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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Looking to help your Year 6 students prepare for their upcoming Key Stage 2 (KS2) exams? Look no further than this comprehensive and editable SATs Revision Booklet! With 18 pages of targeted content covering all the key areas of the Year 6 curriculum, this booklet is packed with helpful tips, advice, and strategies to help your students pass their exams with flying colors.
Inside, you’ll find sections on Multiplication (including methods, times tables, factors, multiples, prime and square numbers, and problem solving tips), Addition (with detailed methods and helpful tips), Division (including the method for long division), Fractions (covering topics such as comparing, simplifying, equivalence, ordering), Telling the Time, Measurements (including temperature, liquid, mass, length, and money), Data Handling (with sections on pictograms, tally charts, probability (including vocabulary), mean, median, mode, and range), Angles, Shape (with information on perimeter, area, symmetry, and nets), Decimals and Percentages, Problem Solving (with tips and strategies for tackling tricky exam questions), Example Exam Questions (to help students get a feel for the format and content of the exam), Glossary (to help students understand key terms and concepts), and Top Tips (to help students approach the exam with confidence).
This SATs Revision Booklet is fully editable and comes in a Word document format, making it easy for you to customize the content to meet the needs of your students. With a focus on key exam topics and vocabulary, this booklet is designed to give your students the help and advice they need to succeed in their Year 6 exams. So why wait? Order your copy today and give your students the tools they need to pass their exams with flying colors!
Transport your students to the heart of Ancient Greece with this comprehensive class assembly resource. Engage your class in an immersive experience, from acting scenes of mythical tales to interactive activities.
Packed with scripts, music suggestions, and detailed instructions, this assembly set is a time-saving gem for busy teachers.
Covering gods and goddesses, mythical adventures, and the Greek legacy, it aligns seamlessly with Key Stage 2 curriculum objectives. Your students will learn, perform, and have a blast – making history come alive!
Files included:
★ Main script
★ Cast list
★ Music activities
★ The Birth of Zeus acting scene
★ The Birth of Gods poem
★ Perseus and Gorgon acting scene
★ Olympic Games acting scene
★ Ode to the Olympic Flame poem
★ Philosophical Musings acting scene
★ The Unveiling of the Trojan Horse acting scene
★ The Epic of Troy poem
Tags: Ancient Greeks History, music, script, outstanding, key stage 2 key stage two
Elevate your PE sessions with these Athletics Task Cards and Fitness Record Sheet. Designed for efficiency and engagement, this resource features 12 task cards incorporating various athletics skills and equipment. From sprints to jumps, these cards add a dynamic edge to your athletics unit.
Resource Highlights:
★ 12 Task Cards: Covering a spectrum of athletics skills and equipment, these task cards infuse variety into your lessons.
★ Fitness Record Sheet: Encourage personal growth and goal setting as children track their scores or times over multiple attempts.
★ Versatile Application: Ideal for individual or group activities, suitable for a range of ages and abilities.
Files included:
★ x12 Athletics task cards
★ Fitness record sheet
How to Use:
★ Distribute task cards for focused skill practice.
★ Record individual or group performances on the Fitness Record Sheet.
★ Encourage friendly competition and personal improvement over multiple attempts.
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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.
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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Empower your primary school’s computing curriculum with this comprehensive, 8-page progression map! Designed for educators and curriculum leaders, this essential resource outlines the key skills and knowledge students should develop in computing from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Year 6.
Key Features:
☆ Clear Progression: Easily track student progress across five key strands of computing: E-Safety, Programming, Multimedia, Technology in Our Lives, and Data Handling.
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Ensures your computing curriculum meets national standards and expectations.
☆ Detailed Breakdown: Each strand is broken down into specific skills and knowledge for each year group, providing a clear roadmap for instruction.
☆ Practical Guidance: Offers teachers valuable insights into how to scaffold learning and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
☆ Time-Saving Resource: Eliminate the guesswork of curriculum planning and focus on delivering engaging and effective computing lessons.
Benefits:
☆ Confidently Plan and Deliver: Ensure a well-structured and progressive computing curriculum that builds on prior learning.
☆ Assess and Track Progress: Easily identify areas of strength and areas for improvement for individual students and year groups.
☆ Support Subject Leaders: Empower computing coordinators and subject leaders to effectively manage and evaluate the computing curriculum.
☆ Enhance Student Learning: Provide a solid foundation in computing skills that will prepare students for the digital age.
Ideal for: Primary school teachers, computing coordinators, subject leaders, SLT, and anyone involved in curriculum planning and delivery.
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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.
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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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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
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Are you a SENCO looking to gain a deeper understanding of challenging behaviours in your classroom? This double-sided grid is your essential tool for identifying and addressing the environmental factors that may be contributing to these behaviours.
Key Features:
★ Comprehensive Analysis: Explore a wide range of environmental factors, including physical setting, interpersonal dynamics, communication styles, teaching methods, scheduling, and basic needs.
★ Structured Framework: The grid format allows for systematic observation and analysis, helping you pinpoint specific triggers and patterns.
★ Proactive Solutions: By understanding the environmental context, you can develop targeted interventions and strategies to support positive behaviour.
★ Collaborative Tool: Use the grid to facilitate discussions with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the child’s care.
★ Empowering SENCOs: Gain valuable insights into the complex interplay between environment and behaviour, enabling you to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
This resource is designed to help you:
★ Identify the specific environmental factors that may be influencing a child’s behaviour.
★ Develop a deeper understanding of the child’s individual needs and sensitivities.
★ Create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
★ Collaborate effectively with other professionals to develop targeted interventions.
Invest in your SENCO toolkit today and transform your approach to behaviour management!
Ideal for: SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with children with special educational needs.
