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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These reading comprehension sheets are designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) students and are based on the popular book, The Creakers by Tom Fletcher. Each chapter has 30 questions based around Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval and Summarising (VIPERS) to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. This bumper pack of worksheets include 930 questions across 186 worksheets and their answers on a separate document.
These worksheets also incorporate retrieval practice, which has been shown to be a highly effective way of improving memory and recall. By regularly practicing recalling information from memory, students can better retain and understand the material they are studying.
These outstanding comprehension sheets are perfect for teachers looking to support their KS2 students in developing their reading comprehension skills. They can be used as part of a classroom lesson or as homework assignments. With VIPERS and retrieval practice included, these sheets provide a comprehensive approach to reading comprehension that will benefit students of all abilities.
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Need an outstanding English lesson for upper key stage 2? Then look no further.
This is a great way to showcase your teaching skills in a quick, snappy lesson that easily demonstrates progress.
Suitable for a literacy lesson, this descriptive writing lesson is based around the film clip Alma, and gets children to write a predictive paragraph about what could happen next. The questions included in the interactive PowerPoint are great to get children of all abilities thinking.
You can use this lesson flexibly from 40 minutes to an hour. It has been successfully used for interviews and Ofsted visits alike.
You will get:
✸ An outstanding lesson plan featuring mini-plenaries, success criteria and differentiated tasks.
✸ A PowerPoint with probing questions and guided writing prompts.
✸ A picture storyboard to prompt writing.
✸ An easier task with phrases to prompt writing.
✸ A mid-level task worksheet with examples of sentence openers, exciting vocabulary, sentence types and conjunctions and punctuation to use
✸ A harder task worksheet with spaces for children to write their own -ed, -ing and describing openers, exciting vocabulary and examples of different sentence types/punctuation they can use.
✸ An example of a perfect paragraph for children to create their own success criteria by identifying its features
Lesson objective: To use a wide range of devices to build cohesion within a paragraph.
Success criteria:
✸ Sentence openers
✸ Exciting vocabulary
✸ Conjunctions
✸ Punctuation
✸ Different sentence types (simple, compound, complex).
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This outstanding science unit on electricity is specifically designed for KS2 students and covers a range of essential topics such as circuits, current, power, conductors, insulators, batteries, switches, light bulbs, and safety. With seven detailed lesson plans, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of electricity, engaging activities, and assessments to ensure students develop a solid understanding of the subject.
Overview of Lessons 1 to 7:
Lesson 1: In this introductory lesson, students will learn to recognize electrical devices and identify their power sources. They will engage in sorting activities, examine devices’ power usage, and explore alternative power sources, including renewable energy options.
Lesson 2: Students will learn how to create and record electric circuits using the correct components and connections. They will experiment with lighting bulbs and other components, accurately drawing circuit diagrams to demonstrate their understanding.
Lesson 3: This lesson focuses on explaining the operation of electrical circuits using models. Students will participate in a physical model of a circuit, understand the flow of electricity, and create annotated drawings to explain circuit behavior and component functions.
Lesson 4: Students will develop skills in identifying and correcting problems in circuits. They will analyze circuit diagrams, recognize incomplete circuits, identify causes of malfunctions, and describe the necessary modifications to make circuits work correctly.
Lesson 5: The function and operation of switches in electrical circuits will be explored in this lesson. Students will learn how switches control the flow of electricity, create circuits with switches, and accurately record their circuits using labeled drawings.
Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will investigate conductors and insulators. They will identify materials that allow or prevent the flow of electricity, explore the properties of different materials, and understand the importance of using appropriate conductors and insulators in circuits.
Lesson 7: The final lesson focuses on the safety aspects of working with electricity. Students will learn about electrical hazards, safety precautions, and responsible behavior when using electrical devices. They will understand the importance of electrical safety to protect themselves and others.
With these comprehensive lesson plans, engaging activities, and thorough assessments, this KS2 Electricity resource provides educators with a complete package to teach the fundamentals of electricity effectively.
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Immerse your students in the captivating world of the Stone Age with this comprehensive English unit based on the popular book, “Stone Age Boy.” Designed for Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3/4), this resource provides 15 engaging lessons filled with planning, PowerPoints, and activities to enhance reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
What’s Included:
★ 15 Complete Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives and activities to guide your teaching.
★ Interactive PowerPoints: Enhance engagement with visually appealing presentations for each lesson.
★ Ready-to-Use Resources: Worksheets, word banks, and image prompts to support student learning.
★ Diverse Writing Tasks: Students will explore various writing styles, including character descriptions, instructions, fact files, diary entries, and narrative writing with an alternative ending.
