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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
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
Year 1 comprehension - Aeroplanes - non-fiction
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Year 1 comprehension - Aeroplanes - non-fiction

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This resource contains 3 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. They each contain a short piece of text (about 5 sentences) 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. The theme in this pack is ‘Aeroplanes.’ There are three different comprehensions: The first aeroplanes Record-breaking pilots Fascinating plane facts 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. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Phonics Phase 5 vowel digraph bundle
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Phonics Phase 5 vowel digraph bundle

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This resource is a collection of interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. They are PowerPoint presentations that allow children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit a target sound. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The PowerPoints are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3, 4 and 5 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to target sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the target sound) - Segmenting and blending words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with target sound - Writing a sentence with target sound - Revision of HFW Perfect for revising tricky sounds in the lead up to the Phonics Screening test.
Phonics phase 5 - The 'ey' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'ey' 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 ‘ey.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3, 4 and 5 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘ey’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ey’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ey’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ey’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ey’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'au' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'au' 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 ‘au.’ 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 ‘au’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘au’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘au’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘au’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘au’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'oe' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'oe' 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 ‘oe.’ 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 ‘oe’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oe’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oe’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oe’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oe’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'ew' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'ew' 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 ‘ew.’ 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 ‘ew’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ew’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ew’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ew’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ew’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'aw' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'aw' 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 ‘aw.’ 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 ‘aw’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘aw’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘aw’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘aw’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘aw’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'ue' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'ue' 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 ‘ue.’ 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 ‘ue’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ue’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ue’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ue’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ue’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'ir' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'ir' 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 ‘ir.’ 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 ‘ir’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ir’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ir’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ir’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ir’ sound - Revision of HFW
Year 2 non-fiction comprehension - transport bundle
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Year 2 non-fiction comprehension - transport bundle

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about different forms of transport. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. These are the 3 different forms of transport explored in the comprehensions: Cars Trains Aeroplanes PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 comprehension - Aeroplanes - non-fiction
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Year 2 comprehension - Aeroplanes - non-fiction

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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’ 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 all about planes. It covers the history of planes, world records and some fascinating facts. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 comprehension - Trains - non-fiction
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Year 2 comprehension - Trains - non-fiction

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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’ 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 all about trains. It covers the history of trains, underground trains and some fascinating facts. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Jesus rises into heaven (ascension) presentation
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Jesus rises into heaven (ascension) presentation

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An animated 20 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the story of the Ascension of Jesus into heaven, which comes 40 days after Easter. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.
KS1 Pentecost Unit - May/June
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KS1 Pentecost Unit - May/June

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This resource is a 3 lesson unit on Pentecost, suitable for using with key stage 1. There are details of activities and differentiation for each lesson. The first lesson involves children creating a Pentecost hat, the second focusses on drama and the third allows for a more detailed piece of writing, so it is perfect for extending literacy skills into RE. There are two PowerPoints included in the price. One tells the story of Pentecost and the other helps with the introduction for lesson 3. The templates needed for activities are also include. An enjoyable, interactive unit. 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.
Pentecost Assembly
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Pentecost Assembly

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This is a plan for an assembly on Pentecost. There is an optional powerpoint on Pentecost story included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves a modern day scenario where the events of Pentecost might occur and allows the entire assembly hall to get involved by acting out the story and discussing the themes. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.
Year 2 reading comprehension - Cars
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Year 2 reading comprehension - Cars

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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’ 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 all about cars. It covers the history of cars, modern cars and some fascinating facts. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
May Day Presentation
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May Day Presentation

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This resource is a powerpoint presentation for teaching children about why we have May bank holiday and the various traditions linked with this celebration. 12 slides of fascinating facts and pictures, perfect for using for an assembly or lesson for KS1, KS2 or KS3.
Phonics phase 5 - The 'oy' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'oy' 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 ‘oy.’ 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 ‘oy’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oy’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oy’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oy’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oy’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 5 - The 'ea' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'ea' 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 ‘ea.’ 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 ‘ea’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ea’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ea’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ea’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ea’ sound - Revision of HFW