packed with emojis and clear explanations, this 18-slide resource breaks down the different types of questions found on the KS2 SATs grammar paper, making test prep a breeze. What’s Inside: ☆ Question Types Explained: Clear, concise explanations of common question formats, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and sentence correction. ☆ Emoji-Powered Tips: Fun and memorable tips using emojis to help students remember key grammar rules and strategies. ☆ Example Questions: Practice questions with answers and explanations to reinforce understanding. ☆ Test-Taking Strategies: Helpful advice on how to approach the test with confidence and avoid common mistakes. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Engaging and Fun: Emojis and a lighthearted tone make grammar learning enjoyable. ☆ Comprehensive Coverage: Covers all the essential grammar skills tested on the KS2 SATs. ☆ Easy to Use: Simply present the PowerPoint in class or share it with students for independent study. ☆ Teacher-Created: Developed by experienced educators with a deep understanding of the KS2 curriculum and assessment requirements. Get your students grammar-ready and set them up for success on the KS2 SATs! Ideal for: Year 6 teachers, SATs preparation, grammar revision, KS2 English, test-taking strategies.
Double-Sided Writing Mat for Years 1 & 2
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Double-Sided Writing Mat for Years 1 & 2

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Empower your young writers with this handy double-sided mat, packed with essential reminders and prompts for effective writing! Perfect for Years 1 and 2, this versatile resource can be laminated for tabletop use or stuck directly into workbooks, fostering independence and confidence in writing across the curriculum. Side 1: Key Writing Reminders ★ Sentence structure: Capital letters, full stops, question marks. ★ Punctuation: Commas in lists, speech marks for dialogue. ★ Grammar: “I” as a capital letter, leaving spaces between words. ★ Spelling: High-frequency words for Years 1 and 2. Side 2: Creative Writing Prompts ★ Story starters: Spark imagination with phrases like “Once upon a time…” ★ Time connectives: Help children sequence events in stories and recounts (e.g., “then,” “after,” “suddenly”). ★ Positional words: Encourage descriptive writing (e.g., “up,” “into,” “under”). ★ Story words: Inspire imaginative tales with words like “dragon,” “castle,” and “adventure.” Why Choose This Resource? ★ Promotes Independence: Children can refer to the mat for guidance, reducing reliance on teacher support. ★ Reinforces Key Skills: Regular exposure to writing conventions helps solidify learning. ★ Versatile and Practical: Suitable for writing tasks across all subjects. ★ Durable and Reusable: Laminate for tabletop use or stick into books for easy reference. ★ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to take ownership of their writing. Also available for Years 3/4 and 5/6! Ideal for: KS1, Year 1, Year 2, writing skills, grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, creative writing, independent learning, classroom resources.
Double Sided Y5 & Y6 Writing Mat
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Double Sided Y5 & Y6 Writing Mat

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Double-sided mat for Y5 & 6 to help them to write effectively. Great to laminate and have available on tables for writing and cross-curricular activities or to stick in books using sellotape. Used to encourage independence. Y1/2 and Y3/4 mats also available. KS2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 UKS2 KS1 Y1 Y2
EYFS SPACE Unit - 4 Weeks of Continuous Provision - Indoor and Outdoor
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EYFS SPACE Unit - 4 Weeks of Continuous Provision - Indoor and Outdoor

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Blast off into learning with this comprehensive, 4-week space-themed unit for EYFS! Packed with engaging activities for both indoor and outdoor continuous provision, this resource will ignite your children’s curiosity and imagination as they explore the wonders of the universe. What’s Included: ★ 24 Detailed Activity Plans: Each week features six exciting activities, three for indoor and three for outdoor learning, covering a wide range of EYFS curriculum areas. ★ Cross-Curricular Learning: Activities integrate literacy, maths, creative development, and more, providing a holistic learning experience. ★ Hands-On Exploration: From building rockets to creating alien landscapes, children will be actively engaged in their learning. ★ Differentiated Activities: Each activity includes suggestions for supporting and challenging learners of all abilities. ★ Open-Ended Play: Encourage imagination and creativity with open-ended activities that allow children to explore their own ideas. Key Learning Areas: ★ Literacy: Space-themed stories, vocabulary development, mark-making, and writing activities. ★ Maths: Counting, number recognition, shape exploration, measurement, and pattern creation. ★ Creative Development: Art, music, dance, and imaginative play inspired by space. ★ Physical Development: Gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and coordination through active play. ★ Understanding the World: Learning about planets, stars, astronauts, and space exploration. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Engaging and Fun: Captivating activities that spark curiosity and a love of learning. ★ Easy to Implement: Clear instructions and simple materials make setup a breeze. ★ Flexible and Adaptable: Activities can be easily modified to suit your setting and resources. ★ Promotes Holistic Development: Supports all areas of the EYFS curriculum. ★ Created by Early Years Experts: Designed by experienced educators with a deep understanding of early childhood development. Launch your EYFS students into a universe of learning with this exciting space-themed unit! Ideal for: EYFS, early years, space theme, continuous provision, indoor play, outdoor play, literacy, maths, creative development, physical development, understanding the world.
36 Writing Genre Checklists for KS1 and KS2 (Editable)
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36 Writing Genre Checklists for KS1 and KS2 (Editable)

