The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
This EYFS Colour Continuous Provision Pack offers four weeks of engaging activities designed for both indoor and outdoor areas, perfect for exploring colours with young learners. The activities focus on sensory exploration, creativity, and early learning skills, encouraging children to experiment with colours through hands-on experiences such as colour sorting, painting, and outdoor colour hunts. Each activity aligns with the EYFS framework, supporting the development of key skills in maths, literacy, and fine motor coordination. The tasks are easily adaptable to suit different abilities, making them ideal for varied learning needs in nursery or reception classes.
This pack includes:
☆ Four weeks of continuous provision activities.
☆ Colour-themed tasks for both indoor and outdoor learning.
☆ Activities that promote sensory development, creativity, and early learning goals.
Enhance your EYFS setting with this comprehensive colour-themed resource, designed to inspire curiosity and learning in children aged 3-5. Perfect for nurseries, reception classes, and early years educators.
Elevate your Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting with our comprehensive Under the Sea Continuous Provision Pack. This resource provides four weeks of engaging activities for both indoor and outdoor environments, designed to enrich learning experiences across multiple areas.
Product Features:
Four Weeks of Activities: A well-structured plan covering a full month, offering a variety of activities tailored for different learning areas.
Indoor and Outdoor Options: Includes two activities per week for each key area, ensuring diverse and dynamic play experiences both inside and outside.
Activity Details: Each activity comes with a title, a brief description, guidelines for setting up the environment, and differentiation strategies to cater to various learning needs.
Comprehensive Coverage: Indoor activities include water, sand, malleable, sensory, easel, creation, investigation, role play, writing, maths, carpet, small world, reading den, construction, games and puzzles, and computer areas. Outdoor activities focus on construction, role play, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, literacy, maths, creativity, and small world play.
This pack supports the development of key skills and provides a structured approach to continuous provision, making it an essential resource for EYFS practitioners aiming to create a rich and varied learning environment.
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Turn Pancake Day into a week of engaging learning with this comprehensive bundle! This resource pack is bursting with activities designed to captivate your Early Years children, covering everything from math and literacy to role-play and creative writing.
This bundle includes:
★ Pancake Paradise Cafe Role Play Area:
Transform your classroom into a bustling cafe! Includes word cards, recipe cards, order forms, signs, bunting, and more for an immersive role-play experience.
Develops social skills, vocabulary, and early literacy.
★ Pancake Day Number Match Peg Cards:
Make counting a treat! Children match numbers to quantities with these fun peg cards, enhancing number recognition and fine motor skills.
Perfect for hands-on math practice.
★ Pancake Day Initial Sound Peg Cards:
Flip into phonics! These peg cards help children identify initial sounds, building essential phonemic awareness and literacy skills.
Laminate for use with whiteboard pens for added value.
★ Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity:
A delicious way to practice counting! Children follow recipe cards and use cut-out ingredients to create their own pancake masterpieces.
Ideal for tuff tray activities and hands-on learning.
★ My Perfect Pancake Writing Activity:
Let imaginations sizzle! This creative writing worksheet encourages children to design their dream pancake and explain their choices.
Combines writing, art, and critical thinking.
★ FREE Pancake Day Handwriting Practice Sheets:
Develop fine motor skills and handwriting with these engaging practice sheets featuring Pancake Day themed words.
A great free addition to this bundle!
Why Choose This Bundle?
★ Comprehensive Learning: Covers a wide range of essential skills.
★ Engaging and Fun: Makes learning enjoyable with a delightful Pancake Day theme.
★ Hands-On Activities: Promotes active learning and fine motor skill development.
★ Ready-to-Use: Includes printable resources for instant classroom fun.
★ Perfect for EYFS: Tailored to the needs of young learners.
Good News! is a 4 lesson RE unit that teaches children about what good news is and what parables are in the Bible to spread good news.
Perfect to use with Understanding Christianity (the Gospel unit in KS1), this set of lessons are a great starting point to help children understand how Christians live their lives based on the Christian Values that are explained in the Bible.
Learning Objectives:
To define and identify good news, and create collages representing their own good news stories.
To generate ideas about what Jesus might say that was good news and create newspaper headlines based on their ideas.
