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Primary teaching resources for Year 1 to Year 6 (KS1 and KS2). History, Maths and English lessons, resources, bundles, lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, displays and more. Maths and English tutoring courses also available up to Year 6 SATs and 11+ Entrance Exams.

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Primary teaching resources for Year 1 to Year 6 (KS1 and KS2). History, Maths and English lessons, resources, bundles, lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, displays and more. Maths and English tutoring courses also available up to Year 6 SATs and 11+ Entrance Exams.
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Lesson
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Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Lesson

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This lesson covers ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, their roles and responsibilities, what they wore etc. Art and DT link task at the end. The lesson is comprised of a comprehensive PowerPoint, lesson plan, printouts and resources for the following: Partner talk starter activity (timed) Numerous opportunities for partner talk/group work Numerous timed activities (timers on PP) Vocabulary focus where appropriate - identifying and discussing new vocab Inference from a picture activity (link to Reading VIPERS) Various short video clips to help aid learning / create a hook Who were the Pharaohs? Roles and responsibilities Clothing, headdresses/crowns and symbolism Famous pharaohs timeline task Tombs Tutankhamun’s tomb and its discovery, what it contained etc. Archaeology task Art and DT task - make your own Egyptian death mask Lesson plan for teacher (step-by-step)
Numbers to 10,000,000 Questions Worksheet
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Numbers to 10,000,000 Questions Worksheet

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Questions and answer sheet for ‘Numbers to 10,000,000 (ten million)’ lesson. Includes Fluency, Reasoning & Problem Solving and Greater Depth questions. Great for Year 6 (Y6) SATs revision. This question and answer sheet is part of a full lesson bundle for ‘Numbers to 10,000,000’ which includes an additional PowerPoint, lesson plan, timed activities and partner/group work opportunities. The full lesson can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/numbers-to-10-000-000-full-lesson-12747149
Numbers to 10,000,000 PowerPoint
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Numbers to 10,000,000 PowerPoint

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Interactive PowerPoint for a 'Numbers to 10,000,000 (ten million) lesson. Timed activities (timers on screen) Practice questions on screen (fluency, reasoning & problem solving, greater depth). Opportunities for pair/group work This PowerPoint is part of a full lesson bundle including lesson plan, independent question sheet and answer sheet. The full bundle can be accessed here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/numbers-to-10-000-000-full-lesson-12747149
The River Nile - Ancient Egypt (Lesson)
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The River Nile - Ancient Egypt (Lesson)

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This lesson covers the River Nile and its uses and importance to the ancient Egyptians. The lesson is comprised of a comprehensive PowerPoint, lesson plan, worksheets and printouts/scaffolding for independent tasks and includes the following: Partner talk starter activity (timed) Numerous opportunities for partner talk/group work Numerous timed activities (timers on PP) Vocabulary focus where appropriate - identifying and discussing new vocab Inference from a picture activity (link to Reading VIPERS) Various short video clips to help aid learning / create a hook Uses of the Nile (papyrus, fishing, washing, transportation, recreation etc.) Picture printout (inference task) Map printout Biodiversity worksheet (animal and plant life in the Nile) Independent tasks (Research task re: biodiversity, Map work task) Lesson plan for teacher (step-by-step)
Sports Day Pack - Everything you need!
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Sports Day Pack - Everything you need!

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Everything you need to plan and organise a whole school Sports Day for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Easily adaptable to suit your school, or just pick it up and run with it! Includes: 10 sporty activities for all year groups. 2 extra race ideas if needed. Clear instructions and equipment list for each activity. Diagrams for each activity, showing how to set up and complete. A comprehensive checklist of all equipment needed. Suggested map showing how to set out the activities on your field or playground. Score sheets for each activity. Team organisation templates x 10 Letter template to parents regarding information about the day. Certificates for winning teams.
Ancient Egyptians Introduction Lesson
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Ancient Egyptians Introduction Lesson

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This lesson is an introduction to the Ancient Egyptians and life in Ancient Egypt. This is the first in a series of 10 lessons forming a unit of work for a term. Ideal for KS2 history. This lesson is comprised of a comprehensive PowerPoint, lesson plan and scaffolding for independent tasks and includes the following: Partner talk starter activity (timed) Numerous opportunities for partner talk/group work Numerous timed activities (timers on PP) Vocabulary focus throughout - identifying and discussing new vocab Inference from pictures activity (link to Reading VIPERS) Various short videos to help aid learning / create a hook The River Nile Architecture (houses, temples, pyramids, sphinx) Food and drink Clothing & makeup Independent task (create a poster or leaflet entitled ‘An Introduction to Ancient Egypt’) Scaffolding for LA/those who need more support Printout of world map to locate Egypt Lesson plan for teacher (step-by-step)
Nature Alphabet Display (Upper & Lower Case)
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Nature Alphabet Display (Upper & Lower Case)

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Nature Alphabet Classroom Display (Upper & Lower Case) 26 printable slides, each showing one letter per page in upper and lower case. Each letter has a beautiful background showing a scene from nature. Ideal for EYFS and Key Stage One classrooms. Also useful for EAL and SEN students.
Back To School New Class Activity Pack
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Back To School New Class Activity Pack

