Transform your Year 3-6 science lessons into an unforgettable jungle adventure with this captivating and comprehensive lesson on rainforest layers! What’s Included: ★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide filled with exciting activities and clear learning objectives, designed to make teaching a breeze. ★ Interactive PowerPoint: Vibrant visuals and thought-provoking questions bring each rainforest layer to life, sparking curiosity and discussion. ★ Rainforest Fact Cards: Fun and informative cards for a memorable plenary activity that reinforces learning and encourages independent research. ★ Worksheets: A differentiated worksheet pack to cater to all abilities, including a labeling activity, a descriptive writing task, and a fill-in-the-blanks exercise with a handy word bank. ★ Answer Sheet: Ensure accurate learning and quick assessments with detailed answer key for the worksheet. Key Learning Outcomes: ★ Identify and Name: Students will confidently name and identify the four distinct layers of the rainforest: emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor. ★ Describe and Compare: Students will describe the unique characteristics of each layer, including light levels, temperature, and the types of plants and animals that live there. ★ Understand Adaptations: Students will explore how animals and plants have adapted to thrive in the specific conditions of each rainforest layer. Why Choose This Resource: ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Perfectly aligned with the national curriculum for KS2 science, covering living things and their habitats. ★ Differentiated Activities: Suitable for all levels, ensuring every student is challenged and supported throughout the lesson. ★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is included, saving you valuable prep time and allowing you to focus on teaching. ★ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for inspiring young minds and fostering a love of science. Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, rainforest, layers of the rainforest, animal adaptations, plant adaptations, habitats, living things, science investigation.

This handy one-page tracker is designed to simplify your Year 1 guided reading assessments, saving you valuable time while providing a clear snapshot of each child's progress. Key Features: ★ Foundational and Conceptual Targets: Track both phonics skills (accuracy, fluency, and application) and comprehension abilities (with support, independently, and supporting others) to gain a holistic view of reading development. ★ Highlight Achieved Targets: Easily mark progress by highlighting or ticking off mastered skills, allowing for quick visual reference. ★ Comprehensive Information: Record book title, colour band, date, key questions for discussion, and detailed observations all in one place. ★ Streamlined Assessment: Quickly assess and evaluate students' reading abilities during guided reading sessions. ★ Individualised Learning: Identify areas of strength and areas for further development to tailor your instruction. ★ Free Download: Easily accessible and ready to print, making it a valuable addition to your Year 1 teaching toolkit. Perfect for: Year 1 teachers, reading specialists, and teaching assistants looking for a user-friendly and effective way to track guided reading progress.

A 22-page PDF of 44 different handwriting task cards. Great for early finishers to practice in their handwriting book or for a challenge area.

A 9 page booklet suitable to send home before school starts or to use in the first couple of weeks of school.

Elevate your PE sessions with these Athletics Task Cards and Fitness Record Sheet. Designed for efficiency and engagement, this resource features 12 task cards incorporating various athletics skills and equipment. From sprints to jumps, these cards add a dynamic edge to your athletics unit. Resource Highlights: ★ 12 Task Cards: Covering a spectrum of athletics skills and equipment, these task cards infuse variety into your lessons. ★ Fitness Record Sheet: Encourage personal growth and goal setting as children track their scores or times over multiple attempts. ★ Versatile Application: Ideal for individual or group activities, suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Files included: ★ x12 Athletics task cards ★ Fitness record sheet How to Use: ★ Distribute task cards for focused skill practice. ★ Record individual or group performances on the Fitness Record Sheet. ★ Encourage friendly competition and personal improvement over multiple attempts. You may also be interested in… Y3/4 PE Gymnastics Unit - 11 Lessons KS1 / KS2 Warm Ups and Cool Downs for PE Booklet Y5/6 - Fitness / Athletics PE Unit - 4 lessons Tags: Athletics, PE, Task Cards, Fitness, Physical Education, Skill Development, Record Sheet, Sports, Track and Field, PE Lesson, Primary School, KS1, KS2.

