These Christmas themed reasoning problems for Year 3 cover all topics in the curriculum. There are 3 differentiated levels. The higher and intermediate levels each contain 33 Christmas problems and the lower level has 34. The Super Super Challenge (Higher level) is based on the Year 3 curriculum. The Super Challenge (Intermediate level) is based on the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum. The Challenge (Lower level) is based on the Year 2 curriculum. Answers are included. Colour and Black & White versions of each booklet are also included. PDF file format. All of the documents are in the zip file. No further preparation needed. You might also be interested in: Interactive Advent Calendar - Year 3 Maths End of term Summer themed Year 3 Maths - all topics Year 3 Summer Olympics Maths : All Topics Year 3 Euro 2020 / 2021 Football Maths : All Topics

This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different fruit and vegetables in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a food unit. The plan gives details of a paired game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a group speaking activity, a reading game, a written activity and a paired plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Lesson Plan (PDF) - 5 pages An animated PowerPoint presentation - 11 slides (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) 2 x resources for reading activity (PDF) - 4 pages (Colour and Black & White) Templates for the Written activity (PDF) - 2 pages (Colour and Black & White) Please note: You will need a few chopped up fruits and vegetables for the lesson. Details are included in the plan This plan is Blossoming Minds’ Lesson 1 Unit 4 French, but can be used individually. You might be interested in Units 1-3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11769397

This resource contains multiplication word problems and arithmetic based on SATs papers from 2011-2016. There are three levels with answers - 25 pages of questions in total. Each level contains word problems, number pyramids and arithmetic questions. There are multi-step questions which also include addition, subtraction and division. The higher level questions are based on the 2016 paper and the level 6 papers from 2011-2015. The intermediate level questions are based on the 2016 paper and the level 3-5 papers from 2011-2015. The lower level questions are easier and guide the children through multi-step questions. Both an editable Microsoft Word and PDF version of the document are included. No further preparation required.

This is a presentation on the inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3. The presentation covers Berners-Lee’s childhood, his early career, how his invention came about and what he is doing now. Please note that there are no photos of Tim Berners-Lee included, owing to copyright restrictions. The last part of the slideshow contains some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration.

This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘lp.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘lp’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘lp’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘lp’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘lp’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘lp’ sound - Revision of tricky words

This is a presentation on the poet, musician and writer, Benjamin Zephaniah. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4. The presentation covers his childhood, early success, world tours, music, children’s poetry and current work. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion and a list of some of his books. Please note there are no photos of Benjamin Zephaniah included, owing to copyright restrictions. A fascinating, inspirational poet, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.

An animated 22 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the end of the Christmas story when the Wise Men visit baby Jesus. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly at Epiphany for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow with the animations. A version of the PowerPoint is included in our KS1 and KS2 Epiphany lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks1-11732351 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks2-11731646 You might also be interested in our Epiphany story comprehensions: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-comprehension-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-epiphany-year-2-11728368 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-wise-men-epiphany-comprehension-christmas-year-3-and-4-11757623 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-wise-men-epiphany-christmas-story-comprehension-year-6-11756136 You might also be interested in our presentations that tell the whole Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-the-birth-of-jesus-presentation-11729139 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266 The presentations are also available as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775

An animated 24 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the main part of the Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also available with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans on the birth of Jesus: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731416 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731016 You might also be interested in our PowerPoint presentations covering the whole Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-three-wise-men-visit-jesus-three-kings-epiphany-11729975 These presentations are also available as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775

This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2. There are three differentiated booklets on the story of The First Christmas. The middle ability booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘who’ 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 with short written extracts to read and 5 questions per page. There is a colour and black & white version of each of the three booklets. Answers are also included. PDF file format. (The comprehension is also available as four separate comprehensions on the Blossoming Minds website, which contain much more detailed versions of the story.)

This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for their daily routine in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer schools unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a group speaking game, a reading activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: Plan A PowerPoint presentation Speaking resource Reading worksheet (This plan is Lesson 5, Unit 7 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.)

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’ and ‘how’ 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. This comprehension is based on the Bible story about Easter. It has one page on Palm Sunday, one on The Last Supper, one on Good Friday and one on Easter Sunday and Ascension. A great introduction to Easter or recap at the beginning or in the middle of a topic. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource is a seaside poetry comprehension activity for year 2. The children read a descriptive, repetitive poem describing the sights and sounds of the seaside, before answering comprehension question. The resource includes 3 differentiated levels of booklet, making them suitable for a whole range of abilities in your class. The middle ability booklet is laid out in a similar way to the KS1 SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short verses to read and 3-4 questions per page. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are included. A great way to bring the seaside into your classroom this summer! PDF file format.

These Year 3 Summer Olympics themed maths questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 30 problems with answers. The questions cover all areas of the curriculum and are perfect for celebrating the Paris Olympic Games with your class! The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 3 curriculum and some questions from the Year 4 curriculum. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 3 curriculum. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum. A colour and black & white version of each booklet is included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. No further preparation required. You might also be interested in our Year 3 Euro 2024 Football Maths : All Topics End of term Summer themed Year 3 Maths - all topics We also have: Year 2 Summer Olympics Maths : All Topics

This is a set of comprehensions about the celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation. They are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (ages 7-9). The comprehensions cover what a coronation is, a short history of Charles’s life, how Charles and others are celebrating, ways that children can get involved and the King’s charitable projects. There are three differentiated booklets. The higher ability booklet has three pages of text for the children to read before they complete a range of questions that are aimed at extending more able readers. (18 questions) The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into five separate pages with questions on each page. The middle ability has 14 questions and the lower ability contains 12 questions. There are colour and black & white versions of each booklet. Answers are also included. All of the documents are in the zip file. Perfect for using around the Coronation celebrations or for a topic on King Charles III. I’m looking forward to using these with my Year 3 class! PDF file format. You might also be interested in our year 2 comprehensions on the Coronation: King Charles III’s Coronation Comprehensions Year 2

This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘oa.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘oa’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oa’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oa’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oa’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oa’ sound - Revision of common exception words

This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘ng.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘ng’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ng’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ng’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ng’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ng’ sound - Revision of common exception words

This resource is a fictional comprehension activity for year 2. It is a fictional diary entry written in character as Christopher Columbus. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ ‘where’ and ‘how’ 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. PDF file format. The comprehensions are also available as part of a 5 lesson literacy unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-unit-christopher-columbus-explorer-5-lessons-12055409

This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It is a revision lesson that allows children to recap vocabulary used to talk about themselves. The plan gives details of a whole class starter, a recap of the vocabulary, a whole class listening and reading activity, a speaking and listening activity, a written worksheet and a plenary whole class game. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: Starter template (1 PDF page) Lesson Plan (5 PDF pages) A 16 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for reading/listening activity (7 PDF pages) Writing activity (2 PDF pages - colour and black & white versions) Plenary ideas (1 PDF page) The language covered in the lesson includes saying your name, age and where you live, describing yourself, describing family members and pets and talking about clothes. It would be useful if your class have already covered these topics, but not essential. No further preparation needed. This is lesson 5 of Unit 3 French designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 Beginners French - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11631397 Unit 2 French 5 lesson bundle - All About Me - Age and Appearance is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11707339 Unit 3 French Lesson Bundle - Family members, clothes and pets is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-lesson-bundle-family-members-clothes-and-pets-11769370

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’ and ‘how’ 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 3-4 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is about animals with incredible powers. All of the PDF booklets are in the zip file.

This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘nt.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘nt’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘nt’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘nt’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘nt’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘nt’ sound - Revision of tricky words