The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
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A display to help your early finishers check if they have included the basics of writing and inform them of what to do next. Great for promoting independence. Suitable for KS1 or KS2. PDF and editable Publisher versions included.
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A document to assess the effectiveness of early years provision - this is perfect for EYFS teachers or leadership to observe and identify the areas of EYFS provision that needs improvement.
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A great booklet for parents of new EAL children. Introduces the English school system and explains how parents can help their children to learn English at home. Editable through Publisher. Pages include:
The school system in England
How to help your child when reading, writing and speaking and listening
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Are you a SENCO looking to gain a deeper understanding of challenging behaviours in your classroom? This double-sided grid is your essential tool for identifying and addressing the environmental factors that may be contributing to these behaviours.
Key Features:
★ Comprehensive Analysis: Explore a wide range of environmental factors, including physical setting, interpersonal dynamics, communication styles, teaching methods, scheduling, and basic needs.
★ Structured Framework: The grid format allows for systematic observation and analysis, helping you pinpoint specific triggers and patterns.
★ Proactive Solutions: By understanding the environmental context, you can develop targeted interventions and strategies to support positive behaviour.
★ Collaborative Tool: Use the grid to facilitate discussions with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
★ Empowering SENCOs: Gain valuable insights into the complex interplay between environment and behaviour, enabling you to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
This resource is designed to help you:
★ Identify the specific environmental factors that may be influencing a child’s behaviour.
★ Develop a deeper understanding of the child’s individual needs and sensitivities.
★ Create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
★ Collaborate effectively with other professionals to develop targeted interventions.
Invest in your SENCO toolkit today and transform your approach to behaviour management!
Ideal for: SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with children with special educational needs.
Jumpstart positive behavior in your primary classroom with this engaging 100 Smiles Behaviour Chart! This simple yet effective tool is perfect for fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging students to strive for their best.
What’s Included:
★ Printable Behaviour Chart: A colorful, visually appealing chart with 100 spaces for smiles, stickers, or stamps.
★ Reward System: Motivate students with a special reward upon reaching 100 smiles.
★ Customizable: Easily personalize the chart with your students’ names and your chosen reward.
Key Benefits:
★ Positive Reinforcement: Focuses on rewarding good behaviour, creating a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
★ Visual Tracking: Allows students to visually track their progress, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.
★ Flexibility: Use smiles, stickers, stamps, or any other small reward to mark positive behaviour.
★ Easy to Use: Simply print and display the chart in your classroom.
★ Suitable for All Ages: Perfect for early years and primary students.
Create a positive and encouraging classroom environment where students are excited to learn and grow!
Ideal for: Behaviour management, classroom management, positive reinforcement, rewards, primary school, elementary school, early years, KS1, KS2.
Kickstart your Year 5 maths curriculum with this comprehensive 5-lesson unit on place value and decimals! Designed to solidify foundational skills and challenge young learners, this resource is perfect for the back-to-school season or anytime you need to reinforce these essential concepts.
What’s Included:
★ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all abilities.
★ 5 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides with clear explanations, examples, and practice problems to enhance student understanding.
★ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: A variety of differentiated worksheets to reinforce learning and assess progress.
★ Place Value Grids: Visual aids to help students grasp the concept of place value up to 1 million and beyond.
Key Skills Covered:
★ Place Value: Understanding the value of each digit in numbers up to 1 million, including decimals.
★ Reading and Writing Numbers: Representing numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form.
★ Comparing and Ordering Numbers: Using place value to compare and order numbers, including decimals.
★ Counting in Powers of 10: Counting forwards and backward in steps of 10, 100, 1000, and beyond.
★ Decimals: Understanding tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, and their relationship to whole numbers.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for Year 5 maths.
★ Engaging and Interactive: Activities are designed to be fun and hands-on, promoting active learning.
★ Differentiated: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
★ Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with all materials provided in a clear and organized format.
★ Perfect for Back to School: Help students refresh their knowledge and build a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Empower your Year 5 students to master place value and decimals with this comprehensive and engaging maths unit!
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A 22 page booklet featuring lots of warm ups and cool downs for KS1 / KS2 PE.
