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

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This unit is a great way to kick off a Romans topic. These five lessons guide children through the basics of writing a diary entry and using prepositional phrases to describe. They will learn and write about everyday Roman life. Each lesson includes planning (differentiated 3 ways), PowerPoint and resources (some adapted for EAL/SEN children). Lesson 1: L.O. Use prepositions to show time. Success Criteria I understand what a preposition to show time is. I can identify time prepositions. I can use time prepositions as openers. Lesson 2: L.O. Make notes on the day in the life of a Roman. Success Criteria I can create identify areas to research based on Roman life. I can find information about different areas of Roman life. I can use notes to record information. Lesson 3: L.O. Plan a diary entry. Success Criteria I can discuss my ideas with a partner. I can use prepositions to show time in my plan. I can organise ideas into paragraphs. Lesson 4 and 5: L.O. Write a diary entry. Success Criteria I can use prepositions to show time. I can use informal language to write a diary entry. I can use my plan to write a diary entry. I can write in paragraphs. Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2

Prepare for your Key Stage 1 teacher interview with this comprehensive resource pack, perfect for aspiring educators looking to impress! The 4-page PDF includes 10 example interview questions with exemplary answers, designed to showcase your teaching skills and reflect your in-depth understanding of best practices in the classroom. Along with the interview preparation, you’ll also receive three editable application examples in Word format, ideal for tailoring to your own experience. Whether you’re new to interviews or looking to refine your responses, this resource will help you feel confident and ready to succeed. It’s a fantastic tool for anyone applying for teaching roles in primary education, especially within Key Stage 1. The pack covers key areas like lesson planning, behaviour management, and collaboration with colleagues, ensuring you are well-prepared to demonstrate your expertise. Key Features: ★ 10 realistic Key Stage 1 teacher interview questions with model answers ★ Practical tips for preparing your responses with confidence ★ Editable application examples to help you craft a standout CV and cover letter ★ Easy-to-use format, ideal for personalising and using in your job applications Perfect for teachers applying for Key Stage 1 roles in primary schools. Get ready to impress with this essential preparation pack! Keywords: Key Stage 1 teacher interview, primary school teaching interview, teacher application examples, interview preparation, teacher job application, primary education interview questions, teacher role interview answers

Start the school year off on the right foot with these 14 KS2 Transition Day / First Day Activities. Designed to foster a positive classroom environment and build relationships among students, these activities will help ease the transition into a new year group. From introductions and expectations to personal learning goals and learner presentations, this resource pack offers a variety of engaging and interactive activities to make the first day a memorable and enjoyable experience. With resources such as bingo card templates, learning shield templates, speech bubble templates, and more, you’ll have everything you need to create a vibrant and welcoming classroom display. Empower your students to reflect, express themselves creatively, and get to know their peers with these fun-filled activities. Perfect for teachers looking to make the first day of school a special and productive one. This set of lesson plans, a PowerPoint and accompanying resources includes 14 activities and ideas and can easily be adapted to suit all KS2 year groups (and even KS1). Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Create some festive sparkle with these 4 Christmas Card Design and Technology Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. These lessons are based on the National Curriculum statements for Design and Technology in KS2 and follow the practise of Research, Design, Make and Evaluate. Children will create a Christmas card with moving parts, such as a flap or pop-up. These are suitable for children across KS2 and really gets children thinking about the process behind product design. This unit contains a PowerPoint, lesson plan and worksheets for each lesson. There are 48 PowerPoint slides altogether. Resources included: x4 lesson plans x4 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) x4 Research worksheets Lesson 1 and 2: L.O. use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups . L.O. generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches Lesson 3: L.O. select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately L.O. select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities Lesson 4: L.O. investigate and analyse a range of existing products L.O. evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work y5 y6 outstanding y3 y4 year 5 year 6 year 3 year 4 ks2 lks2 uks2 art design technology education Christianity xmas santa snow festive activity activities last week of term winter

