An upper KS2 set of plans based around the creation and study of newspapers focusing on the topic of Space and life aboard the International Space Station. All lessons come with links to useful pages, warm up grammar based activities and 3 way differentiation. All resources for these set of plans are also included.

A lesson on the location of gold around the world, children will need to use atlases. Includes video on the mining of gold and the 10 biggest countries for gold production. Works well with twinkl’s maps of the world (included on one slide) but can be used with own maps. Also links well with the Cornerstones curriculum and Year 5 topic of “Alchemy Island”.

An additional four lessons aimed at Upper Key Stage 2 English. Children learn to encounter a monster on their journey before returning back to their original setting. Links to Week 1 resource available also in my online shop.

The first four lessons in a 2 week unit exploring non-chronological reports that teaches children about the effects of plastic pollution on the seas. Draws upon WWF resources - 50% of profits made will be given to support the work of the WWF. Second week coming soon!

A set of 3 lessons using the Waitrose Robin Advert to create descriptive narrative. Uses ‘The Write Stuff’ approach by Jane Consadine for prompting and supporting with quality writing. Part of a 2 week set of lessons.

A set of 5 lessons using the Waitrose Robin Advert to create descriptive narrative. Uses ‘The Write Stuff’ approach by Jane Consadine for prompting and supporting with quality writing. Part of a 2 week set of lessons.

A series of Geography and History lessons linked to the Cornerstones topic of ‘Alchemy Island’ focusing on physical geography, grid references, biomes and many more!

A classroom poster that demonstrates different ways of showing resilience in the classroom.

The third week in a 3 week unit of ‘The Highwayman’ poem by Alfred Noyes. Includes all resources needed to teach this unit. Other weeks available for sale also from my shop. Ideal for an Upper Key Stage 2 class - currently being used on a Year 5 class.

The second week in a 3 week unit of ‘The Highwayman’ poem by Alfred Noyes. Includes all resources needed to teach this unit. Other weeks available for sale also from my shop. Ideal for an Upper Key Stage 2 class - currently being used on a Year 5 class.

The first week in a 3 week unit of ‘The Highwayman’ poem by Alfred Noyes. Includes all resources needed to teach this unit. Other weeks available for sale also from my shop. Ideal for an Upper Key Stage 2 class - currently being used on a Year 5 class.

A standalone lesson that can be used to build independence. Used as part of my school’s ‘Value of the Month’ system, it allows children to think about what independence means and how to set realistic goals as well as accountability for working towards them. BONUS - Comes with Assembly PowerPoint that can be used as a whole school introduction into independence.

A standalone lesson about encouraging pupils to have aspirations and build growth mindsets. Currently being used with my school’s scheme of ‘Value of the Month’, this lesson talks through ways to motivate and encourage ourselves. Includes the story ‘The Boy and the Star’ by Oliver Jeffers BONUS - Comes with whole school assembly to introduce the concept of aspiration and what this means.

A series of 8 lessons spread out over 2 weeks looking at performance poetry. References the Beyond Booked Up - Books Trust Performance Poetry lessons which can be found online. Ideal for Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 or 6)

A standalone lesson about encouraging pupils to build perseverance and build growth mindsets. Currently being used with my school’s scheme of ‘Value of the Month’, this lesson talks through ways of overcoming a fixed mindset and discusses ‘The Learning Pit’. BONUS - Comes with whole school assembly to introduce the concept of aspiration and what this means.

A standalone lesson about encouraging pupils to be proud of themselves, others and to take pride in their work. Currently being used with my school’s scheme of ‘Value of the Month’, this lesson talks through ways of showing we are proud and supporting others. BONUS - Comes with whole school assembly to introduce the concept of aspiration and what this means.

A set of three lessons with resources that outlines: Lesson 1: To know different categories of drugs including medicines Lesson 2: To understand the role of medicines in promoting, improving and sustaining health Lesson 3: To develop an understanding of alcohol and its effects Ideal to use with Year 5 or Year 6, each lesson includes opportunities to discuss and reflect as well as completing independant tasks to consolidate knowledge. Also includes interactive elements for your lessons with online videos to aid teaching.