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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
RE - Pentecost 3 lesson plan and resources
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RE - Pentecost 3 lesson plan and resources

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This resource is a 3 lesson unit on Pentecost, suitable for using with key stage 2. There are details of activities and differentiation for each lesson. The first lesson involves children writing a poem, the second focusses on drama and the third allows for a more detailed piece of reflective writing, so it is perfect for extending literacy skills into RE. There are three powerpoints included in the price. One tells the story of Pentecost and the other two help with the introduction for Lessons 1 and 3 . The learning objectives covered are: Do I understand the symbols of Pentecost? Can I understand how people celebrate Pentecost? Do I understand the symbols of Pentecost? Can I understand how people celebrate Pentecost? Can I understand how the Christian Church began? Do I understand the events of Pentecost? The powerpoint presentation of the story is also available on its own.
The Last Supper Lesson Plan and Resources - KS2 (Easter)
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The Last Supper Lesson Plan and Resources - KS2 (Easter)

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This resource is a plan for a lesson about The Last Supper, suitable for using with Key Stage 2. The 4 page pdf plan includes a starter, a main drama activity, a written activity and a plenary drama activity. There is a 21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation of the story of The Last Supper to use to introduce the lesson and a document with Da Vinci's painting, around which the writing activity is based. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click 'Read Only' to open. A fun, interactive lesson. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-supper-powerpoint-easter-11527775 You might also be interested in the KS1 Last Supper Lesson Plan and Last Supper Assembly: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-easter-re-lesson-pack-the-last-supper-11828008 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-assembly-the-last-supper-betrayal-11537067
Christopher Columbus - History presentation
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Christopher Columbus - History presentation

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This is a presentation on the explorer, Christopher Columbus, who discovered the ‘New World.’ Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly. The presentation covers Christopher’s childhood, his early sailing years, his voyage and his discovery. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration. Columbus is one of the key historical figures mentioned in the KS1 curriculum, so this presentation would be perfect for introducing the explorer.
Beginner Italian  3 units : 15 lessons
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Beginner Italian 3 units : 15 lessons

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This bundle contains 15 Italian lessons for beginners, perfect for using with KS2. The Lessons are: Lesson 1 - Greetings Lesson 2 - Emotions and Feelings Lesson 3 - Greetings for different times of day Lesson 4 - Introducing Yourself Lesson 5 - Where you live (countries) Lesson 6 - Numbers Lesson 7 - How old are you? Lesson 8 - Colours Lesson 9 - What do I look like? (eye and hair colour) Lesson 10 - Describing myself (height and size) Lesson 11 - Family Members Lesson 12 - Clothing Lesson 13 - Pets Lesson 14 - Pet Descriptions Lesson 15 - All About Me Revision The plans (pdfs) all give details of a starter, how to teach the new vocabulary, followed by a combination of listening activities, speaking activities, reading/writing activities and a plenary. Each lesson is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lessons are included in the price. This includes a PowerPoint for each containing the new vocabulary. The PowerPoint presentations are not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open them. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations. In total there are 205 pages of lesson plans, games and worksheets (pdfs) and 214 slides of animated PowerPoints. All of the lessons are in zip files. No further preparation needed. This is Units 1, 2 and 3 Italian designed by Blossoming Minds. (These lessons are also available as individual lessons or as smaller units.) Fantastic value
French Festivals Lesson and Resources
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French Festivals Lesson and Resources

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning about French Festivals. The lesson teaches the class about six festivals e.g. Bastille Day. There is the French word for each festival, a little bit of information in English and two more French phrases linked to the festival. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer unit on France. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a reading activity, a drawing task, a speaking activity and plenary whole class game. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan - 4 pages (PDF) An animated PowerPoint presentation - 11 pages (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for the starter - 2 pages (PDF) Resources for the reading, drawing and speaking activities - 3 pages (PDF) (colour and black & white versions and translation) No further preparation needed. This is Lesson 5, Unit 12 French by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual lesson. You might be interested in Units 1, 2 and 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11769397
Year 1 comprehension - Autumn
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Year 1 comprehension - Autumn