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Get stitching with this Bayeux Tapestry art unit! Perfect for those studying Medieval times or art through the ages, children will find out about the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 whilst practising their fabric artistry skills. Children will plan, design and create a piece of art that represents a section of the Bayeux Tapestry from felt and stitching, learning the skills of stitching and applique and comparing this to the modern day artistry of embroidery. Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary. Resources included: x5 lesson plans x5 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) Templates to trace and cut out Pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry for inspiration Lesson 1 L.O To experiment with creating art work using fabric and stitch. Lesson 2 L.O. To plan a design inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. L.O. Use applique to attach fabric together. Success Criteria: I can try using fabric and the technique of stitching. I can thread a needle. I can secure a thread. I can try to create different effects with stitch (some neat, some messy). Lesson 3 L.O To create a stitching plan. L.O. To create a story through fabric. Success Criteria: I can draw a simple, bold design. I can add clear, individual stitches in colour. I can select areas to create with applique. Lesson 4 and 5 L.O To create story scenes in fabric, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. Success Criteria: I can be accurate (tracing / cutting / stitching). I can explain my colour choices (felt and thread) I can thread my needle I can secure my thread I can stitch Whole planning unit written by experienced KS2 teacher, rated Outstanding. normandy war medieval times history art historical art artists study fabric embroider year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 key stage 2 key stage two

This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with videos, lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets. At the end of the unit, children will create an Easter wreath using pictures from the Easter story and ‘eggs’ containing scriptures about Easter. Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils. This unit contains lessons about: ✸ Palm Sunday ✸ The Last Supper ✸ The Garden of Gethsemane ✸ The Crucifixion and Resurrection Files included: ✰ x4 lesson plans ✰ x4 PowerPoints ✰ Palm Leaf Template ✰ The Last Supper Worksheet ✰ Betrayal Worksheet ✰ Easter Wreath Scripture Eggs ✰ Easter Wreath Pictures ✰ The Saviour Suffers in Gethsemane video KS1 Y2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 Christianity Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

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This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets. At the end of the unit, children will have understood the story of Palm Sunday, written recounts of the The Last Supper, the crucifixion and the resurrection, . Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils. This unit contains lessons about: ✸ Palm Sunday ✸ The Last Supper ✸ The Crucifixion ✸ The Resurrection Files included: ✰ x4 lesson plans ✰ x4 PowerPoints ✰ Front cover (for books) ✰ Palm Sunday worksheet ✰ The Last Supper closed passage ✰ The Last Supper key points ✰ The Last Supper reading ✰ Palm Sunday reading ✰ Crucifixion short story ✰ Crucifixion reading ✰ The Eucharist information sheet ✰ A Dreadful Day reading ✰ The Crucifixion statements ✰ The Crucifixion statements to trace ✰ The Resurrection statements ✰ The Resurrection statements to trace ✰ A Happy Day reading ✰ Goodbye at Last reading KS2 Y4 Y5 Y6 Upper Key Stage 2 Christianity Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

This African mask unit can be used across Art and Design & Technology to help children to design and create their own African mask inspired by the culture and traditions of many different African cultures. By the end of this unit, the children will have created their own wearable African mask made from clay. The children will be able to present some key facts about the use of masks in different cultures. They will extend their understanding of the mosaicking technique and practise using sculpting materials with confidence. In this lesson the children will be reviewing what they know about masks and making them out of clay. By the end of the lesson they should have a clear idea of what their mask will look like. In this lesson the children will start to create their mask from clay. They should review their flow diagram from last lesson and be able to use a variety of tools to manipulate the clay ready for decoration. Children will demonstrate in their evaluations an understanding of what makes a good quality ceramic sculpture. tags: ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 culture history geography design and technology D&T key stage 2 ppt african masks planning african mask template facts art making african masks

