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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Italian Pizza Lesson and Resources
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Italian Pizza Lesson and Resources

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This is a plan and resources for a beginners Italian lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different pizzas in Italian. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of a food unit. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening game, a speaking and listening activity, a reading/written activity and a plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. Resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan - 4 pages (PDF) A 12 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Resources for listening game - 4 pages (colour and black & white) (PDF) Resources for speaking and listening activity - 2 pages (colour and black & white) (PDF) Reading/Written activity - 3 pages (colour and black & white and answers) (PDF) This lesson made me hungry! This plan is Blossoming Minds’ Italian Lesson 2 Unit 4, but can be used individually. You might be interested in Units 1-3: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12590110
Year 2 Comprehensions - Autumn and Winter Celebrations - Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Christmas
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Year 2 Comprehensions - Autumn and Winter Celebrations - Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Christmas

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Fantastic Value These Year 2 SATs style comprehension booklets cover Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day and Christmas. There are 12 topics: The Gunpowder Plot How to build a bonfire Bonfire and Fireworks Safety Bonfire Night Food Remembrance Day Angel Gabriel visits Mary The birth of Jesus The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men Visit Jesus Christmas Pudding Recipe Mince Pie Recipe Trifle Recipe Each topic is split into 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Each booklet is based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and the same layout. No further preparation required.
Year 2 Easter Comprehension Bundle
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Year 2 Easter Comprehension Bundle

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A collection of comprehension activities for year 2, all with the theme of Lent or Easter. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. The four comprehensions are a range of instructions, fiction and non-fiction. The 4 topics explored in the comprehensions are: Pancake recipe (instructions) Easter food (non-fiction) Easter story Hot cross buns (instructions)
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Comprehensions - Year 3 and 4
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Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Comprehensions - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using before or during Lent. There are three differentiated booklets on Shrove Tuesday. Each booklet contains information and questions on Shrove Tuesday, its history, how to cook a pancake and the Mardi Gras festival. There are a range of 'what, ' 'when,' 'where' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are also included. PDF file format.
Pancake Day Comprehension Bundle - Year 2
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Pancake Day Comprehension Bundle - Year 2

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about pancake day. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. The following comprehensions are included: How to make a pancake What is Shrove Tuesday? Mardi Gras
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) Comprehensions - Year 1
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Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) Comprehensions - Year 1

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities all about Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday. They are suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Pancakes.’ There are four different pdf comprehensions: Pancake ingredients Pancake recipe What is Shrove Tuesday? How to flip a pancake There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them.
Year 2 Christmas Comprehension Bundle
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Year 2 Christmas Comprehension Bundle

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A pack of 12 comprehension booklets, perfect for using in the weeks before Christmas with your year 2 class. Each comprehension is differentiated 3 ways and is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The following themes are covered: Christmas recipes x 3 Christmas story x 4 Christmas around Europe x 5
Year 3 and 4 Autumn Term Comprehension Pack
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Year 3 and 4 Autumn Term Comprehension Pack

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A bundle of 14 comprehension booklets for year 3 or 4 for using throughout the Autumn term. Each booklet is differentiated 3 ways, with vocabulary aimed at Lower Key Stage 2. The following booklets are included: Harvest around the world Harvest Festival Thanksgiving The Gunpowder Plot The Christmas story - 4 parts Christmas in Australia Christmas in Europe Christmas in the Americas Christmas recipes x 3
Christmas comprehension mega-bundle - Year 3 and 4
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Christmas comprehension mega-bundle - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of 10 comprehension booklets for year 3 or 4 on the theme of Christmas. Each booklet is differentiated 3 ways and is based on a mixture of the year 2 and year 6 SATs papers, with vocabulary aimed at Lower Key Stage 2. The following booklets are included: The Christmas story - 4 parts Christmas in Australia Christmas in Europe Christmas in the Americas How to cook a turkey Christmas pudding recipe Mince pie recipe
Christmas comprehension bundle - Instructions - Year 3 and 4
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Christmas comprehension bundle - Instructions - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of three Christmas comprehensions, which give instructions about how to cook different Christmas food. Each comprehension booklet is aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). There are three differentiated booklets for each set of instructions. The higher booklet has two pages of text for the children to read before they complete a range of questions based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs papers. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. The comprehensions are the following: Christmas pudding recipe Mince pie recipe How to cook a turkey PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
How to cook a turkey - Christmas comprehension - Year 3 and 4
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How to cook a turkey - Christmas comprehension - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using in the weeks before Christmas. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to make a Christmas dinner - Turkey with stuffing balls. It is based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs reading papers. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘where,’ ‘which,’ ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with the higher ability booklet resembling a year 6 paper and the middle and lower abilities resembling a year 2 paper. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Christmas pudding recipe comprehension - Year 3 and 4
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Christmas pudding recipe comprehension - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using in the weeks before Christmas. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to make a Christmas pudding, with differentiated questions. It is based on a mixture of the KS1 and KS2 SATs reading papers. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘which,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with the higher ability booklet resembling a year 6 paper and the middle and lower abilities resembling a year 2 paper. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Bumper Year 2 Christmas Activity Bundle
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Bumper Year 2 Christmas Activity Bundle

