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!
Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of great explorers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Great Explorers Homework Pack 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 theme of great explorers.
Some examples of the tasks are:
★ Look at pictures and facts about a famous explorer. Draw a picture of them and share one interesting thing you learned.
★ Write about all the different places you have been and tell us about your favourite and why.
★ Pretend you’re buying explorer gear. Draw pictures of the things you’d need and write the numbers to show their cost.
★ Imagine you have discovered a new island. What new animals/plants are there on your imaginary island?
★ Look at pictures of old explorers. Draw and write about what they wore and the things they used.
★ Imagine you have discovered a new island, can you draw a map of your island?
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.
This Great Explorers Homework 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 great explorers!
This Healthy Eating Assembly PowerPoint is an engaging and educational resource designed to teach students the importance of balanced eating. The 21-slide presentation covers key topics such as the food groups, making healthy choices, and how good nutrition affects our bodies and minds. Featuring interactive games, discussions, and a reflection section, this assembly helps children understand the impact of their food choices in a fun and memorable way.
Perfect for primary school assemblies, this resource includes a variety of activities to keep students involved, from identifying healthy foods to stretching exercises that represent different food groups. Ideal for promoting health and wellbeing in a school setting.
These super PowerPoints are brilliant to teach children all about tolerance, diversity and differences.
Containing 30 slides altogether, children will learn about the British Value of tolerance through discussing their likes and dislikes and how our differences make us interesting. They will also learn about differences through a poem and a pretend scenario that will help children to understand what intolerance is.
These assemblies are great for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and makes it easy to understand and reflect upon the value of tolerance.
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These Bonfire Night assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the story of Bonfire Night whilst teaching children how to keep safe during the firework season. These could also be altered to discuss fireworks at New Years Eve or other religious festivals.
You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class.
You will receive a two PowerPoints that can be used together or separately.
This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested.
There is also a Christian prayer at the end of the PowerPoints for those who have collective worship.
Key features of Assembly 1:
Why do we have Bonfire Night?
The story of the Gunpowder Plot
The value of tolerance (notes under the slide)
Prayer
Key features of Assembly 2:
Bonfire Night questions
Why are fireworks dangerous?
Video about firework safety
The Firework Code
Bonfire Night poem
Prayer
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This aspirations assembly is a fantastic way to inspire children to think about their hopes, dreams and create belief in themselves. This is a great assembly to use at any time of the year, particularly at the end of the summer when children are moving on.
You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class.
You will receive a 22-slide PowerPoint.
This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested.
Key features:
What are your hopes and dreams?
The key to success
What will you be in the future? (Careers)
Perseverance and not giving up
Working hard for success
Inspirational people
Reminders about believing in yourself
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This Year 3/4 unit of 6 lessons contains 5 lesson plans to easily teach children all about building their hockey skills. It also contains sports cards to be used in games in the unit.
Each lesson plan contains:
★ Learning objective
★ Success Criteria
★ Warm up
★ Teacher Input
★ Main activities
★ Plenary and cool down
★ Resource list
Learning objectives:
To be able to demonstrate control and manipulation of a hockey ball through dribbling and travelling techniques.
To be able to dribble a hockey ball with control and accuracy while moving in different directions.
To be able to develop basic hockey skills such as dribbling, passing, and controlling the ball.
To be able to apply dribbling and running skills in a game of hockey and demonstrate teamwork and movement.
and 6. To be able to demonstrate and apply various hockey skills through controlled movements and game situations.
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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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Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your youngest learners with this outstanding 5-week gymnastics unit! Designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Year 1, this comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to gymnastics skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included:
✶ 5 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for Emerging, Developing, and Secure levels, key questions to prompt student thinking, and success criteria to track progress.
✶ Simple and Easy to Follow: The lesson plans are designed with busy teachers in mind, offering a clear structure and easy-to-understand instructions.
✶ Focus on Fundamental Skills: Develop essential gymnastics skills such as body shapes, rolling, balancing, jumping, and moving on apparatus.
✶ Differentiated Instruction: Activities are tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring everyone can participate and succeed.
✶ Promotes Physical Literacy: Helps children develop a lifelong love of movement and physical activity.
Why Choose This Resource?
✶ Outstanding Quality: Graded as outstanding, this unit has been rigorously designed and tested to ensure maximum impact.
✶ Comprehensive and Engaging: Covers a wide range of gymnastics skills and concepts in a fun and interactive way.
✶ Saves You Time: No need to spend hours planning – everything you need is right here!
✶ Builds Confidence: Empowers children to explore their physical abilities and develop a positive self-image.
Give your EYFS and Year 1 students the best possible start in gymnastics with this outstanding unit!
Ideal for: EYFS, Year 1, KS1, gymnastics, PE, physical education, movement skills, gross motor skills, coordination, balance.
Take your Year 3/4 students on a captivating journey through the impactful events of World War II with this comprehensive and ready-to-teach history unit. Explore key topics like the Blitz, evacuation, rationing, and the life of Anne Frank, fostering empathy and understanding of this pivotal period in history.
What’s Included:
★ 5 Weeks of Engaging Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and extension ideas, easily adaptable to fit your teaching style and timeframe.
★ Interactive PowerPoints: Bring history to life with visually rich presentations featuring historical photos, maps, and thought-provoking questions.
★ Creative Activities: Encourage students to express their understanding through diary entries, biographies, and a special Blitz-themed art lesson.
★ Cross-Curricular Links: Explore connections to PSHE and citizenship, fostering discussions about important social and moral issues.
★ Bonus Assembly Script: A ready-to-use script for a meaningful Remembrance Day assembly.
Key Topics Covered:
★ Britain in the 1930s and the outbreak of WWII
★ The Blitz and air raid shelters
★ Evacuation experiences
★ Rationing and its impact on daily life
★ The life and legacy of Anne Frank
★ The end of the war and the formation of the United Nations
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 History.
★ Teacher-Friendly: Detailed lesson plans and resources save you valuable prep time.
★ Student-Centered: Varied activities cater to different learning styles and promote active participation.
★ Thought-Provoking: Encourages critical thinking and empathy through discussions and creative tasks.
Bring history to life and inspire a love of learning with this exceptional World War II unit!
Also available: UKS2 WWI unit
Ideal for: KS2 History, Year 3, Year 4, World War II, WWII, the Blitz, evacuation, rationing, Anne Frank, Remembrance Day, British history, 20th-century history.
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
Simplify your planning and ensure consistent skill development across year groups with our Computing Progression of Skills Grids. Designed for subject coordinators and teachers in mixed year groups, this resource breaks down key computing skills into clear, year-by-year expectations, making it easier to track and support student progress.
Each of the seven Word documents focuses on a specific area of computing, including Programming, Digital Exploration, Communication and Collaboration, Multimedia, Digital Media, Music and Sound, and Data. These grids provide detailed guidance on what students should know at each stage, helping you tailor lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those who may require additional support.
Rated outstanding by Ofsted, these grids are also a valuable addition to any subject lead’s ICT file or folder, offering a robust framework for lesson planning and progression monitoring. Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or looking to enhance your computing curriculum, this resource provides the structure you need to deliver high-quality computing education across KS1 and KS2.
Enhance your Design and Technology curriculum with our extensive 153-page PDF booklet of worksheets, carefully designed to support a whole school scheme of work. This invaluable resource progressively challenges students as they delve into exciting projects covering a wide range of topics.
Inside this comprehensive package, you’ll find an array of engaging worksheets for designing, investigating, planning, and evaluating. Each project is thoughtfully crafted to provide students with hands-on learning experiences and foster their problem-solving skills.
Projects included in this bundle:
Moving pictures
Playground equipment
Fruit salad
Homes
Teddy vehicles
Puppets
Winding toys
Coats
Healthy snack packaging
Sandwiches
Moving monsters
Photograph frames
Money containers
Pop-up book
Alarms
Lights
Musical instruments
Bread
Moving toys
Biscuits
A shelter
Slippers
Fairground ride
Controllable vehicle
Equip your students with the tools they need to develop their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through exciting D&T projects. This resource is perfect for educators seeking to implement a cohesive and engaging scheme of work. Don’t miss out on this must-have collection of D&T worksheets!
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Enhance your Key Stage 2 curriculum with our outstanding Rainforest Unit - a comprehensive set of six engaging geography lessons meticulously designed to foster an in-depth understanding of rainforests. This resource is a valuable addition to your teaching toolkit, complete with detailed lesson plans, informative PowerPoints, and student-focused worksheets.
Lesson 1: Rainforest Regions and Significance
In this lesson, students will identify the continents hosting rainforests, label a world map with major rainforest regions, and grasp the significance of rainforests for Earth’s biodiversity. The lesson starts with an intriguing Rainforest Wonder Box activity, setting the tone for exploration.
Lesson 2: Rainforest Climate and Adaptations
Students will explore the climate characteristics of rainforests, understand why they are called “rainforests,” and identify adaptations of animals and plants. The lesson fosters critical thinking and understanding of how species thrive in rainforest conditions.
Lesson 3: Layers of the Rainforest
This lesson delves into the various layers of the rainforest, highlighting the unique organisms that inhabit each layer. Students will create engaging visual representations of rainforest layers, enhancing their knowledge of the intricate ecosystems.
Lesson 4: Rainforest Animals and Plants
Students will categorize and differentiate between rainforest animals and plants, gaining insights into the rich diversity of rainforest life. Engaging activities, including “Categorising Organisms” and “Rainforest Habitat Diorama,” deepen their comprehension.