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Equip yourself with this essential toolkit of 36 writing checklists, covering a wide range of genres and text types for Key Stages 1 and 2. These clear and concise checklists are perfect for setting learning objectives, crafting success criteria, guiding lesson planning, and facilitating effective teacher, self, and peer assessment. Features: ★ 36 Genre-Specific Checklists: Covering everything from acrostic poems to traditional tales, these checklists provide a structured framework for assessing key writing skills. ★ Clear and Concise Criteria: Each checklist outlines "Must," "Should," and "Could" statements, allowing for differentiated assessment and targeted feedback. ★ Versatile Use: Ideal for lesson planning, self-assessment, peer feedback, and teacher marking. ★ Promotes Independence: Empowers students to take ownership of their learning and identify areas for improvement. ★ Saves Time: Streamlines the assessment process and helps you provide focused feedback. Boost writing confidence and achievement across KS1 and KS2 with these comprehensive writing checklists! Ideal for: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Years 3-6, writing, English, literacy, assessment, planning, self-assessment, peer assessment. Full list of checklists: * Acrostic poems * Adventure stories * Autobiography * Balanced argument * Biography * Character description * Classic and modern poetry * Descriptive writing * Dialogues * Diary * Explanation * Fable * Formal letter * Ghost story * Information text KS1 * Information text KS2 * Instructions KS1 * Instructions KS2 * Legends * Letters * Lists * Myths * Newspaper articles * Non-Chronological Reports * Persuasive leaflets * Persuasive letters * Playscript * Poems on a common theme * Postcards * Recount KS1 * Recounts KS2 * Riddles * Story KS1 * Story KS2 * Taking notes * Traditional tales
x2 Outstanding Y1/2 Maths Interview Lessons - Shape
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x2 Outstanding Y1/2 Maths Interview Lessons - Shape

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Need an outstanding maths lesson based around shape and geometry? Then look no further. This session is great to teach Year 1, Year 2 or a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class. These two lessons are a great way to showcase your mastery teaching in quick, snappy methods that easily demonstrates progress. Suitable for a reasoning maths lesson, the questions included in the interactive PowerPoints are great to get children of all abilities thinking. We have based this lessons around the NCETM principles of differentiation where children have the opportunity to try all tasks. You can use these lesson flexibly from 15 minutes to an hour, individually or together. They have been successfully used for interviews and Ofsted visits alike. You will get: ✸ Two outstanding lesson plans featuring mini-plenaries, differentiated success criteria and starters. ✸ Two PowerPoint with probing mastery questions. ✸ x12 Task sheets for a range of abilities (including reasoning challenge sheets) ✸ Shape hospital sheet ✸ Shape mat ✸ Right angle muncher (measurer) Lesson 1 Y1 – L.O. To identify and sort rectangles in a set of four sided shapes. Y2 – L.O. To identify and sort right angles in 2D shapes. Success Criteria: I know that a rectangle has 4 sides, two longer than the other two. I can sort rectangles from other shapes. I can identify a right angle in a shape. I can sort shapes into those that have right angles and those that do not. Lesson 2 Y1- To know that any shape with 3 sides is a triangle. Y2 – To know that all triangles are the same but different. Success Criteria: I know that a triangle has 3 sides. I can sort shapes into triangles and not triangles. I can name three different types of triangle. I can use reasoning to describe why triangles are different. observation ofsted nqt key stage 1 mastery reasoning geometry ks1 interview Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
Outstanding Y5/Y6 Maths Interview Lesson - Angles
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Outstanding Y5/Y6 Maths Interview Lesson - Angles

