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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
French 5 Lesson Unit Bundle : France
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French 5 Lesson Unit Bundle : France

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This is a 5 lesson French unit for beginners, perfect for using with KS2. It teaches children about France and French speaking regions. The lessons are: Lesson 1 - French Countryside - The children learn the vocabulary for places in the countryside in French e.g. lavender fields, rivers and mountains. Lesson 2 - Regions of France - The children learn the vocabulary to describe different regions of France e.g. In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, there are mountains. The lesson teaches children sentences to describe seven different regions. Lesson 3 - French Speaking Countries - The children learn the vocabulary to describe the landscape in different French speaking countries e.g. In Guadeloupe there are beaches. The children are taught sentences to describe eight French speaking countries or regions. Lesson 4 - Paris - The children learn about tourist sites around Paris and how to describe in French places they would like to visit e.g I would like to visit the Eiffel Tower. There is also a bit of information in English about each of the eight places that are mentioned. Lesson 5 - French Festivals - The children learn about six festivals. There is the French word for each festival, a little bit of information in English and two more French phrases linked to the festival. The plans all give details of a starter, how to teach the new vocabulary, followed by a combination of listening activities, speaking activities, reading/writing activities and plenary. Each lesson is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lessons are included in the price. This includes a PowerPoint for each containing the new vocabulary. The PowerPoints are not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open them. In total there are 21 pages of lesson plans (PDFs), 88 PowerPoint slides and 32 pages of resources for the activities (PDFs). This is Unit 12 French designed by Blossoming Minds but could be used individually. This unit could be combined with units 1-5, all created by ‘Blossoming Minds.’ Beginner French 25 Lesson Bundle
King Charles III's Coronation Comprehensions Year 3/4
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King Charles III's Coronation Comprehensions Year 3/4

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This is a set of comprehensions about the celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation. They are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (ages 7-9). The comprehensions cover what a coronation is, a short history of Charles’s life, how Charles and others are celebrating, ways that children can get involved and the King’s charitable projects. There are three differentiated booklets. The higher ability booklet has three pages of text for the children to read before they complete a range of questions that are aimed at extending more able readers. (18 questions) The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into five separate pages with questions on each page. The middle ability has 14 questions and the lower ability contains 12 questions. There are colour and black & white versions of each booklet. Answers are also included. All of the documents are in the zip file. Perfect for using around the Coronation celebrations or for a topic on King Charles III. I’m looking forward to using these with my Year 3 class! PDF file format. You might also be interested in our year 2 comprehensions on the Coronation: King Charles III’s Coronation Comprehensions Year 2
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.
Year 1 Germany reading comprehensions
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Year 1 Germany reading comprehensions

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This resource contains comprehension activities on Germany suitable for using with year 1. There are four different comprehensions: What to do in Germany What to eat in Germany German traditions - Christmas German traditions - Easter There are three differentiated levels. There is a colour and black & white version of each level. Each level contains four short pieces of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. Each passage is followed by 5 simple questions. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text from the middle ability so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. This is not editable. Please click the ‘Read Only’ button to open it. Answers are also included. All of the documents are in the zip file. No further preparation needed. PDF file format.
European countries pack - non-fiction comprehension - Year 1
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European countries pack - non-fiction comprehension - Year 1

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A collection of 9 comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of European countries. All the comprehensions contain a short piece of text with picture clues for tricky words and five simple questions. There are also accompanying PowerPoints for you to read the texts through with your class if you wish. This pack contains: 3 comprehensions on Germany 3 comprehensions on Spain 3 comprehensions on France
Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Non-fiction
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Non-fiction

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A collection of five non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels and includes answers. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. Each booklet contains a title page with helpful words followed by 4 or 5 pages of text with several questions after each piece of information. All of the booklets are in zip files. These are the 5 different topics explored in the comprehensions: Dinosaurs Castles Animal Superpowers Living in Space The Human Body PDF file format There are colour and black & white booklets for the dinosaurs, castles, living in space and human body topics.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Dinosaurs
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Dinosaurs

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about dinosaurs! There are 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 higher and middle ability booklets each have five pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 4 questions per page. The lower ability booklet has five pages of pictures with simpler passages and 3-4 questions per page. Answers are also included. There is a colour and black & white booklet for each of the three levels. PDF file format You might also be interested in: Year 2 Dinosaur Maths - All Topics Year 1 Comprehensions - Dinosaurs - 3 Levels
Year 1 Football World Cup 2018 Pack
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Year 1 Football World Cup 2018 Pack

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This resource is a bundle of activities perfect for using with your year 1 class during the 2018 football World Cup. The bundle contains: Phonics Booklet Maths Booklet Footballers Comprehensions x 5 PDF file format
Year 2 Football World Cup Pack
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Year 2 Football World Cup Pack

