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!
Explore Spain and the UK with our “Comparative Geography Lesson.” This resource helps students compare cultures, trade, and travel. They’ll learn about similarities, analyze connections, and discuss how geography influences everything.
Activities:
☆ Compare traditions and languages.
☆ Explore trade and travel routes.
☆ Understand how geography affects culture, trade, and travel.
The lesson starts with an engaging intro. Then, students learn about Spain and the UK. They compare cultures and trade, discussing geography’s role.
In Activity 1, students work together on cultural cards. They share what’s special about each place. Activity 2 has students tracing routes on maps and discussing connections. Activity 3 explores how geography impacts everything they’ve learned.
The lesson ends with a group discussion. Students share what they’ve discovered. We’ll assess their understanding based on participation, discussing connections, and considering geography.
This resource includes a lesson plan, PowerPointcards, maps, worksheets, and discussion ideas. Help students learn about Europe’s connections with our “Comparative Geography Lesson”!
Explore Europe with our outstanding Geography Lesson! Students will learn about different parts of Europe, share their thoughts, and have meaningful discussions about climate, landmarks, culture, and what interests them.
We start with a fun activity to get students thinking about European places they know or want to visit. Then, we dive into the main part of the lesson, using exciting pictures and videos to understand how these places affect our opinions.
In Activity 1, students make collages of their favorite European spots and show them to the class. Activity 2 has small groups talking about their dream European holidays while thinking about what we’ve learned. Finally, in Activity 3, students present their top European pick with facts or stories.
At the end, students walk around to see each other’s work and think about what they’ve learned. During the lesson, students practice sharing ideas, having good conversations, and showing what they think in a clear way. They’ll also learn more about Europe’s geography and culture.
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Delve into Europe’s iconic landmarks with our comprehensive “Europe Geography Lesson - Famous Landmarks” resource. This resource offers a deep exploration of Europe’s cultural heritage through well-known sites like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben.
Students will develop map skills, historical understanding, and cultural appreciation as they engage in activities such as landmark descriptions, map marking, and travel adventure planning.
The resource includes a PowerPoint presentation, visuals, blank maps, and travel brochures, providing a thorough exploration of Europe’s famous landmarks.
Connect students with Europe’s cultural tapestry through this engaging and informative lesson.
Explore Europe’s geography, cultures, and landmarks with our comprehensive Europe Geography Lesson. This lesson emphasizes the impact of geography on history, culture, and society, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Activity 1: European Country Hunt
Guess countries based on geographical features, landmarks, or cultural aspects in an interactive game.
Activity 2: Creating a Geography Collage
Select a European country, create collages illustrating its geography, landmarks, and culture.
Activity 3: Travel Brochure Challenge
Research and design travel brochures for assigned European countries, emphasizing geography and attractions.
Students engage in discussions, group activities, and receive feedback. Assess their ability to identify geographical similarities and differences. Resources include lesson plan, PowerPoint, map, visuals, and worksheets. Deepen students’ global awareness with our Europe Geography Lesson.
Explore European geography with our comprehensive lesson on Equator, Hemispheres, Time Zones, and key areas. This resource covers Europe’s unique characteristics, climate, seasons, and time differences’ impact on travel.
Learn about latitude lines, regions, and key geographical areas globally and in Europe. Activities include labeling maps, analysing climate charts, and a time zone travel challenge to calculate arrival times across Europe.
The lesson wraps up with an interactive trivia game. It includes a lesson plan, PowerPoint, printable maps, climate charts, and trivia cards. Engage students with clear learning objectives and activities, fostering curiosity about geography.
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Discover the captivating world of collage art with our insightful lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation. This lesson delves into the realm of texture and pattern creation, equipping students with the skills to craft visually captivating collages.
In this lesson, students will:
☆ Embrace the concept of collage art and its components.
☆ Discover suitable background materials for their projects.
☆ Combine textures and colours that align with their chosen themes.
☆ Develop techniques for securing materials and layering textures.
Key elements of this lesson include:
☆ A comprehensive starter that introduces the concept of collage art, focusing on texture, colour, and pattern.
☆ A main activity where students actively create textured backgrounds for their collages, with a central station offering an array of materials.
☆ Additional activity suggestions for enhancing details using threads, wool, beads, and more.
☆ A reflective plenary segment to evaluate students’ progress and encourage peer sharing.
☆ Assessment strategies encompassing material application, colour and texture choices, as well as peer interaction.
☆ Vocabulary integration to deepen students’ understanding of key artistic concepts.