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Are you teaching year 5 or 6 children (UKS2) about obtuse, acute, and right angles and how to use protractors to measure angles in math? This outstanding interview lesson plan is perfect for you! This outstanding interview lesson teaches year 5 and year 6 children about obtuse, acute and right angles and using protractors to measure angles in maths is designed to showcase your mastery of subject knowledge and effective teaching techniques, impressing any Ofsted inspector. Using the principles of mastery learning and reasoning, this lesson is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. The learning objective is to accurately use a protractor, with success criteria that include lining up the bottom of the protractor with one of the lines, making sure the corner (vertex) of the angle is in the middle of the protractor, and looking at where the 0 is on the line to use the correct set of numbers. The starter activity invites the children to look at the success criteria and complete a cold task on the screen, while the main activity provides teacher input on what angles are, as well as a discussion of real-life examples and different types of angles, such as right angles, obtuse angles, and acute angles. Children also have the opportunity to play “Simon Says” to identify whole turns, half turns, and 90-degree turns, shouting out the degrees of each angle as they do it. To engage higher ability children, they can complete the Hot Task (input) silently and independently while the rest of the class receives input. Differentiated activities include using angle eaters to measure and identify different types of angles, estimating and measuring angles on worksheets, and exploring the patterns and relationships between angles in different shapes. In the plenary, students will review the success criteria and reflect on their learning, sharing which part of the lesson was the easiest or hardest. The resources for this lesson include a PowerPoint, protractors, angle eaters, cold task, show it tasks, table display, and challenge tasks. Overall, this lesson is a strong example of how to teach a complex mathematical concept while promoting mastery and reasoning skills, making it an excellent choice for showcasing your teaching abilities during an interview or impressing an Ofsted inspector or SLT observer. Ideal for a 30 minute-1 hour lesson. uks2 ks2 problem solving reasoning finishing exit tickets greater depth exceeding observation
KS2 LONGITUDE and LATITUDE Outstanding Lesson - Geography
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KS2 LONGITUDE and LATITUDE Outstanding Lesson - Geography

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Unlock the world map’s secrets with this engaging KS2 geography lesson on latitude and longitude! Perfect for Years 3-6, this comprehensive resource has everything you need to deliver an outstanding lesson that will leave a lasting impression on your students and even Ofsted inspectors. What’s Included: ★ Interactive PowerPoint: Captivating visuals and clear explanations bring the concepts of latitude, longitude, the Equator, and the Tropics to life. ★ Engaging Worksheets: Hands-on activities, including labeling maps and creating sentences about countries’ locations, reinforce learning and assess understanding. ★ Detailed Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear objectives, differentiated tasks, and extension activities to cater to all learners. ★ Fun & Memorable Video Song: Help students remember the difference between latitude and longitude with a catchy tune. ★ WAGOLL Example & Sentence Starters: Provide support and scaffolding for students, especially those needing extra help. ★ All Resources Included: Everything you need to teach this lesson is provided, including a starter task, world map activity, writing task, success criteria strip, word bank, and more. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Differentiate between weather and climate. ★ Label and understand the significance of latitude, longitude, the Equator, and the Tropics. ★ Explain the purpose and direction of these lines. ★ Use latitude and longitude to describe the location of countries. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Ofsted-Approved: Successfully used for a lesson observation, demonstrating its effectiveness in meeting high teaching standards. ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers key KS2 geography objectives related to locational knowledge and map skills. ★ Engaging & Interactive: Includes a variety of activities and a fun video song to keep students motivated and involved. ★ Differentiated: Caters to different learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students can succeed. ★ Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with all materials provided in a clear and organized format. Empower your students to navigate the world with confidence! Ideal for: KS2 Geography, Years 3-6, latitude and longitude, map skills, weather and climate, hemispheres, Earth’s grid, NQT, ECT interview lessons.
Outstanding Y5/6 Writing Interview Lesson - Building Cohesion
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Outstanding Y5/6 Writing Interview Lesson - Building Cohesion

