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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Queen Elizabeth I - Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Women's History Month
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Queen Elizabeth I - Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Women's History Month

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what,' 'who,' 'how' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about Queen Elizabeth I. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. PDF file format.
Black History Month Presentations Bundle
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Black History Month Presentations Bundle

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A selection of 6 presentations on a variety of black figures from the past two centuries, perfect for using during Black History Month. The slideshows cover prominent figures who have had a variety of roles in history. Included are: Benjamin Zephaniah Mary Seacole Mo Farah Nelson Mandela Rosa Parks Serena Williams
How to carve a pumpkin Comprehension / Halloween Year 2
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How to carve a pumpkin Comprehension / Halloween Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to carve a pumpkin (with an adult), with differentiated questions. It would be perfect for using in the autumn term around Halloween. Each booklet has a colour and black & white version. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘which’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions, true and false questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. The higher ability booklet has 18 questions in total. The middle ability has 15 questions and the lower ability has 12 questions. Answers are included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. You might also be interested in: The History of Halloween Comprehension - Year 2 Year 2 SPaG booklets - Halloween theme
Year 2 Comprehension Mega Bundle - Term 1
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Year 2 Comprehension Mega Bundle - Term 1

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***FANTASTIC VALUE*** A bumper pack of 18 comprehension booklets, perfect for using throughout the autumn term with your year 2 class. Each comprehension is differentiated 3 ways and is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The following themes are covered: Harvest Autumn Halloween Bonfire Night Christmas
Beauty and the Beast comprehension Year 2 / traditional tales
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Beauty and the Beast comprehension Year 2 / traditional tales

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This resource is a fictional comprehension activity for year 2. It tells the traditional tale of Beauty and the Beast and includes 3 differentiated levels. The style and questions are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘when’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. The higher ability booklet has 18 questions in total. The middle ability has 15 questions and the lower ability has 13 questions. Answers are included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format.
KS1 Christmas RE Unit - 4 lessons
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KS1 Christmas RE Unit - 4 lessons

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This is a pack of four RE plans, perfect for using during the Christmas season. The lessons are aimed at KS1 and are all highly interactive, using a range of enjoyable activities to teach the Christmas story and its messages. The themes that are covered include trust, journeys, gifts and similarities and differences. Each lesson includes a detailed PDF plan with learning objectives, as well as a PowerPoint presentation telling the story. The PowerPoints are not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open them. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations. The Christmas story is split into the following lessons: Angel Gabriel visits Mary The birth of Christ The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men visit Jesus In total there are 27 pages of lesson plans and worksheets (pdfs) and 93 slides of animated PowerPoints. All of the lessons are in zip files. No further preparation needed. Versions of the PowerPoints are also available separately: Christmas Story Presentation Pack You might also be interested in our KS2 lessons on the Christmas story: KS2 Christmas RE Unit (4 lessons)