Updated for Spring 2018! Download our five-lesson literacy unit of poetry planning for Years 1 and 2, based on performing Spring poetry and built around the KS1 new curriculum literacy objectives. In this unit, pupils will read a classic Spring poem about a fast white bunny and they will consider how the sounds and language patterns come alive when the poem is read aloud, particularly reflecting on the use of verbs and similes. Children will work towards creating their version of the Easter poem and turning it into an effective performance. The aims of the unit for pupils are: • To listen to a classic Spring poem being read aloud • To identify verbs and similes • To prepare a poetry performance including actions • To perform a poem to an audience The PDF file contains 5 full literacy lesson plans, copies of the poem and all accompanying pupil resources. You may also like our other KS1 packs: Going to Sea Poetry Pack Summer Performance Poetry Pack

A ready-to-use whole-school assembly PowerPoint celebrating the season of spring. Suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils, this engaging assembly explores seasonal changes, nature, global celebrations and creative spring activities while encouraging curiosity about the natural world. What’s Included Fully prepared PowerPoint assembly Bright, engaging and child-friendly slides Cross-curricular links to science, geography and literacy Opportunities for discussion and reflection Suitable for whole-school or phase assemblies No preparation required – simply open and present Assembly Content Introduction to spring and why seasons change Signs of spring in nature, including blooming flowers and warmer weather Nature’s changes during spring such as animal awakening and plant growth Bird migration and seasonal wildlife changes Spring traditions and celebrations from around the world, including: Easter celebrations Holi festival May Day festivities Hanami in Japan Passover, Nowruz and Qingming Spring weather and natural phenomena such as rainbows and pollination Interactive ideas including seed planting, nature walks and seasonal art Spring milestones and important seasonal events Celebrating spring through poetry and creative expression Art and craft activities inspired by the season Ideal For Whole-school assemblies Seasonal assemblies Spring term topics Science and nature learning Cultural awareness and global celebrations Key Stage Suitability KS1 and KS2 Easily adaptable for different age groups

Fun end of term quiz! Should take up an entire 60 minute lesson, intended to be shown as a powerpoint presentation with children working in teams to answer the questions. I made this quiz with secondary school and a-level students in mind, although it may also be suitable for older primary school children. This quiz has got 6 rounds with 10 available points in each round. Round 1: Name That Rabbit! (name well known rabbits from films from their pictures) Round 2: Easter Trivia Round 3: Who's Behind The Mask? (name celebrities who have their faces partly covered by rabbit ears and noses) Round 4: Easter Sunday Number 1s (click the eggs to hear songs which have been number one over easter sunday in the last 10 years, and name the song) Round 5: Easter Pictograms (work out which phrases are represented by pictures, all the phrases have something to do with eggs, rabbits or chicks etc.) Round 6: Brainbox (given 60 seconds to look at an easter themed image and then answer questions about it). All answers at the end of the powerpoint.

Bring a spring feel to your MFL classroom with this Easter-themed French Colour-by-Numbers pack! Perfect for engaging learners, this resource combines seasonal fun with essential French vocabulary practice. What’s Included: 10 different colour-by-numbers worksheets featuring Easter (Pâques) and spring characters and scenes (such as Easter eggs and bunnies). Colours are written in French, encouraging pupils to practise reading and recognising key vocabulary. Clear, engaging designs ideal for independent work, early finishers, or a light-hearted end-of-term activity before the Easter holidays. Why You’ll Love It: Builds French colour vocabulary in a fun, relaxing, and memorable way. Perfect for French beginners or as a revision activity for more confident learners. Great for spring term classroom activities, homework, or low-prep MFL cover lessons. No preparation needed – simply print and go! This MFL resource makes learning French accessible, seasonal, and fun while keeping language retention at the heart of the activity. Joyeuses Pâques!

This 18 slide PowerPoint highlights the ‘Spectacular’ signs of Spring. I have included photographs taken in and around Wythenshawe and a video providing audial and visual aids to celebrate this wonderful time of year. The rhyming string throughout the PowerPoint complements the photographs. This resource would be a great introduction to a nature sound walk for children in early years and a visual aid introducing signs of Spring. The language can be adapted to cater for the needs of your children. Metaphors have been used throughout the poem which would be a great introduction to poetry for older children and also to introduce the use of cameras to capture the beauty of nature.

