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
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
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘dr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This powerpoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘dr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘dr’ sound)
- Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘dr’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with ‘dr’ sound
- Writing a sentence with ‘dr’ sound
- Revision of phase 4 tricky words
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘gr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This powerpoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘gr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘gr’ sound)
- Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘gr’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with ‘gr’ sound
- Writing a sentence with ‘gr’ sound
- Revision of phase 4 tricky words
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘pl.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This PowerPoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘pl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘pl’ sound)
- Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘pl’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with ‘pl’ sound
- Writing a sentence with ‘pl’ sound
- Revision of phase 4 tricky words
This resource is a phonics booklet aimed at EYFS or year 1 (4-6 yrs). It covers all phase 3 sounds, so is perfect for revising the phase at the end of EYFS or checking children’s ability at the beginning of year 1.
There are 20 pages of activities, perfect for children to work on independently during phonics lessons, as a start of day activity or as a filler. Alternatively, send home for parents to work on with children as a homework task.
The theme of this booklet is traditional/fairy tales.
Just print and staple!
PDF file format.
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sp.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This PowerPoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘sp’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sp’ sound)
- Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sp’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with ‘sp’ sound
- Writing a sentence with ‘sp’ sound
- Revision of phase 4 tricky words
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘scr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This powerpoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘scr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Segmenting and blending sounds in real ‘scr’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Filling in missing words
- Writing a sentence with ‘scr’ sound
- Revision of tricky phase 4 words
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘nch.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This PowerPoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘nch’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘nch’ sound)
- Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘nch’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with ‘nch’ sound
- Writing a sentence with ‘nch’ sound
- Revision of phase 4 tricky words
This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sc.’ It takes 15-20 minutes.
This PowerPoint is split into different sections:
- Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to ‘sc’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sc’ sound)
- Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sc’ words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with ‘sc’ sound
- Writing a sentence with ‘sc’ sound
- Revision of phase 4 tricky words
This is a set of fun summer themed maths word problems for the summer term in year 3. There are 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains reasoning questions with answers covering all topics of the curriculum. There are 57 pages of questions in total.
The higher level (called Super Super Challenge) contains questions based on the year 3 and year 4 curriculum.
The intermediate level (called Super Challenge) contains questions based on the year 3 curriculum.
The lower level (called Challenge) contains questions based on the year 2 curriculum.
Pdf file format.
No further preparation required.
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This resource is a fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is the traditional tale of The Three Little Pigs, and includes 3 differentiated levels.
The style and questions are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper.There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who’ and ‘where’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page.
PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
This is a set of fun summer themed maths word problems for the summer term in year 4. There are 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains reasoning questions with answers covering all topics of the curriculum. There are 55 pages of questions in total.
The higher level (called Super Super Challenge) contains questions based on the year 4 and year 5 curriculum.
The intermediate level (called Super Challenge) contains questions based on the year 4 curriculum.
The lower level (called Challenge) contains questions based on the year 3 curriculum.
PDF file format.
No further preparation required.
This is a 5 lesson Spanish unit for total beginners to use with KS2. It teaches children greetings, feelings, how to say their name and how to talk about where they live. The lessons are highly interactive and allow children to practise a range of language skills.
Lesson 1 - Greetings
In this lesson children learn to say hello and goodbye.
The plan gives details of a group starter, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, a simple reading and writing activity and a plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are:
4 page PDF Lesson Plan
A 10 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is non-editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.)
Starter activity (1 PDF page)
Reading and writing activity and answers (3 PDF Pages) (Colour and Black & White)
Lesson 2 - Emotions and Feelings
The focus in this lesson is how to ask ‘how are you’ and reply.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘feelings’ vocabulary, a speaking and listening activity, paired game, reading/writing activity and plenary discussion.
All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in a zip file. These are:
The 4 page PDF Lesson plan
A 21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button in the centre of the page to open it. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow.)
5 PDF pages of resources for the speaking activity
2 PDF pages for the paired game
3 PDF pages for the Reading/Writing activity. There is a colour and black & white version of the worksheet and an answers sheet.
Lesson 3 - Greetings for different times of day
The focus in this lesson is how to greet people at different times of the day.
The plan gives details of a starter game, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, simple reading/writing activity and final whole class activity.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are all in a zip file. These are:
The 4 page PDF lesson plan
A 15 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button in the centre of the page to open it. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow.)
3 PDF pages of pictures for the game
3 PDF pages for the Reading/Writing activity. There is a colour and black & white version of the worksheet and an answers sheet.