★ Skill-Building Focus: Develop key literacy skills like vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar (conjunctions, tenses), and text organization.
★ Reading Comprehension Support: Questions and activities throughout the unit promote deeper understanding and inference skills.
Lesson Objectives:
★ Understand character feelings and perspectives.
★ Describe settings and characters from the Stone Age.
★ Research and gather information about Stone Age activities.
★ Write clear instructions for a Stone Age task.
★ Express time and place using conjunctions.
★ Create a Stone Age animal fact file.
★ Contrast the present day with the Stone Age.
★ Use consistent past tense in writing.
★ Place story events in chronological order.
★ Write a diary entry from the perspective of the Stone Age Boy.
★ Further develop the diary entry.
★ Use a Thesaurus to expand vocabulary.
★ Plan an alternative ending to the story.
★ Write the problem section of the alternative ending.
★ Write the resolution of the alternative ending.
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Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, reading, writing, fiction, novel study, Stone Age, history.
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about the physical features of the UK? Do you want to help them develop their geographical skills and knowledge using interactive tools and activities? If so, this outstanding geography lesson is perfect for you!
This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, a captivating powerpoint and a range of activity sheets to support your teaching. In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the different types of physical features of the UK, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, coasts and islands.
★ Watch a video that shows the diverse and beautiful terrain of the UK from different perspectives.
★ Use Google Maps to compare and contrast different areas of the UK and the amount of physical features in each area.
★ Discuss how physical features could affect the use of the area, such as tourism, agriculture, industry and transport.
★ Create a presentation to compare the differences between East Anglia and Cumbria for someone coming to the UK, using a guidelines sheet to help them structure their work.
★ Extend their learning by comparing two other areas of their choice and their physical features, using a template to help them organise their information.
This resource is designed to meet the National Curriculum objectives for geography at KS2, and to develop your students’ curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. It is also suitable for cross-curricular links with English, ICT and PSHE.
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Elevate your report writing process with our comprehensive collection of report comments for Key Stage 1 across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Computing, PE, and Spoken Language. This invaluable resource provides a wealth of report comments to help you craft informative and personalized reports that showcase students’ progress and achievements.
With our extensive collection of report comments, you’ll find a wide range of subject-specific comments that cover key areas of learning and development. From English to Maths, Science to History, and beyond, these comments provide valuable insights into students’ strengths, areas for improvement, and specific achievements. Whether you need comments for reading comprehension, number sense, scientific inquiry, historical understanding, or artistic expression, our resource has you covered.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to report writing, our comprehensive resources will enhance your report writing skills and save you time and effort. Equip yourself with the necessary tools to deliver high-quality reports that celebrate students’ progress and foster continued growth.
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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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Let loose your students’ creativity with this captivating KS2 weaving unit! Explore the art of weaving using diverse materials, mastering essential skills like warping, interlocking patterns, finishing, and embroidery. Students will delve into the history of wool in Britain while crafting their own unique landscape compositions, experimenting with textures and layers to represent foreground and background.
Inspiring Exploration of Landscape Artists:
★ David Hockney
★ Peter Doig
★ Peter Lanyon
★ JMW Turner
★ John Wootton
★ Moses Swett
Comprehensive Lesson Plans & Resources:
Each lesson comes complete with a detailed lesson plan, engaging PowerPoint presentation, and accompanying resources, ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience.
Key Skills & Techniques Covered:
★ Exploring mixed media landscape artwork
★ Capturing natural scenes through photography
★ Designing and preparing fabric landscapes
★ Understanding the weaving process and terminology
★ Creating simple weavings with wool, thread, and hessian
★ Evaluating and reflecting on finished work
★ Warping up a loom and practicing weaving techniques
★ Creating textile landscapes with various materials
★ Recycling clothes to create a rag rug
Perfect for: KS2, KS3, Years 3-6, weaving, sewing, textiles, design and technology, art, landscapes.
Ignite a passion for textiles and artistic expression with this hands-on weaving unit!
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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Do you want to teach your KS2 students about the muscles of the human body and how they work? This engaging and interactive lesson will help them learn about the different types of muscles, how many muscles we have, the different muscles of the human body (such as those in our legs and face and how muscles can be voluntary or involuntary.