Included: A detailed lesson plan and an engaging PowerPoint presentation.
Great for supply teachers, transition or just a one off collage lesson for primary aged pupils.
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Discover the brilliance of Katsushika Hokusai’s art with our engaging lesson. Children will learn his techniques and create their own “Great Wave” using pastels.
Unveil the captivating world of Katsushika Hokusai’s artistry through our dynamic art lesson centered around his iconic woodblock print, “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa.” This comprehensive resource is designed to empower students with a deep understanding of Hokusai’s artistic techniques, specifically focusing on his masterful use of colour and movement.
This product includes:
☆ Detailed lesson plan
☆ 22-slide PowerPoint
☆ Step-by-step instructions
☆ Real examples of children’s work
In this lesson:
Introduction:
Introduce students to the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai and his remarkable contributions to landscape art.
Main Input:
Guide students through an interactive exploration of “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa.” Analyse Hokusai’s colour choices and the sense of motion he portrayed in this iconic print.
Main Activity
Empower students to channel their inner artists by creating their own interpretations of “The Great Wave.” Utilising pastel crayons, students will experiment with multiple shades, blending techniques, and strategic layering to capture the essence of Hokusai’s wave.
Plenary Discussion:
Encourage students to showcase their unique creations and engage in a constructive peer feedback session. This promotes a collaborative learning environment and allows students to reflect on their artistic journey.
Educational Benefits:
☆ Enhances art appreciation and creativity.
☆ Develops critical analysis skills through art interpretation.
☆ Fosters collaboration and peer learning.
☆ Encourages experimentation with various artistic techniques.
Bring the captivating world of Katsushika Hokusai’s artistry to your classroom and provide your students with an enriching and memorable art lesson experience. Perfect for educators seeking to engage their students in a meaningful exploration of art and culture.
Tags: KS2, KS1, artist study, one off, back to school, transition, supply, outstanding, observation, ofsted, water theme, interview, easy to follow, step by step
Discover the world of line drawing techniques with our comprehensive Paul Klee lesson. Dive into the realm of diverse lines, pencil pressures, and their subtle yet impactful artistic effects.
In this lesson:
☆ Introduction to sketchbooks and their uses.
☆ Analysis of Paul Klee’s line usage.
☆ Practical demonstration of creating light lines.
☆ Guided sketchbook activities for hands-on learning.
☆ Optional observational drawing using newfound skills.
☆ Plenary for constructive peer feedback and artwork display.
☆ Clearly defined success criteria and relevant vocabulary.
☆ Assessment through thoughtful sketchbook review.
Included in this product:
★ Lesson plan
★ PowerPoint
★ Key questions about Paul Klee
★ Examples of student work
Empower students to broaden their artistic abilities. A valuable resource for educators seeking a comprehensive art lesson.
Explore European geography with our engaging “Europe Geography Lesson” designed for primary students! This resource makes learning about temperature and rainfall differences across various European locations a breeze while developing essential graphing skills.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint, lesson plan and worksheets
Clearly defined learning objectives and success criteria to guide students through the process of collecting and analyzing data from different European regions.
Students create simple and clear graphs to represent their data, allowing for easy comparisons and insights into environmental trends in Europe.
Interactive starter activity to highlight the importance of understanding European geography, where students can share their prior knowledge of temperature and rainfall.
Main segment introduces data sets containing temperature and rainfall information, teaching students how to read units of measurement and patterns.
Activity 1 involves small group work where students analyze specific data sets, identifying significant temperature and rainfall patterns, discussing findings, and making predictions.
Activity 2 guides students in creating basic graphs using graph paper or software, emphasizing clear labeling and appropriate scales.
Activity 3 leads to a class discussion where groups share and compare their graphs, identifying similarities, differences, and exploring possible reasons behind observed patterns.
Plenary activity helps students reflect on their learning journey and share conclusions about the environmental conditions in selected European locations.
This comprehensive resource provides all the necessary materials to effectively engage primary students, including data sets, graphing tools, and discussion prompts. Make European geography fun and educational with our captivating Europe Geography Lesson!
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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Ignite a passion for movement and physical activity in your Year 1 students with this outstanding 6-week PE unit! This comprehensive resource provides a fun and engaging introduction to basic movement and ball skills, building confidence and coordination in a safe and supportive environment.
What’s Included:
✶ 6 Weeks of Detailed Lesson Plans: Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, differentiated activities for various skill 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 movement skills like agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, as well as ball skills such as rolling, throwing, and catching.
