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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
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oo' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'oo' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘oo.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘oo’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oo’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oo’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oo’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oo’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Phonics Phase 3 - The 'ow' sound
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Phonics Phase 3 - The 'ow' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘ow.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘ow’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘ow’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ow’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘ow’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘ow’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Summer themed phonics revision booklets
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Summer themed phonics revision booklets

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This bundle contains 3 phonics booklets, perfect for children to work on independently to revise phase 5 phonemes. The booklets are each 20 pages. The three booklet themes included in this bundle are: Sports Minibeasts Seaside
Spanish lesson and resources : Introducing yourself / Saying your name
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Spanish lesson and resources : Introducing yourself / Saying your name

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a third or fourth Spanish lesson, after children have learnt to say hello and talk about how they are feeling. The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone their name and to reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘name’ vocabulary, a whole class game, a speaking and listening activity, reading/writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file and are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan A 10 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 1 PDF sheet for the speaking/listening activity 2 PDF sheets for the Reading/Writing activity (a worksheet and answers) All you need to take with you is a ball or beanbag for the whole class game. This is lesson 4 of Unit 1 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 Spanish Greetings and Introductions Bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388 Unit 2 Spanish All About Me 5 lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11706377 Units 1 and 2 are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-lesson-bundle-1-term-beginners-11710541
KS1 End of year Summer Activity Booklet
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KS1 End of year Summer Activity Booklet

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A 30 page booklet of summer-themed activities aimed at 5-7 year olds. There are a mixture of numeracy, literacy, phonics and general knowledge activities perfect for children to use at the end of the summer term. Children can work independently on the activities or they could be used as part of a whole lesson. There is a colour and black & white version of the booklet included in the price. A fun booklet of activities for an enjoyable end to the year. PDF file format. You might be interested in the version of this booklet for using over the summer holidays or for home education: Home School Summer Activity Booklet - ages 5-7
KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Multiplication Revision
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KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Multiplication Revision

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These Year 2 SATs style multiplication revision problems are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 20 reasoning and 10 arithmetic problems with answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum and is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 1 curriculum. PDF File Format No further preparation required. You might be interested in our Bumper KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs Revision Pack which covers all of the Year 2 Maths topics: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11828827
Spanish Lesson and Resources - Where you live
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Spanish Lesson and Resources - Where you live

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This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It would be perfect to use as a fourth or fifth Spanish lesson, after children have learnt to say hello and talk about how they are feeling. The focus in this lesson is on how to ask someone where they live and reply. The plan gives details of a starter, how to teach the ‘countries’ vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a speaking activity, writing activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practice a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. These are: The 4 page PDF lesson plan A 23 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 5 PDF sheets for the speaking activity 8 PDF sheets for the Writing activity (A worksheet and answers) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 5 of Unit 1 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 Spanish Greetings and Introductions Bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388 Unit 2 Spanish All About Me 5 lesson Bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11706377 Units 1 and 2 are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-lesson-bundle-1-term-beginners-11710541
Christmas comprehension - The Annunciation - Year 3 and 4
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Christmas comprehension - The Annunciation - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). It is adapted from the Bible and tells the beginning of the Christmas story, when Angel Gabriel visits Mary. There are three differentiated booklets. 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. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. PDF file format.
Year 2 Space Comprehension : Neil Armstrong / World Space Week
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Year 2 Space Comprehension : Neil Armstrong / World Space Week

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2 on the astronaut, Neil Armstrong. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ and ‘when’ 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. Answers are included.
The History of Halloween Comprehension - Year 2
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The History of Halloween Comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the autumn term. There are three differentiated fact booklets on the history of Halloween. The middle ability booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘when’ 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.
The birth of Jesus Christmas Comprehension - Year 3 and 4
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The birth of Jesus Christmas Comprehension - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). It is adapted from the Bible and tells part of the Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and the baby Jesus is born. There are three differentiated booklets. 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. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format.
Epiphany KS1 RE lesson / The Wise Men Visit Jesus
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Epiphany KS1 RE lesson / The Wise Men Visit Jesus