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Need an outstanding English lesson for upper key stage 2? Then look no further. This is a great way to showcase your teaching skills in a quick, snappy lesson that easily demonstrates progress. Suitable for a literacy lesson, this descriptive writing lesson is based around the film clip Alma, and gets children to write a predictive paragraph about what could happen next. The questions included in the interactive PowerPoint are great to get children of all abilities thinking. You can use this lesson flexibly from 40 minutes to an hour. It has been successfully used for interviews and Ofsted visits alike. You will get: ✸ An outstanding lesson plan featuring mini-plenaries, success criteria and differentiated tasks. ✸ A PowerPoint with probing questions and guided writing prompts. ✸ A picture storyboard to prompt writing. ✸ An easier task with phrases to prompt writing. ✸ A mid-level task worksheet with examples of sentence openers, exciting vocabulary, sentence types and conjunctions and punctuation to use ✸ A harder task worksheet with spaces for children to write their own -ed, -ing and describing openers, exciting vocabulary and examples of different sentence types/punctuation they can use. ✸ An example of a perfect paragraph for children to create their own success criteria by identifying its features Lesson objective: To use a wide range of devices to build cohesion within a paragraph. Success criteria: ✸ Sentence openers ✸ Exciting vocabulary ✸ Conjunctions ✸ Punctuation ✸ Different sentence types (simple, compound, complex). ofsted observation nqt interview uks2 ks2 year 5 year 6 Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
Outstanding Y5/6 Writing Interview Lesson - Sentence Openers
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Outstanding Y5/6 Writing Interview Lesson - Sentence Openers

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Elevate your Year 5/6 students’ writing skills with this Ofsted-rated Outstanding English lesson on sentence openers! This flexible resource, adaptable for 20-minute bursts or a full hour, empowers students to create descriptive writing that’s both engaging and varied. What’s Inside: ★ Interactive PowerPoint: Visually stimulating slides to introduce key concepts, inspire creativity, and guide students through the writing process. ★ Engaging Activities: Three differentiated tasks (mild, spicy, hot) cater to all abilities, ensuring every student is challenged and supported. ★ Starter Activity: “The Openers Doctor” encourages students to analyze and evaluate sentence openers in a given text. ★ ADDSPICE Sentence Openers: Introduce students to the powerful ADDSPICE technique (Adverbs, Drop-in Clause, Describe, Simile, Preposition, -ing Word, Connective, -ed Word) for crafting captivating sentences. ★ Film Clip Inspiration: Spark creativity with a descriptive writing task based on a film clip. ★ Storyboard & Posters: Visual aids to support planning and reinforce learning. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Understand the impact of varied sentence openers on writing. ★ Confidently use a range of openers, including -ed, -ing, and descriptive phrases. ★ Apply the ADDSPICE technique to create engaging and diverse sentences. ★ Reflect on and improve their own writing. ★ Evaluate the effectiveness of vocabulary and openers in a given text. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Ofsted-Approved: Proven to deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. ★ Flexible & Adaptable: Easily adjust the lesson length to fit your timetable. ★ Engaging & Creative: Inspire students to experiment with language and express their ideas with confidence. ★ Differentiated: Caters to all abilities, ensuring every student can succeed. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided, saving you valuable prep time. Transform your students into confident and creative writers with this exceptional sentence openers lesson! Ideal for: Year 5, Year 6, KS2, English, writing, grammar, sentence structure, descriptive writing, creative writing.
KS2 Transition Day / First Week Back - 14 activities
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KS2 Transition Day / First Week Back - 14 activities

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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
KS1 Bat and Ball Games PE Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 Bat and Ball Games PE Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons

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Get your KS1 students excited about physical activity with this fun and engaging 5-lesson unit on bat and ball games! Designed to develop fundamental movement skills and hand-eye coordination, this resource is perfect for introducing young learners to the joy of sports and games. What’s Included: ✰ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, warm-up activities, skill-building exercises, and fun games. ✰ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are adaptable to various skill levels, ensuring all students feel successful and challenged. ✰ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential skills like throwing, catching, striking, and teamwork through a variety of engaging activities. ✰ Creative Themes: Each lesson is themed to capture children’s imaginations and make learning fun (e.g., jewellers, cave people, chefs, ants). ✰ Progression of Skills: Lessons build upon each other, gradually increasing the complexity of skills and game play. Key Learning Outcomes: ✰ Movement Skills: Students will develop fundamental movement skills like throwing, catching, striking, running, and dodging. ✰ Hand-Eye Coordination: Students will improve their hand-eye coordination through practice with bats, balls, and other objects. ✰ Teamwork: Students will learn to cooperate and communicate effectively with their peers during team games. ✰ Sportsmanship: Students will develop good sportsmanship and fair play through positive reinforcement and encouragement. Why Choose This Resource? ✰ Engaging and Fun: Children will love the variety of activities and the creative themes, making learning active and enjoyable. ✰ Easy to Implement: Lesson plans are clear, concise, and require minimal preparation. ✰ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS1 PE. ✰ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for physical education. Spark a lifelong love of sports and physical activity in your KS1 students with this fantastic bat and ball games unit! Ideal for: KS1 PE, physical education, bat and ball games, movement skills, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, primary school, elementary school.
KS2 Instructions Writing Unit: 10 Outstanding Lessons
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KS2 Instructions Writing Unit: 10 Outstanding Lessons

