This Hodgeheg unit of work is designed to immerse students in the classic children’s story while building essential literacy skills. The first week focuses on foundational language concepts, including word classes and expanded noun phrases, helping students to enhance their vocabulary and sentence structure. Worksheets and activities provide engaging practice, allowing students to apply their understanding in a variety of ways. Additionally, a guided reading resource encourages deeper comprehension of Hodgeheg, fostering thoughtful discussion and improving reading fluency. This unit is a well-rounded approach to developing language skills while enjoying a beloved text.

This power point presentation is useful for teaching multiplication using the array method for beginners which includes (21 slides): - A mental starter - Description of how to solve multiplication sentences using the array method - Learning objectives - Key words of the day - What symbols to be used in multiplication - Whole class activity - Worksheet to be used by children independently - Extension work at the end National Curriculum link: Solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of a teacher. Learning objectives: WALT: Solve one-step problems involving multiplication by calculating the answer using arrays. WILF: I can solve multiplication problems using arrays.

This resource features a comprehensive flipchart with mental starters and main lesson activities. Lesson objectives are conveniently organized in a skills grid. Worksheets are included for lessons 3 and 5, while adaptable resources from TES can be used for other lessons. Bonus: A PowerPoint version is now available for those who don’t use Active Inspire! The first Flipchart was uploaded 2016, the additional files were added 8 years later! in 2024.

Unlock a complete unit of work for “A Walk to London,” tailored for Year 2 writing! This comprehensive resource includes an overview of lesson plans, engaging PowerPoint presentations, and thoughtfully designed worksheets. Each component is crafted to inspire creativity and enhance writing skills, guiding students through the story’s themes and characters. Perfect for educators looking to create an immersive learning experience, this unit makes writing both fun and educational. Step into the adventure of learning today!

These are the resources I used with my Year 1 class, designed specifically to support a range of abilities, including several children who were at pre-key stage levels or required additional foundational support due to the learning gaps created by the pandemic. Week2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12709539

Dive into the captivating world of Yokki and the Parno Gry with this editable week-long resource. Perfect for primary classrooms, it includes: Predicting: Activities to infer what might happen next in the story. Grammar Focus: Lessons on expanded noun phrases, adjectives, and verbs to enrich writing. Asking Questions: Developing curiosity and comprehension through thought-provoking prompts. This resource supports literacy skills while immersing children in the rich narrative of Yokki’s journey. Ideal for sparking creativity and building confidence in reading and writing. Yokki and the Parno Gry- Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13159994

In this reimagined tale of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” we find Goldilocks, a curious young girl who stumbles upon a cozy cottage in the woods. She enters, trying the bears’ porridge, chairs, and beds, just as in the classic story. However, when the bears return home, they discover not just Goldilocks, but a messy scene with clues left behind—an overturned chair, an empty bowl, and a half-read book. Instead of being frightened, Goldilocks reveals she’s actually a secret detective, on a mission to solve the mystery of the missing honey from the bear’s pantry! The three bears, intrigued by her story, team up with Goldilocks to uncover the culprit: a mischievous raccoon who has been stealing their food! Together, they hatch a plan to catch the raccoon in the act, leading to an unexpected friendship and a new adventure in the enchanted woods.

In this exciting Iron Man writing unit, students explore prediction skills, practice using similes, and ideas of a wanted poster based on the text. This week’s resources include both Active Inspire Flipcharts (previously used) and new PowerPoint slides with updated content for more recent lessons. Stay tuned as additional writing weeks will be released soon, covering the full progression of the unit. If Week 1 was helpful, we’d love to hear your thoughts—please leave a comment and rating to help us improve further! Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13151776

The Tower of London, a historic fortress located on the River Thames in London, is one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks. Built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has served as a royal palace, a prison, an armory, and the home of the Crown Jewels. Known for its rich and sometimes grim history, the Tower has witnessed intrigue, treachery, and royal drama over the centuries. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit destination, offering a glimpse into the fascinating history of medieval England. I’ve added some images which can be used to describe a setting.

