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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This fantastic phonics assessment system has been created by experienced KS1 specialists to make baseline and following assessments simple and easy to communicate with other staff.
This assessment starts at Phase 2 and tests through to Phase 6. Teachers just need to point at each sound and word and get children to read each one. If a child gets it right, it can be checked off.
Previously, I have created one of these booklets for each child and placed in a folder for TAs to ‘pick up and go’ as interventions or early morning work.
This allows teachers to immediately show progression for pupil progress interviews and can then be passed on to the next teacher to see what gaps children have.
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Unlock the creative potential of your KS2 students with our comprehensive collection of 28 Writing Frames. These versatile resources are carefully designed to support children in planning and organizing their written work, spanning both fiction and non-fiction genres. Whether it’s developing captivating adventure and mystery stories, crafting spine-chilling tales, or honing dialogue skills, our Writing Frames offer a wealth of opportunities for young writers to express their ideas.
Our extensive range of Writing Frames includes a diverse selection of genres to ignite imagination and cultivate essential writing techniques. With dedicated templates for adventure and mystery stories (opening and main), scary stories, dialogue, dilemma narratives, familiar settings, flashback stories, historical stories, and two templates for imaginary worlds, your students will find inspiration at every turn.
Additionally, our Writing Frames provide structured support for retelling legends, crafting playscripts, composing quest myths (opening and main), maintaining reading journals, exploring stories from other cultures, crafting explanation texts, writing formal and informal letters, generating persuasive arguments, creating point of view charts, developing newspaper reports, constructing informative posters, and producing engaging recounts and reports.
Designed to cater to the varied interests and learning styles of KS2 children, these Writing Frames foster creativity, critical thinking, and language skills development. Encourage your students to explore different genres, experiment with storytelling techniques, and express their ideas with confidence. Elevate their writing prowess with our comprehensive set of 28 Writing Frames for KS2, opening doors to endless possibilities in written expression.
Includes:
Adventure and mystery (opening and main)
Scary stories
Dialogue
Dilemma story
Familiar settings
Flashback stories
Historical story
Imaginary worlds (x2)
Legend retell
Legend story
Playscript
Quest myth (opening and main)
Reading journal
Stories from other cultures
Explanation text
Formal letter
Historical story
Informal letter
Instructions
Interview
Newspaper report
Persuasive argument
Point of view chart
Poster
Recount
Report
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Enhance your KS1 art curriculum with this engaging African Art Unit consisting of 5 outstanding lessons, suitable for KS1 and lower KS2. These lessons foster creativity, tidy skills, and various art techniques.
What’s included:
★ Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session.
★ Examples of display pictures for inspiration.
Key Objectives:
★ Explore different lines and pencil pressures while setting a standard for high-quality work in sketchbooks.
★ Recap the importance of an organised workspace and resource care.
★ Develop skills in powder paint mixing and painting.
★ Create captivating collages using a variety of materials, focusing on texture and pattern.
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Elevate your art lessons with this comprehensive African Art Unit for KS1 and lower KS2.
Transform your classroom into a hub of creativity with our comprehensive Design and Technology lessons focused on crafting captivating pop-up storybooks. This D&T resource encompasses everything you need, from detailed lesson plans to engaging PowerPoints and resource sheets.
Lesson Objectives:
Investigate and evaluate how lever and linkage mechanisms function in products, using technical vocabulary to understand their role in pop-up storybooks.
Practice creating pop-up mechanisms and plan the use of materials and processes effectively.
Practice creating lever and linkage systems and plan the use of materials and processes effectively.
Write a draft of a story using an outline plan and storybook criteria, using simple graphical communication techniques.
Measure, mark out cut out and shape a range of materials using appropriate tools and techniques.
Join and combine components accurately.
To assess my finished book against the original design criteria and reflect on the design and making process.
Files included:
★ x6 PowerPoints for each lesson
★ x6 Lesson plans
★ Pop-Up Books Questionnaire
★ x3 Outline plans (differentiated)
★ x6 Table guides
★ Slider mechanism templates
★ Box fold object
★ Prepared text for lower ability pupils
★ Story planning sheet
★ Story prompts
★ Evaluation sheet
★ Storyboard
★ Example pictures
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Immerse your students in the Bronze Age with this set of three engaging and in-depth lessons, designed to explore the history, culture, and significance of this fascinating period.
