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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Countries Comprehension Bundle - Year 1 and 2
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Countries Comprehension Bundle - Year 1 and 2

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This pack contains six comprehension activities based around the theme of European countries. Perfect for a mixed year 1/2 class. 3 of the comprehensions are aimed at year 1. Each comprehension has a short piece of text and five simple questions. There is also an accompanying PowerPoint for each to help you introduce the texts to your year 1s. 3 of the comprehensions are aimed at year 2. Each comprehension is based on the year 2 SATs reading paper and is differentiated 3 ways. The following topics are included: France Germany Spain PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
What is Shrove Tuesday? (Pancake Day) comprehension - Year 2
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What is Shrove Tuesday? (Pancake Day) comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. The comprehension is all about why we celebrate Shrove Tuesday and what it involves. The booklets are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. I have included 3 differentiated levels and answers. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘how’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format.
Lent Lesson - Giving Something Up - KS1
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Lent Lesson - Giving Something Up - KS1

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This is a plan and resources for a KS1 RE lesson on Lent, with a focus on the theme of ‘Giving Something Up.’ The 5 page pdf lesson plan includes details of a group starter, a discussion, a drama activity, a group written activity, a poem writing activity and a plenary game. There are also differentiated targets, a list of resources and curriculum links and details about assessment for learning methods. All activities are highly interactive and make the topic relevant to the children’s lives as well as introducing them to some facts about Lent and an event that happened during Jesus’ life. There is a 15 slide PowerPoint presentation which contains details about Lent and the bible story used during the lesson. (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) The differentiated templates for the poem writing activity and pictures for the group starter are also included. The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Lent and Easter RE unit. You might also be interested in our Assembly and Key Stage 2 lesson plan on Lent - Giving Something Up: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-lesson-plan-giving-something-up-ks2-11510182 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-assembly-giving-something-up-11514054
Pancake Day Comprehension Bundle - Year 2
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Pancake Day Comprehension Bundle - Year 2

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about pancake day. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. The following comprehensions are included: How to make a pancake What is Shrove Tuesday? Mardi Gras
Winter activities - Comprehension - Year 2
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Winter activities - Comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘how,’ ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about what activities children can do in the winter. It covers building snowmen, making bonfires and celebrating different festivals.
The Ocean (habitats) Reading Comprehension - Science - Year 2
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The Ocean (habitats) Reading Comprehension - Science - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘which,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about the ocean and covers three animals that live in or on the sea. It would be perfect for a habitats topic. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Food Chains - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Food Chains - Science

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet aimed at year 2. It is all about food chains and lets children look at three different food chains, which are explained by one animal or plant in the chain. Perfect to cover the English and Science curriculum. The booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels and answers. PDF file format
Science Reading Comprehension - How animals change as they grow - Year 2
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Science Reading Comprehension - How animals change as they grow - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about how animals change as they grow and focuses on caterpillars, chicks and humans. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, covering the Literacy and Science curriculum at the same time. The booklets are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Reading Comprehension - The Seashore (Habitats) - Science - Year 2
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Reading Comprehension - The Seashore (Habitats) - Science - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about the seashore and would be perfect for a habitats topic. I hope you find it useful. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 SATs style comprehension - Habitats - Woodlands - Science
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Year 2 SATs style comprehension - Habitats - Woodlands - Science

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. The booklet is all about woodlands, so is perfect for teaching about the science topic of habitats. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Reading Comprehension Bundle - Animals and humans - Year 2
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Reading Comprehension Bundle - Animals and humans - Year 2

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A bundle of year 2 SATs style reading comprehension booklets, covering the ‘animals, including humans’ part of the science curriculum. A perfect way to prepare for SATs and cover the animals and humans part of the science curriculum. Each booklet contains a similar style of questions to the SATs reading paper and is laid out in a similar way. They are all differentiated three ways and contain answers. The following themes are covered: How animals change as they grow Staying healthy Basic needs for survival PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Staying Healthy - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Staying Healthy - Science

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet aimed at year 2. It is all about how to stay healthy and covers exercise, food, sleep and hygiene. Perfect to cover the English and Science curriculum. The booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels and answers. There are a range of ‘what,’ when’ and ‘how’ questions as well as some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included, so that you can adapt it to suit your class’s needs.
SATs Reading Comprehension - Basic Needs for Survival - Year 2
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SATs Reading Comprehension - Basic Needs for Survival - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The booklet is about what humans need to survive - air, food and water. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, covering the literacy and science curriculum at the same time. There are 3 differentiated levels, which include a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
ECO Reading Comprehension - What happens in the winter? - Year 2
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ECO Reading Comprehension - What happens in the winter? - Year 2

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This resource is a black and white non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about what happens around us in the winter. It covers daylight hours, weather, plants and animals. Perfect for low-cost printing. (A colour version is also available on the Blossoming Minds website.)
ECO reading comprehension - winter wildlife and animals - Year 2
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ECO reading comprehension - winter wildlife and animals - Year 2

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This resource is a black and white non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. This comprehension is all about winter wildlife and animals. Perfect for low-cost printing. (A colour version is also available on the Blossoming Minds website.)
Reading Comprehension - Is it alive, dead or has never been alive? - Year 2
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Reading Comprehension - Is it alive, dead or has never been alive? - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The booklet explains how we know if something is alive, has once been alive or has never been alive. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, covering the literacy and science curriculum at the same time. There are 3 differentiated levels, which include a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘which’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Reading Comprehensions - Materials - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehensions - Materials - Science

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A bundle of three non-fiction comprehension booklets aimed at year 2, covering the ‘materials’ part of the science curriculum. All three booklets are based on the year 2 SATs reading comprehension paper and are differentiated three ways. They are each four pages containing a short written extract and 2-3 questions. A perfect way to cover the science and literacy curriculum and prepare your class for SATs. PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle - Science

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***Fantastic Value*** A huge bundle of 17 non-fiction SATs style reading comprehensions for year 2. The bundle covers the entire Science curriculum for year 2, so is perfect for cross-curricular learning. Each comprehension booklet has three differentiated levels and includes answers. They are all based on the SATs reading papers from recent years. The following are included: Inventors of materials Materials and forces Properties of materials Plants Staying healthy Basic needs for survival How animals change as they grow Habitats Microhabitats The ocean The seashore Woodlands Rainforest animals Food chains Minibeasts Reptiles Is it alive, dead or has never been alive?
Year 2 Comprehension Pack - Plants, Animals and Humans - Science
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Year 2 Comprehension Pack - Plants, Animals and Humans - Science

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about animals and wildlife. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. The following comprehensions are included: Plants Basic needs for survival Staying healthy How animals change as they grow PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price. Please note: Human and animal comprehensions are available in a smaller bundle
Year 2 Comprehension - William Caxton (Inventor)
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Year 2 Comprehension - William Caxton (Inventor)

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. The booklet is all about William Caxton, who brought the printing press to England and is a suggested figure in the KS1 history curriculum. Perfect for cross-curricular English and History learning. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. PDF file format.