This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Australia. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

Inspire writing with a story starter. Each slide has an image and a sentence to set the creative juices flowing! Ten starters to choose from.

Mats to support the understanding of Place Value and the representation of numbers. A great visual aid which can be laminated for repeated use.

A bank of 10 Sometimes, Always, Never Statements for Y3 Place Value. A great way to assess conceptual understanding and identify misconceptions. Stimulates reasoning and problem-solving too.

A bank of 10 Sometimes, Always, Never Statements for Y4 Place Value. A great way to assess conceptual understanding and identify misconceptions. Stimulates reasoning and problem-solving too.

A bank of 10 Sometimes, Always, Never Statements for Y5 Place Value. A great way to assess conceptual understanding and identify misconceptions. Stimulates reasoning and problem-solving too.

A bank of 10 Sometimes, Always, Never Statements for Y6 Place Value. A great way to assess conceptual understanding and identify misconceptions. Stimulates reasoning and problem-solving too.

Mats to support the understanding of Place Value and the representation of numbers. A great visual aid which can be laminated for repeated use.

Mats to support the understanding of Place Value and the representation of numbers. A great visual aid which can be laminated for repeated use.

A pack of great Maths and English resources. Samples of resources that can be found on the website.

5 Place Value quizzes matched to National Curriculum domains. 10 questions per quiz with answers provided. Low stakes quizzes are ideal as a starter activity or for retrieval practice.

7 Place Value quizzes matched to National Curriculum domains. 10 questions per quiz with answers provided. Low stakes quizzes are ideal as a starter activity or for retrieval practice.

5 Place Value quizzes matched to National Curriculum domains. 10 questions per quiz with answers provided. Low stakes quizzes are ideal as a starter activity or for retrieval practice.

A pack of great Maths and English resources. Samples of resources that can be found on the website.

A pack of practical Maths activities for each National Curriculum objective. Easily resourced and suitable for whole class, small group or pairs. Each activity has a list of resources and clear instructions. Great for intervention groups as well as introducing new concepts using CPA.

A Maths activity Pack with practical activities for each National Curriculum objective. Easy to resource and suitable for whole class, small groups or pairs. Each activity has a list of resources needed and easy to follow instructions. Great for intervention groups.

A Maths activity Pack with practical activities for each National Curriculum objective. Easy to resource and suitable for whole class, small groups or pairs. Each activity has a list of resources needed and easy to follow instructions. Great for intervention groups.

A Maths activity Pack with practical activities for each National Curriculum objective. Easy to resource and suitable for whole class, small groups or pairs. Each activity has a list of resources needed and easy to follow instructions. Great for intervention groups.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Legends. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and genre features. Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Light and Inventors To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects