These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 930 questions across 186 worksheets and their answers on a separate document. These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying. These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities. Tags: outstanding questions english literacy key stage 2 assessment

Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor. In this lesson, your students will: ★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline ★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII ★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society ★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as: ★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria ★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information ★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life ★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking. history, british history, the tudors, key stage 2, key stage 3

Do you want to teach your Key Stage 2 class the importance of the skeleton? Look no further than this lesson that covers the learning objective: I can explain why a skeleton is important to us. This lesson includes a starter activity, a main input, two practical activities, and a plenary. The children will learn about the structure and function of the skeleton, the names of some of the bones, and how the skeleton supports and protects us. Create their own paper skeleton, label the bones, and discuss some questions. The lesson ends with a catchy skeleton song. The PowerPoint presentation is fully editable and comes with a worksheet, an outline sheet, and a word bank. It also includes differentiation, challenge, and assessment opportunities. It is suitable for 7-11 year old children and can be adapted to suit your needs. Included in this product: ☆ Lesson plan (with differentiation) ☆ PowerPoint ☆ Build Your Own Skeleton Worksheet ☆ Bone Name Labels ☆ Body outline sheet ☆ X-Ray Challenge sheets This lesson is perfect for teaching science, biology, or health topics in a fun and interactive way. It will spark the children’s curiosity and interest in the human body and its amazing features. It will also develop their scientific skills of observation, classification, and reasoning. Download this lesson today and get ready to teach your class about the skeleton! Tags: human skeleton, bones, science, biology, health, year 3, year 4, PowerPoint, lesson, worksheet, activity, song, fun, engaging, interactive, learning objective, differentiation, challenge, assessment, outstanding

Looking for a set of outstanding PE lessons for KS1 with the theme of Amazing Animals? Look no further! This Amazing Animals Dance unit has been carefully planned to support children in mastering basic movements and developing balance, agility, and coordination. These five lessons are designed to help children respond to music using different actions, explore whole body actions to create linked shapes and balances, and perform dances using simple movement patterns. The lessons also use The Gruffalo to encourage children to imitate animal actions, link movements together, and create different shapes and movements to represent animals. Each lesson includes warm-up activities, a main activity, and a cool-down section to help children stretch and relax their bodies. These lessons are perfect for any KS1 class wanting to explore the exciting world of Amazing Animals! Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com subject leader lead coordinator key stage one

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with our comprehensive EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers. This engaging and immersive resource pack is designed to introduce young learners to the wonders of exploration through a variety of subjects, including science, art, history/geography, PE, and PSHE. Aligned with the EYFS framework, this 6-week unit provides a rich and diverse learning experience for early years children. Week 1 sets the stage with an Introduction to Explorers, igniting curiosity and setting the foundation for the weeks to come. In Week 2, children will dive into the captivating world of Famous Explorers, learning about their remarkable journeys and contributions. Week 3 takes an Arctic twist, as children explore Arctic Animals and their habitats, fostering an appreciation for biodiversity and the natural world. As the adventure continues, Week 4 invites children to become Rainforest Explorers, delving into the lush greenery and diverse ecosystems of the rainforests. Week 5 takes a plunge into the depths of the ocean, as children embark on an exploration of marine life and its fascinating wonders. Finally, in Week 6, children will reach for the stars as they venture into the vastness of space, learning about planets and the mysteries beyond Earth. Each week’s lesson plans and accompanying resources are provided in PDF format, ensuring easy access and convenience. With a focus on interactive and hands-on activities, our unit cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and physical development. Children will engage in experiments, create artwork inspired by explorers, embark on virtual field trips, and participate in team-building physical activities. Prepare to inspire and ignite the spirit of exploration in your early years classroom with our EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers. Watch as children’s imaginations soar and their understanding of the world expands through this immersive, cross-curricular learning experience.

Explore Europe’s geography, cultures, and landmarks with our comprehensive Europe Geography Lesson. This lesson emphasizes the impact of geography on history, culture, and society, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. Activity 1: European Country Hunt Guess countries based on geographical features, landmarks, or cultural aspects in an interactive game. Activity 2: Creating a Geography Collage Select a European country, create collages illustrating its geography, landmarks, and culture. Activity 3: Travel Brochure Challenge Research and design travel brochures for assigned European countries, emphasizing geography and attractions. Students engage in discussions, group activities, and receive feedback. Assess their ability to identify geographical similarities and differences. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, map, visuals, and worksheets. Deepen students’ global awareness with our Europe Geography Lesson.

