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Numbers 1–10 Tracing Sheet
Trace each number from 1 to 10. Includes a quick counting picture for each.
Counting to 20
Count, fill in missing numbers, and find the patterns. Builds confidence to 20.
Shape Recognition — 2D Shapes
Identify circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, hexagons and ovals. Color and count.
Number Bonds to 10
20 number-bond questions with a ten-frame visual support panel. Ideal for early addition fluency.
Addition Within 20
30 single-digit addition questions with sums up to 20. Mixed problem types for fluency.
Telling Time to the Hour
Read analog clocks set to whole hours. Includes word problems and clock-drawing practice.
Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s
Number-line completion activity with three sequences. Includes counting backwards.
Subtraction with Regrouping
Two-digit subtraction with borrowing. Step-by-step examples and 16 practice problems.
Money Math — Counting Coins
Add up coin values to find totals. Mixed coin combinations and word problems.
Times Tables Practice — 2s, 5s and 10s
Mixed-up times tables practice with 36 questions. Builds rapid recall of the 2, 5 and 10 tables.
Fractions of Shapes — Halves, Quarters, Thirds
Identify and shade fractions of shapes. Includes halves, quarters and thirds.
Division Basics
Introduction to division as sharing and grouping. Builds from arrays to facts.
Multiplication Grid Practice (1–12)
Two blank 12×12 grids for timed times-tables practice.
Place Value to 1000
Identify hundreds, tens and ones in 3-digit numbers. Includes partitioning and ordering.
Multi-Digit Addition — Column Method
3- and 4-digit addition using the standard algorithm. Carrying practiced and modeled.
Introduction to Decimals
Tenths and hundredths explained, then 18 questions converting between fractions and decimals.
Roman Numerals — I to C
Read and write Roman numerals up to 100. Includes a vocabulary mat and 24 practice questions.
Long Multiplication — Standard Algorithm
Step-by-step long multiplication (3-digit × 2-digit) using the column method.
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers. 20 practice problems.
Area and Perimeter
Calculate area and perimeter of rectangles, then apply to compound shapes and word problems.
Algebra Basics — Solving for x
Introduction to simple equations. 20 questions building from one-step to two-step equations.
Percentages of Amounts
Find 10%, 25%, 50% and other percentages of amounts. Real-world money word problems.
Prime Numbers and Factors
Identify primes up to 100, find factors, and build factor trees.
Alphabet Tracing — A to Z
Trace each letter of the alphabet, uppercase and lowercase. One picture cue per letter.
Beginner Phonics Sound Mat
All 26 single letters plus the most common digraphs. Stick on desks for independent writing support.
CVC Words — Read and Build
Read, sound out and build consonant-vowel-consonant words. Includes word families.
Rhyming Words — Match and Make
Match rhyming pairs, then make your own. Includes a rhyme-finder picture activity.
Sight Words Flashcards (Kindergarten)
The most common sight words for kindergarten readers. Print, cut and laminate.
Grade 1 Sight Words List
Common Grade 1 sight words, with tick boxes for spelling assessment.
Sentence Building
Build complete sentences from word banks. Practice capital letters, spaces, and end punctuation.
Grade 2 Common Words List
Tricky and common words for Grade 2, with tick boxes for spelling assessment.
Story Sequencing — Putting Events in Order
Cut, mix and re-order story events. Builds narrative comprehension and writing structure.
Adjectives Word Bank
Themed adjective banks (appearance, feeling, weather, character) for descriptive writing.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Match pairs and write your own. Builds vocabulary and word-choice flexibility.
Story Planning Template — 5-Part Story Mountain
A printable story mountain with prompts for opening, build-up, problem, resolution and ending.
Punctuation Poster — Grades 3–5 Reference
All major punctuation marks with examples. Letter-size classroom display.
Reading Comprehension — The Wise Traveler
Original 250-word parable with retrieval, inference and language questions.
Paragraph Structure — Topic, Support, Conclusion
Build clear paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.
Figurative Language Guide
Similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia and hyperbole — with examples.
Persuasive Writing Checklist
Self-assessment checklist covering persuasive techniques and structural features.
Book Report Template
One-page book report form with prompts for setting, characters, plot, theme and review.
Grammar & Punctuation Review (Grade 5–6)
Mixed grammar and punctuation questions for upper-elementary review.
Reading Comprehension — A Child's Journey
Historical short story (350 words) about a child's wartime journey, with retrieval, inference and language questions.
My Five Senses
Match each sense to its body part and to things you can sense with it.
Day and Night
Sort activities into day and night. Introduces the Sun, Moon and Earth's rotation.
Parts of a Plant — Labelling Activity
Label the roots, stem, leaves, flower and seeds of a flowering plant.
Animal Habitats
Match animals to their habitats — desert, ocean, rainforest, polar, grassland.
Materials Sorting Worksheet
Sort objects by their material — wood, metal, plastic, glass, fabric, paper.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Sequence the four stages of metamorphosis with descriptions and a labelling task.
Human Skeleton Labelling
Label 12 key bones, then answer questions about their function.
Rocks and Minerals
Three rock types — igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic — with examples and a quick-id key.
States of Matter Poster
Solid, liquid and gas — particle ideas, properties and everyday examples on one sheet.
The Water Cycle
Label stages of the water cycle and answer questions about evaporation and precipitation.
Solar System Fact File
Each planet on its own row — diameter, distance from Sun, day/year length and a key fact.
Forces Vocabulary Mat
Key terms: gravity, friction, air resistance, water resistance, upthrust, balanced/unbalanced.
Food Chains and Webs
Build a food chain and a food web. Label producers, consumers and decomposers.
Classification of Living Things
Use a classification key to sort vertebrates and invertebrates.
Circuit Symbols Reference Sheet
All standard circuit symbols (cell, battery, switch, bulb, motor, buzzer, ammeter).
Photosynthesis Explained
How plants make their own food. Vocabulary, equation, and a labelled-diagram task.
Community Helpers
Match each community helper to their tool, vehicle and what they do.
Map Skills — Compass Rose, Key, Scale
Read a simple map. Use the compass, key and scale to answer questions.
Great Fire of London — Timeline
Order key events from the Great Fire of London (1666) on a printable timeline.
World Cultures Overview — 6 Countries
Short fact files for Japan, Mexico, Egypt, India, Brazil and Kenya — flag, capital, language, food, festival.
Stone Age vs Iron Age — Comparison
Compare daily life, tools, homes and beliefs across the two eras.
Ancient Egypt Fact File
Pharaohs, gods, the Nile, mummification and the pyramids on a single reference page.
Ancient Civilizations — Display Poster
Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and the Maya — one line each on the major contributions.
Famous Explorers Through History
Eight explorers from across the world — Ibn Battuta, Zheng He, Magellan, Polo and more.
Six Major World Religions — Overview
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism — beliefs, place of worship, holy book.
World War II — Daily Life Source Analysis
Three primary-source descriptions (rationing, air raids, evacuation) with analysis questions.
Branches of Government
How the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) keep each other in check. US-focused, with parallels noted.
Continents and Oceans
Name and locate the seven continents and five oceans of the world.
World Capitals — Quiz
Match 24 countries to their capitals from across all populated continents.
Major Rivers of the World
The world's eight longest rivers — Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi and more — with continent and key fact.
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Tectonic plates explained — types of volcano, the Richter scale and the Ring of Fire.
World Climate Zones
Tropical, arid, temperate, polar and Mediterranean zones explained, with example locations.
Longitude and Latitude
How the world is mapped using lines of longitude and latitude. Includes coordinate reading practice.
Biomes of the World
Forest, grassland, desert, tundra and aquatic biomes explained — with location and life within each.
Lines and Shapes — Elements of Art
Practice the basic line types and shapes that make up every drawing.
Color Wheel Activity
Mix and label primary, secondary and tertiary colors on a printable color wheel.
Pattern and Texture Practice
Eight pattern boxes for students to fill in. Develops mark-making and visual rhythm.
Sketching Tone — 5 Pencil Pressures
Practice five tonal values from lightest to darkest on a printable grid. Then apply to a sphere.
One-Point Perspective Drawing
Step-by-step perspective drawing tutorial. Draw a road, a row of buildings, and a checkerboard floor.
Famous Artists Fact File
Eight major artists from different eras with one signature work and key style notes for each.
Warm-Up Activity Cards
Eight 5-minute warm-up games — print, cut and pull one at the start of every PE lesson.
The Healthy Plate
Sort foods into the five food groups and design your own healthy plate.
Multi-Skills Station Plan
Six PE stations — throwing, catching, balance, agility, kicking, dribbling. 5 minutes each.
Sports Skills Assessment Checklist
Teacher's tick-list to assess core sports skills across throwing, catching, balance and game play.
Cool-Down Stretches Poster
Eight key stretches with body part, hold time and teaching points.
Personal Fitness Plan Template
Students design their own 4-week fitness plan with goals, activities and reflection space.
Parts of a Computer
Label the keyboard, monitor, mouse, speaker, webcam and CPU on a basic computer.
Algorithms — Vocabulary Mat
Algorithm, sequence, loop, debug, input, output — defined with kid-friendly examples.
Internet Safety — SMART Rules Poster
The classroom-classic SMART online-safety rules in poster form for display.
Email Etiquette — Do's and Don'ts
Learn how to write a clear, polite email. Includes a structure template and a 'before you send' checklist.
Coding Logic Puzzles
Five unplugged coding puzzles — sequence, loops, conditionals — no computer needed.
Spreadsheet Basics Worksheet
Cells, rows, columns, formulas (=SUM, =AVERAGE) explained with a class-trip data scenario.
Feelings and Emotions — Vocabulary Mat
Twenty emotion words grouped by intensity. Helps children name and talk about feelings.
Friendship Rules
Eight friendship rules that build a kind, inclusive classroom culture.
Growth Mindset — Fixed vs Growth
Compare fixed-mindset and growth-mindset thinking. Rewrite negative self-talk.
Anti-Bullying Class Pledge
A class pledge poster — every child signs and it goes on the wall. Includes definitions of bullying types.
Beat and Rhythm — Body Percussion
Eight body-percussion patterns to teach beat, rhythm and call-and-response. No instruments needed.
World Instruments — A Tour
Eight instruments from around the world — sitar, djembe, koto, didgeridoo and more.
Tally Charts and Pictograms
Read and create tally charts and pictograms. Practice the most-and-fewest comparison vocabulary.
Poetry Types Poster
Six common poetry forms — haiku, limerick, acrostic, cinquain, sonnet, free verse — with one example each.
Dialogue Punctuation Rules
How to punctuate speech in stories. Comma placement, capitalization and the dialogue tag.
Verb Tenses Reference Poster
Past, present, future — simple, continuous and perfect — all in one reference grid.
States of Matter — Three Mini Experiments
Three short hands-on investigations exploring melting, freezing and evaporation.
Building Simple Circuits
Diagram four simple circuits (working bulb, broken circuit, two bulbs, switch added) and predict outcomes.
Human Body Systems
Seven body systems compared — main organs, function, and one health tip for each.
Timeline of World History (3000 BCE – Today)
30 major events from human history on a single horizontal timeline poster.
The Civil Rights Movement — Overview
Key figures, events and turning points of the US civil rights movement (1954–1968).
Democracy vs Dictatorship
Compare two systems of government across leadership, freedoms, elections and the law.
Human vs Physical Geography
Sort 20 features into human or physical geography categories. Includes definitions.
Settlement Types — Hamlet to Megacity
Five settlement sizes — from isolated dwelling to megacity — with example services and population.
Weather vs Climate
Tell the difference between today's weather and a region's climate. Sort 12 statements into the right category.
Warm vs Cool Colors
Explore color temperature. Sort, paint and use warm/cool colors to create mood.
Clay Techniques — Pinch, Coil, Slab
The three classic hand-building clay techniques explained for elementary students.
Cultural Art Around the World
Six art forms from six cultures — Aboriginal dot painting, Japanese woodblock prints, Maori carving, and more.
Yoga for Kids — 8 Foundational Poses
Eight simple yoga poses for children, with breath cues and a class flow suggestion.
Mental Health Feelings Check
A self-check tool kids use to notice their feelings, body, and what they might need.
Handwashing & Hygiene Poster
Six steps to proper handwashing plus a daily-hygiene checklist for the youngest classes.
AI and Machine Learning — A Friendly Intro
What AI actually is, where it shows up in daily life, and where humans still beat machines.
Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
The most useful keyboard shortcuts every elementary student should know. Mac and PC versions.
Presentation Design Tips
Ten rules for slides that don't make your audience cringe. Plus the 10/20/30 rule.
Mindfulness Breathing Techniques
Four kid-friendly breathing techniques to help students calm down or refocus.
Conflict Resolution — Using I-Statements
Turn finger-pointing into clear communication with the I-statement formula.
Self-Esteem Builder — All About Me
Reflective template that helps children notice their strengths, kindnesses and goals.
Kindness Bingo
16 kind acts on a 4×4 bingo card. Tick them off through the week — first row done wins.
Instrument Families — Strings, Wind, Percussion, Brass
The four orchestra families with three example instruments each, plus how each makes its sound.
Music Notation Basics
The staff, treble clef, note names and basic note values explained.
Famous Composers Through History
Six composers from across history — Bach to Florence Price — with style and signature work.
Write Your Own Song — Template
Verse-chorus-verse template with rhyming-word bank and chord-suggestion sidebar.
Musical Dynamics and Tempo
The Italian terms every young musician needs — piano, forte, allegro, andante and more.
Music Genres Around the World
Eight musical genres explained — origin, signature instruments and a famous example artist.
Rhythm Clapping Grid
Eight rhythm patterns notated with symbols. Read, clap and create your own four-beat pattern.
Calm-Down Corner Toolkit
Five posters to set up a classroom calm-down corner — feelings check, breathing, choices, return-to-class steps.
Empathy — Seeing Things from Another View
Six story scenarios ask students to consider how each character feels and why.
Classroom Responsibilities Chart
Editable chart for assigning weekly classroom jobs. Includes 12 standard jobs with explanations.
Self-Portrait Step-by-Step
Six-step self-portrait drawing tutorial — from oval to features to expression.
Printmaking Techniques for Kids
Four printmaking techniques you can do with classroom supplies — from simple to advanced.
The 7 Elements of Art — Vocabulary Mat
Line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space — the basic building blocks of every artwork.
Tag Games Collection
Eight classic tag-based games with rules, equipment list and skill focus.
Growth Mindset in PE
Reframe PE thinking — 'I can't catch' becomes 'I can't catch YET'. Builds resilience in physical learning.
Sleep and Screens — Why It Matters
How much sleep elementary kids actually need, why screens hurt sleep, and ten habits for better rest.
Binary Numbers Introduction
How computers count using only 0s and 1s. Convert between decimal and binary up to 8 bits.
Scratch Coding Project — Catch the Stars
Step-by-step guide to building a simple Scratch game. Covers events, motion, conditionals, score and broadcast.
Data Types — Numbers, Text, Booleans
What programmers mean by different data types — integers, floats, strings, booleans, lists.
Compass Directions
Learn the four cardinal directions and four ordinals. Includes a treasure-map activity.
Natural Disasters Fact File
Six natural disasters explained — what they are, where they happen, how they're measured.
Renewable Energy Overview
Six renewable energy sources — how they work, where they work best, and pros/cons of each.
Rights and Responsibilities
What children's rights are, where they come from (UN CRC), and what responsibilities go with them.
The Renaissance — A Rebirth of Ideas
Why Europe burst with new ideas in art, science and learning between roughly 1400 and 1600.
The Industrial Revolution — Introduction
How life changed when factories, steam engines and railways arrived. With three primary-source style descriptions.
Evolution and Adaptation
How animals develop traits that help them survive — with five clear examples and a Darwin biography mini-card.
Ecosystems Vocabulary Mat
Producers, consumers, decomposers, habitats, biotic, abiotic — the language of ecology.
Magnets and Magnetism
What's magnetic, what isn't, and how to test things in the classroom. Includes a sorting investigation.
Compound Words Builder
Match two words to make a compound. Then build your own. Develops vocabulary and word play.
Homophones — Tricky Word Pairs
12 commonly-confused homophone pairs explained — there/their/they're, your/you're, to/too/two.
Newspaper Report Template
Plan and write a newspaper report. Headline, byline, lead, body and quote — with prompts for each.
Data and Graphs — Bar Charts
Read, interpret and create bar charts. Vertical and horizontal, with three sample data sets.
Introducing Negative Numbers
What numbers below zero mean — using temperature, money and a number line. 16 practice questions.
Ratio and Proportion — Introduction
Express ratios in their simplest form, then use proportional reasoning to solve scale problems.
Even and Odd Numbers
Learn the difference between even and odd numbers. Sorting, coloring and pattern-spotting activities.
Ordinal Numbers Poster
First, second, third — through to twentieth. Display reference for early-grade classrooms.
Multiplication Fact Families
From three numbers, write four related facts (2 multiplication, 2 division). Builds inverse-operation fluency.
Perimeter and Area — Mixed Shapes
Calculate perimeter and area of compound shapes — L-shapes, T-shapes, irregular rectangles.
Coordinates — First Quadrant
Plot and read points in the first quadrant. Includes a 'connect the dots to make a shape' activity.
Verbs — Action and State
The two main types of verb explained. Sort 20 verbs into action vs state and write your own.
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
Six cause-and-effect boxes for analyzing a story or text. Builds reading comprehension skills.
Prefixes and Suffixes Reference
Common prefixes and suffixes with meanings and examples. Helps with spelling and word-meaning detective work.
Diary Entry Template
First-person reflective writing template. Includes prompts for events, feelings and a closing thought.
Weather Symbols Poster
12 universal weather symbols with names. For weather charts and morning meeting routines.
Germs and How Disease Spreads
Four ways germs spread, and how to stop them. Plus a quick-reference 'when to wash hands' checklist.
Seasonal Changes — A Tree Through the Year
Observe and draw a deciduous tree in each of the four seasons. Builds pattern-recognition over time.
The Respiratory System
How we breathe — from nostril to alveoli. With a labeling activity and three quick health facts.
The Scientific Method Poster
Six steps of the scientific method explained for elementary students. Build it into every investigation.
Money Around the World
12 currencies from across the world — symbol, country and one fun fact about each.
Ancient Greece Fact File
Democracy, the Olympics, philosophy and the gods. The biggest ideas of the ancient Greek world on one page.
The Vikings — Fact File
The Norse seafarers who explored from North America to the Caspian Sea — gods, longships, runes and more.
Country Fact File Template
Fill-in template for researching any country — population, capital, language, flag, foods, landmarks.
Rainforests of the World
Layers of the rainforest, where they are, why they matter — and the threats they face.
Symmetry Art Activity
Practice line symmetry through art — half-face mirror drawing and butterfly designs.
Tessellations — Patterns That Fit
Cover a surface with shapes that fit perfectly together — no gaps, no overlaps. Includes Escher reference.
Fundamental Movement Skills Reference
10 fundamental movement skills every child should master before age 8 — with how-to-coach cues.
HTML Basics — Build Your First Web Page
Step-by-step intro to HTML. Build a simple personal page with headings, lists, links and images.
Passwords & Online Safety
How to make a strong password, what to keep private, and what to do if something goes wrong online.
Active Listening Skills
Five active-listening behaviors plus a self-check. Helps children become better friends and learners.
Gratitude Journal Template
Daily gratitude pages with prompts. Builds positive self-talk and emotional resilience.
Music Around the World
Six musical traditions from across the globe — what makes each unique, signature sound and example song.
Tempo Markings Poster
Italian tempo terms with BPM ranges. Useful for music reading and ensemble work.
Teacher's Weekly Planner Template
A clean one-page weekly planning grid for teachers — Monday to Friday with five subject slots per day.
Parent–Teacher Conference Notes Template
Structured conference notes form — strengths, areas to develop, agreed actions, parent comments.
Reading Log — Home Reading Record
Two-week home reading log. Date, book, pages, parent signature, child reflection.
Behavior Tracker (Positive Reinforcement)
Strengths-based daily behavior tracker. Records what went well — designed to build, not punish.
IEP Goal Progress Tracker
Lightweight monthly tracker for individualized education plan (IEP) goals. SMART format with progress notes.
Classroom Rules — Class-Built Template
Build classroom rules WITH the children, not for them. Five-rule poster with class-signing space.
Exit Ticket Templates — 6 Quick Formats
Six tiny exit-ticket formats to assess understanding in 60 seconds at the end of every lesson.
Lesson Plan Template (one page)
A one-page lesson plan template — objective, success criteria, hook, main task, assessment, plenary.
Substitute Teacher Info Pack
Leave this for the sub when you're out — class info, routines, who's-who, and emergency procedures.
Quick Data Collection Sheet
A simple class-roster template for collecting any quick data — assessment scores, behavior tallies, completion.
Skip Counting Mazes
Three number mazes — find the path counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.
2D Shape Properties Poster
Properties of common 2D shapes — sides, vertices, lines of symmetry. With names of polygons up to 10 sides.
Estimation Practice
Practice rounding to the nearest 10, 100 and 1,000, then use estimation in real-world calculation problems.
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages — Conversions
Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages. Tables, conversion practice and word problems.
Spelling Rules Poster
Eight common spelling rules every elementary writer should know — i before e, doubling letters, and more.
Main Idea & Supporting Details
Practice spotting the main idea of a short passage and identifying details that support it.
Letter Writing — Friendly and Formal
How to structure friendly and formal letters. Two side-by-side templates with prompts.
Myth and Legend — Comprehension (Pandora's Box)
Retold Pandora's Box myth (300 words) with retrieval, inference and language questions.
Sound and Vibration
How sound is made, how it travels and how we hear it. Plus a quick-test investigation.
Famous Scientists Fact File
Eight scientists who changed the world — Newton, Curie, Hawking, Goodall, and more.
Earth and Space Poster
Sun, Earth, Moon — relative sizes, distances and how they create day, night, year, seasons and tides.
Search Engine Skills
Use search engines effectively — pick keywords, filter results, spot reliable sources.
Computational Thinking — Four Pillars
The four core computational thinking skills explained — decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms.
Layers of the Earth
The four main layers of the Earth, from rocky crust to molten core. Includes a labelling activity.
How Elections Work
How a typical democratic election works — from candidates to ballot to result. Generic and worldwide.
Famous Leaders Through History
Eight world leaders — Mandela, Gandhi, Churchill, Lincoln, Cleopatra and more — with key contributions.
Still Life Drawing — Step by Step
Six-step tutorial for drawing a simple still life arrangement (fruit, jug, cloth) with realistic shading.
Watercolor Basics — Three Techniques
Three foundational watercolor techniques — wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush — with sample exercises.
Team Sport Rules — Quick Reference
Basic rules of six common team sports — soccer, basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey, cricket.
Leadership Traits Poster
Eight traits of great leaders — useful for student council elections and team-building.
Compose a Melody — 8-Bar Template
Eight-bar staff with prompts for composing a simple melody. Includes basic rhythm and pitch options.
Telling Time to Five Minutes
Read analog clocks to the nearest five minutes. Includes 'quarter past', 'half past' and 'quarter to'.
Rounding to the Nearest 10 and 100
Round 2- and 3-digit numbers to the nearest 10 and 100. With number-line visual support.
Fraction Strips — Visual Template
Printable fraction strips for halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths and twelfths.
Word Problems — Mixed Operations
12 multi-step word problems mixing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Volume and Capacity
Calculate volume of cuboids using length × width × height. Plus capacity word problems with mL and L.
Narrative vs Non-narrative Texts
Tell the difference between narrative and non-narrative writing. Sort 12 examples by type.
Word Classes Reference Poster
All major word classes — nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions — with examples.
Instruction Writing Template
Write clear instructions — title, ingredients/equipment, numbered steps, top tip.
Context Clues — Working Out Words
Strategies for guessing the meaning of new words from the surrounding text. Six practice passages.
Light and Shadows
How shadows form, why they change size, and a quick experiment to test it.
Science Investigation Template
Plan a science investigation using the scientific method — question, hypothesis, variables, results.
Animal Classification Key
Use a branching key to classify animals as mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or invertebrate.
Weather Instruments
Six instruments meteorologists use — thermometer, barometer, anemometer and more.
Loops and Iteration
Three kinds of loop in coding — for, while, repeat — explained with examples.
What is a Network?
How devices connect — networks, the internet, servers, IP addresses, Wi-Fi explained simply.
Map Symbols and Keys
Common map symbols explained, with a make-your-own-map activity using a key.
Tropical, Temperate and Polar Zones
Earth's three main climate zones — what defines them, where they are, and what lives there.
Ancient Rome Fact File
From the founding of Rome to the fall of the Western Empire — a 1,200-year overview on one page.
First Thanksgiving — A Closer Look
What actually happened at the 1621 harvest meal — and what's myth. A nuanced age-appropriate account.
Pop Art Project — In the Style of Warhol
Make a Warhol-style multi-panel pop-art piece using 4 versions of the same image with different color schemes.
Drawing Faces — Proportions Guide
The classic proportions of the human face — eyes halfway, nose at the third, mouth above the chin.
Balance and Coordination Drills
Eight simple drills that build balance and coordination — for warm-ups or stand-alone PE sessions.
Decision-Making Framework for Kids
A simple 4-question framework children can use to make better choices when they're not sure what to do.
Courage and Confidence
What real courage looks like for kids — and why it's not the same as fearlessness.
Managing Anger — A Toolkit
Healthy strategies for handling anger. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, body cues, and what to do.
Soundscapes — Compose with Sounds
Compose a 'sound picture' of a scene using body, voice, and classroom objects. No formal music training needed.
Rocks and Soil
Three types of rock — igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic — and how soil is formed.
Forces — Pushes and Pulls
Identify pushes and pulls in everyday actions. Sort 12 actions and discuss what forces do.
Money Word Problems
Real-world money problems involving adding, subtracting and multiplying with dollars and cents.
Rhythm Games Collection
Six classroom games that build rhythm skills — call-and-response, body percussion, pass-the-beat and more.
Music Listening Journal
A guided listening template — instruments heard, mood, dynamics, what the music makes you imagine.
Music Vocabulary Mat
Twelve essential music terms — pitch, tempo, dynamics, melody, harmony and more — defined for elementary students.
Songs from the Civil Rights Era
How music helped the civil rights movement — five songs and the role they played.
Brain Break Cards — 12 Quick Activities
Twelve 60-second movement breaks for the classroom — perfect for resetting attention mid-lesson.
Healthy Snack vs Treat
Sort 16 foods into 'snack' (everyday) vs 'treat' (sometimes). Includes a make-your-own-balanced-snack activity.
Screen Time vs Active Play
Track a typical day, reflect on screen-vs-active balance, and plan small swaps.
Hydration Poster — Why Water Matters
Why kids need to drink water all day, signs of dehydration, and how much is enough.
Longitude and Latitude — Practice
Read coordinates on a globe. Find places by their lat/long. Includes the equator, prime meridian, and major cities.
Country Shapes — Recognition Practice
Distinctive country outlines — Italy, the UK, Australia, Japan and more — with quick recognition tips.
Why Maps Aren't Quite Right
Why every flat map distorts something. Mercator vs Peters vs Robinson — and why it matters.
