Polar Bears and Their Changing World - a fantastic reading comprehension lesson A rich, cross curricular English comprehension and writing resource for KS2 and UKS2, fully aligned to the National Curriculum. This engaging lesson places high quality non fiction at the heart of English learning while building knowledge, vocabulary and meaningful discussion around polar animals and environmental change. Carefully structured and visually engaging, it supports pupils to read for meaning, retrieve key facts, explain ideas clearly and respond thoughtfully to real world issues. Perfect for Year 3 to Year 6, this resource is ideal for whole class teaching, guided reading, home learning or remote learning days. What this resource includes Engaging slides, including video, images and thought provking questions that build background knowledge before reading. Opportunities for extended written responses and discussion. A creative follow up task linking English, art and environmental awareness. A detailed non fiction information text focused on polar bears and penguins. Clear progression from retrieval to explanation and reflection. A comprehension question set to support a range of learners. Curriculum alignment Fully aligned with the National Curriculum for English 2014. Supports reading comprehension skills including retrieval, inference and explanation. Builds subject specific vocabulary linked to science and geography. Encourages spoken language through discussion and reflection. Provides purposeful writing opportunities linked to real contexts. Why teachers love this resource Ready to use with no preparation required. Clear, factual and age appropriate content. Supports both KS2 and UKS2 expectations. Works brilliantly as a standalone lesson or part of a wider unit. Encourages curiosity, empathy and thoughtful responses from pupils. This resource has been created by an experienced primary teacher and subject lead, with classroom realities in mind. It balances knowledge, skills and engagement, making it an excellent addition to any English curriculum. Ideal for Non fiction units Guided reading Cross curricular English Environmental themes Remote or home learning Cover lessons with real substance A thoughtful, curriculum aligned resource that helps pupils read, think and write with purpose while exploring the world they live in.

A rich Hinduism unit using story and reflection. Children explore deities, key Hindu beliefs such as dharma, samsara and lived faith through one story told over five lessons. Based on an adaptation of the book Tamarind and the Star of Ishta. Across the unit, pupils follow Tamarind’s journey from England to the Himalayas and back home, using narrative to build deep religious literacy. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of Hindu belief and practice, carefully woven into the story so learning feels meaningful rather than tokenistic. Lesson one explores identity, belonging and family faith, introducing Hinduism through prayer, pilgrimage, sacred space and personal spirituality. Children reflect on how belief and culture shape who we are. Lesson two focuses on sacred places and stillness, using Mount Kailash to explore Shiva, meditation, devotion and why some places are treated with deep respect. Children consider why stillness and reflection matter in faith. Lesson three explores Hindu deities and stories as teachers, including Ganesha, Vishnu, Rama and Lakshmi. Children learn how stories communicate values such as wisdom, duty, compassion and gratitude. Lesson four centres on lived faith, looking at dharma, ahimsa, seva and karma through everyday actions. Children see how belief is shown through choices, service and care for others. Lesson five brings learning together through reflection, identity and journey, exploring samsara, values and what it means to live faith beyond a place or moment. The unit is written by an experienced Religious Education Lead and is carefully designed to support depth, accuracy and thoughtful discussion. It balances theology, philosophy and social understanding in an accessible way. The resource includes the full five chapter story, a comprehensive key vocabulary pack with child friendly definitions, and a worksheet for every lesson supporting VIPERS comprehension and disciplinary thinking. Suitable for LKS2 and UKS2, with clear progression and flexibility for adaptation.

Three weeks of immersive Roman recount lessons, packed with resources to inspire diary and newspaper writing of the highest standard. Bring history and literacy alive with this fully resourced, teacher-made Roman Recount unit. Across three weeks of carefully sequenced daily lessons, children are taken on a powerful writing journey through immerse, analyse, plan and write stages. They will produce two high-quality outcomes: an emotive diary entry imagining escape from Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and a formal newspaper article recounting the catastrophic events. This unit is packed with over 200 slides and all the resources needed to inspire exceptional writing, including modelled teacher-created texts, extracts from Escape from Pompeii and Roman Record, and engaging activities. Children will explore and master a range of literacy devices, from emotive language and formal tone to advanced grammatical skills such as verb inflections, adverbs, precise nouns, inverted commas and reporting clauses. Designed by a primary school English Lead, these lessons align with the LKS2 and UKS2 National Curriculum writing requirements for recounts and are proven to generate outstanding outcomes. With its clear sequence, immersive hooks and professional quality, this resource not only develops writing to the highest level but also guarantees engagement and impact that will impress any lesson observer.

