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!
This two-page PDF displays all the Early Learning Goals for the new EYFS curriculum. Perfect to accompany and help with planning and observations. This can be either printed over two sides of A4 or one side of A3.
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These super cute name tags are a great addition to any classroom. Fully editable in PowerPoint format, these can be changed to any name and will look great above coat pegs.
This brilliant printable ‘To Do’ book is great for teachers, teaching assistants and substitute teachers to help them get through the day. This organiser comes is 120 pages long and contains different sections to help you to not feel overwhelmed.
The sections include:
Top three things
If I have time
I must complete
Don’t forget
Calls, emails and texts
Not to do
Notes
This outstanding-rated maths lesson on ordering decimals and fractions is perfect for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and Year 6) students. Designed for a 30-minute to 1-hour session, this lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, fluency exercises, and differentiated activities to cater to varying skill levels. It covers essential skills such as converting between fractions and decimals, comparing values, and ordering them correctly.
Students will engage with fluency, reasoning, problem-solving, and mastery tasks, making this an excellent resource for building confidence in decimals and fractions. Ideal for Ofsted observations, NQT lessons, or as part of a structured maths curriculum. Visit my shop to explore complementary lessons in this series.
When you purchase this product, you will receive a detailed 5-lesson unit designed to introduce Year 3 and Year 4 students to the foundational steps of addition. The unit includes differentiated tasks for each lesson (mild, spicy, and hot), catering to diverse learning needs. You’ll also find a pre- and post-assessment to track students’ progression throughout the unit. The lessons cover concrete addition using Dienes, pictorial methods, efficient strategies, expanded addition, and the column method.
Students will learn to solve addition problems using hands-on manipulatives, visual strategies, and efficient mathematical methods. This unit encourages fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills while ensuring that learners build confidence in their understanding of addition. Perfect for classrooms following mastery approaches and ideal for Ofsted observation, NQT lessons, or regular teaching sessions.
Concrete addition using Dienes
Pictorial addition
Efficient methods
Expanded method
Column method
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Jumpstart your students’ imaginations and enhance their writing abilities with this versatile collection of story starters! This 11-page PowerPoint features a variety of prompts and activities designed to inspire creative narratives and develop essential writing techniques. It is ideal for time fillers and supply teachers to create lessons with no prep.
What’s Included:
Diverse Story Starters: Explore different approaches to storytelling, including characterization through dialogue and description, action-packed scenes, vivid descriptions, and thought-provoking one-sentence prompts.
Character Development: Encourage students to create well-rounded characters with distinct personalities and motivations.
Setting the Scene: Help students craft immersive settings that transport readers into the heart of the story.
Action and Suspense: Inspire thrilling narratives with action-packed prompts that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Descriptive Language: Encourage the use of vivid vocabulary and sensory details to paint a picture with words.
Flexible Use: Perfect for English lessons, morning work, writing centers, or early finisher activities.
Benefits:
Boosts Creativity: Sparks imagination and encourages students to explore different writing styles.
Develops Key Skills: Enhances writing fluency, vocabulary, sentence structure, and descriptive language.
Suitable for All Abilities: Differentiated prompts cater to a range of writing levels.
Ready-to-Use: No prep needed - simply project the PowerPoint and let the writing begin!
Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators to support effective writing instruction.
Spark a love of writing and watch your students’ stories come to life!
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 subject leader evaluation form for new and experienced subject leaders to self assess themselves in their subject. It concentrates on how confident subject leaders feel making a judgement and then allows them to think about how to gain an accurate picture of this in their school. These come under the following categories:
pupil outcomes
teaching, learning and assessment
curriculum
leadership & management
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A document to assess the effectiveness of early years provision - this is perfect for EYFS teachers or leadership to observe and identify the areas of EYFS provision that needs improvement.
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This PowerPoint presentation includes 33 practical and effective ideas to implement assessment for learning in your classroom. These ideas aim to engage and empower students, making them active participants in their learning process.
The presentation includes ideas such as creating opportunities for students to ask questions, using the word ‘might’ to encourage exploration, and setting clear lesson objectives. Additionally, it covers the use of exemplar work, student marking, and self-review to deepen students’ understanding and awareness of their learning.
Other ideas covered in the presentation include traffic lights, two stars and a wish, and scene-setting to promote open-ended discussion and build reasoning skills. With these 33 assessment for learning ideas, you can create a classroom environment that encourages active engagement and empowers students to take control of their own learning.
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A proforma of key features of effective AfL and what that looks like in the classroom. Great for Senior Leadership to feedback to teachers at a staff meeting or for preparation for an interview or OFSTED observation.
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Boost your Year 6 students’ confidence and grammar skills with this fun and engaging PowerPoint guide! Packed with emojis and clear explanations, this 18-slide resource breaks down the different types of questions found on the KS2 SATs grammar paper, making test prep a breeze.
What’s Inside:
☆ Question Types Explained: Clear, concise explanations of common question formats, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and sentence correction.
☆ Emoji-Powered Tips: Fun and memorable tips using emojis to help students remember key grammar rules and strategies.
☆ Example Questions: Practice questions with answers and explanations to reinforce understanding.
☆ Test-Taking Strategies: Helpful advice on how to approach the test with confidence and avoid common mistakes.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Engaging and Fun: Emojis and a lighthearted tone make grammar learning enjoyable.
☆ Comprehensive Coverage: Covers all the essential grammar skills tested on the KS2 SATs.
☆ Easy to Use: Simply present the PowerPoint in class or share it with students for independent study.
☆ Teacher-Created: Developed by experienced educators with a deep understanding of the KS2 curriculum and assessment requirements.
Get your students grammar-ready and set them up for success on the KS2 SATs!
Ideal for: Year 6 teachers, SATs preparation, grammar revision, KS2 English, test-taking strategies.
Elevate the quality of teaching and learning across your school with our comprehensive Whole School Scrutiny Checklists. This resource includes two valuable checklists: one designed for whole school assessment and another tailored for book scrutiny. Ideal for SLT/Phase leaders or subject leaders, these checklists ensure consistency in book assessments and outstanding marking practices throughout your school.
Checklist Highlights:
Whole School Checklist:
★ Assess Pupil Progress: Evidence coverage of National Curriculum objectives.
★ Evaluate Planning: Check for age-appropriate planning with clear differentiation.
★ Explore Pupil Discussion: Assess pupil understanding of their levels and task choices.
Book Scrutiny Checklist:
★ Quality Marking: Review the adherence to the STAR and WISH format.
★ Learning Ladders: Ensure they are up-to-date and reflect recent content.
Curriculum Coverage: Confirm sufficient coverage of National Curriculum objectives.
Files Included:
☆ Whole School Checklist
☆ Book Scrutiny Checklist
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