To identify and discuss a good news story from the Bible and explain why parables were used by Jesus as a teaching method.
To explain how the story Jesus told teaches people to live as Christians, connecting it to Christian values.
Files included:
✝ 4 Lesson plans
✝ 4 PowerPoints
✝ 3 Examples of good news
✝ Newspaper headlines worksheet
✝ The Good Samaritan story
✝ The Prodigal Son story
✝ Houses worksheet
✝ The Parable of the Two House Builders
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Dive into creativity with our Water-themed Art Lesson Bundle! Explore 5 engaging lessons, including Paul Klee and Hokusai studies, shade techniques, and collage with texture.
Unleash your students’ artistic potential with our comprehensive Water-themed Art Lesson Bundle. This collection of 5 enriching lessons invites creativity to flow as students delve into the captivating world of water-inspired art.
Lesson 1: Paul Klee Line Drawing
Discover the unique artistry of Paul Klee through captivating line drawings. Uncover his techniques and create your own masterpiece.
Lesson 2: Hokusai’s Great Wave Study
Dive into Hokusai’s iconic “Great Wave” masterpiece. Explore colour, movement, and symbolism while crafting your rendition of this celebrated artwork.
Lesson 3 & 4: Shades, Tints, and Tones
Master the art of colour manipulation with two lessons dedicated to shades, tints, and tones. Explore the interplay of colours in water-themed contexts.
Lesson 5: Collage and Texture
Immerse in the tactile world of collage. Enhance your artwork with stitching techniques that add texture and depth, breathing life into your water-themed creations.
Included in this bundle:
☆ Detailed lesson plans for each session.
☆ Engaging PowerPoint presentations for visual learning.
☆ Step-by-step instructions for activities and projects.
☆ Artistic examples to inspire and guide.
☆ Vocabulary integration to expand artistic understanding.
Whether it’s Klee’s intricate lines, Hokusai’s waves, or mastering shades and collage, this bundle offers a comprehensive exploration of water-inspired art. Elevate your students’ artistic journey with this meticulously curated bundle!
Embark on a thrilling journey of home learning with our Exciting Explorations Homework Bundle, encompassing seven captivating packs that promise to ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds. Each pack is meticulously crafted to offer an engaging blend of tasks, fostering a love for learning beyond the classroom.
Bundle Highlights:
★ Dinosaur Planet Homework Pack: Roar into the world of dinosaurs with 51 exciting tasks, providing a prehistoric adventure for young explorers.
★ Beside the Seaside Homework Pack: Dive into oceanic wonders with 44 seaside-themed tasks, sparking curiosity about marine life and coastal environments.
★ Explorers Homework Pack: Uncover the spirit of exploration with 51 tasks that delve into the lives and adventures of famous explorers, inspiring the next generation of adve
★ Memory Box Homework Pack: Ignite creativity with 51 tasks that encourage students to curate their virtual memory boxes, reflecting on personal experiences.
★ Splendid Skies Homework Pack: Soar into the wonders of the sky with 51 tasks, exploring weather, seasons, and celestial phenomena.
★ Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Homework Pack: Delight in the animal kingdom with 51 tasks celebrating furry, feathery, and finned friends.
★ Wonderful Woodland Homework Pack: Connect with nature through 51 tasks that explore the enchanting world of woodlands and wildlife.
Bundle Features:
★ Diverse themes catering to varied interests.
Comprehensive task grids for each pack.
★ Parent letters for effective communication.
★ Record sheets for progress tracking.
★ Book recommendations for further exploration.
Transform home learning into an adventure of discovery and imagination with this Homework Pack Bundle.
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Have a celebration of all things reading with this bumper pack of magical wizard activities! These lessons are perfect if you need some activities for a themed book day or reading day. They are also great alongside a Harry Potter class novel.
These four activities each come with a lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets and accompanying resources, such as a word bank. They also come with differentiated activities (easy, mid-level and hard).
This resource includes:
x4 Lesson plans
x4 PowerPoints
Editable word mat
Colours and Verbs word mat
Hogwarts house worksheet
House qualities word mat
Spells worksheet
Potion worksheet
Learning objectives:
Lesson 1: I can design my own Hogwarts house.
