An excellent lesson teaching KS2 how to calculate the perimeter of squares and rectangles. Plan, worksheets, PPT, answers, challenges and extensions included. Lesson then challenges children with learning how to find the perimeter of composite shapes and triangles. Complete high quality resources provided: Interactive and Engaging PowerPoint Lesson Plan Independent, paired and group activities Worksheets for lower/mid and mid/higher Challenge for every ability Answers for quick and easy marking A visual, logical and memorable presentation clearly explaining the different perimeter formulas. Enjoy the 22 slide PowerPoint teaching and enhancing your pupil’s understanding of perimeter. Lesson Content: Doubling numbers starter, Perimeter of squares, Reasoning shapes questions, Perimeter of rectangles, Perimeter of composite shapes, Perimeter of triangles. A differentiated lesson of two halves - Middle and Higher ability can independently tackle perimeter reasoning questions while you teach the lower and middle ability. Then they can be independent while you talk through the reasoning and main activity with the higher ability pupils. Or this can be easily taught to a whole class if you prefer. All reviews welcome. You might also be interested in these high quality KS2 maths resources: Calculating Perimeter of Composite Shapes Lesson Area and Perimeter Word Problems Measuring Angles Lesson Drawing Angles Lesson

An essential resource for teaching expanded noun phrases. Includes an engaging PowerPoint and complete word bank kits. This pack teaches how to construct expanded noun phrases. Grouped word banks scaffold the learning. It teaches children how to start with a simple noun phrase such as 'the dog' or 'the lady' and add in 8 new elements to the phrase. 3 simple noun phrases are modelled with the 'machine'. Used in year 5, also appropriate for all other KS2 classes. A|l reviews welcome.

A complete KS2 science lesson, covering the life of Jane Goodall. Includes a detailed presentation, 2 video links, a true/false activity, a writing template and differentiation. Children can learn what type of person she was, her achievements and what we can learn from her. Enthuse your pupils about being a scientist and discuss how not many women become scientists, what can we do to change this? Includes a thorough lesson plan so your lesson is ready to go. ** Highlights** Interactive 20 slide powerpoint full of information and helpful video links. . * Engaging true or false activity. Differentiated activities for a range of abilities and support sheet. Extension challenge for children to move onto. Differentiated note sheets for support. Writing template with illustrations. Interesting plenary to discuss. Focuses on the new national curriculum lesson objectives: Pupils might work scientifically by: observing and comparing the life cycles of plants and animals in their local environment with other plants and animals around the world (in the rainforest, in the oceans, in desert areas and in prehistoric times), asking pertinent questions and suggesting reasons for similarities and differences. They should find out about the work of naturalists and animal behaviourists, for example, Jane Goodall. All reviews welcome.

A complete assembly on Martin Luther King Junior Day, including a 23 slide PowerPoint leading you through his life story and achievements. Bright, colourful and engaging, ideal for KS2, easily adaptable for KS1 and kS3. Includes: What is this day? Who was Martin Luther King? Family Inequality School Life Later Life Career Civil Rights Movement ‘I have a dream’ speech Changes Achievements Assassination Video links How is this day celebrated in America? Time given at the end of the assembly for reflection, children can think of their own dreams for the future. All reviews welcome. Check out my other popular assemblies on important days: World Kindness Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery National Speech and Debate Day

A set of 19 Arctic poems written for children to understand, enjoy and learn from. Perfect for teaching a topic on the Arctic. All written in different styles; to engage, inspire and teach about the Arctic whilst developing key reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The poems are descriptive whilst using facts to educate and inspire. Each poem could spark a whole lesson, they start discussions on important geographical issues about the Arctic: What is the Arctic? What is it like there? Global warming, The future of the Sami people, Understanding Inuit life, Living with the polar night, Taking responsibility for our world Ice burgs Glaciers The Inuit Language Arctic animals Winter Each poem comes with a simple explanation of its essential components. The children could use these as a scaffold before going on to write their own poem about the Arctic, or respond in a different way with a letter/poster/story/newspaper article etc. A range of engaging but easy to imitate poetry styles are used: Cinquains Didactic Poems Etherees Free Verse Ghazal Poems Haikus All the poems are written by me and the images are copyright free. All reviews welcome. You might also be interested in my poems about India

