This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the USA. 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: Holes by Louis Sachar Activity Pack and resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13108956

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

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the Mountains. 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.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the Benin. 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 is an fully-resources Activity Pack for the book - Children of the Benin Kingdom by Dinah Orji https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13148943

A series of common misconceptions about Y3 Addition and Subtraction are discussed by a group of children - but which child is correct? How are the others incorrect? Concept cartoons are a great way to assess understanding at the start, during or at the end of a unit of work. Often used for daily Maths meetings.

A pack of 2 sets of Multiplication written calculations with missing digit. Each set has 10 sheets, Answers provided. Great to secure the understanding of the process of multiplication facts and written methods Uses problem-solving skills.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about The UK and includes vocabulary packs and Questions to Investigate. 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 available are the following Activity Packs and resources which work well with this topic: The Highland Falcon Thief https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12971760 The Railway Children https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12944797 The Snow Spider https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787544 Mary Poppins https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12955650 A Bear called Paddington https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787496 The Giant’s Necklace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12715637 The Wreck of the Zanzibar https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787537 The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12853995 The Falcon’s Malteser https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12787570

A pack of 3 quizzes for Y4 Addition and Subtraction – great for retrieval practice as a lesson starter or assessment point. Widely used in daily Maths meetings.

A pack of 3 quizzes for Y6 Addition and Subtraction – great for retrieval practice as a lesson starter or assessment point. Widely used in daily Maths meetings.

A pack of 3 quizzes for Y5 Addition and Subtraction – great for retrieval practice as a lesson starter or assessment point. Widely used in daily Maths meetings.

A pack of 3 quizzes for Y3 Addition and Subtraction – great for retrieval practice as a lesson starter or assessment point. Widely used in daily Maths meetings.

A pack of 4 sets of 10 sheets of Y5 Addition written calculations with missing digits. Answers provided. Great to secure the understanding of the process of addition and place value knowledge. Uses problem-solving skills.

A pack of 4 sets of 10 sheets of Y5 Subtraction written calculations with missing digits. Answers provided. Great to secure the understanding of the process of addition and place value knowledge. Uses problem-solving skills.

A pack of 4 sets of 10 sheets of Y6 Addition written calculations with missing digits. Answers provided. Great to secure the understanding of the process of addition and place value knowledge. Uses problem-solving skills.

A pack of 4 sets of 10 sheets of Y6 Subtraction written calculations with missing digits. Answers provided. Great to secure the understanding of the process of addition and place value knowledge. Uses problem-solving skills.

Four in Four Y3 Addition contains 4 sets of calculations. Each set contains 10 different sheets with differing levels of challenge. Answers provided. Great to rehearse fluency at speed.

Four in Four Y3 Subtraction contains 4 sets of calculations. Each set contains 10 different sheets with differing levels of challenge. Answers provided. Great to rehearse fluency at speed.

A series of common misconceptions about Y4 Addition and Subtraction are discussed by a group of children - but which child is correct? How are the others incorrect? Concept cartoons are a great way to assess understanding at the start, during or at the end of a unit of work. Often used for daily Maths meetings.

A series of common misconceptions about Y5 Addition and Subtraction are discussed by a group of children - but which child is correct? How are the others incorrect? Concept cartoons are a great way to assess understanding at the start, during or at the end of a unit of work. Often used for daily Maths meetings.

A series of common misconceptions about Y6 Addition and Subtraction are discussed by a group of children - but which child is correct? How are the others incorrect? Concept cartoons are a great way to assess understanding at the start, during or at the end of a unit of work. Often used for daily Maths meetings.