Do you want to teach your Key Stage 2 class the importance of the skeleton? Look no further than this lesson that covers the learning objective: I can explain why a skeleton is important to us. This lesson includes a starter activity, a main input, two practical activities, and a plenary. The children will learn about the structure and function of the skeleton, the names of some of the bones, and how the skeleton supports and protects us. Create their own paper skeleton, label the bones, and discuss some questions. The lesson ends with a catchy skeleton song. The PowerPoint presentation is fully editable and comes with a worksheet, an outline sheet, and a word bank. It also includes differentiation, challenge, and assessment opportunities. It is suitable for 7-11 year old children and can be adapted to suit your needs. Included in this product: ☆ Lesson plan (with differentiation) ☆ PowerPoint ☆ Build Your Own Skeleton Worksheet ☆ Bone Name Labels ☆ Body outline sheet ☆ X-Ray Challenge sheets This lesson is perfect for teaching science, biology, or health topics in a fun and interactive way. It will spark the children’s curiosity and interest in the human body and its amazing features. It will also develop their scientific skills of observation, classification, and reasoning. Download this lesson today and get ready to teach your class about the skeleton! Tags: human skeleton, bones, science, biology, health, year 3, year 4, PowerPoint, lesson, worksheet, activity, song, fun, engaging, interactive, learning objective, differentiation, challenge, assessment, outstanding

Good News! is a 4 lesson RE unit that teaches children about what good news is and what parables are in the Bible to spread good news. Perfect to use with Understanding Christianity (the Gospel unit in KS1), this set of lessons are a great starting point to help children understand how Christians live their lives based on the Christian Values that are explained in the Bible. Learning Objectives: To define and identify good news, and create collages representing their own good news stories. To generate ideas about what Jesus might say that was good news and create newspaper headlines based on their ideas. To identify and discuss a good news story from the Bible and explain why parables were used by Jesus as a teaching method. To explain how the story Jesus told teaches people to live as Christians, connecting it to Christian values. Files included: ✝ 4 Lesson plans ✝ 4 PowerPoints ✝ 3 Examples of good news ✝ Newspaper headlines worksheet ✝ The Good Samaritan story ✝ The Prodigal Son story ✝ Houses worksheet ✝ The Parable of the Two House Builders Tags: RE, relgious education, understanding christianity, gospel, key stage one, key stage 1, ks1, good news, newspaper, parables, bible stories, christian beliefs, christianity

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. history, british history, the tudors, key stage 2, key stage 3

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!

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

Immerse your students in the exciting world of exploration with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. This plan is designed to provide a range of engaging and educational activities across various areas, including Reading, Malleable Area, Construction Area, Technology Area, Mark making and Writing Area, Sand Area, Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area. Week by week, your students will embark on thrilling adventures as they learn about famous explorers, Arctic animals, rainforest exploration, exploring the ocean, and even venturing into space. Our plan includes carefully curated resources, books, playdough, small world materials, interactive apps, games, writing prompts, sensory exploration, and more. With the Reading Area, your students can dive into captivating books about explorers and learn about their remarkable journeys. In the Malleable Area, they can sculpt famous landmarks using playdough, fostering their creativity and fine motor skills. The Construction Area allows them to build their own explorer forts using blocks and materials. In the Technology Area, they can explore different parts of the world through interactive map apps like “Google Earth” or “National Geographic Kids World Atlas.” The Mark making and Writing Area encourages students to create their own explorer diaries or journals, while the Sand Area hides small treasures for them to discover, enhancing their sensory experience. Our plan also includes activities for the Mud Kitchen, Water Area, Small World Area, Wheeled Toys Area, Art Area, and Music Area, providing diverse opportunities for learning and exploration. Engage your students’ imaginations, foster their curiosity, and develop their skills with our comprehensive Explorers’ Continuous Provision Plan. It’s the perfect resource to make learning about explorers a thrilling and educational experience. Explore the world with your students today! Other explorers themed EYFS units: EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources EYFS Wider Curriculum Unit: Explorers - 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans & Resources EYFS Literacy Unit - Explorers: 6 Weeks of Lesson Plans and Resources

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Want a simple way to kick off the first week back after Christmas? Start your Spring term the right way with these four English lessons that guide children through the basics of writing a diary entry and using coordinating conjunctions to extend their sentences. They will retell their Christmas Day through diary writing. These lessons have also been adapted so that they can be used with children who do not celebrate Christmas - they can recount another day of the holidays. This unit includes PowerPoints, differentiated resources and detailed lesson plans to make your first week back as easy as possible. Lesson 1: Using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) Lesson 2: Features of a diary entry Lesson 3: Planning a diary entry (through verbal drama activities and planning sheets) Lesson 4: Writing a short diary entry Resources included: 4 lesson plans 4 PowerPoints Starter task - full stops Lower ability task - using and, but and so Lower ability task - answers Middle ability task - joining main clauses with for, and, but, or, yet and so Higher ability task - joining simple sentences with for, and, now, but, or, yet and so Diary features 3 diary plans (LA, MA, HA) LA Writing template Starter task - co-ordinating conjunctions Instructions story fact file non chronological report Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 English reading writing lks2 uks2 ks2

