This is a great resource to teach a year 2 three week guided reading unit. It starts with the book A squash and a squeeze by Julia Donaldson and then moves onto learning a classic poem about an old woman who swallowed a fly i week 3. The planning has looking (retrieval), clue (inference) and thinking(evaluative) style questions. Its a fun and engaging text to use for year 2 and can also be used for fluent readers in year 1. The planning has excellent ideas for the independent group work so that children can apply grammar skills, sequence text, make predictions, learn the poem from memory and even create their own simple poem. A must to promote reading for pleasure in your classes.

Two excellent and engaging resources for the Materials topic in science. The lessons are enquiry based and suitable for year 2 and lower keystage 2. Can be used towards the end of the unit after children understand properties of materials, sorting materials, waterproof materials and that the same material have many uses. This resource can be used for an Arctic topic to find out how animals like polar bears and penguins keep warm (blubber investigation). The second investigation sets about finding out which materials can stop the ice from melting. Both comparative tests are fun for year Ks1 and low ks2 children. Lots of language, discussion, science vocabulary and assessment can be done by the teacher facilitating these activities. Suitable for the new Science curriculum - practical and hands on. ENJOY. Great inquiry lessons can be used for science quality mark evidence.

Year 2 Reading and Writing- poetry New English Curriculum This fabulous resources has an array of classic poetry with comprehensions. The sound collector has differentiated comprehension for higher ability (working at greater depth) and then differentiated down so that all the class can access and enjoy classic poetry. Children answer literal, inference and evaluative questions about the poem. After that , they spend a day creating their own verses using similar pattern structures. There are also other many fun and enjoyable poems to learn and perform by Roger McGough, and Valerie Bloom- such as The River, and other sound poems. Children can recite these, perform them and offer opinions about them. Children will learn how to identify rhyming words and generate their own. They will understand language techniques used by the poet and create their own verse. This resource can also be used as a poetry unit during English main teaching or guided reading. It will be good evidence for greater depth reading and writing. Thank you in advance for choosing this resource. Find other great reading and writing units in the shop to save you planning time and get a work life balance.

The Tunnel by Anthony Browne is a fantastic resource written for guided reading sessions that use a carousel format. Planning included teacher questioning as well as comprehension for children to access independently. Excellent text to use because Week 1 Guided questions and activities are also available in the shop. The following unit includes the following:- Teacher looking, clue, thinking questioning planning Work on high order vocabulary like alternatives for verb ‘said’ Alliteration and commas in a list Response activities to promote deeper understanding of characters Used to teach children high order questioning during guided reading session. There are opportunities to develop and explore characters thoughts, feelings, emotions and motivations through dialogue and speech. Vocabulary is enhanced through extending vocabulary through description and alliteration. Please leave a comment and I hope you find it useful as either a guided reading session or for use in a literacy lesson. Suitable for the year 2 curriculum.

First day back activities for KS1 and lower KS2. Editable versions included for you to be able to make the resource fit for purpose and age group. Bingo game - Find someone in the class who has… Maths game - All about me Poetry - First Day back Acrostic Poetry Would you rather editable game Pupils and teachers will get to know each other using these fun games and activities. Nice ice breakers and engaging way to get to know more about your pupils. Here to help you save your teacher Sundays Hope you have a good year ahead with your new class. Follow the author for new updates @thisisrehanafazil

This resource has a re-written narrative of Fox written in the past tense. In it, there are specific grammar features to be targeted and taught to meet year 2 TAF. Homophones Compound words complex sentences- using subordination compound sentences - using coordination apostrophe for possession There are separate powerpoints or word documents in the zip.folder with suggested activities for each skill to be taught and practiced. All have sentences and grammar activities related tothe story Fox. This grammar resource can be used in isolation or if you are studying the book Fox by Margaret Wild (See other resources and planning in the shop linked to the book). This resources is excellent to embed grammar in context and teach children the skills, and meanings of grammar features. Suitable for the new English curriculum for Year 2. The expectations in here are high and the outcomes and progress made are too. Enjoy and please leave a comment. Thank you for choosing this resource.

Where the wild things are by Maurice Sendak English writing unit. Use this fantastic resource suitable for year 2. Closely linked with the national curriculum year 2 TAFs for the expected level and beyond. Pupils will be able to write creatively using inspiration from the book such as narrative, diary writing and instructions. The main genre focus is instructional writing in a creative way. The resource includes an exemplar instructional text called how to trap a wild thing. Pupils can use this as a guide to write their own instructions such as how to tame a dragon, or how to become a kind of the wild things. Daily lesson plans and differentiated resources are included in the unit that is over 5 weeks. Reading is also embedded in the unit to develop comprehension of the exemplar text. Pupils are encouraged to internalize the text by using a text map. Sen provision is also available to support pupils with learning.

