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.

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,’ ‘where,’ and ‘when’ 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 the seashore and would be perfect for a habitats topic. I hope you find it useful. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

These Year 2 SATs style graphs/statistics revision questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 30 graphs with accompanying questions and answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum and is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (Challenge) contains easier questions covering the Year 2 curriculum. No further preparation required.

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.

This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish 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 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. 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 Spanish 20 lesson bundle

This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different musical instruments they might play. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer hobbies and interests 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 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. They are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan (5 page PDF) A 12 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for reading activity (4 pages PDF colour and black & white) Written worksheet (3 pages PDF colour and black & white and answers) No further preparation needed. This is Lesson 4, Unit 5 Spanish by Blossoming Minds, but can be used individually. You might be interested in Units 1-4: Beginner Spanish 20 lesson bundle

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2 all about foods that are eaten at Easter. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘how,’ ‘what,’ ‘where’ 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. A great activity for the weeks leading up to Easter. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource is an** interactive lesson** and accompanying** activities** focused on the phase 5 phoneme** ‘aw.’** The lesson is aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a PowerPoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound. 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 The activities booklet includes 10 pages of independent work for children to complete either as a starter, homework activity, filler or as an additional section for a longer phonics lesson. The activities can be printed out as individual sheets or in booklet form. They include sound spotter stories, anagrams and sorting words among others. Perfect to ensure your class know this sound inside out! (Also available as an individual lesson or activity booklet.)

This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the French vocabulary for the first six months of the year. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer ‘calendar’ or ‘dates’ unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class reading activity, a paired speaking game, a reading worksheet 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 reading activities (This plan is Lesson 1, Unit 9 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.) Please note: Lesson 2, Unit 9 will teach children the final 6 months of the year and is available from our shop. It would be helpful if children have some prior knowledge of days of the week before teaching this lesson.

This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the French vocabulary for the last six months of the year. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a longer ‘calendar’ or ‘dates’ unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a paired speaking game, a group reading game, a reading worksheet 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 reading activities (This plan is Lesson 2, Unit 9 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used as an individual plan.) Please note: To teach your class the first six months of the year, you can buy Lesson 1, Unit 9, from the Blossoming Minds shop. It would be helpful if children have some prior knowledge of January to June in French before this lesson.

This is a plan and resources for a French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning how to talk about injuries in French. e.g. ‘I broke my arm.’ The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a speaking game, a speaking and listening activity, a reading worksheet 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: The plan A PowerPoint presentation Resources for speaking game Reading worksheet Please note: It would be helpful if children can already name parts of the body before this lesson. You can buy Blossoming Minds’ Lesson 1, Unit 10 to teach them this. (This plan is Lesson 3, Unit 10 by Blossoming Minds, but can be used on its own.)