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of great explorers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Great Explorers Homework Pack is perfect for you! This pack contains a choice board of 51 tasks that span across various subjects and skills. Your students can choose which tasks they want to complete and how many they want to do each week. The tasks are designed to be creative, challenging, and relevant to the theme of great explorers. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Look at pictures and facts about a famous explorer. Draw a picture of them and share one interesting thing you learned. ★ Write about all the different places you have been and tell us about your favourite and why. ★ Pretend you’re buying explorer gear. Draw pictures of the things you’d need and write the numbers to show their cost. ★ Imagine you have discovered a new island. What new animals/plants are there on your imaginary island? ★ Look at pictures of old explorers. Draw and write about what they wore and the things they used. ★ Imagine you have discovered a new island, can you draw a map of your island? This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework choice board and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students. This Great Explorers Homework Homework Pack is a great way to extend your students’ learning beyond the classroom and to make homework more enjoyable and meaningful. Download it today and let your students explore the wonderful world of great explorers!

This 19 slide PowerPoint explains what Lent is and what it means to Christians. Children will talk about preparing for an event and describes the journey of Jesus through the desert. It also talks about resisting temptation and gives examples of what people give up for Lent. Children will then have reflection time to think about what they could do for Lent to help others. There is also a prayer and notes at the bottom of the slide for a song recommendation and any props that are needed. ks1 ks2 key stage 1 key stage 2 primary easter spring presentation

Discover the enchanting world of mythical creatures through this engaging and comprehensive art unit. Our Mythical Creatures Art Unit consists of five outstanding lessons that will inspire creativity, enhance artistic skills, and encourage critical thinking. Designed for students to explore their imagination, this unit focuses on designing, sketching, modelling, and painting mythical creatures. In Lesson 1, students will embark on a captivating journey by designing their own mythical creature. They will unleash their creativity and utilize their artistic skills to bring their unique creature to life. Through peer feedback and improvement, students will provide constructive criticism and make improvements to their partner’s mythical creature drawing. Finally, they will create a final sketch of their own mythical creature, incorporating improvements and adding vibrant colours using pencil crayons. In Lesson 2, students will delve into the technical aspects of design by transforming their sketches into blueprint designs. They will learn to use bold lines and avoid shading to create accurate and proportionate blueprint designs of their mythical creatures. This lesson will challenge their attention to detail and precision in technical drawing. Lesson 3 introduces the tactile experience of working with clay to bring the mythical creatures to life. Students will shape basic forms using clay and explore different techniques to create their desired shapes. They will learn how to join clay pieces securely, ensuring the durability of their clay models. The lesson also emphasizes the application of descriptive language as students brainstorm and share adjectives that describe their creature’s appearance, behavior, and other characteristics. In Lesson 4, students will add vibrant colors and intricate patterns to their clay models. They will discuss and select appropriate colors and patterns, considering the characteristics of their mythical creatures. Applying the first layer of paint with precision and attention to details, students will bring their models to life. The lesson encourages creativity and critical thinking in color selection and pattern design. Finally, in Lesson 5, students will finalize their clay models by adding details, layering patterns, and covering any grey patches. They will evaluate their project by completing an evaluation sheet, answering thoughtful and honest questions. This self-reflection activity encourages students to assess their own work and provides an opportunity for growth and improvement. This Mythical Creatures Art Unit is a comprehensive and engaging resource that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skills. It is suitable for art classes, homeschooling, or any learning environment that aims to inspire imagination and artistic expression. Grab this resource now and embark on an exciting journey into the realm of mythical creatures! ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 sculpture sculpting outstanding unit scheme

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about chocolate and its origins, production, history and impact? Do you want to inspire them to write creatively, think critically and design their own perfect town? If so, this chocolate unit is perfect for you! This unit consists of five outstanding geography lessons that cover the following topics: ★ Where chocolate comes from and how Fairtrade helps the farmers who grow it ★ How chocolate is made from bean to bar and the steps involved ★ How to write a diary entry as a cacao bean and use personification and descriptive language ★ How to sequence historic events using a timeline and learn about the history of chocolate ★ How to design and describe a perfect town based on preferences and values and use persuasive techniques 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 geography, literacy and art. The lessons also include links to videos, images and websites that enhance the learning experience and provide additional information. This chocolate unit is ideal for Key Stage 2 students who love chocolate and want to learn more about it. It is also suitable for teachers who want to save time and effort in planning and delivering high-quality geography lessons. The unit can be used as a standalone topic or as part of a wider theme, such as fair trade, sustainability or global issues. Download this chocolate unit today and treat your students to a delicious and educational journey through the world of chocolate! You may also be interested in… ☆ KS2 Fairtrade Unit - 5 Outstanding Lessons ☆ KS2 Food Unit - 8 Outstanding Lessons - Geography / Food Technology ☆ FOOD Art Unit - 3 Outstanding Lessons 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. SEO tags: KS2, key stage 2, chocolate, geography, Fairtrade, history, writing, personification, timeline, town, design, persuasive, lks2, uks2, year 3, year 4, y3 y4 y5 y6, year 5 year 6