Lesson 2: I can create my own magical spell.
Lesson 3: I can write my own potion recipe.
Lesson 4: I can write my own Honeydukes setting description.
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These three PowerPoint presentations are great for the run up to Easter.
Included in this bundle:
✸ Easter Story - the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. (19 slides)
✸ Lent - what is Lent and what does it mean to Christians? (19 slides)
✸ Losing a friend - how did the disciples feel when Jesus left and returned to heaven? (14 slides)
Suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly.
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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
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Enhance your KS1 art curriculum with this engaging African Art Unit consisting of 5 outstanding lessons, suitable for KS1 and lower KS2. These lessons foster creativity, tidy skills, and various art techniques.
What’s included:
★ Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session.
★ Examples of display pictures for inspiration.
Key Objectives:
★ Explore different lines and pencil pressures while setting a standard for high-quality work in sketchbooks.
★ Recap the importance of an organised workspace and resource care.
★ Develop skills in powder paint mixing and painting.
★ Create captivating collages using a variety of materials, focusing on texture and pattern.
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Elevate your art lessons with this comprehensive African Art Unit for KS1 and lower KS2.
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your KS1 students about space? Do you want to spark their imagination and curiosity while developing their artistic skills? If so, you might be interested in this space art unit that consists of five outstanding lessons!
This space art unit is designed to help children learn about space through various art forms, such as sketching, collage, and clay modelling. Each lesson has a clear learning objective, success criteria, and a PowerPoint presentation to guide you and your students through the activities. You will also find a list of materials and resources that you will need for each lesson.
The space art unit covers the following topics and skills:
★ Lesson 1: Sketching aliens from imagination and memory, using light and dark lines, dots, and dashes to create effects.
★ Lesson 2: Creating a final drawing of an alien, based on the sketches from lesson 1, using colour and shading to add detail and depth.
★ Lesson 3: Making a collage of planets in a space night sky, using a variety of materials and textures, such as paper, foil, fabric, and glitter.
★ Lesson 4:
★ Lesson 5: Designing and making a clay alien, based on the drawings from lesson 2, using different tools and techniques to create pattern and texture.
This space art unit is suitable for KS1 or early KS2 students, and can be easily adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can also be extended to 7 lessons if you would like to paint the clay aliens after they have dried.
This space art unit is a brilliant way to inspire your students to learn about space while creating some fantastic artwork that they can be proud of. It is also a great opportunity to develop their creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills.
We hope you enjoy this space art unit and that your students have a blast exploring space through art!
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Discover the enchanting world of mythical creatures through this engaging and comprehensive art unit. Our Mythical Creatures Art Unit consists of five outstanding lessons that will inspire creativity, enhance artistic skills, and encourage critical thinking. Designed for students to explore their imagination, this unit focuses on designing, sketching, modelling, and painting mythical creatures.
In Lesson 1, students will embark on a captivating journey by designing their own mythical creature. They will unleash their creativity and utilize their artistic skills to bring their unique creature to life. Through peer feedback and improvement, students will provide constructive criticism and make improvements to their partner’s mythical creature drawing. Finally, they will create a final sketch of their own mythical creature, incorporating improvements and adding vibrant colours using pencil crayons.
In Lesson 2, students will delve into the technical aspects of design by transforming their sketches into blueprint designs. They will learn to use bold lines and avoid shading to create accurate and proportionate blueprint designs of their mythical creatures. This lesson will challenge their attention to detail and precision in technical drawing.
Lesson 3 introduces the tactile experience of working with clay to bring the mythical creatures to life. Students will shape basic forms using clay and explore different techniques to create their desired shapes. They will learn how to join clay pieces securely, ensuring the durability of their clay models. The lesson also emphasizes the application of descriptive language as students brainstorm and share adjectives that describe their creature’s appearance, behavior, and other characteristics.
In Lesson 4, students will add vibrant colors and intricate patterns to their clay models. They will discuss and select appropriate colors and patterns, considering the characteristics of their mythical creatures. Applying the first layer of paint with precision and attention to details, students will bring their models to life. The lesson encourages creativity and critical thinking in color selection and pattern design.