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Empower your KS2 students to become expert instruction writers with this comprehensive 10-lesson unit! What’s Included: ☆ 10 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, activities, and differentiation strategies. ☆ 10 Engaging PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides to enhance student learning and engagement. ☆ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: Differentiated activities to cater to various learning styles and abilities. ☆ Comprehensive Coverage: Students explore a variety of instruction types, including recipes, game instructions, and how-to guides. Key Skills & Learning Outcomes: ☆ Identifying Features of Instructions: Students learn to recognize the key elements that make instructions clear and effective. ☆ Reading Comprehension: Practice reading and understanding instructions through engaging activities. ☆ Writing Clear and Concise Instructions: Students develop their writing skills by crafting their own instructions for a sandwich, battleships, and snakes and ladders. ☆ Planning and Researching: Students learn the importance of planning and gathering information before writing instructions. Perfect for: Year 3 and Year 4 teachers looking for a complete and engaging instruction writing unit. Additional Benefits: ☆ Differentiated Activities: Cater to a wide range of learners. ☆ Easy to Follow: Lesson plans and materials are well-organized and easy to use. ☆ Fun and Interactive: Activities are designed to be engaging and enjoyable for students. ☆ Builds Essential Literacy Skills: Develops reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Fancy trying it out for free? Download lesson one here: Y3/4 INSTRUCTIONS Writing Lesson
KS2 The Great Kapok Tree - Outstanding English Writing Unit - 11 Lessons
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KS2 The Great Kapok Tree - Outstanding English Writing Unit - 11 Lessons

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Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills. This unit includes: ☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations ☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions ☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment ☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story This unit covers the following skills and knowledge: ☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest. ☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest. ☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives. ☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree. ☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review. ☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit. Curriculum Alignment: This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.
KS1 Space Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 Space Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons

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Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your KS1 students about space? Do you want to spark their imagination and curiosity while developing their artistic skills? If so, you might be interested in this space art unit that consists of five outstanding lessons! This space art unit is designed to help children learn about space through various art forms, such as sketching, collage, and clay modelling. Each lesson has a clear learning objective, success criteria, and a PowerPoint presentation to guide you and your students through the activities. You will also find a list of materials and resources that you will need for each lesson. The space art unit covers the following topics and skills: ★ Lesson 1: Sketching aliens from imagination and memory, using light and dark lines, dots, and dashes to create effects. ★ Lesson 2: Creating a final drawing of an alien, based on the sketches from lesson 1, using colour and shading to add detail and depth. ★ Lesson 3: Making a collage of planets in a space night sky, using a variety of materials and textures, such as paper, foil, fabric, and glitter. ★ Lesson 4: ★ Lesson 5: Designing and making a clay alien, based on the drawings from lesson 2, using different tools and techniques to create pattern and texture. This space art unit is suitable for KS1 or early KS2 students, and can be easily adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can also be extended to 7 lessons if you would like to paint the clay aliens after they have dried. This space art unit is a brilliant way to inspire your students to learn about space while creating some fantastic artwork that they can be proud of. It is also a great opportunity to develop their creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills. We hope you enjoy this space art unit and that your students have a blast exploring space through art! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS1 How to Use a Paintbrush - Outstanding Art Lesson ☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons ☆ KS1 African Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons Customer Support If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products. Special Offer: We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer. Tags: space art, space art unit, space art lessons, KS1 space art, KS1 art art lessons, art unit, space theme, space collage, clay aliens, sketching aliens, drawing aliens, space facts, space trivia, explore education, y1 art, y2 art, year 1 art, year 2 art, year 3 art
KS1 What is Christianity? - RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 What is Christianity? - RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons