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This is a plan for a Christmas RE lesson, with a focus on the end of the story, when the Wise Men visit Jesus. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 1. The plan includes a starter, a preparation activity, a written activity and a plenary. There is a PowerPoint presentation of the story to use and a template for the written activity included in the price. All of the resources are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF lesson plan 23 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 4 PDF pages for the written activity (colour and black & white versions) The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit. An altered version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: Christmas story presentation - Three Wise Men visit Jesus (Three Kings) - Epiphany You might also be interested in our KS2 Epiphany lesson: Epiphany RE Lesson - The Wise Men visit Jesus - KS2 You might also be interested in our Epiphany story comprehensions: Christmas comprehension - The Wise Men Visit Jesus (Epiphany) - Year 2 The Wise Men (Epiphany) Comprehension - Christmas - Year 3 and 4 The Wise Men (Epiphany) - Christmas Story Comprehension - Year 6
Christmas RE lesson - The shepherds visit Jesus - KS1
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Christmas RE lesson - The shepherds visit Jesus - KS1

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This is a plan and resources for a Christmas RE lesson, with a focus on the middle of the story, when the shepherds visit Jesus. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 1. The lesson plan includes a starter, a paired activity, a simple written activity and a plenary. There is a PowerPoint presentation of the story to use and a template for the written activity included in the price. All the resources are in a zip file. They are: 5 page PDF Lesson Plan 22 Slide animated PowerPoint (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 2 PDF page worksheets (colour and black & white) No further preparation needed. A version of the PowerPoint is available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266 You might also be interested in our KS2 lesson and assembly covering the shepherds visiting Jesus: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11731513 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11790879 The lesson could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit.
Year 2 Christmas Maths Advent Calendar
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Year 2 Christmas Maths Advent Calendar

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An interactive PowerPoint Advent Calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a Christmas themed Maths problem! This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open. The Advent Calendar covers all topics of the Year 2 Maths curriculum and uses Christmas themed scenarios that the children can relate to. A great start to the Christmas season!
KS1 Christmas RE Unit - 4 lessons
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KS1 Christmas RE Unit - 4 lessons

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This is a pack of four RE plans, perfect for using during the Christmas season. The lessons are aimed at KS1 and are all highly interactive, using a range of enjoyable activities to teach the Christmas story and its messages. The themes that are covered include trust, journeys, gifts and similarities and differences. Each lesson includes a detailed PDF plan with learning objectives, as well as a PowerPoint presentation telling the story. The PowerPoints are not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open them. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations. The Christmas story is split into the following lessons: Angel Gabriel visits Mary The birth of Christ The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men visit Jesus In total there are 27 pages of lesson plans and worksheets (pdfs) and 93 slides of animated PowerPoints. All of the lessons are in zip files. No further preparation needed. Versions of the PowerPoints are also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11730775 You might also be interested in our KS2 lessons on the Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12506236
Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar
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Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar

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An interactive animated PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a fascinating fact about Christmas in one of 25 places around the world! (The advent calendar is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played with the animations. A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages! The advent calendar is in the zip file.
The Wise Men (Epiphany) Comprehension - Christmas - Year 3 and 4
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The Wise Men (Epiphany) Comprehension - Christmas - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). It is adapted from the Bible and tells part of the Christmas story, when the Wise Men travel to Bethlehem to visit Jesus. There are three differentiated booklets. 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. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format.
The Shepherds Visit Jesus Comprehension - Christmas - Year 3 and 4
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The Shepherds Visit Jesus Comprehension - Christmas - Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). It is adapted from the Bible and tells part of the Christmas story, when the shepherds travel to Bethlehem to visit Jesus. There are three differentiated booklets. 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. The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into separate pages with questions on each page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format.
The Christmas Story - Comprehension bundle - Year 3 and 4
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The Christmas Story - Comprehension bundle - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of four comprehensions, which together tell the whole of the Christmas story. Each comprehension booklet is aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). There are three differentiated booklets for each part of the story. 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 story is split into the following comprehensions: The Annunciation The birth of Jesus The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men visit Jesus PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Division Revision
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KS1 Year 2 Maths SATs - Division Revision

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These Year 2 SATs style division revision questions are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 20 reasoning and 10 arithmetic problems with answers. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum and is in the style of a SATs paper. The intermediate level (Super Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 2 curriculum and is based on past SATs papers. The lower level (Challenge) contains questions covering the Year 1 curriculum. No further preparation required.