Warm-up and cool-down activities should be incorporated into any training as well as competition routines. The warm-up prepares the body for activity, as well as helping to prevent injury to muscles, which can be more susceptible to injury when cold. The cool-down helps the body clear lactic acid that builds up during any activity. Less lactic acid means less soreness and stiffness the next day!
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Tired of boring spelling tests? Ignite a love for words with these 9 engaging and editable spelling activities! Perfect for morning work, phonics practice, or weekly spelling lists, these versatile worksheets will captivate learners from EYFS to KS2.
What’s Inside:
☆ ABC Spelling: Alphabetise those words!
☆ Stair Step Spelling: Build words step by step.
☆ Picture Spelling: Draw and spell!
☆ Rainbow Spelling: Add a splash of color to your words.
☆ Spelling Sentences: Craft creative sentences.
☆ Make a Wordsearch: Challenge yourself and your friends.
☆ Roll a Spelling: Let the dice decide your spelling adventure.
☆ Pyramid Spelling: Build words like a pyramid.
☆ Secret Code Spelling: Crack the code and reveal the words.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Editable & Versatile: Easily adapt for any age or spelling list.
☆ Engaging & Fun: Spark excitement and creativity in spelling practice.
☆ Multi-Sensory Learning: Cater to different learning styles with visual, kinesthetic, and written activities.
☆ Differentiated: Suitable for a wide range of abilities, including dyslexic learners.
☆ Ready-to-Use: Print and go – no prep needed!
Transform spelling practice from a chore to a joy!
Ideal for: EYFS, KS1, KS2, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, spelling practice, phonics, literacy centers, homework, early finishers, dyslexia support
38 sticker sheets with Reading Tasks for each AF (editable on word). Suitable for Y3 or 4. 21 stickers on each sheet (3x7)
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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 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.
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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
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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.
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Want a simple way to kick off the first week back after Christmas? Start your Spring term the right way with these four English lessons that guide children through the basics of writing a diary entry and using coordinating conjunctions to extend their sentences. They will retell their Christmas Day through diary writing. These lessons have also been adapted so that they can be used with children who do not celebrate Christmas - they can recount another day of the holidays.
This unit includes PowerPoints, differentiated resources and detailed lesson plans to make your first week back as easy as possible.
Lesson 1: Using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
Lesson 2: Features of a diary entry
Lesson 3: Planning a diary entry (through verbal drama activities and planning sheets)
Lesson 4: Writing a short diary entry
Resources included:
4 lesson plans
4 PowerPoints
Starter task - full stops
Lower ability task - using and, but and so
Lower ability task - answers
Middle ability task - joining main clauses with for, and, but, or, yet and so
Higher ability task - joining simple sentences with for, and, now, but, or, yet and so
Diary features
3 diary plans (LA, MA, HA)
LA Writing template
Starter task - co-ordinating conjunctions
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This set of resources is a great way to start off a nursery rhymes unit in an EYFS classroom. Previously used in FS1, this can easily be tweaked to be also used in FS2.
Included in this unit are adult led activities and child led activities across the curriculum that meet the new EYFS curriculum.
It is specially made to enhance children’s vocabulary and number knowledge whilst learning in fun ways.
This unit includes a bumper pack of 26 accompanying resources, an indoor play provision planner and detailed English, maths and Understanding the World differentiated planning.
These file is in PDF format. You can print, laminate, cut the resources out to be reused year after year.
This unit includes:
Planning for English, maths and Understanding the World lessons
Indoor provision planner (with activities already planned)
Construction activity sheets
Creative activity sheets
Dough activity sheets
Literacy activity sheets
Maths activity sheets
Sand activity sheets
Character activity sheet
Word cards (for all nursery rhymes)
Hickory Dickory Dock rhyme sheet
Colouring sheet
Sequencing cards
Mouse mask (cut out and use)
Blank clock
Numbers on mice
QR codes for nursery rhymes (scan and listen)
Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters.
This is the second set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 1 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12553995
What’s Inside:
★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage.
★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities.
★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively.
★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage.
★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum.
★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words.
★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles.
★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go!
Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar!
Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.
Kickstart your KS2 English year with this engaging 5-lesson unit that seamlessly blends personal reflections with imaginative storytelling! Designed for Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource will have your pupils crafting compelling diary entries in no time.