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. The theme in this pack is 'Autumn. There are four different comprehensions: What happens in the autumn What to do in the autumn - go for a woodland walk What to do in the autumn - make a leaf hedgehog How to go blackberry picking Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. Answers are also included. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them.
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oo' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oo' sound

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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 ‘oo.’ 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 ‘oo’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oo’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oo’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oo’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oo’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'ar' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'ar' sound

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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 ‘ar.’ 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 ‘ar’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ar’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ar’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ar’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ar’ sound - Revision of common exception words
International Women's Day Assembly - Women's History Month
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International Women's Day Assembly - Women's History Month

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This resource includes an assembly plan and 19 slide PowerPoint to use for Women's History Month or International Women's Day on 8th March. No further preparation needed. The assembly is suitable to use with KS2 or secondary aged children. The slideshow provides the opportunity to discuss why we might focus on women's history, before moving on to give details on how women's circumstances changed from ancient times to today. There are 10 slides which outline key achievements of 10 different women, from Marie Curie to J K Rowling. The plan (pdf) gives details about how to use the slideshow. I like to lead assemblies that are interactive and relevant to the children's lives, so the plan gives plenty of opportunity for children to discuss ideas, give feedback and reflect. The PowerPoint and plan are in the zip file. 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. Updated in February 2024.
Phonics phase 4 - The 'lt' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'lt' sound - Consonant blends

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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 ‘lt.’ 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 ‘lt’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘lt’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘lt’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘lt’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘lt’ sound - Revision of tricky words
The birth of Jesus Christmas RE lesson - KS2
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The birth of Jesus Christmas RE lesson - KS2

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This is a plan for a lesson about the birth of Jesus, with a focus on the journey to Bethlehem. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 2. The 5 page pdf lesson plan includes learning objectives, a starter, a drama activity, a written activity and a plenary class discussion. There is a 30 slide animated PowerPoint presentation of the story to use. This is not editable (Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations. Five pages of pictures for the starter and a 3 page PDF template for the written activity are also included. A fun, interactive lesson with a focus on refugees, which could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit. The PowerPoint is also available without the lesson plan: Christmas Story - The birth of Jesus Presentation You might also be interested in our KS1 lesson plan on the birth of Jesus: Christmas RE lesson - The birth of Jesus - KS1
Year 1 Comprehensions : Old Testament Bible Stories
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Year 1 Comprehensions : Old Testament Bible Stories

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This resource contains five old testament bible story comprehensions. They are suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. There are three differentiated levels. There is a colour and black & white version of each level. Each level contains five short pieces of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures in the lower and middle levels to help children work out what they say. Each passage is followed by 5 simple questions. There are five different stories: The story of creation Adam and Eve Noah’s Ark Jonah and the Whale Joseph These are all in PDF file format. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text from the middle ability so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. This is not editable. Please click the ‘Read Only’ button in the centre of the screen to open it. Answers are also included. All of the documents are in the zip file. No further preparation needed.
KS2 Year 6 Maths SATs - Fractions Revision
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KS2 Year 6 Maths SATs - Fractions Revision

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These Year 6 SATs style fractions revision problems are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 22 reasoning and 13 arithmetic questions with answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) covers the Year 6 curriculum with some questions at a higher level. It is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 6 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (called Challenge) contains easier questions covering the Year 5 curriculum. No further preparation required.
Year 2 comprehension - The Three Little Pigs - traditional tales
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Year 2 comprehension - The Three Little Pigs - traditional tales

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This resource is a fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is the traditional tale of The Three Little Pigs, and includes 3 differentiated levels. The style and questions are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper.There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who’ and ‘where’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Phonics phase 3 - The 'w' sound
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Phonics phase 3 - The 'w' sound

