Dive into the fascinating world of magnets and explore the forces that make them so captivating with this comprehensive LKS2 Magnets and Forces Science Unit. Designed to engage and educate young learners, these six outstanding lessons cover essential topics such as friction, magnetic poles, magnetic materials, and magnet strength. Through hands-on experiments, interactive activities, and thought-provoking discussions, students will develop a solid understanding of magnetism and its practical applications. Lesson 1: Friction and Movement on Different Surfaces Discover the role of friction in movement as students compare how things move on various surfaces. Through investigations and recording their findings, students will gain insights into the importance of friction and factors influencing it. Lesson 2: Exploring Friction in Electricity Investigate the concept of friction in the context of electricity. Students will test different materials to find the best one for keeping a map on a car dashboard without it falling off. Through experiments and analysis, they will understand the impact of materials and their frictional properties. Lesson 3: Forces Between Magnets Observe the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets. Students will explore magnetic poles, conduct experiments, and record their observations to develop a general understanding of magnetic forces. Lesson 4: Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials Explore magnetism and classify everyday materials based on their magnetic properties. Through hands-on activities, students will differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic materials, gaining a deeper understanding of magnetism. Lesson 5: Practical Uses of Magnets Discover the practical applications of magnets in everyday life. Students will research and present information about the uses of magnets, identify magnetic materials, and discuss their significance in practical situations. Lesson 6: Testing Magnet Strength Investigate and compare the strength of magnets through fair tests. Students will plan and conduct experiments, record data, and use scientific vocabulary to explain their findings regarding magnet strength. Engage your students with these outstanding lessons that combine scientific exploration and interactive learning. By the end of this unit, students will have a solid understanding of magnetism, magnetic fields, and the properties of magnetic materials. They will also develop critical thinking skills through hands-on experiments and creative activities. Equip your LKS2 learners with a strong foundation in magnetism with this comprehensive science unit. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 gravity for kids worksheet facts ppt lesson revision year 3 year 4 year 5

Five PowerPoint lessons about light and shadows for science. Each lesson contains differentiated activities and bonus SEN/EAL sheets. These lessons have been successfully used for lesson observations and include interactive PowerPoints and links. Identify and sort different sources of light Know how shadows are formed and 4. Understand how shadows change during the day (experiment) Know how light is reflected from surfaces Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 reflection refraction day night sun moon source year 3 year 6 display light and shadows worksheets facts quiz light shadows and reflections vocabulary light and shadows investigation

Bring Roald Dahl’s “George’s Marvellous Medicine” to life in your classroom with our art unit tailored for KS1 and KS2 students. This unit includes 10 well-structured lessons that introduce students to the art of Quentin Blake and other artists. Key Learning Outcomes: Artistic Study: Students will examine Quentin Blake’s illustrations, learning to recognize and appreciate different artistic styles. Skill Development: Children will practice sketching and painting, emulating Quentin Blake’s style, including portraits, using a variety of tools such as pencils, charcoal, and felt tips. Understanding Scale: The lessons guide students in creating art at different sizes, from small sketches to larger paintings. Painting Skills: Students will learn various painting techniques, including how to create washes and other effects. Crafting Experience: A creative project is included where students craft their own potion bottles from felt, applying basic stitching techniques. Resources Provided: Lesson Plans: Clear and detailed instructions for each lesson to ensure effective teaching. PowerPoint Presentations: Visual aids for each lesson to guide students through the art-making process. Supporting Materials: Resources in PDF, PowerPoint, and PNG formats to complement the lessons. Suitable for Grades: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) This unit provides a fun and educational way to combine art with literature, helping students develop a passion for both subjects. Keywords: Art Unit, Quentin Blake, Sketching, Painting, Potion Bottle Craft, KS1, KS2, Year 1-6

This Gymnastics pack includes 9 lesson plans, an expectations sheet that differentiates three ways and flashcards for different moves that can be demonstrated in this unit. Perfect for Lower Key Stage 2, each lesson plan contains learning objectives, a warm up, development task and composition task before a cool down activity. Each section also has tips for the teacher in red italics. The 28 flashcards have images and descriptions of different movements they might want to cover in the unit. All files are in PDF format. lks2 ks2 year 3 year 4 outstanding key stage two