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Keep your year 2s busy throughout December with this collection of comprehensions, maths activities, SPaG activities, and interactive advent calendars, all with a Christmas theme. Worth nearly £50 if bought individually! Included in the bundle are: Christmas Maths Problems Christmas SPaG packs x 2 Comprehensions x 9 Interactive Advent calendars x 2 - maths, jokes Interactive Christmas Quiz General KS1 Activity Booklet All resources also available individually or as part of a smaller bundle.
Year 1 Christmas Comprehension Bundle
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Year 1 Christmas Comprehension Bundle

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A bundle of 7 comprehension packs , perfect for using with year 1 in the run-up to Christmas. Each pack contains four comprehension sheets, and an accompanying PowerPoint with a page for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions with your class before they complete them. The following comprehensions are included in the bundle: The Christmas story Christmas food instructions Christmas in France Christmas in Germany Christmas in Italy Christmas in Poland Christmas in Spain Please note, these comprehensions are also available as part of smaller and larger bundles.
How to make Christmas food - Comprehensions - Year 1
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How to make Christmas food - Comprehensions - Year 1

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘How to make Christmas food.’ There are four different comprehensions: How to make Christmas puddings How to make trifle How to make mince pies How to decorate a Christmas cake There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Comprehension Mega Bundle - Term 1
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Year 2 Comprehension Mega Bundle - Term 1

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***FANTASTIC VALUE*** A bumper pack of 18 comprehension booklets, perfect for using throughout the autumn term with your year 2 class. Each comprehension is differentiated 3 ways and is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The following themes are covered: Harvest Autumn Halloween Bonfire Night Christmas
Year 1 comprehension bundle - Term 1
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Year 1 comprehension bundle - Term 1

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***FANTASTIC VALUE*** A bundle of 11 comprehension packs , perfect for using with year 1 throughout the autumn term. Each pack contains four comprehension sheets, with a short piece of text . There are 5 questions per sheet and some pictures to help with tricky words. There is also an accompanying PowerPoint with a page for each text so that you can go through the texts with your class before they complete them. The following themes are included in the bundle: Harvest Autumn Autumn wildlife Bonfire Night Christmas around Europe The Christmas story Christmas food instructions Please note, the comprehensions are also available as part of a smaller and larger bundle.
Year 2 Christmas recipe comprehension bundle
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Year 2 Christmas recipe comprehension bundle

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This bundle contains a collection of comprehension booklets aimed at year 2. The theme for the booklets is Christmas recipes. The three topics covered are: Christmas Pudding Recipe Mince Pie Recipe Trifle Recipe Each booklet is differentiated and based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format.
Year 2 Christmas Comprehension - Trifle Recipe
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Year 2 Christmas Comprehension - Trifle Recipe

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This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the run up to Christmas. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to make trifle, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘whose’ and ‘where’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
Christmas Pudding Recipe Comprehension - Year 2
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Christmas Pudding Recipe Comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the run up to Christmas. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to make Christmas pudding, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘which’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.