Time Zones Explained
Why different countries have different times — with practice questions converting between zones.
A Brief History of the Internet
From ARPANET to AI — eight key moments in the internet's 60-year journey.
If-Then Conditionals in Code
How computers make decisions — IF something is true, THEN do this. With unplugged practice activities.
What is a Bug? Debugging Basics
What programmers mean by a 'bug', three common types, and a step-by-step approach to debugging.
Inspired by Frida Kahlo — Self Portrait
Make a Frida-inspired self-portrait with personal symbols. Includes mini-bio of Kahlo.
Drawing with One-Point Perspective
Draw a road, train track or hallway disappearing into the distance using one-point perspective.
Color Mixing — Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
How three primary colors make every other color. Reference for any painting lesson.
The Great Wall of China
Why it was built, how long it is, who built it — and the myth that you can see it from space.
The American Revolution
Why the 13 colonies broke away from Britain, key events, and what came after.
Important Women in History
Eight women whose contributions changed the world — across science, politics, art and activism.
Boundaries and Consent
What boundaries are, why they matter, and how to ask for and respect consent in everyday situations.
Compliments, Not Comparisons
How to give and receive compliments well — and why comparisons hurt even when they sound nice.
Growth vs Fixed Mindset Cards
16 phrases — sort into 'fixed mindset' vs 'growth mindset' — and rephrase the fixed ones.
Long Division — Step by Step
Step-by-step process for long division with 2- and 3-digit dividends. Includes worked example.
Place Value to the Millions
Read, write and compare numbers up to 9,999,999. With place-value chart and reading-aloud practice.
Non-fiction Text Features
Headings, captions, glossaries, indexes, sidebars and more — the parts of a non-fiction book and what they're for.
Writing a Book Review
Template for a book review — summary, characters, favorite part, who you'd recommend it to, star rating.
Spotting Online Scams
Six red flags that a message or website is a scam — and what to do if you spot one.
French Greetings & Farewells — Vocabulary Mat
12 essential French greetings and farewells with phonetic pronunciation guide for non-specialist teachers.
French Numbers 1–20
French numbers 1 to 20 with phonetic guide. Includes counting song, number bingo template and quick-fire game ideas.
French Classroom Instructions
20 essential French classroom commands so children hear and respond to French routinely — silence, listen, write, repeat, etc.
Spanish Greetings & Farewells
Essential Spanish greetings and farewells with phonetic guide. Use as a vocabulary mat or quick reference poster.
Spanish Numbers 1–20
Spanish numbers 1 to 20 with phonetic guide and three teaching games.
Spanish Colors
10 Spanish colors with pronunciation and a color-by-number activity.
German Greetings & Numbers 1–20
Combined German starter pack — greetings, farewells, numbers 1–20, with phonetic guide.
Diwali — The Festival of Lights
What Diwali is, when it happens, and how it's celebrated. Includes a rangoli template and discussion questions.
Eid al-Fitr — Festival of Breaking the Fast
What Eid al-Fitr is, what Ramadan is, and how Muslim families celebrate. Discussion-friendly and respectful.
Hanukkah — The Festival of Lights
What Hanukkah is, the story behind it, and how Jewish families celebrate.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year traditions across China, Vietnam, Korea and beyond. Includes the zodiac and a paper-lantern activity.
Wet Break Activity Pack 1
Six print-and-go activities for rainy lunchtimes — silent games, paper-only, low-supervision-friendly.
Indoor Quiet Games Pack
Eight teacher-led quiet games to fill 5–15 minutes — no equipment needed.
Before-School Settling Activity Pack
Calm, gentle activities for children who arrive early and need help settling in. Reduces school-anxiety.
After-School Club Pack — Arts & Crafts
Six print-and-run art and craft activities for after-school clubs. Designed for non-specialist staff with limited supplies.
Holiday Club Week Pack
Five themed days of activities for school holiday clubs — sports, arts, mini-Olympics, building day, performance day.
Daily Mile Class Tracker
Class-level tracker for the Daily Mile — log daily distance, track total over a half-term, see whose class has run furthest.
Rhythm Vocabulary Mat
Note values and rhythm terms in plain English — for non-specialist primary teachers leading music.
Music Lesson Template — for Non-Specialists
A reusable 30-minute primary music lesson structure that ANY teacher can lead, with no musical training.
Morning Assembly Week 1 — A New Space Mission
5-minute morning assembly slideshow about a recent space mission. Includes vocabulary, key facts and discussion questions.
Morning Assembly Week 2 — Local Environment Action
Morning assembly about an environmental story in the news — beach cleanups, tree planting, or local conservation.
Morning Assembly Week 3 — Random Acts of Kindness
Whole-school kindness focus week — what kindness is, why it matters, and a class-wide kindness challenge.
Morning Assembly Week 4 — Women Changing the World
A different woman each week — from history or in the news today. This week's slot: customize with a current figure.
Christmas Traditions Across Cultures — Around the World
How Christmas is celebrated in 8 different countries — same festival, fascinatingly different traditions.
Easter — Origins and Traditions
What Easter is, where the eggs and bunnies came from, and how it's celebrated worldwide.
Thanksgiving — History and Meaning
What Thanksgiving is, the real history, and the difference between the US and Canadian celebrations.
Black History Month
Why Black History Month exists, what it celebrates, and figures worth knowing — for the US and UK observances.
Lunar New Year — Spring Festival Activities
Hands-on activities for Lunar New Year — paper lanterns, red envelopes, dragon dance puppets.
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
What Shrove Tuesday is, why pancakes, and the famous pancake races.
Mother's Day & Father's Day — History
Where Mother's Day and Father's Day come from, when they're celebrated worldwide, and family-friendly activity ideas.
World Religions Festivals Calendar
Major festivals from world religions on a single calendar — building cross-cultural awareness.
Football Lesson — Passing & Receiving
Full 45-minute football session focused on passing and receiving — warm-up, three drills, small-sided game, cool-down.
Basketball Lesson — Dribbling Skills
45-minute basketball session focused on dribbling — control, head up, change of direction.
Athletics — Sports Day Event Plans
Six classic sports day events with set-up instructions, scoring and safety notes.
Gymnastics — Balance and Rolls
Indoor gymnastics lesson — balances, rolls, and a routine. Mat-based, safe for non-specialist teachers.
Dodgeball — Rules and Lesson Plan
How to set up and run a safe, structured dodgeball lesson — including soft-ball variants for younger kids.
Rounders — Lesson Plan
How to teach rounders — batting, fielding, running. Includes simplified rules for primary play.
French Body Parts Vocabulary
12 French body-part words with phonetic guide and the song 'Tête, épaules, genoux et pieds'.
French Animals Vocabulary
12 French animal words with pronunciation and a 'guess the animal' game.
French Food Vocabulary
Common French food words — fruits, vegetables, meals, drinks, and a market role-play script.
Spanish Family Vocabulary
Spanish family-relationship words and a 'Mi familia' speaking activity.
Spanish Food Vocabulary
Spanish food words with role-play café script.
Spanish Animals Vocabulary
12 Spanish animal words and a guess-the-animal game.
Wet Break Activity Pack 2 — Older Kids
Six print-and-go activities for upper primary children — code-cracker, sudoku, dot-to-dot, optical illusions.
Rainy Day Classroom Challenges
10 quick whole-class challenges for when the rain just won't stop. Builds team spirit, no equipment.
After-School Club Pack — Sports
Six weeks of varied sports sessions for after-school clubs. Each session ends in a small-sided game.
After-School Club Pack — Cooking & Food
Six no-cook recipes children can make as part of a cooking club — wraps, smoothies, fruit kebabs, no-bake cookies.
After-School Club Pack — Science Experiments
Six classic science experiments that work every time and need only kitchen-cupboard materials.
Passover (Pesach)
What Passover is, the story behind it, and the foods on the seder plate.
Ramadan — The Month of Fasting
What Ramadan is, why Muslims fast, and how the month is observed worldwide.
Harvest Festival
What Harvest is, when it's celebrated, and how UK schools traditionally mark it.
Five World Religions — A Quick Reference
Side-by-side overview of five major world religions — origins, beliefs, holy book, key festivals.
French Days and Months
French days of the week and months of the year — with the song 'Lundi matin'.
Spanish Days and Months
Spanish days of the week and months of the year with phonetic guide.
Morning Assembly Week 5 — Sport That Inspires
Profile of an athlete in the news this week — focus on perseverance, the work behind the headlines.
Morning Assembly Week 6 — Amazing Discoveries
A recent science discovery or invention — picked from this week's news.
Morning Assembly Week 7 — Celebrating Difference
About diversity, inclusion, and belonging — celebrating what makes each of us different and what connects us.
Morning Assembly Week 8 — Young People Changing the World
Profiles of young activists, inventors, and leaders — proof that you don't have to wait to grow up to make a difference.
Morning Assembly Week 9 — The Art of Listening
Why listening matters — for friendship, learning, and being a good human. Includes a class listening challenge.
Morning Assembly Week 10 — Our Amazing Planet
Wonder-based assembly about something amazing in nature this week — animal, plant, weather, or place.
Hockey — Passing & Receiving
Field hockey 45-minute lesson — push pass, stop, simple game. Safe play with primary children.
Netball — Passing & Footwork
Netball 45-minute lesson on chest pass, bounce pass, and the footwork rule.
Tennis — Introductory Lesson
Beginner tennis — racket grip, ball control, mini-tennis with shorter rackets and softer balls.
Cricket — Introduction to Batting
Beginner cricket batting — stance, grip, hitting a slow ball off the ground.
Swimming — Pool Rules & Stroke Basics
Pre-pool checklist and a structure for a beginner swimming session — for teachers leading school swim trips.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activity — Orienteering
Set up a school orienteering course — control points around the grounds, kids work in pairs to find them.
Holi — Festival of Colors
What Holi is, the story behind it, and how it's celebrated with colored powders.
Vaisakhi — Sikh New Year & Harvest
What Vaisakhi is, why it's important to Sikhs and Hindus, and how it's celebrated.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Mexico's Day of the Dead — a joyful celebration remembering loved ones who have died.
Pride Month — Celebrating Equality
Why Pride Month exists, the rainbow flag, and how it relates to equality and inclusion.
Morning Assembly Week 1 — World Kindness Day
5-slide assembly about World Kindness Day (November 13) — what kindness means, examples, and a class challenge.
Morning Assembly Week 2 — New Space Discovery
Recent space discovery explained for children — James Webb telescope findings, new planets, or major space mission updates.
Morning Assembly Week 3 — Children Around the World
Focus on Universal Children's Day (Nov 20) — what children's rights are, how children live differently worldwide, celebrating diversity.
Morning Assembly Week 4 — Local Heroes
Template for highlighting local community helpers — firefighters, teachers, shop workers, bus drivers, volunteers.
Football Basics — Full PE Lesson
45-minute football lesson covering passing, dribbling, shooting. Includes warm-up, skills stations, small-sided games and cool-down.
Basketball Introduction — Dribbling & Shooting
Introductory basketball lesson focusing on dribbling technique, basic shooting form, and simple games.
Athletics — Running & Jumping Events
Track and field basics — sprint starts, long jump technique, relay handovers. Includes mini sports day format.
Gymnastics Floor Skills
Basic gymnastics movements — rolls, balances, jumps. Includes apparatus work and sequence building.
Rounders & Cricket Basics
Striking and fielding skills — batting technique, throwing accuracy, catching, basic game tactics.
Christmas Around the World
How Christmas is celebrated differently around the world — traditions from Mexico, Germany, Philippines, Australia and more.
Easter Traditions Explained
Why eggs, bunnies, and hot cross buns are part of Easter — the meanings behind the symbols.
Thanksgiving & Gratitude Traditions
Thanksgiving in North America, harvest festivals worldwide, and ways to practice gratitude — includes gratitude activity sheets.
Black History Month — Celebrating Achievements
Introduction to Black History Month — why we celebrate it, notable figures and achievements, age-appropriate historical context.
French Body Parts Vocabulary Sheet — KS2 MFL
12 essential French body parts with pronunciation guide and 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' song adaptation.
Spanish Family Members
Spanish words for family members — mother, father, siblings, grandparents — with pronunciation and family tree activity.
German Classroom Objects
German words for common classroom items — book, pen, desk, board — with pronunciation and classroom scavenger hunt.
Instrument Families — Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion
The four main instrument families with examples, how they make sound, and listening suggestions.
World Music Traditions
Music from different cultures — African drumming, Irish folk, Japanese taiko, Indian classical. Includes listening activities and cultural context.
End-of-Year Reflection — Universal Pack
A reflection booklet children fill in at the end of any school year — proudest moments, favourite books, friendships and what they want to remember.
All About Me — Letter to My New Teacher
A printable sheet children fill in for their incoming teacher — interests, strengths, things they find hard, and what helps them learn.
Y2 → Y3 / Grade 2 → Grade 3 Transition Pack
The biggest jump in primary — KS1 to KS2 in the UK, lower to upper elementary in the US. Covers the changes children can expect and how to feel ready.
Y1 → Y2 / Grade 1 → Grade 2 Transition Pack
Gentle transition activities for the first move within KS1 / lower elementary — building independence and confidence.
Y3 → Y4 / Grade 3 → Grade 4 Transition Pack
Transition activities for the move into mid-primary — focused on building organisation, self-management and tackling longer tasks.
Y4 → Y5 / Grade 4 → Grade 5 Transition Pack
Transition activities for the move into upper KS2 / upper elementary — focused on independence, ownership of learning and building leadership skills.
Y5 → Y6 / Grade 5 → Grade 6 Transition Pack
The final year of primary — preparing for the year of SATs (UK) or graduation (US/CA), leadership roles, and looking ahead to secondary/middle school.
Summer Skills Checklist — Don't Lose What You Learned
A printable summer checklist of small daily habits that prevent the 'summer slide' — 5–15 minutes a day of reading, writing and number work.
End-of-Year Memory Book — Keepsake Template
An eight-page keepsake memory book children fill in with photos, autographs, drawings and memories of the school year.
Last Week of Term — Activity Pack
Five low-prep, calm activities for the final week of term when energy is high and concentration is low. No printing of multiple worksheets needed.
Meet Your New Teacher — Welcome Letter Template
A teacher-side template for writing a warm welcome letter to incoming students before September starts. Customisable to any year group.
Pirates! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A full week of pirate-themed lessons covering English, maths, geography, art and music — one theme, five days, every subject.
Space! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A full week of space-themed lessons — English, maths, science, art and computing all woven around the solar system, astronauts and exploration.
Dinosaurs! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A week of dinosaur-themed lessons covering science, English, maths, art and history — palaeontology, prehistoric timelines, and creative writing.
Romans! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Roman empire week — Roman numerals, Latin roots, mosaics, gladiators and the legacy of Rome in our world today.
Castles & Knights — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Medieval castles week — defence design, knight life, heraldry, and creative writing about life inside the walls.
Rainforest! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A week exploring the world's rainforests — geography, ecology, persuasive writing, and the urgent issue of deforestation.
Ancient Egypt — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Five days exploring Ancient Egypt — pyramids, hieroglyphics, mummies, gods and the Nile. Pulls together history, English, maths and art.
Vikings! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Norse explorers week — Viking life, longships, runes, sagas and the surprising places Vikings reached.
Olympics! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A week of Olympic-themed lessons — ancient and modern Games, geography of host cities, athletics maths, and a class mini-Olympics on Friday.
Under the Sea — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
An ocean-themed week for early years and KS1 — sea creatures, ocean zones, shape sorting, fishy writing and a class aquarium display.
Stone Age! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Travel back to a time before writing — Stone Age tools, cave painting, hunter-gatherers and the agricultural revolution.
Mountains & Volcanoes — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A week of geography, science and English exploring how mountains form, why volcanoes erupt, and the people who climb the highest peaks.
Antarctic Explorers — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Survival, courage and ice — the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. Scott, Shackleton, Amundsen and what we know about the frozen continent today.
The Mayans! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Step into the world of the Mayans — astronomers, mathematicians and pyramid builders of Central America. A civilisation often overlooked in European-focused curricula.
30 Wet Break Quick Games — Reference Card
30 indoor games for rainy lunchtimes — most need no prep, no equipment, and work for any class size. Print, laminate, keep on the desk.
50 Wet Break Drawing Prompts
50 short, weird, fun drawing prompts for indoor break time — perfect for whoever is at the table that day.
Wet Break Story Starters — 25 Prompts
25 quick story starters for children to write or tell aloud during indoor break — covering mystery, fantasy, sci-fi and adventure.
Wet Break Paper Puzzles — One Page A Day
Five quick paper-and-pencil puzzles — riddles, number puzzles, word play and lateral thinking. Print, photocopy, hand out one a day.
After-School Club Activity Pack — 5 Ready-to-Run
Five ready-to-run after-school club activities — minimum prep, mixed ages, 30–45 minutes each. Includes equipment lists and timing.
Settling-In First Week Activity Pack
Activities for the first week of term — getting-to-know-you games, classroom rules, and confidence-building activities for new starters.
Morning Arrival Routine — Visual Poster
A six-step visual poster showing the routine for arriving at school each morning — designed for younger children and pupils with SEND.
Holiday Club — Detailed 5-Day Plan with Bake-Off & Showcase
A detailed five-day holiday club plan — sport, art, science, baking and a final-day showcase. Designed for mixed-age groups in school halls.
World Atlas Activity Pack
Six map-skill activities — continents, oceans, equator and poles, countries by continent, capital city match, and 'Where in the world?' detective game.
Climate Zones — Where, Why, and What Lives There
The five main climate zones — tropical, dry, temperate, polar and high-mountain. Where each is, why, and what lives in each.
Rivers, Mountains & Coasts — Geographical Vocabulary
Essential geographical vocabulary for landforms — meander, estuary, summit, peninsula, delta and more, with diagrams and example sentences.
Algorithms Unplugged — Coding Without Computers
Five no-screen activities that teach algorithmic thinking — making a sandwich algorithm, robot directions, sorting routines and bug hunting.
Internet Safety for Primary — A Lesson Pack
Three age-banded internet safety lessons covering the SMART rules, what to do if something feels wrong, and how to spot fake information.
Scratch — Your First Three Projects
Step-by-step guide to three starter Scratch projects — Hello World cat, sprite chase game, and an interactive name story.
Elements of Art — Poster Pack
Seven posters covering the elements of art — line, shape, form, space, value, colour and texture. One element per page with examples.
Famous Artists Fact Files — 8 Artists
Eight famous artists across centuries and continents — Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, O'Keeffe, Kahlo, Picasso, Hokusai, and Basquiat. One page each.
Drawing From Observation — 4 Lessons
Four progressive observational drawing lessons — contour drawing, blind contour, light and shade, and a still life. Builds real drawing skill.
Rhythm Patterns — 12 Clap-Along Rhythms
Twelve printable rhythm patterns for clap-along practice — from very simple (4 beats) to harder (with rests and quavers).
Music History Through 7 Eras
Seven musical eras at a glance — Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and Today. Composers, instruments and what to listen for.
The Human Body — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A week exploring the human body — skeleton, organs, senses, growth — across science, English, maths, art and PE.
Rivers! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
Five days exploring rivers — how they form, the world's great rivers, water cycle science, and the people who live along them.
The Tudors! — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A week exploring Tudor England — Henry VIII and his six wives, daily life, food, exploration, and the famous Spanish Armada.
World War 2 — Cross-Curricular Themed Week
A sensitive, age-appropriate week on World War 2 — focused on the home front, evacuation, rationing and ordinary people's lives. Includes English, history and DT.
World Currencies — A Children's Introduction
Money around the world — what countries use what currency, exchange rates explained simply, and why money looks different everywhere.
Celebrating Cultures Around the World
Eight countries, eight unique cultural traditions — food, music, festivals and clothing. Designed to spark curiosity about the wider world.
What Makes a Good Citizen?
What does it mean to be a good citizen? Activities exploring rights, responsibilities, kindness, voting, and being part of a community.
Famous Leaders Who Changed the World
Eight leaders from different times, places and backgrounds — Mandela, Gandhi, Marie Curie, Lincoln, Malala, MLK Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sojourner Truth.
Playground Games — 12 Classics Explained
Twelve classic playground games with full rules — Stuck in the Mud, What's the Time Mr Wolf, Duck Duck Goose, Tag variants, French skipping and more.
PE Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs — Reference Card
Quick warm-up and cool-down routines for any PE lesson — pulse-raisers, dynamic stretches, gentle returns. Print and stick on the gym wall.
After-School Craft Pack — 8 Ideas
Eight low-cost, low-prep crafts perfect for after-school clubs — friendship bracelets, paper plate masks, salt dough, weaving and more.
Times Tables Reference Card — 1× to 12×
The complete times tables 1× to 12×, with tricks for memorising the hardest ones. Print, laminate, give one to every child.
Number Bonds Poster Pack — to 10, 20 and 100
Three classroom posters showing all the number bonds to 10, to 20, and to 100. Visual, clear and ready to display.
Fractions Visual Reference — Halves to Twelfths
A visual fractions reference showing halves, thirds, quarters, fifths and so on as bars and pies. Equivalent fractions made visible.
High-Frequency Words by Year Group
The most common words children need to read fluently — split by year group. Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and beyond. Print, display, practise.
Punctuation Reference Card — All The Marks
Every punctuation mark a primary child needs — what it's called, what it does, and an example. Print, laminate, stick on every desk.
Story Writing Planner — Universal Template
A six-section story planner that works for any narrative — opening, build-up, problem, climax, resolution and ending. Print one per child before any story task.
Spelling Rules That Actually Help — A Poster
The spelling rules that make English make sense — i before e, doubling consonants, dropping the e, and the magic of -tion. With clear examples.
Festivals Calendar — A Year of Celebrations
A year-at-a-glance calendar of major world festivals — Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Lunar New Year, Easter, Ramadan and more. Plan your year ahead.
EAL New Arrival — First Day Checklist
What to do in the first hour, first morning and first afternoon when a child with no English joins your class. Practical, kind, ready to print.
EAL Initial Language Assessment Form
A printable form for the first formal EAL assessment — based on the DfE Proficiency in English scale. Use in week 2-4 once child has settled.
EAL Home Language Information Form
A short form to send home with new arrivals — gathers essential information about the child's language background, prior schooling and family situation.
EAL Parent Welcome Pack
A welcome pack for EAL families joining the school — explains the school day, key terms, what to bring, parent-teacher communication.
EAL Survival Vocabulary — 50 Picture Cards
The 50 most essential English words for a new arrival — toilet, water, hungry, hurt, friend, help. Picture cards to laminate and use daily.
EAL Classroom Communication Board
A single-sheet visual board children can point to when they don't have the English to say what they need. Print A3, laminate, mount on the wall.
EAL Visual Timetable — Cut-Out Cards
Picture cards for every subject and routine in a typical school day. Arrange in order to show 'what's happening today' to a child who can't yet read.
EAL Math Vocabulary — Picture Cards
40 essential math words for EAL learners — add, subtract, equals, more, less, half. Each with a visual cue and example sentence.
EAL Science Vocabulary — 40 Picture Cards
40 high-frequency science words organised by topic — life, materials, forces, earth and space — with picture cues and example uses.
EAL Pre-Teaching Vocabulary — Lesson Template
A simple template for pre-teaching key vocabulary before a lesson — 5 minutes that transforms how an EAL child can access mainstream content.
EAL Sentence Stems — Cross-Curricular Pack
Sentence starters for every part of the school day — answering questions, giving opinions, explaining work, asking for help. Print, laminate, give the child their own copy.
EAL Writing Frames — 6 Levels of Support
Six writing frames at increasing levels of support, from copying full sentences to filling in single words. Pick the level that matches your child's current English.
EAL Bilingual Story Prompts
12 story prompts that EAL learners can write in their first language, English, or both. Strengthens both languages and respects the child's full linguistic identity.
EAL Phonics Starter Pack
Adapted phonics introduction for EAL learners — pictures and visual cues for every sound, no English vocabulary assumed.
EAL Pronunciation Challenges by First Language
A practical reference: which English sounds tend to be hard for speakers of specific first languages. Covers Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Mandarin, Urdu, Somali.
School Life Explained — A Guide for Newcomers
An illustrated guide explaining the unwritten rules of school in English-speaking countries — for children newly arrived. Covers PE kits, packed lunches, assemblies, school trips and more.
Celebrating Our Class Cultures — Activity Pack
Five activities that put EAL children's cultures at the centre — a class flags wall, a 'word of the week' from a child's language, a culture share day, and more.
EAL Quick Reference — One Page for Mainstream Teachers
A one-page reference card summarising the most important things mainstream teachers need to know when supporting EAL learners. Print and stick on your desk.
EAL Progress Tracking Template
A simple half-termly tracker for an EAL learner's progress across listening, speaking, reading and writing. Plus space for next-step priorities.
SEND Quick Reference — One Page for Mainstream Teachers
A one-page reference summarising the most useful adjustments for the four most common SEND profiles — autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety. Print and stick on your desk.
SEND Classroom Adjustments — Universal Design Checklist
A walk-through audit of adjustments that benefit children with SEND but help everyone else too. Audit your classroom in 15 minutes.
Pupil Passport Template — Know This Child
A one-page profile of a child with SEND — strengths, what helps, what doesn't, who to contact. Print one per child, share with supply teachers and TAs.
50 SEND Strategies — A Staff Meeting Handout
50 specific, named, takeaway-able strategies for supporting children with SEND in mainstream classrooms. Use as a CPD handout — discuss 5 a fortnight.
Autism-Friendly Classroom Checklist
A practical audit of the things that make a classroom genuinely welcoming for autistic children — sensory, communication, predictability, social.
Sensory Strategies — A Practical Toolkit
Practical sensory strategies for the four common patterns — sensory seekers, sensory avoiders, mixed and unpredictable. With low-cost classroom kit ideas.
Meltdown vs Tantrum — Staff Reference Poster
A staff-room poster explaining the difference between a meltdown (sensory/emotional overload) and a tantrum (goal-directed behaviour). Hugely helpful for behaviour decisions.
Calm Corner — How to Set One Up
How to set up a calm corner that actually gets used and actually helps — including what to put in it, how to introduce it, and the rules that make it work.
ADHD Strategies for the Mainstream Classroom
What ADHD actually looks like in primary school (it's not 'lack of focus'), and the practical strategies that consistently help in mainstream classrooms.
Fidget Tools — Which Ones, When, and How
Fidget tools: which ones genuinely help, which become distractions, how to introduce them, and how to handle 'I want one too'.
Attention and Focus — Strategies That Actually Work
Beyond 'pay attention!' — the practical things that actually help children with focus difficulties stay engaged, with reasoning grounded in cognitive science.
Emotional Regulation — A Toolkit for Primary Classrooms
How to teach and support emotional regulation in primary classrooms — including why 'use your words' so often fails, and what to do instead.
Zones of Regulation — A Classroom Poster
A four-zone emotional self-awareness poster widely used by occupational therapists and SENDCos. Print A3, laminate, refer to daily.
Anxiety in the Classroom — What Helps, What Hurts
Practical strategies for anxious children — including why reassurance often makes things worse, what to do during a panic moment, and the long view.