Ignite your students’ creativity and deepen their understanding of the moon with this comprehensive Moon Art Unit. This resource pack includes three thoughtfully designed lessons complete with planning, PowerPoint presentations, and a wide range of resources. Embark on a journey to discover the moon’s mysteries while nurturing your students’ artistic skills. Lesson 1: Shades of the Moon In this lesson, students will learn to use pastels to expertly shade the moon. Through engaging activities and discussions, they will explore the different parts of the moon and the techniques used to capture its features. The success criteria ensure that students can understand the moon’s composition, name its different parts, and create their own moon maps using white pastels and light smudging for detail. Lesson 2: Shades of Grey Building on their previous knowledge, students will learn to mix black and white to achieve various shades of grey. They will explore the concept of colour blending and apply it to create smooth transitions from white to black. The lesson includes hands-on activities where students practice mixing paint and achieve gradual changes in colour. The success criteria emphasize starting with white and progressively transitioning to black while avoiding abrupt jumps in colour. Lesson 3: Lunar Viewfinder In this final lesson, students will use a viewfinder to select a specific area of the moon’s surface to sketch and paint. They will focus on observing colours, textures, and shapes to recreate the details accurately. Students will utilize their shading skills and pay attention to blending and mixing paints to match the shades of grey in their chosen area. The success criteria encourage students to demonstrate their ability to choose an interesting view, sketch the details, and achieve colour accuracy through careful blending. Each lesson is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, which provides visual aids and guidance throughout the learning process. Additionally, the resource pack includes a moon map website, a “how to draw the moon” video, strip frame templates, black circular paper, pastels, paint, viewfinders, sketching pencils, and more. Unleash the imagination of your students and foster their artistic expression while unraveling the wonders of the moon. Engage them in a multidisciplinary learning experience that combines art and science. Purchase this Moon Art Unit today and watch your students’ creativity soar to new heights! Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com space y3 y4 y5 y6 lks2 uks2

Jumpstart your students’ imaginations and enhance their writing abilities with this versatile collection of story starters! This 11-page PowerPoint features a variety of prompts and activities designed to inspire creative narratives and develop essential writing techniques. It is ideal for time fillers and supply teachers to create lessons with no prep. What’s Included: Diverse Story Starters: Explore different approaches to storytelling, including characterization through dialogue and description, action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions, and thought-provoking one-sentence prompts. Character Development: Encourage students to create well-rounded characters with distinct personalities and motivations. Setting the Scene: Help students craft immersive settings that transport readers into the heart of the story. Action and Suspense: Inspire thrilling narratives with action-packed prompts that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Descriptive Language: Encourage the use of vivid vocabulary and sensory details to paint a picture with words. Flexible Use: Perfect for English lessons, morning work, writing centers, or early finisher activities. Benefits: Boosts Creativity: Sparks imagination and encourages students to explore different writing styles. Develops Key Skills: Enhances writing fluency, vocabulary, sentence structure, and descriptive language. Suitable for All Abilities: Differentiated prompts cater to a range of writing levels. Ready-to-Use: No prep needed - simply project the PowerPoint and let the writing begin! Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators to support effective writing instruction. Spark a love of writing and watch your students’ stories come to life! This eleven page PowerPoint has lots of different focuses, including: Characterisation through direct speech (x2) Characterisation through description (x2) 10 character pictures Action (x2) Description (x2) x6 one sentence starters english fiction writing ks1 ks2 lks2 uks2 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 outstanding plenary assessment prompt supply teacher

Enhance your EYFS setting with our detailed Animals and Pets Continuous Provision Pack. This resource provides a full four weeks of engaging, themed activities designed to support continuous provision in both indoor and outdoor environments. Product Features: Structured Four-Week Plan: Offers a month’s worth of activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage across multiple learning areas. Indoor and Outdoor Activities: Includes two carefully crafted activities per week for each learning area, promoting varied and consistent engagement. Activity Breakdown: Each activity features a title, a concise description, guidance for creating an enabling environment, and differentiation strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs. Comprehensive Learning Areas: Indoor stations include water, sand, malleable, sensory, easel, creation, investigation, role play, writing, maths, carpet, small world, reading den, construction, games and puzzles, and computer areas. Outdoor stations focus on construction, role play, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, literacy, maths, creativity, and small world activities. This pack is an invaluable resource for EYFS practitioners seeking to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment centered around the theme of animals and pets. Keywords: EYFS, continuous provision, animals and pets activities, indoor and outdoor learning, Early Years resources, educational activities, continuous provision pack, early years development.

