The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
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.
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.
Unlock the secret to rounding with our engaging Rounding Code Breaker Worksheet. Designed to reinforce the essential skill of rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, and 1000, this resource will challenge and delight your students as they crack the code to mathematical success!
This comprehensive worksheet provides students with a series of rounding problems that require them to apply their rounding skills to find the correct answers. As they work through each problem, they will decode hidden messages, adding an exciting twist to the learning experience.
With a variety of rounding scenarios, students will strengthen their ability to identify the appropriate place value and use rounding rules effectively. They will gain confidence in adjusting numbers to the nearest 10, 100, and 1000, while reinforcing their understanding of the rounding process.
To ensure success, the worksheet includes clear instructions and examples to guide students through each step of the code-breaking journey. Additionally, a separate answer sheet is provided, enabling students to check their work independently and reinforce their understanding.
This Rounding Code Breaker Worksheet is perfect for independent practice, homework assignments, or as an engaging activity for early finishers. It allows students to apply their rounding skills in a fun and meaningful way, keeping them motivated and eager to solve the next code!
Equip your students with the essential rounding skills they need for future mathematical success. Download our Rounding Code Breaker Worksheet today and make rounding an exciting adventure in your classroom!
A set of 9 posters to inspire children to ADDSPICE to their sentences! Each poster describes a technique children can use to uplevel sentences in writing and make their sentences interesting and varied. This includes openers, clauses and lots more.
Want a lesson about ADDSPICE sentences? Check out our Year 5/6 Outstanding Interview Lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12093160
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.
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
A freebie maths mat that could be stuck in books for each child or laminated for tables. There is also room for them to write their target, name and class. PDF format.
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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.
Welcome to our free resource of Rainforest Sight Words! This colorful and engaging sheet has been designed to help children aged 3-5 to learn and recognize sight words associated with the rainforest. Each word is accompanied by a beautiful picture of an animal, plant or insect that can be found in the rainforest, to provide a fun and visual aid for learning. This resource is perfect for use in the classroom or at home and can be printed out as many times as needed. Your little learners will love practicing their reading skills as they explore the fascinating world of the rainforest!
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!
Introducing a fun and engaging resource for young learners to expand their vocabulary and reading skills - a free sight word sheet with space-themed words! Featuring colourful illustrations and easy-to-read words, this sheet is perfect for children aged 3-5 years old to learn and practice new words related to space.
With 48 words in total, including planets, stars, rockets, and more, children will be excited to read and discover new things about the universe.
The visual aids will help with retention and comprehension, making learning enjoyable and effective.
This free resource is a great addition to any space-themed lesson plan or activity.
Download now and blast off into the exciting world of space!
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.
This table mat is created for SEN children (children with Special Educational Needs) to use to help them with all subjects. The main keywords included are common to the English language. There is also a section for you to write on any key vocabulary for the day relevant to your topic.
This word bank can be laminated and re-used each day and is great tool to encourage independence. These are brilliant for any child with dyslexia or any other need and could be added to an IEP (Individual Education Plan) to help children succeed.
PDF format
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A free Christmas quiz presentation set into three rounds with ten questions each. Answers provided at the end. A good fun time-filler activity for the end of the term.
Discover the enchanting tale of ‘People of the Rainbow’ a heartwarming story that teaches children the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating individuality. In the magical town of Harmonyville, each unique Rainbow Person represents a different color, coming together to create a vibrant tapestry of unity. Follow Ruby, a little Rainbow Girl, as she learns that change is a beautiful part of life and that, just like the colors of the rainbow, every person is special in their own way. This engaging and uplifting story encourages children aged 8 and above to appreciate differences, fostering a message of love, acceptance, and harmony. Perfect for promoting inclusivity in the classroom!
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.