Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 5 week Unit Includes CLL, Music, Expressive Arts and PSED planning alongside weekly plans for each week. There are some planning for an extra week if needed to cover a whole term. Used in Spring 1. Also includes accompanying powerpoints and activity resources. Reception EYFS FS2

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Great for English starters or morning jobs, these story starters help to develop writing in different ways. This eleven page PowerPoint has lots of different focuses, including: Characterisation through direct speech (x2) Characterisation through description (x2) 10 character pictures Action (x2) Description (x2) x6 one sentence starters english fiction writing ks1 ks2 lks2 uks2 y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 outstanding plenary assessment prompt supply teacher

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A full week of English lessons for the first five days back at school. Suitable for a range of ages, these lessons are based around a viking diary entry. Lesson 1 The first lesson gives children time to get to talk about what they have done over the summer holidays. They need to try and play the memory game to build listening skills. Lesson 2 The second lesson reminds children of how to write a diary with some extracts to help them. These outstanding lessons have been used many times by an experienced teacher. Lesson 3 Creating a word bank of WOW words to use in the final diary entry. Lesson 4 Write a plan for writing a diary entry, concentrating on the special features of a diary entry. Lesson 5 A chance to edit and improve a diary entry after writing it. ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 y7 y8 diary writing literacy Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com 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

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.

A 22-page PDF of 44 different handwriting task cards. Great for early finishers to practice in their handwriting book or for a challenge area.

6 presentations to help children develop Thinking and Reasoning Skills. Great for 5 minute fillers or for inference.

Do you want to provide your students with some fun and engaging homework activities that relate to the theme of dinosaur planet? Do you want to cover different subjects such as geography, history, science, maths, writing, and reading? If so, this Dinosaur Planet 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 dinosaur planet. Some examples of the tasks are: ★ Who are the main characters in ‘Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs’? ★ Imagine you are a dinosaur living on Dinosaur Planet. Write a diary entry describing a day in your life, including the food you eat and the places you explore. ★ Research and write three interesting mathematical facts related to dinosaurs. Create a colourful poster to showcase these facts. ★ Can you describe a reptile? ★ Write three facts about Mary Anning ★ Can you write a list of endangered animals? 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 Dinosaur Planet 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 dinosaur planet!

Elevate the home learning experience with our Memory Box Homework Pack, a collection of 51 captivating tasks designed to spark creativity and reflection. This resource empowers students to build their own virtual memory boxes, delving into personal and shared experiences. The pack includes a task grid offering a diverse range of activities, a parent letter for effective communication, a user-friendly record sheet for progress tracking, and a selection of fiction and non-fiction book recommendations to enrich the exploration of memories. Resource Highlights: ★ Task Grid: 51 thought-provoking tasks, encouraging creativity and personal expression. ★ Parent Letter: Foster strong home-school connections with a supportive and informative letter. ★ Record Sheet: Easily monitor and track students’ progress through their memory box projects. ★ Book Recommendations: Curated fiction and non-fiction titles to complement the theme, providing additional perspectives on memory exploration. This Memory Box Homework Pack transforms homework into a meaningful journey, allowing students to explore, reflect, and share the treasures of their memories. Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: Homework Pack, Home Learning, Memory Box Theme, Creative Tasks, Parent Letter, Record Sheet, Book Recommendations, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education.

Introduce your students to the essential skills of understanding and analysing instructions with this engaging and comprehensive lesson. Through a series of interactive activities, students will learn to identify key features of instructional texts, use effective reading strategies, and provide detailed answers supported by evidence. This lesson is designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills, setting a strong foundation for writing their own instructions. This lesson includes: ★ A detailed lesson plan with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ★ An interactive PowerPoint presentation with visual aids and guided activities ★ Three differentiated texts (Salad, Berry Smoothie, How to Make a Pancake) with accompanying questions tailored to different ability levels Learning Objectives: ★ To answer questions about a set of instructions ★ To identify the key features of instructions and explain their purpose ★ To use reading strategies to understand and answer questions about the text ★ To provide detailed answers that include evidence from the instructions to support points

Take your students on an engaging literacy journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, inspired by Lynne Cherry’s enchanting story, “The Great Kapok Tree.” This unit enhances writing skills while fostering an appreciation for the rich biodiversity and ecological significance of rainforests. Through a series of enjoyable activities, students will develop their descriptive writing, persuasive techniques, and analytical skills. This unit includes: ☆ 11 detailed lesson plans with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ☆ 11 informative and interactive PowerPoint presentations with stunning images and animations ☆ A comprehensive word bank with key vocabulary and definitions ☆ A range of worksheets and resources to support students’ learning and assessment ☆ A final project where students plan and write their own version of “The Great Kapok Tree” story This unit covers the following skills and knowledge: ☆ Descriptive Writing: Students will learn to describe a setting vividly, focusing on the sensory details of the rainforest. ☆ Postcard Writing: Children will practise writing a postcard to a friend, describing their imaginary visit to the rainforest. ☆ Character Analysis: Students will find evidence about characters from the text, understanding their motives and perspectives. ☆ Persuasive Writing: Children will write a persuasive text from the point of view of one of the rainforest animals, advocating for the protection of the Great Kapok Tree. ☆ Summarising and Reviewing: Students will summarise the story, articulate their opinions, and write a detailed book review. ☆ Creative Writing: Finally, they will plan and write their own version of the story, incorporating the elements they have learned throughout the unit. Curriculum Alignment: This unit aligns with the National Curriculum for English and covers essential literacy skills. It is suitable for KS2 students (ages 7-11) and can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests. It can be used as a standalone topic or integrated into a broader study of rainforest ecosystems and environmental conservation.