Lesson 1: “Unveiling the Bronze Age”
Students will begin by discovering how the Bronze Age got its name and where it fits in the timeline of history. They’ll learn about the discovery of bronze and its transformative impact on society. With a combination of discussion, an information text, and creative tasks, this lesson solidifies students’ understanding of this pivotal era.
Lesson 2: “Life in the Bronze Age”
Take students on a journey into the daily lives of people during the Bronze Age. They’ll explore customs and artefacts through a captivating video about Marghwen’s cist discovery and an artistic task featuring the famous Amesbury Archer. The Archer’s Companion resource will help students connect with history in a personal and meaningful way, encouraging thoughtful responses.
Lesson 3: “Evidence from the Past”
In the final lesson, students will investigate the different types of evidence left behind from the Bronze Age. Through hands-on activities, they’ll categorise historical materials and distinguish between artefacts from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. The lesson wraps up with a PowerPoint on Bronze Age jewellery and a fact file project, deepening their understanding of this remarkable period.
Each lesson provides clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and interactive plenaries, supported by well-crafted resources including PowerPoints, videos, question sheets, and images of artefacts. These lessons are perfect for developing students’ critical thinking, creativity, and historical inquiry.
Bring the Bronze Age to life in your classroom with this comprehensive resource, ideal for Years 3 to 6. Perfect for Ofsted observations or interviews, these lessons are designed to captivate and inspire young historians.
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Are you teaching year 5 or 6 children (UKS2) about obtuse, acute, and right angles and how to use protractors to measure angles in math? This outstanding interview lesson plan is perfect for you!
This outstanding interview lesson teaches year 5 and year 6 children about obtuse, acute and right angles and using protractors to measure angles in maths is designed to showcase your mastery of subject knowledge and effective teaching techniques, impressing any Ofsted inspector.
Using the principles of mastery learning and reasoning, this lesson is differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. The learning objective is to accurately use a protractor, with success criteria that include lining up the bottom of the protractor with one of the lines, making sure the corner (vertex) of the angle is in the middle of the protractor, and looking at where the 0 is on the line to use the correct set of numbers.
The starter activity invites the children to look at the success criteria and complete a cold task on the screen, while the main activity provides teacher input on what angles are, as well as a discussion of real-life examples and different types of angles, such as right angles, obtuse angles, and acute angles. Children also have the opportunity to play “Simon Says” to identify whole turns, half turns, and 90-degree turns, shouting out the degrees of each angle as they do it.
To engage higher ability children, they can complete the Hot Task (input) silently and independently while the rest of the class receives input. Differentiated activities include using angle eaters to measure and identify different types of angles, estimating and measuring angles on worksheets, and exploring the patterns and relationships between angles in different shapes.
In the plenary, students will review the success criteria and reflect on their learning, sharing which part of the lesson was the easiest or hardest. The resources for this lesson include a PowerPoint, protractors, angle eaters, cold task, show it tasks, table display, and challenge tasks.
Overall, this lesson is a strong example of how to teach a complex mathematical concept while promoting mastery and reasoning skills, making it an excellent choice for showcasing your teaching abilities during an interview or impressing an Ofsted inspector or SLT observer.
Ideal for a 30 minute-1 hour lesson.
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Spark curiosity and understanding about Buddhism with this comprehensive and ready-to-teach unit! Designed for Key Stage 2 (easily adaptable for KS1), these seven lessons cover the core beliefs and practices of Buddhism, providing a rich and meaningful learning experience for your students.
What’s Included:
★ 7 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation ideas.
★ 7 Interactive PowerPoints: Visually appealing presentations to introduce key concepts, spark discussions, and enhance understanding.
★ 12 Creative Worksheets: Hands-on activities to reinforce learning and encourage student engagement, including storyboards, prayer flags, and more.
★ Complete Examples: Provide clear models for each activity, supporting both teachers and students.
Lesson Overview:
★ The Story of the Buddha: Explore the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his journey to enlightenment.