Jumpstart positive behavior in your primary classroom with this engaging 100 Smiles Behaviour Chart! This simple yet effective tool is perfect for fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging students to strive for their best.
What’s Included:
★ Printable Behaviour Chart: A colorful, visually appealing chart with 100 spaces for smiles, stickers, or stamps.
★ Reward System: Motivate students with a special reward upon reaching 100 smiles.
★ Customizable: Easily personalize the chart with your students’ names and your chosen reward.
Key Benefits:
★ Positive Reinforcement: Focuses on rewarding good behaviour, creating a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
★ Visual Tracking: Allows students to visually track their progress, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.
★ Flexibility: Use smiles, stickers, stamps, or any other small reward to mark positive behaviour.
★ Easy to Use: Simply print and display the chart in your classroom.
★ Suitable for All Ages: Perfect for early years and primary students.
Create a positive and encouraging classroom environment where students are excited to learn and grow!
Ideal for: Behaviour management, classroom management, positive reinforcement, rewards, primary school, elementary school, early years, KS1, KS2.
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A 13 page booklet with a range of activities to do at the end of the summer term. Suitable for KS1 or KS2
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Unlock your Year 6 students’ full potential in grammar, punctuation, and spelling (SPaG) with this comprehensive revision booklet! This essential resource covers all the key terms and concepts needed for success on the KS2 SATs grammar test.
What’s Inside:
☆ Concise Glossary: A clear and easy-to-understand glossary of all the essential SPaG terms, from nouns and verbs to clauses and punctuation.
☆ Examples and Explanations: Each term is accompanied by examples and explanations to reinforce understanding and application.
☆ Practice Activities: Engaging activities and exercises to help students practice and apply their knowledge.
☆ Test-Taking Tips: Helpful strategies for approaching the SPaG test with confidence and avoiding common mistakes.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers all the key SPaG skills and knowledge required for the KS2 SATs.
☆ Student-Friendly: Clear explanations and examples make complex grammar concepts accessible to all learners.
☆ Comprehensive Revision: Provides a thorough review of all the essential SPaG topics.
☆ Confidence-Building: Empowers students to approach the test with confidence and achieve their best results.
Ideal for: Year 6 teachers, SATs preparation, grammar revision, KS2 English, homeschooling.
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.
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.
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Are you teaching year 5 or 6 children (UKS2) about obtuse, acute, and right angles and how to use protractors to measure angles in math? This outstanding interview lesson plan is perfect for you!
This outstanding interview lesson teaches year 5 and year 6 children about obtuse, acute and right angles and using protractors to measure angles in maths is designed to showcase your mastery of subject knowledge and effective teaching techniques, impressing any Ofsted inspector.
Using the principles of mastery learning and reasoning, this lesson is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. The learning objective is to accurately use a protractor, with success criteria that include lining up the bottom of the protractor with one of the lines, making sure the corner (vertex) of the angle is in the middle of the protractor, and looking at where the 0 is on the line to use the correct set of numbers.
The starter activity invites the children to look at the success criteria and complete a cold task on the screen, while the main activity provides teacher input on what angles are, as well as a discussion of real-life examples and different types of angles, such as right angles, obtuse angles, and acute angles. Children also have the opportunity to play “Simon Says” to identify whole turns, half turns, and 90-degree turns, shouting out the degrees of each angle as they do it.
To engage higher ability children, they can complete the Hot Task (input) silently and independently while the rest of the class receives input. Differentiated activities include using angle eaters to measure and identify different types of angles, estimating and measuring angles on worksheets, and exploring the patterns and relationships between angles in different shapes.
In the plenary, students will review the success criteria and reflect on their learning, sharing which part of the lesson was the easiest or hardest. The resources for this lesson include a PowerPoint, protractors, angle eaters, cold task, show it tasks, table display, and challenge tasks.
Overall, this lesson is a strong example of how to teach a complex mathematical concept while promoting mastery and reasoning skills, making it an excellent choice for showcasing your teaching abilities during an interview or impressing an Ofsted inspector or SLT observer.
Ideal for a 30 minute-1 hour lesson.
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Start the school year off on the right foot with these 14 KS2 Transition Day / First Day Activities. Designed to foster a positive classroom environment and build relationships among students, these activities will help ease the transition into a new year group.
From introductions and expectations to personal learning goals and learner presentations, this resource pack offers a variety of engaging and interactive activities to make the first day a memorable and enjoyable experience. With resources such as bingo card templates, learning shield templates, speech bubble templates, and more, you’ll have everything you need to create a vibrant and welcoming classroom display.
Empower your students to reflect, express themselves creatively, and get to know their peers with these fun-filled activities. Perfect for teachers looking to make the first day of school a special and productive one.
This set of lesson plans, a PowerPoint and accompanying resources includes 14 activities and ideas and can easily be adapted to suit all KS2 year groups (and even KS1).
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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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Bring history to life with this captivating KS2 Class Assembly on The Stone Age. This resource is a comprehensive package featuring a well-crafted script, music links, a dance routine, song lyrics, thought-provoking poems, interactive activities, and a storytelling short play. Immerse your students in the world of the past with a presentation that combines information with entertainment.
Resource Highlights:
★ Script: A meticulously crafted script that makes learning about The Stone Age enjoyable.
★ Music Links: Enhance the atmosphere with music links that transport your audience to ancient times.
★ Dance Routine: Incorporate movement and creativity into the assembly with a lively dance routine.
★ Song Lyrics: Enrich the assembly with the Stone Age version of We Will Rock You, complete with lyrics for a sing-along experience.
★ Poems: Thoughtful and engaging poems add a poetic touch to your Stone Age assembly.
★ Activities: Interactive activities ensure whole class participation and demonstrate prior Stone Age work.
★ Storytelling Short Play: Exciting short play that brings history to life.
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