Dyslexia-Friendly Classroom — A Practical Guide
What dyslexia is and isn't, the most useful classroom adjustments, and the things that genuinely help dyslexic children access mainstream learning.
Reading Intervention — A Progression Map
A step-by-step progression for what to teach a struggling reader at each stage, from pre-phonics to fluency. Useful for class teachers, TAs and intervention leads.
SEND Parent Meeting — A Prep Template
A template for preparing for parent meetings about a child with SEND — what to say, what to listen for, and how to leave with concrete next steps.
SEND Transition Handover — End-of-Year Form
A handover form for passing SEND information to a child's next teacher — strengths, what works, what to watch for, contacts. The information that often gets lost between July and September.
First-Week Routines Pack
The 12 routines you must establish in the first two weeks — entry, transitions, lining up, asking for help, finishing work, end of day. With explicit teaching scripts.
Carpet & Lining-Up Expectations Poster
A two-poster set showing exactly what 'good carpet' and 'good lining up' look like. Visual support for younger children — print A3, mount where children can see.
Lunchtime & Break Expectations Pack
What to teach children about break and lunchtime — the routines, the social expectations, the unwritten rules. Useful for class teachers and lunchtime supervisors.
Transition Routines — Pack of 6 Visual Cues
Six classroom transition routines that genuinely work — from carpet to desks, between activities, lining up, end of day. Visual cues, scripts and timing.
The 2×10 Strategy — Relationship Tracker
An evidence-informed approach to building relationship with the most challenging child in your class — 2 minutes a day, 10 days, talking only about non-school topics. With a tracking sheet.
Praise Script Bank — 50 Specific Phrases
50 specific praise phrases you can use in the classroom — focused on effort, strategy, and behavior, not ability. Built around the research on what kinds of praise actually motivate children.
Restorative Conversation Script
A simple 6-question script for restorative conversations after a behavior incident. Follows the standard restorative practice format — focused on harm, accountability, and repair.
Behavior Reflection Sheet
A child-completed reflection sheet for after a behavior incident — focused on the same restorative questions, but in writing. Useful for older or quieter children.
Restorative Circle Prompts — Whole-Class Edition
Whole-class restorative circle prompts for community-building and after class-wide incidents. 30 prompts across 4 categories, plus how to set up and run the circle.
'Take 5' Calm-Down Toolkit
Five evidence-informed calming techniques children can use independently — breathing, grounding, movement, sensory, and cognitive. With age-appropriate adaptations and a take-home card.
De-Escalation Script — When a Child is in Crisis
What to actually say and do when a child is mid-meltdown or escalating fast. With the words to use, the words to avoid, and the timeline to expect.
Behavior Crisis Response — Flowchart
A staff-room flowchart for what to do when a child's behavior is escalating fast — at-a-glance decisions, who to call, when to clear the room, when to use restraint (and when not).
ABC Behavior Tracking Chart
An Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence tracking template for understanding patterns in challenging behavior. Use over 2 weeks to identify what's actually triggering incidents.
Individual Behavior Plan — Template
A formal individual behavior plan for a child whose needs require structured, documented support. Includes triggers, prevention strategies, response strategies and review process.
Buddy System Setup — A Peer Support Plan
How to set up a peer-buddy system that supports a struggling child without overburdening another. Includes selection, briefing, support and rotation.
Group Work Norms — Poster
A visible reference for what good group work looks like — roles, voice levels, how to disagree, how to share work fairly. Print A3, mount, refer to often.
Class Reset Lesson Plan
A 30-minute lesson plan for resetting class behavior when things have drifted — without shaming, blaming, or making it feel like punishment. Use mid-term, after holidays, after big incidents.
Continuous Provision — Weekly Planning Template
A simple weekly planning template for continuous provision — what's available where, what's been enhanced, what learning is being noticed. Replaces 30-page planning documents with one page that actually gets used.
50 Continuous Provision Enhancement Ideas
50 specific, low-prep enhancements for the main provision areas — by area, by season, by skill. Useful for the Sunday-night moment when you're staring at the planning sheet.
EYFS Provision Audit Checklist
Walk around your provision with this list — does each area genuinely support the EYFS curriculum, or is it just pretty? 60-question audit organised by area.
EYFS Observation — Prompts and Recording Pack
How to observe purposefully, what to write down, and how to avoid the all-too-common pattern of recording everything and learning nothing. With prompt cards.
Quick Assessment Recording Sheet
A one-page recording sheet for quick formative assessments — phonics, number, fine motor, name writing. Use as a snapshot every half-term.
Characteristics of Effective Learning — Tracker
A tracker for the three characteristics of effective learning — playing & exploring, active learning, creating & thinking critically. Useful for end-of-year EYFS reports and Reception-to-Y1 transition.
Pre-Phonics — 30 Activity Ideas
30 activities to develop the foundations BEFORE introducing letters — listening, rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, oral blending. The skills that determine how well phonics will land later.
Phase 1 Phonics — Sound Bag Activities
How to set up and use sound bags — a Phase 1 phonics staple. With 12 themed bag ideas and how to scaffold across the year.
Subitising Cards — 1 to 10
Picture cards for subitising — instantly recognising small quantities without counting. The single most important early-number skill, with cards in five different arrangements per number.
Number Bonds for the Youngest — Activity Pack
How to introduce number bonds to 5 and 10 in EYFS without worksheets — with tens-frames, real objects, story contexts and games.
Counting Progression — From 'Reciting' to 'Cardinality'
What counting actually involves — five distinct sub-skills that develop in a roughly predictable order. With assessment ideas for each stage.
Helicopter Stories — Starter Pack
An introduction to Helicopter Stories — Vivian Gussin Paley's storytelling-and-story-acting approach. One of the most evidence-informed early-language interventions there is.
Talk-Rich Prompts — 40 Conversation Starters
40 prompts that get EYFS children TALKING — for snack time, circle time, walks, transitions. Beyond 'tell me about your weekend.'
Daily Routine Vocabulary — Picture Cards
Picture cards for the language of the EYFS day: tidy up time, snack, register, carpet, choosing. Useful for EAL learners and any child who finds school language an effort.
Reception to Year 1 Transition Pack — EYFS Resource
How to make the Reception-to-Year-1 transition gentler — when to start preparing, what to talk about with parents, what to pass to the next teacher, what to actually do in the last half-term.
EYFS Home Learning — 30 Activity Cards
30 home-learning activities for Reception families — none of them worksheets. Cooking, walking, talking, counting, drawing — the things that actually develop young children.
EYFS Parent Communication — Templates
Pre-written email and note templates for the most common EYFS parent comms — settling-in updates, behavior notes, achievement notes, transition info, end-of-day pickup messages.
First Day Welcome Letter — Template
A warm, useful welcome letter for the first day — sets the tone, gives practical info, invites questions. Used in late August / early September.
Class Welcome Pack — Beginning of Year
A 4-page pack to send home in the first week — covers the year ahead, communication, expectations, and how to support learning at home.
Mid-Year New Starter — Welcome Letter
A welcome letter for a child joining your class mid-year — settling info, key contacts, what to expect in the first weeks. Often forgotten in the chaos of mid-year arrivals.
Class Newsletter — Weekly/Monthly Template
A simple, scannable class newsletter template — what we did, what's coming up, important dates, how to help. Designed to actually get read.
Weekly Summary Email — Quick Format
A 5-line summary email teachers can send Friday afternoon — for schools without a formal newsletter system, or for teachers who don't want the overhead.
Friday Round-Up — End-of-Week Class Summary
A printable Friday round-up sheet children can take home — what they did this week, what's next, and conversation starters for parents.
Achievement Note — Praise Home Template
A short, specific praise note to send home — celebrates a moment with the family. Done well, builds parent-teacher trust faster than anything else.
Behavior Note Home — Templates
Templates for the difficult message home — a behavior incident, a pattern of concern, a serious issue. Written to inform, not blame, and to invite partnership.
Restorative Outcome Letter
A letter sent to both families after a restorative resolution between two children — closes the loop, signals that things are sorted, prevents the issue rumbling.
Parents' Evening Prep — One Page Per Child
A one-page-per-child template for prepping parents' evening — strengths, areas to develop, specific examples, conversation goals. Replaces frantic last-minute prep.
Parents' Evening Note-Taking Sheet
A note-taking sheet for during the conversation — captures what parents said, agreed actions, and follow-ups. So that things actually get followed up after the evening.
Difficult Conversation Script — A Framework
A framework for the conversation no teacher wants to have — concerns about a child, pushback from parents, raising a sensitive issue. With phrases that work and phrases to avoid.
School Trip Information — Template
A clear, complete trip information letter — what, where, when, costs, kit, lunch, contact details. Saves the inevitable round of follow-up questions.
Field Trip Permission Slip — Template
A standalone permission slip template — for trips that don't need a full information letter, or for the tear-off section of one. Covers consent, contacts, allergies, kit.
End-of-Year Report Comment Bank
A bank of end-of-year report comments — across attainment levels, attitudes, and personal qualities. Specific, warm, varied. So your reports don't sound identical.
Complaint Response Framework
A framework for responding to a parent complaint — what to do in the first 24 hours, what to write, what NOT to write, when to escalate. Saves a lot of stress and damaged relationships.
Bereavement & Family Crisis — School Response
How a primary school responds when a child experiences bereavement, illness, separation, or family crisis — the first conversation, the first day back, the longer-term support.
Safeguarding Concern from a Family — Response Framework
What to do when a parent shares a safeguarding concern with you — about their own family, another child, or someone outside school. The right response, the right escalation, the right tone.
Book Bag Notes — A Pack of Quick Templates
20 short, ready-to-print 'note home' templates for the moments that come up most — achievement notes, kit reminders, friendship news, illness, lost-item alerts. Print, sign, drop in book bag.
Suspected SEND — The First Conversation
How to raise the possibility of a SEND need with a family for the first time — without diagnosing, without panicking parents, and without backing off when you shouldn't.
Parent Pre-Meeting Prep Form
A short form to send to parents before a serious meeting — what they want to discuss, what's working at home, what's worrying them. Saves 20 minutes in the meeting and gives them voice.
Celebration / Event Info Pack
Templates for sports day, Christmas concert, summer fair, end-of-year assembly — the events that bring families in. Clear info, clear timing, clear expectations.
Parent Volunteer Welcome Pack
What to give to parent volunteers — reading helpers, trip helpers, classroom helpers — so they're useful, safe, and feel welcomed. Covers safeguarding, expectations, and practical tasks.
Back-to-School — Family Guide
A short guide to send home in the last week of summer — what families can do in the few days before school starts to make the transition smoother. Practical, low-pressure, useful.
Good News Call Script — How to Make a 'Positive Call Home'
How to make positive calls home — short, specific, scheduled into your week. The single highest-ROI parent communication act, especially for children whose families usually only hear from school when something's wrong.
End-of-Year Thank You — Templates for Families
Templates for the end-of-year thank-you notes to families that build long-term goodwill — short, warm, specific. For all families, for tricky families, for departing families.
Trauma-Informed Teaching — A One-Page Introduction
What trauma-informed teaching actually is, what it isn't, and the four shifts that make a classroom safer for children with trauma backgrounds. Useful as a CPD opener.
ACEs Explained for Teachers
Adverse Childhood Experiences — what they are, how they affect children's brains and behaviour, and what teachers can actually do. Based on the original Felitti and Anda research and subsequent decades of follow-up.
The Brain Under Stress — Classroom Application
What happens neurologically when a child is in fight-flight-freeze, why reasoning doesn't work, and the practical implications for classroom response. Based on Bruce Perry's neurosequential model.
Building Safety — Daily Routines Checklist
The small daily routines that build felt safety for children with trauma backgrounds — entry rituals, transitions, exits. Audit your day.
The 'Safe Person' Role — A Practical Guide
What it means to be a child's 'safe person' at school — for vulnerable children, this single relationship can be the difference between thriving and not. With practical guidance and what NOT to do.
Predictability — A Staff-Room Poster
A poster for the staff room reminding adults of what predictability looks like in practice — and why it's the cheapest, most powerful intervention for vulnerable children.
Behavior is Communication — Staff Poster
A staff-room poster reframing common 'difficult' behaviours as communications. The shift in lens is often the most powerful intervention there is.
Decoding Common Behaviors — A Practical Reference
A deeper reference for the behaviors most often seen in children with trauma backgrounds — what they often mean, what's often happening underneath, and what tends to help.
Repair After Incidents — Trauma-Sensitive Version
How to handle the after-an-incident conversation with a vulnerable child — when restorative scripts may need adapting, and when relationship repair matters more than reflection.
Looked-After and Adopted Children — Classroom Strategies
Practical strategies for children in care, post-adoption children, and children with previous looked-after status. Common patterns, what helps, and how to work with the adults around the child.
Refugee and Asylum-Seeker Children — Settling and Supporting
Practical guidance for supporting refugee and asylum-seeker children in mainstream classrooms — what they may have lived through, what helps in the first months, what to be careful about.
Bereaved Children — What Helps in Primary
How children at primary age process death — and what teachers can actually do to support a bereaved child returning to school. Includes what to say, what to avoid, and how to plan ahead.
Co-Regulation Script for Adults
What to actually say (and not say) when a child is dysregulated. Phrase by phrase, based on the principles of co-regulation. Useful for the staff briefing.
Body-Based Regulation Activities
Why traumatised children often can't 'think their way out' of dysregulation, and the body-based activities that help — proprioception, deep pressure, rhythmic movement, breath. With 20 specific activities.
When a Child Shuts Down — What to Do
Shut-down (dissociation, freeze) is often misread as defiance or rudeness — and the wrong response makes it worse. How to recognise it, what helps, and the timeline of recovery.
Trauma-Sensitive Family Meeting — Prep Guide
Preparing for a meeting with the family of a vulnerable or trauma-affected child — what to flag, what to avoid, how to share concerns without retraumatising or shaming the family.
Self-Care for Teachers Working with Vulnerable Children
Teachers who work with traumatised children carry secondary trauma whether they realise it or not. What it looks like, what helps, and how to sustain yourself in the work.
Emergency Cover Pack — For the Class Teacher to Leave
What every class teacher should keep printed in their classroom drawer — a one-day emergency cover pack so a supply teacher can run the day without disrupting learning. Builds itself from your existing materials.
First Day as Supply — A Survival Guide
What to do in your first 15 minutes in an unfamiliar classroom. How to win the morning before the children arrive. How to manage the rest of the day. Field-tested supply teacher survival.
Classroom Info Template — For the Cover Folder
A printable template for the 'about your class' page that goes in the emergency cover folder. Class list, seating plan, medical flags, SEND notes — all in one page.
Cover Day End-of-Day Handover Template
What the supply teacher fills in at the end of the day for the returning class teacher. Brief, structured, useful — covers what got done, what to follow up, what's worth knowing.
KS1 Maths — Self-Contained Cover Lesson
A complete, ready-to-run KS1 maths lesson on number bonds and addition that any supply teacher can deliver — with full script, differentiated activities, and answers.
KS2 Maths — Self-Contained Cover Lesson
A complete, ready-to-run KS2 maths lesson on the four operations and arithmetic strategy that any supply teacher can deliver — with full script, three difficulty levels, and answers.
KS1 English — Self-Contained Cover Lesson
A complete KS1 English cover lesson — story prediction and writing — that any supply teacher can run. Includes a complete short story, prediction prompts, and a writing task with three levels.
KS2 English — Self-Contained Cover Lesson
A complete KS2 English cover lesson — comprehension and inference — built around a self-contained text. Any supply teacher can run it. Includes the full text, comprehension questions, and inference task.
Quick Fillers for Any Class — 25 Time-Filling Activities
25 quick activities for the dead time that happens on cover days — finished a lesson early, transition went fast, the class arrived back from PE 10 minutes early. From 30 seconds to 15 minutes long.
Behavior Strategies for an Unfamiliar Class
What works (and what doesn't) when you don't know the children, the school's rules, or where the head's office is. Quick-deploy strategies for the unfamiliar classroom.
Any-Year Art Cover Lesson — Self-Portrait Continuum
A self-contained art lesson that works from Reception to Year 6 — observational self-portrait with reflection. Materials: pencils and paper. Time: 45-60 minutes.
Wet Break Rota Template — Year-Group Coverage
An editable rota template for wet break supervision — assigning year groups to staff, halls, and activity zones. Stops the chaos of nobody knowing where to go when the bell goes for indoor lunch.
Wet Break Supervisor Briefing Card
A laminated card to hand to any adult supervising wet break — including supply staff, parent volunteers and lunchtime supervisors who haven't done it before. Covers the routine, the boundaries, and what to do when things escalate.
Wet Break Quick Paper Craft Pack — 12 Activities
Twelve quick paper-and-pencil crafts for wet break — origami fortune tellers, paper aeroplanes, paper chains, finger puppets, accordion books and more. Each takes 10-15 minutes. Materials: paper. That's it.
Wet Break Classroom Yoga — 20 Pose Cards
Twenty simple yoga poses children can do beside or behind their chairs — releasing the energy that builds up during indoor lunchtime without needing space, mats, or changing clothes.
Wet Break Music & Listening Activity Pack
Eight calm, listening-based activities for wet break — sound bingo, mystery sounds, silent disco, listening drawing. Lower the room volume rather than competing with it.
Wet Break Printable Board Games Pack — 6 Games
Six print-and-play board games for wet break — including original games designed for short play (one round in 10-15 minutes). Print on card, laminate once, use forever.
Emergency 15-Minute Wet Break Plan
When wet break is called with no warning and you have nothing prepared — a single-page emergency plan for the next 15 minutes that works in any classroom with anything you have to hand.
Wet Break Policy Template — For SLT
An editable wet-break policy template for senior leadership — covering when wet break is called, who supervises, where each year group goes, what happens with toilets and food, and what's expected of staff. Ready to adapt to your school.
Reception to Year 1 Transition Pack
The single biggest transition in primary — from play-based EYFS to a more structured Year 1 classroom. Activities, parent letter, classroom routines, and EYFS-to-KS1 staff handover sheet for the gentlest possible move.
Year 6 to Year 7 — Primary to Secondary Transition Pack
A practical pack for the biggest transition of all — Year 6 to secondary school. Worry-mapping activities, a 'questions you can ask' sheet, parent letter, and the practical things that get forgotten until August.
Leavers' Assembly Planning Pack
A complete planning pack for the Year 6 leavers' assembly — structure, sample running order, speech writing prompts, memory activities, and parent-facing programme template. Saves the leadership team a week of last-minute scrambling.
Class Handover Document — End-of-Year Template
The document the outgoing class teacher fills in for the incoming one. Captures every child's academic level, social map, vulnerabilities, family context, and the one thing the next teacher absolutely must know. Saves the new teacher a half-term of figuring it out.
Transition Day — Running Order Template
A planning template for the in-school transition day at the end of the summer term — when children spend a morning with their next year's teacher. Sample running order, ice-breaker activities, parent-facing letter, and what the lead teacher needs to prep.
First Day Back After Summer — Activity Pack
Six activities for the first day back in September — designed to ease children in without overwhelming them, and give the new teacher useful information about their class. Low-stakes, structured, calming.
Wraparound Care Staff Induction Pack
A comprehensive induction pack for new wraparound care staff — breakfast club, after-school club, holiday club. Covers safeguarding, behaviour expectations, allergies and medication, fire procedures, and the rhythm of a typical session.
After-School Club 30-Day Activity Planner
A 30-day activity planning grid for after-school club leaders — variety across art, sport, science, cooking, free play. Stops the trap of 'colouring sheets again' and gives staff a clear what-to-prep-when template.
Breakfast Club Arrival & Settle Routine
A clear arrival routine for breakfast club — what children do when they arrive, in what order, with adult supervision points marked. Stops the chaotic 7:30am free-for-all and gets children eating, regulated, ready for school.
After-School Club Snack Policy & Easy Recipes
An after-school snack policy template plus 10 easy, allergy-aware snack recipes children can help prepare. Covers nutrition guidelines, allergy management, and the kinds of snacks that don't crash children's regulation.
Holiday Club Themed Week Pack — Around the World
A complete 5-day themed holiday club week — 'Around the World' — with daily plans, art and craft activities, food connections, music and movement, and a Friday celebration. Designed for staff with limited planning time.
After-School Club Behaviour Expectations — Child-Friendly Poster
A simple, child-friendly poster of after-school club behaviour expectations — different from school day rules, written in language children of 5+ can understand. Use it as the visible standard.
Wraparound Care Late Pickup Protocol
A clear protocol for what staff do when a child hasn't been collected by closing time — five-minute through one-hour escalation. Includes parent communication script and the safeguarding triggers.
After-School Club Rainy Day Rotation Plan
When the weather kills outdoor time at after-school club — a 4-station rotation plan that gives every child variety in 90 minutes without staff exhausting themselves leading one giant activity.
French — Whole-Year Scheme for Non-Specialist Teachers
A 36-week French scheme for primary teachers who never trained as language specialists. Six topics across the year, each lasting six weeks, with a fixed weekly lesson structure and the actual French you need pre-written.
French Pronunciation — Quick Guide for Non-Specialist Teachers
If you're teaching primary French and worried your pronunciation will mislead the children, this guide covers the 12 sounds that matter most, the silent letter rules, and the few patterns most adults get wrong. Read once, set for the year.
Spanish — Whole-Year Scheme for Non-Specialist Teachers
A 36-week Spanish scheme for primary teachers who never trained as language specialists. Six topics across the year, each lasting six weeks, with a fixed weekly lesson structure and the actual Spanish you need pre-written. Mirrors the French scheme so dual-language schools can run them in parallel.
Spanish Pronunciation — Quick Guide for Non-Specialist Teachers
If you're teaching primary Spanish and worried your pronunciation will mislead the children, this guide covers the 10 sounds that matter most. Spanish is mostly phonetic — once you learn the basics, you're set for the year.
German — Whole-Year Scheme for Non-Specialist Teachers
A 36-week German scheme for primary teachers who never trained as language specialists. Six topics across the year, with the actual German you need pre-written. German is rarer in primary settings, but where it's taught, schools deserve a structured scheme.
Color by Number 1-10 — Print Pack
Six color-by-number activities using numbers 1-10. Children read the number, find it on the picture grid, and color it the matching color. Builds number recognition, color words, and fine-motor control.
Color the World Map — Continents Pack
Three coloring activities for learning the seven continents. Children follow color-by-name instructions to color each continent on a labeled map outline. Includes the names of all seven continents and the four oceans, plus a fact-file recap.
Color and Learn — Parts of a Plant
Coloring activity that teaches children the parts of a plant — roots, stem, leaves, flower, petals — by following coloring instructions. Pairs with a labeled diagram and a quick comprehension check.
Color the Mood — Feelings Coloring Pack
Children color faces and abstract shapes to match different feelings, then talk about how each feeling feels in their own body. Combines coloring with emotional literacy. Useful for SEL lessons, calm-down corners, and morning check-ins.
Color by Shape — 2D Shapes Pack
Six pages of shape-recognition activities where children color 2D shapes by name. Builds visual recognition of circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, hexagons, and stars. Includes a 'shapes around us' real-world connection.
Color the Festivals — Around the World
Four festival-themed coloring activities — Diwali rangoli, Chinese New Year decorations, Christmas tree ornaments, and Eid moon-and-stars patterns. Children follow color guides to learn the cultural significance of each design while practicing coloring.
Color Yourself Calm — Mindfulness Coloring Pack
Six pages of mandala-style and pattern-based coloring designs for use during quiet time, calm-down sessions, or wet-break. Pairs each pattern with a one-line mindfulness prompt to focus attention while coloring.
Color the Alphabet — A to Z Pack
26 alphabet coloring activities (A-Z), each pairing a letter with an object that starts with that letter. Children color the letter and the object using a color guide. Builds letter recognition, initial-sound vocabulary, and color words.
Ancient Greece — Themed Week Pack
A five-day cross-curricular pack on Ancient Greece — gods, Olympics, philosophy, democracy, daily life. Designed for KS2 history, with literacy, art, and PE links. Twelve activities, four worksheets, fact-files on the major figures, and a Greek-day finale.
Anglo-Saxons — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on the Anglo-Saxons — who they were, why they came, kingdoms, daily life, conversion to Christianity. Includes Beowulf storytelling, Sutton Hoo discovery, and Anglo-Saxon riddles. KS2 national curriculum aligned.
Black History Month — Themed Week Pack
Cross-curricular pack for Black History Month, structured around figures, themes, and contexts often missed in primary curricula. Includes lessons on Mary Seacole, Stormzy, NASA's hidden figures, the Bristol bus boycott, and contemporary Black British achievement. Designed to be honest, age-appropriate, and not tokenistic.
World Book Day — Themed Week Pack
A full week of activities for World Book Day. Includes character-day costume guide that doesn't require parents to buy anything, classroom reading rituals, book-recommendation systems for reluctant readers, and a class story-writing project that builds across the week.
Anti-Bullying Week — Themed Week Pack
A five-day pack for Anti-Bullying Week (mid-November UK, October US). Avoids the common pitfalls of one-week awareness without follow-through. Structured around what bullying actually IS, what to do if you see it, what to do if you're targeted, and how to build a class culture where bullying struggles to take root.
Earth Day & Sustainability — Themed Week Pack
Cross-curricular pack for Earth Day (April 22) and broader sustainability topics. Honest about climate change without being doom-laden. Includes practical action projects, energy audits children can do at home, fact-files on climate action, and a class sustainability plan.
Minibeasts & Insects — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on minibeasts (UK term) and insects more broadly. Includes a school-grounds bug hunt, classification work, life cycles (butterfly, ladybird, ant), and the role of pollinators. Outdoor-learning friendly.
Trees & Plants — Themed Week Pack
Five-day cross-curricular pack on trees and plants. Includes tree identification, photosynthesis demystified, planting activities, the difference between trees and other plants, and forest ecology. Outdoor-learning friendly.
Oceans & Marine Life — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on oceans (the four big oceans, marine zones, sea creatures, ocean threats and conservation). Distinct from 'Under the Sea' — focuses on oceans as ecosystems and on threats like plastic pollution and overfishing. Suitable for KS1 to lower KS2.
Deserts — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on the world's deserts — what makes a place a desert (it's not just heat), the major deserts, animal and plant adaptations, human cultures of the desert, and desertification.
Ancient China — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on Ancient China — the early dynasties, the Great Wall, inventions that changed the world, the Silk Road, and the Terracotta Army. Often missing from primary curricula despite being one of the most influential ancient civilisations.
Weather & Climate — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on weather (day-to-day) and climate (long-term patterns). Includes weather measurement, the water cycle, climate zones around the world, extreme weather, and climate change at primary level.
Rocks & Fossils — Themed Week Pack
Five-day pack on rocks, the rock cycle, and fossils. Includes a rock identification activity, the three rock types, fossil formation, and famous fossil discoveries. Strong fit for KS2 science geology curriculum.
Music Curriculum Overview — Pre-K to Grade 6
A whole-school music curriculum overview showing what each year group covers, how skills progress, and how assessment connects across the years. Designed for music coordinators working with non-specialist class teachers who need to know what comes before and after their year.
