The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
This 5-lesson unit helps UKS2 students learn how to write playscripts based on Charles Dickensβ classic A Christmas Carol. Students will explore key writing and drama skills, including the structure of a playscript, the role of a director, and how to incorporate stage directions. Ideal for Year 5 and Year 6 students, this unit combines creative writing with drama, covering national curriculum objectives.
Whatβs Included:
β 5 detailed writing lessons
β PowerPoint presentation for each lesson
β Worksheet for students with differentiated tasks
β WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) playscripts
β Playscript of A Christmas Carol
β Chapter 1 of A Christmas Carol
β Scaffolding planning sheets
β Stage photos to describe
β Differentiated checklists
β Starter grammar activities
β Links to videos, images, and websites
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Lesson 1 β Introduction to playscripts: Students identify the key features of a playscript and act out a short scene.
β Lesson 2 β Planning a playscript: Students plan their playscript using stage directions and consider scene setting.
β Lesson 3 β Writing the playscript: Students write their own playscripts with a focus on dialogue and stage directions.
β Lesson 4 β Editing and refining: Students revise their playscripts based on feedback and self-assessment.
β Lesson 5 β Final performance: Students perform their playscripts in front of the class.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Supports creative writing and drama skills development
β Provides clear structure for writing playscripts
β Differentiated resources cater to a range of learning abilities
β Includes multimedia resources to enrich learning
β Easy-to-follow lesson plans save time for teachers
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for UKS2 students learning about playscripts, drama, or A Christmas Carol. Perfect for creative writing lessons, drama activities, or festive-themed lessons during the Christmas period.
You may also be interested inβ¦
β KS2 Christmas Poetry Unit - 3 Lessons, PowerPoints, Resources
β KS2 Guided Reading - Haunted Christmas
β UKS2 Guided Reading - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
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This engaging Food Art Unit consists of 3 outstanding lessons that focus on food-related art techniques. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 students, these lessons, created by an experienced art lead, can be taught across 5 sessions to offer a comprehensive, creative exploration of food through art.
Whatβs Included:
β Detailed PowerPoints and lesson plans for each session
β Student work examples for inspiration
β Resource sheets to support student learning
Key Learning Objectives:
β Develop line-making skills and create observational drawings from life, focusing on detail
β Learn single and cross-hatching techniques to produce varied artistic effects
β Use oil pastels to create a vibrant fruity composition, applying key techniques
β Work with clay to craft miniature 3D pieces of fruit, enhancing understanding of shape and texture
Why Choose This Food Art Unit?
This Food Art Unit is perfect for teachers seeking to bring food-themed art into the classroom in a fun and educational way. It is designed to develop creative skills and artistic techniques in students, all while exploring the theme of food. The unit is ideal for primary school students in both KS1 and KS2, offering flexibility and scope for both beginner and more advanced learners.
Other Resources You May Be Interested In:
KS2 Dig for Victory Food Technology Unit β 5 Outstanding Lessons
KS2 Food Unit β 8 Outstanding Lessons β Geography / Food Technology
Water Themed Art Unit β 5 Outstanding Lessons
KS1 Art Unit: Exploring Mark Making Techniques and Drawing Skills β x6 Lessons
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This Food Art Unit provides a hands-on, engaging, and educational experience for students, perfect for primary school art lessons in KS1 and KS2.
A fully planned and resourced KS2 lesson on Honesty, perfect for teaching British Values and encouraging meaningful classroom discussion. This lesson has been used in an OFSTED observation and was rated Outstanding.
Whatβs included:
β A clear, structured lesson plan
β Engaging and editable PowerPoint presentation
β Activities that promote personal reflection and whole-class collaboration
Ideal for:
β British Values curriculum
β Character education or PSHE
β OFSTED interview or observation lessons
β Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 (easily adapted across KS2)
This lesson supports pupils in exploring what honesty means, why it matters in everyday life, and how it links to respect, trust, and fairness.
It works well as a standalone lesson or as part of a wider PSHE or values-based unit.
Search terms: OFSTED observation | British Values | Honesty lesson KS2 | Interview lesson Y4 | Outstanding lesson PSHE | Year 3 4 5 6 interview lesson
This resource includes 135 maths mastery challenges across 21 sticker sheets for Year 5, supporting deeper reasoning, fluency, and problem-solving skills. Designed for KS2 pupils, the activities focus on key areas of the Year 5 maths curriculum to build confidence and consolidate learning.