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a newspaper report. This newspaper report is actually based on Kensuke’s Kingdom, however no knowledge of this text is needed. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a newspaper report. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features of a newspaper report. To analyse and evaluate the language and structure of a newspaper report. To infer and deduce information from a newspaper report. To evaluate and respond to a newspaper report. To identify and compare the features of a newspaper report. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2

This 10 lesson guided reading unit is all about informal letters. The three included texts are based on the casual, everyday life, including informal vocabulary and structure. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in informal letters. Learning objectives: To analyse and compare the features and structure of a letter. To infer and explain the writer’s feelings and opinions from a letter. To understand and summarise the main points of a letter. To summarise the main points of a letter and to write a question based on the text. To identify and describe the features and content of an informal letter. To identify and describe the features and content of an informal letter. To analyse and compare the tone and purpose of an informal letter. To understand and summarise the main points of the introduction of an informal letter. To infer and explain the writer’s feelings and opinions from the body and the conclusion of an informal letter. To evaluate and improve the organisation and structure of an informal letter. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

This 5 session guided reading unit is all about a balanced argument. The included text is based on reasons for and against school uniform. Great to study across a week or half term, these sessions are based around reading the text together as a whole class (or group) and predicting, clarifying vocabulary and exploring the text. Children will build up a knowledge of the features and language used in a balanced argument text. Learning objectives: To identify and explain the features and structure of a balanced argument and to express their own opinion on the topic. To compare and contrast different points of view on school uniforms and to use conjunctions to link ideas. To analyse the language and techniques used to present the negative aspects of school uniforms and to evaluate the strength of the arguments. To evaluate the validity and reliability of the statements in a balanced argument and to justify their own opinion on the topic. To summarise the main points of a balanced argument and to write a conclusion that states the writer’s opinion and the reasons for it. Y3 Y4 reciprocal reading LKS2 ks2 outstanding ofsted

When you purchase this product, you will receive a detailed 5-lesson unit designed to introduce Year 3 and Year 4 students to the foundational steps of addition. The unit includes differentiated tasks for each lesson (mild, spicy, and hot), catering to diverse learning needs. You’ll also find a pre- and post-assessment to track students’ progression throughout the unit. The lessons cover concrete addition using Dienes, pictorial methods, efficient strategies, expanded addition, and the column method. Students will learn to solve addition problems using hands-on manipulatives, visual strategies, and efficient mathematical methods. This unit encourages fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills while ensuring that learners build confidence in their understanding of addition. Perfect for classrooms following mastery approaches and ideal for Ofsted observation, NQT lessons, or regular teaching sessions. Concrete addition using Dienes Pictorial addition Efficient methods Expanded method Column method Tags: Ofsted outstanding problem solving reasoning fluency interview observation

Help young learners explore Jewish beliefs about God with this comprehensive lesson designed for KS1. This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, three worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide your teaching. Students will learn that Jewish people believe in one God and discover ways Jewish families remember God through the mezuzah and the Shema prayer. This lesson features interactive and creative activities, such as writing, drawing, and a fun class craft to make their own mezuzah. It’s an engaging way to introduce religious concepts while promoting discussion and reflection on the importance of remembering special things in life. Perfect for whole-class teaching, this resource encourages children to connect religious teachings to their own experiences and values. Ideal for RE lessons or assemblies. Includes: Lesson plan 12-slide PowerPoint Something Special to Remember worksheet Something Special to Remember WAGOLL Answer Sheet My Special Reminder at Home worksheet Create a Class Mezuzah Instructions L.O.: Understand that Jewish people believe in one God and have ways of remembering God. Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2. Keywords: Jewish beliefs, RE, Judaism, mezuzah, Shema, God, KS1, primary religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, differentiated activities.

Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your youngest learners with this outstanding 5-week gymnastics unit! Designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1, this comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to gymnastics skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment. What’s Included: ✶ 5 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for Emerging, Developing, and Secure levels, key questions to prompt student thinking, and success criteria to track progress. ✶ Simple and Easy to Follow: The lesson plans are designed with busy teachers in mind, offering a clear structure and easy-to-understand instructions. ✶ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential gymnastics skills such as body shapes, rolling, balancing, jumping, and moving on apparatus. ✶ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring everyone can participate and succeed. ✶ Promotes Physical Literacy: Helps children develop a lifelong love of movement and physical activity. Why Choose This Resource? ✶ Outstanding Quality: Graded as outstanding, this unit has been rigorously designed and tested to ensure maximum impact. ✶ Comprehensive and Engaging: Covers a wide range of gymnastics skills and concepts in a fun and interactive way. ✶ Saves You Time: No need to spend hours planning – everything you need is right here! ✶ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to explore their physical abilities and develop a positive self-image. Give your EYFS and Year 1 students the best possible start in gymnastics with this outstanding unit! Ideal for: EYFS, Year 1, KS1, gymnastics, PE, physical education, movement skills, gross motor skills, coordination, balance.

Are you looking for a fun and engaging lesson on painting with a paintbrush for your key stage 1 pupils? Look no further than this resource pack, which includes everything you need to teach this topic in a creative and interactive way. This resource pack contains: ★ A detailed lesson plan that outlines the learning objective, success criteria, starter activity, main input, main activity, differentiation, plenary and item list. ★ A PowerPoint presentation that supports the main input and plenary, with text boxes for the teacher to read and key questions to ask the pupils. It also includes images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques. ★ Examples of paintings sheets that show some paintings that use different techniques and colours. You can use these sheets as a reference or print them out and display them in the classroom. ★ Questions about paintings sheet that contains some questions to test the pupils’ understanding and appreciation of the paintings. You can use this sheet as a worksheet or as a discussion prompt. This resource pack is suitable for KS1 children and covers the following skills and knowledge: ☆ How to identify the parts of a paintbrush: the handle, the ferrule and the bristles. ☆ How to hold and use a paintbrush correctly, with a relaxed grip and the bristles pointing downwards. ☆ How to use the dip, dip, dab method to apply paint, using water, paint and a palette. ☆ How to create different shades of colours by adding more or less water or paint. ☆ How to observe and describe paintings that use different techniques and colours. This resource pack is designed to inspire and motivate your pupils to explore and experiment with painting with a paintbrush. It will also help them to develop their artistic skills and express their creativity. Download this resource pack today and make your lesson a masterpiece! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS1 Space Art Unit - 5 lessons ☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons ☆ KS1 African Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons Customer Support If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products. Special Offer: We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer.

This Year 3/4 unit of 6 lessons contains 5 lesson plans to easily teach children all about building their hockey skills. It also contains sports cards to be used in games in the unit. Each lesson plan contains: ★ Learning objective ★ Success Criteria ★ Warm up ★ Teacher Input ★ Main activities ★ Plenary and cool down ★ Resource list Learning objectives: To be able to demonstrate control and manipulation of a hockey ball through dribbling and travelling techniques. To be able to dribble a hockey ball with control and accuracy while moving in different directions. To be able to develop basic hockey skills such as dribbling, passing, and controlling the ball. To be able to apply dribbling and running skills in a game of hockey and demonstrate teamwork and movement. and 6. To be able to demonstrate and apply various hockey skills through controlled movements and game situations. PE physical education outstanding ofsted gym exercise lesson plans

Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your Year 1 students with this outstanding 6-week PE unit! This comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to basic movement and ball skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment. What’s Included: ✶ 6 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for various skill levels, key questions to prompt student thinking, and success criteria to track progress. ✶ Simple and Easy to Follow: The lesson plans are designed with busy teachers in mind, offering a clear structure and easy-to-understand instructions. ✶ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential movement skills like agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, as well as ball skills such as rolling, throwing, and catching. ✶ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring everyone can participate and succeed. ✶ Promotes Physical Literacy: Helps children develop a lifelong love of movement and physical activity. Why Choose This Resource? ✶ Outstanding Quality: Graded as outstanding, this unit has been rigorously designed and tested to ensure maximum impact. ✶ Comprehensive and Engaging: Covers a wide range of movement and ball skills in a fun and interactive way. ✶ Saves You Time: No need to spend hours planning – everything you need is right here! ✶ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to explore their physical abilities and develop a positive self-image. ✶ Subject Lead Approved: Created by an experienced PE subject lead with a deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development. Give your Year 1 students the best possible start in PE with this outstanding unit! Ideal for: Year 1, KS1, PE, physical education, movement skills, ball skills, coordination, balance, agility,