Non-Specialist Confidence Pack — Music
For class teachers who 'can't sing' or 'don't know music' but have to deliver music lessons. Practical confidence-builders, scripts for what to say, low-stakes activities that work even if you can't carry a tune. Written by people who understand the anxiety.
Assembly Songs — Repertoire Bank (50 Songs)
Fifty songs suitable for primary school assemblies, organised by theme (gathering, celebration, gratitude, kindness, multicultural, seasonal). Each entry notes age range, key, source, and rough difficulty. The reference document a music coordinator wishes they had on day one.
Instrument Loan Tracker — Template Pack
Templates for tracking school instrument loans (recorders, ukuleles, glockenspiels, etc.) — sign-out/sign-in sheet, condition log, parent-permission slip, end-of-year audit checklist. Replaces the chaos of 'whose ukulele is this?'
Christmas Production Planner — Music Coordinator's Edition
An 8-week countdown plan for delivering a primary school Christmas production. Includes the song-list-to-send-to-class-teachers, rehearsal schedule, technical requirements, and the conversations to have with the head before the project starts.
Singing Warm-Ups Pack — for any class teacher
Twenty-five vocal warm-ups for use before assembly singing, choir, or production rehearsals. Calibrated by age. Includes warm-ups that work even with non-specialist teachers leading. Builds vocal confidence and class focus.
Music Listening Bank — 50 Pieces for Primary
Fifty pieces of music suitable for primary listening lessons, organised by category (orchestral / world music / pop & contemporary / film & TV / mood). Each entry notes recommended age, listening focus, and 'what to ask the children'. Calibrated for non-specialist delivery.
Classroom Percussion Starter Kit — Coordinator's Setup Guide
What instruments to buy, how many, how to store them, and how to roll them out so they last. The setup guide for coordinators starting from scratch — or refreshing an inherited cupboard chaos.
Music Coordinator Handover Document
When a music coordinator leaves a school, the next person inherits chaos by default. This handover template captures everything the next person needs — instruments inventory, peripatetic contracts, scheme subscriptions, important parent contacts, what's on order, what's broken.
Music CPD Pack for Class Teachers
A short-format CPD pack for music coordinators to deliver to non-specialist class teachers. Six 20-minute sessions, each focused on one practical skill (singing leadership, body percussion, tuned percussion handling, rhythm games, listening lessons, composition). Designed for twilight INSETs.
Y6 SATs Arithmetic — Question Type Reference
Every type of question that appears in the SATs Arithmetic paper, with the strategy for each. Covers all 30 question types — calculation, fractions, percentages, BIDMAS, mixed operations. The reference document Year 6 children can keep through SATs prep season.
Y6 SATs Maths Reasoning — Strategies & Question Types
The reasoning papers (2 & 3) are where most marks are won and lost. This pack covers question-type recognition, the 'translate the words' problem, multi-step strategies, and the specific traps to avoid. Includes worked examples of the 8 most common question types.
Y6 SATs Reading — Strategies for the Three Texts
The Reading paper is 1 hour, 3 texts of increasing difficulty, around 50 marks. This pack covers the question-type taxonomy (retrieval / inference / vocabulary / structure), pacing strategy across the three texts, and the 'how to use the text' approach that beats reading-from-memory.
Y6 SATs SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar) — Reference Pack
The SPaG paper tests technical English knowledge — terminology, punctuation use, grammatical structures. This pack covers the 30+ technical terms children must recognise, plus the punctuation and grammar rules that come up most often. The single revision document Y6 children should keep on their desk.
Y6 SATs — Parent Guide (Calm, Not Panic)
What SATs are, what they're for, what they're NOT for, and how parents can support their Year 6 child through SATs season without making it worse. Honest about what really helps and what doesn't. Designed to lower household anxiety about SATs week.
Y6 SATs Teacher Pacing Guide — Autumn to May
How to pace SATs prep across the academic year without burning the children (or yourself) out. Term-by-term breakdown of what to focus on, when to start past papers, when to slow down, and how to avoid the January-panic that derails so many Y6 teachers.
Y6 SATs Anxiety Toolkit — for Children, Parents, and Teachers
Practical strategies for managing SATs anxiety. For the children who genuinely worry. For the parents who can see it. For the teachers who want to help without making it worse. Includes specific scripts, breathing exercises, and the conversations worth having before May.
Y6 SATs Question Stems — Quick-Reference Flashcards
Flashcards covering the question-stem language that appears in SATs papers ('find and copy', 'how does the author', 'what does this word mean'). Children who recognise the question stems answer faster and lose fewer marks. Set of 30 stems with the strategy for each.
Assessment Calendar — Whole-Year Template
A whole-school assessment calendar template — when each year group does what, how it links to reporting, and how to keep assessment proportionate. The reference document an assessment coordinator builds in September and refers back to all year.
Moderation Meeting Template — Internal
How to run an internal moderation meeting — agenda, prep checklist, sample work selection, structured discussion prompts, and how to follow up. For assessment coordinators trying to bring consistency to teacher judgements without creating tension.
Formative vs Summative — Staff Handout
A 4-page staff handout explaining the difference between formative assessment (during learning) and summative assessment (at the end), with specific classroom techniques for each. For staff INSETs and new-teacher induction. Designed to settle the 'we test too much' / 'we don't test enough' debate.
Light-Touch Tracking System — Setup Guide
How to set up a school assessment tracking system that's USEFUL and doesn't drown teachers in admin. Covers what to track, what to leave alone, paper vs digital, frequency, and the assessment data SLT actually need vs what they ask for.
Parents' Evening Data Pack — Coordinator's Setup
What class teachers need on their desk for parents' evening — agreed format, language guide, specific phrases for difficult conversations, and the things NOT to say. The setup an assessment coordinator runs before parents' evening week.
Statutory Assessment Deadlines — Checklist
Every statutory assessment deadline UK primary schools face — Reception Baseline, Phonics Screening, Y4 Multiplication Check, KS2 SATs, EYFS Profile. With prep timelines, coordinator's actions, and what gets flagged when.
Pupil Progress Meeting — Template
Template for pupil progress meetings (sometimes called 'progress and provision meetings') — the termly conversation between class teacher, SENDCo, and assessment coordinator about which children need what intervention. With agenda, prep checklist, and follow-up structure.
Assessment Coordinator Handover Document
When an assessment coordinator leaves a school, the next person inherits chaos by default. This handover template captures everything — calendar, statutory dates, software access, moderation cycles, key decisions. Mirrors the music coordinator handover doc.
Secondary Transition — Parent Guide (Y5/Y6)
What secondary school is actually like, how applications work, what to do across Year 5 and Year 6, and how to support an anxious child without amplifying the anxiety. Honest about the realities — including the bits secondary schools don't always advertise.
Secondary Transition — Child Prep Pack
Activities for the Year 6 child to do across summer term — what they'll need to know, fears to talk through, practical skills to practice. Designed to demystify secondary without scaremongering. Covers the journey, the timetable, lunchtime, lockers, friendships, and the 'getting lost on day one' fear.
Secondary Transition — Year 6 Teacher Pack
How a Year 6 teacher prepares the cohort for secondary across spring and summer term. Includes weekly themed lessons, classroom discussions, the 'we believe in you' framing, and how to handle the children whose anxiety is rising as July approaches. Pairs with the parent guide and child prep pack.
Secondary Transition Handover Form — Y6 to Y7
Template for the formal handover from Year 6 teacher to secondary school. Covers academic, pastoral, SEND, medical, and the specific 'what we wish you knew' field that secondary teachers find most useful. Designed for the 5-10 minute conversation between Y6 teacher and incoming form tutor.
Secondary Transition — Anxious Children Toolkit
Specific strategies for the children who get genuinely anxious about secondary transition — far beyond normal nerves. Includes early-warning signs, conversation prompts, structured support plans, and when to escalate to specialist support. For Y6 teachers, SENDCos, and pastoral leads.
Secondary Transition — Summer Holiday Bridging Pack
Activities for the long summer break between primary and secondary. Designed to keep the child connected to learning without piling on the work. Includes reading recommendations, the 'visit your new school' suggestions, journey practice, and the things they should NOT spend the summer doing.
Friendship Changes in Year 6/7 — Article and Activity
An honest pack about friendship changes during transition. Some primary friendships continue; some don't. New friendships form. The pack helps children process this without shame, and helps adults talk about it without minimising. Includes a class activity, parent guide, and self-reflection prompts.
Secondary Transition Day — Running Plan for Y6 Teachers
How to run a primary's own transition day BEFORE the secondary's transition day — to prepare children for what they'll experience. Includes a sample timetable showing 50-minute lessons with multiple 'subjects', a 'getting lost' role-play, and an end-of-day debrief that surfaces fears.
Whole-School Reading Progression — Pre-K to Grade 6
How reading skills develop across primary — phase 1 phonics through KS2 inference, summarisation, and critical reading. Includes year-by-year skill expectations, common misconceptions, and the assessment markers that show whether children are on track. The reference document an English Lead returns to most often.
Whole-School Writing Progression — Pre-K to Grade 6
How writing skills develop across primary — emergent mark-making through KS2 sustained writing. Year-by-year skill expectations covering composition, transcription, vocabulary, sentence structure, and editing. Pairs with the reading progression as the English Lead's two foundational reference docs.
Reading for Pleasure — Whole-School Strategy
How English Leads build a school-wide reading culture. Covers the Open University's 4-strand model, library setup, daily read-aloud rituals, reluctant-reader strategies, parent engagement, and how to measure reading-for-pleasure (it's harder than measuring fluency). The most important single thing an English Lead does.
School Library — Setup and Management Guide
How to set up and run a primary school library — book selection, organisation, lending systems, refresh cycles, parent volunteer roles, and the difference between 'a room with books' and 'a library children actually use'. For English Leads inheriting a tired library or starting from scratch.
English CPD Pack for Class Teachers
Six 20-minute CPD sessions for English Leads to deliver to class teachers — covering reading aloud, comprehension teaching, writing feedback, vocabulary teaching, phonics for non-specialists, and reading-for-pleasure leadership. Designed for twilight INSETs.
English Lead Handover Document
When an English Lead leaves a school, the next person inherits chaos by default. This handover template captures everything — phonics scheme, reading data, library status, CPD history, key children, statutory data trends. Mirrors the music and assessment coordinator handover docs.
English Monitoring Walk — Prompt Sheet
What to look for during a 10-minute classroom monitoring walk for English. Specific prompts for reading lessons, writing lessons, phonics lessons, and book corner audits. Designed for English Leads doing learning walks without it feeling like inspection.
Whole-School Maths Progression — Pre-K to Grade 6
How maths skills develop across primary — number sense from Pre-K through KS2 fractions, decimals, ratio, and algebra. Year-by-year skill expectations across number, calculation, fractions, geometry, statistics, and reasoning. The reference document a Maths Lead returns to most often.
Fluency vs Reasoning — A Maths Lead's Guide
Why fluency and reasoning are both essential, what they actually mean, and how to build each across the school. Includes specific routines for each (e.g. number talks, fluency starters, reasoning prompts). Settles the staffroom debate about 'spending too much time on times tables' vs 'not doing enough word problems'.
Calculation Policy — Decision Guide
What a calculation policy is, why every school needs one, and how to choose or write one. Includes implementation timeline and how to ensure consistency across the school.
Manipulatives Audit & Classroom Setup
What manipulatives every primary classroom should have, why concrete materials matter even in upper KS2, and how to audit and refresh existing stock. Includes minimum kit by year group, storage strategies, and the 'manipulatives are for the children who need them' problem.
Times Tables Strategy — Pre-MTC and Beyond
How to build whole-school times tables fluency leading to the Y4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) and beyond. Covers the year-by-year teaching sequence, daily routines, digital tool options, and what to do for children who fall behind. Strategic, not just 'practice harder'.
Maths Monitoring Walk — Prompt Sheet
What to look for during a 10-minute classroom monitoring walk for maths. Specific prompts for fluency starters, main lessons, manipulatives use, and reasoning culture. Designed for Maths Leads doing learning walks without it feeling like inspection.
Maths CPD Pack for Class Teachers
Six 20-minute CPD sessions for Maths Leads to deliver to class teachers — covering fluency teaching, manipulatives use, reasoning prompts, calculation policy, addressing maths anxiety in staff, and the 'concrete-pictorial-abstract' approach. Designed for twilight INSETs.
Maths Lead Handover Document
When a Maths Lead leaves a school, the next person inherits chaos by default. This handover template captures everything — calculation policy, scheme used, manipulative stock, MTC and SATs data, CPD history, key children. Mirrors the music, assessment, and English Lead handover docs.
KS1 Reading List — Books for Year 1 and Year 2
Curated reading list for Year 1 and Year 2 children — picture books, early chapter books, poetry, and books for the children just becoming readers. Calibrated for the children who are decoding fluently and ready for richer stories.
KS2 Reading List — Books for Year 3 to Year 6
Curated reading list for Year 3 through Year 6 — chapter books, mysteries, fantasy, contemporary fiction, graphic novels, and books for children developing their personal reading taste. Calibrated for fluent readers building lifelong reading habits.
Books for Reluctant Readers — Curated List
Books specifically chosen to convert reluctant readers — short, accessible, often illustrated, always engaging. For the children who 'don't like reading' (because they haven't found the right book yet). Calibrated for Y2-Y6.
Picture Books That Teach Big Feelings
Picture books that handle emotions, friendship, fear, anger, sadness, change, and difference well. For SEL teaching, classroom calm corners, and home reading. Carefully chosen so the books do the emotional work, not the adult.
Reception Classroom — Essential Picture Books
The 30 picture books every Reception classroom should have — read-aloud favourites, repeat-read classics, and the books that build the foundational vocabulary, rhythm, and story-sense Reception children need.
SEND Sensory Toolkit — What Teachers Actually Buy
The sensory tools that primary teachers actually buy and find useful — fidgets, ear defenders, wobble cushions, weighted lap pads, chew necklaces, time timers, calming spray. With honest notes on what works, what doesn't, and the difference between 'nice-to-have' and 'genuinely helpful'.
Calm Corner Essentials — What Goes In It
What to put in a primary classroom calm corner — soft seating, regulation tools, visual aids, calming books, quiet activities. With honest notes on what genuinely helps children self-regulate and what's just decorative.
English Lead — Professional Reading List
Professional books every primary English Lead should read — the research-grounded titles on phonics, reading-for-pleasure, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing teaching. Honest about which are essential and which are optional.
Maths Lead — Professional Reading List
Professional books every primary Maths Lead should read — the research-grounded titles on fluency, reasoning, mastery, manipulatives, and addressing maths anxiety. Honest about which are essential.
SENDCo — Professional Reading List
Professional books every primary SENDCo should have on the shelf — covering autism, ADHD, dyslexia, trauma-informed practice, EHCP writing, and parent partnership. Calibrated for the SENDCo who has 15 minutes a week to read.
Books for Black History Month — KS1 to KS2
Picture books, chapter books, and biographies for Black History Month — across age ranges, with notes on what each book covers. Calibrated for primary classrooms with diverse and not-yet-diverse cohorts alike.
Primary Maths Manipulatives — What Schools Actually Buy
The maths manipulatives every primary classroom should have — counters, ten-frames, place value cards, number rods, fraction strips, and the higher-end items worth investing in. With honest notes on which ones earn their keep and which sit in cupboards.
Y6 Reading List — Books for the Year of Secondary Transition
Books for Y6 children — the year before secondary, where reading taste matters most and reading is the strongest predictor of secondary attainment. Calibrated for the Y6 cohort specifically — friendship, identity, change, growing up.
Wet Break Activity Box — What to Stock
What to put in a classroom 'wet break box' — the box that gets opened when rain stops outdoor break. Calibrated for primary classrooms across age ranges. Honest about what genuinely engages children vs what sits unused.
Outdoor Learning Risk Assessment — Pre-Session Checklist
A pre-session checklist for outdoor learning sessions — site, weather, participants, equipment, supervision and emergencies. Adapt and sign off before going out.
Autumn Outdoor Learning — Activity Pack
Six autumn outdoor activities for EYFS, KS1 and lower KS2. Leaf hunt, conker maths, weather diary, autumn sound map, fungi spotter, harvest sorting. Print, take outside, do.
Winter Outdoor Learning — Activity Pack
Six winter outdoor activities — frost detective, bare tree ID, tracks in snow, winter bird watch, shadow tracking, bark rubbings. Designed for cold-weather sessions of 20–40 minutes.
Spring Outdoor Learning — Activity Pack
Six spring outdoor activities — minibeast hunt, blossom counting, plant growth diary, birdsong listening, puddle survey, bud watch. EYFS to lower KS2.
Summer Outdoor Learning — Activity Pack
Six summer outdoor activities — pollinator survey, sun shadow clock, pond-dip basics, grass meadow zoning, water cycle in action, leaf shapes. EYFS to Y5.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Cards (6 themed sets)
Six themed scavenger hunts — find-by-colour, find-by-texture, find-by-shape, autumn hunt, minibeast hunt, urban-school hunt. Print, cut, give to pairs.
Nature Journal — Printable Templates
Five ready-to-print nature journal templates — one big drawing page, observation grid, weather diary, year-long tracker, and 'today I noticed' reflection page.
Outdoor Maths — Activity Cards
Eight outdoor maths activities — measure a tree, count seeds, perimeter of the playground, symmetry hunt, angle spotting, estimation walk, time-and-distance, leaf fractions.
Forest School Without Woods — Playground & Field Adaptations
How to run Forest School-style sessions when your school has only a playground, a field, or a small green corner. Practical adaptations covering activities, kit and routines.
Outdoor Learning Skills — Progression Tracker (EYFS to Y6)
Year-by-year progression of outdoor learning skills — from EYFS gross motor through to Y6 fire safety and independent project work. For schools building a coherent outdoor curriculum.
Reading Passport — Printable Booklet
A printable Reading Passport — a fold-and-staple A4 booklet where children record every book read, the country/genre, and a star rating. Builds reading culture without competition or pressure.
Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) — Starter Pack
Everything to launch a Drop Everything And Read programme — staff briefing, parent letter, signage, slot timing options, evidence base and FAQ. Ready to deploy in week 1.
Stretch & Challenge — Open-Ended Tasks for Early Finishers
Twenty open-ended tasks designed for the children who finish first. No 'more of the same' — these are genuinely thinking-required tasks across English, maths, problem-solving and creative writing.
Eco-Committee Starter Pack — Setup, Roles, First Audit
How to set up a pupil-led Eco-Committee that works — election structure, terms of reference, role descriptions, an environmental audit template, and a first-meeting agenda.
Continuous Provision — Area Labels & Signage
Printable area labels for an EYFS continuous provision setup — sand, water, construction, role play, fine motor, mark making, maths, books, creative, investigation, small world, outdoor.
Continuous Provision Planning Grid (Weekly)
A weekly planning grid for EYFS continuous provision — for each area, plan the core invitation, the focus skill, vocabulary to introduce, adult-led enhancements and observation focus.
Continuous Provision Observation Tracker
A weekly observation tracker — tick which children visit which areas, plus a focus column for noticing learning. Helps spot the children getting missed.
Continuous Provision — Rotation System (Half-Term Plan)
A half-term rotation system for keeping provision fresh — what to refresh weekly, fortnightly, and termly. Plus the principle of 'hooking back' to children's interests.
Peer Reading (PALS-style) — Setup Pack
A research-backed peer reading programme adapted from PALS — structured pairs, four reading routines (paired reading, retell, paragraph shrink, prediction), pairing rules, and a 6-week launch plan.
Project: Build a Mini Zoo (Year 1-2)
A 3-week cross-curricular project for Y1-2: children plan, build and present a mini zoo. Integrates animal science, writing, maths (ticket pricing), art and speaking.
Project: Design a Sustainable City (Year 3-4)
A 4-week cross-curricular project for Y3-4: children design a sustainable city. Integrates geography, science, persuasive writing, maths and engineering thinking.
Wellbeing Daily Check-In — Routines & Visuals
Three classroom routines for daily wellbeing check-ins — Zones of Regulation poster, How am I arriving today wheel, and a class wellbeing tracker. Print, mount, use every morning.
Wellbeing Calming Strategies — Strategy Cards
12 calming strategy cards for children — finger breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, slow drink of water, hand-press, bubble breathing, animal walks, and more. Print, laminate, give one to a child who needs to regulate.
Knowledge Organiser: The Romans
A single-page A4 knowledge organiser on the Romans for Y3-4 — key dates, people, vocabulary, places, big ideas. Print, hand out, refer to all unit.
Knowledge Organiser: Ancient Egyptians
A single-page A4 knowledge organiser on Ancient Egypt for Y3-4 — pyramids, mummies, gods, hieroglyphs, and key dates. Curriculum-aligned.
Knowledge Organiser: The Vikings
A single-page A4 knowledge organiser on the Vikings for Y3-5 — raids, longships, gods, settlement in Britain, Alfred the Great. NC-aligned.
Knowledge Organiser: Plants
A single-page A4 knowledge organiser on plants for Y2-3 — parts of a plant, what plants need, life cycles, photosynthesis basics. Aligned with NC science.
Topic Immersion Week: The Romans (Y3-4)
A 5-day immersion week on the Romans, integrating history, English, maths, art, DT and PE. Each day has a clear theme. Pairs with our Romans Knowledge Organiser.
Project: Launch a Business (Year 5-6)
A 5-week cross-curricular project for Y5-6: children invent, plan, market and pitch a small business. Integrates maths (budgeting, profit), English (persuasion, branding), DT (product design) and PSHE (entrepreneurship).
Restorative Conversation Scripts — What to Actually Say
Restorative conversation scripts for the 5 most common scenarios: low-level disruption, friendship rupture, after-incident reset, chronic refuser, and child-and-parent reset. With actual words to say.
Behavior Reflection Sheets — Three Age Levels
Three age-graded behavior reflection sheets — KS1 (drawing-led), lower KS2 (simple sentences), upper KS2 (full restorative reflection). Print, keep handy, use as the structure for a calm one-to-one.
Class Charter Creation Pack — Building Agreement WITH the class, not FOR them
A 4-lesson pack to co-create a class charter children genuinely own — not 'be kind, be respectful' on a wall they ignore. With a printable charter template and weekly reflection routine.
Topic Immersion Week: The Romans (Year 3-4)
A complete 5-day Romans immersion week for Y3-4 — collapsed timetable, daily themes (history, writing, art, maths, end-of-week banquet), with all session plans included. Ready to deliver.
Knowledge Organiser: The Stone Age
A single-page A4 knowledge organiser on the Stone Age — Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic. Hunter-gatherers, Skara Brae, Stonehenge. Y3 NC topic.
Knowledge Organiser: World War 2
A single-page A4 knowledge organiser on World War 2 for Y4-6 — key dates, the Blitz, evacuation, rationing, key people. UK NC-aligned for the 'a study of an aspect or theme of British history' unit.
Topic Immersion Week: Ancient Egyptians (Y3-4)
A 5-day immersion week on Ancient Egypt for Y3-4 — pyramids, mummies, gods, hieroglyphs. Cross-curricular plan integrating history, English, maths, art and DT. Pairs with our Egyptians KO.
Calculation Policy: Addition & Subtraction Y1-Y6
A complete written-methods progression for addition and subtraction across Y1-Y6, with worked examples at each stage. For teachers building or refreshing a school-wide calculation policy.
30 Brain Breaks for Primary Classrooms
30 brain break activities organised by purpose — energising, calming, focusing, social. Each is 1-3 minutes, no resources needed. Print, laminate, draw one when needed.
Cover Day Full-Day Pack — Year 3-4
A complete self-contained Y3-4 cover day for the supply teacher who's just walked in. Five hours of curriculum-aligned, no-prep activities — literacy, maths, foundation, with an end-of-day reflection. Print and go.
Cover Day Full-Day Pack — Year 5-6
A complete self-contained Y5-6 cover day for the supply teacher. Five hours of curriculum-aligned work — argumentative writing, fractions/decimals, debate task, art and reading. Print and go.
Mental Health Awareness Week — 5-Day Assembly Pack
Five 10-minute assemblies for Mental Health Awareness Week — covering naming feelings, talking about worries, stress and the body, kindness, asking for help. With scripts, story prompts and class follow-up.
Forest School Practitioner's Bookshelf
A curated reading list for primary teachers wanting to take outdoor learning more seriously — foundational books, practical activity guides, and the wider thinking on childhood and risk.
Behavior Books That Actually Help — Practitioner Reading List
A curated reading list for primary teachers wanting to read seriously about behavior — restorative practice, classroom management, the children who don't fit, and the wider thinking on relational schools.
Cover Day Full Pack — Year 1-2 (KS1)
A complete cover-day pack for KS1 — registration, maths, phonics, snack, story, P.E., afternoon project. Five hours of teaching with everything you need, no class teacher prep required.
Cover Day — Reading Comprehension That Works for Any KS2 Class
Three short, age-flexible reading texts (animal facts, a short story, a non-fiction explanation) with comprehension questions. Pick the one that fits the class level. Self-marking — children check answers at the back.
Cover Day — P.E. Lesson That Works for Any Class
A 45-minute P.E. session that requires no equipment beyond cones (chairs work), no kit knowledge, and works for any class from Y1 to Y6. Five timed activities, each with KS1/KS2 differentiation.
Cover Day — Morning Meeting Script (Any Class)
A scripted morning meeting routine for any class, any age, when you don't know the children. Register, weather, mood check, calendar, day plan — 10 minutes that establish you as the adult and the children as a team.
SATs Maths Revision Checklist (KS2)
A printable self-assessment checklist of every maths skill on the KS2 SATs Arithmetic and Reasoning papers. Y6 children tick off what they're confident with and what needs more practice.
SATs-Ready Times Tables Fluency Pack
Daily 5-minute fluency drills covering all multiplication and related division facts to 12x12 — the foundation for SATs Arithmetic speed.
SATs Week Survival Guide
Practical guide for teachers and parents on supporting Y6 children through SATs week — sleep, food, anxiety, post-paper recovery, and the things that don't help.
SATs Mock Paper Analysis Template
After every mock paper, children use this template to analyse what went wrong and identify their top 3 revision priorities. Works for both maths and English papers.
Place Value Poster (KS2)
Wall poster showing place value from millions through to thousandths. Reference for every KS2 maths lesson involving large numbers, decimals or rounding.
Multiplication Square (12×12) Poster
A clear, large-print 12×12 multiplication square for classroom display. The reference every primary maths classroom needs.
Fraction Wall Poster
Visual fraction wall showing equivalences from wholes to twelfths. The fastest way for KS2 children to grasp equivalent fractions.
Number Line 0-100 Poster
Wall-length number line from 0 to 100. Essential for KS1 number sense, counting on, and basic addition/subtraction.
Word Classes Poster (KS2)
Reference poster for every word class on the KS2 SATs Grammar paper. Definitions, examples, and quick spotting tests for each class.
Punctuation Poster (KS2)
Every punctuation mark used in KS2 writing — full stops to semicolons, with examples and rules. Display poster + quick reference.
Story Mountain Poster
Visual structure of a story — opening, build-up, problem, resolution, ending. The classic primary writing scaffold.
Sentence Types Poster (KS2)
Simple, compound, complex sentences, plus statements, questions, commands, exclamations. Reference poster for KS2 grammar.