This lesson includes:
★ A detailed lesson plan with learning objectives, success criteria, and detailed inputs
★ A PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, diagrams, and videos
★ A worksheet for Activity 1, where students stick jigsaw pieces of muscles over a skeleton of the human body, labelling them if they can using a word mat
★ Accompanying word mat of different muscles
★ Activity cards where children complete the movement and describe the muscles they are using
★ Involuntary and voluntary muscles sorting sheet with titles
This lesson is aligned with the National Curriculum for England and covers the following objectives:
Identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement
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This lesson is suitable for Key Stage 2 students of all abilities and can be adapted to suit your needs. It is ideal for teaching science as a discrete subject or as part of a cross-curricular topic.
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Dive into the fascinating world of Hinduism with this ready-to-teach KS2 lesson! Designed for Year 3-6 students, this resource explores the major Hindu gods and goddesses, their symbolism, and their importance in Hindu beliefs and practices.
What’s Included:
★ Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives and engaging activities to suit different learning styles.
★ PowerPoint Presentation: Visually appealing slides with images of Hindu gods and goddesses, their stories, and their significance in Hindu culture.
★ Hindu God Information Cards: Informative cards detailing the attributes, powers, and stories of major Hindu deities, perfect for individual or group research.
★ Differentiated Worksheets: Three levels of worksheets (lower, middle, higher) to cater to different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and engaged.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understand Hinduism: Learn about Hinduism as a major world religion, its core beliefs, and its many gods and goddesses.
★ Explore Hindu Deities: Discover the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) and other important gods and goddesses, their symbolism, and their roles in Hindu mythology.
★ Develop Cultural Awareness: Gain an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Hinduism and its impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide.
★ Get Creative: Design your own Hindu god, showing what you’ve learned about the characteristics and attributes of Hindu deities.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering Hinduism and its key beliefs and practices.
★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to keep students interested and involved.
★ Differentiated for All: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, providing support and challenge for every student.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable time.
Spark curiosity and understanding about world religions and cultural diversity with this lesson on Hindu gods!
Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Hinduism, Hindu gods, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.
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
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Enhance your KS2 English curriculum with this comprehensive 10-lesson writing unit based on the classic story of Beowulf. Developed by experienced literacy educators, this resource provides a structured and engaging approach to teaching writing skills while exploring the rich world of Anglo-Saxon literature.
What’s Inside:
✸ 10 Complete Lessons: Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives, activities, and questions to guide your teaching.
✸ Interactive PowerPoints: Support each lesson with visually engaging presentations.
✸ Differentiated Resources: Word banks, writing frames, and support sheets cater to various learning needs.
✸ Creative Writing Tasks: Students will write character descriptions, diary entries, setting descriptions, and even craft their own ending to the story.
✸ Skill-Building Focus: Develop key writing skills like descriptive language, character development, and narrative structure.
✸ Reading Comprehension Support: Questions and activities throughout the unit enhance reading comprehension and inference skills.
✸ Culminating Project: Students will create a class book showcasing their best writing.
Why Choose This Resource?
✸ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports KS2 English objectives, focusing on writing composition, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.
✸ Cross-Curricular Connections: Enhances understanding of Anglo-Saxon history and literature.
✸ Ready-to-Use: Complete with lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual aids, saving you valuable prep time.
✸ Differentiated: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
Help your students develop their writing skills and explore the epic tale of Beowulf!
Ideal for: KS2 English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Beowulf, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, creative writing, descriptive writing, character development, setting descriptions, narrative writing, reading comprehension, history, mythology.
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.
These two responsibilities assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the value of being responsible, trusted and looking after the planet.
You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class.
You will receive a 21-slide PowerPoint and a 10-slide PowerPoint that can easily be edited to be made shorter or divided into another assembly.
There is also a Christian prayer at the end of each PowerPoint for those who have collective worship.
Key features of Assembly 1:
✸ What does ‘responsibility’ mean?
✸ Different types of responsibility
✸ What the Earth provides us with
✸ Air pollution
✸ Water pollution
✸ What can we do?
✸ Waste
✸ Littering
✸ Our responsibility in our school / local community
✸ Reflection: making the world a better place
✸ Prayer
Key features of Assembly 2:
✸ Being responsible and consequences
✸ What is a responsibility? Expectations
✸ What is a responsibility? Behaviour
✸ What is a consequence?
✸ Why is being responsible important?
✸ Reflection: What does a trusted person look like?
✸ Prayer
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Ideal for transition activities, supply teachers, a gap lesson, an end of year activity or just for a display. This PowerPoint provides step-by-step instructions for children to create their own 3D word art using an inspirational word
‘This lesson has been a life saver! What an enjoyable lesson.’
This outstanding word art lesson is ideal for a transition activity, supply teachers, a gap lesson, an end of year activity or just for a display.