★ Buddhist Worship: Discover how and where Buddhists worship, including temples and home shrines.
★ The Tripitaka: Learn about the sacred texts of Buddhism and their significance.
★ The Four Noble Truths: Understand the core Buddhist teachings on suffering and the path to liberation.
★ The Five Moral Precepts: Explore the ethical guidelines that guide Buddhists’ actions and behavior.
★ The Noble Eightfold Path: Discover the path to enlightenment through right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
★ Buddhist Celebrations: Learn about Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival, and its significance.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering key aspects of Buddhism.
★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to cater to different learning styles.
★ Differentiated: Provides options for different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time.
★ Teacher-Created: Developed by experienced educators with a passion for religious education.
Inspire a lifelong interest in world religions and cultural understanding with this enriching Buddhism unit!
Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Buddhism, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.
This Key Stage 2 lesson on identifying and comparing different types of skeletons in animals is a comprehensive resource that includes a lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation and 5 activity sheets. The lesson is designed to help students understand the different types of skeletons in animals, including endoskeletons, exoskeletons, and hydrostatic skeletons.
The lesson starts with a discussion on whether all animals have a skeleton, followed by a recap on endoskeletons. The lesson then moves on to animals that have a skeleton on the outside, which are called exoskeletons. Students will watch a video to learn more about exoskeletons and discuss the features of these animals.
Next, students will explore invertebrates in more detail by watching another video and looking at information cards about different types of invertebrates. They will learn how to use a classification key to identify different types of invertebrates.
In the first activity, students will sort images of animals according to their characteristics. In the second activity, they will use the information cards to list the key features of different invertebrates. In the third activity, they will follow the instructions on the classification key and solve it. For the challenge, students will create their own classification key.
Finally, the lesson will end with a fun game called ‘What am I?’.
Here are the highlights of this resource:
★ Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for a smooth teaching experience.
★ PowerPoint: An attractive visual aid to reinforce concepts and spark curiosity.
★ Activity 1: Sorting animal cards and titles to sort
★ Activity 2: Features of animals worksheet and information cards
★ Activity 3: Classification key worksheet and instructions
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11 posters for Elements of Art:
Colour
Form
Line
Lines in space
Pattern
Textiles
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Tone creating tissue paper
What lines can do
Tonal Effects
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Kick off your KS2 geography with a bang with this Fairtrade unit. There are five lessons and bonus resources to fill your half term with exciting and thought-provoking lessons.
This has previously been tested with Year 4 and Year 5 in a real school, however it is suitable and easily adaptable across Key Stage 2.
Each lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan with a starter, main input, main activity and plenary. There is also a PowerPoint with updated links and interesting questions to ask your class.
Lesson 1: L.O.: to understand what fair trade is and know where Fairtrade food comes from.
Success Criteria:
I can discuss what Fairtrade is.
I can explain why someone should buy Fairtrade products.
Lesson 2 L.O.: To be able to make a poster to persuade people to buy fair trade produce.
Success Criteria:
Know why fair trade products are 'a good buy’ and how they help some of the poorest people in the world.
Use persuasive language to encourage people to buy fair trade products
Lesson 3 L.O.: To know about some of the countries that make fairtrade goods and share information with others through drama
Success Criteria:
Know where my country is on a world map
Know about the people who live there, including their religion and languages
Know about the climate in my country
Be able to talk about fair trade projects in my country
Lesson 4 L.O.: To know about energy saving and how we can protect the planet through an effective speech.
Success Criteria:
I know where some of the energy used in my home comes from
I understand how energy is wasted at home and at school
I can say why we need to save energy
Lesson 5 L.O.: To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the unfair distribution of water
Success Criteria:
Listen to others- don’t interrupt
If you want to talk, hold out your hand
Respond to what others have said
Try to join in
This unit includes:
✸ x5 Lesson plans
✸ x5 PowerPoints
✸ World map
✸ Fairtrade Packaging
✸ Story of a banana
✸ Cacao Tree Information Sheet
✸ Photos of Fairtrade workers
✸ Diary writing worksheet
✸ Poetry writing worksheet
✸ The journey of a raisin worksheet
✸ Discussion sentence starters
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This Moses RE unit is perfect to use across a half term and is a great way to delve into the stories of Christianity and understand the Bible.
