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!
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This World War II poetry unit is brilliant for those who are following a WWII history theme.
This unit contains five lessons with accompanying poems, PowerPoints (with real pictures to develop vocabulary), lesson plans and worksheets.
Children will work on their Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising skills as part of this unit and all prompting questions are included.
Learning Objectives:
I can describe my first impressions to a poem, using ‘because’ to explain my opinion.
I can use illustrations to represent a scene in a poem.
I can use expression and drama to represent a verse from a poem.
I can describe what themes have been covered in a poem.
I can answer comprehension questions about a poem.
Other resources you may be interested in:
Y5/6 World War I Unit (12 lessons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11988820
KS2 World War 2 Unit - 5 Outstanding lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11881663
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This English writing unit is a great way to learn about the Stone Age using the popular book, Stone Age Boy. Suitable for Lower Key Stage 2, this unit includes 15 lessons with planning, PowerPoints and resources.
This zip file includes 50 files in total.
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to understand how a character feels
To be describe setting and characters form the Stone Age
To research an activity during the Stone Age period gather
To write an set of instructions for a Stone Age activity
To express time and place using conjunctions
To create a Stone Age animal fact file
To contrast the present and the Stone Age
To use a consistent past tense throughout my writing
To place events from a story in chronological order
To create a diary entry as Stone Age Boy
To create a diary entry as Stone Age Boy
To use a Thesaurus to find key words.
To create a story plan for an alternative ending.
To create a story plan for an alternative ending.
To create a problem for my story
Not sure? Try the first week of planning, PowerPoints and resources for free: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12113655
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These grammar starters are perfect for either morning jobs or English lesson openers. These really help to build up your classes grammar across the year and helps as a reminder for those aspects of grammar they have already covered. Get week 1 for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563257
These slides cover:
Apostrophes
Prefixes
Standard English
Inverted commas
Commas
Homophones
Adjectives
Adverbs
Paragraphs
‘A’ or ‘an’
Plurals
Conjunctions
Spelling common exception words
Superlatives
Comparatives
Suffixes
Antonyms
Compound words
Alphabetical order
Rhyming
Verbs
Proper nouns
Plural and singular nouns
Pronouns
Past tense
Capital letters
Adverb openers
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A freebie taster of the new Grammar Starters for KS2. These are perfect for either morning jobs or English lesson openers. These really help to build up your classes grammar across the year and helps as a reminder for those aspects of grammar they have already covered. These are perfect for Autumn term 1. Find the rest of Autumn term 1’s grammar starters here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563265
These slides cover:
silent letters
apostrophes
Standard English
pronouns
prefixes
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Introduce your students to the essential skills of understanding and analysing instructions with this engaging and comprehensive lesson. Through a series of interactive activities, students will learn to identify key features of instructional texts, use effective reading strategies, and provide detailed answers supported by evidence. This lesson is designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills, setting a strong foundation for writing their own instructions.
This sample lesson is part of a 10 lesson unit that you can find here: KS2 Instructions Writing Unit: 10 Outstanding Lessons
This lesson includes:
★ A detailed lesson plan with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas
★ An interactive PowerPoint presentation with visual aids and guided activities
★ Three differentiated texts (Salad, Berry Smoothie, How to Make a Pancake) with accompanying questions tailored to different ability levels
Learning Objectives:
★ To answer questions about a set of instructions
★ To identify the key features of instructions and explain their purpose
★ To use reading strategies to understand and answer questions about the text
★ To provide detailed answers that include evidence from the instructions to support points
Tired of boring spelling tests? Ignite a love for words with these 9 engaging and editable spelling activities! Perfect for morning work, phonics practice, or weekly spelling lists, these versatile worksheets will captivate learners from EYFS to KS2.
What’s Inside:
☆ ABC Spelling: Alphabetise those words!
☆ Stair Step Spelling: Build words step by step.
☆ Picture Spelling: Draw and spell!
☆ Rainbow Spelling: Add a splash of color to your words.
☆ Spelling Sentences: Craft creative sentences.
☆ Make a Wordsearch: Challenge yourself and your friends.
☆ Roll a Spelling: Let the dice decide your spelling adventure.
☆ Pyramid Spelling: Build words like a pyramid.
☆ Secret Code Spelling: Crack the code and reveal the words.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Editable & Versatile: Easily adapt for any age or spelling list.
☆ Engaging & Fun: Spark excitement and creativity in spelling practice.