Whatβs Included:
β 21 printable sticker sheets with 135 individual maths mastery challenges.
β Topics covered: addition, subtraction, place value, multiplication, division, measurement, geometry, fractions, and statistics.
β Ready-to-print format for sticker sheets or cut-out use.
β Link to a free sample (Addition and Subtraction sheet available in the shop).
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Use during starter activities to revisit previous learning.
β Integrate challenges into the main lesson for reasoning practice.
β Apply as exit tickets or plenary tasks to check understanding.
β Suitable for independent work, pair discussions, or small group problem solving.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Supports greater depth in Year 5 maths topics.
β Encourages independent and critical thinking skills.
β Flexible for a range of uses including interventions, early finishers, and revision.
β Helps pupils apply knowledge across different areas of maths.
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for Year 5 maths lessons, KS2 problem solving sessions, SATs preparation, morning starters, intervention groups, or independent learning tasks.
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This outstanding Key Stage 1 English lesson is designed to help children develop their use of adjectives to describe nouns in exciting and effective ways. Perfect for interviews, OFSTED observations or to enhance your high-quality writing lessons, this detailed lesson pack includes everything you need to deliver an engaging and supportive learning experience.
Aligned with Year 1 and Year 2 writing objectives, this pack includes differentiated activities and clear modelling to support all learners. Children will explore rich vocabulary, improve sentence construction, and build confidence in descriptive writing.
Whatβs Included:
β A detailed and fully resourced lesson plan with step-by-step teaching guidance
β A 11-slide PowerPoint with teacher voiceovers, modelling, and key questions to prompt discussion
β A starter activity that turns children into βAdjective Detectivesβ to improve boring sentences
β A high-quality descriptive paragraph for an adjective identification task
β Adjective image cards to inspire descriptive sentence writing
β A differentiated worksheet with three levels of challenge (mild, spicy, hot)
β A Writerβs Chair label for your plenary session
β Sentence scaffolds and an adjective word bank to support lower ability learners
Learning Objective:
To be able to use adjectives to describe nouns in my writing.
Success Criteria:
β I can explain what an adjective is
β I can choose exciting and accurate adjectives
β I can use adjectives in full sentences that create clear pictures in the readerβs mind
β I can improve my sentences by choosing better adjectives
Why Teachers Love This Pack:
β¦Ώ Perfect for interviews β detailed, creative, and structured
β¦Ώ Includes built-in differentiation and assessment for learning
β¦Ώ Promotes oracy, vocabulary development, and independent writing
β¦Ώ Encourages children to reflect and edit using peer feedback
β¦Ώ Designed to align with Key Stage 1 writing objectives from the National Curriculum
Ideal for Year 1 or Year 2 children, this lesson can be used as a standalone session or as part of a longer unit on creative writing or setting descriptions.
Set yourself apart with a truly outstanding KS1 writing lesson that is fun, effective, and fully resourced!
Get ready to transform your school into a bustling post office with this exciting and educational resource pack! Your students will love taking on the roles of postmasters and sorters, while learning valuable skills along the way.
Whatβs Inside?
β Editable Display Pack:
β Lunchtime Passes: Official-looking passes to give your postal service that extra special touch!
β Collection and Delivery Times Display: A clear and colourful display to keep everyone informed about mail schedules.
β Editable Class List: Easily add your class names and details for smooth mail delivery.
β Easy-to-Use Spreadsheet: A clever spreadsheet that automatically calculates the total number of cards posted to each class! Perfect for keeping accurate records.
β Rota Sheets: Handy rota sheets to organise your student post office workers, with clear sections for responsibilities.
Why This Resource Is Awesome:
β Real-World Learning: Students will develop practical skills like organisation, teamwork, and responsibility.
β Maths Made Fun: The spreadsheet helps students understand data and calculations in a fun and engaging way.
β Literacy in Action: Writing and delivering messages encourages literacy skills.
β Social Skills: Students learn to communicate and work together effectively.
β School Community Building: This project brings the whole school together in a fun and interactive way.
How It Works:
β Set up a post office area in your school.
Students write and address messages (or cards) to their friends and teachers.
β The student post office team collects, sorts, and delivers the mail.
β Use the spreadsheet to track deliveries and the rota sheets to organise your team!