Children will learn all about the life of Moses and three stories from the Bible that feature Moses.
These five lessons are perfect to be used during a half term, with some flexibility for additional lessons or other school activities. They are fully resourced and planned, with detailed lesson plans provided.
Created by an experienced Religious Education subject lead, these lessons have been used in a real classroom with real students across KS2.
Included is:
5 PowerPoints
Early life of Moses worksheet
Early life of Moses completed worksheet
Moses and the parting of the Red Sea book insert
Moses and the Ten Plagues storyboard
5 lesson plans
Lessons:
Early life of Moses
Moses and the ten plagues
Moses and the parting of the Red Sea
Moses and the Ten Commandments
My promise to the Earth
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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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Teach your students about the fascinating life and legacy of John Blanke, one of the few known Black Tudors in history. This lesson is based on the two images of John Blanke in the Westminster Tournament Roll of 1511, which are the only surviving portraits of a Black Tudor.
In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the Tudor period and its famous monarchs by looking at a timeline
★ Read a story about John Blanke, who was a trumpeter at the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII
★ Fill in a mindmap template to summarize what they have learned about John Blanke and his role in Tudor society
★ Compare their mindmaps with an exemplar mindmap to check their understanding
This lesson includes everything you need to deliver an outstanding history lesson for KS2 and KS3, such as:
★ A detailed lesson plan with objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria
★A PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and information
★ A story of John Blanke that brings his biography to life
★ A mindmap template and an exemplar mindmap to support learning and revision
This lesson is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to introduce their children to a diverse and inclusive perspective of Tudor history. It will help your students develop their historical skills and knowledge, as well as their curiosity and critical thinking.
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Need a lesson all about tornadoes? This practical lesson is an outstanding way to teach children about how tornadoes are formed using easy to source materials.
This lesson comes with a detailed lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheets, word bank, extension task and plenary.
Files included:
✸ Lesson plan
✸ PowerPoint
✸ Pictures of tornado in a cup
✸ Extension task
✸ Word bank
L.O. To become familiar with what a tornado is and how it is formed.
Success Criteria:
I can create a tornado in a glass using lemonade and salt.
I can use the practical task to explain how a tornado is formed and how it works.
I can create quiz style questions for the class based on tornadoes and using books from the reading corner.
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This comprehensive 40-session term unit is designed for mixed Year 3 and Year 4 classes, providing a complete framework for developing reading comprehension skills. Covering key strategies such as clarifying, prediction, questioning, and summarising, this unit offers detailed planning, text extracts, and a wide range of additional resources, including toolkits and worksheets.
The unit features diverse reading tasks:
Character descriptions
Diary entries
Setting descriptions
Balanced arguments
Letters (2-week focus)
Persuasive texts
Newspaper reports
Ideal for LKS2 (Lower Key Stage 2), this resource supports outstanding literacy teaching, helping students engage with various text types and improve their comprehension skills. Perfect for use in classrooms aiming for Ofsted excellence.
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Ignite a passion for science and the natural world in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of five ready-to-teach lessons! Designed for Years 3-6, these lessons delve into the fascinating topics of habitats, food chains, animal adaptations, and classification, providing a well-rounded learning experience that meets national curriculum standards.
Lesson 1: Amazing Animal Adaptations for Extreme Environments
★ Uncover the incredible ways animals have adapted to thrive in harsh habitats like the Arctic and desert.
★ Explore physical and behavioral adaptations, from thick fur to camouflage.
★ Conduct research, create fact files, and present findings to the class.
Lesson 2: Unearth the Secrets of Woodland & Garden Microhabitats
★ Venture outdoors to investigate the diverse microhabitats found in gardens and woodlands.
★ Discover the unique creatures that call these microhabitats home.
★ Learn how different animals depend on their environments for survival.
Lesson 3: Crack the Code with Classification Keys
★ Introduce students to the concept of classification and its importance in science.
★ Learn how to use and create branching keys to identify and organize living things.
★ Develop observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.
Lesson 4: KS2 Food Chains: Outstanding Science Lesson on Woodland Ecosystems
★ Explore the interconnectedness of living things through food chains in woodland habitats.