☆ Multi-Sensory Learning: Cater to different learning styles with visual, kinesthetic, and written activities.
☆ Differentiated: Suitable for a wide range of abilities, including dyslexic learners.
☆ Ready-to-Use: Print and go – no prep needed!
Transform spelling practice from a chore to a joy!
Ideal for: EYFS, KS1, KS2, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, spelling practice, phonics, literacy centers, homework, early finishers, dyslexia support
Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters.
This is the first set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 2 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13077491
What’s Inside:
★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage.
★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities.
★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively.
★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage.
★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum.
★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words.
★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles.
★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go!
Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar!
Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.
Take your interview or observation lessons to the next level with our exceptional Adverbs Writing Lesson designed specifically for KS2 students. This comprehensive resource pack includes a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources. Empower your students to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively, while fostering their understanding of different types of adverbs. With ready-to-use activities and differentiated challenges, this outstanding lesson ensures students develop their adverb usage skills and enhance their writing abilities.
Key Features:
✸ Engaging Starter: Stimulate discussion and critical thinking as students explore the statement “Adverbs are just words that end in ‘ly’.” Encourage students to articulate their thoughts and consider the validity of the statement.
✸ Comprehensive Main Activity: Introduce adverbs to students, explaining how they describe time, manner, place, or frequency of a verb. Engage students with the Table Team Adverb Sorting Challenge, encouraging collaboration as they categorize adverbs into different families.
✸ Reflective Assessment: Encourage self-reflection by having students evaluate their previous writing and assess their use of adverbs. Guide students to identify areas for improvement and set goals for their adverb usage.
✸ Creative Writing Exercise: Utilize the captivating video clip “The Cloud” to inspire students’ writing. Offer differentiated challenges based on difficulty levels, allowing students to incorporate adverbs effectively and demonstrate their understanding.
✸ Mini Plenary: Conduct a mid-lesson check-in, where students share examples of each sentence type to ensure comprehension and reinforce learning.
✸ Engaging Plenary: Challenge students to identify and explain three sentences on the board, showcasing their understanding of adverb usage and sentence construction.
✸ Complete Resources: Access a comprehensive set of resources, including a PowerPoint presentation, picture stimulus, differentiated worksheets, conjunctions sheet, and self-assessment tools.
L.O. To be able to use a range of adverbs accurately and effectively.
Success Criteria
✸ Know different types of adverb.
✸ Add appropriate adverbs to a piece of work.
✸ Know the level that I am working at now when using adverbs.
✸ Know the mistakes that I make regularly when using adverbs, e.g. repeating the same ones.
✸ Identify an area for improvement with my use of adverbs.
Files include:
✸ Lesson plan
✸ PowerPoint
✸ The Cloud picture storyboard
✸ Example writing sheet (WAGOLL)
✸ Flash write challenge sheet
✸ Questions sheet
✸ Table team sorting challenge
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Kickstart your KS2 English year with this engaging 5-lesson unit that seamlessly blends personal reflections with imaginative storytelling! Designed for Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource will have your pupils crafting compelling diary entries in no time.
What’s Inside This Complete Unit:
☆ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all learners.
☆ 5 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides with thought-provoking prompts, model examples, and helpful tips to guide students through the writing process.
☆ Adverb Word Bank & Help Sheet: A valuable resource to expand students’ vocabulary and enhance their descriptive writing skills.
☆ Diary “Shopping List” (Features Checklist): A handy checklist to ensure students include all the essential elements of a diary entry.
☆ Paired Activity Sheet: Promote collaboration and peer learning with a structured activity for students to practice and refine their writing.
Key Learning Outcomes:
☆ Diary Writing Skills: Students will master the format, style, and language conventions of diary writing, including first-person perspective, past tense, and informal language.
☆ Sentence Construction: Students will learn to build strong and effective sentences using fronted adverbials, adverbs, and additional information in brackets or dashes.
☆ Punctuation: Students will practice using capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, speech marks, and commas accurately.
☆ Creative Writing: Students will develop their imagination and storytelling abilities by writing a diary entry from the perspective of a Viking character.
☆ Editing and Revising: Students will learn to reflect on their writing, identify areas for improvement, and redraft their work to enhance clarity and impact.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 English, focusing on writing composition, vocabulary development, and grammar skills.
☆ Engaging and Relevant: Combines personal reflections on summer holidays with an exciting Viking adventure to spark student interest.
