This engaging Year 2 resource pack, inspired by “The Very Last Castle,” guides pupils through a writing adventure focused on crafting compelling narratives and persuasive letters. In Week 3, children will learn to edit their letters for clarity and impact, write persuasive letters to the castle’s caretaker using powerful language, and plan imaginative narratives using a detailed framework. A dedicated grammar lesson on expanded noun phrases empowers children to add depth and detail to their writing. Packed with interactive activities, adapted resources and eye-catching visuals. Week 4 and 5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13169036

This fantastic resource pack is designed to immerse your students in the fascinating life of Amelia Earhart! Perfect for all learners, it includes a comprehensive fact file brimming with information about this pioneering aviator. But it doesn’t stop there! This pack also encourages children to delve deeper by writing their own biography of Amelia Earhart, using the fact file as inspiration. Plus, a diary entry template is included to further ignite their imaginations, allowing them to step into Amelia’s shoes and write from her perspective. Spark curiosity, develop research skills, and enhance writing abilities, all while exploring the incredible journey of Amelia Earhart.

In Week 2 of The Very Last Castle, students will deepen their understanding of the story by responding to key comprehension questions about character motives and emotions, sequencing the story’s events in chronological order, and exploring letter writing from Ibb’s perspective. Grammar learning will focus on subordinating conjunctions (because, although, when, while, if), with activities such as matching clauses, completing sentences, and creating their own. SEND learners will be supported with simplified worksheets, visual aids, sentence stems, and scaffolded tasks, while high achievers will be challenged to use additional conjunctions and extend their writing. This integrated approach ensures accessibility for all learners while developing comprehension, sequencing, writing, and grammar skills. Week 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13168854

The Very Last Castle – Week 4: Publishing with Creative Page Borders Description: In Week 4 of The Very Last Castle, students complete their narrative story using the planning frame, then they rewrite it after it’s edited. They then bring their writing to life by publishing their final drafts using beautifully illustrated page borders. This resource includes a variety of castle-themed borders featuring designs of towers, guards, and medieval motifs, available in lined, half-lined, and blank formats to suit different abilities and preferences. It also provides a simple publishing checklist to help students ensure their work is polished and ready to present. Perfect for creating stunning classroom displays or a class anthology, this pack helps students take pride in their work and celebrate their creativity! Week 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13168600

I’ve put Magic Bed week 1 resources for free, Just putting week 2 resources along with some Math resources for a £1 just to encourage me to upload more resources to help out teachers during this energy bills crisis.

Unleash your child’s inner storyteller with this captivating PowerPoint! Bursting with vibrant visuals and engaging activities, it guides young writers through every step of crafting their own narrative. From brainstorming ideas and developing characters to building exciting plots and writing vivid descriptions, this presentation equips children with the tools and confidence to create captivating stories that will ignite their imaginations!

This comprehensive Phonics Phase 2 Teacher Training Pack is designed to equip educators with everything they need to deliver effective, engaging, and systematic phonics lessons for young learners. Perfect for schools, individual teachers, and tutors, this resource aligns with the Letters and Sounds framework and is tailored to support early reading success. This free resource will supplement this resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/little-wandle-parent-powerpoint-13157835 What’s Included: Detailed Guidance for Teachers A step-by-step overview of Phase 2 phonics, including the progression of letter-sound correspondences, blending and segmenting strategies, and key milestones to track pupil progress. Interactive Training Presentation A professionally designed, editable Keynote/PowerPoint presentation to deliver engaging CPD sessions. Includes visuals, sound clips, and practical activity ideas. Printable Resources Flashcards, sound mats, letter formation sheets and blending/segmenting activities ready to print and use in lessons. Assessment and Tracking Templates Tools to evaluate pupils’ phonics progress and pinpoint areas for additional support. Why Choose This Pack? Time-Saving: Ready-to-use materials reduce planning time. Evidence-Based: Developed using proven methods to boost phonics attainment. Versatile: Ideal for new teachers, experienced educators, or those looking to refresh their approach. Professional Touch: Perfect for CPD sessions or inset days. Empower your team to confidently teach Phonics Phase 2 and set your pupils on the path to reading success! Download your pack today and inspire confident, capable readers.

