A meticulously crafted set of Design and Technology lessons spanning the medium term, tightly aligned with the Year 2 National Curriculum guidelines, has been innovatively developed. This series of DT lessons showcases a seamless integration with the captivating theme of Pirates, presenting an engaging and cohesive experience for both Year 2 and Key Stage 1 students. Contained within this resource are a variety of essential components, encompassing: Medium Term Plan: This detailed plan outlines the carefully structured sequence of lessons, encompassing a medium-term timeframe. The plan thoughtfully aligns each lesson with the specific expectations of the National Curriculum for Year 2 students, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of essential learning objectives. PowerPoints: Enhancing the learning journey, a set of interactive PowerPoints has been meticulously designed. These visually engaging presentations provide a clear framework for each lesson, integrating pertinent information, stimulating visuals, and engaging multimedia elements that bring the Pirate theme to life. Worksheets: A collection of purposefully designed worksheets complements the DT lessons, providing students with opportunities to apply their newfound knowledge and skills. These worksheets serve as valuable tools for reinforcing concepts introduced during the lessons, fostering active participation and understanding. The underlying theme of Pirates serves as an exciting and relatable backdrop throughout this medium-term curriculum. This thematic integration not only captures the imagination of Year 2 students but also facilitates cross-curricular connections, allowing for a deeper exploration of concepts across different subjects. Incorporating a comprehensive array of resources, this medium-term Design and Technology curriculum ensures a cohesive learning experience for Year 2 students, as they embark on a journey that blends creativity, hands-on learning, and curriculum-aligned content. The carefully aligned components of the resource work harmoniously to empower educators in delivering an engaging, comprehensive, and well-structured series of lessons that resonate with young learners.

PowerPoint used to explore counties in England. Used to teach children in Year 3 inline with National Curriculum expecatations.

Worksheet that looks at the features of an Anglo-Saxon home with questions that encourage inquiry based learning. Linked to National Curriculum guidelines for LKS2. Worksheet can be adapted and used in other year groups. Includes accompanying PowerPoint that can be used alongside worksheet as part of lesson.

Worksheet that identifies the features of an Anglo-Saxon home. Questions used to develop enquiry based learning. Used in Year 4 previously. However, could be adapted for any year group in Key Stage 2.

Resource created to be used alongside Julia Donaldson’s story The Gruffalo. This resource will allow children in EYFS or Reception the perfect opportunity to develop mark making and pencil grip skills. Perfect for early writing and tracing.

Resource created to help children in EYFS / Reception listen for initial sounds. Children are encouraged to listen and have a go at writing the names of the characters in Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo.

A cross-curricular resource created to be used whilst visiting the Sea Life Centre. Made for LKS2 children, however the resource could be easily adapted to accommodate either KS1 or KS2 learners. Perfect resource for an educational visit. Resource can also be used for paired or partner work too. Sc4/2.1b explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment.

WAGOLL persuasive text to be used when teaching The Lorax. Can you persuade people to visit the Lorax’s valley? WAGOLL perfect to be used for Talk for Writing or as a model text that children can annotate when discussing key features of a persuasive text. Used to teach children in Year 4 following National Curriculum Guidelines.

This resource was created for mastery in Maths in Year 4 and could also be used alternatively in Year 5. The PowerPoint expands on children’s understanding of fractions and finidng fractions of a given quantity. The resource also allows children to refine understanding of times tables facts as well as use of the four calculations. When using the PowerPoint, children are encouraged to participate alongside the teacher and work with colloboratively with a partner (if needed). The resource also provides teachers with an opportunity to assess understanding of the lesson using AfL. The resource coincides with the Year 4 White Rose curriculum where children are encouraged to develop and refine understanding of fractions over the Spring term. I very clear and visual guide for all learners that engages and supports children’s understanding of fractions.

A PowerPoint created for use in a Year 4 classroom to teach direction writing to a Year 4 class using the shared text How to Train Your Dragon. PowerPoint can be adapted for personal use and builds on children’s understand of prepositions when writing directions.

A PowerPoint created for Year 4 children to reflect on the baptism of Jesus. The PowerPoint can be used to discuss Jesus’ baptism using relgious art as a reference. PowerPoint designed to draw out responses from children to show understaning of key baptismal features and symbols. Perfect resource to use within a Catholic school.

This resource has been created to help children understanding the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. The resource provides children with opportunities to engage with scripture, give personal opinions and reflect on their own faith. Perfect to use in a Catholic school to develop deeper understanding. Resource has been designed and created to be used in a Year 4 classroom.

This resource has been created to develop children’s understanding of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The worksheet has been designed to develop children’s deeper understanding of the gifts and has been used to scaffold and teach children in a Year 4 Catholic school. The resource has been created to allow justifications and links between scripture and children’s developing faith.

Worksheets to support children’s ability to multiply by 10 with place value boxes to demonstrate multiplying by 10 and how numbers shift.