Phonics Sounds Chart Poster
Reference chart of all 44 phonemes in English with example words. Display poster for Reception and Year 1.
Classroom Rules Poster (Three Principles)
Principle-based classroom rules — Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Ready to Learn — with concrete examples for each. Based on the article 'The Classroom Rules Paradox'.
Calm Corner Steps Poster
5-step regulation poster for the calm corner — what children can do when they feel overwhelmed. Based on trauma-informed practice.
Solar System Poster
All 8 planets in order from the Sun, with key facts about each. The science classroom standard.
Continents & Oceans Poster
All seven continents and five oceans with key facts about each. Wall poster for KS1 and KS2 geography.
Feelings Vocabulary Poster
Beyond happy and sad — 50+ feelings words organised by intensity. Builds emotional vocabulary across KS1 and KS2.
Christianity — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Christianity covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned, suitable for community and faith schools.
Judaism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Judaism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Islam — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Islam covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Hinduism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Hinduism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred texts, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Buddhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Buddhism covering core teachings, the Buddha, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Sikhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Sikhism covering core beliefs, the Gurus, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Diwali — Festival Lesson (KS2)
Substantive Diwali lesson for KS2 — the story of Rama and Sita, the meaning of the festival of lights, and how Hindu families celebrate today. Goes beyond colouring sheets.
Eid al-Fitr — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of Ramadan. Covers the meaning of Ramadan, fasting, charity and how Muslim families celebrate Eid.
Hanukkah — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The story of the Maccabees, the miracle of the oil, and how Jewish families celebrate today.
Vaisakhi — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Vaisakhi, the Sikh festival celebrating the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. Includes the story of Guru Gobind Singh and how Sikh communities celebrate today.
Wesak — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival. Celebrates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death — all on the same day according to tradition.
Easter — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Easter, the most important Christian festival. The story of Jesus's death and resurrection, and how Christians celebrate Easter today.
Festival of Light — Multi-Faith Assembly Script
Whole-school assembly script bringing together festivals of light from four faiths — Diwali (Hindu), Hanukkah (Jewish), Christmas (Christian), and Eid lights (Muslim). 15 minutes.
Founders & Teachers — Multi-Faith Assembly Script
Assembly introducing the founder figures of the major world religions — what they taught and what they had in common. 15 minutes.
Sacred Places — Multi-Faith Assembly Script
Assembly introducing the most important holy places in five major religions — what makes them sacred and why people travel there. 15 minutes.
Harvest & Gratitude — Multi-Faith Assembly Script
Autumn assembly drawing together harvest festivals and gratitude traditions across faiths and cultures — Christian harvest, Sukkot, Eid al-Adha, Vaisakhi, and secular thanksgiving. 12 minutes.
Humanism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Humanism — beliefs, key thinkers, ethics, and how Humanists live without religion. Aligned with the UK RE syllabuses that include non-religious worldviews. Complements the six faith knowledge organisers.
Secular Ethics — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for secular ethics — how people work out right and wrong without religion. Covers the Golden Rule, consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the role of empathy. Aligned with KS2 RE units that compare religious and non-religious approaches.
Darwin Day — A Humanist Celebration Lesson
KS2 lesson on Darwin Day (12 February) — celebrating the life of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. A non-religious 'festival' that humanists mark, useful for syllabuses that include humanism alongside religious worldviews.
Shared Values — Multi-Belief Assembly Script
Whole-school assembly script exploring values shared across religious and non-religious worldviews — kindness, fairness, honesty, courage. Includes humanism alongside Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. 15 minutes.
Bar Models — Introduction (Year 3-4)
A clear introduction to bar models for KS2 children. Concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, with worked examples and 24 practice problems.
Bar Models — Fractions & Percentages (Y5-6)
Use bar models to solve fraction-of-amount and percentage-of-amount problems. The most reliable method for SATs reasoning questions involving fractions and percentages of quantities.
Bar Models — Ratio & Proportion (Y6)
Year 6 ratio and proportion problems solved using bar models. Includes part-to-part ratios, sharing problems, and SATs-style reasoning questions.
Bar Models Reference Poster
Single classroom poster showing the four main bar-model types: whole-parts, comparison, equal groups, ratio. Display reference for KS2 maths classrooms.
Year 4 Reasoning & Problem Solving Pack
30 mixed reasoning questions for Year 4, covering place value, four operations, fractions, time, and measure. Three difficulty stages — fluency to deeper reasoning.
Year 5 Reasoning & Problem Solving Pack
30 mixed reasoning questions for Year 5 — covering decimals, fractions, percentages, area/perimeter, multiplication, time. Three difficulty stages from fluency to deeper reasoning.
Year 6 Reasoning & Problem Solving Pack (SATs Prep)
30 SATs-style reasoning questions for Year 6 — algebra, ratio, percentages, decimals, geometry, multi-step problems. Designed as preparation for the SATs Reasoning papers.
Place Value — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
One-page reference for all KS2 place value: digits, columns, rounding, comparing, ordering, and decimals. Aligns with Autumn Block 1 in most primary maths schemes.
Fractions Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Mathematics
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on fractions — what a fraction is, numerator and denominator, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, fractions of amounts, and converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Decimals — Knowledge Organiser (Y4-Y6)
One-page reference for KS2 decimals: place value, comparing and ordering, rounding, four operations with decimals, converting fractions to decimals.
Ratio & Proportion — Knowledge Organiser (Y6)
One-page reference for Year 6 ratio and proportion — sharing in a ratio, finding amounts from ratios, scaling, percentage as proportion. Aligned with the Year 6 ratio block in mastery schemes.
Model Text — Persuasive Letter (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 persuasive letter. Includes the model text, an annotated version highlighting language features, vocabulary list, and writing prompt. Perfect for shared reading and writing scaffolds.
Model Text — Newspaper Report (Y5)
WAGOLL example of a Year 5 newspaper report on a fictional event. Demonstrates the inverted-pyramid structure, direct/reported speech, formal third-person voice, and journalistic conventions.
Model Text — Narrative Opening (Y6)
WAGOLL example of a Year 6 narrative opening — atmospheric, character-driven, with sophisticated sentence variety. Demonstrates show-don't-tell, dialogue, and 'pathetic fallacy' for SATs writing standards.
Model Text — Non-Chronological Report (Y3)
WAGOLL example of a Year 3 non-chronological report on penguins. Demonstrates clear sub-headings, factual present tense, technical vocabulary, and information organisation appropriate for Year 3.
Model Text — Diary Recount (Y3)
WAGOLL example of a Year 3 diary entry recounting a school trip. Demonstrates first-person past-tense recount, time connectives, and emotional response — common Y3 writing genre.
Model Text — Instructions (Y2)
WAGOLL example of a Year 2 instructions text — How to Make a Paper Aeroplane. Demonstrates imperative verbs, time-order connectives, numbered steps, and clear language for KS1 instructional writing.
Model Text — Explanation (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 explanation text — How Volcanoes Erupt. Demonstrates cause-and-effect language, technical vocabulary, present tense for general truths, and clear paragraph structure.
Model Text — Balanced Argument (Y6)
WAGOLL example of a Year 6 balanced argument essay — Should Children Have Mobile Phones? Demonstrates formal essay structure, both-sides reasoning, modal verbs, and a measured conclusion at SATs writing standard.
The Romans — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Roman Britain unit. Covers timeline, key figures, daily life, Romans in Britain, legacy. Aligns with the Y3-Y4 history NC requirement on Roman Empire.
The Vikings — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Vikings unit. Covers raids, settlement, daily life, Viking gods, longships, and the end of the Viking Age. Aligns with Y4-Y6 NC history requirements.
The Anglo-Saxons — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Anglo-Saxons unit. Covers settlement, kingdoms, Sutton Hoo, daily life, Christianity, and important figures. Aligns with NC history requirements for Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons.
Ancient Egypt — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Ancient Egypt unit. Covers timeline, pharaohs, gods, daily life, mummies, pyramids, and the Nile. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for an early civilisation study.
Stone Age to Iron Age — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 prehistoric Britain unit. Covers Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age — tools, settlements, daily life, key sites. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for prehistoric Britain.
The Tudors — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Tudors unit. Covers monarchs, daily life, Henry VIII's wives, the Reformation, and exploration. Useful for schools using Tudors as a 'study of an aspect or theme in British history.'
Rivers & the Water Cycle Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on rivers and the water cycle — evaporation, condensation, precipitation, river features (source, tributary, meander, flood plain), and river processes (erosion, transportation, deposition).
Mountains — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 mountains unit. Covers types of mountain, formation, mountain ranges, climate, and famous mountains. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Climate Zones & Biomes Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on world climate zones and biomes — tropical, desert, temperate, polar, and Mediterranean climates; tropical rainforest, savanna, tundra, and deciduous woodland biomes.
UK Geography — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 UK geography unit. Covers the four countries, capital cities, counties, regions, rivers, mountains, climate. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for UK locational knowledge.
Model Text — Personal Recount (Y2)
WAGOLL example of a Year 2 personal recount — My First Day at School. Demonstrates first-person past-tense recount, simple time connectives, and feeling words for KS1.
Model Text — Setting Description (Y2)
WAGOLL example of a Year 2 setting description — The Beach. Demonstrates expanded noun phrases, the five senses, and adjectives for descriptive writing in KS1.
Model Text — Thank You Letter (Y3)
WAGOLL example of a Year 3 thank-you letter to a visiting author. Demonstrates letter conventions, paragraphing, and specific details that show genuine engagement.
Model Text — Persuasive Poster (Y3)
WAGOLL example of a Year 3 persuasive poster — Visit the Local Park! Demonstrates rhetorical questions, emotive language, alliteration, and visual conventions of persuasive posters for younger writers.
Model Text — Historical Diary (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 historical diary — A Roman Centurion in Britain. Cross-curricular link to Romans history unit. Demonstrates first-person past-tense recount with historical detail and authentic voice.
Model Text — Suspenseful Setting Description (Y4)
WAGOLL example of a Year 4 suspenseful setting description — The Abandoned House. Demonstrates atmospheric language, varied sentence openers, and personification for building tension.
Model Text — Biography (Y5)
WAGOLL example of a Year 5 biography of Mary Anning, fossil hunter. Cross-curricular link to KS2 science (rocks and fossils). Demonstrates third-person past-tense biography structure with chronological organisation.
Model Text — Discussion Text (Y5)
WAGOLL example of a Year 5 discussion text — Are Computers Better Than Books for Learning? Demonstrates balanced both-sides structure, formal connectives, and a measured conclusion below the harder Y6 standard.
Model Text — Free Verse Poetry (Y6)
WAGOLL example of Year 6 free verse poetry — The Old Library. Demonstrates imagery, metaphor, line breaks, and emotional weight without rhyme. Useful for SATs reading and for poetry units.
Model Text — Persuasive Speech (Y6)
WAGOLL example of a Year 6 persuasive speech — for school council election. Demonstrates direct address, rhetorical devices (rule of three, repetition, rhetorical questions), and pace control for spoken delivery at SATs writing standard.
States of Matter — Knowledge Organiser (Y4)
Single-page reference for KS2 states of matter — solids, liquids, gases, particles, changes of state, melting, evaporation. Aligns with Year 4 NC science. Free alternative to subscription-only competitors.
Life Cycles — Knowledge Organiser (Y5)
Single-page reference for KS2 life cycles unit — mammals, amphibians, insects, birds, plants. Covers metamorphosis, reproduction, and key vocabulary. Aligns with Year 5 NC science.
Electricity Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Science
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on electricity — circuits, conductors and insulators, series and parallel circuits, switches, batteries, the relationship between voltage and brightness.
Forces and Magnets — Knowledge Organiser (Y3 & Y5)
Single-page reference for KS2 forces and magnets unit — gravity, friction, push/pull, magnetism, magnetic poles. Covers Year 3 (forces and magnets) and Year 5 (forces in detail) NC requirements.
Light Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Science
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on light — how light travels, reflection, refraction, shadows, the visible spectrum, and how the eye sees. Common misconceptions addressed.
Sound Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Science
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on sound — vibration, pitch and volume, how sound travels through different media, hearing, and why sounds fade with distance.
Plants — Knowledge Organiser (Y3)
Single-page reference for KS2 plants unit — parts of a plant, photosynthesis, what plants need, life cycle, pollination. Aligns with Year 3 NC science.
Animals & Food Chains — Knowledge Organiser (Y4 & Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 animals and food chains unit — classification, herbivores/carnivores/omnivores, food chains, food webs, energy. Aligns with Year 4 (food chains) and Year 6 (classification) NC science.
Algorithms & Computational Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on algorithms and computational thinking — decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms as instructions, flowcharts, and debugging.
Programming with Scratch — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for Scratch programming concepts in KS2. Covers blocks, sprites, events, loops, variables, and conditionals. Aligns with KS2 NC computing programming objectives.
Networks & the Internet — KS2 Computing
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on how networks work — LANs, WANs, routers, IP addresses, how the internet works, and how web pages are delivered.
Data & Spreadsheets — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 data and spreadsheets topic. Covers cells, rows, columns, formulas, charts, and data analysis. Aligns with KS2 NC computing data objectives.
Online Safety & Digital Citizenship — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 online safety. Covers personal information, passwords, what to do about worrying content, kindness online, and recognising fake or unreliable information. Aligns with KS2 NC computing and DfE statutory online safety guidance.
Artificial Intelligence — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 introduction to AI. Covers what AI is, how it learns, large language models, AI uses in everyday life, limitations, and how to use AI tools responsibly. Brand-new topic for primary computing.
Colour Theory Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on colour theory — the colour wheel, primary and secondary colours, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, tints and shades, and how artists use colour to create mood.
Drawing Skills — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 drawing skills. Covers line, shape, tone, texture, proportion, perspective, shading techniques and key drawing media. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Key Artists — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 key artists. Covers ten famous artists across periods and styles — Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bridget Riley, Hokusai, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Banksy. Useful for any KS2 art unit.
Sculpture & 3D Art — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 sculpture and 3D art. Covers materials, techniques, key sculptors, and the difference between additive and subtractive sculpture. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Notation & Rhythm — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 music notation and rhythm. Covers note values, the staff, time signatures, rests, dynamics, and rhythm patterns. Aligns with KS2 NC music.
Instruments of the Orchestra — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 instrument families and the orchestra. Covers strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, and how instruments produce sound. Aligns with KS2 NC music.
Key Composers — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 key composers across periods. Covers Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Holst, Florence Price, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and others. Useful for any KS2 listening unit.
Cooking & Nutrition — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 cooking and nutrition. Covers food groups, healthy eating, where food comes from, basic kitchen skills and food hygiene. Aligns with the cooking and nutrition strand of D&T.
Mechanisms Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Design Technology
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on mechanisms — levers, linkages, cams, gears, and pulleys. How each works, where they are found in everyday objects, and how to incorporate them into DT projects.
Structures — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 structures. Covers what makes a structure strong, types of structure, materials, joining techniques, and stability. Aligns with the structures strand of D&T.
Electrical Systems in DT Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on electrical systems — simple circuits, series and parallel circuits, switches, input and output components, and programming simple control systems.
Textiles — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 D&T textiles. Covers fabric types, basic stitches (running stitch, back stitch, over stitch), joining techniques, and designing soft products. Aligns with KS1-KS2 D&T textiles strand.
Gymnastics & Dance — Knowledge Organiser (KS1-KS2)
Single-page reference for KS1 and KS2 gymnastics and dance. Covers shapes, balances, rolls, jumps, and dance vocabulary. Aligns with KS1-KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Athletics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on athletics — sprinting, distance running, long jump, high jump, throwing events, relay, and the key technique points for each. Suitable for sports day preparation and curriculum athletics units.
Invasion Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on invasion games (football, basketball, netball, tag rugby, hockey) — attacking and defending principles, rules literacy, tactical concepts, and key vocabulary.
Net & Wall Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 net and wall games (tennis, badminton, volleyball). Covers scoring, court, key shots, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
French — Numbers & Colours — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — numbers 1-31 and the basic colours. Covers pronunciation tips, agreement (masculine/feminine colour endings), and using numbers in dates and ages.
French — Family & Greetings — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — family vocabulary, greetings, introducing yourself, and asking and answering simple questions about family.
French — Food & Drink — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — food, drink, ordering in a café, and saying what you like or dislike. Useful for KS2 transactional language work.
Spanish — Numbers & Colours — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — numbers 1-31 and basic colours. Covers pronunciation, agreement (masculine/feminine endings), and using numbers for age.
Spanish — Family & Greetings — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — greetings, introductions, family vocabulary and simple conversational phrases.
Spanish — Food & Drink — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — food, drink, ordering in a café, and saying what you like or dislike.
Rocks & Minerals — Knowledge Organiser (Y3–Y4)
Single-page reference for KS2 rocks unit — types of rock, how they form, minerals, fossils, and the rock cycle. Aligns with Year 3 NC science.
Evolution & Adaptation — Knowledge Organiser (Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 evolution unit — natural selection, adaptation, inheritance, fossil evidence, and key scientists. Aligns with Year 6 NC science.
World War Two — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 WWII history unit — causes, key events, home front, key figures, and aftermath. Suitable for upper KS2.
Ancient Greece — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Ancient Greece unit — city-states, democracy, mythology, Olympics, warfare, and legacy. Suitable for upper KS2.
French — School Subjects & Daily Routine — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — school subjects, classroom language, the school day, and telling the time. Useful for Year 4–6 language lessons.
Spanish — School Subjects & Daily Routine — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — school subjects, classroom language, and expressing opinions. Useful for Year 4–6 language lessons.
French — Weather & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — weather expressions, the four seasons, months of the year, and simple weather conversations. Useful for Year 3–6.
Spanish — Weather & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — weather expressions, seasons, months of the year, and simple conversations about the weather. Suitable for Year 3–6.
Teacher Weekly Planner — 2-Page A4
Two-page A4 weekly planner with timetable grid, Monday–Friday columns, notes section, reminders strip, and a wellbeing check-in. Print weekly or laminate for reuse.
Teacher Term Overview Planner
One-page at-a-glance term planner with week columns, space for topics, key dates, assessment points, and parent communication reminders. Covers a full 6- or 7-week half term.
Class Register & Attendance Template
Printable class register with 35 rows for pupil names, daily attendance columns (M T W Th F) for a full week, and a totals strip. Works for both paper-based and manual backup systems.
Home–School Reading Record
Printable reading record booklet for primary pupils — weekly log with book title, pages read, date, pupil comment, and parent/carer sign-off. Designed to travel between home and school.
Unit Planning Booklet — 6-Lesson Template
A printable 4-page planning booklet for a 6-lesson unit — unit overview, lesson-by-lesson planning grid, key vocabulary list, and end-of-unit assessment notes. Subject-neutral.
Classroom Seating Plan Template
Blank classroom seating plan grid for up to 36 desks — three common layouts included (rows, horseshoe, grouped tables). Fill in pupil names and annotate with SEN/EAL/target notes.
Parent Meeting Notes Template
Professional one-page template for recording parent / carer meetings — date, attendees, topics discussed, agreed actions, and follow-up notes. Keeps a clear paper trail.
Half-Term Pupil Progress Tracker
Class list grid for tracking attainment at the end of each half term — columns for English, Math, and two foundation subjects. Traffic-light the current grade and flag pupils for intervention.
Classroom Jobs Chart
Printable classroom jobs display with 20 job roles — from line leader and register collector to whiteboard cleaner and librarian. Cut out and display with pupil names on sticky notes or pegs.
Supply Teacher Class Information Pack
One-page template for classroom teachers to leave for supply cover — class rules, daily routines, key pupils to know, and emergency contacts. Print and keep in the cover folder.
Marking & Feedback Tracker
Class list grid for tracking which pupils' work has been marked, verbal feedback given, and next-step targets set. Reduces the cognitive load of staying on top of feedback cycles.
Year at a Glance — Annual Planner
Full academic year overview planner — 12 monthly columns with space for topics, key dates, assessments, and events. One page landscape A3 or two-page A4. Perfect for long-range planning.
Assembly Script — Friendship & Kindness (KS1/KS2)
A 10-minute whole-school assembly script on friendship and kindness — narrator, 6 speaking parts, and a class song suggestion. Works for KS1 or lower KS2. Fully editable.
Assembly Script — Growth Mindset (KS2)
A 10-minute KS2 assembly script on growth mindset and the power of 'yet' — narrator, 4 speaking parts, a short dramatic scene, and closing discussion questions.
Readers' Theatre — Jack and the Beanstalk (Y1–Y3)
A 3-page readers' theatre script of Jack and the Beanstalk with 7 roles — Jack, Mother, Giant, Narrator (×2), and 2 chorus parts. No props or costumes needed. Perfect for guided reading or English.
Class Play Script — The Roman Invasion (Y3–Y4)
A 15-minute class play script covering the Roman invasion of Britain — 25+ speaking parts, chorus sections, and stage directions. Links to Year 3–4 history. Suitable for an end-of-unit performance or open evening.
Readers' Theatre — The Rainforest Debate (Y4–Y6)
A structured debate script set in the Amazon rainforest — 8 roles representing different viewpoints (farmer, scientist, indigenous elder, logging company, government official, etc.). Develops oracy and argument skills.
Class Play Script — A Victorian School Day (Y3–Y6)
A 12-minute class play about life in a Victorian school — chalk slates, rote learning, strict punishment, and the contrast with modern schooling. 20+ speaking parts with chorus sections.
Performance Poem — The Seasons (Y2–Y5)
A four-stanza performance poem about the four seasons — one stanza per season, designed for whole-class choral reading with solos. Includes actions and sound effects guide. Suitable for assemblies and literacy.
Debate Script — Should School Start Later? (Y5–Y6)
A structured persuasion debate script for upper KS2 — four speakers on each side, chair, and rebuttal round. Topic: should the school day start at 9:30 instead of 9:00? Teaches argument and counter-argument.
Class Play Script — Ancient Egypt (Y3–Y6)
A 12-minute class play script set in ancient Egypt — including scenes at the pyramids, the afterlife weighing of the heart, and the daily life of a scribe. 20+ speaking parts and chorus sections.
Paper Plate Animal Faces — Craft Activity Pack
Step-by-step instructions for making 6 animal faces from paper plates — lion, owl, fox, rabbit, bear, and frog. Includes cutting guides and decoration ideas. Perfect for art, topic work, or rainy days.
Autumn Leaf Art — 4 Craft Activities
Four leaf-based autumn craft activities: leaf rubbings, leaf printing, leaf collage, and leaf observational drawing. Suitable for outdoor collection followed by indoor art. Links to science (plants) and art.
Pop-Up Card Templates — 3 Designs
Step-by-step instructions and cut-and-fold templates for 3 pop-up cards: a simple box pop-up, a V-fold flower, and a multi-layer castle. Suitable for any occasion or DT unit on mechanisms.
Origami — Lucky Star & Simple Crane
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for making an origami lucky star (beginner) and a simple paper crane (intermediate). Includes a class challenge extension and the legend of the thousand cranes.
Nature Journal Pages — Outdoor Learning Craft
Six printable nature journal pages for outdoor learning: leaf observation, minibeasts, weather, bird spotting, tree bark rubbings, and a free nature sketch page. Designed for KS1/KS2 forest school or science walks.
Shadow Puppet Theatre — Templates & Guide
Printable shadow puppet templates for 8 characters (hero, villain, dragon, tree, house, horse, bird, wizard) plus a how-to-make guide for a simple shadow theatre from a cardboard box. Great for storytelling and English.
Air-Dry Clay Pinch Pot — Step-by-Step Guide
A complete beginner's guide to making a pinch pot with air-dry clay — including basic techniques, decoration ideas, and how to dry and display the finished work. No kiln needed.
Woven Paper Placemat — Paper Weaving Craft
A beginner weaving project using strips of coloured paper — creates a checkerboard placemat. Introduces over-under weaving technique, pattern, and colour planning. Links to DT and art.
Make Your Own Mini Book — 4 Bookbinding Designs
Instructions for making 4 types of mini book from a single sheet of paper: the 8-page accordion, the 4-page folded book, the concertina, and the pocket staple book. Perfect for writing, topic work, and gifts.
Reward Stickers — Printable Sheet (30 designs)
A printable A4 sheet of 30 reward sticker designs — stars, sunshines, well dones, and effort stickers. Print on standard label paper or card. Cut out and use with any age group.
Class Reading Challenge Chart — 25 Books
A printable whole-class reading challenge chart for tracking 25 books per pupil over the year. Includes a pupil name strip and 25 numbered book spines to colour in. Doubles as a classroom display.
Star of the Week Certificate
A printable Star of the Week certificate with space for pupil name, the reason for the award, and teacher signature. Includes 3 border designs: stars, sunflowers, and a simple clean design.
Times Tables Reward Grid
A printable times tables reward grid for pupils to colour in each times table as they pass their oral test — 12×12 grid with table headers. Visual progress tracker for the whole multiplication journey.
House Points Tally Tracker
A printable whole-class house points tracker for 4 houses — weekly tally sheet with individual pupil columns and house totals. Suitable for any house system.
Whole-Class Reward Chart — 100-Point Target
A printable whole-class reward chart with 100 squares to fill in as the class earns points together. When the class reaches 100, they vote on a class reward (extra break, movie afternoon, etc.).
Effort & Progress Awards Pack
Five printable award certificates focused on effort and progress rather than ability — Most Improved, Brilliant Effort, Never Give Up, Growth Mindset Star, and Kind Classroom Citizen. A4, ready to print.
Times Tables Snakes & Ladders
Printable snakes and ladders board game with a maths twist — players must answer a times table question correctly before moving. Includes question cards for ×2 through ×12. For 2–4 players.
Spelling Word Race — Board Game
A printable board game where players draw a word card and must spell the word correctly to move. Blank word cards included so teachers can insert their own class spelling lists. For 2–4 players.
History Quiz Path — Printable Board Game
A printable path-and-question board game covering 4 history topics: Romans, Vikings, Ancient Egypt, and Tudors. Question cards for each topic included. First to reach the castle wins. For 2–4 players.
Science Trivia Race — Board Game
A printable science trivia board game with 40 question cards across 4 topics: plants, animals, forces, and states of matter. Suitable for KS1/KS2 revision or a rainy day science activity.
World Geography Race — Board Game
A printable world geography board game with 40 question cards covering continents, countries, capitals, rivers, and physical features. For 2–4 players, suitable for KS2 geography revision.
Create Your Own Board Game — Blank Template
A blank printable board game template with a 60-square path, start/finish, and 8 special squares to customise. Includes a prompt card for pupils to design their own rules, theme, and question cards. Any subject.
Kitchen Safety Rules for Primary Cooking Lessons
A printable classroom poster and pupil checklist covering the 12 essential kitchen safety rules for primary DT cooking lessons — hygiene, knife handling, heat safety, and allergen awareness.
No-Cook Recipes for KS1 — 5 Simple Recipes
Five no-cook recipes suitable for Reception and KS1 DT lessons: fruit skewers, bread and butter, hummus and pitta dippers, simple salad, and banana smoothie. Each has a child-friendly instruction card.