✶ 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 movement and ball skills 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.
✶ Subject Lead Approved: Created by an experienced PE subject lead with a deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development.
Give your Year 1 students the best possible start in PE with this outstanding unit!
Ideal for: Year 1, KS1, PE, physical education, movement skills, ball skills, coordination, balance, agility,
Explore the world of movement and creativity with our KS1 African Animals PE Unit. This resource includes five thoughtfully designed lesson plans that focus on physical activity, teamwork, and imaginative learning. Through interactive activities and games, students will develop coordination, vocabulary, and a deeper understanding of animal movements. These lessons are an exciting addition to your curriculum, promoting active engagement and a holistic learning experience.
Lesson 1: Discovering Animal Movements and Vocabulary
Kick off the unit with a dynamic exploration of body movements in response to music. The Traffic Lights Game and engaging warm-up activities help students develop essential movement vocabulary while highlighting the significance of proper warm-ups before exercise.
Lesson 2: Embodying Animal Movements with Creativity
In this lesson, students embrace their inner animals through imitation and creative expression. Activities like “I’m a Lion and Late for Trip to the Waterhole” encourage physical movement and imaginative play, fostering both coordination and vocabulary development.
Lesson 3: Sequencing Animal Movements for Performance
Lesson 3 focuses on sequencing movements into cohesive performances. Students collaborate to choreograph dance sequences inspired by animal movements, enhancing teamwork skills and encouraging creative storytelling through movement.
Lesson 4: Crafting Collaborative Dance Stories
Students weave movement and imagination together in Lesson 4. Collaboratively creating dance sequences that embody African animal characteristics promotes cooperative learning and the art of storytelling through physical expression.
Lesson 5: Expressive Dance Performances with Animal Movements
The final lesson showcases students’ progress and creativity. Combining animal movements into expressive dance performances not only promotes physical activity but also encourages students to communicate through movement, emphasizing their understanding of animals and their unique traits.
Our KS1 African Animals PE Unit offers a well-rounded approach to physical education, promoting movement, teamwork, vocabulary development, and imaginative expression. Each lesson plan is carefully crafted to create an engaging and enriching learning experience for your students.
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Conclude your KS1 unit on Judaism with this reflective RE lesson, designed to help students review and consolidate their understanding of Jewish beliefs and how Jewish people live out their faith. This lesson provides an engaging way for children to revisit key concepts learned throughout the unit, including Shabbat, Jewish festivals, and important symbols like the mezuzah and Chanukiah.
Please note, this lesson concludes our other KS1 Judiasm lessons - you can buy all of these as a bundle.
The lesson plan encourages discussion, writing, and drawing activities, allowing children to express what they have learned and reflect on the importance of understanding different religions. This final lesson ties together previous lessons, making it the perfect way to end your unit on Judaism.
Includes:
Lesson plan
13-slide PowerPoint presentation
Worksheets for writing and drawing activities
L.O.: To reflect on Jewish beliefs and how Jewish people live out their faith.
Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: KS1 Judaism, Jewish beliefs, mezuzah, Chanukiah, Shabbat, Jewish festivals, religious education, RE lesson plan, Year 1, Year 2, learning about Judaism, RE resources, faith in practice, teaching world religions.
Help your KS1 students explore key Jewish symbols with this comprehensive RE lesson plan. Designed to introduce young learners to the significance of symbols like the Star of David, menorah, and mezuzah, this resource encourages comparison between Jewish symbols and those in the children’s own lives. The lesson includes a 13-slide PowerPoint and worksheets to support a deeper understanding of Judaism through engaging activities such as drawing, writing, and crafting.
Children will learn about the meanings behind these important symbols and how they help express beliefs. They’ll also have the opportunity to design their own symbol, fostering personal reflection on the role of symbols in expressing values and identity.
Includes:
Detailed lesson plan
13-slide PowerPoint
Writing about a Jewish symbol worksheet
Writing about a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
Draw and label a Jewish symbol worksheet
Draw and label a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
Create your own symbol worksheet
Create your own symbol WAGOLL answer sheet
L.O.: Recognise important Jewish symbols and understand their meanings.
Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2.
Keywords: Jewish symbols, Star of David, menorah, mezuzah, Torah, KS1 RE, Judaism, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, Jewish beliefs, Jewish artefacts, RE resources.
Ready to step up to the Upper Pay Scale? This comprehensive toolkit provides everything experienced primary teachers need to create a standout UPS application.