Perfect for:
β Christmas cards
β Birthday cards
β PSHE lessons
β Maths activities
β Literacy development
β Whole-school projects
β Building a positive school community
This KS2 swimming unit contains 12 structured intermediate-level PE lesson plans focused on developing key water confidence and swimming techniques. Pupils build on basic water skills to improve stamina, technique, and confidence with and without swimming aids. Lessons are progressive and suitable for children who are ready to move beyond beginner swimming.
Designed for lower and upper KS2, each session supports swimming proficiency in line with national curriculum aims, including stroke development, floating, underwater control, and safe pool exits.
Whatβs included:
β 12 detailed lesson plans in PDF format
β Each plan includes learning objectives, success criteria, warm-up, teaching input, main activity, differentiation, plenary, and resources needed
β Low-prep and ready to use
β Lesson structure:
β Lesson 1: Pupils learn to jump safely into deeper water and swim up to 15 metres with or without aids
β Lesson 2: Focus on pushing and gliding through water and rolling from front to back
β Lesson 3: Pupils practise front crawl leg action to swim without support
β Lesson 4: Tuck floating and collecting objects from the pool floor
β Lesson 5: Linking three floating shapes and swimming 10 metres using front crawl legs
β Lesson 6: Introduction to breaststroke leg movements on front and back
β Lesson 7: Performing underwater handstands and exiting the pool without steps
β Lesson 8: Water somersaults linked with push and glide technique
β Lesson 9: Using sculling technique to move forwards with face in the water
β Lesson 10: Changing from front to back stroke and back again smoothly
β Lesson 11: Underwater propulsion using breaststroke leg action
β Lesson 12: Swimming different distances and choosing the most effective stroke
Why itβs useful:
β Fully aligned with KS2 PE national curriculum swimming outcomes
β Builds water confidence, control and technique
β Differentiated success criteria to support mixed ability groups
β Lessons build in difficulty and encourage independent swimming
Suggested use cases:
Ideal for KS2 swimming instruction in school pool settings | PE units focused on stroke development and water safety | Termly swimming blocks | Suitable for Years 4, 5 or 6 depending on ability
Search tags:
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This advanced swimming unit for KS2 consists of 12 lesson plans designed to develop advanced water skills, focusing on stroke technique, team swimming, and endurance. Pupils will work on refining their strokes, increasing their distance, and mastering complex water techniques such as dives, turns, and water safety. These lessons are suitable for pupils who are ready to progress beyond beginner and intermediate levels.
Each lesson includes clear learning objectives, success criteria, differentiated activities, and teaching resources, making it easy to use in the classroom.
Whatβs included:
β 12 detailed lesson plans in PDF format
β Each plan includes learning objectives, success criteria, starter activity, main teaching input, group/independent activity, plenary, and resource list
β Practical activities with water safety focus and technique refinement
β Low-prep and ready to use
β Lesson structure:
β Lesson 1: Swimming as part of a relay team, recognising team strengths, and choosing the fastest stroke
β Lesson 2: Performing a mushroom float and completing a swimming challenge to collect and carry objects
β Lesson 3: Maintaining correct body position for effective backstroke technique
β Lesson 4: Performing a crouching dive and choosing effective strokes for long-distance swimming
β Lesson 5: Surface diving and collecting objects from the pool floor while swimming continuously
β Lesson 6: Treading water and staying afloat using a rescue aid as part of a group
β Lesson 7: Performing a tumble turn and linking it with a swimming stroke
β Lesson 8: Performing breaststroke arm movements and combining them with leg actions for fluent swimming
β Lesson 9: Working with a partner to identify and improve weaker swimming strokes
β Lesson 10: Linking lengths of front crawl using an effective turn
β Lesson 11: Entering the water safely using a head-up entry, retrieving objects, and swimming for an extended period
β Lesson 12: Swimming 25 metres in a chosen stroke and applying techniques to finish a race
Why itβs useful:
β Fully aligned with KS2 PE national curriculum swimming outcomes
β Focus on advanced swimming techniques and water safety
β Differentiated activities to support pupils at varying skill levels
β Includes both individual and team activities
β Encourages endurance, control, and technique improvement
Suggested use cases:
Ideal for KS2 swimming lessons | Suitable for pupils working at an intermediate to advanced swimming level | Perfect for swimming competitions, stroke technique improvement, and water safety training
Search tags:
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Fully resourced 20-lesson English unit based on Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah. Designed for upper KS2, this writing sequence supports pupils in developing empathy, expression, and a clear understanding of post-war migration through a wide range of purposeful writing outcomes. Pupils explore racism, identity and belonging while responding creatively and formally to events in the novel.