☆ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of 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.
☆ Created by a Teacher, for Teachers: Designed by an experienced educator with a passion for fostering a love of writing in young learners.
Inspire your students to become confident and creative writers with this back-to-school diary writing unit!
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, diary writing, creative writing, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, back to school, key stage 2, key stage two, transition, September, holiday writing, first week back, Viking, The Saga of Bjorn
A 27-page workbook based around The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde - including an extract. There is a week’s worth of lessons with handwriting, grammar, vocabulary and comprehension questions to complete. There is also an answer booklet.
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A 16-page workbook based around The Firework Maker’s Daughter by Philip Pullman. There is a week’s worth of lessons with handwriting, grammar, vocabulary and comprehension questions to complete. There is also an answer booklet.
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Bring Roald Dahl’s “George’s Marvellous Medicine” to life in your classroom with our art unit tailored for KS1 and KS2 students. This unit includes 10 well-structured lessons that introduce students to the art of Quentin Blake and other artists.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Artistic Study: Students will examine Quentin Blake’s illustrations, learning to recognize and appreciate different artistic styles.
Skill Development: Children will practice sketching and painting, emulating Quentin Blake’s style, including portraits, using a variety of tools such as pencils, charcoal, and felt tips.
Understanding Scale: The lessons guide students in creating art at different sizes, from small sketches to larger paintings.
Painting Skills: Students will learn various painting techniques, including how to create washes and other effects.
Crafting Experience: A creative project is included where students craft their own potion bottles from felt, applying basic stitching techniques.
Resources Provided:
Lesson Plans: Clear and detailed instructions for each lesson to ensure effective teaching.
PowerPoint Presentations: Visual aids for each lesson to guide students through the art-making process.
Supporting Materials: Resources in PDF, PowerPoint, and PNG formats to complement the lessons.
Suitable for Grades: Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6)
This unit provides a fun and educational way to combine art with literature, helping students develop a passion for both subjects.
Keywords: Art Unit, Quentin Blake, Sketching, Painting, Potion Bottle Craft, KS1, KS2, Year 1-6
Enlighten the magical adventure story of Kensuke’s Kingdom with this four lesson diary writing unit.
Previously used in Year 5, this unit is 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 questions for the first 3 chapters of the story.
Children will explicitly learn about using adverbials, conjunctions, subordinate clauses, relative clauses, main clauses, different sentence types (simple, compound, complex), speech (direct and reported).
Used successfully for observations, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by experienced leadership teams.
Lesson 1
L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices, including adverbials.
Success Criteria:
I can summarise the main ideas of a text
I can include thoughts and feelings of the main character
I can use exciting vocabulary
I can use adverbs and adverbial openers in my writing
Lesson 2
L.O.: to write using a range of cohesive devices
Success Criteria:
I can use the layout of a recount
I will go into most detail about main events
I will include my thoughts and feelings
I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future
I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader.
Lesson 3
L.O.: To be able to write a dialogue between characters using correct speech rules.
Success Criteria:
I can use the layout of a conversation
I will go into most detail about the main events
I will include my thoughts and feelings
I will describe my experiences and think about what will happen in the future
I will use language features such as similes and metaphors to create an image for the reader
Lesson 4 (could be spread over two lessons)
L.O.: To be able to write using a range of clause structures, varying their position within a sentence.
Success Criteria:
Creating atmosphere and using dialogue to advance exciting action and creating the character’s personality.
Selecting vocabulary that reflects the theme
Using a range of cohesive devices to create flow
Using passive and modal verbs
Using adverbs, prepositional phrases and noun phrases effectively
Using correct speech punctuation
Spelling most words correctly
This unit includes:
✸ x4 Lesson plans
✸ x4 PowerPoints
✸ x4 Writing planning pages
✸ Adverbs word mat
✸ Feelings word mat
✸ Cohesive devices activity
✸ Conjunction types
✸ Diary writing checklist
✸ Alternatives to Said word mat
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Enhance your students’ reading skills and immerse them in the delightful world of “The Sheep-Pig” by Dick King-Smith with our comprehensive set of reading comprehensions. This resource pack includes individual reading comprehension sheets and accompanying answer sheets for each chapter of the book.
Designed to cater to different reading abilities, the reading comprehensions are categorized into three levels of challenge: 1, 2, and 3. Challenge 1 provides a gentle introduction to comprehension skills, while challenge 3 offers a more rigorous exercise. Students can progress through the challenges at their own pace, building their confidence and comprehension abilities along the way.