Lesson 4 - Introducing yourself / Saying your name
The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone their name and to reply.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘name’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, reading/writing activity and plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are:
The 4 page PDF lesson plan
A 10 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
1 PDF sheet for the speaking/listening activity
2 PDF sheets for the Reading/Writing activity (a worksheet and answers)
All you need to take with you is a ball or beanbag for the whole class game.
Lesson 5 - Where you live
The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone where they live and reply.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘countries’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking activity, writing activity and plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are:
The 4 page PDF lesson plan
A 23 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
5 PDF sheets for the speaking activity
8 PDF sheets for the Writing activity (A worksheet and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is Unit 1 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might also be interested in Unit 2 Spanish All About Me 5 lesson bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11706377
Units 1 and 2 are available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-lesson-bundle-1-term-beginners-11710541
This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a fourth or fifth Spanish lesson, after children have learnt to say hello and talk about how they are feeling. The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone where they live and reply.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘countries’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking activity, writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practice a range of language skills.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are:
The 4 page PDF lesson plan
A 23 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
5 PDF sheets for the speaking activity
8 PDF sheets for the Writing activity (A worksheet and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is lesson 5 of Unit 1 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
Unit 1 Spanish Greetings and Introductions Bundle is available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388
Unit 2 Spanish All About Me 5 lesson Bundle is available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11706377
Units 1 and 2 are available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-lesson-bundle-1-term-beginners-11710541
A simple 30 page presentation retelling Jesus’ parable of the lost son. This parable teaches about how God can forgive, whereas humans find it difficult to forgive. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.
This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2.
The theme in this pack is ‘Harvest.’ There are four different comprehensions:
What is harvest?
Thanksgiving
Harvest around the world
Harvest in Britain
Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help the children work out what they say.
The text is followed by 5 simple questions.
There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text 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. The PowerPoint is not editable.
There is a colour and black & white booklet. Answers are also included.
PDF file format
*GET READY FOR A WHOLE YEAR’S PHONICS*
This resource contains 3 giant interactive PowerPoints with interactive lessons for ALL phase 3 - 5 phonemes. That’s 81 sounds!
Simply click on the sound and you will be taken to the appropriate lesson. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes and is split into the following sections:
- Revision phonemes in a random order
- Introduction to new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound
- Spotting the odd one out
- Reading words
- Phoneme counting
- Phoneme spotting in sentences
- Writing words with sound/filling in missing words
- Writing a sentence
- Revision of tricky words
Simply open the PowerPoint each day and you are ready to teach!
This is a plan and resources for a beginners Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for describing eyes and hair in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, but would work well if children have learnt some colours in Spanish first.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the eyes and hair vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a game, written activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price in the zip file. These are:
5 page Lesson Plan (PDF)
A 14 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. )
Resource for the speaking activity (1 PDF page)
Written activity (1 PDF page)
No further preparation needed.
This is lesson 4 of Unit 2 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might be interested in Unit 1 Spanish Greetings and Introductions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388
Unit 2 Spanish All About Me is available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-all-about-me-5-lesson-bundle-beginners-11706377
Units 1 and 2 are available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-lesson-bundle-1-term-beginners-11710541
This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning numbers up to 10 and could be used as an individual lesson or following a few lessons on basic vocabulary.
The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the ‘numbers’ vocabulary, a paired game, a reading game, reading activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills.
There is a PowerPoint which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lesson. You can also play the PowerPoint without the audio.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
A 24 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
4 PDF pages of resources for the Reading Game (Colour and Black & White versions)
5 PDF pages for the Reading Activity (Colour and Black & White versions and Answers)
This is the first lesson in Unit 2 French designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might be interested in Unit 1 - Greetings and Introductions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11631397
Unit 2 French - All About Me - Age and Appearance is available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11707339
This resource includes an assembly plan and 16 slide PowerPoint for Black History Month in October.
It is suitable to use with KS2 or secondary aged children. The slideshow gives the opportunity to discuss why we might focus on black history for a month. It covers prehistory, ancient civilizations and 18th and 19th century Britain. There are 6 slides which outline key achievements of 6 different people of African or Caribbean descent, who have achieved great things in the past few centuries from Nelson Mandela to Mo Farah. (Please note no photos of the people are included owing to copyright restrictions).
The plan gives details about how to use the slideshow. I like to lead assemblies that are interactive and relevant to the children’s lives, so the plan gives plenty of opportunities for children to discuss ideas, give feedback and reflect.
An interactive advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a Christmas joke! A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages!