What’s Inside This Complete Unit:
☆ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all learners.
☆ 5 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides with thought-provoking prompts, model examples, and helpful tips to guide students through the writing process.
☆ Adverb Word Bank & Help Sheet: A valuable resource to expand students’ vocabulary and enhance their descriptive writing skills.
☆ Diary “Shopping List” (Features Checklist): A handy checklist to ensure students include all the essential elements of a diary entry.
☆ Paired Activity Sheet: Promote collaboration and peer learning with a structured activity for students to practice and refine their writing.
Key Learning Outcomes:
☆ Diary Writing Skills: Students will master the format, style, and language conventions of diary writing, including first-person perspective, past tense, and informal language.
☆ Sentence Construction: Students will learn to build strong and effective sentences using fronted adverbials, adverbs, and additional information in brackets or dashes.
☆ Punctuation: Students will practice using capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, speech marks, and commas accurately.
☆ Creative Writing: Students will develop their imagination and storytelling abilities by writing a diary entry from the perspective of a Viking character.
☆ Editing and Revising: Students will learn to reflect on their writing, identify areas for improvement, and redraft their work to enhance clarity and impact.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 English, focusing on writing composition, vocabulary development, and grammar skills.
☆ Engaging and Relevant: Combines personal reflections on summer holidays with an exciting Viking adventure to spark student interest.
☆ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
☆ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time.
☆ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for fostering a love of writing in young learners.
Inspire your students to become confident and creative writers with this back-to-school diary writing unit!
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, diary writing, creative writing, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, back to school, key stage 2, key stage two, transition, September, holiday writing, first week back, Viking, The Saga of Bjorn
This EYFS Autumn Continuous Provision Pack offers four weeks of engaging and themed activities that cover both indoor and outdoor areas, helping young learners explore the wonders of autumn.
With hands-on activities such as pumpkin digging, leaf sorting, and woodland animal adventures, this resource promotes sensory exploration, creativity, and fine motor development. Designed to align with the EYFS framework, the pack encourages child-led learning through discovery, role-play, and problem-solving.
The activities are adaptable for varying abilities, making them suitable for differentiated learning in early years settings. Ideal for bringing the autumn season into your classroom while meeting key learning objectives across areas such as maths, literacy, and physical development.
This resource includes:
☆ A variety of autumn-themed indoor and outdoor activities.
☆ Differentiated tasks for children with varying abilities.
☆ Coverage of key areas such as math, sensory play, literacy, and motor skills.
Bring autumn to life in your setting with this comprehensive, easy-to-use resource. Perfect for nurseries, reception classes, and early years educators.
This EYFS Colour Continuous Provision Pack offers four weeks of engaging activities designed for both indoor and outdoor areas, perfect for exploring colours with young learners. The activities focus on sensory exploration, creativity, and early learning skills, encouraging children to experiment with colours through hands-on experiences such as colour sorting, painting, and outdoor colour hunts. Each activity aligns with the EYFS framework, supporting the development of key skills in maths, literacy, and fine motor coordination. The tasks are easily adaptable to suit different abilities, making them ideal for varied learning needs in nursery or reception classes.
This pack includes:
☆ Four weeks of continuous provision activities.
☆ Colour-themed tasks for both indoor and outdoor learning.
☆ Activities that promote sensory development, creativity, and early learning goals.
Enhance your EYFS setting with this comprehensive colour-themed resource, designed to inspire curiosity and learning in children aged 3-5. Perfect for nurseries, reception classes, and early years educators.
Engage your students with this comprehensive Five Pillars of Islam RE Unit, designed for primary school learners. This unit includes seven detailed lessons covering each of the Five Pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj. Students will explore the significance of these pillars through interactive activities, discussions, and role-playing, fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic practices and values.
The lessons are fully planned with PowerPoints, worksheets, and video resources, making it easy for educators to deliver high-quality religious education. From labelling and decorating the Five Pillars, to designing charity boxes and creating prayer timelines, the activities are varied and suitable for different learning styles.
Ideal for RE classes, this unit encourages respect for religious diversity while also linking Islamic beliefs to broader concepts such as morality, charity, and community.
Perfect for teachers looking to provide a thorough, thoughtful exploration of Islam in a classroom setting.