Design a Healthy Sandwich — KS1/Lower KS2 DT Project
A complete one-lesson DT mini-project: pupils design, make, and evaluate a healthy sandwich. Includes the design brief, ingredients planning sheet, and evaluation questions.
Bread Making — DT Lesson Plan (KS2)
A full one-session bread-making lesson for KS2 — simple white bread rolls requiring only basic equipment. Includes the lesson plan, step-by-step pupil instruction card, and evaluation questions.
Food Groups & The Eatwell Guide — KS2 Resource
A printable resource explaining the five food groups, the Eatwell Guide proportions, and what each food group provides nutritionally. Includes a design-your-own-meal activity.
Seasonal Food Calendar — UK Fruit & Vegetables
A printable month-by-month guide to seasonal UK fruit and vegetables — what's in season when, why eating seasonally matters, and a recipe idea for each season.
Packaging Design Project — KS2 DT
A full DT packaging design project — pupils research existing packaging, identify design features, and create their own packaging for a food product. Research sheet, design template, and evaluation included.
Cooking Vocabulary Reference Card
A printable A5 reference card for primary cooking lessons — 30 key cooking verbs with child-friendly definitions and illustrations. Fold and laminate for individual use in DT sessions.
Recommended Books for Ages 5–7 (KS1) — Teacher's Reading List
A curated reading list of 30 picture books and early readers for KS1 — covering fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and diverse voices. With curriculum links and a brief annotation for each title.
Recommended Books for Ages 7–11 (KS2) — Teacher's Reading List
A curated reading list of 40 novels, non-fiction books, and poetry collections for KS2 — annotated with reading age, curriculum links, and a sentence on why each book earns its place.
Book Recommendation Display — Pupil Review Template
Printable A5 book recommendation cards for pupils to fill in and display — title, author, star rating, one-sentence summary, who they'd recommend it to. For classroom reading displays.
Guided Reading Session Record Sheet
A teacher-facing record sheet for guided reading sessions — group members, text level, focus skills, observations per pupil, and next steps. One sheet per session.
Independent Reading Challenge — 50-Book Bingo (KS2)
A 50-book reading bingo card for KS2 with genre categories — one fiction, one non-fiction, one poetry, one from a different country, one by a new author, and more. A year-long reading challenge.
Pupil Name Labels — Printable Sheet
A customisable printable name label sheet for tray labels, book spines, coat pegs, and displays. 30 labels per A4 sheet with space to write or type names. Print on sticker paper or card.
Desk Prompt Strip — Maths & English
A printable A4 desk prompt strip covering key maths and English reference points — number lines to 100, common spellings, punctuation rules, and grammar terms. Laminate for long-term use.
Design Your Own Bookmark — Blank Templates
Six printable blank bookmark templates in different shapes and sizes — for pupils to design, colour, and personalise. Includes motivational reading quote suggestions. Print on card, laminate, and use.
Sudoku for Kids — 4×4 and 6×6 Grids
Printable Sudoku puzzles in two sizes — 4×4 for KS1 and 6×6 for lower KS2. Includes how-to-play guide and solutions. Great for logic, problem-solving, and wet break.
Logic Puzzles Pack — 15 Puzzles for Primary
15 printable logic puzzles across three levels — beginner (KS1), intermediate (lower KS2), and harder (upper KS2). Includes grid puzzles, lateral thinking, and elimination problems.
Number Puzzles & Brain Teasers — KS2 Pack
20 number puzzles and brain teasers for KS2 — magic squares, number chains, and classic teaser problems. Solutions included. Great for extension work, wet break, or morning starters.
Word Puzzles & Riddles — English Pack
25 word puzzles and riddles for primary — homophones, anagrams, compound words, wordplay, and classic riddles. Great for literacy lessons, wet break, or as starters.
Cross-Number Puzzle Pack — Printable Number Crosswords
Printable cross-number puzzles — like crosswords but with numbers. Three levels: KS1 sums, KS2 arithmetic, and KS2 multi-step. Includes how-to-play guide and answers.
Grammar & Punctuation Knowledge Organiser — Year 5/6
A complete KS2 grammar and punctuation reference — word classes, sentence types, punctuation marks, and key terminology. Covers the SPaG content children need to know from Y2–Y6.
Poetry & Language Features Knowledge Organiser
A printable reference for poetry analysis — poetic forms, language features, structural techniques, and key terminology for analysing poems in KS2 and KS3.
Word Types & Phrases Knowledge Organiser — KS1/2
A child-friendly reference for the key word types and phrase types encountered in primary English — nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and expanded noun phrases, with examples.
Reading Comprehension Skills Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on reading comprehension — the key skills (retrieval, inference, vocabulary in context, author's effect, summarising) with strategies for each.
World War One Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on World War One — causes, key battles, life in the trenches, major figures, technology, the Western Front, and the Armistice.
The Great Fire of London Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/lower KS2 knowledge organiser on the Great Fire of London 1666 — causes, sequence of events, key people, how it was fought, and its lasting impact on London.
Florence Nightingale & Victorian Britain Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on Florence Nightingale and the Victorian era — her work in the Crimean War, nursing reform, and what life was like in Victorian Britain.
The Maya Civilisation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the ancient Maya — society structure, achievements in writing, maths, astronomy and architecture, the city of Chichen Itza, and the mysterious 'collapse'.
Civil Rights Movement Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the American Civil Rights Movement — segregation, key figures, key events, legislation, and lasting impact.
Coasts Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on coastal geography — erosion, deposition, landforms (cliffs, beaches, spits, arches), coastal processes, and coastal management.
Map Skills Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 map skills reference — compass points, four and six-figure grid references, scale, Ordnance Survey symbols, and how to use an atlas. Essential for geography fieldwork.
Settlements Knowledge Organiser — Year 4/5
A Year 4/5 geography knowledge organiser on settlements — types (hamlet, village, town, city, conurbation), site factors, land use patterns, and how settlements change over time.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes Knowledge Organiser — Year 4/5
A Year 4/5 geography knowledge organiser on volcanoes and earthquakes — tectonic plates, the Ring of Fire, types of volcano, earthquake measurement, and famous examples.
The Human Body Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the human body — major organ systems, skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system, circulatory system, and healthy living.
Materials Knowledge Organiser — Properties and Changes
A KS2 knowledge organiser on materials — properties of materials, comparing materials, reversible and irreversible changes, dissolving, melting, and thermal insulators and conductors.
Earth and Space Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on Earth and space — the solar system, the Moon, day and night, seasons, the Sun, gravity, and key space exploration milestones.
Habitats & Ecosystems Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on habitats and ecosystems — food chains and webs, adaptation, biodiversity, endangered species, and how humans affect habitats.
Multiplication & Division Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser covering multiplication and division — times tables, short and long multiplication, short and long division, factors, multiples, and primes.
Geometry & Shape Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on 2D and 3D shapes — properties, types of angles, symmetry, parallel and perpendicular lines, coordinates, and area and perimeter.
Measurement Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on measurement — length, mass, capacity, area, perimeter, and time. Converting between units, choosing appropriate units, and measuring accurately.
Statistics Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 statistics reference — types of chart, reading scales, mean/median/mode/range, tally charts, frequency tables, and interpreting data.
German Knowledge Organiser — Greetings, Numbers & Colours
A beginner German reference for primary pupils — greetings and farewells, numbers 1–31, colours, days and months, and key classroom phrases.
German Knowledge Organiser — Family, School & Classroom
A German vocabulary reference for primary — family members, school subjects, classroom objects, and key question phrases for describing yourself and your school life.
World Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on world music traditions — West African drumming, Indian classical music, the Samba and Brazilian music, Cuban music, and how to approach world music respectfully and musically in the classroom.
Melody & Harmony Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music theory knowledge organiser on melody and harmony — scales, intervals, chords, keys, and how melody and accompaniment work together in music.
Musical History Timeline Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 timeline of Western musical history — medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century periods. Key composers, instruments, and style characteristics for each era.
Writing Types & Purposes Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 reference for the main non-fiction writing types — persuasion, explanation, recount, instruction, report, and discussion — with purpose, audience, key features, and sentence starters for each.
Vocabulary & Word Choice Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 vocabulary reference — word families, prefixes and suffixes, synonyms and antonyms, connotation and denotation, and how to make powerful word choices in writing.
Narrative Fiction Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on fiction writing — story structure, character, setting, atmosphere, narrative hooks, and the craft techniques that separate good writing from great writing.
Early Reading & Phonics Knowledge Organiser — EYFS/KS1
A Reception and KS1 reference for early reading — phonics phases, common exception words, the alphabetic code, blending and segmenting, and early comprehension development.
Rainforests Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on tropical rainforests — layers of the rainforest, biodiversity, the water cycle, deforestation causes and effects, and conservation efforts.
Weather & Climate Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on weather and climate — weather instruments, cloud types, the water cycle, climate zones, climate change, and UK weather patterns.
Ancient China Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on ancient China — the dynasties, the Great Wall, key inventions, Confucius, the Silk Road, and China's lasting contribution to world civilisation.
Indus Valley Civilisation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the Indus Valley civilisation — one of the world's first great cities, Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, urban planning, trade, writing, and the mystery of the civilisation's decline.
Addition & Subtraction Methods Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 reference for written and mental addition and subtraction methods — number bonds, column addition, column subtraction with borrowing, and key vocabulary.
Time Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 time reference — reading analogue and digital clocks, 12 and 24-hour time, converting between units, calculating time intervals, and using a timeline.
Money & Financial Literacy Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 money reference — UK coins and notes, adding and giving change, profit and loss, budgeting basics, and the difference between needs and wants.
Seasonal Changes Knowledge Organiser — KS1
A KS1 knowledge organiser on the four seasons — weather, daylight, plant and animal changes across spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Includes simple observations to make outdoors.
Human & Physical Geography Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser distinguishing human and physical geography — definitions, examples, land use, economic activity, and how human and physical features interact.
Speaking & Listening — Oracy Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 oracy reference — formal and informal speaking, features of effective talk, listening skills, vocabulary for discussion, and the four strands of oracy (physical, linguistic, cognitive, social/emotional).
Animals Including Humans Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/lower KS2 knowledge organiser on animals including humans — body parts, senses, nutrition, skeleton and muscles, growth, and comparing animals.
Working Scientifically Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 reference for the skills and vocabulary of scientific enquiry — types of investigation, fair testing, variables, measurement, and drawing conclusions.
Perspective & Composition Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on drawing perspective (one-point, two-point), composition rules (rule of thirds, framing, focal point), and the principles of good visual design.
Printmaking Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on printmaking — relief printing (lino, polystyrene, foam), monoprinting, screen printing, collograph, and how to plan and execute a print project.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on cybersecurity — types of cyber attack, protecting personal data, phishing, strong passwords, encryption, and staying safe online.
Databases & Data Representation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on databases, data representation, and how computers store information — binary, file types, databases, and the concept of data as structured information.
Striking & Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser covering striking and fielding games — cricket, rounders, baseball, softball, and kwik cricket. Key rules, skills, tactics, and positions.
French Knowledge Organiser — Common Verbs & Present Tense
A primary French knowledge organiser covering the most common verbs, the present tense of être (to be) and avoir (to have), regular -er verb patterns, and key sentence structures.
German Knowledge Organiser — Food & Animals
A primary German vocabulary reference for food and drink (Essen und Trinken) and animals (Tiere) — with key question phrases, I like/I don't like, and some basic adjectives.
The British Empire Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the British Empire — its growth and decline, key colonies, trade (including the transatlantic slave trade), the legacy of empire, and multiple perspectives.
Weather Observation Outdoor Learning Pack
A complete outdoor weather observation activity — recording sheets for temperature, wind direction, cloud types, and precipitation. Includes a class weather diary template and a guide to Beaufort scale wind observation.
Bug Hunt & Minibeasts Identification Activity
A printable field guide for identifying common UK minibeasts found in school grounds — ants, woodlice, centipedes, earwigs, beetles, worms, slugs, and spiders. Includes tally chart, habitat log, and observational drawing sheets.
Nature Walk Observation Cards
32 observation prompt cards for guided outdoor learning walks — from noticing shadows and textures to identifying tree types and bird calls. Laminate and use outdoors all year. Cross-curricular: science, geography, art, and literacy.
Seasonal Nature Journal Template
A four-season nature journal with drawing and writing prompts for each visit outside. Pupils record what they observe, hear, find, and notice changing across autumn, winter, spring, and summer.
Outdoor Map-Making Activity — School Grounds
A guide for children to create their own maps of the school grounds — includes map keys, compass rose, scale estimation, and aerial view drawing. Develops map skills practically and builds spatial awareness.
Pneumatic Toy Design Project — KS2 DT
A complete KS2 DT project on pneumatics — how air pressure creates movement. Pupils design and build a simple pneumatic toy using syringes, tubing, and card. Includes design brief, planning sheets, evaluation criteria, and teacher notes.
Bridge Engineering Challenge — STEM KS2
A structured STEM engineering challenge where pupils design and build the strongest possible bridge from limited materials (lolly sticks, card, string). Includes brief, design planning sheet, fair test criteria, and cross-curricular maths extension.
Packaging Design: Nets and 3D Shapes
A KS2 DT project on packaging design — how nets fold into 3D shapes. Pupils design packaging for a product, create a net, build and evaluate. Links to maths (3D shapes, nets) and art (graphic design). Includes design brief and evaluation sheets.
Electrical Circuit Lighthouse Project — KS2
Design and build a working model lighthouse with a circuit using a battery, bulb, and switch. Full DT project plan with design, make, and evaluate stages. Links to science (circuits) and geography (lighthouses, coastal geography).
Pop-Up Book Mechanisms Project — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT project exploring book mechanisms — flaps, slides, pivots, and pop-ups. Pupils design and make a mini pop-up book using four different mechanisms. Perfect cross-curricular link to English (narrative) and maths (angles and movement).
Growth Mindset in Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on growth mindset — what Carol Dweck's research shows, fixed vs growth language, the power of yet, and how to develop growth mindset in practice.
Emotions & Self-Regulation Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on emotions — naming and identifying feelings, understanding physical signals, regulation strategies, and the brain science behind big emotions.
Relationships & Belonging Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on healthy relationships — features of healthy and unhealthy friendships, conflict resolution, empathy, active listening, and the importance of belonging.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on mental health — the spectrum from wellbeing to mental health difficulties, factors that support good mental health, warning signs, stigma, and where to get help.
Communication & Language Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception and KS1 reference for the communication and language prime area — listening, understanding, and speaking. Developmental milestones, strategies, and vocabulary for practitioners.
Early Maths in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS mathematics — the Number ELG, subitising, cardinality, ordinality, composition of number, and how to develop maths through provision.
The Cold War Knowledge Organiser — KS2/KS3
A Y5-6 knowledge organiser on the Cold War — the ideological divide between the USA and USSR, key events (Berlin Wall, Cuban Missile Crisis, Space Race), and the Cold War's end.
The Windrush Generation & Post-War Britain Knowledge Organiser
A Y5-6 knowledge organiser on the Windrush generation — the Caribbean immigrants invited to Britain after WW2, their contributions, the discrimination they faced, and the Windrush Scandal.
Algebra & Equations Knowledge Organiser — Y6
A Year 6 algebra reference — expressions, variables, equations, substitution, and simple formulae. Covers the KS2 algebra content introduced in the 2014 curriculum.
Microorganisms Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 knowledge organiser on microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and useful microbes. Covers food spoilage, disease, the immune system, and how we use microorganisms beneficially.
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on being a safe, responsible digital citizen — online safety, digital footprints, managing screen time, cyberbullying, and responsible use of social media.
Key Figures Across World Religions — Comparison Resource
A printable comparison resource showing key figures from the six major world religions taught in UK primary schools — Jesus, Muhammad, Moses, Guru Nanak, Siddhartha Gautama, and Abraham — with key facts and significance.
Sacred Texts of the World Religions — Overview
A printable reference comparing the sacred texts of the six major world religions — what they are, what they contain, how they are used in worship, and how they are treated with respect.
The Environment and Faith — RE Ethics Activity
An RE and PSHE crossover resource exploring what different faiths teach about caring for the natural world — creation care, stewardship, and responsibility to the environment.
Places of Worship — World Religions Comparison
A printable comparison of the places of worship for the major world religions — what they are called, their key features, what happens there, and rules for visitors.
Big Questions RE Discussion Cards
30 philosophical and religious discussion questions for primary RE — covering life, death, meaning, fairness, creation, and moral responsibility. Printable and cuttable for group or class use.
Religious Symbols Across the World Religions — Poster
A classroom display poster showing the key symbols of the major world religions — the cross, crescent and star, Star of David, Khanda, Dharma wheel, and Om — with meanings explained.
Prayer & Worship Across the World Religions
A printable comparison of how prayer and worship are practised in different faith traditions — what it involves, when it happens, why believers do it, and how it differs between faiths.
World Religion Festivals — Learning Mat
A desk reference or display mat covering the major festivals of each world religion — what they celebrate, when they happen, and key practices and symbols associated with each.
The Kingdom of Benin Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria) — its royal court, the Oba, bronze casting, trade with Europeans, and what the Benin Bronzes tell us about a complex and sophisticated civilisation.
The Islamic Golden Age Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the Islamic Golden Age (c.750-1258 CE) — the Baghdad House of Wisdom, key scholars, advances in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and how Islamic knowledge shaped the modern world.
Swimming & Aquatics Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on swimming — the four main strokes, water safety, key technique points, personal survival skills, and the National Curriculum requirements for swimming.
Percentages Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 knowledge organiser on percentages — what a percentage is, converting between fractions/decimals/percentages, finding percentages of amounts, and percentage increase and decrease.
Abstract Art & Mixed Media Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on abstract art — what abstraction means, key abstract movements, famous abstract artists, and how mixed media combines different materials and techniques.
Food Science & Nutrition Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 DT and science crossover knowledge organiser on food science — nutrition, the Eatwell Guide, food groups, cooking changes, hygiene, and the science of why food tastes, looks, and behaves the way it does.
Medieval England Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on Medieval England (1066–1485) — the feudal system, the Norman Conquest, castles, the Church, the Black Death, and key figures including William the Conqueror, Magna Carta, and the Peasants' Revolt.
Global Development & HDI Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on global development — what development means, how it is measured (GDP, HDI, Gini coefficient), the causes of inequality between countries, and development strategies.
Evolution & Inheritance Knowledge Organiser — Y6
A Year 6 science knowledge organiser on evolution and inheritance — Charles Darwin, natural selection, variation, adaptation, fossils as evidence, and how characteristics are inherited.
Photography & Digital Art Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on photography as an art form — composition rules, famous photographers, how photography changed art history, and the basics of digital image editing.
Architecture & the Built Environment Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 DT and geography crossover knowledge organiser on architecture — key architects, structural principles, architectural styles across history, and sustainable building.
Soil & Earthworms Outdoor Investigation
A complete outdoor science investigation into soil types and earthworm habitats — testing drainage, observing soil layers, counting earthworms per metre squared, and connecting findings to the science curriculum.
Cloud Spotting & Weather Prediction Outdoor Activity
A printable cloud identification guide and outdoor activity — naming cloud types, predicting weather from observations, and connecting meteorology to the science curriculum.
Outdoor Maths Trails Pack — KS1 and KS2
Two sets of outdoor maths trail cards — one for KS1 and one for KS2. Children follow clues around the school grounds, solving maths problems they encounter along the way.
Sounds of Our School — Outdoor Sound Walk Activity
A science and music outdoor activity — children go on a guided sound walk, categorising sounds as natural or man-made, close or distant, regular or irregular, and creating a soundscape map of the school grounds.
Symmetry & Patterns in Nature — Outdoor Maths & Art Activity
An outdoor maths and art crossover activity — children find examples of symmetry, tessellation, spirals, and repeating patterns in the natural environment and record them through sketching and photography.
Physical Development in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS Physical Development — the prime area covering Gross Motor and Fine Motor Skills ELGs, the development stages, and how to support both through provision.
Expressive Arts & Design Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception/KS1 reference for the EYFS expressive arts and design area — creating with materials, being imaginative and expressive. Two sub-areas, key vocabulary, and activity ideas.
Jazz, Blues & Folk Music Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on jazz, blues, and folk traditions — their origins, key features, important musicians, and how these genres influenced modern music.
Film & Media Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on film and media music — how composers use music to support storytelling, leitmotifs, the underscore, Mickey Mousing, sound design, and key film composers.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activities Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activities — orienteering, map reading, problem-solving challenges, and developing resilience and teamwork through outdoor learning.
Anti-Bullying & Bystander Skills Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on bullying — what it is and isn't, types of bullying including cyberbullying, the bystander role, how to report, and how to support someone being bullied.
World War 1 Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the First World War — causes, key events, trench warfare, key figures, the Western Front, the Home Front, and the legacy of 1914-1918.
Resilience & Coping Strategies Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on resilience — what it is and what it isn't, coping strategies for difficult emotions, the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping, and specific evidence-based strategies children can use.
Creative Computing & Scratch Projects Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on creative computing — design thinking, planning digital projects, debugging, and how Scratch enables storytelling, game design, and interactive art.
Portrait & Figure Drawing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on portrait and figure drawing — facial proportions, posture and gesture, key artists who painted portraits, and practical techniques for observational drawing of people.
The Suffragettes & Women's Suffrage Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the suffragette movement — key figures (Emmeline Pankhurst, Emily Davison, Millicent Fawcett), tactics and methods, the vote achieved in 1918/1928, and the continuing campaign for equality.
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on health, fitness, and wellbeing — the components of fitness, recommended activity levels, the effects of exercise on the body, sleep, and mental wellbeing.
The Design Process Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on the full design process — research, design brief, development, making, evaluating, and iterating. A transferable framework for all DT projects.
Literacy Development Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception/KS1 reference for the EYFS literacy area — word reading, phonics, comprehension, and early writing. Developmental milestones, practitioner strategies, and ELG expectations.
Ceramics & 3D Art Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on working in three dimensions — clay techniques, hand-building methods, surface decoration, key ceramic artists, and the vocabulary of 3D art.
Binary & Data Representation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on how computers store and represent data — binary numbers, bits and bytes, how text and images are encoded, and why understanding data representation matters.
Christianity — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Christianity — the Trinity, key beliefs, the Bible, the Church, sacraments, the liturgical year, and major denominations. Broad and factual, appropriate for a multi-faith classroom.
Islam — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islam — the Five Pillars, key beliefs, the Qur'an, Muhammad (PBUH), the mosque, Ramadan and Eid, and the difference between Sunni and Shia traditions.
Judaism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Judaism — the Torah, key beliefs and practices, the Shabbat, major festivals (Passover, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur), the synagogue, and kosher food.
Online Safety & Healthy Screen Use Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on online safety and healthy relationships with technology — SMART rules, what to do if something goes wrong online, screen time and sleep, social media risks, and when and how to ask for help.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS PSED — the three ELG strands (Self-Regulation, Managing Self, Building Relationships), how they develop, and practical provision ideas.
Early Mathematics Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A Reception/KS1 reference for the EYFS mathematics area — number (numerical patterns and number sense) and shape, space and measures. Key concepts, practitioner strategies, and ELG expectations.
Mechanisms & Movement Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on mechanisms — levers, pulleys, gears, cams, and linkages. How they work, where they're used, and how to apply them in design and make projects.
Textiles & Sewing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on textiles — fabric types, sewing techniques, decorative methods, fastenings, and designing for a user. Links to the DT national curriculum making strand.
Gymnastics & Dance Movement Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on gymnastics and dance — body shapes, balance and counterbalance, flight, travelling actions, compositional principles, and how to choreograph a sequence.
Citizenship, Rights & Democracy Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PSHE/citizenship knowledge organiser on democracy, human rights, rules and laws, how Parliament works, voting, and how citizens can make a difference in their communities and country.
Music Notation — Reading & Writing Music — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on reading and writing music notation — treble clef, note values, time signatures, rests, and how to read a simple piece of music.
Persuasive Writing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on persuasive writing — structure, rhetorical devices, formal language features, audience awareness, and the key techniques that make persuasion effective.
Online Communication Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on online communication — email, instant messaging, video calls, forums, and the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication. Safe and responsible use.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Colours & Numbers
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for Junior and Senior Infants: the numbers 1–20 in Irish with pronunciation guide, and all colours in Irish. Display on desks, laminate for daily use.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Family & Body Parts
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 1st and 2nd Class: family members (an teaghlach) and body parts (codanna den chorp) in Irish with English translations and simple pronunciation guides.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Weather & Seasons
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd and 3rd Class: weather descriptions (an aimsir) and the four seasons (na séasúir) in Irish. Essential for daily Gaeilge conversation practice.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — School & Classroom
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 1st–3rd Class: classroom objects, school rooms, daily instructions, and common classroom phrases in Irish. Ideal for classroom display and daily Gaeilge immersion.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Food & Drink
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–4th Class: foods, drinks, meals, and related expressions in Irish. Linked to SPHE (healthy eating) and the Gaeilge strand on an bialann (the restaurant) and bia (food).
The Great Famine (An Gorta Mór) — Knowledge Organiser
A KS2/5th–6th Class knowledge organiser on the Irish Great Famine (1845–1852) — causes, the failure of the potato crop, British policy, emigration, and the lasting impact on Ireland and Irish communities worldwide.
The Easter Rising 1916 — Knowledge Organiser
A 5th–6th Class knowledge organiser on the Easter Rising of 1916 — the key figures (Pádraig Pearse, James Connolly, Michael Collins), the events of Easter Week, the Proclamation, executions, and how 1916 changed Ireland forever.
Celtic Mythology & Irish Legends — Knowledge Organiser
A 3rd–6th Class knowledge organiser on Irish mythology — the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Fionn Mac Cumhaill cycle, Cú Chulainn, Children of Lir, and the mythological cycles of early Irish literature.
Ireland — Provinces, Counties & Physical Geography
A 3rd–6th Class knowledge organiser on Irish geography — the four provinces, 32 counties (26 Republic + 6 Northern Ireland), major rivers, mountain ranges, and physical features of the island of Ireland.
The Wild Atlantic Way & Ireland's West Coast — Geography Pack
A 4th–6th Class SEE/geography resource on Ireland's west coast — the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands, the Burren, and the counties of Connacht and Clare.
Seachtain na Gaeilge — Irish Language Week Activity Pack
A cross-curricular activity pack for Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week, typically the first two weeks of March). Gaeilge games, songs, drama activities, quiz ideas, and whole-school event planning guides.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig — St Patrick's Day Classroom Pack
A cultural and historical resource for St Patrick's Day — who Patrick was, how the day is celebrated in Ireland vs. abroad, Irish symbols (shamrock, harp, tricolour), and cross-curricular activity ideas for all class levels.
Samhain — The Irish Origins of Halloween
A 3rd–6th Class resource on Samhain — the ancient Celtic festival from which Halloween derives. Its meaning, traditions, connections to Irish mythology, and how modern Halloween traditions trace back to Ireland.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Colours & Numbers
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat: numbers 1–20 (with 'feminine' number forms for counting), colours, and key expressions. With pronunciation guides. For Foundation Phase and Years 1–3.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Family & Body Parts
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 1–3: family members (y teulu) and body parts (rhannau'r corff) in Welsh with English translations and pronunciation guides.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — School & Classroom
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat: classroom objects, school rooms, daily instructions, and common Welsh classroom phrases. Supports daily Welsh medium exposure in English-medium schools.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Weather & Seasons
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat: weather descriptions (y tywydd) and the four seasons (y tymhorau) in Welsh. Essential for daily Welsh language practice and the Languages strand of Curriculum for Wales.