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Four lessons aiming to teach sketching still life objects for art. Detailed outstanding planning. Investigate still life art and the artists that made it popular. Sketch objects showing light and dark , good use of shape and space. Evaluate and modify work. Sketch objects in detail, using a viewfinder. (Cezanne) Use knowledge of shape and space to help us create a background for still life. Evaluate work and make ongoing modifications. Use the work of the cubist artists as starting points for own work. (Juan Gris) Draw objects in detail using line and tone. Combine different materials and media to produce a still life. Draw from real life objects. Look at different ways of making a balanced composition. Use different shading techniques to create form. Evaluate and modify work. ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 art design artist study

Have a celebration of all things reading with this bumper pack of magical wizard activities! These lessons are perfect if you need some activities for a themed book day or reading day. They are also great alongside a Harry Potter class novel. These four activities each come with a lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets and accompanying resources, such as a word bank. They also come with differentiated activities (easy, mid-level and hard). This resource includes: x4 Lesson plans x4 PowerPoints Editable word mat Colours and Verbs word mat Hogwarts house worksheet House qualities word mat Spells worksheet Potion worksheet Learning objectives: Lesson 1: I can design my own Hogwarts house. Lesson 2: I can create my own magical spell. Lesson 3: I can write my own potion recipe. Lesson 4: I can write my own Honeydukes setting description. Tags: year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks2 magic wizarding world Harry broom spells Philosopher’s Potter

This complete KS1 RE unit on Easter includes five fully planned and engaging lessons exploring the Easter story and its significance to Christians. Designed to develop children’s understanding of key events, Christian beliefs, and traditions, this unit is perfect for EYFS and KS1. What’s Included? ★ 5 fully planned lessons with clear learning objectives ★ Teacher-friendly lesson plans with step-by-step guidance ★ Engaging PowerPoint presentations to support learning ★ Activities for varied abilities ★ Worksheets and resources Lesson Overview: ★ Lesson 1: What is Easter? Understanding the key events ★ Lesson 2: Palm Sunday – Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem ★ Lesson 3: Good Friday – The Crucifixion and its meaning ★ Lesson 4: Easter Sunday – The Resurrection and new life ★ Lesson 5: Easter Traditions – How Christians celebrate today Why Choose This Resource? ★ Saves you time – Ready-to-teach lessons with minimal prep ★ Engages learners – Fun activities, discussions & creative tasks ★ Aligned to the KS1 RE curriculum – Covers key objectives ★ Supports different learning styles – Visual, written & interactive Perfect for classroom teachers, RE leads, and supply teachers, this resource makes teaching Easter engaging and stress-free. Ideal for RE lessons with cross-curricular links with literacy and art.

Give your KS2 English curriculum a boost with our all-encompassing Beowulf Writing Unit. Crafted by seasoned literacy educators, this 10-lesson pack dives into the legendary tale of Beowulf, all while helping students hone their writing prowess. What’s Included: ✸ 10 Complete Lessons: Each lesson comes with clear objectives, engaging activities, and thoughtful questions. ✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Eye-catching presentations to bring each lesson to life. ✸ Differentiated Resources: Tailored word banks, writing frames, and support sheets to cater to diverse learners. ✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Activities like character sketches, diary entries, setting descriptions, and imagining new endings. ✸ Skill-Building Focus: Emphasis on rich descriptive language, character development, and strong narrative structure. ✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Exercises and questions to boost comprehension and inference skills. ✸ Culminating Project: A class book featuring the students’ best work. Why Choose This Beowulf Writing Unit? ✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Designed to meet KS2 English standards, focusing on writing, vocabulary, and reading skills. ✸ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history and literature. ✸ Ready-to-Use: Fully prepared with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you prep time. ✸ Differentiated: Adaptable for various ability levels, ensuring every student stays engaged and challenged. Help your students sharpen their writing skills and immerse themselves in the epic world of Beowulf with this dynamic and educational unit! Perfect for: KS2 English, Years 3-6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, and mythology.