Lesson 1 Collage techniques for Year 3 and 4 This is the first lesson of a 7 week unit of work although it can be used in isolation too, It is suitable for years 3 and year 4 The following is included; Lesson Plan National curriculum learning objectives and success criteria Power Points and resources Examples of work and tasks included. Key vocabulary for the lesson Differentiation You Tube links with relevant examples. Pupils will learn the following techniques and explore collage skills zigzag, spiral, coil, spiral, twist, and lattice Overview of the unit in the shop is as follows if you want to purchase the complete unit. Week 1 Explore collage techniques Week 2 Use inspiration from Canaletto to create a collage Week 3 Famous Architect Zaha Hadid (newspaper strip collage and BAME link) Week 4 Tessellation and Escher (collage with no gaps) Week 5 Mosaic - (collage with gaps) Week 6 Matisse and (scissors cutout collage) Week 7 Finale composition The theme of the unit was based around buildings and grand designs - but the skills of each lesson can be applied to any focus e.g plants, animals, seaside, world war, landscape, etc The unit can be extended or condensed as you wish. Follow on instagram for more ideas and ways to save your teacher Sundays. @thisisrehanafazil

This is a bundle resource designed to be made into a practical Velcro tape folder. Each page has missing boxes that children have to choose the answer which is on the adjacent page. Each page will need to be laminated with Velcro attached to the answers so that children can manipulate the resource practically. It is useful as a pre-teach tool, revision guide or as an early morning work folder. The resource is designed to be an aid to guide independence in maths once the activity has been previously taught in class. There are opportunities for children to match properties of shape, recognise numbers in order, place value recognition, o’clock and half past times, sequencing number, doubles, counting in steps of 2,5,10, arrays with repeated addition, comparing numbers, part- part -whole, bonds to 10, and adding money. All the working towards objectives for year 2 have been addressed in this and more. The resource can be edited to increase challenge once the child has mastered it independently. Can also be used for Year 1 end of year expectations for number to evidence meeting new TAF statements.

Shell Structures in Primary Design and Technology - written for lower Key Stage 2. This resource continues from Lesson the 1 and 2 in the shop. It contains lessons 3, 4,5 only. It is suitable for the National Curriculum Programmes of Study in DT. See the complete unit in the shop for all the lessons including planning and Powerpoints and additional resources 0. Design Inspiration from Engineers and Architects Lesson 1 what is a shell structure, natural and manufactured Lesson 2 Explore strengthening joins and techniques Lesson 3 Planning shell structure Lesson 4 Make a net shell structure prototype - using measuring, cutting, joining, strengthening techniques Lesson 5 Evaluate your shell structure Thank you for choosing this resource.

Lesson 5 Collage Mosaic techniques This is the fifth lesson of a 7 week unit of work It is suitable for years 3 and year 4 The following is included; Lesson Plan 5 Powerpoints and resources Examples of work and tasks included. Key vocabulary for the lesson Differentiation Youtube links with relevant examples. Pupils will learn the origins of mosaic. They will understand that mosaic can be made using clay tiles as well as paper. Pupils will create their own mosaic with a fish, sunset, star and moon, christian cross, or flower inset. Overview of the collage unit in the shop is as follows if you want to purchase the complete unit. Week 1 Explore collage techniques Week 2 Use inspiration from Canaletto to create a collage Week 3 Famous Architect Zaha Hadid (newspaper strip collage and BAME link) Week 4 Tessellation and Escher (collage with no gaps) Week 5 Mosaic - (collage with gaps) Week 6 Matisse and (scissors cutout collage) Week 7 Finale composition The theme of the unit was based around buildings and grand designs - but the skills of each lesson can be applied to any focus e.g plants, animals, seaside, world war, landscape, etc The unit can be extended or condensed as you wish. Follow on instagram for more ideas and ways to save your teacher Sundays. @thisisrehanafazil

Year 2 Writing Unit - linked to TAFs Stories with a twist for Year 2 Traditional stories Unit. This is an excellent bundle of useful resources that can be easily adapted to different areas of writing - from narrative, to character description to even further write a forest setting. All of the example texts incorporate the New National curriculum Grammar objectives for Year 2 writing. If the children imitate the narrative text, and innovate it to make it their own, they should achieve the greater depth expectations for writing. A learning ladder has been incorporated for children to self assess and peer assess using the new TAF standards from the English Curriculum. Children can also magpie model sentences and begin to understand varied sentence types within context. There is a supporting powerpoint to show a 3 week journey, with the exemplar, comprehension questions and visuals to support learning the text in the imitation phase. Supports National Curriculum English Writing standards to reach the expected level and greater depth using TAF framework statements.

Stone Age Boy Year 3 or year 4 English Unit This is a suitable text for teaching English that links with the topic Stone Age in lower KS2 Includes; Planning for a whole unit. Power Points included to support planning SEND differentiated tasks for all lessons Marking Ladder for year 3 linked to national curriculum Exemplar Genre focus - is an Information text Opportunities for narrative are included through journey. Hook Task included Editing ideas and how to develop tier 2 language proficiency This resource will save you weeks of planning and prep. It is one of the most popular resources available. Visit instagram to see videos of working walls that were used in the classroom. Suitable for remote learning and can be linked to science with work on rocks and soils. All the best in 2021. Keep Safe.

