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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
Phonics phase 5 booklet - The 'wh' sound
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Phonics phase 5 booklet - The 'wh' sound

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This resource is a booklet that can be used by children to revisit or revise the phonics phase 5 ‘wh’ sound. There are 10 pages of activities for children to complete. It could be used as a start-of-day activity, filler, phonics lesson or homework activity. Simply print and staple or use pages as individual worksheets. A fun, visually appealing way to reinforce a phoneme. PDF file format.
French lesson and resources - Describing a Scene
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French lesson and resources - Describing a Scene

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the French vocabulary for describing different scenes, such as cities or snowy mountains. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer ‘my town’ unit. The children should have some prior knowledge of colours and types of buildings and homes before teaching this lesson. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking activity, a writing 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 Resources for listening and speaking activities Writing worksheet (This plan is Lesson 5, Unit 8 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.)
Winter activities - Comprehension - Year 2
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Winter activities - Comprehension - Year 2

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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 ‘how,’ ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘who’ 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 all about what activities children can do in the winter. It covers building snowmen, making bonfires and celebrating different festivals.
French Lesson : French speaking countries
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French Lesson : French speaking countries

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary to describe the landscape in different French speaking countries e.g. In Guadeloupe there are beaches. The children are taught sentences to describe eight French speaking countries or regions. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer unit on France and French speaking regions. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking activity, a reading and writing activity, a speaking task and a 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 - 20 pages (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for listening game - 8 pages (PDF) Resources for Reading and Writing activity - 3 pages (PDF) No further preparation needed. It would be helpful but not essential if your class have completed our French countryside lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12667431 This is Lesson 3, 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
What can I do on Mother's Day? - SATs comprehension - Year 2
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What can I do on Mother's Day? - SATs comprehension - Year 2

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This resource includes 3 differentiated non-fiction comprehension booklets for year 2. Each booklet is all about what children could do to make their Mum happy on Mother’s Day. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading papers. Each booklet contains a title page followed by four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. 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. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet. (The preview pages show the title page and one of the comprehension pages from the colour and black & white middle ability booklets.) PDF file format.
Year 2 fractions word problems -Autumn theme
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Year 2 fractions word problems -Autumn theme

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These Year 2 fractions questions are Autumn, Harvest and Halloween themed. There are 3 differentiated levels of reasoning and arithmetic problems with answers. There are 34 pages of questions in total. The higher level (called Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering all of the Year 2 Fractions curriculum. The intermediate level (called Super Challenge) is based on the Fractions curriculum from Years 1 and 2. The lower level (called Challenge) is based on the Fractions Year 1 curriculum. Both editable Microsoft Word and PDF versions of the documents are included. No further preparation required.
Phonics phase 5 The 'ph' sound - Booklet
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Phonics phase 5 The 'ph' sound - Booklet

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This resource is a booklet that can be used by children to revisit or revise the phonics phase 5 ‘ph’ sound. There are 10 pages of activities for children to complete. It could be used as a start-of-day activity, filler, phonics lesson or homework activity. Simply print and staple or use pages as individual worksheets. A fun, visually appealing way to reinforce a phoneme. PDF file format.
French Days out lesson and resources
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French Days out lesson and resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different places they would like to visit in town. For example, the park or the funfair. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer hobbies unit. The plan gives details of a game for a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a written activity and a plenary. 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. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (5 pages PDF) A 12 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Starter vocabulary (2 pages PDF) Resource for listening game (12 pages colour and black & white PDF) Resource for speaking and listening activity (2 pages colour and black & white PDF) Written worksheet (2 pages colour and black & white PDF) No further preparation needed. This is Lesson 5, Unit 5 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually. You might be interested in units 1-4: Beginner French 20 lesson bundle
Spanish bread and cakes bakery lesson and resources
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Spanish bread and cakes bakery lesson and resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different breads and cakes in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a food unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a reading activity and a plenary. 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. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (PDF) 5 pages Animated PowerPoint presentation 11 slides (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for speaking and listening activity (PDF - colour and black & white) 2 pages Reading task (PDF - colour and black & white and answers) 3 pages No further preparation needed. This plan is Blossoming Minds’ Spanish Lesson 2 Unit 4, but can be used individually. You might be interested in units 1-3: Beginner Spanish / 15 lessons
Year 2 Comprehension - St Patrick's Day
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Year 2 Comprehension - St Patrick's Day