These reading comprehensions are perfect for remote learning, providing a valuable resource for independent reading and comprehension practice. They can be easily shared with students and completed online or printed out for in-person learning.
Additionally, our reading comprehensions go beyond simple comprehension questions. They also include vocabulary studies, allowing students to explore and expand their understanding of key terms and phrases used in the book. This integrated approach enhances both reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Immerse your students in the heartwarming tale of “The Sheep-Pig” while fostering their reading comprehension skills and expanding their vocabulary. Engage them in meaningful discussions and reflections on the story’s themes and characters. Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, these reading comprehensions are a valuable tool for educators seeking to support their students’ reading journey.
Purchase the Sheep-Pig Reading Comprehensions today and provide your students with a comprehensive and engaging reading experience that will captivate their imaginations and foster a love for literature.
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Great for English starters or morning jobs, these story starters help to develop writing in different ways. This eleven page PowerPoint has lots of different focuses, including:
Characterisation through direct speech (x2)
Characterisation through description (x2)
10 character pictures
Action (x2)
Description (x2)
x6 one sentence starters
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A word bank created for a SEN child to be laminated and re-used each day. There is also a section for daily words to be written so it is easily adapted to topics or English vocabulary needed.
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This fantastic phonics assessment system has been created by experienced KS1 specialists to make baseline and following assessments simple and easy to communicate with other staff.
This assessment starts at Phase 2 and tests through to Phase 6. Teachers just need to point at each sound and word and get children to read each one. If a child gets it right, it can be checked off.
Previously, I have created one of these booklets for each child and placed in a folder for TAs to ‘pick up and go’ as interventions or early morning work.
This allows teachers to immediately show progression for pupil progress interviews and can then be passed on to the next teacher to see what gaps children have.
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Empower parents to become reading advocates at home with this comprehensive Reading Parents Evening PowerPoint. With 18 informative slides, this resource is a valuable tool for hosting engaging and effective parents’ evenings. Ideal for primary age children, the content is editable and adaptable to suit the unique needs of your school community.
Resource Highlights:
★ Phonics Insight: Equip parents with a solid understanding of phonics to support their child’s reading journey.
★ Word Strategies: Provide practical tips for parents on helping their children tackle challenging words with confidence.
★ Book Exchange Procedures: Explain how book swapping works at school, fostering a collaborative approach between home and school.
★ Reading Mornings: Promote the importance of reading mornings and how they contribute to a child’s literacy development.
★ Editable Content: Tailor the content to align with your school’s specific reading initiatives.
Ideal For:
★ Parents’ Evenings
★ New Starters
★ Reading Boost Initiatives
How to Use:
★ Share insights about phonics and word strategies to enhance parents’ ability to assist their children.
★ Discuss the mechanics of book exchanges and the positive impact of reading mornings.
★ Edit and customize slides to align with your school’s reading program.
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This Bonfire Night writing unit is perfect to use in October or November for Bonfire Night firework celebrations!
Children will start with a cold write, writing their own Bonfire Night poem before building up to a banger of a senses poem at the end of the unit. They will perform poetry to learn all about onomatopoeia and expression.
These five lessons are perfect to be used across a week. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided.
Created by an experienced English subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students in Year 1.
Included is:
5 PowerPoints
5 Lesson plans
Senses worksheet
HA senses poetry writing frame
Lesson 1: To write a poem.
I can use my senses to make phrases.
I can say aloud what a want to write.
I can segment sounds in words.
I can link words together to make a phrase.
I can use a capital letter.
I can use finger spaces.
I can write letters that start on the line.
I can write letters that are a similar size to one another.
Lesson 2: To perform a poem.
I can learn a line of a new poem and recite it with my group.
I can read a poem using a clear voice
I can perform a poem with expression.
I can perform words with onomatopoeia
Lesson 3: To perform a poem.
I can work in a group to perform a poem.
I can speak with a clear voice.
I can use expression and intonation when I perform.
I can recognise words that have onomatopoeia
Lesson 4 and 5: To write a poem.
I can say out loud what I am going to write about.
I can use my senses to talk about bonfire night.
I can use adjectives to describe Bonfire Night.
I can write sentences that include an expanded noun phrase.
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Do you want to assess your year 1 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists!
These checklists are based on the KS1 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding.
With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning.
These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 1 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.