★ Identify producers, consumers, and predators, understanding the flow of energy.
★ Create food chains using interactive cards and analyze predator-prey relationships.
Lesson 5: Hedgehogs - Habitats, Diet & Conservation
★ Delve into the secret lives of hedgehogs, their habitats, and seasonal diets.
★ Learn about hibernation and the challenges hedgehogs face in the modern world.
★ Design creative posters to raise awareness and promote hedgehog conservation.
Why Choose This Bundle?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers key KS2 science topics on living things, habitats, and interactions within ecosystems.
★ Engaging and Hands-On: Includes a variety of activities, from outdoor exploration to interactive presentations and creative projects.
★ Differentiated Instruction: Caters to all abilities and learning styles, ensuring every student is challenged and supported.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for science and the natural world.
★ Ready-to-Use: Includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and additional resources for a seamless teaching experience.
Inspire a love of science and the environment in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of lessons!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, animal adaptations, habitats, food chains, ecosystems, classification, living things, science investigation, outdoor learning.
This newly redesigned unit has all that you need to teach your class reading skills through the ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ poem by Clement Clarke Moore! Great for KS2, this unit contains planning, PowerPoints and resources to make your Autumn 2 term run smoothly.
This unit contains:
★ 6 Lesson plans (with LO, success criteria, input, activity, plenary, key questions and resource list)
★ Accompanying PowerPoint
★ Thought bubble
★ Poem
★ Modern version of the poem
Children will learn about vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval and summarising skills.
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A double-sided, editable chart with clear targets for each lesson. Great for those with SEN as it really breaks down the expectations into achievable and directly rewardable steps throughout the day. Also has homework and spelling book targets. Chart can be laminated and then smiley faces can be added to the circles and changed to mid/sad faces if targets not achieved.
This perseverance assembly is a fantastic way to inspire children to think about their challenges in life 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 16-slide PowerPoint.
This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested.
Key features:
★ Thinking about challenges
★ A story about a persevering ant - Andy the Ant
★ Sharing challenges
★ Making a perseverance pledge
★ Singing with music link
★ Reflection time
★ Prayer
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This art unit is a brilliant way to introduce children to the essential drawing skills of mark making, sketching and key art terms.
Children will complete a range of sketching activities using a range of different drawing tools, which will give the basis for fantastic art skills throughout the year.
Children will also build their understanding of key vocabulary, such as pressure, cross-hatching, texture, monochrome, contrast, density, stippling and more.
These lessons can be used in Year 1, Year 2 or a mixed Year One and Year Two class.
You will receive:
✸ x6 Lesson plans
✸ x6 PowerPoints
✸ Starter task for lesson 2
✸ Animal pictures to sketch
✸ Starter task for lesson 3
✸ Plenary task for lesson 5
Lesson 1 LO: To be able to make marks using a variety of tools.
Success Criteria: I can hold a pencil correctly. I can make a range of marks. I can name the tools used.
Lesson 2 LO: To be able to organise and arrange marks according to techniques used.
Success Criteria: I can make a wide range of marks on a variety of surfaces by exploring the materials provided. I can talk about marks made and make a similar mark if asked to. I can share ideas and word with others.
Lesson 3 LO: To be able to apply my knowledge of mark making.
Success Criteria: I can apply my knowledge of mark making. I can recognise that certain materials produce specific effects. I can identify marks and talk about them using vocabulary I have learnt.
Lesson 4 LO: To be able to create a variety of effects using mark making and surfaces.
Success Criteria: I can explore a range of mark making techniques using a variety of materials. I can hold drawing tools correctly. I can use appropriate vocabulary to describe materials and mark making. I can identify the materials I have used.
Lesson 5 LO: To be able to use music and movement to inspire mark making.
Success Criteria: I can select tools and materials to make specific choices about marks. I can identify where marks change in response to a change in music
Lesson 6 LO: To understand how to show texture and movement by using different marks.
Success Criteria: I can apply knowledge of mark making to identify specific marks and materials that would be appropriate for a task. I can demonstrate a greater understanding of a range of drawing materials. I understand that drawing is a response to a thought or an idea created by a point of inspiration.
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