Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This aspirations assembly is a fantastic way to inspire children to think about their hopes, dreams and create belief in themselves. This is a great assembly to use at any time of the year, particularly at the end of the summer when children are moving on. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 22-slide PowerPoint. This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. Key features: What are your hopes and dreams? The key to success What will you be in the future? (Careers) Perseverance and not giving up Working hard for success Inspirational people Reminders about believing in yourself key stage 2 key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship hopes dreams future jobs career

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Fully resourced and planned KS2 Honesty Lesson. Includes PowerPoint. Used for an OFSTED observation and rated Outstanding. OFSTED observation interview lesson British Values interview y3 y4 y5 y6 year 4

These two responsibilities assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the value of being responsible, trusted and looking after the planet. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 21-slide PowerPoint and a 10-slide PowerPoint that can easily be edited to be made shorter or divided into another assembly. There is also a Christian prayer at the end of each PowerPoint for those who have collective worship. Key features of Assembly 1: ✸ What does ‘responsibility’ mean? ✸ Different types of responsibility ✸ What the Earth provides us with ✸ Air pollution ✸ Water pollution ✸ What can we do? ✸ Waste ✸ Littering ✸ Our responsibility in our school / local community ✸ Reflection: making the world a better place ✸ Prayer Key features of Assembly 2: ✸ Being responsible and consequences ✸ What is a responsibility? Expectations ✸ What is a responsibility? Behaviour ✸ What is a consequence? ✸ Why is being responsible important? ✸ Reflection: What does a trusted person look like? ✸ Prayer key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Spark curiosity and understanding about Buddhism with this comprehensive and ready-to-teach unit! Designed for Key Stage 2 (easily adaptable for KS1), these seven lessons cover the core beliefs and practices of Buddhism, providing a rich and meaningful learning experience for your students. What’s Included: ★ 7 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation ideas. ★ 7 Interactive PowerPoints: Visually appealing presentations to introduce key concepts, spark discussions, and enhance understanding. ★ 12 Creative Worksheets: Hands-on activities to reinforce learning and encourage student engagement, including storyboards, prayer flags, and more. ★ Complete Examples: Provide clear models for each activity, supporting both teachers and students. Lesson Overview: ★ The Story of the Buddha: Explore the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his journey to enlightenment. ★ Buddhist Worship: Discover how and where Buddhists worship, including temples and home shrines. ★ The Tripitaka: Learn about the sacred texts of Buddhism and their significance. ★ The Four Noble Truths: Understand the core Buddhist teachings on suffering and the path to liberation. ★ The Five Moral Precepts: Explore the ethical guidelines that guide Buddhists’ actions and behavior. ★ The Noble Eightfold Path: Discover the path to enlightenment through right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. ★ Buddhist Celebrations: Learn about Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival, and its significance. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering key aspects of Buddhism. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to cater to different learning styles. ★ Differentiated: Provides options for different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time. ★ Teacher-Created: Developed by experienced educators with a passion for religious education. Inspire a lifelong interest in world religions and cultural understanding with this enriching Buddhism unit! Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Buddhism, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.

