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

Are you looking for a fun and engaging lesson on painting with different brushstrokes 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 key questions to ask the pupils. It also includes images and diagrams to illustrate the concepts and techniques. ★ A vocabulary picture matching sheet that helps the pupils to learn some words related to painting, such as brushes, thick, painting, palette, bristles, primary colours, thin, gentle, brushstrokes, handle. ★ A challenge vocabulary matching sheet that tests the pupils’ understanding of some words related to painting, such as colour, shade, stroke, etc. The pupils need to match the word/picture to the definition. This resource pack is suitable for Key Stage 1 children and covers the following skills and knowledge: ★ How to rinse and clean a paintbrush using water and a paper towel. ★ How to use the dip, dip, dab method to apply paint, using water, paint and a palette. ★ How to make a range of marks by stroking the brush on the paper, such as curved, straight, dotted, etc. ★ How to use different colours and shades to create different effects. ★ 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 different brushstrokes. 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. Tags: Painting Brushstrokes Key stage 1 Art Vocabulary Lesson plan PowerPoint Worksheet

Need an outstanding maths lesson based around shape and geometry? Then look no further. This session is great to teach Year 1, Year 2 or a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class. These two lessons are a great way to showcase your mastery teaching in quick, snappy methods that easily demonstrates progress. Suitable for a reasoning maths lesson, the questions included in the interactive PowerPoints are great to get children of all abilities thinking. We have based this lessons around the NCETM principles of differentiation where children have the opportunity to try all tasks. You can use these lesson flexibly from 15 minutes to an hour, individually or together. They have been successfully used for interviews and Ofsted visits alike. You will get: ✸ Two outstanding lesson plans featuring mini-plenaries, differentiated success criteria and starters. ✸ Two PowerPoint with probing mastery questions. ✸ x12 Task sheets for a range of abilities (including reasoning challenge sheets) ✸ Shape hospital sheet ✸ Shape mat ✸ Right angle muncher (measurer) Lesson 1 Y1 – L.O. To identify and sort rectangles in a set of four sided shapes. Y2 – L.O. To identify and sort right angles in 2D shapes. Success Criteria: I know that a rectangle has 4 sides, two longer than the other two. I can sort rectangles from other shapes. I can identify a right angle in a shape. I can sort shapes into those that have right angles and those that do not. Lesson 2 Y1- To know that any shape with 3 sides is a triangle. Y2 – To know that all triangles are the same but different. Success Criteria: I know that a triangle has 3 sides. I can sort shapes into triangles and not triangles. I can name three different types of triangle. I can use reasoning to describe why triangles are different. observation ofsted nqt key stage 1 mastery reasoning geometry ks1 interview Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Spark curiosity and understanding about Buddhism with this comprehensive and ready-to-teach unit! Designed for Key Stage 2 (easily adaptable for KS1), these seven lessons cover the core beliefs and practices of Buddhism, providing a rich and meaningful learning experience for your students. What’s Included: ★ 7 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation ideas. ★ 7 Interactive PowerPoints: Visually appealing presentations to introduce key concepts, spark discussions, and enhance understanding. ★ 12 Creative Worksheets: Hands-on activities to reinforce learning and encourage student engagement, including storyboards, prayer flags, and more. ★ Complete Examples: Provide clear models for each activity, supporting both teachers and students. Lesson Overview: ★ The Story of the Buddha: Explore the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his journey to enlightenment. ★ Buddhist Worship: Discover how and where Buddhists worship, including temples and home shrines. ★ The Tripitaka: Learn about the sacred texts of Buddhism and their significance. ★ The Four Noble Truths: Understand the core Buddhist teachings on suffering and the path to liberation. ★ The Five Moral Precepts: Explore the ethical guidelines that guide Buddhists’ actions and behavior. ★ The Noble Eightfold Path: Discover the path to enlightenment through right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. ★ Buddhist Celebrations: Learn about Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival, and its significance. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering key aspects of Buddhism. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to cater to different learning styles. ★ Differentiated: Provides options for different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time. ★ Teacher-Created: Developed by experienced educators with a passion for religious education. Inspire a lifelong interest in world religions and cultural understanding with this enriching Buddhism unit! Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Buddhism, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.