What’s Inside:
Successful Application Form Template: Model your application after a proven format, ensuring you hit all the key points. Each section has four examples of what can be written in each section
Aligned Evidence Examples: Showcase your skills with concrete, standards-aligned evidence. For the Teaching Standards Part 1 and Part 2, there are screenshots of real life examples that can be used for each objective and an example paragraph of what can be written.
Expert Guidance: Tips and strategies to present your achievements confidently and effectively.
Invest in Your Future: Take the next step in your teaching career today!
Ideal for: Primary teachers in England and Wales seeking UPS advancement.
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This listing is for the overview of learning objectives and success criteria for our KS1 Judaism RE Unit which you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13119776
Also included is a set of Teacher Notes that include common misconceptions to consider and guidance for each lesson.
Enhance your KS2 students’ reading skills with this comprehensive Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan comprehension pack. This resource includes 204 worksheets with 5 targeted questions for each chapter covering vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Each chapter offers a total of 30 questions to develop a deep understanding of the text. That’s a bumper 1224 questions to choose from!
Perfect for guided reading sessions, homework, or independent study, this resource also includes detailed answers for every question, making it easy for teachers to review student progress. With 2 PDFs (204 pages each), this pack is designed to encourage critical thinking and support literacy development.
Want to try this before you buy? Have a look at our FREEBIE TASTER KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for the first section of the book here
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
5 question types per chapter (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, summarising)
30 questions per chapter
Detailed answers provided for every question
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Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension.
This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource.
Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.
Includes:
6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue)
6-page answer sheet
Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.
These four assemblies explain the value of generosity and how children can be generous to others in different ways.
Children will also have some reflection time at the end of the assembly to think about what they have learnt and what they can do next and there is a prayer at the end of each PowerPoint.
These generosity assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to ways that they can show kindness to others in ways not just related to money.
You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class. Each PowerPoint can be used individually or as a set.
You will receive a 15-slide PowerPoint, a 18-slide PowerPoint, a 15-slide PowerPoint, a 11-slide PowerPoint, teacher notes and a video about generosity.
The assemblies are interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested.
Key features of Assembly 1:
✸ What does generosity mean?
✸ How can you be generous?
✸ Story - Feeding the 5000
✸ Reflection time about the story and how children can be generous
✸ Prayer
✸ Music suggestion
Key features of Assembly 2:
✸ What does generosity mean?
✸ Why is it important to come together as a school/community?
✸ Story - The Soup Stone (with animations)
✸ Questions about the story
✸ Reflection time - everyone is good at something. How can we make a difference?
✸ Prayer
✸ Music suggestion
Key features of Assembly 3:
✸ How should we treat others?
✸ What is generosity?
✸ What is gratitude?
✸ Giving to food banks
✸ Harvest festival
✸ Example acts of generosity
✸ Reflection time - how can children show generosity?
✸ Prayer
✸ Music suggestion
Key features of Assembly 4:
✸ Prioritising time
✸ Spending time showing kindness
✸ Video about kindness and generosity
✸ Kindness acrostic
✸ Generosity quote
✸ Quotes from the Bible
✸ Reflection time - what acts of kindness will you gift in your life? Quote reflection.
✸ Prayer
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Enhance your students’ reading skills and immerse them in the delightful world of “The Sheep-Pig” by Dick King-Smith with our comprehensive set of reading comprehensions. This resource pack includes individual reading comprehension sheets and accompanying answer sheets for each chapter of the book.
Designed to cater to different reading abilities, the reading comprehensions are categorized into three levels of challenge: 1, 2, and 3. Challenge 1 provides a gentle introduction to comprehension skills, while challenge 3 offers a more rigorous exercise. Students can progress through the challenges at their own pace, building their confidence and comprehension abilities along the way.
These reading comprehensions are perfect for remote learning, providing a valuable resource for independent reading and comprehension practice. They can be easily shared with students and completed online or printed out for in-person learning.
Additionally, our reading comprehensions go beyond simple comprehension questions. They also include vocabulary studies, allowing students to explore and expand their understanding of key terms and phrases used in the book. This integrated approach enhances both reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Immerse your students in the heartwarming tale of “The Sheep-Pig” while fostering their reading comprehension skills and expanding their vocabulary. Engage them in meaningful discussions and reflections on the story’s themes and characters. Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, these reading comprehensions are a valuable tool for educators seeking to support their students’ reading journey.
Purchase the Sheep-Pig Reading Comprehensions today and provide your students with a comprehensive and engaging reading experience that will captivate their imaginations and foster a love for literature.
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