10 experiments for years 5 and 6, includes instruction task cards, extensions, challenges and a scientific explanation. Inspire your pupils with a mini investigation for every day of British Science Week. 5 easy to set up and manage science activities for year 5. Plus 5 more simple but effective science activities for year 6. Everyday a range of questions are provided to stimulate scientific thought and discussion. Children are also encouraged to think of their own questions to spark that scientific curiosity which this week is all about. The extension activities and challenges further enrich the learning and engage every child. A short equipment list is provided for each year group so you can quickly collect the things you need for the week. Each activity is time flexible, they could take 10 minutes or easily extend to an hours lesson. The science behind every activity is quickly and clearly explained with helpful images and diagrams. Check out my other updated resources for British Science Week: British Science Week KS2 Posters British Science Week KS2 Homework Tasks British Science Week KS2 Assembly

A complete geography lesson teaching the countries of Europe. Includes a thorough teaching PowerPoint, interactive activities, worksheets, answers, extensions and videos. Follow the ready-to-go PowerPoint to teach about using an atlas, Europe, European languages and flags. Use the differentiated map worksheets to enable success for every child. Extensions are provided for fast finishers and those hungry for even more. Highlights: Interactive Ready-to-go Answers on PPT Editable Teach as part of a geography unit on Europe. Check out the other lessons: Where is Europe? Compare Cities of Europe Climate of Europe Mountains of Europe Rivers of Europe

A week’s KS2 English planning focusing on teaching writing skills through a history theme of WW2. Engaging activities, resources and opportunities for discussion all included. A bright and engaging PowerPoint leads you through the week, with starters, modelled examples and plenaries for every lesson. Lessons cover these learning objectives: L.O. I know how to use relative clauses in a recount of building a bomb shelter L.O. I know how to use subordinating conjunctions in a recount of a woman’s day in the war L.O. I know how to use brackets in a recount of escaping capture L.O. I know how to use dashes and commas in a recount of a day in a tank L.O. I know how to edit and improve my writing Daily starters focusing on: punctuation, handwriting, verb prefixes and modal verbs. All lessons are differentiated: support for lower ability and challenges for higher ability. Detailed plan included. All reviews welcome. Could be used alongside a WW2 History unit or on its own.

A detailed week covering the imitate phase of learning about discussion texts. Includes open questions, higher order thinking, engaging texts, video links, differentiation, 5 teaching PowerPoints, all resources, worksheets and answers. Every day starts with an engaging starter focusing on SPAG skills, such as KS2 spellings, parenthesis, conjunctions and handwriting. Extra for experts activities for further challenge and modelled texts to support the lower ability. Learning Objectives: To understand a discussion text and identify its features To identify facts and opinions To use conjunctions to link ideas in a for or against argument To write an introduction and conclusion To plan a discussion text on ‘Is Homework Necessary?’ Main activities differentiated by colour: Green - LA Yellow and blue - MA Red - HA Highlights: Ready to teach All printables provided KS2 appropriate Cross curricular links Differentiated Check out the follow up week for this unit here.