β Includes:
β 20 detailed lesson plans
β 20 editable PowerPoint presentations
β 39 resources (PDF/Word) including:
βββ Word banks and writing frames
βββ Worksheets and support sheets
βββ Emotions line graph and timeline templates
βββ Prompt cards and WAGOLLs
βββ Suggested website links for research
(A massive 60 files in total!)
β Lesson Sequence Overview:
β Introduction & Prediction β Read the prologue and raise questions about the text
β Historical Context β Build a timeline of Jamaicaβs history and post-war migration
β Personal Writing β Diary entries, informal letters, and emotion tracking from Leonardβs perspective
β Poetry & Performance β Study and perform βWindrush Childβ by John Agard; write original poetry
β Discussion & Empathy β Advice writing for new pupils, formal letters about racist incidents, and speeches responding to injustice
β Final Outcome β Write a persuasive pitch to the local council for a monument to the Windrush generation
β Why This Resource Works:
β Fully planned and ready to teach
β Wide range of engaging, purposeful writing tasks
β Supports history and PSHE links for deeper understanding
β Encourages empathy, reflection and real-world application
Ideal For:
KS2 English | Year 5 & 6 writing | Windrush topic | Black British history | Cross-curricular units linking English, History, and PSHE | 30β60 minute literacy lessons
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Outstanding Observation Pack | Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Differentiated Worksheets, Visuals & More
This fun, high-quality writing lesson is designed to help Key Stage 1 pupils use βandβ to join ideas in a sentence β a key objective in the KS1 English curriculum. Perfect for interview lessons, formal observations or outstanding SPaG teaching, this pack includes everything you need to impress and engage.
With a memorable burger visual metaphor and creative, differentiated tasks, this lesson supports pupils to write more complex sentences with confidence and independence.
Whatβs Included:
β Outstanding Lesson Plan β includes learning objective, success criteria, modelling, AFL, differentiation and plenary
β Engaging PowerPoint β introduces βandβ as a joining word with clear examples and interactive modelling
β βAndβ Connector Poster β visualise sentence structure as a burger (Top bun = idea 1, Filling = βandβ, Bottom bun = idea 2)
β Differentiated Worksheets:
Mild β sentence matching or cloze activities
Spicy β scaffolded writing using βandβ
Hot β independent sentence construction with own ideas
β βAndβ Hero Badges β printable reward stickers or table badges for pupils who join ideas correctly
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
β Designed for interview or Ofsted-ready lessons
β Creative visuals and metaphors to aid understanding
β Clear progression with differentiated support
β Encourages sentence-building and early editing skills
β Adaptable for Year 1 or 2, whole-class or small-group use
Ideal For:
β English/SPaG writing lessons in KS1
β Job interviews or demo lessons
β Observed lessons for performance management or SLT visits
β Grammar boosters or writing interventions
β Sentence-level writing practice
Download today for an easy-to-deliver, high-impact lesson that leaves a lasting impression.
Get your class writing βsuper sentencesβ with confidence β and your observers taking notes for all the right reasons!
This beginners swimming unit includes 12 fully planned PE lessons designed to introduce pupils to key water safety and swimming skills. Ideal for KS1 and lower KS2, each lesson focuses on building confidence, technique and stamina through structured progression. The resource includes clear learning objectives, success criteria, teaching input, differentiated activities, and plenary guidance.
Whatβs Included:
β 12 detailed swimming lesson plans (PDF format)
β Clear learning objectives and success criteria for every lesson
β Warm-up, main activity, teaching points, differentiation and plenary
β Guidance on equipment and preparation
β Low-prep format suitable for PE teachers and non-specialists
Lesson Overview / Structure:
β Lesson 1 β Moving Through Water
L.O: Use a range of movements in water while keeping balance and following a partner.
β Lesson 2 β Floating and Creating Shapes
L.O: Lift feet off the pool floor and float using different body positions.
β Lesson 3 β Hand Pulls
L.O: Move forward in water using hand movements with feet off the floor.
β Lesson 4 β Confidence with Water
L.O: Place face in the water and blow bubbles while holding breath.
β Lesson 5 β Front Floating
L.O: Float on front and return to a standing position safely.
β Lesson 6 β Back Floating
L.O: Float on back and return to standing with control.
β Lesson 7 β Kicking on Back with Float
L.O: Swim short distances on the back using correct leg kicks.