Explore architecture through art: 5 weeks of creative lessons on buildings, styles, and artists with slides, resources, and engaging activities. This five-week art unit provides a complete set of slides and resources to guide children through an inspiring study of architecture and famous buildings from around the world. Each weekly lesson introduces children to a different aspect of architecture while exploring the 7 elements of art in depth. Pupils study and respond creatively to the works of artists and architects such as Stephen Wiltshire, Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Sir Christopher Wren, and the iconic design of St Basil’s Cathedral. Through sketching, mixed media, and imaginative composition, children investigate shape, space, form, texture, and colour, applying their knowledge to create unique architectural artworks. Lessons are fully sequenced with clear progression, encouraging children to look closely, analyse artistic techniques, and experiment with their own interpretations. The resources include high-quality slides, artist studies, guided tasks, skill-building exercises, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. This unit offers five complete lessons—one per week—with everything needed to deliver a rich, creative, and memorable exploration of art and architecture.

Bring Frida Kahlo to life in this 5-week art unit. Children explore her work, master watercolours, and create expressive self-portraits inspired by Kahlo. This 5-week art unit immerses children in the life and artwork of Frida Kahlo while developing key artistic skills in self-expression and watercolour technique. Across the sequence, children study Kahlo’s use of symbolism, colour, and emotion to convey identity and experience, before applying these ideas in their own work. The unit follows a clear sequence of immerse, analyse, plan, and create. Children begin by exploring Kahlo’s portraits and understanding the cultural and personal significance behind her art. They learn and practise watercolour techniques such as blending, layering, and washes, before experimenting with backgrounds, symbolism, and composition. The final outcome is a powerful self-portrait that reflects the child’s individuality and inspiration drawn from Kahlo’s style. The pack includes slides, artist fact files, step-by-step watercolour guidance, and sketchbook activities. This resource is fully sequenced for 5 lessons (1 per week), including structured objectives, art vocabulary, discussion prompts, and practical tasks. Children also learn to critique their own and others’ artwork using the language of the 7 elements of art.

Imagery poetry unit inspired by Window by Jeannie Baker. Create adverb and image poems using similes, metaphors, and rich description. This fully sequenced two to three week poetry unit, based on Window by Jeannie Baker, gives children the chance to explore imagery in depth while developing their creative writing skills. The unit builds towards two written outcomes: an adverb poem and an image poem. Following a clear structure of immerse, analyse, plan and write, children are gradually guided from exploring powerful examples to crafting their own. Throughout the sequence, pupils study the craft of poets and develop their use of metaphors, similes, fronted adverbials, powerful verbs, prepositions, and expanded noun phrases. Each lesson is carefully modelled with WAGOLLs (What A Good One Looks Like) so children know how to shape their writing with precision. Reading lessons are woven in to strengthen comprehension and provide inspiration, while dictation lessons help pupils internalise the rhythm and structure of poetry. Opportunities for speaking, performing and illustrating their poems enrich the experience, ensuring children enjoy expressing themselves through words and images. By the end of the unit, pupils will have crafted and shared their own polished poems that capture the visual, emotional and descriptive power of Window, while strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and their sense of poetic voice.

Hopes and dreams unit. 5 lessons based on the book by David Litchfield - Lights on Cotton Rock 58 slides in total Looking at Heather (the main character) and her hopes and dreams to be visited by aliens and travel to space. Week 1 includes: Lesson 1: to infer clues from a front cover Lesson 2: to be able to predict a story by reading the back cover Lesson 3: to gather exciting and descriptive vocabulary to use in expanded noun sentences Lesson 4: to use evidence from the text to answer questions Lesson 5: to write sentences that are dictated (this lesson also includes handwriting) Each lesson includes their resources. These lessons are made for a Year 3 class, however, they could be used for Year 2 or Year 4 too. These lessons would follow nicely on from The Book of Hopes lessons at the start of the new year, these are also available via **It says Week 2, however, it is week 1 on Lights on Cotton Rock: Hopes and dreams unit: Week 1: The Book of Hopes **Week 2: Lights on Cotton Rock Week 1 ** (this resource) Week 3: Lights on Cotton Rock continued and instruction writing to make a dream catcher