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A selection of transition/‘get to know me’ activities for your new class. Ideal for KS1 and KS2 as each activity can be easily adapted to suit various ages. Pack includes: All About Me Factfile All About Me silhouette art activity (can make a nice classroom display) Class Bingo cards and ideas 3 Mindful colouring sheets (simple patterns) 8 Icebreaker Activities Class Birthday Display (can be printed/laminated/used as you like) Fun activities for transition week or for the first week of the new academic year.
WW2 Unit Bundle (9 Lessons) KS2
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WW2 Unit Bundle (9 Lessons) KS2

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World War 2 Unit Bundle - 9 Lessons -KS2 Everything you need to teach World War Two to your Key Stage 2 class! This bundle includes 9 lessons, each of which includes a detailed PowerPoint, a lesson plan for the teacher, differentiated and independent tasks for LA/MA/HA, scaffolding/models for independent tasks, starter activities and exit tickets, opportunities for partner talk/group work and links to relevant videos/audio where appropriate. **Lessons included: ** How did WW2 start? Areas of influence – Axis and Allied Powers Dunkirk Battle of Britain The Blitz D-Day Rationing Evacuation Roles of women in WW2 All resources are fully editable so can be used as they are or tweaked to suit individual classes and learners. Hope you find these useful! Please leave a review - it would be very much appreciated!
Roles of Women in WW2 (Full Lesson)
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Roles of Women in WW2 (Full Lesson)

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This lesson will help children to understand the roles of women during the Second World War. They will learn about the different roles played by women and why, and have the opportunity to delve deeper through their own research. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing the different roles held by women in WW2. Throughout the PowerPoint, there are various discussion questions to pose to your class - opportunities for partner talk/reflection/think, pair, share and feeding back to the class. Timed activities to boost engagement. Links to videos to add more context. Three differentiated tasks to complete. You can either complete all of the tasks or choose the most fitting task(s) for your class and ability levels. Task 1 - Hot Seat activity. Task 2 - Fact file. Task 3 - Diary entry. (More information on each task in PowerPoint and lesson plan). Scaffolding/models to support independent tasks (word mat of different roles / hot seat question bank / fact file template). Lesson plan for teacher
WW2 Evacuation - Full Lesson & Resources
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WW2 Evacuation - Full Lesson & Resources

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This lesson will help children to understand evacuation during the Second World War. They will learn what evacuation meant, who was evacuated and why, as well as what life was like for evacuaees. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what evacuation was and why it happened. Throughout the PowerPoint, there are various discussion questions to pose to your class - opportunities for partner talk/reflection/think, pair, share/whiteboard work and feeding back to the class. Timed activities to boost engagement. Three differentiated tasks to complete. You can either complete all of the tasks or choose the most fitting task(s) for your class and ability levels. Task 1 - Write a letter as if you were an evacuee writing home to your family about your experience of moving to the country. Task 2 - Write a diary entry explaining how you feel about being evacuated to the country to live with a family you don’t know. Task 3 - Create a piece of descriptive writing comparing your old life in the town/city to your new life in the countryside. *More information on each task in PowerPoint Scaffolding for all tasks to aid LA/MA pupils WW2 word mat to aid independent writing Links to videos to enhance learning Exit ticket to assess learning at the end of the lesson. Lesson plan for teacher. Tes paid licence
Numbers to 10,000,000 (Full Lesson)
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Numbers to 10,000,000 (Full Lesson)

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Numbers to 10,000,000 Lesson - Year 6 SATs Maths Lesson includes: Interactive PowerPoint with timed activities Fluency, Reasoning & Problem Solving and Greater Depth Questions Differentiated independent question sheet for all abilities Answer sheets Opportunities for pair/group work/mixed ability groups Lesson Plan for teacher
Rationing in WW2 Full Lesson & Resources
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Rationing in WW2 Full Lesson & Resources

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This lesson will help children to understand rationing during the Second World War / WW2. They will learn what rationing was, why it was introduced and which items were rationed, as well as how rationing affected people’s day to day lives. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what rationing was and and why it was introduced. Throughout the PowerPoint, there are various discussion questions to pose to your class - opportunities for partner talk/reflection/think, pair, share and feeding back to the class. There are also timed activities to boost engagement, as well as a link to a BBC Teach video on rationing. Three independent tasks to complete (including extension task). You can either complete all of the tasks or choose the most fitting task(s) for your class and ability levels. Task 1 - Create a poster or double page spread detailing everything you have learned about rationing in WW2. Information mat included to help with this. Task 2 - Design your own ration book or clothing coupon book. Extension Task - Research wartime recipes and create an ingredients list and step-by-step method using ingredients that you could buy with your ration quota. Lesson plan for teacher.
The Blitz - WW2 Lesson (with PowerPoint)
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The Blitz - WW2 Lesson (with PowerPoint)