Finally, in Lesson 5, students will finalize their clay models by adding details, layering patterns, and covering any grey patches. They will evaluate their project by completing an evaluation sheet, answering thoughtful and honest questions. This self-reflection activity encourages students to assess their own work and provides an opportunity for growth and improvement.
This Mythical Creatures Art Unit is a comprehensive and engaging resource that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skills. It is suitable for art classes, homeschooling, or any learning environment that aims to inspire imagination and artistic expression. Grab this resource now and embark on an exciting journey into the realm of mythical creatures!
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This complete KS1 RE unit on Easter includes five fully planned and engaging lessons exploring the Easter story and its significance to Christians. Designed to develop children’s understanding of key events, Christian beliefs, and traditions, this unit is perfect for EYFS and KS1.
What’s Included?
★ 5 fully planned lessons with clear learning objectives
★ Teacher-friendly lesson plans with step-by-step guidance
★ Engaging PowerPoint presentations to support learning
★ Activities for varied abilities
★ Worksheets and resources
Lesson Overview:
★ Lesson 1: What is Easter? Understanding the key events
★ Lesson 2: Palm Sunday – Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
★ Lesson 3: Good Friday – The Crucifixion and its meaning
★ Lesson 4: Easter Sunday – The Resurrection and new life
★ Lesson 5: Easter Traditions – How Christians celebrate today
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Saves you time – Ready-to-teach lessons with minimal prep
★ Engages learners – Fun activities, discussions & creative tasks
★ Aligned to the KS1 RE curriculum – Covers key objectives
★ Supports different learning styles – Visual, written & interactive
Perfect for classroom teachers, RE leads, and supply teachers, this resource makes teaching Easter engaging and stress-free. Ideal for RE lessons with cross-curricular links with literacy and art.
Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills.
This unit includes:
☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas
☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations
☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions
☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment
☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story
This unit covers the following skills and knowledge:
☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest.
☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest.
☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives.
☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree.
☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review.
☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit.
Curriculum Alignment:
This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.
Ignite a passion for science and the natural world in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of five ready-to-teach lessons! Designed for Years 3-6, these lessons delve into the fascinating topics of habitats, food chains, animal adaptations, and classification, providing a well-rounded learning experience that meets national curriculum standards.
Lesson 1: Amazing Animal Adaptations for Extreme Environments
★ Uncover the incredible ways animals have adapted to thrive in harsh habitats like the Arctic and desert.
★ Explore physical and behavioral adaptations, from thick fur to camouflage.
★ Conduct research, create fact files, and present findings to the class.
Lesson 2: Unearth the Secrets of Woodland & Garden Microhabitats
★ Venture outdoors to investigate the diverse microhabitats found in gardens and woodlands.
★ Discover the unique creatures that call these microhabitats home.
★ Learn how different animals depend on their environments for survival.
Lesson 3: Crack the Code with Classification Keys
★ Introduce students to the concept of classification and its importance in science.
★ Learn how to use and create branching keys to identify and organize living things.
★ Develop observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.
Lesson 4: KS2 Food Chains: Outstanding Science Lesson on Woodland Ecosystems
★ Explore the interconnectedness of living things through food chains in woodland habitats.
★ Identify producers, consumers, and predators, understanding the flow of energy.
★ Create food chains using interactive cards and analyze predator-prey relationships.
Lesson 5: Hedgehogs - Habitats, Diet & Conservation
★ Delve into the secret lives of hedgehogs, their habitats, and seasonal diets.
★ Learn about hibernation and the challenges hedgehogs face in the modern world.
★ Design creative posters to raise awareness and promote hedgehog conservation.
Why Choose This Bundle?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers key KS2 science topics on living things, habitats, and interactions within ecosystems.
★ Engaging and Hands-On: Includes a variety of activities, from outdoor exploration to interactive presentations and creative projects.
★ Differentiated Instruction: Caters to all abilities and learning styles, ensuring every student is challenged and supported.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for science and the natural world.
★ Ready-to-Use: Includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and additional resources for a seamless teaching experience.