DT in year 3 and Year 4. Linked to the Primary National Curriculum objectives. Pupils will design and make healthy Granola Bars in this project. This is a half term unit of work with 5 lesson plans, PowerPoints for pupils and lesson resources like design decision table, visuals for support and a recipe card to follow in writing as well as instructions with visuals. The unit encourages pupils to be inspired by snack designs on the market, research through tasting and working collaboratively, and think about the purpose of their own design e.g make it healthier, nut free, gluten free, sugar free etc. Children will be overjoyed with new taste sensations and can also make links with climate change, sustainable food sources, food and trade, air miles. Lesson 1- Discover importance of iron rich foods and take inspiration from snacks on the market Lesson 2 - Design decisions by tasting and voting Lesson 3 - Follow the recipe, weigh and measure accurately to make a healthy Granola Bar. Lesson 4 - Create net packaging for your snack Lesson 5 - Final Evaluations Suitable for the national curriculum for lower key stage 2. Thank you for choosing this resource and I hope it saves you valuable teacher time.

Shell Structures in Design and Technology - written for years 3 and 4 Lesson 1 and 2 This resource includes lesson 1 and lesson 2 only. Suitable for the national curriculum Programmes of Study in DT. See the complete unit in the shop for all 6 lessons including planning and Powerpoints and additional resources 0. Design Inspiration from Engineers and Architects Lesson 1 what is a shell structure, natural and manufactured Lesson 2 Explore strengthening joins and techniques Lesson 3 Plan shell structures Lesson 4 Make a net shell structure prototype - using measuring, cutting, joining, strengthening techniques Lesson 5 Evaluate your shell structure Thank you for choosing this resource.

The Tunnel by Anthony Browne English Writing Unit. An excellent 2 week unit of work for KS1/Year 2 to teach about bravery, sibling rivalry, compassion, similarities and differences. Rose is afraid of the unknown but she faces her fears to rescue her brother. This unit teaches diary writing, poetry, and creative narrative writing. It is suitable for year 2 , (although easily adaptable to years below) and closely matched to the TAFS and standards. There is an example of writing provided for written lessons. Lots of immersion activities are included so pupils can demonstrate empathy with the main character. This allows for pupils to write deeply and creatively and for Haps to achieve greater depth. .

Year 2 Narrative Unit to inspire greater depth and mastery writing skills. An excellent bundle of resources suitable for year 2 and year 3. Includes 5 weeks of planning for English and 5 separate grammar exercises within context of the book to be taught alongside it. A cold writing task begins with writing a narrative(fable) of a fox. An exemplar text is provided (re-written in the past tense to imitate and innovate). There are also other opportunities for independent creative writing pieces integrated in the unit so that children can practice skills and rehearse them independently. Book talk and comprehension activities are also included. The language in the text is ambitious as well as appropriate for children to achieve the TAF statements for the year 2 curriculum. This unit can be adapted to suit lower KS2. Links to films and short clips provide opportunities for non-fiction writing e.g. Recount of how fires start in forests or bush lands. If children have previous experiences of writing instructions- they can apply this by writing 'How to mend a broken wing' instructions or make wings for Magpie to fly in DT. This is a great text for closing the gaps in boys writing. Please leave a review. Many thanks for choosing this resource.

English Unit of work for Lower Ks2. This was written for year 3. This is a complete 6 weeks unit of work linked to the English National Curriculum and the all these topics- Rocks, Soils, Fossils, Stone Age. It is a half terms unit of work suitable for Year 3 and Year 4 It includes a ; Supporting Power Points with visuals for each lesson Immersion in the text to explore characters and settings Writing a narrative set in the historical context Creative Writing opportunities Marking Ladder Targets that are matched to the National Curriculum Sen resources included (Separate exemplar text) Differentiated exemplar text – Narrative with biography Differentiated resources for all lessons including targets for SEN and LA pupils. Excellent creative links can be made to use the outdoors e.g to excavate hidden fossils or dinosaur bones.

Design and Technology Lower KS2 This unit of work was written for a year 3 class but can be used for year 4 too. It follows from structures unit that pupils should have learnt in KS1 e.g creating photo frames or houses for three little pigs etc. The unit includes development of knowledge and skills from the programmes of study for DT in Key Stage 2. A complete unit of work with lesson planning, Powerpoints and resources. Visuals and photos included for clear instructions Design inspirations for shell structures e.g natural and manufactured as well as suitable designers and engineers. Opportunities to plan and make a shell structure e.g using 3d nets of varying design as well as CAD. Pupils will construct a sandwich box or a trinket box and evaluate on an ongoing basis to see if the design is fit for purpose. Pupils will develop understanding of technical skills and explore cutting, joining and strengthening techniques. Thank you for choosing this and I can assure you - it will save you many hours of planning.

This book is linked to the Stone Age Topic. It is called Stone Girl Bone Girl The focus is a narrative writing. It includes 6 weeks planning with marking ladder and exemplar text to support learning. The unit of work is suitable for year 3 and year 4 and includes the following; Hook lesson, Cold Write, Imitation Stage, Innovation Stage Invention of narrative with a biography, Hot Task