Twelve weeks of morning task activities, four activities per week. These morning activities are perfect for the start of the day, after break or lunch. We know how these times of the school day can be tricky and there is a lot going on, each day’s activity focuses on one objective with a challenge for any students who need it. They are designed to review curriculum knowledge that students have already learnt about, so are a perfect way to warm up for the day. These activities are prepared for the second term of Year 3 but can be used whenever. Objectives cover: Adding 10 and 100 Times tables Mental addition and subtraction Formal written methods for the four operations Spelling, including common exception words Word classes Number sequences Creative writing Identifying fractions Number lines involving whole numbers and fractions Reading scales Direct speech Reading and writing instructions Vowels and consonants Ordering and comparing numbers and more! PPT and worksheets (downloaded as PDF files). Answers/examples provided where appropriate.

Overview German Spring Worksheets is a comprehensive resource containing six worksheets aimed at supporting students in learning German Spring vocabulary. With a focus on engaging activities, this resource is designed to reinforce vocabulary acquisition and enhance language proficiency. Worksheet Descriptions 1) Spring Vocabulary This worksheet introduces essential German Spring vocabulary. Students learn to associate Spring themed words with their German counterparts through matching exercises and fill-in-the-blank activities. Visual aids enhance understanding, making the learning process enjoyable. 2) Spring Animals Students have to match each picture with the correct German translation. 3) Spring Wordsearch The interactive word search challenges students to translate the German word into English, then find the words within a grid. This activity combines vocabulary reinforcement with an engaging puzzle format, promoting both learning and enjoyment. 4) Rainbow Colours In this worksheet students have to translate the German colours into English, then colour the correct section of the rainbow picture in that colour. 5) Spring Activities Building on the acquired vocabulary, this worksheet challenges students to describe Spring activities in German. By using adjectives and phrases, students practice expressing themselves in the target language while honing their understanding of Spring vocabulary. 6) Easter Crossword Students dive into the world of Spring vocabulary with a crossword puzzle. Clues in German prompt the insertion of corresponding English terms, reinforcing vocabulary retention in an interactive and challenging way. Answer Key A comprehensive answer key is included with the resource, offering educators a valuable tool for quick reference and assessment. This ensures students receive accurate feedback, reinforcing their learning. Downloadable Format German Spring Worksheets resource is conveniently available in a downloadable PDF format. This allows for easy printing and distribution to students, making it a flexible resource for both classroom and remote learning environments. Designed to cater to various learning styles and proficiency levels, this resource not only reinforces German Spring vocabulary but also encourages students to actively engage with the language through puzzles, descriptions, and cultural exploration. The inclusion of answers facilitates efficient assessment and supports educators in guiding students through the learning process.

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You are buying three links to the three templates so you can fully edit in canva. These half termly overviews are great to show parents the upcoming learning for the half term. Print as a double sided sheet and/ or add to your website.

This Classroom Secrets Spring Year 3 GPS Assessment Resource Pack has been created to match our GPS Scheme of Work. It is designed to assess pupil knowledge of all the blocks and small steps covered so far in the Spring term. The assessment is similar to a SATs test, with 17 questions linked to all of the small steps in Spring. The pack includes: The Year 3 assessment with 17 questions The mark scheme with content domain coverage, small step coverage and suggested levels A teacher assessment spreadsheet for gap analysis and suggested levels (Emerging, Developing, Expected and Greater Depth)

This resource provides 30 high quality photographic images of Spring. Flowers, insects, new growth and sun dappled landscapes to provide inspiration for students of all ages. Ideal for Art, English (Creative Writing), Geography, Biology .... or as a general classroom resource. Check out the huge range of images available in out shop.

This is a Spring Term Maths Assessment for Year 5 (uploaded in PDF and Word format, which is editable). ALL Year 5 maths objectives (NC 2014) are covered in the assessment. Also included is a mark scheme, instructions, tracking sheets and a spreadsheet to record the results and to give you an overall grade. The Spring assessment will allow children to demonstrate they are either below, working towards, meeting or exceeding the Year 5 objectives. This method of assessment quickly allows you not just to see individual pupils' weaknesses, but also weaknesses within the class and provides the teacher with an excellent evidence base. In this era of tracking without levels, this is an essential resource for all Year 5 teachers. Please, leave feedback for this amazing resource! The entire pack of Year 5 assessments that includes the Autumn, Spring and Summer tests is also available, as are tests and packs for ALL year groups. Visit my shop (by clicking on my username) to find these resources, science assessments + lots more!

A resource all about Spring! Focusing on how the seasons change, and looking at the flowers, birds and animals of spring. A resource suitable for students of all ages, you could use this resource in class or assembly, or print out the images for a classroom display. Please note, this resource is a PDF file.