Kick off your KS2 geography with a bang with this Fairtrade unit. There are five lessons and bonus resources to fill your half term with exciting and thought-provoking lessons. This has previously been tested with Year 4 and Year 5 in a real school, however it is suitable and easily adaptable across Key Stage 2. Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with updated links and interesting questions to ask your class. Lesson 1: L.O.: to understand what fair trade is and know where Fairtrade food comes from. Success Criteria: I can discuss what Fairtrade is. I can explain why someone should buy Fairtrade products. Lesson 2 L.O.: To be able to make a poster to persuade people to buy fair trade produce. Success Criteria: Know why fair trade products are 'a good buy’ and how they help some of the poorest people in the world. Use persuasive language to encourage people to buy fair trade products Lesson 3 L.O.: To know about some of the countries that make fairtrade goods and share information with others through drama Success Criteria: Know where my country is on a world map Know about the people who live there, including their religion and languages Know about the climate in my country Be able to talk about fair trade projects in my country Lesson 4 L.O.: To know about energy saving and how we can protect the planet through an effective speech. Success Criteria: I know where some of the energy used in my home comes from I understand how energy is wasted at home and at school I can say why we need to save energy Lesson 5 L.O.: To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the unfair distribution of water Success Criteria: Listen to others- don’t interrupt If you want to talk, hold out your hand Respond to what others have said Try to join in This unit includes: ✸ x5 Lesson plans ✸ x5 PowerPoints ✸ World map ✸ Fairtrade Packaging ✸ Story of a banana ✸ Cacao Tree Information Sheet ✸ Photos of Fairtrade workers ✸ Diary writing worksheet ✸ Poetry writing worksheet ✸ The journey of a raisin worksheet ✸ Discussion sentence starters Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: ofsted geography topic theme history countries world flags fair trade rights equality PSHE Key Stage Two y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 6 discussion

A double-sided, editable chart with clear targets for each lesson. Great for those with SEN as it really breaks down the expectations into achievable and directly rewardable steps throughout the day. Also has homework and spelling book targets. Chart can be laminated and then smiley faces can be added to the circles and changed to mid/sad faces if targets not achieved.

These two thankfulness assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the value of thankfulness and how to show gratitude. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 12-slide PowerPoint, a 14-slide PowerPoint, a PDF file containing teacher notes for each presentation, two leaf templates and an example gratitude tree display. This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested. There is also a Christian prayer at the end of the first PowerPoint for those who have collective worship. Key features of Assembly 1: Favourite things Material goods Things that make us truly happy Poem about ‘treasures’ in life Reflection time Prayer Key features of Assembly 2: What is gratitude? How to show thanks How it feels when we give and receive thanks The Giving Tree by Shel Silverston (there is a link to watch the story or you can read the book yourself) Questions about The Giving Tree What are you grateful for? Gratitude journaling Being appreciative for what we have. Poverty and homelessness Creating a gratitude tree key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Start the school year off on the right foot with these 14 KS2 Transition Day / First Day Activities. Designed to foster a positive classroom environment and build relationships among students, these activities will help ease the transition into a new year group. From introductions and expectations to personal learning goals and learner presentations, this resource pack offers a variety of engaging and interactive activities to make the first day a memorable and enjoyable experience. With resources such as bingo card templates, learning shield templates, speech bubble templates, and more, you’ll have everything you need to create a vibrant and welcoming classroom display. Empower your students to reflect, express themselves creatively, and get to know their peers with these fun-filled activities. Perfect for teachers looking to make the first day of school a special and productive one. This set of lesson plans, a PowerPoint and accompanying resources includes 14 activities and ideas and can easily be adapted to suit all KS2 year groups (and even KS1). Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

These two PowerPoints explain how children need to show respect to themselves and others. Children will also have some reflection time at the end of the assembly to think about what they have learnt and what they can do next. These assemblies are a fantastic way to show children what respect and disrespect looks like. You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. You will receive a 11-slide PowerPoint and a 16-slide PowerPoint. Key features of Assembly 1: ✸ What does ‘respect’ mean? ✸ Are you disrespectful when you are angry? ✸ Are you disrespectful when someone gets hurt? ✸ Are you disrespectful to those I don’t like? ✸ How would you feel if…? ✸ How can you treat others how you would like to be treated? ✸ Reflection time ✸ Prayer Key features of Assembly 2: ✸ Why should we show respect? ✸ Do we like others to…? ✸ What is respect? ✸ How we are all different ✸ Being disrespectful is… ✸ Treating others equally ✸ Being respectful is… ✸ Reflection time ✸ Prayer key stage 1 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 citizenship pshe british values trust behaviour assembly worship Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A unit all about pilgrimages and symbolism suitable for KS2. 5 lessons provided with PowerPoints, resources and detailed planning for each lesson. Lessons: To be able to explain why a place is special to me. To understand why Christians go on a pilgrimage to Lourdes . To understand why Muslims go on Hajj to Mecca. To understand where and why Hindus go on pilgrimage. To understand where and why Hindus go on pilgrimage. Files included: PowerPoints for each lesson Star and wish sticker Story map Story of Bernadette of Lourdes Hajj PowerPoint Hajj criteria sheet Hajj handout information text Ayodhya and Vrindavan information text Hinduism glossary Question sheet River Ganga information text Travel guide template Varanasi information text Lesson plans for each lesson Display images Display words Hajj photos Hindu Pilgrimage to River Ganges PowerPoint Images of the Golden Temple Images of Lourdes Pilgrimage Postcard templates (x3) Question cards for story of Saint Bernadette Sikh Pilgrimage to Amritsar in India PowerPoint Tags: KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation Christian Christianity Bible god religious education Hinduism Islam