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This resource is a bundle of activities perfect for using with your year 2 class during the 2018 football World Cup. All activities are football and World Cup themed. The bundle contains: Spag Booklet x 3 Maths Booklet differentiated 3 ways Footballers comprehension booklet differentiated 3 ways PDF file format
Year 2 comprehension bundle - Wildlife - Science
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Year 2 comprehension bundle - Wildlife - 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: Reptiles Minibeasts Rainforest animals Oceans PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
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?
Bumper KS1 SATs comprehension revision pack
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Bumper KS1 SATs comprehension revision pack

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This is a pack of 15 year 2 SATs style non-fiction comprehensions. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and a similar layout. Perfect to use in the run-up to SATs as either a start of day activity, a main part of a lesson or to send home to parents for children to practise at home. There are a wide range of topics covered, including: Wildlife (x3) European countries (x3) Historical figures from the history curriculum (x4) Sports stars (x3) Spring (x1) General non-fiction (x1) PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Rainforest Animals comprehension - Year 2
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Rainforest Animals comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. This comprehension is all about rainforest animals. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ 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. I hope you find it useful.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Seasons
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Seasons

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A collection of twelve non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2, all with the theme of seasons. There are three different comprehension booklets for each season, covering what happens in that season, what activities you can do in it and what happens to the wildlife. Perfect for cross-curricular learning throughout the year! Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and the same layout. The topics explored in the comprehensions are: What happens in the spring? What can I do in the spring? Spring animals Summer wildlife What happens in the summer? What to do in the summer Autumn wildlife What can I do in the Autumn? What happens in the Autumn? What happens in the winter? Winter activities Winter animals and wildlife PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 summer comprehensions
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Year 2 summer comprehensions

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A bundle of 3 differentiated comprehension booklets aimed at year 2. The following summer themed comprehensions are included: What to do in the summer What happens in the summer Summer wildlife These comprehensions are perfect for using before or after SATs.
Summer-themed KS1 comprehension pack
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Summer-themed KS1 comprehension pack

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This is a pack of 8 year 2 non-fiction comprehensions, all with the theme of summer. These are perfect for using before or after SATs. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and a similar layout. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Footballers Reading Comprehensions
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Year 2 Footballers Reading Comprehensions

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This set of comprehensions is about the world’s top footballers! It covers seven top footballers. The comprehensions are aimed at Year 2 (ages 6-7). There are three differentiated booklets. There are a range of ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘who’, ‘which’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity contains a title page with useful words followed by five pages with short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. The higher ability booklet has 20 questions. The middle ability has 18 questions and the lower ability has 15 questions. Answers are also included. All of the PDF booklets are in the zip file. There is a colour and black & white version for each level. No further preparation required. The comprehensions were updated in May 2024. You might also be interested in our Year 2 World Cup 2022 Football Maths: Year 2 World Cup 2022 Maths : All Topics
Year 2 Euro 2024 Football Maths
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Year 2 Euro 2024 Football Maths

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These Year 2 Euro 2024 and football themed maths questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 30 problems with answers. The questions cover all areas of the curriculum and are perfect for celebrating Euro 2024 with your class! The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and some questions from the Year 3 curriculum. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 1 curriculum. A colour and black & white version of each booklet is included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. No further preparation required. You might also be interested in our Year 2 Euro 2024 Footballers Comprehension End of term Summer themed Year 2 Maths - all topics Year 2 Dinosaur Maths - All Topics Year 2 Summer Olympics Maths : All Topics We also have Year 1 Euro 2024 Football Maths Booklet Year 3 Euro 2024 Football Maths : All Topics
Year 1 Euro 2024 Football Maths Booklet
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Year 1 Euro 2024 Football Maths Booklet

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A collection of 20 football maths activities, perfect for using with year 1 during Euro 2024! The booklet contains 20 activities that children can complete on their own as a start of day activity, a filler or a whole lesson. The tasks cover all areas of the year 1 curriculum, including addition, subtraction, counting, time, mass, height, capacity, shape, fractions and money. A colour and black & white version of each booklet is included. Answers are also included. The booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. No further preparation required. You might also be interested in our Year 1 number and place value booklet We also have: Year 2 Euro 2024 Football Maths Year 2 Euro 2024 Footballers Comprehension
Year 3 Summer Olympics Maths : All Topics
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Year 3 Summer Olympics Maths : All Topics

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These Year 3 Summer Olympics themed maths questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 30 problems with answers. The questions cover all areas of the curriculum and are perfect for celebrating the Paris Olympic Games with your class! The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 3 curriculum and some questions from the Year 4 curriculum. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 3 curriculum. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum. A colour and black & white version of each booklet is included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. No further preparation required. You might also be interested in our Year 3 Euro 2024 Football Maths : All Topics End of term Summer themed Year 3 Maths - all topics We also have: Year 2 Summer Olympics Maths : All Topics