10 engaging and effective experiments for year 3 and 4 classes, includes instruction cards, extensions, challenges and scientific explanations. Inspire your pupils with a mini investigation for every day of British Science Week. Use the questions provided to stimulate scientific thought and discussion. Encourage your pupils to think of their own questions to spark that scientific curiosity which this week is all about. Extension activities and challenges are included to further enrich the learning and engage every child. Mini Experiments LKS2 Pack: 5 easy to set up and manage science activities for Year 3. Plus 5 more simple but effective science activities for Year 4. A short equipment list for each year group so you can quickly collect the things you need for the week. Each activity is time flexible, they could take 10 minutes or easily extend to an hours lesson. Check out more popular British Science Week resources: British Science Week KS2 Posters British Science Week KS2 Homework Tasks British Science Week KS2 Assembly

A complete geography lesson comparing two cities in Europe. Includes a thorough teaching PowerPoint, interactive activities, worksheets, word bank, extensions, videos and plenary. Follow the ready-to-go PowerPoint to teach about the human and physical features of Bristol and Berlin. Compare: Population City layout Climate Landscape Landmarks Art and culture Planned for years 3 or 4, easily adaptable for years 5 and 6. Differentiated recording tasks provided with an extension. Highlights: Photo analysis starter activity Activities for all styles of learners Scaffolded learning Check out my other popular Geography lessons on Europe from the unit: Where is Europe? Label Countries of Europe Lesson Climate of Europe Mountains of Europe Rivers of Europe

An engaging KS1 assembly on Charles Darwin’s life and achievements. Includes the complete PowerPoint assembly, reasoning questions, differentiated follow up writing resources and opportunities for discussion. Involve the students with the interactive questions and inspire them to become scientists. Includes differentiated follow up writing activities with all the necessary resources. Can be used on Darwin’s birthday February 12th or for starting a topic on famous scientists or explorers. Key teaching points covered: Darwin’s beliefs Darwin’s early life and careers His big break at 22 Adventures around the world Darwin’s theories and the public’s views His characteristics for success Impact on the world Darwin’s family life Celebrating Darwin Lots of opportunities for discussion and higher level thinking. All concepts explained clearly. 3 differentiated writing resources included to extend the assembly/input into a full lesson. Give your pupils opportunities to imaginatively respond to his amazing life. Perfect for year 1 and year 2. All reviews welcome. Check out my other popular KS1 science resources: Science Week Assembly Science Week Posters Science Week Investigations

The first week of a 2 week Christmas story unit for KS2. This pack includes 5 PowerPoints to lead you through the learning sequence, modelled texts to inspire and support, a variety of activities to keep the pupils focused and all resources and plan included to save time. Read the Scandinavian Christmas story about a creature who is similar to Father Christmas, but different. Explore the story with the pupils and help them to plan a similar story, to write the following week (see links below). The story has been written to include essential writing skills for year 5 such as relative clauses, parenthesis, powerful description, sentence openers and conjunctions. This unit could easily be adapted for other KS2 year groups. Enjoy teaching the well planned writing activities for each day, activities designed to suit a variety of learners. Short games, quizzes and videos are provided for starter activities and all challenges and plenaries are included. KS2 Writing Teaching Points Covered: Editing and improving example sentences, Using relative clauses, Accurate speech punctuation, Comparing setting descriptions, Highlighting writing techniques (relative clauses, sentence openers, adjectives, personification, parenthesis and conjunctions) Adding in adverbs, Using similes and metaphors, Expanded noun phrases. Engage your pupils with Christmas and develop their writing with these high quality PowerPoints. Each day use the modelled texts to capture their imagination, expand their vocabulary and teach them new skills for KS2. Enhance their progress whilst exploring Scandinavian culture. Check out Week 2 of this unit by clicking here where the children are guided to write their own version of the story. Or grab a bargain and buy both Christmas Story Writing weeks by clicking here for a Christmas Unit Bundle All reviews welcome. For high quality cross curricular units on Scandinavia follow the links below: Scandinavia Geography Unit Scandinavia Art unit

An engaging display pack for KS2-3 on persuasive writing. Complete with titles, posters, modelled sentences, word banks, process stars, writing strategies and more. Includes bright colourful posters useful for display or a writer’s toolkit. Eye catching resources designed to engage, support and enhance. Download and quickly pop up on your English display board. Enjoy the examples of language, writing features, modelled paragraphs and key ideas. Focuses on persuading someone to visit somewhere. Easily adaptable to other types of persuasion. All reviews welcome.