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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 Tags: ks1 key stage one pupils outstanding bundle lessons unit re religious education christians christianity jesus god
KS1 Strong Structures - Design and Technology Unit - 6 Lessons
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KS1 Strong Structures - Design and Technology Unit - 6 Lessons

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Do you want to teach your students how to design and make their own strong structures using different techniques and materials? Do you want to introduce them to the concept of structures and how they are used in the real world? If so, this D&T unit is for you! This pack is a complete unit that consists of six outstanding lessons that teach students how to build their own strong structure through construction. In each lesson, students will learn what a structure is, how to join and strengthen materials, and how to design, make, and evaluate their own structure. They will also learn about some examples of strong structures around the world, such as bridges, towers, and domes. This product is fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and guides. File Contents: ★ 5 Lesson plans (Lessons 4 and 5 are combined) ★ 5 PowerPoints (Lessons 4 and 5 are combined) ★ Strengthening Techniques sheet ★ Joining Techniques sheet ★ Design Criteria ★ Design Sheet (Easier) ★ Design Sheet (Harder) ★ Proud Stars Lesson Objectives: I can explore how to make materials stronger, stiffer and more stable. I can explore and use different attachment techniques for materials. I can design a strong structure. and 5. I can build a strong structure. I can evaluate my strong structure. You may also be interested in… MOON BUGGY Design & Technology Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons KS2 SHELTER BUILDING D&T Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons POP UP BOOKS Design & Technology Unit - 6 Lessons This unit is suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2 and can be used as a standalone unit or as part of a larger design and technology curriculum. It is a great way to foster creativity, skills, and knowledge among your students. It is also a fun and engaging way to explore the topic of structures and engineering. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your own strong structure with your students. Get your copy of this amazing product today!
EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources
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EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources

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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
EYFS Literacy Unit - Explorers: 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources
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EYFS Literacy Unit - Explorers: 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources

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Embark on an exciting literacy journey with our EYFS Literacy Unit - Explorers! Packed with six weeks’ worth of engaging lesson plans and accompanying resources, this unit is perfectly aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring seamless integration into your curriculum. Week 1: Introduction to Explorers Ignite curiosity and spark imagination as you introduce your little learners to the captivating world of explorers. Dive into interactive activities that promote early literacy skills, imaginative play and critical thinking. From discovering maps and compasses to exploring different types of exploration, this week sets the foundation for an adventurous learning experience. Week 2: Famous Explorers Bring history to life as your students explore the journeys of famous explorers from the past. Engage their imaginations through captivating stories and interactive tasks that encourage reading, writing and communication skills. Discover the expeditions of renowned figures such as Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, Amelia Earhart and more. Week 3: Arctic Animals Take a chilly plunge into the Arctic region and explore the wonders of its unique wildlife. Through literacy-rich lessons, your students will encounter polar bears, penguins, seals and other fascinating creatures. Encourage their reading comprehension, vocabulary development and creative expression as they engage in activities centered around these captivating Arctic animals. Week 4: Rainforest Explorers Venture into the lush green rainforests and uncover its hidden treasures. From colourful toucans to slithering snakes, this week delves into the rich biodiversity found in rainforest habitats. Engage your students in literacy-focused tasks that enhance their understanding of descriptive language, storytelling and research skills. Week 5: Exploring the Ocean Dive deep into the enchanting world beneath the waves as your students explore the ocean. Through literacy-based activities, they will encounter fascinating marine life, learn about ocean ecosystems and develop a deeper appreciation for our planet’s vast oceans. Enhance their literacy skills through captivating tasks centered around ocean exploration. Week 6: Exploring Space Blast off into a cosmic adventure as your students set their sights on the wonders of space. From astronauts to rockets, planets to constellations, this week will spark their imagination and curiosity about the universe. Engage them in literacy activities that promote scientific vocabulary, comprehension skills and creative expression. Each week’s lesson plans and accompanying resources are meticulously crafted to support and enhance literacy development, communication skills and overall engagement. All materials are provided in PDF format, ensuring ease of use and compatibility across different devices. Buy now and unlock a treasure trove of resources that will inspire, educate and ignite a lifelong love of learning.