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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
This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for grandfather/grandmother/mother/father/brother and sister in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of an ‘All About Me’ unit.
The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a paired speaking and listening activity, a whole class listening activity, a writing 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. They are in the zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
An 11 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.)
34 PDF pages of resources for the listening activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
2 PDF pages for the written activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
No further preparation needed.
This is Lesson 1 of Unit 3 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
Unit 1 Beginner 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
Unit 3 Spanish lesson bundle : Family members, clothes and pets is available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11762016
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 Christmas in Germany and covers food, Christmas markets, decorations and Christmas trees.
PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
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 Christmas in France and covers St Nicholas’ Day, decorations, food and Epiphany.
PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.
An interactive PowerPoint presentation on 6 different inspirational or historical figures of African or Caribbean descent. The first slide gives the option of clicking on one of the six different figures, after which you are taken to the appropriate part of the presentation which tells you all about the figure.
The slideshow is designed to be used as part of Black History Month or for a thematic study in history.
It is suitable for use with KS2, KS3 or KS4 and can be used for assemblies, as an introduction to history or topic lessons or just as a filler during Black History Month in October.
The figures included are:
Nelson Mandela
Serena Williams
Rosa Parks
Mo Farah
Mary Seacole
Benjamin Zephaniah
A collection of four presentations on various social activists, suitable for using with KS2, KS3 or KS4. The figures included have fought for the rights of women, ethnic minorities or the poor.
Those included in the pack are:
Nelson Mandela
Emily Davison
Millicent Fawcett
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.
This is a presentation on the athlete Mo Farah.
Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4.
The presentation covers his childhood, early success, training, medals and other interesting facts. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
Please note there are no photos of Mo Farah included, owing to copyright restrictions.
A fascinating, inspirational runner, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.
This is a presentation on the poet, musician and writer, Benjamin Zephaniah.
Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4.
The presentation covers his childhood, early success, world tours, music, children’s poetry and current work. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion and a list of some of his books.
Please note there are no photos of Benjamin Zephaniah included, owing to copyright restrictions.
A fascinating, inspirational poet, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.
This bundle contains 10 Spanish lessons for beginners, perfect for using with KS2.
The lessons are:
Lesson 1 - Greetings
Lesson 2 - Emotions and Feelings
Lesson 3 - Greetings for different times of day
Lesson 4 - Introducing Yourself
Lesson 5 - Where you live
Lesson 6 - Numbers
Lesson 7 - How old are you?
Lesson 8 - Colours
Lesson 9 - What do I look like? (eye and hair colour)
Lesson 10 - Describing myself (height and size)
The plans (pdfs) 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 a 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 PowerPoint presentations are not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open them. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations.
In total there are 44 pages of lesson plans (pdfs), 155 slides of animated PowerPoints and 88 pages of games and worksheets (pdfs). All of the lessons are in zip files.
No further preparation needed.
This is Units 1 and 2 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
Each Unit is also available separately.
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
This bundle contains 10 French lessons for beginners, perfect for using with KS2.
The lessons are:
Lesson 1 - Greetings
Lesson 2 - Emotions and Feelings
Lesson 3 - Greetings for different times of day
Lesson 4 - Introducing Yourself
Lesson 5 - Where you live
Lesson 6 - Numbers
Lesson 7 - How old are you?
Lesson 8 - Colours
Lesson 9 - What do I look like? (eye and hair colour)
Lesson 10 - Describing myself (height and size)
The plans (pdfs) 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 a 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. There is a PowerPoint for each lesson which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lessons. You can also play the PowerPoints without the audio. (The PowerPoints are not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open them. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations.)
In total there are 46 pages of lesson plans (pdfs), 153 slides of animated PowerPoints and 86 pages of games and worksheets (pdfs). All of the lessons are in zip files.
No further preparation needed.
This is Units 1 and 2 French designed by Blossoming Minds.
Each Unit is also available separately.
Unit 1 French Greetings and introductions lesson bundle is available here:
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 is a 5 lesson French unit for beginners, perfect for using with KS2. It teaches children numbers, how to say their age, colours, how to describe their eyes and hair and how to describe their height and size. Each lesson is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills.
There is a PowerPoint for each lesson which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lessons. You can also play the PowerPoints without the audio. (The PowerPoints are not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open them. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations.)
Lesson 1 - Numbers
In this lesson children learn numbers up to 10.
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.
All resources needed for the lesson are included:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
24 slide animated PowerPoint presentation
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)
Lesson 2 - How old am I?
In this lesson children talk about how old they are.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘ages’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking activity, written activity and plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation
6 PDF pages for the Speaking activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
6 PDF pages for the Written activity (Colour and Black & White versions and answers)
Lesson 3 - Colours
This lesson involves children learning the vocabulary for seven different colours.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘colours’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a game, reading activity and plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included:
4 page PDF Lesson Plan
11 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation
2 PDF pages of resources for the game
2 PDF pages for the Reading activity (a worksheet and answers)
Lesson 4 - Eye and Hair Colour
In this lesson children learn the vocabulary for describing eyes and hair in French.