These super PowerPoints are brilliant to teach children all about tolerance, diversity and differences. Containing 30 slides altogether, children will learn about the British Value of tolerance through discussing their likes and dislikes and how our differences make us interesting. They will also learn about differences through a poem and a pretend scenario that will help children to understand what intolerance is. These assemblies are great for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and makes it easy to understand and reflect upon the value of tolerance. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com ks1 KS2 PSHE

Engage your students with this outstanding lesson on Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in civil rights history. This resource provides a comprehensive package, including a detailed lesson plan, a dynamic PowerPoint presentation, two information sheets catering to different ability levels, an information poster template, and an exemplary information poster. Lesson Highlights: ★ Biographical Exploration: Delve into the life of Rosa Parks and her significant role in the civil rights movement. ★ Interactive Learning: Test students’ understanding with multiple-choice questions that reinforce key concepts. ★ Creative Expression: Foster creativity as students craft their information posters, consolidating their knowledge. Files Included: ☆ Lesson Plan ☆ PowerPoint Presentation ☆ x2 Information Sheets (differentiated) ☆ Information Poster Template ☆ Example Information Poster ☆ Images of Rosa Parks Customer Support: Encounter any challenges or have specific requests? Reach out directly to our support team at explore_education@outlook.com for a prompt response. Special Offer: Love this resource? Leave a review, and you’ll receive a resource of your choice for FREE! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Rosa Parks, Civil Rights, Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Information Poster, KS2, History, Differentiated Learning, black history, black history month, october 2024, black history month 2024

Do you want to teach your KS1 students about the history of 1950s Britain? Do you want to provide them with fun and interactive lessons that cover the key aspects of life in that era? If so, you will love this history unit! This history topic includes six ready-to-use lessons that explore the origins of a modern day toy, the differences and similarities between life in the 1950s in London and now, the life of a significant person (Queen Elizabeth), the shops and shopping habits, and the cars in the 1950s. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need, such as L.O. labels, challenges, detailed lesson plans, and PowerPoints. These lessons are designed to help your KS1 students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking. They will learn about the changes and continuity in 1950s Britain, and how they relate to their own lives and experiences. They will also engage in a variety of activities, such as role-playing, sorting, comparing, and creating. These lessons are suitable for KS1, but they can also be adapted for KS2 or home learning. They are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and enjoyment of history.

his comprehensive pack of 17 editable drug fact sheets provides everything you need for effective drug education in PSHE. Each fact sheet covers a different drug, including alcohol, amphetamines, anabolic steroids, caffeine, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, GHB, heroin, LSD, magic mushrooms, nitrates, solvents, tobacco, tranquilisers and also includes information on drug words and the law. The fact sheets provide basic information about each drug, including their street names, drug type, ways of taking it, effects, risks, and the law. They are editable in Word document format, allowing you to customize them to suit your specific needs and to add additional information if necessary. These fact sheets are perfect for use in PSHE lessons, drug awareness programs, or for any organization involved in drug education. They are designed to engage students in critical thinking and reasoning about the dangers of drugs and the importance of making informed choices. With this comprehensive pack of editable drug fact sheets, you can ensure that your students receive the most up-to-date and accurate information about drugs and their effects. These fact sheets are an essential resource for any school or organization looking to provide high-quality drug education that meets OFSTED requirements for teaching about drug and alcohol education, and promotes mastery of the subject. KS2 UKS2 Y5 Y6 KS3 KS4 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13