Lesson 5: Amazon Rainforest vs. UK Forest
Comparing the Amazon rainforest and a UK forest, students will identify differences and similarities, understand biodiversity, and explore the importance of these ecosystems. The lesson encourages critical thinking and insightful discussions.
Lesson 6: Rainforest Conservation and Action
In the final lesson, students will comprehend the significance of rainforest conservation and discover ways to contribute. Engaging activities like creating conservation posters or slogans empower students to express their commitment to preserving these vital environments.
Our unit equips educators with everything needed for an engaging rainforest unit, including PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Promote geographical understanding, critical thinking, and environmental awareness with our Rainforest Unit.
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Tags: Key Stage 2, Geography, Rainforest, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystem, Climate, Adaptations, Critical Thinking, Interactive, Engaging, Curriculum, Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Worksheets, interview, ofsted, observation
Efficiently assess and monitor pupils’ behaviour and attitudes in Key Stage 2 with these comprehensive Behaviour Assessment Grids. Designed for teachers and leaders, these grids streamline the categorization of behaviour into RAG codes, offering a quantitative result that readily identifies improvement areas and targets for each pupil.
Resource Highlights:
★ RAG Coding: Easily categorize behaviour and attitudes using the familiar RAG (Red, Amber, Green) coding system.
★ Quantitative Results: Provide numerical scores for a quantitative understanding of a pupil’s behaviour, aiding in targeted improvement strategies.
★ Informative Insights: Share the assessment grids with parents and colleagues to enhance understanding of each child’s needs and showcase areas of improvement.
★ User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive design for straightforward implementation and quick assessment.
Ideal For:
★ Classroom Teachers
★ Key Stage 2 Leaders
★ Behaviour Management
How to Use:
★ Utilize the RAG coding system to categorize behaviour and attitudes effectively.
★ Assign numerical scores to quantify behavioural assessments, facilitating clearer communication.
★ Share results with parents and staff to foster a collaborative approach to student development.
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Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, Behaviour Assessment, RAG Coding, Classroom Management, Attitude Assessment.
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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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A 16-page booklet that guides you though how to be a science subject leader.
Contents:
★ The Science Development Plan Cycle
★ Establishing a Science Profile
★ What to include in your file
★ School Self-Evaluation Grids
★ Analysing Data
★ The Process of Layering Curricular Targets
★ Monitoring Planning
★ An Overview of Planning
★ Book Sampling
★ An Effective Learning Environment Checklist
★ Action Plan
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Embark on a thrilling journey of home learning with our Exciting Explorations Homework Bundle, encompassing seven captivating packs that promise to ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds. Each pack is meticulously crafted to offer an engaging blend of tasks, fostering a love for learning beyond the classroom.
Bundle Highlights:
★ Dinosaur Planet Homework Pack: Roar into the world of dinosaurs with 51 exciting tasks, providing a prehistoric adventure for young explorers.
★ Beside the Seaside Homework Pack: Dive into oceanic wonders with 44 seaside-themed tasks, sparking curiosity about marine life and coastal environments.
★ Explorers Homework Pack: Uncover the spirit of exploration with 51 tasks that delve into the lives and adventures of famous explorers, inspiring the next generation of adve
★ Memory Box Homework Pack: Ignite creativity with 51 tasks that encourage students to curate their virtual memory boxes, reflecting on personal experiences.
★ Splendid Skies Homework Pack: Soar into the wonders of the sky with 51 tasks, exploring weather, seasons, and celestial phenomena.
★ Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Homework Pack: Delight in the animal kingdom with 51 tasks celebrating furry, feathery, and finned friends.
★ Wonderful Woodland Homework Pack: Connect with nature through 51 tasks that explore the enchanting world of woodlands and wildlife.
Bundle Features:
★ Diverse themes catering to varied interests.
Comprehensive task grids for each pack.
★ Parent letters for effective communication.
★ Record sheets for progress tracking.
★ Book recommendations for further exploration.
Transform home learning into an adventure of discovery and imagination with this Homework Pack Bundle.
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A set of Times Tables Challenge resources. Great to motivate children to achieve their times tables and inform parents of their level.
Contains: 4 Certificates, 50 differentiated assessment sheets and a 3 steps sheets.
There are 5 levels: Bronze Buddies, Silver Squad, Gold Gang, Platinum Posse and Hundred Heroes. Each level contains different steps to being fluent in that times table.
Covered in each stage:
Bronze Buddies: x2, x5, x10
Silver Squad: x3, x4, x6, x8
Gold Gang: x7, x9, x11, x12
Platinum Posse: square numbers, cubed numbers, prime numbers, factors of numbers, prime factors, 40 mastery questions
Example of Bronze Buddies steps:
Bronze Buddies (x10):
Step 1: Say 10x table
Step 2: Answer x10 table
Step 3: Answer division questions from x10 table
Step 4: Complete missing box x10 table
Step 5: Answer 20 questions about x10 table
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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.
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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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