Owain Glyndŵr — Wales's Last Native Prince (Years 5/6)
A Years 5/6 Welsh history knowledge organiser on Owain Glyndŵr — his rebellion against English rule, his vision for an independent Wales, the Welsh Parliament at Machynlleth, and his legacy.
Welsh Coal & Slate Industries — Knowledge Organiser
A Years 4–6 knowledge organiser on the south Wales coalfields and north Wales slate quarries — their rise, the communities they created, working conditions, the 1831 Merthyr Rising, and their decline.
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi — St David's Day Activities Pack
A cultural and historical resource for St David's Day (1 March) — who St David was, Welsh national symbols (dragon, daffodil, leek), cultural traditions (Eisteddfod), and cross-curricular activity ideas.
The Jacobites — Scottish History Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Jacobite risings — who the Jacobites were, the 1715 and 1745 risings, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Culloden (1746), and the aftermath of the failed risings for Highland culture.
William Wallace & Robert the Bruce — Knowledge Organiser (Scotland)
A P4–P7 knowledge organiser on Scotland's Wars of Independence — William Wallace, Stirling Bridge, Robert the Bruce, Bannockburn, and how Scotland won its independence from England.
The Scottish Enlightenment — P6/P7
A P6/P7 knowledge organiser on the Scottish Enlightenment — Hume, Adam Smith, Watt, Black — and why Scotland led world thought in the 18th century.
Curriculum for Excellence: A Guide for Teachers & Parents
A clear, jargon-free guide to Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence — the five levels, eight curriculum areas, CfE Experiences & Outcomes, SNSA assessments, and how it differs from the English National Curriculum.
Burns Night Classroom Pack — 25 January
A cultural and cross-curricular resource for Burns Night (25 January) — who Robert Burns was, key poems (Auld Lang Syne, To a Mouse, Address to a Haggis), Scottish culture, and classroom activity ideas.
Communication & Language in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS Communication and Language — Listening, Attention and Understanding, and Speaking ELGs; the development of vocabulary; the importance of adult-child talk; and rich language provision.
Expressive Arts & Design in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on the EYFS Expressive Arts and Design prime/specific area — Creating with Materials, and Being Imaginative and Expressive. ELGs, what great provision looks like.
Striking & Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on striking and fielding games (cricket, rounders, baseball, softball) — batting, bowling/throwing, fielding techniques, scoring systems, and tactical principles.
Net & Wall Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on net and wall games — ready position, forehand and backhand, serving, tactics, and scoring in tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mental health and emotional wellbeing — what mental health means, the spectrum from wellbeing to illness, protective factors, when to seek help, and reducing stigma.
Financial Education Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on financial education — income and expenditure, saving, budgeting, wants vs needs, advertising and consumer choices, and charitable giving.
Narrative Structure & Story Planning — Knowledge Organiser KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on narrative structure — story mountains, Freytag's pyramid, character development, setting, plot types, and how professional authors structure their stories.
Poetry Forms & Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on poetry — key poetic forms (haiku, sonnet, free verse, limerick, ballad), poetic devices (metaphor, simile, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia), and how to analyse and write poetry.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Animals & Nature
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–4th Class: Irish wildlife (ainmhithe), nature vocabulary, and the Irish names for common animals found in Ireland — including native species unique to the island.
The Normans in Ireland — Knowledge Organiser
A 4th–6th Class SESE knowledge organiser on the Norman invasion of Ireland (1169–1170), Strongbow, the arrival of Henry II, the Statutes of Kilkenny, and the cultural impact of the Normans on Ireland.
Local History Projects for Irish Primary Schools
A practical guide to doing local history projects in Irish primary schools — aligned to the SESE History strand. Includes fieldwork ideas, source types, how to involve the local community, and presentation formats.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Numbers 11–100 & Time
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–5: numbers 11–100 in Welsh (including the vigesimal — base-20 — system), days of the week, months, and time-telling phrases.
The Welsh Language: History, Survival & Revival Knowledge Organiser
A Years 5–6 knowledge organiser on the Welsh language — its Celtic origins, the suppression under the Not-Our-Language (NOL) system, the Welsh Language Acts, and why Welsh has survived when other minority languages have not.
The Highland Clearances — Scottish History Resource
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Highland Clearances (c.1750–1860) — the forced removal of crofting communities from their land, the reasons landlords cleared the glens, the experience of those displaced, and the lasting impact on Scottish demography and culture.
St Andrew's Day Classroom Pack — 30 November
A cultural resource for St Andrew's Day (30 November) — who St Andrew was, Scottish national symbols (saltire, thistle, tartan), Scottish culture, and classroom activity ideas across the CfE curriculum.
Musical Composition & Structure Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on composing — musical structure (binary, ternary, rondo, theme and variation), ostinato, motif development, how to build a composition, and the vocabulary composers use.
The Orchestra & Instruments of the World Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on orchestral families (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion), famous orchestral works, how instruments make sound, and instruments from other musical traditions.
Rhythm, Pulse & Beat Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1–KS2 music knowledge organiser on the fundamentals of rhythm — pulse, beat, rhythm, metre, time signatures, note values, and the difference between rhythm and beat.
Sculpture & 3D Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on sculpture — additive and subtractive processes, relief and freestanding sculpture, texture, negative space, key sculptors (Rodin, Hepworth, Giacometti, Gormley), and primary-appropriate techniques.
Art Movements Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on key Western art movements — Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract art, and Pop Art — with key artists and defining features of each.
Structures & Bridges Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on structures — types of forces (compression, tension, torsion), how triangles add strength, bridge types (beam, arch, suspension, truss), and how to design and test a load-bearing structure.
Food Technology Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on food technology — food groups, cooking methods, following a recipe, hygiene and safety, and how food is grown, processed, and marketed.
Data Representation — Binary & Beyond Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on how computers represent data — binary numbers, why computers use binary, representing text and images, and data measurement (bits and bytes).
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Emotions & Feelings
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–4th Class: emotions and feelings (mothúcháin) in Irish — essential for SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) lessons and daily circle time. Aligned to the NCCA Wellbeing strand.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Sports & Physical Activities
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 3rd–6th Class: sports (spóirt), GAA games, swimming, and physical activities in Irish. Linked to PE and Wellbeing curriculum — Irish sport vocabulary for the Irish curriculum context.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Transport & Community
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 3rd–5th Class: transport (iompar), community buildings, and town vocabulary in Irish — linked to the Geography strand of SESE and community-based learning.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Key Verbs & Actions
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 3rd–6th Class: the most common Irish verbs in present tense — essential for moving from isolated vocabulary to sentence construction, aligned to the PLC (Primary Language Curriculum) speaking strand.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Months, Festivals & Special Days
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–5th Class: months of the year, Irish festivals (Lá Fhéile Pádraig, Bealtaine, Samhain, Nollaig), and key calendar vocabulary in Irish.
Brian Boru & The Vikings in Ireland — Knowledge Organiser
A 4th–6th Class SESE knowledge organiser on the Vikings in Ireland (795–1014 CE), their settlements, their impact on Irish culture, and Brian Boru's unification of Ireland and the Battle of Clontarf.
The 1798 Rebellion — Knowledge Organiser (Ireland)
A 5th–6th Class SESE knowledge organiser on the United Irishmen rebellion of 1798 — Wolfe Tone, the impact of the French Revolution, the rebellion itself, the Act of Union, and why 1798 matters in Irish history.
Irish War of Independence & Civil War — Knowledge Organiser
A 5th–6th Class SESE knowledge organiser on the War of Independence (1919–1921) and the Irish Civil War (1922–1923) — Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, partition, and how Ireland became two separate states.
Irish Scientists & Inventors — SESE Fact File
A 4th–6th Class SESE resource on Ireland's most significant scientists and inventors — Robert Boyle, John Tyndall, Ernest Walton, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, William Rowan Hamilton, and others. Links science, history, and Irish identity.
Irish Traditional Music — SESE/Arts Classroom Resource
A 3rd–6th Class arts and culture resource on Irish traditional music — the instruments, the structures (sessions, reels, jigs, airs), famous musicians, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and how to bring trad music into the classroom.
Northern Ireland Curriculum — A Teacher's Guide (P1–P7)
A clear guide to the Northern Ireland Curriculum for primary teachers — the 6 Areas of Learning, key differences from England/Scotland/Wales, the 11+ transfer test, Shared Education, and ETI inspections.
The Plantation of Ulster — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Plantation of Ulster (1610) — why it happened, who the settlers were, the impact on the native Irish population, and how the Plantation shaped Northern Ireland's society to this day.
The Good Friday Agreement & the Peace Process — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 age-appropriate knowledge organiser on the Northern Ireland peace process — the causes and context of The Troubles, the Good Friday Agreement (1998), what it agreed, and what it means for Northern Ireland today.
Ulster Geography — Counties, Cities & Landmarks Knowledge Organiser
A P4–P7 knowledge organiser on the geography of Ulster — the 9 Ulster counties, major cities (Belfast, Derry/Londonderry), physical features (Giant's Causeway, Mountains of Mourne, Lough Neagh), and NI's key industries.
Ulster-Scots Language & Heritage — Classroom Resource
A P4–P7 resource on Ulster-Scots — its origins, key vocabulary, where it is spoken today, its literary tradition (Robbie Burns connection), and how to celebrate Ulster-Scots heritage in the classroom.
Shared Education in Northern Ireland — PDMU & Community Relations
A P4–P7 resource on Shared Education in NI — the formal partnerships between schools from different traditions, what activities they involve, the evidence for their impact, and how PDMU supports mutual understanding.
The Giant's Causeway — Science, Geography & Mythology
A P3–P7 cross-curricular resource on the Giant's Causeway — its geological formation (volcanic basalt columns), its mythology (Fionn Mac Cumhaill), and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Animals & Welsh Wildlife
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 2–4: Welsh animals and wildlife vocabulary — including species native to Wales and the Welsh names for common animals. Linked to the Science & Technology AoLE.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Food & Healthy Eating
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 2–5: food and drink vocabulary (bwyd a diod) in Welsh, linked to PSHE (Health & Well-being AoLE) and the growing interest in Welsh food culture.
Wales — National Parks, Rivers & Physical Geography Knowledge Organiser
A Years 4–6 geography knowledge organiser on Welsh physical geography — the three national parks (Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast), major rivers, mountains, and the coastal geography of Wales.
Henry VII & the Welsh Tudor Dynasty Knowledge Organiser
A Years 4–6 Humanities knowledge organiser on Henry Tudor — how a Welshman from Pembrokeshire became King of England, why the Tudor dragon became the Welsh symbol, and what it means for Welsh national identity.
Famous Welsh Writers — Roald Dahl & Dylan Thomas
A Years 3–6 Expressive Arts and Humanities resource on Wales's two most famous writers — Roald Dahl (born in Cardiff) and Dylan Thomas (born in Swansea) — their lives, their work, and their significance to Welsh culture.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Mathematics (Mata)
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–6th Class: maths vocabulary in Irish — numbers, shapes, operations, measurement. Essential for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) — teaching maths through Irish as the NCCA Primary Language Curriculum encourages.
Infant Classes & Aistear — A Guide for Irish Primary Teachers
A guide to teaching Junior and Senior Infants in Irish primary schools — Aistear (the early childhood framework), play-based learning, integrated learning, the Infant curriculum, and the transition to 1st Class.
The Book of Kells & Irish Illuminated Manuscripts — SESE Resource
A 3rd–6th Class SESE and Arts resource on the Book of Kells — what it is, how it was made, the interlaced patterns, its significance to Irish cultural identity, and classroom art activities inspired by it.
The Gaeltacht — Irish-Speaking Regions — Geography & Culture
A 4th–6th Class SESE resource on the Gaeltacht — Ireland's Irish-speaking regions, where they are, why they matter, Gaelscoileanna, Raidió na Gaeltachta, and what it means to preserve a living language.
Religious Education in Irish Primary Schools — A Teacher's Guide
Religious education in Irish primary schools — the different programmes (Grow in Love, Catholic, Church of Ireland, Educate Together, multi-denominational), patron bodies, and how to teach RE sensitively in a diverse modern Ireland.
The NI 11+ Transfer Test — A Guide for P7 Teachers and Parents
A factual guide to the 11+ transfer test in Northern Ireland — what it tests, the two providers (AQE and GL Assessment), how to prepare pupils fairly, and the pastoral considerations for P7 teachers.
World Around Us — Local Area History & Geography Activity Pack (NI)
A P3–P5 activity pack aligned to the NI Curriculum 'World Around Us' strand — local area investigation, community history fieldwork, map skills, and how to use the local environment as a starting point for integrated history/geography/science learning.
Religious Education in NI Primary Schools — Both Traditions
A teacher's guide to RE in Northern Ireland — the difference between controlled (mainly Church of Ireland/Presbyterian) and Catholic-maintained school RE programmes, and how to teach RE that respects both main traditions.
Belfast — History, Geography & Culture Knowledge Organiser (NI)
A P4–P7 knowledge organiser on Belfast — from its linen-mill origins to the Titanic, the Falls and Shankill Roads, the peace walls, regeneration, and what Belfast is like today.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — School Subjects & CfW Areas
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–6: school subject names and Curriculum for Wales Areas of Learning in Welsh — so teachers and pupils can refer to their subjects in Welsh throughout the day.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Health & Wellbeing
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–6: health, wellbeing, feelings, and body vocabulary in Welsh — for use in Health & Well-being AoLE lessons taught through the medium of Welsh.
Welsh Medium Education: A Guide for Parents and New Teachers
A clear guide to Welsh Medium Education (WME) — schools where everything is taught through Welsh — what they are, how they work, language immersion in practice, and outcomes for pupils.
Estyn Inspections: A Guide for Welsh Primary Teachers
Estyn is Wales's school inspection body — different from Ofsted in important ways. Here's what Welsh primary teachers need to know about how Estyn inspections work under the Curriculum for Wales.
The Rebecca Riots — Knowledge Organiser (Years 5–6 Wales)
A Years 5–6 Humanities knowledge organiser on the Rebecca Riots (1839-1843) — why Welsh farmers dressed as women to destroy tollgates, what they were protesting against, and what changed as a result.
The Titanic — Built in Belfast (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the RMS Titanic — built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast, the people who built her, her maiden voyage and sinking, and how Belfast remembers her today.
World Around Us — Science & Nature Activities Pack (NI P3–P6)
A P3–P6 activity pack aligned to the 'World Around Us' Science strand of the NI Curriculum — habitats, minibeasts, weather observation, materials, forces, and seasonal change, all using the Northern Ireland environment.
Irish Language in NI Catholic-Maintained Schools — A Teacher's Guide
A practical guide to teaching Irish (Gaeilge) in NI Catholic-maintained primary schools — the curriculum requirements, the cultural context, available resources, and how Irish language connects NI Catholic identity to the island's history.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Science & Technology
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 4–6: Welsh vocabulary for the Science & Technology AoLE — living things, forces, materials, computing, and key scientific terms in Welsh.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Expressive Arts
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–6: vocabulary for the Expressive Arts AoLE — art, music, drama, and dance in Welsh. Supports teaching art, music, and drama through Welsh.
Aneurin Bevan & the NHS — Knowledge Organiser (Wales)
A Years 5–6 Humanities knowledge organiser on Aneurin Bevan — born in Tredegar, South Wales; his working-class background; the creation of the NHS (1948); why the NHS is one of Wales's greatest contributions to the world.
The South Wales Valleys — Geography & History Knowledge Organiser
A Years 4–6 knowledge organiser on the South Wales Valleys — the geography of the coalfield, the communities it built, deindustrialisation, present-day challenges, and the cultural legacy of the valleys.
Ancient Ireland & the Celts — Knowledge Organiser (SESE)
A 4th–6th Class SESE knowledge organiser on ancient Ireland — the Celtic peoples, Iron Age life, Celtic society (warriors, druids, farmers), the La Tène art style, and what archaeology tells us about life in pre-Christian Ireland.
Irish Rivers & Physical Geography Knowledge Organiser (SESE)
A 4th–6th Class SESE Geography knowledge organiser on Ireland's major rivers, lakes, mountains, and physical regions — essential geography for the NCCA curriculum's local and national geography strands.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — The House & Home
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 2nd–4th Class: rooms and objects in the house (an teach) in Irish — furniture, rooms, and household items. Linked to the common NCCA oral Irish theme of an teach.
World Religions Overview Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser covering the six major world religions — Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism — key beliefs, holy books, festivals, and places of worship.
Bullying, Relationships & Conflict Resolution Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on bullying and healthy relationships — what bullying is (and what it isn't), online bullying, how to respond, bystander responsibility, and conflict resolution strategies.
Understanding the World in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on the EYFS specific area Understanding the World — People, Culture and Communities; The Natural World; and Past and Present. ELGs and what rich provision looks like.
Gymnastics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on gymnastics — body shapes (tucked, pike, straddle, straight), travelling actions, balance, rolling, flight, linking sequences, and floor and apparatus work.
The Highland Clearances — P5/P7
A P5-P7 knowledge organiser on the Highland Clearances — forced removal of crofting communities, the Duchess of Sutherland, emigration, and the Crofters War.
Mary Queen of Scots — P5/P7
A P5-P7 knowledge organiser on Mary Queen of Scots — her reign, religious tensions, the Babington Plot, and her execution.
Scottish Geography — Rivers, Cities & Regions Knowledge Organiser
A P4–P7 CfE knowledge organiser on Scottish geography — the central belt, Highlands and Islands, major cities (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee), key rivers, and why Scotland's geography has shaped its history and culture.
Hogmanay & Scottish Traditions — P3/P5
A P3-P5 resource on Hogmanay — first-footing, Auld Lang Syne, Edinburgh Hogmanay, Stonehaven fireball ceremony, Up Helly Aa, and St Andrew's Day.
Gaelic Medium Education in Scotland — A Teacher's Guide
A guide to Gaelic Medium Education (GME) in Scotland — what it is, where it operates, how immersion works, and its role in Gaelic language revival.
Outdoor Learning & Sciences in CfE — A Scottish Primary Guide
A P1–P7 guide to outdoor learning in the Sciences within Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence — why Scotland leads the UK in outdoor learning, practical ideas for all CfE levels, and the policy context.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Clothes & Shopping
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 3rd–5th Class: clothes and shopping vocabulary (éadaí agus siopadóireacht) in Irish — aligned to the common NCCA oral Irish topic of 'ag siopadóireacht'.
The Primary Language Curriculum — A Guide for Irish Teachers (PLC)
A clear guide to Ireland's Primary Language Curriculum (PLC) — how it integrates English and Irish teaching, the five strands, receptive and productive language, and what it means for daily Gaeilge teaching.
Festivals of Light Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on festivals of light across world religions — Diwali (Hinduism/Sikhism), Hanukkah (Judaism), Christmas (Christianity), Eid al-Fitr, and Wesak (Buddhism).
Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on fractions, decimals, and percentages — equivalences, converting between them, ordering, and key facts including common fraction-decimal-percentage equivalents.
The Partition of Ireland 1921 — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the partition of Ireland — why Ireland was divided in 1921, how the six counties were chosen, what unionism and nationalism meant, and how partition shaped both states.
Ulster Scientists & Inventors — World Around Us (NI)
A P4–P7 World Around Us resource on scientists and inventors from Ulster — Lord Kelvin (Belfast), John Boyd Dunlop (Dreghorn, later Belfast), Harry Ferguson (Co. Down), and other NI contributors to science and technology.
Derry / Londonderry — The Walled City Knowledge Organiser (NI)
A P4–P7 knowledge organiser on Derry/Londonderry — the plantation origins, the iconic city walls, the Siege of Derry (1689), the Bogside murals, and how the city has changed since the Good Friday Agreement.
Traditional Music in Ulster — Arts & Culture Resource (NI)
A P3–P7 arts and culture resource on traditional music in Ulster — the instruments, the session tradition, the Orange and Green musical traditions, Fleadh Cheoil, and bringing trad music into the NI classroom.
PDMU Activity Pack — Foundation Stage & KS1 (P1–P4)
A P1–P4 PDMU activity pack with age-appropriate activities for Personal Development and Mutual Understanding — feelings, friendships, looking after ourselves, my community, and early mutual understanding activities.
Lá Fhéile Bríde — St Brigid's Day & Imbolc
A 2nd–6th Class resource on St Brigid's Day (1 February) — Ireland's newest public holiday (2023); who Brigid was; Imbolc (the Celtic spring festival); making a St Brigid's Cross; and why this day matters in Irish culture.
The Irish Government & the Oireachtas — SESE Citizenship
A 5th–6th Class SESE resource on how Ireland is governed — the Oireachtas (parliament), Dáil and Seanad, the Taoiseach, Uachtarán (President), and how children can participate in Irish democracy.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Describing Weather (Advanced)
An advanced bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 4th–6th Class: extended weather vocabulary, adjectives for descriptive writing about Irish weather, forecasting language, and weather proverbs (seanfhocail).
Welsh Male Voice Choirs — Expressive Arts Resource
A Years 3–6 Expressive Arts resource on the Welsh male voice choir tradition — its origins in the mining valleys, famous choirs (Treorchy, Morriston Orpheus), the choral culture, and classroom choral activities.
Welsh Scientists & Inventors — STEM in Wales
A Years 4–6 Science & Technology resource on Wales's significant contributions to science and technology — Alfred Russel Wallace, David Hughes, the computer pioneer Dannie Abse, and others.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Greetings & Polite Phrases
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Foundation Phase to Year 3: everyday Welsh greetings, polite phrases, and conversational expressions for use throughout the school day — supports natural Welsh use in English-medium schools.
Online Safety & Digital Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on online safety and digital wellbeing — cyberbullying, screen time, social media and mental health, age restrictions, CEOP, and how to stay safe online.
Early Phonics & Literacy Knowledge Organiser — EYFS/KS1
A Reception/KS1 knowledge organiser on early phonics — the phases of systematic synthetic phonics (Letters and Sounds / Read Write Inc), grapheme-phoneme correspondences, blending and segmenting, high-frequency words, and supporting early readers.
Islam Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islam — the Five Pillars, the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, Ramadan and Eid, Mecca, Muslim prayer, and what it means to be Muslim in modern Britain.
Grammar & Punctuation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on grammar and punctuation — word classes, sentence types, clauses, conjunctions, and the most important punctuation marks. Covers the key KS2 SPaG content.
The Troubles in Northern Ireland — An Age-Appropriate Guide (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Troubles (c.1968–1998) — what they were, who was involved, key events (Bloody Sunday, hunger strikes, Enniskillen), and how they ended. Written with care for the NI classroom context.
The GAA in Northern Ireland — Classroom Resource
A P3–P7 resource on the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) in Northern Ireland — the four Gaelic games, the county structure, Cross-Community programmes, and how GAA connects sport to Irish culture and identity in NI.
Causeway Coast — Geography & Science Activity Pack (NI)
A P4–P7 World Around Us activity pack on the Causeway Coast — Giant's Causeway geology, cliff habitats, Carrick-a-Rede, Dunluce Castle history, and coastal geography fieldwork activities.
PDMU — Equality, Diversity & Rights Activity Pack (P4–P7)
A P4–P7 PDMU activity pack on equality, diversity, and rights — what equality means, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, protected characteristics, and activities that build respect across Northern Ireland's communities.
Irish Boglands — An Integrated SESE Unit
A 4th–6th Class integrated SESE unit on Irish boglands — science (bog ecology, decomposition, carbon storage), history (turf-cutting tradition, bog bodies, preserved artefacts), and geography (where are Irish bogs, blanket vs raised bog).
Irish Saints & Missionaries — Colmcille & Columbanus
A 4th–6th Class SESE resource on the Age of Saints — how Irish monks evangelised Europe in the 6th-8th centuries, Colmcille's monastery at Iona, Columbanus's journey through France and Italy, and Ireland's role in preserving learning.
Local Area Fieldwork — SESE Geography Activity Pack (Ireland)
A 3rd–6th Class SESE Geography resource on conducting local area studies — OS map skills, land use surveys, human and physical features, interviewing, and presenting findings. Aligned to the NCCA Geography strand.
The Glyndŵr Rising — A Deeper Study (Years 5–6)
An extended Years 5–6 Humanities study of the Glyndŵr Rising (1400–1415) — the causes, the military campaigns, the Pennal Letter in detail, why it failed, and how Owain Glyndŵr became a national symbol.
The Urdd Eisteddfod — Classroom Preparation Pack
A classroom activity pack for preparing for the Urdd (youth) Eisteddfod — recitation coaching, Welsh song preparation, art entry ideas, performance tips, and how to make the Eisteddfod inclusive for all Welsh language levels.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Community & Town
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–5: community buildings, shops, and town vocabulary in Welsh — for use in Welsh language lessons and linked to the Humanities (Dyniaethau) AoLE local area strand.
Music Notation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on reading and writing music notation — the stave, clef, time signatures, note values, rests, dynamics, and how to read a simple melody.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on equality, diversity, and inclusion — protected characteristics, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, British values, and celebrating difference.
Mathematical Development in EYFS Knowledge Organiser
A Reception/KS1 knowledge organiser on mathematical development in the EYFS — number sense, counting, shape/space/measure, and the ELGs. How young children develop mathematical understanding and what practitioners do to support it.
Hinduism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman and the divine, the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), the Vedas, reincarnation and karma, Diwali, Holi, and Hindu worship at home and in the mandir.
Judaism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Judaism — the Torah, the covenant with God, Shabbat, key festivals (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Yom Kippur), the synagogue, and Jewish identity in modern Britain.
Cybersecurity Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on cybersecurity — common threats (phishing, malware, social engineering), strong passwords, two-factor authentication, encryption basics, and safe online habits.
Dance in PE Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — dance vocabulary (actions, dynamics, space, relationships), creating motifs, dance from different cultures, and how to evaluate dance.
Digital Art & Photography Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on digital art and photography — composition rules, editing basics, digital illustration, graphic design principles, and how digital tools fit within the broader art curriculum.
Non-Fiction Writing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 English
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on non-fiction text types — explanation, persuasion, report, recount, instruction. Features, language choices, structure, and audience for each genre.
Growing Up & Puberty Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
An age-appropriate KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on growing up and puberty — physical and emotional changes, personal hygiene, what to expect, and where to get help and support.
Belfast's Linen Industry — World Around Us History (NI)
A P4–P7 knowledge organiser on the Belfast linen industry — why Belfast became 'Linenopolis', the mill girls, child labour, working conditions, and the industry's decline.
Mathematics in the Irish Primary Curriculum — A Teacher's Guide
A guide to the new Irish Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2024/2025 onwards) — the five strands, the emphasis on mathematical language, Gaeilge integration, and how it differs from the previous curriculum.
Mathematics & Numeracy in the Curriculum for Wales — A Teacher's Guide
A guide to the Mathematics and Numeracy AoLE under the Curriculum for Wales (2022) — numeracy across the curriculum, the five elements of numeracy, financial literacy, and what changes from the previous NC.
Textiles & Fashion in Design Technology — KS2 Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on textiles — fabric types, weaving and joining techniques, embroidery, printing on fabric, and how to plan and make a textile product from design brief to evaluation.