Spark creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with these fun and engaging thinking challenges! Perfect for KS2 students, this 7-slide PowerPoint presentation is packed with thought-provoking activities that will get your students thinking outside the box. What’s Inside: ☆ 6 Unique Challenges: Each slide presents a different creative thinking prompt, encouraging students to explore new ideas and perspectives. ☆ Open-Ended Questions: Prompts are designed to spark discussion and debate, fostering a collaborative learning environment. ☆ Visual Prompts: Some challenges include images to stimulate imagination and inspire creative responses. ☆ Differentiated Activities: Challenges can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests, ensuring all students are engaged and challenged. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Versatile and Flexible: Perfect for brain breaks, morning starters, end-of-day activities, or as part of a dedicated thinking skills lesson. ☆ Curriculum Links: Supports the development of key skills such as problem-solving, communication, and creative expression. ☆ Easy to Use: Simply display the PowerPoint and let the challenges begin! No prep required. ☆ Engaging and Fun: Students will love the variety of activities and the opportunity to share their unique ideas. Ideal for: KS2, thinking skills, creative writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, brain breaks, morning starters, time fillers, supply teachers, extra-curricular activities.

A board game suitable for KS1 about medicines. Great to use to introduce the topic of drugs to PSHE. Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 KS2

Get your Year 1 students moving and grooving with this exciting circuit training resource! Designed to build strength, coordination, and confidence, this pack includes everything you need to create a fun and engaging PE lesson. What’s Included: ☆ Teacher Guidance Sheet: Clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and running six different circuit stations, including modifications for different abilities. ☆ Student Recording Sheet: A simple table for children to track their progress each week, fostering a sense of achievement and motivation. Circuit Stations: ☆ Sit-ups/Quoit Pass: Builds core strength and coordination. ☆ Squats: Strengthens legs and improves balance. ☆ Spotty Dogs/Star Jumps/Jumping Jacks: Gets hearts pumping and improves cardiovascular fitness. ☆ Beanbag Hold: Develops arm and shoulder strength. ☆ Running on the Spot/Sprints: Boosts cardio and builds endurance. ☆ Press-ups: Strengthens arms, shoulders, and core. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Engaging and Fun: Children will love the variety of activities and the challenge of beating their own scores each week. ☆ Easy to Implement: The clear instructions and simple recording sheet make this resource perfect for busy teachers. ☆ Differentiated: Modifications are provided for each station, ensuring all children can participate and succeed. ☆ Promotes Healthy Habits: Encourages physical activity and helps children develop a positive attitude towards exercise. Get your Year 1 students excited about fitness with this fantastic circuit training resource! Ideal for: Year 1 PE, physical education, circuit training, fitness, exercise, primary PE, movement skills, gross motor skills, coordination, strength.

Empower your SENCOs and SLT to identify and nurture critical thinking skills in students with special educational needs. This comprehensive one-page document provides a clear framework for observing and assessing key characteristics of critical thinking in the classroom. Key Features: ☆ Targeted Questions: Thought-provoking questions focus on three core areas of critical thinking: Having their own ideas: Does the child generate original thoughts and solutions? Using what they already know to learn new things: Does the child make connections and apply prior knowledge? Choosing ways to do things and finding new ways: Does the child demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their approach to tasks? ☆ Practical Guidance: Offers clear guidance on what to look for in student behavior and responses, making it easy to identify and document evidence of critical thinking. ☆ Differentiated Approach: Considers the unique needs of SEN students, providing prompts to assess their progress with and without support. ☆ Actionable Insights: Helps educators tailor instruction and interventions to promote the development of critical thinking skills in SEN students. Benefits: ☆ Enhance Observation Skills: Equip your team with the tools to effectively observe and assess critical thinking in SEN students. ☆ Promote Individualized Learning: Gain valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, enabling targeted support. ☆ Foster a Growth Mindset: Encourage a positive learning environment where all students are empowered to think critically and creatively. ☆ Streamline Assessment: Simplify the assessment process with a clear and concise framework. Invest in your SEN students’ future by nurturing their critical thinking skills. Ideal for: SENCOs, SLT, special education teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with students with special educational needs.