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet for year 2 all about St Patrick's Day. It includes information about St Patrick's life, St Patrick's Day celebrations around the world and the languages spoken in Ireland. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels with answers. There are a range of 'what,' 'where,' 'which' 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. I have included colour and black & white versions of each of the 3 booklets which contain some cute clip art! PDF file format.
Year 2 World Cup 2018 Maths - Addition
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Year 2 World Cup 2018 Maths - Addition

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These Year 2 World Cup and football themed addition word problems are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 30 questions with answers. The questions cover all areas of the addition curriculum and are perfect for celebrating the World Cup with your class! The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and some questions from the Year 3 curriculum. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 1 curriculum. An assessment table has also been included which sets out each curriculum requirement and the questions which cover it, so you can assess the progress of your class. No further preparation required.
Queen Victoria Presentation - Women's History Month
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Queen Victoria Presentation - Women's History Month

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This is a presentation on Queen Victoria. The presentation covers Victoria’s birth and childhood, Victoria becoming queen, Victoria and Albert, Victoria as Queen, the Empire under Victoria and changes during Victorian times. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 14.
Italian lesson and resources : Pet descriptions
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Italian lesson and resources : Pet descriptions

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Italian lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary to describe different pets in Italian. The plan gives details of a whole class starter, an introduction to the vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking and listening activity, a written worksheet and a plenary 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: 5 page PDF Lesson Plan An 18 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) 1 PDF page resource for listening activity 3 PDF pages of resources for the writing activity (colour and black & white worksheet and answers) The plan would work well coming after lessons on the words for pets, describing myself and colours. Our Italian lessons on pets, describing myself and colours are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12584397 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12514759 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12509405 This is lesson 4 of Unit 3 Italian designed by Blossoming Minds. You might be interested in Unit 1 Beginners Italian - Greetings and Introductions Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12397072 Unit 2 Italian All About Me 5 lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12516804 Unit 3 Italian Lesson Bundle : Family members, clothes and pets is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12589727
Italian lesson and resources : All About Me Revision
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Italian lesson and resources : All About Me Revision

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Italian 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 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 14 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. This is lesson 5 of Unit 3 Italian designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 Beginners Italian - Greetings and Introductions Bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12397072 Unit 2 Italian All About Me 5 lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12516804 Unit 3 Italian Lesson Bundle : Family members, clothes and pets is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12589727
French Film Genres Lesson
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French Film Genres Lesson

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This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning how to talk about their favourite genre of films in French, such as comedies, westerns and musicals. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a speaking activity, a speaking and listening activity, writing task and 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 in the zip file and are: 4 page PDF Lesson Plan A 15 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.) Resources for the written activity (2 PDF pages - colour and black & white versions) No further preparation needed. This plan is Lesson 3, Unit 11 French designed by Blossoming Minds, but can be used on its own. You might be interested in some of our other French units including Units 1, 2 and 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11769397
SATs style comprehension - St George's Day - Year 2
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SATs style comprehension - St George's Day - Year 2

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This resource is a 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’ 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 the legend of St George. I hope you find it useful. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 2
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Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about Thanksgiving celebrations in America and covers the history of the holiday and current traditions. Perfect to use to teach children about the American version of harvest. It includes 3 differentiated levels. Each booklet has four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read. There are 13 questions in the higher ability booklet, 12 questions in the middle ability and 10 questions in the lower ability. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘why,’ ‘where’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions, true or false questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are colour and black & white versions of the booklets and answers are included. PDF file format. You might be interested in: Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 3 and 4 Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation
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.
Year 1 Comprehensions - Weather - 3 Levels
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Year 1 Comprehensions - Weather - 3 Levels

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This resource contains 5 comprehension activities all about the weather. 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 topics: What is the weather? Let it snow… Breezes, gusts and gales Rain, rain go away Heatwave! 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.
French Toys Lesson and Resources
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French Toys 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 the vocabulary for different toys in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer ‘my favourites’ unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a reading game, a reading and writing activity and a final whole class game. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All the resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan - 5 pages (PDF) A 15 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resource for the listening game - 34 pages - Colour and Black & White (PDF) Resources for the reading game - 13 pages (PDF) Reading and Writing worksheet - 3 pages - Colour and Black & White and Answers (PDF) Resource for the final game - 1 page (PDF) No further preparation needed. This plan is Lesson 5, Unit 11 French by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan. You might be interested in our other French lessons including Units 1,2 and 3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11769397