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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 ‘w.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘w’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘w’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘w’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘w’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘w’ sound - Revision of common exception words
French Greetings lesson and resources
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French Greetings lesson and resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a first French lesson, as it involves children learning the most basic vocabulary. The lesson plan gives details of a group starter, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. There is a PowerPoint which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lesson. You can also play the PowerPoint without the audio. All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 4 page PDF Lesson Plan 10 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 1 PDF page for the Starter activity 3 PDF pages for the reading and writing activity (A colour and black & white version of the worksheet and answers are included.) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 1 of Unit 1 French designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 French is available here: Beginners French - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle Unit 2 French is available here: French 5 lesson bundle - All About Me - Age and Appearance
Epiphany KS1 RE lesson / The Wise Men Visit Jesus
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Epiphany KS1 RE lesson / The Wise Men Visit Jesus

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This is a plan for a Christmas RE lesson, with a focus on the end of the story, when the Wise Men visit Jesus. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 1. The plan includes a starter, a preparation activity, a written activity and a plenary. There is a PowerPoint presentation of the story to use and a template for the written activity included in the price. All of the resources are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF lesson plan 23 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 4 PDF pages for the written activity (colour and black & white versions) The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit. An altered version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: Christmas story presentation - Three Wise Men visit Jesus (Three Kings) - Epiphany You might also be interested in our KS2 Epiphany lesson: Epiphany RE Lesson - The Wise Men visit Jesus - KS2 You might also be interested in our Epiphany story comprehensions: Christmas comprehension - The Wise Men Visit Jesus (Epiphany) - Year 2 The Wise Men (Epiphany) Comprehension - Christmas - Year 3 and 4 The Wise Men (Epiphany) - Christmas Story Comprehension - Year 6
Christmas in Germany presentation
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Christmas in Germany presentation

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A 21 page presentation describing the traditions of Christmas in Germany. It covers Christmas markets, decorations, food and Christmas trees. Each slide has a short piece of text accompanied by a picture. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.
Beginners French - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle
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Beginners French - Greetings and introductions lesson bundle

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This is a 5 lesson French unit for total beginners, perfect to use with KS2. It teaches children greetings, feelings, saying their name and talking about where they live. All of the lessons are highly interactive and allow children to practise a range of language skills. There is a PowerPoint for each lesson which includes an audio version of each French word or phrase to make it easier for anyone to be able to teach the lessons. You can also play the PowerPoints without the audio. Lesson 1 - Greetings This lesson would be perfect to use as a first French lesson as it involves children learning the most basic vocabulary. The lesson plan gives details of a group starter, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, writing activity and plenary. All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 4 page PDF Lesson Plan 10 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 1 PDF page for the Starter activity 3 PDF pages for the reading and writing activity (A colour and black & white version of the worksheet and answers are included.) Lesson 2 - Emotions and Feelings The focus in this lesson is on how to ask ‘how are you’ and reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘feelings’ vocabulary, a speaking and listening activity, paired game, reading/writing activity and plenary. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan A 21 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 5 PDF sheets for the speaking activity 2 PDF sheets for the paired game 3 PDF sheets for the Reading/Writing activity (colour and black & white versions and an answer sheet) Lesson 3 - Greetings for different times of the day The focus in this lesson is on how to greet people at different times of the day. The lesson plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘greetings’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, reading activity and plenary. All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: A 5 page PDF lesson plan A 17 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 4 PDF sheets for the game 3 PDF sheets for the Reading activity (A colour and black & white version of the worksheet and an answers sheet) Lesson 4 - Introducing yourself/saying your name The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone their name and to reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘name’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, reading/writing activity and plenary. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in a zip file. These are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan A 10 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 1 PDF sheet for the speaking/listening activity 2 PDF sheets for the Reading/Writing activity (A worksheet and answers are included) All you need to take with you is a ball or beanbag for the whole class game. Lesson 5 - Where you live The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone where they live and reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘countries’ vocabulary, a speaking activity, writing activity and plenary whole class game. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan An 18 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 4 PDF sheets for the speaking activity 6 PDF sheets for the Writing activity (answers are included) No further preparation needed. This is Unit 1 French designed by Blossoming Minds. Units 1-5 is available here: Beginner French 25 Lesson Bundle
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sc' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sc' sound - Consonant blends

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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 ‘sc.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘sc’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sc’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sc’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sc’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sc’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words