KS2Gems is my website purely for KS2 resources; our most popular resources are Topic Overviews; GPS programmes; Book Activity Packs and Morning Work. Our philosophy is that learning should be fun and stimulate curiosity through a range of activities rather than tedious worksheets, This shop has a few of our resources on a pay as you download basis, Join for full site access.
Check out our website for some year group packs of FREE resources: https://ks2gems.com/
KS2Gems is my website purely for KS2 resources; our most popular resources are Topic Overviews; GPS programmes; Book Activity Packs and Morning Work. Our philosophy is that learning should be fun and stimulate curiosity through a range of activities rather than tedious worksheets, This shop has a few of our resources on a pay as you download basis, Join for full site access.
Check out our website for some year group packs of FREE resources: https://ks2gems.com/
This KS2 Crime and Punishment Topic Overview gives you: book suggestions; ideas for all subjects; web links and writing opportunities. Planning made easy with these great ideas.
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the Victorians. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities. Includes - Reading Comprehension; Character Analysis; Vocabulary Work; Drama ideas and links to all National Curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 29 files included.
Earth Friends: Green Garden Activity pack and resources.This book by Holly Webb focuses on the small changes that make a big difference, with themes of environmentalism and friendship; the story is set in a school with 4 friends who want to make the world a better place. A great book for Y3 & Y4.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities. Includes - Reading Comprehension; Character Analysis; Vocabulary Work; Drama ideas and links to all National Curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced. 44 files
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 47 files included.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities. Includes - Reading Comprehension; Character Analysis; Vocabulary Work; Drama ideas and links to all National Curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 33 files.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 70 files.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 51 files included.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities. Includes - Reading Comprehension; Character Analysis; Vocabulary Work; Drama ideas and links to all National Curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - includes 125 files.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities which include: reading comprehension; character analysis; vocabulary work and drama. There are great ideas for writing and other curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced - 121 files included.
Chapter by chapter reading, writing and GPS activities. Includes - Reading Comprehension; Character Analysis; Vocabulary Work; Drama ideas and links to all National Curriculum subjects. Fully-resourced. 69 files
Small by Hannah Moffatt is a great book for Y3 and Y4. Fun to read aloud but it also deals with sensitive issues - difference; tolerance and acceptance.
A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for session by session resources. Because of the large number of short chapters in this book,they have been grouped, Discussion questions; reading comprehension and vocabulary work for every chapter; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. Each chapter also has reading activities which vary from chapter to chapter but may include:
Character analysis
Emotion graphs
Comparisons
Explanations
Inference
Prediction
Drama
In total there are 90 files included in this download.
A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for chapter by chapter resources. Discussion questions; reading comprehension and vocabulary work for every chapter; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. Each chapter also has reading activities which vary from chapter to chapter but may include:
Character analysis
Emotion graphs
Comparisons
Explanations
Inference
Prediction
Drama
In total there are 46 files included in this download.
This works well with
Invaders: Vikings Topic Overview
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12831331
This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Climate Change . To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher.
Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people
Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography
Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects
Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.
Also available:
The Last Bear Activity Pack and resources
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-last-bear-activity-pack-and-resources-12787587
Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing a story opening which begins with dialogue. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching how to use dialogue to provide expositions. This PowerPoint is editable and includes:
WAGOLLS to analyse and drama activities are included.
If you like this, you might also like:
Dialogue to develop character
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12847128
Dialogue - use of reporting clauses
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12847123
Dialogue - story openings
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12847119
Dialogue - to advance the action
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12755559
Dialogue to establish character
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13153232
A fully-resourced pack which includes a Teacher Guide for the whole book explaining the resources and how to use them. Discussion questions; reading comprehension;vocabulary work; reading activities; writing ideas and GPS activities are also included. The reading activities include:
Character analysis
Comparisons
Explanations
Inference
Prediction
Drama
In total there are 36 files included in this download.
This works well with:
Ancient Britons Topic Overview
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12831308