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!
38 sticker sheets with Reading Tasks for each AF (editable on word). Suitable for Y3 or 4. 21 stickers on each sheet (3x7)
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6 editable ‘Editing Station’ posters. Suitable for KS1 / KS2. Great for a working wall or to create a small display.
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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).
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Unlock the creative potential of your KS2 students with our comprehensive collection of 28 Writing Frames. These versatile resources are carefully designed to support children in planning and organizing their written work, spanning both fiction and non-fiction genres. Whether it’s developing captivating adventure and mystery stories, crafting spine-chilling tales, or honing dialogue skills, our Writing Frames offer a wealth of opportunities for young writers to express their ideas.
Our extensive range of Writing Frames includes a diverse selection of genres to ignite imagination and cultivate essential writing techniques. With dedicated templates for adventure and mystery stories (opening and main), scary stories, dialogue, dilemma narratives, familiar settings, flashback stories, historical stories, and two templates for imaginary worlds, your students will find inspiration at every turn.
Additionally, our Writing Frames provide structured support for retelling legends, crafting playscripts, composing quest myths (opening and main), maintaining reading journals, exploring stories from other cultures, crafting explanation texts, writing formal and informal letters, generating persuasive arguments, creating point of view charts, developing newspaper reports, constructing informative posters, and producing engaging recounts and reports.
Designed to cater to the varied interests and learning styles of KS2 children, these Writing Frames foster creativity, critical thinking, and language skills development. Encourage your students to explore different genres, experiment with storytelling techniques, and express their ideas with confidence. Elevate their writing prowess with our comprehensive set of 28 Writing Frames for KS2, opening doors to endless possibilities in written expression.
Includes:
Adventure and mystery (opening and main)
Scary stories
Dialogue
Dilemma story
Familiar settings
Flashback stories
Historical story
Imaginary worlds (x2)
Legend retell
Legend story
Playscript
Quest myth (opening and main)
Reading journal
Stories from other cultures
Explanation text
Formal letter
Historical story
Informal letter
Instructions
Interview
Newspaper report
Persuasive argument
Point of view chart
Poster
Recount
Report
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Equip yourself with this essential toolkit of 36 writing checklists, covering a wide range of genres and text types for Key Stages 1 and 2. These clear and concise checklists are perfect for setting learning objectives, crafting success criteria, guiding lesson planning, and facilitating effective teacher, self, and peer assessment.
Features:
★ 36 Genre-Specific Checklists: Covering everything from acrostic poems to traditional tales, these checklists provide a structured framework for assessing key writing skills.
★ Clear and Concise Criteria: Each checklist outlines "Must," "Should," and "Could" statements, allowing for differentiated assessment and targeted feedback.
★ Versatile Use: Ideal for lesson planning, self-assessment, peer feedback, and teacher marking.
★ Promotes Independence: Empowers students to take ownership of their learning and identify areas for improvement.
★ Saves Time: Streamlines the assessment process and helps you provide focused feedback.
Boost writing confidence and achievement across KS1 and KS2 with these comprehensive writing checklists!
Ideal for: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Years 3-6, writing, English, literacy, assessment, planning, self-assessment, peer assessment.
Full list of checklists:
* Acrostic poems
* Adventure stories
* Autobiography
* Balanced argument
* Biography
* Character description
* Classic and modern poetry
* Descriptive writing
* Dialogues
* Diary
* Explanation
* Fable
* Formal letter
* Ghost story
* Information text KS1
* Information text KS2
* Instructions KS1
* Instructions KS2
* Legends
* Letters
* Lists
* Myths
* Newspaper articles
* Non-Chronological Reports
* Persuasive leaflets
* Persuasive letters
* Playscript
* Poems on a common theme
* Postcards
* Recount KS1
* Recounts KS2
* Riddles
* Story KS1
* Story KS2
* Taking notes
* Traditional tales
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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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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.
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These 12 posters are great for displaying in each area to show how you use assessment and directing teaching assistants.
Each sheet includes:
Key Learning Opportunities
What Will I Use?
What Will It Look Like?
What Will I Do?
What Will the Adult Do?
Sheets for:
Book Corner / Listening Station, Computer Area, Construction, Creative D&M, Malleable, Maths, Our Office, Painting, Role Play, Sand, Small World, Water.
All of these documents are editable Word documents.
These are all fully editable in word. ks1 eyfs
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
Introducing our KS2 Working Wall Writing Checklists – an invaluable resource containing 14 comprehensive checklists designed for various types of writing in KS2.
These checklists are meticulously crafted to elevate your working walls, providing structured guidance and inspiration for students. Covering a wide array of writing styles, including balanced arguments, character descriptions, diaries, formal letters, and more, this resource is the perfect companion for educators aiming for excellence in teaching.
These checklists are provided in PDF and PowerPoint (editable) formats.
Our checklists serve as exemplars of outstanding teaching practices that have been embraced by schools far and wide.
Checklists included:
★ Balanced arguments
★ Character descriptions
★ Diaries
★ Explanations
★ Flashbacks
★ Formal letters
★ Instructions
★ Newspapers
★ Non-chronological reports
★ Persuasive
★ Poetry
★ Settings
★ Story openers
★ Story writing
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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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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.
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Equip your early learners with the essential tools for phonics success! This comprehensive, 28-page editable template provides double-sided flashcards featuring all Phase 3 and 4 phonemes, making it the perfect resource for building a strong foundation in reading and writing.
**What's Inside:**
★ 44 Double-Sided Flashcards: Each card features a phoneme on one side and a carefully curated list of example words on the other, reinforcing letter-sound correspondence and expanding vocabulary.
★ Editable Word Document: Customise the flashcards to match your specific teaching needs and preferences, ensuring maximum flexibility and relevance for your students.
★ Print-Ready PDF: Easily print the flashcards for immediate classroom use, saving you valuable prep time.
★ Versatile Resource: Compatible with popular phonics programs such as Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., and Jolly Phonics.
**Key Benefits:**
★ Reinforces Phonics Skills: Helps students master Phase 3 and 4 phonemes through visual and auditory reinforcement.
★ Builds Vocabulary: Exposes students to a wide range of words containing the target phonemes.
★ Enhances Reading and Writing: Strengthens decoding and encoding skills, leading to improved literacy outcomes.
★ Flexible and Customizable: Easily adapt the flashcards to suit your classroom context and teaching style.
★ Saves Time: Ready-to-print format allows for quick and easy implementation.
Perfect for: EYFS, KS1, and SEN teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, and parents looking for a comprehensive and engaging way to support phonics instruction.
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The Magic Of Mushkil Gusha reciprocal reading unit. Can be used across a week or over 5 lessons. Based on a traditional story from Iran - fantastic for introducing culture to your school. Suitable for home learning - text provided.
PowerPoints and detailed planning provided.
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Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the Splendid Skies theme? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, science, art, math, writing, and reading? If so, this Splendid Skies Homework Choice Board is perfect for you!
This pack contains a choice board 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 Splendid Skies theme.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Write a diary entry about a day when the weather affected your mood and emotions.
★ Create a weather-themed song or jingle and perform it for your family.
★ Create a bar graph showing the average amount of rainfall in different months.
This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework choice board 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.
There is also a book recommendation list, suitable for children aged 5 - 7.
This Splendid Skies Homework Choice Board 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 the sky!
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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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.
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.
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