Boost reading skills with this KS2 Rainplayer unit! Ideal for Maya history links, with 9 reading sessions, writing tasks, and a teacher’s guide.
Dive into Rainplayer by David Wisniewski with this fully planned reading unit designed for upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5/6). Perfect for teachers looking to connect reading with a Maya history topic, this resource supports nine in-depth sessions focused on developing essential skills: inference, vocabulary, summarising, retrieval, questioning, background knowledge, and reading fluency.
What’s included:
PowerPoint slides for 9 fully planned whole class reading sessions (with the flexibility to split the final session into two lessons for deeper engagement).
Scaffolded writing frame for Step 9, helping pupils consolidate and extend their understanding through structured writing support.
Storyboard activity resource for Step 8, encouraging creative retelling and sequencing of the story.
Teacher’s guide with clear instructions, lesson objectives, and top tips for making the most of every session.
Please note: The book Rainplayer by David Wisniewski is not included in this resource but can be purchased on Amazon or from other book retailers.
Why Choose This Resource?
Ready-to-teach: No prep needed—just download and go!
Perfect for Year 5/6 whole class reading sessions, adaptable for mixed-age classes.
Encourages creativity and critical thinking through interactive activities and structured writing tasks.
Developed by an experienced primary teacher with a focus on curriculum-linked objectives and engaging lesson delivery.
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Prehistoric Britain: Stone Age, Bronze Age & Iron Age - KS2 History Lesson
Engage your class with this fully-prepared KS2 history lesson on Prehistoric Britain! Explore the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age through interactive activities, guided discussions, and a structured timeline task.
What’s Included?
PowerPoint Presentation (visually engaging & easy to follow)
Teacher Subject Knowledge Sheet (clear explanations & background info)
Guided & Independent Activities (timeline task, discussions & questioning)
Key Vocabulary & Chronology (building historical understanding)
Learning Objectives:
Understand what prehistory is and how we learn about it.
Identify and sequence the three main prehistoric periods.
Explore the impact of stone, bronze, and iron tools on early human life.
Perfect for Year 3 or Year 4 teachers covering prehistory in the National Curriculum! This lesson is structured to promote historical enquiry, develop chronology skills, and engage pupils with fascinating prehistoric life.
Download now and bring Prehistoric Britain to life in your classroom!