11 Posters to help children with calming down. Great for those with SEND or just for a quiet space in your classroom. KS1 KS2 EYFS Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 PSHE Anger Management Positive play Anxiety Depression Panic Attack

A display showing different types of successful learner and the attribute for each. Great display for growth mindset. Cogs link together. 24 page Word document with editable and extra cogs to add your own criteria.

This Healthy Eating Assembly PowerPoint is an engaging and educational resource designed to teach students the importance of balanced eating. The 21-slide presentation covers key topics such as the food groups, making healthy choices, and how good nutrition affects our bodies and minds. Featuring interactive games, discussions, and a reflection section, this assembly helps children understand the impact of their food choices in a fun and memorable way. Perfect for primary school assemblies, this resource includes a variety of activities to keep students involved, from identifying healthy foods to stretching exercises that represent different food groups. Ideal for promoting health and wellbeing in a school setting.

Introduce your students to the fascinating real-life stories of children around the world with this engaging School Journeys Around the World Assembly. This 16-slide PowerPoint explores how children in Ecuador, such as Jefferson and Lizbeth, navigate their unique paths to school, often travelling through the dense rainforest or taking the school canoe along the River Napo. These captivating stories offer insights into their daily lives and highlight the importance of education despite challenges. This assembly is ideal for KS1 and KS2, providing a meaningful global perspective that encourages students to reflect on their own school journeys. The resource is perfect for whole-school assemblies or classroom discussions, helping to foster an understanding of different cultures and geographies.

This Year 1 unit of 5 lessons contains 5 lesson plans to easily teach children the basics of invasion games. Each lesson plan contains: ★ Learning objective ★ Success Criteria ★ Warm up ★ Teacher Input ★ Main activities ★ Plenary and cool down ★ Resource list Learning objectives: To be able to participate in a variety of group activities that develop coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. To be able to move confidently and safely while following instructions, and to demonstrate an understanding of different ways to move using feet. To be able to explore different ways of using a ball or other equipment for throwing, catching, and sending. To be able to use a racket to dribble, carry, and hit a ball or other equipment safely and confidently. To be able to apply skills from previous lessons to score accurately in target games. PE physical education outstanding ofsted gym exercise lesson plans

Spark creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with these fun and engaging thinking challenges! Perfect for KS2 students, this 7-slide PowerPoint presentation is packed with thought-provoking activities that will get your students thinking outside the box. What’s Inside: ☆ 6 Unique Challenges: Each slide presents a different creative thinking prompt, encouraging students to explore new ideas and perspectives. ☆ Open-Ended Questions: Prompts are designed to spark discussion and debate, fostering a collaborative learning environment. ☆ Visual Prompts: Some challenges include images to stimulate imagination and inspire creative responses. ☆ Differentiated Activities: Challenges can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests, ensuring all students are engaged and challenged. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Versatile and Flexible: Perfect for brain breaks, morning starters, end-of-day activities, or as part of a dedicated thinking skills lesson. ☆ Curriculum Links: Supports the development of key skills such as problem-solving, communication, and creative expression. ☆ Easy to Use: Simply display the PowerPoint and let the challenges begin! No prep required. ☆ Engaging and Fun: Students will love the variety of activities and the opportunity to share their unique ideas. Ideal for: KS2, thinking skills, creative writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, brain breaks, morning starters, time fillers, supply teachers, extra-curricular activities.