Help your KS1 students explore key Jewish symbols with this comprehensive RE lesson plan. Designed to introduce young learners to the significance of symbols like the Star of David, menorah, and mezuzah, this resource encourages comparison between Jewish symbols and those in the children’s own lives. The lesson includes a 13-slide PowerPoint and worksheets to support a deeper understanding of Judaism through engaging activities such as drawing, writing, and crafting. Children will learn about the meanings behind these important symbols and how they help express beliefs. They’ll also have the opportunity to design their own symbol, fostering personal reflection on the role of symbols in expressing values and identity. Includes: Detailed lesson plan 13-slide PowerPoint Writing about a Jewish symbol worksheet Writing about a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet Draw and label a Jewish symbol worksheet Draw and label a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet Create your own symbol worksheet Create your own symbol WAGOLL answer sheet L.O.: Recognise important Jewish symbols and understand their meanings. Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2. Keywords: Jewish symbols, Star of David, menorah, mezuzah, Torah, KS1 RE, Judaism, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, Jewish beliefs, Jewish artefacts, RE resources.

Roll into the new term with this fundamental ball skills unit. Used across 5 lessons, this unit comes with 5 detailed lesson plans that are easily adaptable for EYFS and KS1. There is differentiated success criteria for EYFS, Y1 and Y2. Created by an experienced PE subject coordinator, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by PE professionals and leadership teams. Files included: ✸ x4 lesson plans (spread across 5 lessons) ✸ Success criteria for throwing, catching and using a racket ✸ Bean game ideas Lesson 1 Learning Objectives: To perform basic catching skills To follow instructions To understand expectations in PE (R/Y1) Basic Skills & Personal Development: Catching a large ball. (EYFS) Show good control and coordination (EYFS) Throwing and catching skills (Yr 1 / 2 ) Lesson 2 Learning Objectives: Send and receive a ball To show an awareness of the immediate space around our bodies. To practise different ways of sending and receiving a ball. Basic Skills & Personal Development: How to roll different equipment. How to move and stop equipment safely. (Y1) How to catch with both hands. (Y1/2) Lesson 3 Learning Objectives: To use a racket To use space to move safely around others. To use a racket safely to send and receive a ball. Basic Skills & Personal Development: EYFS: Experiments with different ways of moving. Shows increasing control over an object in pushing, patting, throwing, catching or kicking it. Year 1 / 2: Hit a ball with a racket. Follow rules set e.g. Follow a line with a ball. Lesson 4 / 5 Learning Objectives: To perform basic actions using different body parts. To use hands and feet to send and receive a ball. To hit a target with a ball. Basic Skills & Personal Development: EYFS – Thawing an object with increasing control and accuracy Year 1 – Throw an object in different ways Year 2 – Use hitting, rolling and kicking during a game Tags: Y1 Y2 subject lead leader physical education fitness athletics funs basketballs tennis Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This term, create some fantastic Christmas decorations with your class with this Christmas art unit! Planned by an experienced art lead, this unit includes tips and tricks to help you deliver these lessons with ease. Over four lessons (could be made into five or six lessons depending on time), children will design and create a clay and fabric Christmas decoration. Lesson 1: To explore and develop ideas To design and make images and artefacts, trying out tools and techniques and applying these to materials and processes Evaluate and develop their work Lesson 2: To design and make images and artefacts, trying out different tools and techniques. Y2s -To practise and reinforce some of the sewing skills they learnt in Y1 Y1s - To introduce the running stitch and safe use of using a needle This unit contains: Detailed lesson plans Example images of clay decorations Example images of fabric decorations Christmas images xmas KS1 KS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 clay art design and technology bauble tree