β Lesson 8 β Push and Glide
L.O: Push from the side of the pool and glide confidently.
β Lesson 9 β Back Sculling
L.O: Use sculling technique to swim on the back without a float.
β Lesson 10 β Doggy Paddle Technique
L.O: Swim short distances on the front using doggy paddle action.
β Lesson 11 β Glide into Stroke
L.O: Transition from gliding into swimming actions on front and back.
β Lesson 12 β Distance Swimming
L.O: Swim sustained distances on front and back with control.
Why Itβs Useful:
β Fully sequenced unit with progressive skill development
β Suitable for non-specialist teachers delivering swimming lessons
β Includes differentiation to support varying abilities
β Encourages water confidence, safety and technique
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for KS1 and lower KS2 PE lessons, swimming units, or sports premium-funded sessions. Suitable for indoor or outdoor pool settings with instructor support.
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Super Sentences Punctuation Lesson | Full Pack with Lesson Plan, Worksheets & Posters
Looking for a high-impact, fun and Ofsted-worthy punctuation lesson for Key Stage 1? Whether youβre preparing for an interview or want an outstanding observation lesson, this complete teaching pack has everything you need to teach capital letters and full stops with confidence.
Whatβs Included:
β Detailed Lesson Plan β clear objectives, differentiation, modelling, AFL & plenary
β Interactive PowerPoint β engaging slides to model sentence structure and punctuation
β Capes & Shields Punctuation Poster β reinforce the superhero punctuation theme
β Fix the Sentence Worksheet β children identify and correct sentences
β Punctuation Superhero Poster β a colourful classroom visual to support learning
β My Super Sentences Worksheet β children apply what theyβve learned by writing their own
β Self-Check Sheet β encourages independent checking of capital letters and full stops
β Peer Assessment Sheet β structured peer review activity
β Teacher Reflection Template β evaluate and reflect on the lesson delivery and outcomes
Why Teachers Love This Lesson:
β Perfect for interviews or formal lesson observations
β Fully aligned with KS1 national curriculum for writing
β Memorable superhero theme to keep learners engaged
β Encourages independent editing and peer feedback
β Ready to print and teach β no prep required
Ideal For:
β KS1 English / SPaG lessons
β Year 1 or Year 2 observation lessons
β Interview demonstration lessons
β Writing interventions or grammar boosters
β Whole-class or small group teaching
Instant download. Editable & printable files included.
Get pupils excited about writing super sentences while demonstrating your teaching skills with this creative, curriculum-aligned punctuation lesson
Explore Hindu beliefs with 6 engaging KS2 RE lessons! Learn about Dharma, Karma, Moksha & more. Full plans, PowerPoints, activities & WAGOLLs included. This resource makes teaching Hindu concepts easy and fun!
Whatβs Inside:
β Lesson 1: Who is Brahman? Discover the main God and other Hindu deities.
β Lesson 2: What is Atman? Explore the idea of the inner self.
β Lesson 3: What is Samsara? Learn about the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
β Lesson 4: How does Dharma affect daily life? Understand duties and responsibilities.
β Lesson 5: What is Ahimsa? Discover the importance of non-violence and kindness.
β Lesson 6: Why do Hindus want to be good? Explore how Dharma, Karma, and Moksha influence their lives.
Also Includes:
β 6 detailed lesson plans
β PowerPoints for each lesson
β The story of Svetaketu
β Worksheets
β Helpful WAGOLL examples
β A Diamond 9 activity set
β A Values Tree activity
β Child-friendly statements
β A comic strip template
β A paragraph writing help sheet
Perfect for bringing Hindu teachings to life in your classroom!
Tags: KS2, Key Stage 2, UKS2, Year 5, Year 6, religion, hinduism, religious education, ofsted, observation
Modern Fairy Tale Writing Pack | 15 Lessons for Year 3 & 4 | Creative Writing, Character & Setting Descriptions
This comprehensive 15-lesson pack is designed to turn your Year 3 and Year 4 students into confident storytellers through modern fairy tale writing. Focused on teaching traditional tales, character development, setting descriptions, and the use of descriptive language, this resource walks pupils through each stage of the writing processβfrom planning and drafting to editing and redrafting.
Key Features:
β 15 Detailed Lessons: Carefully structured lessons to guide students through the process of writing modern fairy tales.
β PowerPoints & WAGOLL Examples: Editable PowerPoints and What A Good One Looks Like (WAGOLL) examples for clear student guidance.
