The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Prepare for Ofsted inspections with confidence using this comprehensive and adaptable lesson planner template! Designed to meet the rigorous standards of Ofsted inspections, this resource empowers teachers across KS1-KS4 to create well-structured, engaging, and impactful lessons that showcase outstanding teaching and learning.
Key Features:
★ Ofsted-Focused Structure: The template aligns seamlessly with Ofsted's key inspection criteria, ensuring your lesson plans demonstrate effective teaching practices and promote student progress.
★ Clear and Concise Layout: The user-friendly format allows for easy navigation and efficient lesson planning, saving you valuable time.
★ Key Sections: Includes essential sections for learning objectives, key questions, assessment strategies, differentiation, resources, and more, ensuring a thorough and well-rounded lesson plan.
★ Adaptable for All Subjects: Suitable for all subjects and key stages, making it a versatile tool for any teacher.
★ Promotes Reflection and Improvement: Encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and identify areas for further development.
Benefits:
★ Boost Confidence: Approach Ofsted inspections with peace of mind, knowing your lesson plans are well-structured and demonstrate effective teaching practices.
★ Save Time: Streamline your lesson planning process with this ready-to-use template.
★ Enhance Student Learning: Create engaging and impactful lessons that cater to diverse learning needs and promote student progress.
★ Demonstrate Professionalism: Showcase your commitment to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement.
Invest in your teaching success and impress Ofsted inspectors with this indispensable lesson planner template!
Ideal for: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 teachers, NQTs, supply teachers, and anyone looking to improve their lesson planning and teaching practice.
This two-page PDF displays all the Early Learning Goals for the new EYFS curriculum. Perfect to accompany and help with planning and observations. This can be either printed over two sides of A4 or one side of A3.
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This historical timeline spans from 2500BCE to 2000CE, offering a clear visual reference for comparing significant eras across ancient and modern history. Each period is colour-coded, making it easy to track and distinguish between key timeframes. Ideal for KS2 history, this resource supports learning by providing context for each history unit, whether focusing on ancient civilisations or modern world events.
Perfect as a classroom display, this timeline encourages ongoing reference and reinforces historical understanding throughout the year. A must-have for history subject leaders and whole-school use.
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Our Teacher and Classroom Supplies Checklist is a practical two-page PDF designed to help educators ensure they have everything they need for a successful school year. This resource includes two comprehensive lists: one for personal items every teacher should have and another for essential classroom supplies.
Perfect for new teachers or anyone looking to stay organised, this checklist serves as a helpful prompt to make sure nothing is overlooked. Whether you’re setting up your classroom or preparing for the term ahead, this resource ensures that you have all the necessary tools and materials at hand, creating a well-equipped and efficient teaching environment.
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This handy one-page tracker is designed to simplify your Year 1 guided reading assessments, saving you valuable time while providing a clear snapshot of each child's progress.
Key Features:
★ Foundational and Conceptual Targets: Track both phonics skills (accuracy, fluency, and application) and comprehension abilities (with support, independently, and supporting others) to gain a holistic view of reading development.
★ Highlight Achieved Targets: Easily mark progress by highlighting or ticking off mastered skills, allowing for quick visual reference.
★ Comprehensive Information: Record book title, colour band, date, key questions for discussion, and detailed observations all in one place.
★ Streamlined Assessment: Quickly assess and evaluate students' reading abilities during guided reading sessions.
★ Individualised Learning: Identify areas of strength and areas for further development to tailor your instruction.
★ Free Download: Easily accessible and ready to print, making it a valuable addition to your Year 1 teaching toolkit.
Perfect for: Year 1 teachers, reading specialists, and teaching assistants looking for a user-friendly and effective way to track guided reading progress.
Get your KS2 maths year off to a flying start with this engaging and FREE back-to-school lesson! Designed to set clear expectations and ignite a passion for maths in Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource is perfect for transition days or the first maths lesson of the year.
