Empower your SENCOs and SLT to identify and nurture critical thinking skills in students with special educational needs. This comprehensive one-page document provides a clear framework for observing and assessing key characteristics of critical thinking in the classroom. Key Features: ☆ Targeted Questions: Thought-provoking questions focus on three core areas of critical thinking: Having their own ideas: Does the child generate original thoughts and solutions? Using what they already know to learn new things: Does the child make connections and apply prior knowledge? Choosing ways to do things and finding new ways: Does the child demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their approach to tasks? ☆ Practical Guidance: Offers clear guidance on what to look for in student behavior and responses, making it easy to identify and document evidence of critical thinking. ☆ Differentiated Approach: Considers the unique needs of SEN students, providing prompts to assess their progress with and without support. ☆ Actionable Insights: Helps educators tailor instruction and interventions to promote the development of critical thinking skills in SEN students. Benefits: ☆ Enhance Observation Skills: Equip your team with the tools to effectively observe and assess critical thinking in SEN students. ☆ Promote Individualized Learning: Gain valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, enabling targeted support. ☆ Foster a Growth Mindset: Encourage a positive learning environment where all students are empowered to think critically and creatively. ☆ Streamline Assessment: Simplify the assessment process with a clear and concise framework. Invest in your SEN students’ future by nurturing their critical thinking skills. Ideal for: SENCOs, SLT, special education teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with students with special educational needs.

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All drugs have… board game suitable for KS2/3. Comes with risk cards, board, answers and questions. Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12

A great guided reading timetable originally used for Year 1 but suitable for all year groups. Allows for children to 'get on' whilst you can concentrate on the guided reading group.

Back to School FREEBIE! A PDF featuring a phone template for children to draw themselves at the start of the year and another template for them to write what they have been doing over the summer. A nice introductory template for the first day back! Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

Ignite a love of maths in your early years child with this collection of 25 fun and easy activities designed for home learning! This versatile resource is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to support their child’s early maths development in a playful and engaging way. What’s Inside: ☆ 25 Hands-On Activities: A wide variety of activities that cover key early maths skills, including counting, number recognition, shapes, measurement, and patterns. ☆ Everyday Materials: Most activities use simple household items, making it easy to incorporate maths into everyday routines. ☆ Clear Instructions: Each activity includes clear, concise instructions that are easy for both adults and children to follow. ☆ Differentiated Challenges: Activities can be adapted to suit your child’s individual needs and interests. Key Skills Covered: ☆ Counting: Forward and backward counting, counting objects, one-to-one correspondence. ☆ Number Recognition: Identifying and writing numbers 1-20. ☆ Shapes: Recognizing and naming basic shapes, exploring 2D and 3D shapes. ☆ Measurement: Comparing sizes, using non-standard units to measure length and height. ☆ Patterns: Creating and extending patterns with colors, shapes, and sounds. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Fun and Engaging: Activities are designed to be playful and enjoyable, making learning maths a positive experience. ☆ Easy to Use: Simple instructions and readily available materials make it easy to get started. ☆ Versatile: Perfect for independent play, family time, or as a supplement to classroom learning. ☆ Supports Early Development: Helps children build a strong foundation in essential maths skills. Give your child a head start in maths with this fantastic collection of home learning activities!

A board game for drug education. Great for PSHE. Full set of board, scenarios, drug name cards, questions, answers and rules.

Get your KS2 maths year off to a flying start with this engaging and FREE back-to-school lesson! Designed to set clear expectations and ignite a passion for maths in Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource is perfect for transition days or the first maths lesson of the year. What’s Included: ☆ Interactive 12-Page PowerPoint: Captivate your students with visually appealing slides that cover essential topics like presentation, neatness, growth mindset, and mastering maths skills. ☆ Quick Maths Quiz: A fun and interactive quiz to assess students’ prior knowledge and get them excited about the year ahead. ☆ Lesson Plan: Detailed guidance for the lesson with suggested questions and activities. Key Benefits: ☆ Establish a Positive Learning Environment: Set clear expectations for the year ahead, fostering a culture of excellence and growth mindset in your maths classroom. ☆ Build Confidence and Motivation: Help students develop a positive attitude towards maths by showcasing their abilities and setting achievable goals. ☆ Review Essential Skills: Refresh students’ memories on key maths concepts and prepare them for new challenges. ☆ Promote Active Learning: Encourage student participation and engagement through interactive activities and discussions. ☆ Save Valuable Prep Time: This ready-to-use resource requires minimal preparation, allowing you to focus on delivering a fantastic lesson. Empower your students to become confident mathematicians and set the stage for a successful year of learning! Ideal for: KS2 Maths, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, back to school, transition, September, expectations, classroom rules, first week back, maths lesson, maths quiz.