β Engaging Activities: Tasks that focus on the 5 senses, complex sentences, similes, metaphors, and figurative language to enhance creative writing.
β Creative Writing Focus: Activities to help students develop strong characters, settings, and storylines while applying literacy skills such as grammar and analysis.
β Independent & Group Work: A mix of individual and group activities to cater to diverse learning styles.
β Checklists & Plenaries: Keep students on track with writing goals and encourage self-reflection through plenary activities.
Perfect For:
Year 3 & Year 4 creative writing lessons
Developing descriptive language and storytelling abilities
Teaching essential literacy skills in an engaging format
Supporting assessment preparation and Ofsted observations
This ready-to-use resource is ideal for teachers aiming to inspire young writers and boost their literacy skills in an exciting, creative way.
Tags: LKS2, Key Stage 2, Lower Key Stage 2, Year 3, Year 4, fairy tale writing, creative writing, literacy lessons, story settings, character descriptions, Ofsted, similes, metaphors, teacher resources.
Bring St. Patrickβs Day to life with this engaging and educational maths activity!
This resource pack provides everything you need to create a hands-on, interactive learning experience for your EYFS or KS1 children. Perfect for a tuff tray activity, this pack encourages counting, number recognition, and fine motor skills with a magical leprechaun twist!
Whatβs Included:
β 9 Recipe Cards β Featuring fun St. Patrickβs Day βPot of Gold Treatβ combinations, each card instructs children to count out specific quantities of gold coins, rainbow sweets, shamrocks, and more.
β 10 Pages of Cut-Out Ingredients β Vibrant and visually appealing images of St. Patrickβs Day-themed treats, including a golden pot, ready to be cut out and used for the activity.
How to Use:
β Set up a tuff tray with the cut-out ingredients to create a magical St. Patrickβs Day counting activity.
β Children select a recipe card and count out the required number of each ingredient.
β They then fill their golden pot with the correct items, following the recipe.
You can even get a little cauldron from Halloween and use it to fill up the pot.
Learning Benefits:
β Develops counting skills and number recognition.
β Enhances fine motor skills through cutting and arranging small objects.
β Encourages problem-solving and following instructions.
β Inspires imaginative play with a fun, festive theme.
Perfect for St. Patrickβs Day celebrations, number-based activities, or themed tuff tray setups!
Ways to Use This Resource:
β As a guided maths activity.
β As an independent learning centre.
β As a fun and engaging home learning task.
Make learning phonics a lucky charm with these St. Patrickβs Day Initial Sound Peg Cards!
This engaging resource is perfect for celebrating St. Patrickβs Day while reinforcing essential early literacy skills. Featuring 16 beautifully illustrated cards, children will have a blast identifying initial sounds and developing their phonemic awareness.
Whatβs Inside:
β 16 Vibrant Picture Cards: Each card showcases a clear, captivating image related to St. Patrickβs Day (clover, leprechaun, pot of gold, etc.).
β Three Letter Options: Below each picture, three letter choices are presented, allowing children to select the correct initial sound.
β Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards encourage fine motor skill development alongside phonics practice.
β Can also be laminated to be drawn on with whiteboard pens
Other St. Patrickβs Day resources:
β Create Your Pot of Gold Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
Learning Benefits:
β Reinforces Initial Sound Recognition: Helps children identify and differentiate between initial sounds in words.
β Develops Phonemic Awareness: Strengthens the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
β Enhances Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces St. Patrickβs Day-themed vocabulary.
β Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct letter promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
β Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning phonics fun and hands-on.
How to Use:
β Children look at the picture on each card.
β They say the word aloud and listen for the initial sound.
β They then use a peg to mark the correct letter from the three options provided.
Ideal for:
β EYFS and KS1 classrooms
β Phonics lessons
β Learning centers
β Home learning
β St. Patrickβs Day activities
Engage KS2 students with this comprehensive 6-lesson RE unit, βWhat Would Jesus Do?β (WWJD).
Explore Gospel accounts, parables, and the Sermon on the Mount, teaching kindness, compassion, and Christian values.
Perfect for religious education, this resource includes detailed PowerPoints, interactive activities, and reflection tasks.
Students will learn about Jesusβ teachings, actions, and how they inspire modern charities like the Leprosy Mission.
Foster critical thinking with role-play scenarios, Gospel Vision Maps, and sticky knowledge quizzes.