Range of resources collected about drugs education for KS1 and KS2

All drugs have… board game suitable for KS2/3. Comes with risk cards, board, answers and questions. Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12

A great guided reading timetable originally used for Year 1 but suitable for all year groups. Allows for children to 'get on' whilst you can concentrate on the guided reading group.

Activities for Drugs education, suitable for KS2 or secondary. Instructions are also included.

Back to School FREEBIE! A PDF featuring a phone template for children to draw themselves at the start of the year and another template for them to write what they have been doing over the summer. A nice introductory template for the first day back! Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

Ignite a love of maths in your early years child with this collection of 25 fun and easy activities designed for home learning! This versatile resource is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to support their child’s early maths development in a playful and engaging way. What’s Inside: ☆ 25 Hands-On Activities: A wide variety of activities that cover key early maths skills, including counting, number recognition, shapes, measurement, and patterns. ☆ Everyday Materials: Most activities use simple household items, making it easy to incorporate maths into everyday routines. ☆ Clear Instructions: Each activity includes clear, concise instructions that are easy for both adults and children to follow. ☆ Differentiated Challenges: Activities can be adapted to suit your child’s individual needs and interests. Key Skills Covered: ☆ Counting: Forward and backward counting, counting objects, one-to-one correspondence. ☆ Number Recognition: Identifying and writing numbers 1-20. ☆ Shapes: Recognizing and naming basic shapes, exploring 2D and 3D shapes. ☆ Measurement: Comparing sizes, using non-standard units to measure length and height. ☆ Patterns: Creating and extending patterns with colors, shapes, and sounds. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Fun and Engaging: Activities are designed to be playful and enjoyable, making learning maths a positive experience. ☆ Easy to Use: Simple instructions and readily available materials make it easy to get started. ☆ Versatile: Perfect for independent play, family time, or as a supplement to classroom learning. ☆ Supports Early Development: Helps children build a strong foundation in essential maths skills. Give your child a head start in maths with this fantastic collection of home learning activities!

Children play Find the Smuggler in role as Heathrow Airport security who are looking for who the drugs smuggler is from a list of suspects. Great way to get children involved in PSHE/drugs education.

A board game for drug education. Great for PSHE. Full set of board, scenarios, drug name cards, questions, answers and rules.

Games about drugs for KS2 PSHE. One is ‘bingo’ and the other is ‘find and collect’. I have other games also uploaded for drugs education.

Get your KS2 maths year off to a flying start with this engaging and FREE back-to-school lesson! Designed to set clear expectations and ignite a passion for maths in Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource is perfect for transition days or the first maths lesson of the year. What’s Included: ☆ Interactive 12-Page PowerPoint: Captivate your students with visually appealing slides that cover essential topics like presentation, neatness, growth mindset, and mastering maths skills. ☆ Quick Maths Quiz: A fun and interactive quiz to assess students’ prior knowledge and get them excited about the year ahead. ☆ Lesson Plan: Detailed guidance for the lesson with suggested questions and activities. Key Benefits: ☆ Establish a Positive Learning Environment: Set clear expectations for the year ahead, fostering a culture of excellence and growth mindset in your maths classroom. ☆ Build Confidence and Motivation: Help students develop a positive attitude towards maths by showcasing their abilities and setting achievable goals. ☆ Review Essential Skills: Refresh students’ memories on key maths concepts and prepare them for new challenges. ☆ Promote Active Learning: Encourage student participation and engagement through interactive activities and discussions. ☆ Save Valuable Prep Time: This ready-to-use resource requires minimal preparation, allowing you to focus on delivering a fantastic lesson. Empower your students to become confident mathematicians and set the stage for a successful year of learning! Ideal for: KS2 Maths, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, back to school, transition, September, expectations, classroom rules, first week back, maths lesson, maths quiz.

Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters. This is the first set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 2 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13077491 What’s Inside: ★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage. ★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities. ★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively. ★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage. ★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum. ★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words. ★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles. ★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go! Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar! Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.