Children will study a range of artists who use words in their artwork, then create some 3D word artwork of their own. You can use this lesson flexibly from 30 minutes to an hour.
You will get:
✸ A PowerPoint with step-by-step instructions
✸ Lesson plan
L.O. To be able to create my own word art.
Success Criteria:
I understand what ‘3D’ and ‘perspective’ means
I can use pattern to make my artwork stand out.
I am inspired by word artists and can share my opinion on a range of artwork.
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Blast off into learning with this comprehensive, 4-week space-themed unit for EYFS! Packed with engaging activities for both indoor and outdoor continuous provision, this resource will ignite your children’s curiosity and imagination as they explore the wonders of the universe.
What’s Included:
★ 24 Detailed Activity Plans: Each week features six exciting activities, three for indoor and three for outdoor learning, covering a wide range of EYFS curriculum areas.
★ Cross-Curricular Learning: Activities integrate literacy, maths, creative development, and more, providing a holistic learning experience.
★ Hands-On Exploration: From building rockets to creating alien landscapes, children will be actively engaged in their learning.
★ Differentiated Activities: Each activity includes suggestions for supporting and challenging learners of all abilities.
★ Open-Ended Play: Encourage imagination and creativity with open-ended activities that allow children to explore their own ideas.
Key Learning Areas:
★ Literacy: Space-themed stories, vocabulary development, mark-making, and writing activities.
★ Maths: Counting, number recognition, shape exploration, measurement, and pattern creation.
★ Creative Development: Art, music, dance, and imaginative play inspired by space.
★ Physical Development: Gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and coordination through active play.
★ Understanding the World: Learning about planets, stars, astronauts, and space exploration.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Engaging and Fun: Captivating activities that spark curiosity and a love of learning.
★ Easy to Implement: Clear instructions and simple materials make setup a breeze.
★ Flexible and Adaptable: Activities can be easily modified to suit your setting and resources.
★ Promotes Holistic Development: Supports all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
★ Created by Early Years Experts: Designed by experienced educators with a deep understanding of early childhood development.
Launch your EYFS students into a universe of learning with this exciting space-themed unit!
Ideal for: EYFS, early years, space theme, continuous provision, indoor play, outdoor play, literacy, maths, creative development, physical development, understanding the world.
Need an outstanding maths lesson based around shape and geometry? Then look no further. This session is great to teach Year 1, Year 2 or a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class.
These two lessons are a great way to showcase your mastery teaching in quick, snappy methods that easily demonstrates progress.
Suitable for a reasoning maths lesson, the questions included in the interactive PowerPoints are great to get children of all abilities thinking. We have based this lessons around the NCETM principles of differentiation where children have the opportunity to try all tasks.
You can use these lesson flexibly from 15 minutes to an hour, individually or together. They have been successfully used for interviews and Ofsted visits alike.
You will get:
✸ Two outstanding lesson plans featuring mini-plenaries, differentiated success criteria and starters.
✸ Two PowerPoint with probing mastery questions.
✸ x12 Task sheets for a range of abilities (including reasoning challenge sheets)
✸ Shape hospital sheet
✸ Shape mat
✸ Right angle muncher (measurer)
Lesson 1
Y1 – L.O. To identify and sort rectangles in a set of four sided shapes.
Y2 – L.O. To identify and sort right angles in 2D shapes.
Success Criteria:
I know that a rectangle has 4 sides, two longer than the other two.
I can sort rectangles from other shapes.
I can identify a right angle in a shape.
I can sort shapes into those that have right angles and those that do not.
Lesson 2
Y1- To know that any shape with 3 sides is a triangle.
Y2 – To know that all triangles are the same but different.
Success Criteria:
I know that a triangle has 3 sides.
I can sort shapes into triangles and not triangles.
I can name three different types of triangle.
I can use reasoning to describe why triangles are different.
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Elevate your art curriculum with our Food Art Unit comprising 3 outstanding lessons. This comprehensive resource, suitable for both KS1 and KS2, has been thoughtfully planned by an experienced art lead. They can be taught over 5 lessons.
What’s included:
★ Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session.
★ Examples of work for inspiration.
★ Resource sheets
Key Objectives:
★ Develop line-making skills and create observational drawings from life with a keen focus on detail.
★ Learn the art of single and cross-hatching to achieve diverse artistic effects.
★ Utilise oil pastels to craft a vibrant fruity composition while applying the techniques learned.
★ Dive into the world of clay to craft miniature 3D pieces of fruit.
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Enhance your art lessons with this comprehensive Food Art Unit." It’s a fantastic resource for both KS1 and KS2, expertly planned for a creative and educational experience.