Ideal for exploring Christian beliefs and ethical decision-making. T
his ready-to-use pack features lesson plans, worksheets, and WAGOLL examples.
Enhance your RE curriculum with this engaging WWJD resource!
Tags: key stage two, year 5, year 6, year 3, year 4, christianity, understanding christianity, outstanding
Make learning phonics a flipping good time with these Pancake Day Initial Sound Peg Cards!
This engaging resource is perfect for celebrating Pancake Day while reinforcing essential early literacy skills. Featuring 20 beautifully illustrated cards, children will have a blast identifying initial sounds and developing their phonemic awareness.
Whatβs Inside:
β 20 Vibrant Picture Cards: Each card showcases a clear, captivating image related to Pancake Day (pancakes, syrup, milk, etc.).
β Three Letter Options: Below each picture, three letter choices are presented, allowing children to select the correct initial sound.
β Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards encourage fine motor skill development alongside phonics practice.
β Can also be laminated to be drawn on with whiteboard pens
Other Pancake Day resources:
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
Learning Benefits:
β Reinforces Initial Sound Recognition: Helps children identify and differentiate between initial sounds in words.
β Develops Phonemic Awareness: Strengthens the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
β Enhances Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces Pancake Day-themed vocabulary.
β Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct letter promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
β Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning phonics fun and hands-on.
How to Use:
β Children look at the picture on each card.
β They say the word aloud and listen for the initial sound.
β They then use a peg to mark the correct letter from the three options provided.
Ideal for:
β EYFS and KS1 classrooms
β Phonics lessons
β Learning centers
β Home learning
β Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday activities
Make counting a sweet treat with these Pancake Day Number Match Peg Cards!
This engaging and interactive resource is perfect for reinforcing number recognition and counting skills during your Pancake Day celebrations. Children will love matching the correct number of items to the corresponding numeral using pegs.
Whatβs Inside:
β 20 Number Peg Cards: Each card features a clear image related to Pancake Day (e.g., pancakes, berries, chocolate chips) and three number options at the bottom.
β Duplicate Picture Boxes: At the top of each card, there are duplicate images of the item, allowing children to count them accurately.
β Perfect for Pegging: Designed for use with pegs (not included), these cards promote fine motor skill development alongside number recognition.
Combine this with:
β Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
Learning Benefits:
β Reinforces Number Recognition: Helps children identify and match numerals to quantities.
β Develops Counting Skills: Strengthens the ability to count objects accurately.
β Enhances One-to-One Correspondence: Children learn to match each object to a corresponding number.
β Improves Fine Motor Skills: Pegging the correct number promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
β Engaging and Interactive: Makes learning numbers fun and hands-on.
How to Use:
β Children count the number of items in the duplicate picture boxes at the top of the card.
β They then use a peg to mark the correct number from the three options provided at the bottom.
Ideal for:
β EYFS and KS1 classrooms
β Maths lessons
β Learning centers
β Home learning
β Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday activities
Make Pancake Day learning fun and engaging with these FREE handwriting practice sheets!
Perfect for EYFS and KS1, these 4 PDF sheets provide a delightful way for children to develop their fine motor skills and handwriting while celebrating Pancake Day. Each sheet features 9 Pancake Day themed words, totaling 36 words for practice.
Great to use with:
β Pancake Paradise Cafe - Role Play Area for EYFS and KS1
β Create Your Own Pancake Maths Activity - Tuff Tray - Counting EYFS
β βMy Perfect Pancakeβ Writing Activity - EYFS Pancake Day
β Pancake Day Phonics: Initial Sound Peg Cards for EYFS
β Pancake Day Number Match: Counting Peg Cards for EYFS
Whatβs Included:
β 4 Printable PDF Sheets: Ready for instant download and printing.
β 36 Pancake Day Themed Words: A variety of words related to Pancake Day, including βpancake,β βsyrup,β βflip,β βbatter,β and more!
β Clear and Easy-to-Trace Font: Designed for young learners to follow and practice letter formation.
β Perfect for Tracing: Each word is presented in a dotted font, allowing children to trace over the letters and improve their handwriting.
Benefits:
β Develops Fine Motor Skills: Tracing helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and pencil control.
β Improves Handwriting: Provides valuable practice for letter formation and neat handwriting.
β Reinforces Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces words related to the celebration.
β Free and Easy to Use: Simply download, print, and start practicing!
β Perfect for Classroom or Home Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homework, or fun learning at home.