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This lesson will help children to understand the events of The Blitz during the Second World War. They will learn what the Blitz was, which cities were targeted and why, as well as the types of safety measures put in place by the government and general public. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what happened during the Blitz and why it took place. Throughout the PowerPoint, there are various discussion questions to pose to your class - opportunities for partner talk/reflection/think, pair, share and feeding back to the class. Timed activities to boost engagement. Three differentiated tasks to complete. You can either complete all of the tasks or choose the most fitting task(s) for your class and ability levels. Task 1 - Make an air raid poster to instruct people on what to do during an air raid. Try to include the following: Air Raid Siren, Blackout, Types of Shelters, any other information. Task 2 - Create a Blitz fact file. Use a double page spread in your book to record all of the key information you have learned about the Blitz. What / when was the Blitz? What safety measures were put in place? Air raid sirens, types of shelters etc. Task 3 - Imagine you were a child in London during an air raid. Write a diary entry to document your experience. Where were you when the siren sounded? What did you do? How did you feel? Who were you with? What was the aftermath of the attack like? Extension or Homework task option - make an Anderson shelter. Exit ticket to assess learning at the end of the lesson. Lesson plan for teacher.
'D-Day' Lesson and Resources (WW2)
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'D-Day' Lesson and Resources (WW2)

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This lesson will help children to understand the events of D-Day (DDay) during the Second World War. They will learn who was involved, the events that lead to its success and the impact it had on the rest of WW2. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what happened in the lead up to and during D-Day - what it was, causes, who was involved, what happened, why it was successful etc. Throughout the PowerPoint there are various discussion questions to pose to your class - opportunities for partner talk/group work and feeding back to the class. There are several timed activities to help boost engagement. Three differentiated tasks to complete. You can either complete all of the tasks or choose the most fitting task(s) for your class and ability levels. Task 1 - double page spread detailing the main events of D-Day to be presented in a style of your choice (poster, timeline, storyboard etc.) Task 2 - Group work - working together to discuss why D-Day was successful and how close it was to being a failure. Discuss and present to the class on large sugar paper. DT and Art links - design and make your own D-Day medal / Make your own paratrooper. Instruction sheets and templates/examples are provided for this task. Additional resources listed on instruction sheet. Exit ticket to assess learning at the end of the lesson. Lesson plan for teacher.
The Battle of Britain WW2 (Full Lesson)
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The Battle of Britain WW2 (Full Lesson)

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This lesson will help children to understand the events of the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. They will learn who was involved, what caused the battle and the impact it had on the rest of WW2. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what happened during the Battle of Britain: what it was, causes, who was involved, the four phases Churchill’s speech (link to recording) Real RAF pilots’ stories, impact etc. (link to recording) Opportunities for partner talk/group work, timed activities to boost engagement. Two independent tasks to complete. These can be given to all children, or can be used as differentiation depending on ability: Task 1 – present the events of the Battle of Britain in a style of their choice. Task 2 – Write a diary entry about the events of the Battle of Britain from the perspective of an RAF pilot. Exit ticket to assess learning at the end of the lesson. Lesson plan for teacher. Sheet for group activity
Dunkirk WW2 - Full Lesson & PowerPoint
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Dunkirk WW2 - Full Lesson & PowerPoint

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This lesson will help children to understand the events at Dunkirk during the Second World War. They will learn who was involved, why the troops needed to be evacuated, the role of the ‘Little Ships’ and more. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what happened at Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo. Also includes a ‘hook’ in the form of the ‘Dunkirk’ film trailer, as well as Churchill’s famous speech recording. Lots of opportunities for partner talk, group work and critical thinking. Several timed activities to boost engagement. Three tasks to complete. These can be given to all children, or can be used as differentiation depending on ability. Tasks include: Task 1 – present the events at Dunkirk in a style of their choice. Task 2 – Worksheet - Do you think Dunkirk was a success for Britain? Task 3 – Churchill’s speech - write your own. Exit ticket to assess learning at the end of the lesson. Lesson plan for teacher.
WW2 Allies & Axis Powers (Lesson & PP)
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WW2 Allies & Axis Powers (Lesson & PP)

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Pupils will be able to describe and explain who the Allied and Axis Powers were in WW2 and be able to match the leaders to their countries. HA/MA children will be able to write a short biography of the leaders. This resource includes: PowerPoint with starter partner talk activities focussing on key vocabulary, followed by an explanation of who the Allied and Axis Powers were and who the leaders of each country were. Includes a ‘fact finder’ activity to keep pupils engaged LA/Supported activity - matching activity (cutting and sticking leaders and countries into the correct column to show areas of influence. MA/HA activity - double page spread detailing who was who in WW2 - pictures of leaders to cut out and present however the children would like to. Extension - write a short biography for two leaders. Lesson plan for teacher. Matching activity sheet Fact Finder sheet Pictures of leaders and flags for independent activity
Light Knowledge Organiser - Science
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Light Knowledge Organiser - Science

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Science knowledge organiser for Year 3 ‘Light’ unit. Includes key vocabulary and ‘sticky knowledge’ for children to refer back to throughout the unit. Useful for setting learning objectives and assessment for learning.