KS2 teacher working in the UK. My resources vary from basic starters to full, detailed lesson plans for a variety of year groups for the UK Primary School age range.
KS2 teacher working in the UK. My resources vary from basic starters to full, detailed lesson plans for a variety of year groups for the UK Primary School age range.
This bundle includes three lesson plans with resources to be used with the cross-curricular rainforest theme. Art, Drama and Music are all covered in this bundle. All individual lesson plans can be found on their own in my shop however purchasing the entire bundle is cheaper and more beneficial in terms of its fluidity.
3 differentiated worksheet to summarise the story of Easter including: Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
All worksheets inlcude a space to name the day, add a picture, and describe the importance of the day.
Only the weekdays are filled in (without the corresponding Easter title)
Only the weekdays with the first letter of the corresponding Easter title
Weekdays with the first letter of the corresponding Easter title and sentence starters.
An ‘I can’ activity sheet - the children write 3 ‘I can’ statements about themselves before going around the classroom to see who else can and write their names (e.g. So can Daisy, Geoffrey). Ideal for Year 2.
This activity is suitable even for well established groups, it can be very surprising to see how little the children know about each other or how much they have in common.
Resources for a class display, ideal for transition day activities.
Each child writes their name on the crayon and draws their picture in the circle. They then colour in the crayon. All are then laminated, lined up on 3/4 rows and placed together as though they were in a box. They can also be curved and stapled down to give a 3D effect. Add a section at the bottom to make the crayon box (this can be flat but ideally would be 3D).
Print the ‘Crayon Display Text’ (you can choose either the outlined version or filled). Ensure it is printed in A3 and add to your box.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a fairytale theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a fruit theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a food theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a miscellaneous theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has an insect theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a hobbies theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a nature theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a ‘travel’ theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is ideal for EYFS settings whereby the sheets are printed onto A3 or A4 and cut out so the children can physically place them in size order. They can also be used for counting or to add to displays, role play areas or small world activities.
A set of sheets with objects of different sizes for children to order in terms of size.
This particular resource has a Halloween and Autumn theme, there are also a variety of other themes in my shop as well as an entire bundle of all themes.
The icons themselves are from Microsoft PowerPoint under ‘Icons’ however they are only available in black and white.
This resource is perfect for anyone trying to promote the mental wellbeing of individuals or whole classes. The idea is to establish a routine of finding a positive and purposeful aspect of every day.
The coversheet (one for each year group) is placed on an exercise book and would look lovely printed on coloured paper. Daily, the children write the date, one thing they have learned and one thing that has made them happy.
Year 3. This resource includes the lesson plan and the relevant accompanying worksheet. It provides the children with the opportunity to “explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form, and function” (DfE, 2014). They have the opportunity explore an artist who paints with the Rainforest as inspiration linking directly with the theme. Using their sketchbooks to develop their ideas and create a final piece is appropriate for KS2 children and contributes to their Art subject objectives (DfE, 2013). The specific activities and resources provide opportunities for the children to develop their skills, thought processes and evaluation abilities, which are valued across the curriculum.
This resource is designed to be used alongside the cross-curricular links to both Music and Drama also through the Rainforest theme. Having a theme such as the Rainforest can give children a broad concept to work with so that they have the opportunity to explore the theme in a way that suits their learning style.
To get the most from this lesson plan you will need to create the PowerPoint listed in the resources.
Year 3. This resource includes the lesson plan and the relevant accompanying worksheet.
This lesson gives the children the opportunity to create their own scenes as they are using their imaginations in response to the video clip they are shown, developing different Drama skills such as hot seating, improvisation, performing and evaluation. It provides them with opportunities to perform to “a range of audiences” by improvising in smaller groups during hot seating, and performing their scenes to the wider group (ACE, 2003).
This resource is designed to be used alongside the cross-curricular links to both Music and Art also through the Rainforest theme. Having a theme such as the Rainforest can give children a broad concept to work with so that they have the opportunity to explore the theme in a way that suits their learning style. Using the Rainforest theme can allow the children to access their appropriate KS2 expectations to “produce work with a clear story line and structure”, and following the theme through the activity provides the children with the opportunity to engage more with their characters (ACE, 2003).
Year 3. This resource includes the lesson plan and the relevant accompanying worksheet.
This lesson can involve the children in the production of music for a particular setting and can give the use of instruments an ‘enjoyable, challenging and also achievable” context for KS2 (DfE, 2011). Allowing the children to listen to and identify sounds can encourage “active and passive listening” and the playing of instruments, “tuned and un-tuned percussions” as the basis of this lesson also satisfies the music curriculum (DfE, 2011). Providing an activity whereby group activity through music is a key feature can at KS2 contribute to the children’s social skills (DfE, 2011). The lesson provides a wealth of opportunities for the children to express their creativity in terms of music through their performances, choices of instrument, and interpretation.
This resource is designed to be used alongside the cross-curricular links to both Art and Drama also through the Rainforest theme. Having a theme such as the Rainforest can give children a broad concept to work with so that they have the opportunity to explore the theme in a way that suits their learning style.
To get the most from this lesson plan you will need to create the PowerPoint listed in the resources.