Inspire a love of science and the environment in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of lessons!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal adaptations, habitats, food chains, ecosystems, classification, living things, science investigation, outdoor learning.
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your Key Stage 2 pupils about the human body and how it works? Do you want to save time and money by having ready-made, high-quality lessons that cover the skeleton and muscles? If so, this bundle is perfect for you!
This bundle includes 8 science lessons that explore the wonders of the skeleton and muscles, from the structure and function of bones and joints, to the types and roles of muscles, to the diversity of animal skeletons. Each lesson is designed for KS2 pupils, and includes:
A detailed lesson plan with learning objectives, success criteria, starter, main input, activities, challenge, and plenary.
★ A PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, examples, and questions to guide your teaching.
★ Engaging activity sheets, worksheets, and cards to reinforce learning and assess understanding.
★ A challenge or extension activity to differentiate and challenge your pupils.
With this bundle, you will be able to:
★ Teach your pupils about the six main groups of animals, and their characteristics and adaptations.
★ Help your pupils create their own paper skeleton, and learn the names and functions of bones and organs.
★ Foster a deep understanding of how the skeleton supports movement and protection, and how it is connected to the muscular system.
★ Show your pupils how muscles move bones, and create a working model of a bicep and tricep.
★ Explore the differences between involuntary and voluntary muscles, and how they affect our actions and reactions.
★ Delve into the diversity of animal skeletons, and compare and contrast endoskeletons, exoskeletons, and hydrostatic skeletons.
★ Stimulate scientific inquiry and investigation skills, and explore the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
★ Consolidate scientific vocabulary and concepts, and reflect on what they have learned.
This bundle is aligned with the national curriculum, and covers the objectives of working scientifically and living things and their habitats. It is a great way to introduce or revise the topic of the skeleton and muscles, and to foster curiosity and critical thinking in your pupils.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your science curriculum and empower your pupils to explore the amazing world of the human body. Download this bundle today and get ready to inspire your pupils with these fun and informative lessons!
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Explore Judaism and The Torah with this comprehensive 5-lesson resource pack for Religious Education (RE) classes. Each lesson includes detailed plans, interactive PowerPoints, and relevant worksheets/resources. Lessons cover topics such as synagogue significance, Torah teachings, the Talmud’s role, Jewish home features, and the importance of the mezuzah. Engage students in understanding Jewish values, rituals, and cultural identity. This resource aids educators in delivering engaging RE content effectively.
Lesson 1: Understanding the Synagogue and the Torah’s Role
Discover the significance of the synagogue in Jewish worship and unravel the importance of The Torah in guiding daily lives. This lesson introduces students to the sacred components of the synagogue and explores the connection between worship and daily living. Engaging discussions and multimedia resources facilitate a comprehensive understanding.
Lesson 2: Embracing Torah Teachings and Values
In this lesson, students delve into key teachings from The Torah, including the Ten Commandments and ethical principles. Engage in interactive discussions on how these teachings shape Jewish values and practices. Students will explore the impact of Torah teachings on their daily lives and reflect on their significance within the community.
Lesson 3: Unveiling the Tenakh and the Role of the Talmud
Navigate the intricacies of the Tenakh’s three sections: Torah, Nevi’ism, and Ketuvim. Gain insights into the importance of The Torah in Jewish life and the role of the Talmud in interpreting and applying these teachings. Through engaging activities and discussions, students explore the depth of Jewish teachings and their practical application.
Lesson 4: The Essence of a Jewish Home and the Mezuzah’s Significance
Discover the heartwarming world of Jewish homes, as students explore key features such as the mezuzah, Shabbat traditions, and kosher practices. Unpack the symbolism behind the mezuzah and its integration into daily life. A creative design activity allows students to envision their own Jewish homes, fostering deeper connections to cultural traditions.
Lesson 5: Jewish Home Traditions: Integrating Values and Rituals
Embark on a captivating exploration of Jewish traditions within the home. Students will delve into the significance of Jewish values and rituals, discovering how they enrich family life. Engaging visuals and stories illustrate the connection between traditions and daily routines. Students will conclude the lesson with a profound understanding of cultural identity integration.