Great lessons to start the new year, off as children reflect on the year that has just been and set inspirational goals for the year ahead and all while the lessons are based on the bestselling book, The Book of Hopes, edited by Katherine Rundell. (38 slides in total - with resources on top (including Imprint worksheets) The slides include all three texts! Lesson 1: to write about our hopes and dreams for the year ahead Based on the book, The Monk and the Armadillo by Onjali Q Rauf Lesson 2: To use evidence from the text to answer questions Based on the book, The Hope-o-potamus written by Greg James and Chris Smith Lesson 3: To write a story from a different perspective Based on the book, Murkaster by Frank Cottrell-Boyce Part of the Hopes and Dreams unit of work: Week 1: The Book of Hopes (this resource) Week 2: Lights on Cotton Rock Week 3: Lights on Cotton Rock continued and writing dream catcher instructions

**BEAUTIFUL PASSOVER RESOURCES ** SPRING RELIGIOUS EDUCTION TOPICS 82 beautifully designed PowerPoint slides included (*compatible with Google Slides) Beautifully designed resources (PowerPoints and Resources) which contain a full unit (six weeks) of religious education lessons on Judaism (Passover). Best taught and most relevant in the spring term. Would appeal to any primary school ages, particularly made for Year 3. The topic BIG QUESTION: What does it mean to be Jewish? Title page also included Week 1: What is a promise/covenant? High quality PowerPoint slides Abrahamic covenant explored - Scroll resource Week 2: What is the significance of the Shema? High quality PowerPoint slides Making a Mezuzah and writing your own Shema resource Week 3: What is the significance of Passover for Jewish people? High quality PowerPoint slides Descriptive writing on the Passover story and illustration resource Week 4: What is the importance of the seder meal for Jewish people? High quality PowerPoint slides Seder plate drawing and describing each item’s significance resource Week 5: What is the importance of the ten commandments for Jewish people? High quality PowerPoint slides The ten commandment plinths and a question on the 10 freedoms resource Week 6: What have I learnt about what it means to be Jewish? High quality PowerPoint slides Flipchart activity, drawing symbols and describing their significance and a end of topic assessment resource Whilst every reasonable effort has been made by the author to ensure factual accuracy of the information contained, all users should satisfy themselves of the accuracy of all contents before they are used. Copyright 2022 all rights reserved . These resources are protected by UK and international copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution of these materials without permission of the author is prohibited. The price includes one license to use these resources.

Jazz up any book corner with these helpful labels. Lots of different genres and favourite book characters. Suitable for LKS2 (years 3 and 4)

Superb for any English lesson and a great way to encourage editing no matter what age group. Inclusive classroom writing prompt and table checklist with the use of Imprint symbols.

Collaborative art - the King’s image is cut up into 46 squares. Give each child one square to colour in - ONLY colour the grey areas, not the white. This makes a very impressive collaborative art display for the whole school to enjoy. TIP: When you print the sections out number the back of them before giving them to the children, this helps you build the picture (puzzle of grey pieces) much more easier after they are coloured in. The outcome will be similar to the Queen Elizabeth image (my class did this one for her Jubilee)

Lights on Cotton Rock and Dream Catcher Instruction writing: 5 lessons in total, follows on from Lights on Cotton Rock Week 1 lessons It says week 3 on the slides, however it is week 2 of Lights on Cotton Rock: 51 slides in total: Lesson 1: I can identify the main parts of a narrative Lesson 2: To write a narrative based on our reading Lesson 3: To identify the features of a set of instructions Lesson 4: To use imperative verbs in my sentences Lesson 5: To write a set of instructions All PowerPoints and Resources Included Week 1: The Book of Hopes Week 2: Lights on Cotton Rock (week 1) **Week 3: Lights on Cotton Rock continued and Writing instructions to make a dream catcher (week 2) (this resource) **

Perfect for Church of England Schools. This lesson produces lovely outcomes for LKS2-UKS2 (Years 3-6). This lesson explains (roughly) how King Charles has the title of the Supreme Governor and Defender of the Faith and what these means (Henry VII link) Classroom discussions around what it takes to be a good king and what ‘to do’ list should the new king have This lesson explains the Commonwealth This lesson also explains Anglicanism as a global faith Activity is to produce a piece of art work that explains the above concepts.