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!
Explore European geography with our engaging “Europe Geography Lesson” designed for primary students! This resource makes learning about temperature and rainfall differences across various European locations a breeze while developing essential graphing skills.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint, lesson plan and worksheets
Clearly defined learning objectives and success criteria to guide students through the process of collecting and analyzing data from different European regions.
Students create simple and clear graphs to represent their data, allowing for easy comparisons and insights into environmental trends in Europe.
Interactive starter activity to highlight the importance of understanding European geography, where students can share their prior knowledge of temperature and rainfall.
Main segment introduces data sets containing temperature and rainfall information, teaching students how to read units of measurement and patterns.
Activity 1 involves small group work where students analyze specific data sets, identifying significant temperature and rainfall patterns, discussing findings, and making predictions.
Activity 2 guides students in creating basic graphs using graph paper or software, emphasizing clear labeling and appropriate scales.
Activity 3 leads to a class discussion where groups share and compare their graphs, identifying similarities, differences, and exploring possible reasons behind observed patterns.
Plenary activity helps students reflect on their learning journey and share conclusions about the environmental conditions in selected European locations.
This comprehensive resource provides all the necessary materials to effectively engage primary students, including data sets, graphing tools, and discussion prompts. Make European geography fun and educational with our captivating Europe Geography Lesson!
Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your Year 1 students with this outstanding 6-week PE unit! This comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to basic movement and ball skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included:
✶ 6 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for various skill levels, key questions to prompt student thinking, and success criteria to track progress.
✶ Simple and Easy to Follow: The lesson plans are designed with busy teachers in mind, offering a clear structure and easy-to-understand instructions.
✶ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential movement skills like agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, as well as ball skills such as rolling, throwing, and catching.
✶ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring everyone can participate and succeed.
✶ Promotes Physical Literacy: Helps children develop a lifelong love of movement and physical activity.
Why Choose This Resource?
✶ Outstanding Quality: Graded as outstanding, this unit has been rigorously designed and tested to ensure maximum impact.
✶ Comprehensive and Engaging: Covers a wide range of movement and ball skills in a fun and interactive way.
✶ Saves You Time: No need to spend hours planning – everything you need is right here!
✶ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to explore their physical abilities and develop a positive self-image.
✶ Subject Lead Approved: Created by an experienced PE subject lead with a deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development.
Give your Year 1 students the best possible start in PE with this outstanding unit!
Ideal for: Year 1, KS1, PE, physical education, movement skills, ball skills, coordination, balance, agility,
Help your KS1 students explore key Jewish symbols with this comprehensive RE lesson plan. Designed to introduce young learners to the significance of symbols like the Star of David, menorah, and mezuzah, this resource encourages comparison between Jewish symbols and those in the children’s own lives. The lesson includes a 13-slide PowerPoint and worksheets to support a deeper understanding of Judaism through engaging activities such as drawing, writing, and crafting.
Children will learn about the meanings behind these important symbols and how they help express beliefs. They’ll also have the opportunity to design their own symbol, fostering personal reflection on the role of symbols in expressing values and identity.
Includes:
Detailed lesson plan
13-slide PowerPoint
Writing about a Jewish symbol worksheet
Writing about a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
Draw and label a Jewish symbol worksheet
Draw and label a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
Create your own symbol worksheet
Create your own symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
L.O.: Recognise important Jewish symbols and understand their meanings.
Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: Jewish symbols, Star of David, menorah, mezuzah, Torah, KS1 RE, Judaism, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, Jewish beliefs, Jewish artefacts, RE resources.
Enhance your KS1 RE curriculum with this comprehensive Judaism unit, designed to introduce young learners to key aspects of Jewish beliefs and practices. This unit is structured to cover essential topics through engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
Lesson 1: Understanding Jewish Beliefs
Students will explore the concept of one God in Judaism and the significance of the mezuzah. They will discuss the importance of remembering significant aspects of their faith and reflect on the role of religious symbols in their lives.
Lesson 2: The Significance of Shabbat
This lesson focuses on Shabbat, a special day in the Jewish calendar. Pupils will learn about the practices associated with Shabbat, understand why rest is valued, and describe how Jewish people observe this day.
Lesson 3: The Festival of Sukkot
Children will delve into the story of Sukkot, its celebrations, and why it holds significance in Jewish tradition. They will learn how Jewish families celebrate this festival and its cultural importance.
Lesson 4: Chanukah Celebrations
Students will explore the story of Chanukah and the tradition of lighting the Chanukiah. They will discuss the themes of hope and miracles associated with Chanukah and why such celebrations are meaningful.
Lesson 5: Recognising Jewish Symbols
This lesson introduces students to key Jewish symbols, including the Star of David and the menorah. Pupils will learn the meanings behind these symbols and compare them to symbols in their own lives.
Lesson 6: Reflecting on Jewish Beliefs and Practices
The final lesson encourages students to reflect on what they have learned about Jewish beliefs and practices. They will discuss how Jewish people live out their faith and share their insights on the religion.
Ideal for classroom use, this unit provides a structured approach to teaching KS1 students about Judaism, fostering understanding and respect for diverse cultures and traditions.
Enhance your KS2 students’ reading skills with this comprehensive Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan comprehension pack. This resource includes 204 worksheets with 5 targeted questions for each chapter covering vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Each chapter offers a total of 30 questions to develop a deep understanding of the text. That’s a bumper 1224 questions to choose from!
Perfect for guided reading sessions, homework, or independent study, this resource also includes detailed answers for every question, making it easy for teachers to review student progress. With 2 PDFs (204 pages each), this pack is designed to encourage critical thinking and support literacy development.
Want to try this before you buy? Have a look at our FREEBIE TASTER KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for the first section of the book here
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
5 question types per chapter (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, summarising)
30 questions per chapter
Detailed answers provided for every question
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Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension.
This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource.
Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue)
6-page answer sheet
Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.