What’s Included:
☆ Interactive 12-Page PowerPoint: Captivate your students with visually appealing slides that cover essential topics like presentation, neatness, growth mindset, and mastering maths skills.
☆ Quick Maths Quiz: A fun and interactive quiz to assess students’ prior knowledge and get them excited about the year ahead.
☆ Lesson Plan: Detailed guidance for the lesson with suggested questions and activities.
Key Benefits:
☆ Establish a Positive Learning Environment: Set clear expectations for the year ahead, fostering a culture of excellence and growth mindset in your maths classroom.
☆ Build Confidence and Motivation: Help students develop a positive attitude towards maths by showcasing their abilities and setting achievable goals.
☆ Review Essential Skills: Refresh students’ memories on key maths concepts and prepare them for new challenges.
☆ Promote Active Learning: Encourage student participation and engagement through interactive activities and discussions.
☆ Save Valuable Prep Time: This ready-to-use resource requires minimal preparation, allowing you to focus on delivering a fantastic lesson.
Empower your students to become confident mathematicians and set the stage for a successful year of learning!
Ideal for: KS2 Maths, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, back to school, transition, September, expectations, classroom rules, first week back, maths lesson, maths quiz.
Empower your SENCOs and SLT to identify and nurture critical thinking skills in students with special educational needs. This comprehensive one-page document provides a clear framework for observing and assessing key characteristics of critical thinking in the classroom.
Key Features:
☆ Targeted Questions: Thought-provoking questions focus on three core areas of critical thinking:
Having their own ideas: Does the child generate original thoughts and solutions?
Using what they already know to learn new things: Does the child make connections and apply prior knowledge?
Choosing ways to do things and finding new ways: Does the child demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their approach to tasks?
☆ Practical Guidance: Offers clear guidance on what to look for in student behavior and responses, making it easy to identify and document evidence of critical thinking.
☆ Differentiated Approach: Considers the unique needs of SEN students, providing prompts to assess their progress with and without support.
☆ Actionable Insights: Helps educators tailor instruction and interventions to promote the development of critical thinking skills in SEN students.
Benefits:
☆ Enhance Observation Skills: Equip your team with the tools to effectively observe and assess critical thinking in SEN students.
☆ Promote Individualized Learning: Gain valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, enabling targeted support.
☆ Foster a Growth Mindset: Encourage a positive learning environment where all students are empowered to think critically and creatively.
☆ Streamline Assessment: Simplify the assessment process with a clear and concise framework.
Invest in your SEN students’ future by nurturing their critical thinking skills.
Ideal for: SENCOs, SLT, special education teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with students with special educational needs.
Discover the enchanting tale of ‘People of the Rainbow’ a heartwarming story that teaches children the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating individuality. In the magical town of Harmonyville, each unique Rainbow Person represents a different color, coming together to create a vibrant tapestry of unity. Follow Ruby, a little Rainbow Girl, as she learns that change is a beautiful part of life and that, just like the colors of the rainbow, every person is special in their own way. This engaging and uplifting story encourages children aged 8 and above to appreciate differences, fostering a message of love, acceptance, and harmony. Perfect for promoting inclusivity in the classroom!
Class Dojo reward chart where children can exchange their dojos for lots of different prizes! Really motivational and not expensive to fund. Editable so you can change the font or prizes/number of dojos.
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Celebrate Ramadan or enhance your Islamic studies display with this beautiful, FREE lettering set! Featuring uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation, all adorned with intricate Islamic patterns, this resource is perfect for adding a touch of cultural richness to your classroom.
What’s Included:
★ Punctuation: Essential punctuation marks to complete your displays and projects.
★ Editable PowerPoint Format: Easily customize colors, sizes, and arrangements to suit your needs.
★ Print-Ready PDF: High-quality PDF for hassle-free printing and display.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Visually Stunning: Captivating Islamic patterns add a unique and authentic touch to your classroom.
★ Versatile: Perfect for Ramadan decorations, Islamic studies displays, bulletin boards, and more.