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This brilliant unit has five detailed lessons that will help your class learn all about France and it’s physical and human geography. This can be used flexibly over a half term and covers a range of topics, including: Map work Life in France (schools, food and routines) Sheffield v Paris (can be adapted to any English locality) Napoleon Famous French people Each lesson has a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint and accompanying resources. Resources include: x5 lesson plans Blank map of Europe Labelled map of Europe Blank map of France Information sheet - French food and drink Information sheet - French schools Information sheet - Interview with a British family School life comparison table worksheet Information sheet - Paris Information sheet - Sheffield Editable worksheet - comparing Paris and Sheffield (PDF also included) Newspaper template Storyboard template Wanted poster template French history timeline worksheet French history timeline answers Names of famous French people to research Website links to research Lesson 1: L.O: to know the location of countries in Europe, including France, and to be able to plot human and physical features onto a map. Success Criteria: I know where the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Russia are located in Europe. I can use the points of the compass to help me to plot human and physical features onto a map. Lesson 2: L.O: to understand life in France and the differences and similarities to life in the UK Success Criteria: I know what a typical school day is like in France. I know a French person’s typical diet I can compare life in France to my life in the UK and say what is similar and what is different. Lesson 3:L.O: to compare the physical and human geography of Paris and Sheffield (or any city near you!) Success Criteria: I can locate Paris on a map of France I can locate Sheffield on a map of the UK I can compare their physical geography I can compare their human geography Lesson 4:L.O: to know the history of France around the time of Napoleon Bonaparte and understand how Napoleon changed Europe. Success Criteria: I can make notes using bullet points I can use a time line to show important events I can include some of the events and dates in my work. Lesson 5:L.O: to use the internet to find and present facts. Success Criteria: I know some famous French people I can say why they are famous I can use Google to find websites with key facts including date of birth, why they were famous and death (if applicable) I can present these facts as a slide from a PowerPoint Graded Outstanding by leaders. UPDATED - 21/12/19 Lesson 3 PowerPoint reuploaded - all errors now cleared. UPDATED - 16/01/21 UPDATED - 02/02/22 All resources, PowerPoints and lesson plans upgraded geography history europe ks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 y3 y4 y5 y6 lks2 uks2

Kick off your KS2 geography with a bang with this Fairtrade unit. There are five lessons and bonus resources to fill your half term with exciting and thought-provoking lessons. This has previously been tested with Year 4 and Year 5 in a real school, however it is suitable and easily adaptable across Key Stage 2. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with updated links and interesting questions to ask your class. Lesson 1: L.O.: to understand what fair trade is and know where Fairtrade food comes from. Success Criteria: I can discuss what Fairtrade is. I can explain why someone should buy Fairtrade products. Lesson 2 L.O.: To be able to make a poster to persuade people to buy fair trade produce. Success Criteria: Know why fair trade products are 'a good buy’ and how they help some of the poorest people in the world. Use persuasive language to encourage people to buy fair trade products Lesson 3 L.O.: To know about some of the countries that make fairtrade goods and share information with others through drama Success Criteria: Know where my country is on a world map Know about the people who live there, including their religion and languages Know about the climate in my country Be able to talk about fair trade projects in my country Lesson 4 L.O.: To know about energy saving and how we can protect the planet through an effective speech. Success Criteria: I know where some of the energy used in my home comes from I understand how energy is wasted at home and at school I can say why we need to save energy Lesson 5 L.O.: To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the unfair distribution of water Success Criteria: Listen to others- don’t interrupt If you want to talk, hold out your hand Respond to what others have said Try to join in This unit includes: ✸ x5 Lesson plans ✸ x5 PowerPoints ✸ World map ✸ Fairtrade Packaging ✸ Story of a banana ✸ Cacao Tree Information Sheet ✸ Photos of Fairtrade workers ✸ Diary writing worksheet ✸ Poetry writing worksheet ✸ The journey of a raisin worksheet ✸ Discussion sentence starters Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: ofsted geography topic theme history countries world flags fair trade rights equality PSHE Key Stage Two y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 6 discussion