Ignite your young learners’ curiosity and embark on an exciting mathematical journey with our comprehensive EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers. Designed specifically for early years foundation stage (EYFS) students, this engaging unit is aligned with the EYFS framework, ensuring a seamless integration into your curriculum. With six weeks of meticulously crafted lesson plans and accompanying resources, this unit takes children on a captivating exploration of the world, covering a range of fascinating topics. Each week presents a unique theme, stimulating their imagination and fostering their mathematical skills in an immersive and playful way. Week 1: Introduction to Explorers Introduce your little explorers to the wonders of the world as they discover the concept of exploration itself. Through interactive activities and engaging numeracy exercises, they will develop their counting, sorting, and shape recognition abilities. Week 2: Famous Explorers Inspire your students by delving into the lives of renowned explorers. From Christopher Columbus to Amelia Earhart, children will engage in mathematical challenges related to mapping, navigation, and measurement, honing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Week 3: Arctic Animals Take a chilly plunge into the Arctic as children explore the icy landscapes and the fascinating creatures that inhabit them. Through mathematical investigations involving temperature, size comparisons, and pattern recognition, students will expand their understanding of numerical concepts. Week 4: Rainforest Explorers Venture into the lush rainforests and uncover the mysteries within. Students will explore mathematical concepts such as symmetry, estimation, and data handling while encountering the diverse flora and fauna of this captivating ecosystem. Week 5: Exploring the Ocean Dive deep into the ocean’s depths as children encounter marine life and discover the wonders of the underwater world. This week’s lessons incorporate counting, measurement, and shape recognition activities, enabling students to develop their mathematical proficiency while exploring oceanic marvels. Week 6: Exploring Space Embark on an astronomical adventure as students journey to the vast expanse of outer space. From learning about planets and constellations to engaging in mathematical challenges involving space-themed shapes, sequencing, and number patterns, children will develop a solid foundation in mathematics while exploring the cosmos. Delivered in PDF format, our EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers provides you with all the necessary resources to effortlessly implement these engaging lessons in your classroom. With its seamless alignment to the EYFS framework, this unit ensures that your students not only acquire essential mathematical skills but also foster a love for exploration and discovery. Don’t miss out on this captivating resource! Purchase the EYFS Maths Unit: Explorers today and ignite a lifelong passion for mathematics in your yo

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 5 Christmas Reading Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. These lessons are based on the text Haunted Christmas by S. E. Schlosser, which has been divided up in small sections to be able to evaluate and discuss. Slightly spooky, these lessons are suitable for KS2. In the PowerPoint, there are visual pictures to represent the key vocabulary for each day. Resources included: x5 lesson plans PowerPoint with images for each lesson Comprehension questions Haunted Christmas text - divided into sections Lesson 1: L.O. To describe my first impressions of the story. Lesson 2: L.O. To predict what might happen next in the story. Lesson 3: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters Lesson 4: L.O. To create my own questions about the text. Lesson 5: L.O. To use drama to consider the emotions and feelings of the characters y5 y6 outstanding reciprocal y3 y4 year 5 year 6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive horror reciprocal reading activities

A great way to turn your classroom into something OUT OF THIS WORLD! This classroom decor set lets you jazz your classroom up in style with a range of resources, some of them editable for you to adapt to your class. This brilliant galaxy inspired set includes: Binder covers (including teacher binder, NQT/ECT folder, assessment, pupil progress and more) Two different types of bunting Days of the week Drawer labels Editable labels Alphabet letters Months of the year Numbers Schedule (a visual timetable) Table names Voice level-o-meter Welcome signs (all years, American and English)

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of paws claws and whiskers? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, science, art, math, writing, and reading? If so, this Paws Claws and Whiskers Homework Pack is perfect for you! This pack contains a grid of 51 tasks that span across various subjects and skills. Your students can choose which tasks they want to complete and how many they want to do each week. The tasks are designed to be creative, challenging, and relevant to the theme of paws claws and whiskers. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Thinking of the story ‘How the leopard got its spots’ - can you explain why? ★ Write some interesting facts about tigers. ★ Create a pattern using pictures of different animal prints (paws, claws, or whiskers). ★ Make a list of the different animals people keep as pets. Which one would you like to have and why? ★ Explore stories or artifacts from ancient civilizations that show encounters with animals. Draw a picture or write a short story about an ancient person’s interaction with a significant animal. ★ Make a list of different weather types. This pack also includes a parent letter that explains the homework grid and a record sheet for students to keep track of their completed tasks. You can use this pack as a whole-class homework project or as a differentiated option for individual students. This Paws Claws and Whiskers Homework Pack is a great way to extend your students’ learning beyond the classroom and to make homework more enjoyable and meaningful. Download it today and let your students explore the wonderful world of paws claws and whiskers!

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