An interview lesson needs to demonstrate how you can progress students and applying grammar skills in writing is a great way to do this! This writing lesson teaches children all about the use of apostrophes and allows them to demonstrate this in their writing. It has been used for observations and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Children will learn how to use apostrophes for possession (both singular and plural) and omission (e.g. do not = don’t). This one off lesson is great to use on its own or can easily be adapted to any topic. Children will complete a range of tasks both independently, in pairs and in groups, before going off and writing sentences about a topic - an example included is Bruce Bogtrotter’s movie scene from Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl. Files included: ★ Detailed lesson plan with starter, main input, activities, plenary and list of items needed ★ PowerPoint with 10 slides of explanations, examples and activities ★ Activity 1 worksheet (quick activity for possessive apostrophes) ★ Activity 2 worksheet (quick activity for apostrophes for omission) ★ Word Bank of Contracted Words (to guide lower ability pupils) ★ Activity 3 pictures (for independent writing) ★ Activity 4 quiz (to work in groups) ★ Extra hot worksheet and answers (for early finishers) These activities can be altered to suit different timings, from 20 minutes to an hour. The lesson ends in an activity where children will explain their growth in knowledge from the beginning to end of the lesson to demonstrate progress. Tags: ofsted, interview, observation, English, literacy, writing, SPAG, GAPS, grammar, no prep, supply teacher

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of Africa? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Africa Homework Choice Board is perfect for you! This product contains a choice board of 30 tasks that span across various subjects and skills. Your students can choose which tasks they want to complete and how many they want to do each week. The tasks are designed to be creative, challenging, and relevant to the theme of Africa. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Research an African animal and create a poster with at least four facts. ★ Record the heights of 5 mountains in Africa and present in a bar chart. Which is the tallest? By how much? This pack also includes a PDF of 54 African flags to decorate and a factfile worksheet. You can use this product as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students. This Africa Homework Pack is a great way to extend your students’ learning beyond the classroom and to make homework more enjoyable and meaningful. Download it today and let your students explore the wonderful world of Africa! Tags: ks2 lks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 uks2 geography home learning remote

Do you want to teach your KS2 students about the amazing diversity of animals and their characteristics? Do you want to help them compare and contrast different animal groups, including humans, using interactive and creative activities? If so, this fantastic science lesson is ideal for you! This resource includes a comprehensive lesson plan, a stunning powerpoint and a variety of activity sheets to support your teaching. In this lesson, your students will: ★ Learn about the six main animal groups (amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, birds and insects) and give examples of each. ★ Sort animals into different groups based on their characteristics, such as skin, legs, wings, etc. ★ Explain how animals are similar and different from each other and from humans, and how these characteristics help them survive and adapt. ★ Create a mind map of their current knowledge of animals and their characteristics, using words and images. ★ Read some fascinating facts about animal characteristics and share them in the plenary. This resource is designed to meet the National Curriculum objectives for science at Key Stage 2, and to develop your students’ curiosity and fascination about the natural world. Customer Support: If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products. Special Offer: We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer. Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Science, Animal Characteristics, Animal Groups, Animal Classification, Animal Facts, Animal Similarities and Differences, Animal Adaptation, Animal Survival, Animal Features, Animal Behaviour, Education.

Explore the world of shading and colour mixing in these comprehensive art lessons. Our resources include two detailed lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations. Students will learn to mix paints to create unique shades of blue, then yellow and red, delve into the interplay of light and dark tones, and seek creative advice from their peers. They will also learn the differences between powder paint and ready mixed paint and how to use them sensibly. This engaging session encourages artistic growth while fostering a deep understanding of colour dynamics. Objective 1: To increase awareness about shading and develop skills in colour mixing and painting. Objective 2: To practise and develop skills in powder paint mixing and painting. Success Criteria 1: ☆ Mix paints to produce at least three new shades of blue. ☆ Generate shades darker and lighter than the "pure blue.“ ☆ Seek advice from classmates on recreating specific colours they find appealing. Success Criteria 2: ☆ Mix powder with water to create paint. ☆ Aim for smooth paint consistency without lumps. ☆ Experiment with adding varying amounts of white to create new shades. Tags: KS2, KS1, artist study, one off, back to school, transition, supply, outstanding, observation, ofsted, water theme, interview, easy to follow, step by step

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! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS1 How to Use a Paintbrush - Outstanding Art Lesson ☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons ☆ KS1 African Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons Customer Support If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products. Special Offer: We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer. Tags: space art, space art unit, space art lessons, KS1 space art, KS1 art art lessons, art unit, space theme, space collage, clay aliens, sketching aliens, drawing aliens, space facts, space trivia, explore education, y1 art, y2 art, year 1 art, year 2 art, year 3 art

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 Tags: RE, relgious education, understanding christianity, gospel, key stage one, key stage 1, ks1, good news, newspaper, parables, bible stories, christian beliefs, christianity

Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 3 Christmas Poetry Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. Children will create their own Christmas poems - starting with learning all about rhyming words and creating rhyming phrases to creating an acrostic poem to writing a free verse poem all about the five senses (see, hear, touch, smell, taste) at Christmas. Each PowerPoint is easy to follow and guides the teacher through from starter, main input to task and plenary. Resources included: x3 lesson plans x3 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) Christmas Poem Template (for support) The Magic of Christmas poem x3 Acrostic poem templates (with and without lines) Christmas Acrostic poem example (for modelling) Christmas Senses Pictures Senses Inside and Outside at Christmas worksheet Lesson 1: L.O. I can use rhyming words to create a Christmas poem. Success Criteria: I can recognise rhyming words when saying them out loud. I can create a rhyming poem about Christmas I can create excitement through poetry. I can add other literary features (e.g. conjunctions, adjectives, similes). Lesson 2: L.O. I can use rhyming techniques to write an acrostic poem. Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres. I can use rhyming to create a poem. I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words. I can use neat presentation and handwriting. Lesson 3: L.O. I can use my five senses to describe Christmas. Success Criteria: I understand different poem genres. I can use rhyming to create a poem. I can use techniques to create rhyming phrases with key words. I can use effective adjectives to describe the senses at Christmas time. y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive reciprocal reading activities english literacy writing creating poetry verse

Explore Spain and the UK with our “Comparative Geography Lesson.” This resource helps students compare cultures, trade, and travel. They’ll learn about similarities, analyze connections, and discuss how geography influences everything. Activities: ☆ Compare traditions and languages. ☆ Explore trade and travel routes. ☆ Understand how geography affects culture, trade, and travel. The lesson starts with an engaging intro. Then, students learn about Spain and the UK. They compare cultures and trade, discussing geography’s role. In Activity 1, students work together on cultural cards. They share what’s special about each place. Activity 2 has students tracing routes on maps and discussing connections. Activity 3 explores how geography impacts everything they’ve learned. The lesson ends with a group discussion. Students share what they’ve discovered. We’ll assess their understanding based on participation, discussing connections, and considering geography. This resource includes a lesson plan, PowerPointcards, maps, worksheets, and discussion ideas. Help students learn about Europe’s connections with our “Comparative Geography Lesson”!

Explore European geography and culture with our engaging lesson from the European Geography series. This lesson enhances students’ understanding of European countries and their unique characteristics using maps, atlases, globes, and digital tools. Start with a map activity to identify countries, followed by an exploration of Europe’s diverse landscapes, history, culture, languages, and landmarks. Activities include labeling countries, locating geographical features, and interactive mapping. Assess engagement, accuracy in locating countries, and understanding of characteristics. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, printed and digital maps, atlases, globes, and digital mapping tools. Deepen students’ knowledge of European countries and their distinct attributes, fostering appreciation for Europe’s diversity and cultural richness. Tags: Outstanding, observation, interview, lesson, PowerPoint, year 3

Swim into the new term with this ocean animals dance unit. Used across 6 lessons, this unit comes with 6 detailed lesson plans that are suitable for KS1. Created by an experienced PE subject coordinator, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by PE professionals and leadership teams. Files included: ✸ x6 lesson plans ✸ Underwater scene pictures ✸ Links to music for all lessons ✸ Mat signs for warm up Lesson 1: L.O. To explore the underwater world and convey its essence through movement. • I can perform a variety of movements using different body parts. • I can describe the ideas and emotions conveyed in my dance. • I can collaborate effectively with my classmates during the dance. Lesson 2: L.O. To explore the ocean environment through movement and music. • I can effectively perform various underwater body shapes with my partner. • I can choreograph a brief sequence of underwater movements with my partner. • I can recall key elements of ocean life and creatures while dancing. Lesson 3: L.O. To explore the theme of underwater friendship through dance and movement. • I can perform movements in unison with my partner. • I can communicate and share ideas with my partner. • I can create actions that express the theme of underwater friendship in our dance. Lesson 4: L.O. To explore the underwater world and express it through movement and dance. • I can perform underwater movements in sync with my partner. • I can effectively communicate and share ideas with my partner. • I can create movements that portray the underwater world in our dance. Lesson 5: L.O. To create a short dance sequence that represents the theme of the ocean. • I can create a short dance sequence. • I can express the theme of the ocean through my dance. • I can structure my dance with a clear start, middle, and end. Lesson 6: L.O. To create ocean-inspired dance phrases using counting, explore repetition in dance sequences, and perform dances that convey feelings. • I can create a dance phrase using counting. • I can demonstrate repetition in my dance. • I can express feelings through my dance. Tags: Y1 Y2 subject lead leader physical education fitness athletics funs dancing sea creatures oceans animals Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Perfect for creating a display in the summer, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too. Uploaded in PDF format.

This comprehensive lesson plan teaches students how to identify and correct errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a vocabulary picture. Students will learn how to rearrange sentences, correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks, and identify and apply proper nouns. The lesson plan is suitable for students in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and can be easily adapted for different ability levels. It is a great way to help students improve their grammar skills and write more effectively. The lesson plan is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English and especially helps children starting in Year 3 to ensure they are up to the expected standards of Key Stage 1/Year 2 writing. It includes a variety of activities to keep students engaged, such as a picture activity and a challenge activity. The resources are all high-quality and easy to use and the lesson plan is clear and concise, making it easy for teachers to follow. Tags: ofsted, standards, quality, subject leadership, assessment, back to school, start of year, outstanding, observation, effective teaching, my turn your turn, interview

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free Christmas quiz presentation set into three rounds with ten questions each. Answers provided at the end. A good fun time-filler activity for the end of the term.