This two-page PDF displays all the Early Learning Goals for the new EYFS curriculum. Perfect to accompany and help with planning and observations. This can be either printed over two sides of A4 or one side of A3. FS2 Foundation Stage EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage ELGs

Kickstart your Year 5 maths curriculum with this comprehensive 5-lesson unit on place value and decimals! Designed to solidify foundational skills and challenge young learners, this resource is perfect for the back-to-school season or anytime you need to reinforce these essential concepts. What’s Included: ★ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all abilities. ★ 5 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides with clear explanations, examples, and practice problems to enhance student understanding. ★ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: A variety of differentiated worksheets to reinforce learning and assess progress. ★ Place Value Grids: Visual aids to help students grasp the concept of place value up to 1 million and beyond. Key Skills Covered: ★ Place Value: Understanding the value of each digit in numbers up to 1 million, including decimals. ★ Reading and Writing Numbers: Representing numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form. ★ Comparing and Ordering Numbers: Using place value to compare and order numbers, including decimals. ★ Counting in Powers of 10: Counting forwards and backward in steps of 10, 100, 1000, and beyond. ★ Decimals: Understanding tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, and their relationship to whole numbers. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for Year 5 maths. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Activities are designed to be fun and hands-on, promoting active learning. ★ Differentiated: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with all materials provided in a clear and organized format. ★ Perfect for Back to School: Help students refresh their knowledge and build a strong foundation for the year ahead. Empower your Year 5 students to master place value and decimals with this comprehensive and engaging maths unit! Key stage 2 y5 math mathematics mastery

A freebie maths mat that could be stuck in books for each child or laminated for tables. There is also room for them to write their target, name and class. PDF format. KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6

This table mat is created for SEN children (children with Special Educational Needs) to use to help them with all subjects. The main keywords included are common to the English language. There is also a section for you to write on any key vocabulary for the day relevant to your topic. This word bank can be laminated and re-used each day and is great tool to encourage independence. These are brilliant for any child with dyslexia or any other need and could be added to an IEP (Individual Education Plan) to help children succeed. PDF format ks1 ks2 eyfs lks2 uks2 send dyslexia

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Fully resourced and planned KS2 Honesty Lesson. Includes PowerPoint. Used for an OFSTED observation and rated Outstanding. OFSTED observation interview lesson British Values interview y3 y4 y5 y6 year 4

Do you want to teach your UKS2 students how to write playscripts based on a classic Christmas story? Do you want to help them develop their drama skills, creativity and imagination? If so, this A Christmas Carol playscripts unit is perfect for you! This unit consists of five writing lessons that cover the following objectives: ★ Identify key features of a play script. ★ Act out a playscript with the use of a director. ★ Set the scene for drama effectively. ★ Plan an effective playscript including use of stage directions. ★ Write an effective playscript including use of stage directions. Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet for the students. The lessons are designed to be interactive, creative and informative, and to meet the national curriculum objectives for writing and drama. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information. This unit also includes: ★ WAGOLL Playscripts ★ Playscript of A Christmas Carol ★ A Christmas Carol - Chapter 1 ★ Scaffolding planning sheets ★ Stage photos to describe ★ Differentiated checklists ★ Starter grammar activities This unit is ideal for UKS2 students who are interested in playscripts and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality writing and drama lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as Christmas, Victorian era or moral values. Download this A Christmas Carol playscripts unit today and treat your students to a festive and educational journey through the world of drama! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS2 Christmas Poetry Unit - 3 Lessons, PowerPoints, Resources ☆ KS2 Guided Reading - Haunted Christmas ☆ UKS2 Guided Reading - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Customer Support If you have any questions or feedback about this resource, please contact us at explore_education@outlook.com. We are always happy to hear from you and to help you make the most of our products. Special Offer: We appreciate your feedback on this resource. If you leave a review, you can get another resource of your choice for free! Just send us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to claim your offer. Tags: UKS2, playscripts, writing, drama, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, Christmas, Victorian era, moral values, upper key stage 2, key stage two, year 5, year 6, y5, y6

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com x135 Maths Mastery Challenges on x21 sticker sheets to extract deeper learning. Based on: Addition & Subtraction Place value Multiplcation & Division Measurement Geometry Fractions Statistics Please note that there is a free sample of the addition and subtraction sheet available in my shop. ks2 problem solving reasoning finishing exit tickets greater depth exceeding

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. Customer Support: If you have any issues with this resource or specific requests, feel free to contact us directly at explore_education@outlook.com for the quickest response. Special Offer: Love this resource? Leave a review, and you’ll receive a resource of your choice for FREE! Just email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review. You may also be interested in… ☆ KS2 DIG FOR VICTORY Food Technology Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons ☆ KS2 Food Unit - 8 Outstanding Lessons - Geography / Food Technology ☆ Water Themed Art Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons ☆ KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills - x6 Lessons Tags: Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, year 1, food art, food activities, topic, geography, clay, malleable, lesson plan, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, pastel, sketching, artists, artwork, shading, hatching. 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.

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!

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”!

Have a celebration of all things reading with this bumper pack of magical wizard activities! These lessons are perfect if you need some activities for a themed book day or reading day. They are also great alongside a Harry Potter class novel. These four activities each come with a lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets and accompanying resources, such as a word bank. They also come with differentiated activities (easy, mid-level and hard). This resource includes: x4 Lesson plans x4 PowerPoints Editable word mat Colours and Verbs word mat Hogwarts house worksheet House qualities word mat Spells worksheet Potion worksheet Learning objectives: Lesson 1: I can design my own Hogwarts house. Lesson 2: I can create my own magical spell. Lesson 3: I can write my own potion recipe. Lesson 4: I can write my own Honeydukes setting description. Tags: year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks2 magic wizarding world Harry broom spells Philosopher’s Potter

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. ks2 ks3 uks2 lks2 y3 y4 y5 y6 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 ks3 y7 y8 outstanding humanities ofsted interview observation supply teacher no prep