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. y3 y4 y5 y6 lks2 uks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 geography topic humanities unit lessons atlases atlas features year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ofsted inspection observation sen la ma ha differentiated home learning remote learning Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Do you want to make grammar lessons more fun and engaging for your students? Do you want to help them master the different types of words and how to use them in their writing? If so, you will love these colourful and creative word type posters! These posters are designed to help children learn and remember the nine main word types: noun, common noun, proper noun, pronoun, conjunction, prefix, suffix, verb, and adjective. Each poster features a clear and catchy definition of the word type, as well as an example sentence that shows how the word type works in context. These posters also have eye-catching graphics and illustrations that match the word type and the example sentence. These visuals help children to associate the word type with its meaning and function, and make the posters more attractive and memorable. These word type posters are perfect for displaying in your classroom, as they will brighten up your walls and reinforce your grammar teaching. You can also use them as a reference tool, a teaching aid, or a revision resource. Your students will love looking at these posters and learning from them! English GAPS SPAG ks2 ks1 word classes y3 y4 y5 y6

12 display posters for an English working wall. PDF format Sentence types: commands, exclamations, statements, questions Word classes: nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs Past and present tense verbs: irregular verbs, to be, to do, to have

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A 13 page booklet with a range of activities to do at the end of the summer term. Suitable for KS1 or KS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 LKS2 UKS2

This resource offers 18 detailed grammar starter activities with answer sheets, ideal for Year 5 and 6 students. These starters are perfect for engaging English lessons or as quick morning activities. Covering a broad range of grammar topics, including adjectives, relative clauses, noun phrases, verbs, word classes, non-finite clauses, adverbial clauses, and the past tense, this pack ensures comprehensive grammar practice. The clear instructions and answer sheets allow for easy self-assessment, making them suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent learning sessions. A valuable tool for improving grammar skills in upper primary students.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Writing essentials posters for every year group. Fit on to one side of A4 so great to put in the front of books. Editable (in word format). Each year group also backtracks what are essentials in previous years (so Y4 will also show Y1, Y2 and Y3 essentials). KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Checklist Assessment Success Criteria

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 6 editable ‘Editing Station’ posters. Suitable for KS1 / KS2. Great for a working wall or to create a small display. Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A display to help your early finishers check if they have included the basics of writing and inform them of what to do next. Great for promoting independence. Suitable for KS1 or KS2. PDF and editable Publisher versions included. LKS2 UKS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 exit ticket

An editable (Publisher) cheat sheet for A4. Created for a Brazillian child who was new to the country and had EAL. Could be edited for other languages. SEND Brazil Spanish Portuguese

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A great booklet for parents of new EAL children. Introduces the English school system and explains how parents can help their children to learn English at home. Editable through Publisher. Pages include: The school system in England How to help your child when reading, writing and speaking and listening parent english as an additional language send sen sendco

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of dinosaur planet? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Dinosaur Planet Homework Pack is perfect for you! This pack contains a grid of 51 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 dinosaur planet. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Who are the main characters in ‘Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs’? ★ Imagine you are a dinosaur living on Dinosaur Planet. Write a diary entry describing a day in your life, including the food you eat and the places you explore. ★ Research and write three interesting mathematical facts related to dinosaurs. Create a colourful poster to showcase these facts. ★ Can you describe a reptile? ★ Write three facts about Mary Anning ★ Can you write a list of endangered animals? This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework grid and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students. This Dinosaur Planet 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 dinosaur planet!

Enhance your students’ home learning experience with our Wonderful Woodland Homework Pack. This meticulously crafted resource comprises a versatile task grid with 51 engaging activities, ensuring a delightful exploration of the natural world right from the comfort of home. The pack includes a thoughtfully designed parent letter to foster a collaborative home-school environment, a convenient record sheet for tracking progress, and curated book recommendations encompassing both fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the woodland theme. Resource Highlights: ★ Task Grid: A diverse array of 51 tasks catering to various learning styles and interests. In the themes of reading, writing, maths, science, history, geography, RE, PSHE, PE, art and music. ★ Parent Letter: Foster a strong home-school connection with our informative and supportive letter. ★ Record Sheet: Facilitate easy tracking and monitoring of students’ progress. ★ Book Recommendations: Handpicked fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the woodland theme, encouraging reading exploration. Make homework a delightful journey into the wonders of the woodland. This pack is not just a set of tasks; it’s an invitation for students to explore, learn, and connect with nature. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Homework Pack, Home Learning, Woodland Theme, Engaging Tasks, Parent Letter, Record Sheet, Book Recommendations, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education.

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of paws claws and whiskers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, science, art, math, writing, and reading? If so, this Paws Claws and Whiskers Homework Pack is perfect for you! This pack contains a grid of 51 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 paws claws and whiskers. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Thinking of the story ‘How the leopard got its spots’ - can you explain why? ★ Write some interesting facts about tigers. ★ Create a pattern using pictures of different animal prints (paws, claws, or whiskers). ★ Make a list of the different animals people keep as pets. Which one would you like to have and why? ★ Explore stories or artifacts from ancient civilizations that show encounters with animals. Draw a picture or write a short story about an ancient person’s interaction with a significant animal. ★ Make a list of different weather types. This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework grid and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students. This Paws Claws and Whiskers 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 paws claws and whiskers!