Use this resource to write Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound year 4 writing targets. Useful for teachers when assessing so you can narrow down the statements from the National Curriculum into small next steps which the children can understand. Broken down into targets for punctuation, handwriting, grammar and composition. You could print out one for each child and use as an assessment tool. Or just use when marking to save time so you can quickly choose a high quality target personalised for each child. All reviews welcome. You might also be interested in these high quality resources for the New Curriculum: Whole School SMART Targets Whole School Writing Assessment Sheets Whole School English Writing Assessment Guidance Whole School Guided Reading Questions

The third of seven engaging lessons which bring Scandinavia into the classroom. Discover interesting information, amazing videos and differentiated activities while covering key KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. Teach an effective lesson with no preparation necessary, just glance through the PowerPoint and you’re ready to go. This is written for KS2, ideally for years 4, 5 and 6 but could be easily adapted for year 3. This lesson covers these important teaching points: What physical regions are in Scandinavia? Map analysis What physical features are in Norway, Denmark and Sweden? Images and explanations for each Who can remember these? Video analysis for AFL What have we learnt? Children to show by explaining each map Which country is this?Children to use their learning to figure out the images All resources are included, so just print the maps and a detailed lesson plan and your lesson is ready. All lessons in this unit are designed to link to and extend work in English with challenges linking to English objectives, e.g. persuasive writing features. All reviews welcome. To teach Scandinavia throughout the curriculum, download my English and art units: Scandinavia Art Unit Scandinavia Story Writing Unit You can find many more engaging and high quality resources at my Teachallenjoy Shop

17 inspiring, easy to set up and curriculum linked homework tasks for KS2. A range of ready to go printables for each year group in KS2 designed to inspire and excite during British Science Week. Enable your pupils to try out science at home with activities that are easy and enjoyable for parents to resource and support. Includes a writing template for children to complete about their homework, which is especially useful for the hands on investigative style activities. Year 3 Plants and data handling Cartoon strip and nutrition Pet diet and maths link Garden discoveries Year 4 Searching for States Animal Instructions Boiling water and data handling Can you hear me? Investigation Year 5 Mission impossible letter writing Who wants to be a forces millionaire? Sticky or Slippy investigation If you look closely… Follow in the footsteps of a great man Year 6 Such big teeth you have! Animopoly and other games I’m a poet and I don’t even know it Pass the scalpel - plant studies Where did it go? Light and reasoning Check out my other updated British Science Week Resources: KS2 British Scientist Quote Posters British Science Week LKS2 Mini WOW Investigations British Science Week UKS2 Mini WOW Investigations

An inspiring CPD pack for refreshing and updating your behaviour management toolkit. Extensive word document, bright and clear PowerPoint and survey included. Understand how to manage a class in a low energy, effective and long term way. Make small changes to your teaching to have a big impact on the focus, concentration and progress of your pupils. Download a clear, visual and easy to understand 10 page word document explaining fundamental aspects of teaching: Laying the foundations of behaviour management Explaining expectations and consequences 4 behaviour management essentials 10 top behaviour strategies Teaching for engagement alongside behaviour management Walking around school as role models Table Plans for minimum disruption Playground behaviour management Practical subjects, rewards and tidying up a classroom Evaluating and changing your practice Enjoy a 29 slide PowerPoint for training others, covering key techniques and strategies to update teaching methods. Within this there are moments to discuss, reflect and evaluate your practice. Also included is an optional anonymous survey you can give your class to find out what they think about your strengths and weaknesses - a daring but effective way to move your skills forward. This would be helpful for any NQTs and other teachers looking to refresh and update their behaviour management. Useful for individual personal CPD or to provide whole school CPD. All reviews welcome. You can find many more reliable and useful KS2 resources, lessons and plans at my shop: Teachallenjoy You might also be interested in these inexpensive and free resources Noisemeter Seating Plan Pack Dreams and Aspirations Lesson