★ Educational: Engage students with the beauty of Islamic art and calligraphy while reinforcing letter and number recognition.
★ Easy to Use: Simply print and cut out the letters and numbers, or customize them in PowerPoint for a personalized touch.
★ FREE Download: Enhance your classroom resources without breaking the bank.
Create a vibrant and culturally enriching learning environment with this FREE Islamic Pattern Lettering & Numbers resource!
Ideal for: Ramadan decorations, Islamic studies, cultural awareness, classroom displays, bulletin boards, art projects, EYFS, KS1, KS2.
Our Teaching Assistant Planner Template is a straightforward resource designed to help teachers organise and communicate daily tasks for their teaching assistants. This one-page PDF features an easy-to-use layout with sections to note down the day’s timetable, specific students who need support, and any additional tasks that need to be completed.
The template includes space for teachers to fill in details about each lesson and identify which children require focused attention. It also provides a section for listing other jobs, with a prompt to ensure all tasks are clearly communicated.
Ideal for maintaining clarity and efficiency in the classroom, this planner template supports effective collaboration between teachers and teaching assistants, ensuring that every lesson runs smoothly and all pupils receive the support they need.
Streamline your lesson planning with our one-page Assessment for Learning Template, designed to help teachers reflect on and enhance their classroom practice. This concise PDF includes tables prompting educators to consider key aspects of their lessons, such as what went well, which pupils excelled, and who may need additional support or challenges.
Perfect for both new and experienced teachers, this template covers essential elements like subject, date, and learning objectives. It encourages thoughtful assessment by asking critical questions about next steps, key questions, misconceptions, and common spelling errors. Additionally, it allows you to identify pupils who require further intervention or need to complete their work.
Ideal for use across all subjects, this template is a valuable tool for fostering reflective teaching and ensuring that every lesson meets the needs of all students.
Are you looking for a way to showcase the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning in your EYFS setting? Do you want to inform and inspire your staff and parents about how children learn best? If so, you will love these bright and informative posters!
These posters are based on the latest guidance from Development Matters 2020, which outlines the three sets of characteristics that support children’s learning and development:
Playing and Exploring: Children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’
Active Learning: Children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements
Creating and Thinking Critically: Children have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas, and develop strategies for doing things
Each poster features a clear and concise statement for each characteristic, as well as examples of how adults can support children’s learning through positive relationships and enabling environments. These posters will help you to plan and deliver engaging and meaningful lessons, activities and continuous provisions that foster children’s curiosity, creativity and confidence.
These posters are ideal for displaying in your classroom, staff room, or reception area, as well as for sharing with parents and carers. They will help you to demonstrate your understanding and implementation of the EYFS framework, as well as to celebrate and promote the amazing learning that happens every day in your setting.
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Our Special Educational Needs Reading Assessment Grids are an essential tool for SENCos and teachers working with students in lower and upper primary. These grids help accurately assess reading abilities across various levels, providing a clear understanding of where each child stands before they reach National Curriculum levels.
Designed with both EAL learners and students with additional needs in mind, these grids offer tailored strategies to support progress at each reading level. Although based on QCA levels, this resource remains highly effective for guiding interventions and ensuring targeted support.
Ideal for use in KS1, KS2, and KS3, these assessment grids help educators develop informed, personalized approaches to reading instruction, making them a valuable addition to any SEND or SENCo toolkit.
Do you want to assess your year 1 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists!
These checklists are based on the KS1 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding.
With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning.
These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 1 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.
Do you want to assess your year 5 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists!
These checklists are based on the KS2 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding.
With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning.
These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 5 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.
Do you want to assess your year 4 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists!
These checklists are based on the KS2 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding.
With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning.
These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 4 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.
A proforma of key features of effective AfL and what that looks like in the classroom. Great for Senior Leadership to feedback to teachers at a staff meeting or for preparation for an interview or OFSTED observation.
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