5 week arithmetic plan Daily arithmetic practice for year 5

A flexible teaching resource for primary aged children. A quartet for voices and percussion. This resource is intended to be used as flexibly as possible by teachers and their students. It may be used as a stand-alone piece for performance, as a warm-up to a music or singing lesson or as a unit of work. The set includes; Teacher Notes; Full score in 4 parts for voices and percussion instruments; Creative planning grid for Key Stage 2 with ideas for lessons and activities. Instrumentation The notation is for voices and any percussion instruments. Additionally, any instruments which use the treble clef including tuned percussion may be used. The voice parts may be doubled by instruments in any octave. Aims These quartet meet the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 2 and 3. (2013) and ABRSM music medals. This unit of work also supports ‘A national Plan for Music Education’ (2022, pp.15 -34).

Word work: for writing Spring words inside the bubble letters.

This is a Spring Term Maths Assessment for Year 4 (uploaded in PDF and Word format, which is editable). ALL Year 4 maths objectives (NC 2014) are covered in the assessment. Also included is a mark scheme, instructions, tracking sheets and a spreadsheet to record the results and to give you an overall grade. The Spring assessment will allow children to demonstrate they are either below, working towards, meeting or exceeding the Year 4 objectives. This method of assessment quickly allows you not just to see individual pupils' weaknesses, but also weaknesses within the class and provides the teacher with an excellent evidence base. In this era of tracking without levels, this is an essential resource for all Year 4 teachers. Please, leave feedback for this amazing resource! The entire pack of Year 4 assessments that includes the Autumn, Spring and Summer tests is also available, as are tests and packs for ALL year groups. Visit my shop (by clicking on my username) to find these resources, science assessments + lots more!

Combine maths and art this spring with this fun, no-prep pack of 12 Spring Symmetry Worksheets. Students will explore geometry, reflection and symmetry while creating beautiful spring themed artworks. The resource is entirely black and white and no preparation is required to use it - just print and go. The completed worksheets make a lovely wall display. What’s Included This pack contains 12 symmetry drawing worksheets in three differentiated levels for easy classroom use. 6 easier half page pictures: Tulip, Butterfly, Piglet, Frog, Strawberry and Flowerpot. 6 more challenging full page pictures: Daffodils, Hen and chicks, Rainy day, Bouquet, Sheep and Nest. Three Levels of Differentiation Colour Only: The full picture is given - students colour symmetrically. Partial Draw: One side is partly drawn - students complete and colour. Draw and Colour: Only one half is given - students draw the mirror image and colour. Six of the images give the left-hand side of the picture and six give the right, offering a balanced mix for practice. Why Teachers Love It Easy print-and-go setup – no prep required Supports geometry, symmetry and spatial reasoning Encourages fine motor skills and creative expression Perfect for a spring display or cross-curricular maths-art projects Use This Pack For Maths and Art integration Spring projects or seasonal lessons Early finishers or substitute lessons Homework or enrichment activities

Carefully crafted teaching presentations with everything you need to teach each small step of White Rose Maths Year 6 Spring Block 2 Percentages Unit. Each presentation follows the mastery approach of concrete, pictorial and abstract, whilst implementing all aspects of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction. Each presentation contains: *A warm-up to start the children’s thinking with AfL and metacognition style questions. *Guided practice through each new concept, providing models of strategies and worked examples. *Independent practice through differentiated varied fluency, reasoning and problem-solving questions. *Plus, a greater depth extension activity to fully show students’ understanding. *Answer sheets for teacher or students’ self/peer assessment *Student refection page to discuss the lesson’s objectives and their individual next steps. This unit contains a presentation for each of the Year 6 Spring Block 2 Percentages small steps: Fractions to percentages Equivalent FDP Order FDP Percentage of an amount 1 Percentage of an amount 2 Percentages missing values -Revised and updated for 2021/22 academic year. If you would like free access to the Year 4 review slides, please contact me directly at mrkeechsclassroom@gmail.com -This product is not affiliated with nor endorsed by White Rose Maths-

This test covers the following topics: 1. Multiplication and division (whole numbers) 2. Multiplication and division (decimal numbers) 3. Finding the value of missing angles 4. Factor trees - the product of prime factors 5. LCM 6. Negative numbers 7. Algebra (Substitution) 8. Algebra (Simplifying / Gathering like terms) 9. Fraction, decimal, percentage table 10. Identifying multiples, factors, square numbers, prime numbers and cube numbers from a list 11. Mode, median, mean and range The test can be completed in 30 minutes Total: 50 marks Answers supplied. Could also be utilised as homework/revision

A set of 8 (4 colour and 4 black and white) Spring/ Easter Bookmarks. Great as rewards, treats, prizes etc. Use the black and white version for pupils to colour their own, then laminate for durability.