Take your KS2 science students on a journey of discovery with this engaging lesson on classification keys! This comprehensive resource is designed to help your pupils in Years 3-6 understand how scientists organise and identify living things. Through hands-on activities and clear examples, your students will learn to use branching keys like real scientists. What’s Included: ★ Step-by-Step Lesson Plan: A clear and concise guide to help you deliver a successful lesson on classification keys. ★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Slides filled with information, questions, and images to spark discussions and deepen understanding. ★ Fun Sorting Activity: A hands-on activity using pictures of colorful sweets to introduce the concept of branching keys in a fun and relatable way. ★ Example Branching Keys: Provide your students with models to analyze and learn from, including a liquorice allsorts key and an invertebrate key. ★ Differentiated Support Materials: Help all learners succeed with a lower-ability template and guidance slips for those who need extra support. ★ Visual Aids: Pictures of different invertebrates to help students make connections between features and classifications. What Your Students Will Learn: ★ What classification is and why it’s important in science. ★ How to use and create branching keys, an essential tool for identifying and organizing living things. ★ Improved observation skills by closely examining and comparing the features of different objects and organisms. ★ How to think critically and solve problems while creating their own branching keys. This lesson pack aligns with the national curriculum for KS2 science and focuses on classification and living things. It’s designed to be easy to use, with everything you need to teach a fun and informative lesson. By the end of the lesson, your students will have a solid understanding of branching keys and be able to use them to identify different types of invertebrates. This is a fantastic way to spark their interest in science and get them excited about the world around them!

Transform your geography lessons with this outstanding KS2 lesson on Compass Directions. This resource is designed to engage and educate, offering a well-structured lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, and activity sheets that guide students through the cardinal and intercardinal points of the compass. Beyond theory, this lesson encourages practical application as children utilise their newfound skills to write directions for a journey on a map. An extension activity is included to challenge early finishers. Resource Highlights: ★ Lesson Plan: A comprehensive guide to ensure a seamless and impactful teaching experience. ★ PowerPoint: A visually engaging presentation that brings the concept of compass directions to life. ★ Activity Sheets: Thoughtfully designed sheets that facilitate hands-on learning and application. ★ Practical Application: Move beyond theory as students apply compass skills to map reading and direction writing. ★ Extension Activity: Challenge early finishers with an additional activity that reinforces the lesson’s objectives. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Geography, Compass Directions, Cardinal Points, Intercardinal Points, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Activity Sheets, Map Reading, Education.

Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor. In this lesson, your students will: ★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline ★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII ★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society ★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as: ★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria ★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information ★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life ★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking. history, british history, the tudors, key stage 2, key stage 3, black history month, october, black history

Need a lesson all about tornadoes? This practical lesson is an outstanding way to teach children about how tornadoes are formed using easy to source materials. This lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets, word bank, extension task and plenary. Files included: ✸ Lesson plan ✸ PowerPoint ✸ Pictures of tornado in a cup ✸ Extension task ✸ Word bank L.O. To become familiar with what a tornado is and how it is formed. Success Criteria: I can create a tornado in a glass using lemonade and salt. I can use the practical task to explain how a tornado is formed and how it works. I can create quiz style questions for the class based on tornadoes and using books from the reading corner. **Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: interview ofsted ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 humanities atlas map mapping weather climate nqt ect interview Climate change Weather Travel and tourism What is Geography Structure of the earth extreme earth earthquakes world uk tornadoes for kids tornados facts worksheet tornadoes lesson explanation ppt assessment

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This 15-page handwriting booklet tells the story of the birth of Jesus from the beginning to end with words to trace and lines to practice their writing underneath. There are also simple pictures that can either be traced or coloured in. In PDF format, this booklet is the perfect way to teach EYFS or SEND children about the Christmas Story. Great for interventions over a few lessons or as a morning starter activity. xmas jesus re christianity christian send sendco senco sen early years handwriting english reading tracing colouring coloring

Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career and step into a leadership role? Our Successful NPQLT Application Form Example for primary teachers is the ideal resource to help you on your journey. This comprehensive example application form has been created to provide you with a clear roadmap for applying to the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQLT). These example questions and answers cover: ✹ Why would you like to complete the Programme with (provider)? ✹ Please provide a specific example to show how you are ready for the next step in school or education setting leadership for your NPQLT. ✹ Throughout the programme, you will develop knowledge and skills in leadership to enable all pupils to succeed. Explain why school and trust culture, and organisational management and leadership, is the most important for you to develop in your role and explain how this will impact on pupils and staff at your school or education setting. ✹ Please provide a specific, recent example to show how you are ready for the next step in school leadership. Within your answer, you should aim to include strengths, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities and threats experienced and the impact you had on: Your subject/phase/curriculum, Colleagues (experienced/ECTs etc), Students/Cohort, Whole School/Community, Wider (e.g. Trust/Partnerships/Federation) ✹ Using the guidance document, please explain briefly how your role will allow you to access and practise the learning of the NPQLT. With the NPQLT qualification, you’ll gain the expertise and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within the education sector. If you are looking to progress into leadership, our sample application form will serve as your trusted companion. Unlock your leadership potential, take the next step in your career, and demonstrate your readiness for senior leadership roles with our Successful NPQLT Application Form Example. Start your journey towards educational leadership success today.

These two thankfulness assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the value of thankfulness and how to show gratitude. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 12-slide PowerPoint, a 14-slide PowerPoint, a PDF file containing teacher notes for each presentation, two leaf templates and an example gratitude tree display. This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. There is also a Christian prayer at the end of the first PowerPoint for those who have collective worship. Key features of Assembly 1: Favourite things Material goods Things that make us truly happy Poem about ‘treasures’ in life Reflection time Prayer Key features of Assembly 2: What is gratitude? How to show thanks How it feels when we give and receive thanks The Giving Tree by Shel Silverston (there is a link to watch the story or you can read the book yourself) Questions about The Giving Tree What are you grateful for? Gratitude journaling Being appreciative for what we have. Poverty and homelessness Creating a gratitude tree key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Immerse your students in the exciting world of exploration with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. This plan is designed to provide a range of engaging and educational activities across various areas, including Reading, Malleable Area, Construction Area, Technology Area, Mark making and Writing Area, Sand Area, Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area. Week by week, your students will embark on thrilling adventures as they learn about famous explorers, Arctic animals, rainforest exploration, exploring the ocean, and even venturing into space. Our plan includes carefully curated resources, books, playdough, small world materials, interactive apps, games, writing prompts, sensory exploration, and more. With the Reading Area, your students can dive into captivating books about explorers and learn about their remarkable journeys. In the Malleable Area, they can sculpt famous landmarks using playdough, fostering their creativity and fine motor skills. The Construction Area allows them to build their own explorer forts using blocks and materials. In the Technology Area, they can explore different parts of the world through interactive map apps like “Google Earth” or “National Geographic Kids World Atlas.” The Mark making and Writing Area encourages students to create their own explorer diaries or journals, while the Sand Area hides small treasures for them to discover, enhancing their sensory experience. Our plan also includes activities for the Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area, providing diverse opportunities for learning and exploration. Engage your students’ imaginations, foster their curiosity, and develop their skills with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. It’s the perfect resource to make learning about explorers a thrilling and educational experience. Explore the world with your students today! Other explorers themed EYFS units: EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans & Resources EYFS Literacy Unit - Explorers: 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources

Enhance your science lessons with this Key Stage 2 lesson focusing on How Muscles Work. This resource provides a complete package, featuring a lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, an activity sheet, and a challenge sheet. Designed to foster a deep understanding, students will learn how muscles are attached to bones by tendons that help the muscle move by contracting and relaxing. They will also watch videos to help their understanding. The lesson uses practical application, as children follow the instructions to create a working model of a bicep and tricep with bones. For added challenge, a challenge sheet prompts the learning of facts about different muscles of the body. To end, children will play walk and talk where they will move around whilst music plays and then when the music stops they will pair with a child and answer a question about bones and muscles. Resource Highlights: ★ Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for a smooth teaching experience. ★ PowerPoint: An attractive visual aid to reinforce concepts and spark curiosity. ★ Activity Sheet: Instructions sheet for interactive and hands-on learning. ★ Challenge Sheet: Challenge students with an additional task that requires the learning of facts about different muscles of the body. You may also be interested in… LKS2 MAGNETS and FORCES Science Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons KS2 LIGHT and SHADOWS Science Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons KS2 ELECTRICITY Science Unit - 7 Outstanding Lessons Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. What others are saying: “This is a wonderful resource for teaching how muscles work. My students loved the activities and learned a lot. Thank you!” - Laura W. “I highly recommend this resource to anyone looking for a fun and engaging way to teach science. The PowerPoint is very well-made and the activity sheet is creative and challenging.” - Mark S. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Science, Muscles, Bones, Tendons, Movement, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Activity Sheet, Challenge Sheet, Walk and Talk, Education.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A Christmas worksheet suitable for LKS2 (Year 3 / Year 4), solving problems with fractions of amounts. Includes 11 question worksheet and answer sheet. PLUS - bonus Christmas stocking colouring sheets for early finishers y3 y4 ks2 maths holiday

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A range of maths activities for KS2 for the last week of term before Christmas. Includes: Christmas Fractions Christmas word problems (differentiated) Santa deliveries Christmas party budgeting Fully planned

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com These grammar starters are perfect for either morning jobs or English lesson openers. These really help to build up your classes grammar across the year and helps as a reminder for those aspects of grammar they have already covered. Get week 1 for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563257 These slides cover: Apostrophes Prefixes Standard English Inverted commas Commas Homophones Adjectives Adverbs Paragraphs ‘A’ or ‘an’ Plurals Conjunctions Spelling common exception words Superlatives Comparatives Suffixes Antonyms Compound words Alphabetical order Rhyming Verbs Proper nouns Plural and singular nouns Pronouns Past tense Capital letters Adverb openers ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 English writing SPAG GAPS grammar punctuation spelling lks2 uks2 games morning work grammar punctation and spelling terms glossary grammar worksheet quiz grammar terms curriculum year 6 year 4 year 5

This perseverance assembly is a fantastic way to inspire children to think about their challenges in life and create belief in themselves. This is a great assembly to use at any time of the year, particularly at the end of the summer when children are moving on. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 16-slide PowerPoint. This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. Key features: ★ Thinking about challenges ★ A story about a persevering ant - Andy the Ant ★ Sharing challenges ★ Making a perseverance pledge ★ Singing with music link ★ Reflection time ★ Prayer key stage 2 key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship hopes dreams determination

These two PowerPoints explain how children need to show respect to themselves and others. Children will also have some reflection time at the end of the assembly to think about what they have learnt and what they can do next. These assemblies are a fantastic way to show children what respect and disrespect looks like. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 11-slide PowerPoint and a 16-slide PowerPoint. Key features of Assembly 1: ✸ What does ‘respect’ mean? ✸ Are you disrespectful when you are angry? ✸ Are you disrespectful when someone gets hurt? ✸ Are you disrespectful to those I don’t like? ✸ How would you feel if…? ✸ How can you treat others how you would like to be treated? ✸ Reflection time ✸ Prayer Key features of Assembly 2: ✸ Why should we show respect? ✸ Do we like others to…? ✸ What is respect? ✸ How we are all different ✸ Being disrespectful is… ✸ Treating others equally ✸ Being respectful is… ✸ Reflection time ✸ Prayer key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship 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 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