Explore a wealth of resources for Little Wandle books, designed to enhance your teaching plans and boost comprehension skills! From engaging lesson plans to comprehension activities, our comprehensive materials support educators in fostering a love for reading. Phonics Phase 2 Teacher Training: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13152039 Phonics Phase 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13140132 Phonics Phase 4: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13140143 Phonics Phase 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13140149 Fluency: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13157821 Phonics Phase 2 Activities and editable Powerpoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13150278 Phonics Phase 3 Activities and editable Powerpoint. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13152047

This fantastic resource is packed with nouns, adjectives, and phrases, plus excellent sample sentences to help students write vivid descriptions of settings. I’ve used it successfully with my Year 4 and 5 classes, and they loved it! Update: I’ve added extra resources to do with setting and a detailed powerpoint about setting and character description.

This resource fosters deep learning and critical thinking among Year 3/4/6 students. The activity involves placing hard-boiled eggs in various liquids over a two-day period to observe the results. Students will also write up their investigations, detailing their findings and discussing the importance of dental hygiene!

This lesson is a basic lesson to get pupils measuring MM and CM and being able to convert the two, this lesson will be a good base to then move children to convert to KM,CM,MM.

This is a three-week planning sequence. This text explores issues of conservation and starts to explore whether we can escape the issues that endangered animals face on a day-to-day basis. Children create fact files on endangered animals as well as writing short persuasive pieces on why we need to save a particular endangered animal. Children will be able to identify how a sentence is formed by its grammatical structure as a question, a command, a statement or an exclamation. Children will be encouraged to edit work, being aware of tense and word choice. Word classes (nouns/verbs/adjectives) will be referred to throughout. Week 2 and 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13145691

Dive into the fascinating world of materials with this comprehensive unit for Year 2! This jam-packed resource includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation and a complete unit of work exploring different types of materials and their properties. Through hands-on experiments and investigations, children will learn to identify, classify, and compare materials like wood, metal, plastic, and more. This ready-to-teach unit comes with differentiated worksheets and activities, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities, making it the perfect toolkit to spark curiosity and ignite a love for science!

Dive into the world of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist with our comprehensive, freely available unit! Designed for primary school children, this unit unpacks Dickens’ classic tale of resilience and survival amid the hardships of Victorian England. With resources covering historical context, engaging character studies, and thematic analysis, students will explore issues of poverty, justice, and morality. This free unit plan includes ready-to-use lessons, interactive activities, and thought-provoking discussions, making it accessible for all educators to bring the power of Dickens’ storytelling into the classroom. Rest of the unit is here Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/oliver-twist-ks2-writing-unit-week-2-6-13146016

This is another unit i have taught for year 2. slightly different outcomes, the first weeks outcomes are predicting and ordering the story in chronological order. They are 4 day lessons. Get Week 1 and 2 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13149490

Guy Fawkes, born in 1570, was an Englishman known for his role in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy aimed at assassinating King James I and blowing up the House of Lords. Fawkes, a Catholic, was part of a group that sought to end Protestant rule and restore Catholic leadership in England. The plot was uncovered, and Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives placed beneath the Parliament building. He was subsequently tortured and executed. Today, Guy Fawkes is remembered each November 5th during Bonfire Night, where his image is often burned in effigies, symbolizing the foiling of the plot and the importance of parliamentary democracy.

The assembly today is about Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated annually on November 5th. This event commemorates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in which Guy Fawkes and his conspirators attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. During the assembly, we will explore the history of the plot, the significance of Bonfire Night, and the traditions associated with this celebration, such as lighting bonfires and fireworks, and the symbolic burning of Guy Fawkes effigies. Join us as we delve into this fascinating piece of British history and its lasting impact on culture and society!

In Week 1, pupils will explore 2D and 3D shapes, focusing on identifying, naming, and describing their properties. Activities will include recognising common 2D shapes such as squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles, and understanding 3D shapes like cubes, cuboids, spheres, and cylinders. Because i taught this unit after addition and subtraction in term two i’ve named it Week 5, but it’s first week of teaching shape in Year 2. Pupils will also learn to describe shapes using mathematical vocabulary, such as “sides,” “vertices,” “edges,” and “faces,” and begin to sort shapes based on their properties. Practical tasks, including hands-on exploration with shape manipulatives and sorting activities, will build their understanding. Lessons align with the White Rose Maths Scheme, ensuring structured progression and a strong foundation for geometry skills. Adaptive resources are included to support all learners. Year 2 - Shapes Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13160476