Elevate the home learning experience with our Memory Box Homework Pack, a collection of 51 captivating tasks designed to spark creativity and reflection. This resource empowers students to build their own virtual memory boxes, delving into personal and shared experiences. The pack includes a task grid offering a diverse range of activities, a parent letter for effective communication, a user-friendly record sheet for progress tracking, and a selection of fiction and non-fiction book recommendations to enrich the exploration of memories. Resource Highlights: ★ Task Grid: 51 thought-provoking tasks, encouraging creativity and personal expression. ★ Parent Letter: Foster strong home-school connections with a supportive and informative letter. ★ Record Sheet: Easily monitor and track students’ progress through their memory box projects. ★ Book Recommendations: Curated fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the theme, providing additional perspectives on memory exploration. This Memory Box Homework Pack transforms homework into a meaningful journey, allowing students to explore, reflect, and share the treasures of their memories. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Homework Pack, Home Learning, Memory Box Theme, Creative Tasks, Parent Letter, Record Sheet, Book Recommendations, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education.

38 sticker sheets with Reading Tasks for each AF (editable on word). Suitable for Y3 or 4. 21 stickers on each sheet (3x7) KS2 Y3 Y4 LKS2 guided reciprocal reading assessment focus target

These six leaflets are great for children to have on their tables or stapled into books to help them write for different purposes. Each PDF leaflet is included in colour and black and white format. They have examples of how to present the writing, a checklist to tick off the features of the writing, examples of texts and a poster page with prompts, including: ✰ Who is the text for? ✰ What is the purpose of the text? ✰ How do you structure and organise the text? ✰ Tricks of the trade ✰ What language styles are included? The six leaflets that are included are: ✸ Discussion ✸ Explanation ✸ Instructions ✸ Persuasion ✸ Recount ✸ Report Brilliant as a writing prompt during independent writing and great to use for teachers to help them plan. These have been road tested in KS2 by our outstanding teachers. KS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 english literacy uks2 lks2 SATs fiction non-fiction success criteria

Double-sided mat for Y5 & 6 to help them to write effectively. Great to laminate and have available on tables for writing and cross-curricular activities or to stick in books using sellotape. Used to encourage independence. Y1/2 and Y3/4 mats also available. KS2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 UKS2 KS1 Y1 Y2

Empower your Year 3 and 4 students to become confident and independent writers with this essential double-sided mat! Packed with helpful reminders and prompts, this versatile resource supports writing across the curriculum and can be used on tabletops or in workbooks. Side 1: Writing Process & Sentence Enhancement ★ The Writing Process: A step-by-step guide to crafting well-structured sentences, from brainstorming to revision. ★ Superior Connectives: A list of sophisticated conjunctions (if, so, while, though, since) to elevate sentence complexity. ★ Super Sentence Starters: A variety of engaging sentence openers to inspire creativity and variety. ★ Detail, Detail, Detail!: Prompts to encourage adding rich descriptions and expanding sentences. Side 2: Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary ★ Apostrophes: Rules for contractions and possessives, with examples. ★ The Amazing Flying Comma: Guidance on comma usage in lists and clauses. ★ Punctuation Job Descriptions: Clear explanations of the functions of capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, and speech marks. ★ Paragraphs: Rules for starting new paragraphs. ★ Word Banks: Lists of amazing adjectives, astounding adverbs, powerful verbs, and neat nouns to enrich vocabulary. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Promotes Independence: Students can refer to the mat for guidance, reducing reliance on teacher support. ★ Reinforces Key Skills: Regular exposure to writing conventions and vocabulary strengthens learning. ★ Versatile and Practical: Suitable for writing tasks across all subjects. ★ Durable and Reusable: Laminate for tabletop use or stick into books for easy reference. ★ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to take ownership of their writing and experiment with language. Also available for Years 1/2 and 5/6! Ideal for: KS2, Year 3, Year 4, writing skills, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, sentence structure, creative writing, independent learning, classroom resources.

Empower your young writers with this handy double-sided mat, packed with essential reminders and prompts for effective writing! Perfect for Years 1 and 2, this versatile resource can be laminated for tabletop use or stuck directly into workbooks, fostering independence and confidence in writing across the curriculum. Side 1: Key Writing Reminders ★ Sentence structure: Capital letters, full stops, question marks. ★ Punctuation: Commas in lists, speech marks for dialogue. ★ Grammar: “I” as a capital letter, leaving spaces between words. ★ Spelling: High-frequency words for Years 1 and 2. Side 2: Creative Writing Prompts ★ Story starters: Spark imagination with phrases like “Once upon a time…” ★ Time connectives: Help children sequence events in stories and recounts (e.g., “then,” “after,” “suddenly”). ★ Positional words: Encourage descriptive writing (e.g., “up,” “into,” “under”). ★ Story words: Inspire imaginative tales with words like “dragon,” “castle,” and “adventure.” Why Choose This Resource? ★ Promotes Independence: Children can refer to the mat for guidance, reducing reliance on teacher support. ★ Reinforces Key Skills: Regular exposure to writing conventions helps solidify learning. ★ Versatile and Practical: Suitable for writing tasks across all subjects. ★ Durable and Reusable: Laminate for tabletop use or stick into books for easy reference. ★ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to take ownership of their writing. Also available for Years 3/4 and 5/6! Ideal for: KS1, Year 1, Year 2, writing skills, grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, creative writing, independent learning, classroom resources.