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.
All resources needed for the lesson are included:
4 page PDF Lesson Plan
14 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation
Resources for speaking activity (1 PDF page)
Written activity (1 PDF page)
Lesson 5 - Height and Size
This lesson involves children learning the vocabulary for describing their height and size in French.
The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the descriptive vocabulary, a whole class speaking and listening activity, a group sorting activity, reading activity and plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
7 slide animated PowerPoint presentation
12 PDF pages of resources for the speaking activity (colour and black & white versions)
8 PDF pages of resources for the sorting activity (colour and black & white versions)
5 PDF pages for the reading activity (colour and black & white worksheet and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is Unit 2 French designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might be interested in Unit 1 French - Greetings and Introductions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11631397
Units 1 and 2 French Lesson Bundle (1 term) is available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11707386
This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for describing their height and size in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of an ‘All About Me’ French unit.
The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the descriptive vocabulary, a whole class speaking and listening activity, a group sorting activity, 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
7 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.)
12 PDF pages of resources for the speaking activity (colour and black & white versions)
8 PDF pages of resources for the sorting activity (colour and black & white versions)
5 PDF pages for the reading activity (colour and black & white worksheet and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is lesson 5 of Unit 2 French designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might be interested in Unit 1 French 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 is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for describing eyes and hair in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, but would work well if children have learnt some colours in French 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.
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:
4 page PDF Lesson Plan
A 14 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open it. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
Resources for speaking activity (1 PDF page)
Written activity (1 PDF page)
No further preparation needed.
This is lesson 4 of Unit 2 French designed by Blossomingminds.
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 is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for seven different colours in French. The lesson could be used as an individual lesson or as part of a unit.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘colours’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a 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:
4 page PDF Lesson Plan
An 11 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.)
2 PDF pages of resources for the game
2 PDF pages for the Reading activity (a worksheet and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is lesson 3 of Unit 2 French designed by Blossomingminds.
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 is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children talking about how old they are and could be used after children have learnt numbers to 10.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘ages’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking activity, written 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 a zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
A 21 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.)
6 PDF pages for the Speaking activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
6 PDF pages for the Written activity (Colour and Black & White versions and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is Lesson 2 of Unit 2 French designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might be interested in Unit 1 - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle:
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 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 is a 5 lesson Spanish unit for beginners, perfect for using with KS2. It teaches children numbers, how to say their age, colours, how to describe their eyes and hair and how to describe their height and size. The lessons are highly interactive and allow children to practice a range of language skills.
Lesson 1 - Numbers
In this lesson the children learn numbers up to 10.
The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the ‘numbers’ vocabulary, a paired speaking game, a reading game, simple written activity and whole class plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are:
4 page pdf Lesson Plan
23 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 written activity (colour and black & white versions and answers)
Lesson 2 - How old are you?
In this lesson children learn to talk about how old they are.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘ages’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking activity, written activity and plenary.
All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file.
These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘read only’ button to open.)
6 PDF pages of resources for the Speaking activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
6 PDF pages for the Written activity (Colour and Black & White versions and answers)
Lesson 3 - Colours
In this lesson children learn the vocabulary for seven different colours in Spanish.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘colours’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a game, reading activity and plenary game.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
11 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘read only’ to open.)
2 PDF pages for the game
2 PDF pages for the Reading activity (a worksheet and answers)
Lesson 4 - Eye and Hair Colour
This lesson involves children learning the vocabulary for describing eyes and hair in Spanish.
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.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price in the zip file. These are:
5 page Lesson Plan (PDF)
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)
Lesson 5 - Height and Size
In this lesson children learn the vocabulary for describing their height and size in Spanish.
The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the descriptive vocabulary, a whole class speaking and listening activity, a group sorting activity, reading activity and plenary.
All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price and are in the zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
7 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.)
12 PDF pages of resources for the speaking activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
8 PDF pages of resources for the sorting activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
5 PDF pages for the written activity (Colour and Black & White versions and Answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is Unit 2 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
You might be interested in Unit 1 - Greetings and Introductions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388
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 involves children learning the vocabulary for describing their height and size in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of an ‘All About Me’ unit.
The plan gives details of a whole class starter, how to teach the descriptive vocabulary, a whole class speaking and listening activity, a group sorting activity, reading 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 and are in the zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
A 7 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.)
12 PDF pages of resources for the speaking activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
8 PDF pages of resources for the sorting activity (Colour and Black & White versions)
5 PDF pages for the written activity (Colour and Black & White versions and Answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is Lesson 5 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 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 beginners Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for seven different colours in Spanish. The lesson could be used as an individual lesson or as part of a unit.
The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘colours’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a game, reading activity and plenary game. 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. They are in the zip file. These are:
5 page PDF Lesson Plan
An 11 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘read only’ to open.)
2 PDF pages for the game
2 PDF pages for the Reading activity (a worksheet and answers)
No further preparation needed.
This is the third lesson in Unit 2 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds.
Unit 1 - Spanish Greetings and Introductions is available on Blossoming Minds’ shop on the TES here:
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