Includes lesson plans, differentiated worksheet. This resource provides engaging activities and discussion points for Weeks 2 and 3 of The Journey Home by Frann Preston-Gannon. This beautifully illustrated book follows the journey of a polar bear who meets other endangered animals along the way, creating opportunities for students to explore themes of environmental conservation and empathy. These weekly guides include comprehension questions, creative projects, and activities designed to deepen understanding of the story and its message, while encouraging reflection on our impact on the natural world. Week 1(Free) : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13145680

This PowerPoint presentation is dedicated to the National Handwriting Assembly, highlighting the significance of handwriting in today’s world. It covers key insights into the benefits of handwriting, the goals of the assembly and the ways it fosters appreciation for this valuable skill. Included within the presentation are certificates to recognize the efforts and achievements of those committed to preserving the art and utility of handwriting. This assembly is not just about celebrating handwriting but also about inspiring a new generation to value the written word. Handwriting Practice Sheet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/handwriting-practice-free-11323287

In this exciting Iron Man writing unit, students explore prediction skills, practice using similes and create an engaging 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. Week 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/iron-man-by-ted-hughes-year-3-4-writing-unit-week-3-13151758

A variety of mental starters as well as Mathematical vocabulary that children can repeat before a topic in Maths. Works brilliantly with my class. This is a Promethean flip-chart that uses Active inspire. Update: I’ve included Powerpoint now.

Editable - KS1 Writing Cover Page This simple yet effective KS1 Writing Cover Page is designed to help young learners structure their work neatly and consistently. It clearly indicates: Where to write the date: Ensuring uniformity across all work. Space for the Learning Objective (LO): Perfect for sticking or writing the lesson focus. Clean, child-friendly design: Easy for students to follow independently. An ideal addition to your classroom resources to encourage good presentation habits in early writers! KS2 Writing Cover Page: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13159781

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.

Resource Overview: Literacy Unit Plan for The Wolves in the Wall This comprehensive resource is designed to support literacy instruction centered around The Wolves in the Wall across three weeks of engaging lessons. The resource includes: PowerPoints: To give you a brief overview of the book with soem ideas. Learning Objectives (LOs): Clear, structured objectives guiding each lesson, such as using sensory details, understanding narrative perspectives, and crafting persuasive writing. Weekly Plans: Detailed lesson plans that include differentiated activities and success criteria, making it easy to adapt the lessons for a range of abilities and ensure all students meet their learning targets. This resource provides everything needed to foster thoughtful discussions, creative writing, and deep comprehension, making The Wolves in the Wall an engaging and valuable literacy study.

Empower Year 2 students with resources to plan and create their own leaflets or fact files! These user-friendly materials include templates, brainstorming sheets, and guiding questions to help young writers organize their ideas effectively. Perfect for any topic, these resources encourage creativity and critical thinking as students explore how to present information clearly and engagingly. With a focus on structure and content, this toolkit makes leaflet writing and fact file creation a fun and educational experience

Retreival , Vocabularly and Inference questions based on the book band colour following the READ WRITE INC scheme. These resources have been created by me to use for guided reading in Year 2, can also be used for Year 1 and Year 3 or anyone using those colour banded books. Worksheet for Books: Polar At the Monster Games Animal Superpower Meet your Inside Meet a Genius

This is the first of a 4 week resource on Edward Tulane. The first week includes a differentiated lesson plan, easy to understand and follow. As well as resources and flip-charts (Active Inspire) which go with it. I have taught this to Year 4 class and it was the best ever book they read. Everyone remembers Edward Tulane only because of these lesson plans and resources and the way the book was read. You can find the rest here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edward-tulane-week-2-4-lesson-plan-active-inspire-flip-chart-and-resources-13146148

Early Morning work that is sure to get children thinking. Here are some examples from the PowerPoint: 1. Think of at least 5 WOW words to describe a sandwich. (remember to use your senses) 2. Write as many adverbs as possible to describe this verb eg. walked - quickly, slowly, noisily, shyly, quietly. 3. Pick 5 WOW words off the board and write five sentences using them. Outstandingly, Tenderly, Biologically, Formidable, Outspoken, Stern, Comical, Pathetic, Yearning, Dwell,