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Need an easy-to-follow Ancient Egyptian unit including planning, PowerPoints and worksheets? Look no further!
Children will learn all above Ancient Egypt from the basics of location and time period to Ancient Egyptian traditions and culture.
These seven lessons are perfect to be used during a half term and are flexible to be used in any order. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided.
Created by an experienced Geography and History subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Resources included:
✸ x7 Lesson Plans
✸ x7 PowerPoints
✸ Blank map of the world
✸ Blank timeline
✸ Building pictures for timeline
✸ Picture clue sheet
✸ Timeline events
✸ Blank map of Egypt
✸ Guidance sheet for Ancient Egyptian society activity
✸ Questions for an Ancient Egyptian slave
✸ Hieroglypics alphabet
✸ x3 Mummification sheets (differentiated 3 ways)
✸ Number system
✸ Egyptian maths workbook
✸ Hook ideas
Lesson 1
L.O. To locate Egypt on a map of the World.
L.O. To locate the Ancient Egyptian period on a time line.
Success Criteria:
I can identify Egypt on a map of the world and describe its location.
I can say when the Ancient Egyptian period was and place it on a timeline with other important historical periods.
I can recall some significant events of the Ancient Egyptian period.
Lesson 2
L.O. To recognise the importance of the River Nile to Ancient Egyptians.
Success Criteria:
I know the Nile was an important source of water and made the land fertile for farming in Egypt, as well as being used for transportation.
I know the different seasons connected to the River Nile in Ancient Egypt.
Lesson 3
L.O. To understand how Ancient Egyptian society was organised.
L.O. To know why pyramids were built.
Success Criteria:
I know that Egyptian society was hierarchical with the Pharaoh as the divine ruler.
I understand that beneath the pharaoh, there were different levels of society.
I can explain why the pyramids were built.
Lesson 4
L.O. To understand why the pyramids at Giza are considered a wonder of the world.
Success Criteria:
I can give reasons why the Pyramids at Giza are a wonder of the world.
Lesson 5
L.O. To be able to use Hieroglyphics to create an image.
Success Criteria:
I can say why hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt.
I can copy and design my own tomb painting using hieroglyphics.
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about chocolate and its origins, production, history and impact? Do you want to inspire them to write creatively, think critically and design their own perfect town? If so, this chocolate unit is perfect for you!
This unit consists of five outstanding geography lessons that cover the following topics:
★ Where chocolate comes from and how Fairtrade helps the farmers who grow it
★ How chocolate is made from bean to bar and the steps involved
★ How to write a diary entry as a cacao bean and use personification and descriptive language
★ How to sequence historic events using a timeline and learn about the history of chocolate
★ How to design and describe a perfect town based on preferences and values and use persuasive techniques
Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet for the students. The lessons are designed to be interactive, creative and informative, and to meet the national curriculum objectives for geography, literacy and art. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information.
This chocolate unit is ideal for Key Stage 2 students who love chocolate and want to learn more about it. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality geography lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as fair trade, sustainability or global issues.
Download this chocolate unit today and treat your students to a delicious and educational journey through the world of chocolate!
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Bring prehistoric Britain to life with this engaging KS2 history unit, exploring the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. This 6-lesson unit is packed with resources, including lesson plans, PowerPoints, and activity sheets for each session, guiding students through the daily life, innovations, and rituals of these ancient times.
Lessons include:
Understanding Prehistory: Introduction to prehistoric times and artefacts.
Life in the Stone Age: From hunter-gatherers to the first farmers, including Skara Brae.
The Bronze Age Revolution: Innovations in metalwork and the rise of trade.
Iron Age Forts and Warfare: The impact of iron and the development of hillforts.
The Mystery of Stonehenge: Investigating theories about Stonehenge’s construction.
Prehistoric Rituals: Understanding ancient beliefs and burial practices.
Ideal for use in Years 3-6, this unit is an excellent addition to the classroom, encouraging students to become historical detectives. Each lesson is designed with clear learning objectives, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions to inspire curiosity and understanding.
Keywords: KS2 history, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, prehistoric Britain, Skara Brae, hillforts, rituals, primary history, timeline, artefacts, Ofsted outstanding, key stage 2