This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different breads and cakes in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a food unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a reading activity and a 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. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (PDF) 5 pages Animated PowerPoint presentation 11 slides (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for speaking and listening activity (PDF - colour and black & white) 2 pages Reading task (PDF - colour and black & white and answers) 3 pages No further preparation needed. This plan is Blossoming Minds’ Spanish Lesson 2 Unit 4, but can be used individually. You might be interested in units 1-3: Beginner Spanish / 15 lessons

This resource is a set of non-fiction comprehension booklets for year 2 all about Mardi Gras, the history of Mardi Gras and the celebrations in New Orleans . There are 3 differentiated levels. The booklets are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and answers are included. There are a range of ‘what’ and ‘where’ 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 with short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format.

A plan and resources for a KS1 RE lesson on Lent, with a focus on the theme of 'Doing Good Deeds.' The 5 page pdf lesson plan includes details of a group starter, a discussion, a game, a simple written activity and a plenary. 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 some events that happened during Jesus’ life. There is a 14 slide PowerPoint presentation covering Lent, good deeds and some events in Jesus’ life. This is non-editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint. The resource for the written activity is 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 KS2 lesson plan and assembly on doing good deeds during Lent: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-lesson-plan-doing-good-deeds-ks2-11506425 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-assembly-doing-good-deeds-11511539

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, with a focus on the science curriculum topic of ‘materials and forces.’ The booklet covers squashing, bending, twisting and stretching. 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. 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,' '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 included. This comprehension is all about Emily Davison. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. PDF file format.

A plan and resources for a KS1 Easter RE lesson on The Last Supper, with a focus on food and objects that we use to remember people. The 5 page pdf plan includes details of a group starter, an introduction to the story, a circle time activity, a simple written activity and a plenary. There are also differentiated targets, curriculum links and details about assessment for learning methods. All activities are highly interactive and make the topic accessible to the children. There is a 22 slide animated PowerPoint presentation telling the story and the resource for the starter and written activity are included. (The PowerPoint is not editable. Click the 'Read Only' button to open.) The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Lent and Easter RE unit. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-supper-powerpoint-easter-11527775 You might also be interested in our KS2 The Last Supper Lesson Plan and The Last Supper Assembly: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-supper-lesson-plan-and-resources-easter-ks2-11515090 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-assembly-the-last-supper-betrayal-11537067

These Year 2 SATs style graphs/statistics revision questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 30 graphs with accompanying questions and answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum and is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (Challenge) contains easier questions covering the Year 2 curriculum. No further preparation required.

A plan and resources for a KS1 RE lesson on Palm Sunday, with a focus on teaching children the story. The plan includes details of a whole class starter, an introduction to the story, a drama activity, a simple written activity and a plenary. There are also differentiated targets, curriculum links and details about assessment for learning methods. All activities are highly interactive and make the topic accessible to the children. The pdf lesson plan is 5 pages. There is also an animated 15 slide PowerPoint presentation telling the story and the resource for the written activity included. The PowerPoint is not editable. (Please click 'Read Only' to open.) I have used this lesson with my Year 1s and they enjoyed it! The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Lent and Easter RE unit. We also sell an amended version of the presentation separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/palm-sunday-story-powerpoint-11514314 You might also be interested in our KS2 Palm Sunday lesson plan, our Year 6 Palm Sunday comprehension and our Palm Sunday assembly: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/palm-sunday-lesson-plan-and-powerpoint-easter-ks2-11514378 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-sats-comprehension-palm-sunday-3-levels-colour-and-black-and-white-11523938 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-assembly-plan-palm-sunday-choosing-the-right-path-11536942

A plan and resources for a KS1 Easter RE lesson on Easter Sunday, with a focus on new beginnings. The 6 page PDF lesson plan includes details of a group starter, an introduction to the story, an outdoor activity, a simple written and art activity and a plenary. There are also differentiated targets, curriculum links and details about assessment for learning methods. All activities are highly interactive and make the topic accessible to the children. There is also a 20 slide animated PowerPoint presentation with the pictures for the starter, the Easter Sunday story and an introduction to the main activity. (This is not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow.) The template for the written/art activity and a Year 1's example are also included. (3 PDF pages) All of the resources for the lesson are in the zip file. The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Lent and Easter RE unit. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-presentation-11542787 You might also be interested in my KS2 Easter Sunday lesson and Easter Sunday assembly: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-re-lesson-ks2-11515913 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-assembly-hope-11846159

A plan and resources for a KS1 Easter RE lesson on Good Friday, with a focus on emotions. The 5 page PDF lesson plan includes details of a paired starter, an introduction to the story, a circle time activity, a simple written activity and a plenary whole class discussion. There are also differentiated targets, curriculum links and details about assessment for learning methods. All activities are highly interactive and make the topic accessible to the children. There is a 16 slide animated PowerPoint presentation telling the story. This is not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow. The templates for the written activity are also included. (3 PDF pages) The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Lent and Easter RE unit. A version of the PowerPoint is available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/good-friday-presentation-11542698 You might also be interested in my Good Friday assembly and KS2 Good Friday lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-assembly-good-friday-making-sacrifices-11846095 tes.com/teaching-resource/good-friday-lesson-plan-easter-ks2-11515866

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using before or during Lent. There are three differentiated booklets on Shrove Tuesday. Each booklet contains information and questions on Shrove Tuesday, its history, how to cook a pancake and the Mardi Gras festival. There are a range of 'what, ' 'when,' 'where' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are also included. PDF file format.

This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). It is a story adapted from Shakespeare’s play of Macbeth. The story is a tragedy and covers the themes of ambition, fate and guilt among others. The story has been adapted so that is is suitable for ages 7-9. 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 based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. Perfect for using during** Shakespeare Week** (12th March) or for a Shakespeare or playwriting topic. PDF file format.