CAD & Digital Design in DT — KS2 Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) — what it is, how it is used in industry, 2D and 3D design tools, digital making (3D printing, laser cutting), and free tools for primary schools.
Packaging & Product Design — KS2 DT Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on packaging and product design — nets, 3D shapes, materials selection, labelling requirements, sustainability, and designing a product with user needs in mind.
French Basics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 MFL
A KS2 Modern Foreign Languages knowledge organiser for French — greetings, numbers 1–20, colours, days and months, simple sentences, and phonics tips for pronunciation.
Spanish Basics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Introduction
A KS2 introductory Spanish knowledge organiser — greetings, numbers 1-20, colours, days of the week, and key pronunciation. For schools teaching Spanish as MFL.
MFL in Primary Schools — Teaching Framework Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for primary MFL teachers — the KS2 Languages framework, what the statutory requirements are, how to progress from Year 3 to Year 6, and the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) in primary MFL.
Schemas in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on Athey's schemas — the repeated patterns of behaviour that young children use to explore the world, how to identify schemas, and how to plan provision that supports and extends them.
SEND in EYFS — Early Identification & Support Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on identifying and supporting children with SEND in the EYFS — early signs, the graduated approach, EHCP, working with parents, and what good inclusive early years provision looks like.
C.S. Lewis — A Belfast Boy Who Wrote Narnia
A P4–P7 literacy and culture resource on C.S. Lewis — born in Belfast, the landscapes of County Down that inspired Narnia, his life and works, and classroom activities using The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The Mountains of Mourne — Geography & Science (NI)
A P4–P7 World Around Us resource on the Mountains of Mourne — the granite geology, Slieve Donard, the Mourne Wall, habitats, and the connection to C.S. Lewis and Narnia.
The Ulster Covenant 1912 — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Ulster Covenant (1912) — why half a million Ulster Unionists signed it, what Home Rule was, Edward Carson, and how the Covenant shaped the events that led to partition.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Mythological Characters
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 4th–6th Class: characters from Irish mythology in Irish — Cú Chulainn, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the Tuatha Dé Danann, and mythological vocabulary. Links Gaeilge to the SESE History strand.
Mo Scoil, Mo Cheantar — My School, My Local Area (Junior/Senior Infants SESE)
A Junior and Senior Infants SESE resource on the immediate school environment — my classroom, my school, my local area, who helps us, and beginning map skills. Aligned to the NCCA Local Studies strand.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Welsh Myths & Mabinogion Characters
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 4–6: characters and vocabulary from the Mabinogion (Welsh mythology) in Welsh — Rhiannon, Pryderi, Pwyll, Branwen, and key mythological terms.
The Merthyr Rising 1831 — Knowledge Organiser (Wales)
A Years 5–6 Humanities knowledge organiser on the Merthyr Rising of 1831 — the town's industrial conditions, the workers' uprising, the red flag, Dic Penderyn's execution, and its place in Welsh radical history.
Welsh Rivers & Waterways — Knowledge Organiser
A Years 3–6 Humanities/Geography knowledge organiser on Welsh rivers — the Severn, Wye, Dee, Taff, Conwy, and Teifi; their sources, courses, and the communities that grew along them.
Algebra & Patterns Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on algebra and patterns — sequences, function machines, missing numbers, simple equations, and the bridge from arithmetic to algebraic thinking in Years 5-6.
Measurement & Data Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on measurement and data — converting units, reading scales, area and perimeter, volume, interpreting and drawing graphs, mean, median, mode, and range.
Databases & Spreadsheets Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on databases and spreadsheets — records and fields, filtering and sorting data, spreadsheet formulas, charts, and how organisations use data.
Creating Digital Content Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on creating digital content — word processing, digital photography, presentation software, video editing, copyright, and responsible digital creation.
Singing & The Voice Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 music knowledge organiser on singing and the voice — how the voice works, vocal warm-ups, posture and breathing, head and chest voice, rounds and harmonies, and choir singing.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activities Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activities — orienteering, navigation, teamwork challenges, risk assessment, and the broader benefits of outdoor learning and physical challenge.
Health, Fitness & Exercise Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on health and fitness — the components of fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination), how exercise affects the body, and building a healthy lifestyle.
Reading Comprehension Strategies Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on reading comprehension strategies — retrieval, inference, vocabulary, author intent, summarising, and how to answer comprehension questions well.
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE/computing knowledge organiser on media literacy — fake news, advertising techniques, bias in media, how to evaluate sources, and developing critical thinking as a digital citizen.
Democracy & Citizenship Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE/citizenship knowledge organiser on democracy — how democracy works, voting, Parliament, local government, rights and responsibilities, and how children can participate in democratic processes.
Modern Ireland — SESE Social Studies (5th & 6th Class)
A 5th–6th Class SESE resource on modern Ireland — Celtic Tiger, the 2008 crash, mass immigration and emigration, Ireland in the EU, same-sex marriage referendum (2015), and what it means to be Irish today.
Belfast as a Tech Hub — STEM & Careers (NI)
A P5–P7 resource on Belfast's growing technology sector — why global tech companies locate in Belfast, cyber security, fintech, and how STEM skills connect to career opportunities in Northern Ireland.
Nonconformism & Chapel Culture in Wales
A Years 5–6 Humanities resource on Welsh Nonconformism — the Methodist and Baptist revivals, the role of the chapel in Welsh communities, Welsh-language culture, and the Welsh Not (revisited from a religious angle).
Sikhism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Sikhism — the Gurus, the Five Ks, the Gurdwara, Langar, Sewa, Vaisakhi, Guru Granth Sahib, and what it means to be Sikh in Britain today.
Wellbeing in Irish Primary Schools — NCCA Curriculum Guide
A practical guide to the Wellbeing curriculum area in the NCCA Primary Framework — what it covers (PE + SPHE), key principles, Active School Flag, and how wellbeing integrates across all curriculum areas.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — School Subjects & NCCA Areas
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 3rd–6th Class: the names of all school subjects and NCCA curriculum areas in Irish — so teachers and pupils can refer to their subjects in Irish throughout the day.
The Irish Language Revival in Northern Ireland
A P5–P7 resource on the revival of the Irish language in Northern Ireland — the growth of Gaelscoileanna, the political dimension of Irish in NI, the Identity and Language Act 2022, and community Irish language projects.
Fermanagh Lakelands — Geography & Tourism (NI)
A P4–P7 World Around Us resource on County Fermanagh — the lakelands, Lough Erne, Enniskillen, the island monasteries, the Marble Arch Caves, and Fermanagh's tourism-based economy.
Pembrokeshire Coast — Geography & Nature (Wales)
A Years 4–6 Humanities/Geography resource on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park — cliff habitats, beaches, Skomer Island (puffins), the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and the Welsh language in southwest Wales.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Sport & PE
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–6: sports, PE activities, and physical education vocabulary in Welsh — for use in PE lessons and aligned to the Health & Well-being AoLE.
2× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 2× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
3× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 3× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
4× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 4× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
5× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 5× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
6× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 6× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
7× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 7× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
8× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 8× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
9× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 9× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
10× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 10× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
11× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 11× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
12× Times Table Worksheet
Ready-made printable practice for the 12× times table — 36 questions across multiplication, random-order, and related division facts. Print and go.
Mixed Times Tables — Y4 Check Style
25-question mixed multiplication check styled like the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). Six-second-per-question pace builds fluency for the real assessment.
Adjectives Pack — Identify, Choose, Improve
Ready-made adjectives worksheet covering identification, choosing the best adjective, and using adjectives to improve writing. KS1 and lower KS2 friendly.
Adverbs Pack — Identify and Use
Ready-made adverbs worksheet covering manner, time, place and frequency adverbs. KS2 focused.
Nouns & Pronouns Pack
Ready-made nouns and pronouns worksheet — common, proper, abstract nouns plus personal and possessive pronouns. KS1 and KS2.
Verbs & Tenses Pack
Ready-made verbs worksheet covering action verbs, state verbs, and the three main tenses (past, present, future). KS2 focused.
Punctuation Basics Pack (KS1)
KS1 punctuation pack — capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks. Ready-made print-and-go.
Punctuation Practice Pack (KS2)
KS2 punctuation pack — commas in lists, commas after fronted adverbials, apostrophes, speech marks, and brackets. Ready-made for Y3-Y6.
Apostrophes Pack — Contraction & Possession
Focused practice on the two uses of apostrophes — contractions (don't) and possession (Sarah's). Lower KS2 level.
Sentence Types Pack — Simple, Compound, Complex
Sentence-types practice covering simple, compound and complex sentences plus the four sentence purposes (statement, question, command, exclamation). Upper KS2 focused.
SATs Grammar & Punctuation Paper Prep
Comprehensive prep for the KS2 SATs Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) paper. Coverage of every concept tested, plus practice questions and answer keys.
SATs Maths Reasoning Paper Prep
Strategies and practice for the two SATs Maths Reasoning papers — bar models, multi-step problems, time, money, ratio, and the question types that catch most children out.
Starting School — Transition to Reception Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on the transition to school — what research says about this critical moment, how to support children and families, baseline assessment, and building relationships in the first weeks.
Outdoor Learning in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on outdoor learning in EYFS — the statutory requirement, what the outdoor environment should provide, how to plan outdoor provision, and Forest School principles.
Fractions & Decimals Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on fractions, decimals, and percentages — equivalence, converting between forms, ordering, calculating fractions of amounts, and common percentage and fraction benchmarks.
Ratio & Proportion Knowledge Organiser — Year 6
A Year 6 maths knowledge organiser on ratio and proportion — writing ratios, simplifying, unitary method, proportion in recipes and maps, and percentage as proportion.
Artificial Intelligence — What It Is & How It Works — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on AI — what artificial intelligence is, machine learning, how AI systems recognise images and speech, ethical questions, and AI in everyday life.
Introduction to Python Programming — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on Python basics — print, variables, input, if/elif/else, for and while loops, and simple functions.
Typography & Graphic Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art and computing knowledge organiser on typography and graphic design — typefaces (serif/sans-serif), layout principles, colour in design, composition, and how graphic design communicates.
Textile Artists & Craft Traditions Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on textile art — key artists (William Morris, Anni Albers, Yinka Shonibare, Faith Ringgold), craft traditions from around the world, and what connects textile art to culture and identity.
Music Genres & Styles Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on popular music genres — classical, jazz, blues, rock and roll, reggae, hip-hop, electronic music — their origins, characteristics, and key artists.
Sustainability & Materials in DT — Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on sustainability — the lifecycle of products, materials and their environmental impact, reduce/reuse/recycle, biodegradable vs non-biodegradable, and designing for sustainability.
Cooking Science — Why Food Changes When We Cook It — KS2
A KS2 DT/science knowledge organiser on the science of cooking — Maillard reaction, caramelisation, emulsification, why eggs cook, how bread rises, and the basic chemistry that happens in the kitchen.
Swimming & Water Safety Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on swimming — the four competitive strokes, key technique points, water safety, and what to do in an emergency.
Dance in Primary PE Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — elements of dance (action, space, dynamics, relationships), choreographic principles, dance styles, how to teach dance confidently, and cross-curricular links.
German Basics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Introduction
A KS2 introductory German knowledge organiser — greetings, numbers, days of the week, basic phrases, and a brief introduction to German pronunciation. For schools considering German as MFL.
Mandarin Chinese Basics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 MFL
A KS2 MFL introduction to Mandarin Chinese — tones, basic greetings, numbers 1-10, the character system, and why Mandarin is one of the most important languages for 21st-century learners.
Non-Fiction Text Types Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on non-fiction text types — recount, report, explanation, instruction, persuasion, and discussion — their purpose, structure, language features, and how to read and write each.
Spoken Language & Oracy Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on oracy — formal and informal spoken language, Standard English, debate and discussion skills, active listening, drama and roleplay, and why speaking and listening matter.
Healthy Relationships Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on healthy relationships — what makes a good friendship, recognising unhealthy relationships, consent, respect, and when to seek help.
Ireland in Europe — EU and European Studies (5th & 6th Class)
A 5th–6th Class SESE resource on Ireland in the European Union — how the EU works, Ireland's membership since 1973, the Single Market, the Euro, EU citizenship, and Ireland's place in the wider world.
Belfast's Political Murals — Art, History & Identity
A P5–P7 Arts and PDMU resource on Belfast's famous political murals — their history, their significance to both communities, how artists have used them, and how murals are being repurposed for peace.
Welsh Devolution & the Senedd — Knowledge Organiser (Years 5–6)
A Years 5–6 Humanities knowledge organiser on Welsh devolution — the 1997 referendum, the National Assembly (now the Senedd Cymru), what powers Wales has, and why devolution matters for Welsh identity.
Christianity — Beliefs & Practices Deeper Study — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE deeper study of Christianity — the Trinity, salvation and grace, the sacraments, Christian denominations, and how Christian belief shapes daily life for believers today.
World Religious Festivals Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on major religious festivals from six traditions — their meaning, practices, and how to mark them respectfully in the primary classroom.
Theories of Play — EYFS Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on play theories — Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruner, Froebel, Montessori, and forest school. How each theory shapes practice in the EYFS.
The Easter Rising 1916 — Knowledge Organiser (SESE)
A 5th–6th Class SESE knowledge organiser on the Easter Rising — the proclamation, the leaders, the fighting, the executions, and why 1916 was a turning point in Irish history.
The Good Friday Agreement — A Deeper Study (P6–P7)
A P6–P7 deeper knowledge organiser on the Good Friday Agreement (1998) — the key provisions, the people who made it happen, its ongoing legacy, and the institutions it created.
Eryri (Snowdonia) — Geography & Environment (Wales)
A Years 4–6 Humanities/Geography resource on Eryri/Snowdonia National Park — the mountain environment, habitats, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), tourism pressures, and the Welsh language heartland.
Cymraeg Vocabulary Mat — Numbers 1–100 & Ordinal Numbers
A bilingual Welsh/English vocabulary mat for Years 3–6: Welsh numbers 1-100, ordinal numbers (first, second...), and essential number phrases for daily maths in Welsh.
Geometry — Angles Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on angles — types of angle, measuring with a protractor, angles on a straight line and around a point, angles in triangles and polygons.
Number & Place Value Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on number and place value — reading, writing, and ordering numbers to 10 million; negative numbers; rounding; Roman numerals; and the value of each digit.
Abstract Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on abstract art — what abstraction means, key movements (Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Op Art), key artists (Kandinsky, Mondrian, Hepworth, Riley), and how to make abstract art.
Instruments of the Orchestra Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the orchestral instrument families — strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion — with key instruments, how each produces sound, and famous examples.
Musical Structure & Form Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on musical structure — verse and chorus, binary (AB) and ternary (ABA) form, rondo, theme and variations, call and response, and ostinato.
Latin Roots & Etymology Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 languages/English knowledge organiser on Latin roots — the most common Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes that unlock thousands of English words. Essential for vocabulary and spelling.
Greek Roots in English Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 languages/English knowledge organiser on Greek roots in English — particularly in science, maths, and medical vocabulary. Understanding Greek roots unlocks specialist language.
Poetry Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on poetry — poetic forms (haiku, sonnet, limerick, ballad, free verse), language devices (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia), and how to read and write poetry.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement — PSHE Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on grief and loss — the range of losses children experience, how grief feels, the stages of grief, how to support a grieving friend, and when to seek help.
Sleep, Rest & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on sleep — why we need it, what happens during sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation, screen time and sleep, and practical sleep hygiene for children.
Irish Boglands & Climate Science — 5th & 6th Class
An extended 5th–6th Class science/SESE resource on Irish boglands and climate change — carbon storage, carbon release from drained bogs, Bord na Móna's shift to renewables, and why restoring bogs matters for Ireland's climate targets.
Welsh Coal & Slate Industries — A Deeper Study (Years 5–6)
An extended Years 5–6 Humanities study of the Welsh coal and slate industries — how they transformed Wales, the communities they built, working conditions, the labour movement, and deindustrialisation.
Curriculum for Excellence — A Guide for Scottish Primary Teachers
A practical guide to Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence — the four capacities, the eight curriculum areas, Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os), Benchmarks, and how CfE differs from curriculum frameworks elsewhere in the UK.
The Highland Clearances — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Highland Clearances — why they happened, what tenants faced, emigration to North America and Australia, resistance, and the lasting impact on Gaelic Scotland.
Mary Queen of Scots — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on Mary Queen of Scots — her reign in Scotland, the religious conflicts of the Reformation, her marriage to Henry Darnley, her flight to England, and her execution by Elizabeth I.
Scotland's Cities, Regions & Geography — Knowledge Organiser
A P4–P7 Social Studies knowledge organiser on Scotland's physical geography — mountains, rivers, lochs, islands — and human geography — the four main cities, Highland and Lowland distinction, and the Central Belt.
Scottish Gaelic & Scots — Scotland's Languages
A P4–P7 Social Studies and Language resource on Scotland's indigenous languages — Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) and Scots — their history, current status, where they are spoken, and Gaelic Medium Education.
The Scottish Enlightenment & Scottish Scientists
A P5–P7 resource on the Scottish Enlightenment and Scotland's extraordinary scientific tradition — Hume, Smith, Watt, Hutton, Fleming, Logie Baird, and why Scotland punched far above its weight in science and philosophy.
Robert Burns & Hogmanay — Scottish Culture
A P3–P6 resource on Robert Burns — his life, his poetry, Burns Night traditions — and Hogmanay (Scottish New Year), its traditions (first footing, Auld Lang Syne), and their place in Scottish identity.
The Acts of Union 1707 — Scotland & England
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Acts of Union 1707 — why Scotland joined with England and Wales, the Darien Scheme disaster, what the Union meant, and the ongoing debate about Scottish independence.
Literacy & Numeracy Across Learning — CfE Scotland
A guide to Scotland's cross-curricular literacy and numeracy requirements — how CfE embeds literacy and numeracy in every subject, the role of all teachers, and what this means in practice for primary teachers.
Scottish Gaelic Vocabulary Mat — Basics
A bilingual Scottish Gaelic/English vocabulary mat — greetings, numbers 1-10, colours, and classroom phrases for use in Scottish classrooms, Gaelic Medium Education, and general cultural awareness.
Scottish Wildlife — Red Squirrels, Pine Martens & Reintroduction
A P4–P7 science resource on Scotland's iconic wildlife and conservation — red squirrels, pine martens, red kites, osprey, and beaver reintroduction. What conservation success looks like.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh — Scotland's Greatest Designer
A P4–P7 art and design resource on Charles Rennie Mackintosh — his distinctive style, the Glasgow School, his architecture (Glasgow School of Art, Hill House), his graphic design, and how to create Mackintosh-inspired art.
The Battle of Bannockburn 1314 — Knowledge Organiser (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Battle of Bannockburn — Robert the Bruce, the Wars of Scottish Independence, why Edward II invaded, the battle itself, and its significance for Scottish national identity.
Ireland's Provinces & Counties — SESE Geography
A 3rd–6th Class SESE Geography resource on Ireland's four provinces and 32 counties — their names in Irish, capital towns, distinctive features, and how to locate them on a map.
Ulster-Scots Culture & Heritage — P4/P7
A P4-P7 knowledge organiser on Ulster-Scots culture — who Ulster-Scots are, the plantation origins, the Ulster-Scots language, music and dance traditions, and their influence in North America.
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi — St David's Day Classroom Pack
A classroom pack for St David's Day (1 March) — who St David was, the daffodil and leek symbols, classroom activities, Welsh songs, and how to mark the day meaningfully across different year groups.
Statistics & Graphs Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on statistics — bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, pictograms, frequency tables, and how to read, draw, and interpret different graph types.
Problem Solving & Mathematical Reasoning Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on mathematical problem solving — Pólya's four steps, strategies (work backwards, draw a diagram, find a pattern, trial and improve), and reasoning skills.
Evolution & Inheritance Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Science
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on evolution and inheritance — natural selection, adaptation, Darwin, fossils as evidence, variation, and how species change over generations.
Earth & Space Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on Earth and Space — the solar system, planets, the Moon and its phases, day and night, the seasons, and famous astronauts and astronomers.
Online Privacy & Digital Footprint Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing and PSHE knowledge organiser on online privacy — personal data, cookies, privacy settings, terms and conditions, how companies use data, and practical privacy habits.
Physical Computing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on physical computing — microcontrollers (BBC micro:bit, Raspberry Pi), sensors and actuators, inputs and outputs, and programming physical devices.
Landscape Art & Perspective Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on landscape art — horizon line, one-point and two-point perspective, atmospheric perspective, foreground/midground/background, and key landscape artists.
Music Technology Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on music technology — recording, mixing, digital audio workstations (DAW), effects (reverb, delay, EQ), MIDI, and free music technology tools for schools.
History of Western Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the history of Western music — Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th century, and contemporary. Key composers and characteristics of each period.
Pneumatics & Hydraulics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on pneumatics (compressed air) and hydraulics (compressed liquid) — how they work, real-world examples, and how to build simple pneumatic mechanisms.
Computer Control & Automation Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on computer control and automation — sensors, actuators, flowcharts, feedback loops, and real-world examples from traffic lights to smart homes.
Yoga & Mindful Movement Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on yoga and mindful movement — key poses, breathing techniques, benefits for concentration and wellbeing, and how to run a yoga session in school.
Italian Basics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 MFL
A KS2 MFL introduction to Italian — greetings, numbers, basic phrases, and pronunciation. Italian is highly phonetic and shares many words with English via Latin — an accessible entry into Romance languages.
Language Learning Strategies Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 MFL knowledge organiser on how to learn a language — memory strategies, spaced repetition, cognate recognition, language detective skills, and developing a growth mindset toward language learning.
Writing Genres Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser covering all main writing genres — narrative, recount, explanation, instruction, persuasion, discussion, and report — their features, structure, and how to plan each.
Spelling Patterns & Rules Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on spelling rules and patterns — prefixes, suffixes, silent letters, homophones, common rules (adding -ing, doubling, dropping e), and the most frequently misspelled words.
Self-Regulation Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2 PSHE
A KS1/KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on self-regulation — what it is, the zone of regulation model, co-regulation, strategies for calming, and how the brain's stress response affects behaviour.
Empathy & Perspective-Taking Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on empathy and perspective-taking — what empathy is, the difference between cognitive and affective empathy, theory of mind, and how to develop empathy in the classroom.
Continuous Provision in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on continuous provision — what it is, how to set up learning areas, adult roles in provision, how to plan for it, and how it links to all seven areas of the EYFS.
Safeguarding in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on safeguarding in the EYFS — the four categories of abuse, signs to watch for, the duty to report, Prevent duty, FGM, and what to do when a child discloses.
Scotland's Munros & Outdoor Education
A P4–P7 Social Studies and PE resource on Scotland's Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet), the outdoor education tradition, John Muir, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and how Scottish geography supports outdoor learning.
The Stone of Destiny — Scotland's Most Famous Object
A P4–P7 history resource on the Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone) — its role in Scottish coronations, its theft by Edward I, its theft back by Scottish students in 1950, and its return in 1996.
Buddhism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Buddhism — the Buddha's life, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Nirvana, meditation, the Sangha, key festivals, and Buddhism in Britain today.
Creation Stories Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on creation stories from different traditions — Christian/Jewish (Genesis), Islamic, Hindu (Brahma), Aboriginal Australian, Norse (Ymir), and what creation stories tell us about beliefs.
Robert Burns — Life, Poetry & Legacy (Deeper Study)
A P5–P7 deeper study of Robert Burns — his working-class origins, his radical politics, his love poetry, his championing of the Scots language, and why his legacy spans the globe.
The Covenanters — Scotland's Religious Martyrs
A P5–P7 resource on the Covenanters — Scottish Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant (1638) to defend Presbyterianism against King Charles I, their persecution, and the Killing Time (1680s).
Scottish Gaelic Vocabulary Mat — Numbers, Colours & Classroom
An intermediate Scottish Gaelic vocabulary mat — numbers 1–20, colours, days of the week, and classroom phrases. For Gaelic Medium Education and cross-curricular Gaelic use in Scottish classrooms.
Scotland's Coastline & Islands — Geography Resource
A P4–P7 geography resource on Scotland's extraordinary coastline and island groups — Orkney, Shetland, the Hebrides, geology, culture, and why Scotland's islands are so important ecologically and culturally.
The Scottish Parliament & Devolution — Citizenship Resource (P6–P7)
A P6–P7 Social Studies and citizenship resource on the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood — how it works, what it can and cannot do, MSPs, voting, and Scotland's place in the UK.
EU Citizenship & Rights — SESE (5th & 6th Class)
A 5th–6th Class SESE resource on EU citizenship — what it means to be an EU citizen, free movement rights, voting in EU elections, EU institutions from a citizen's perspective, and how EU law affects daily life in Ireland.
Brian Boru, the Vikings & the Battle of Clontarf
A P4–P7 World Around Us resource on the Vikings in Ireland, Brian Boru's rise to become High King, the Battle of Clontarf (1014), and the legacy of Viking settlement in Irish towns.
Dylan Thomas — Wales's Greatest Poet
A Years 5–6 Humanities resource on Dylan Thomas — his Swansea childhood, his poetry, Under Milk Wood, and how he became an icon of Welsh literary identity.
The British Empire — Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 history knowledge organiser on the British Empire — its scale, how it was established, key colonies, the transatlantic slave trade, independence movements, and the legacy of empire in Britain today.
World War One Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 history knowledge organiser on the First World War — causes (MAIN), key events (trenches, Somme, Gallipoli), life in the trenches, the home front, and the war's impact on Britain and the world.
Multiplication & Division Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on multiplication and division — methods (grid, column, chunking, bus stop), inverse relationship, factors, multiples, primes, square and cube numbers.
Addition & Subtraction Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on addition and subtraction — mental strategies, column methods, number bonds, inverse relationship, estimation, and common errors.
Materials & Their Properties Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on materials — properties (hardness, flexibility, transparency), natural vs synthetic, solids/liquids/gases, reversible vs irreversible changes, and separating mixtures.
App Design & User Experience Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on app design and UX — user interface (UI), user experience (UX), wireframes, usability, accessibility, and the design thinking process.
Search & Information Evaluation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on how search engines work, how to search effectively, evaluating sources, and why search results vary between different users.
British Artists Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on key British artists — Turner, Constable, Hepworth, Lowry, Riley, Hockney, Banksy — their styles, techniques, and contribution to British art.
Cave Art & Ancient Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art and history knowledge organiser on prehistoric and ancient art — cave paintings (Lascaux, Altamira), Egyptian art, Greek pottery, Roman mosaics, and what art tells us about ancient societies.
Harmony & Chords Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on harmony and chords — what chords are, major vs minor, chord progressions, the pentatonic scale, accompaniment, and how harmony creates mood.
The Musical Elements Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the musical elements — pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, and structure — and how they are used to create musical effects.
Food & Nutrition Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on food and nutrition — the Eatwell Guide, macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), micronutrients, food labelling, food processing, and planning a healthy meal.
Swimming Strokes Technique Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A detailed KS1/KS2 PE knowledge organiser on the technique for each of the four main swimming strokes, with key teaching points and common errors to address.
Competitive Games & Sportsmanship Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on competitive games — rules and officiating, tactics and strategy, sportsmanship and fair play, the nature of competition, and how to win and lose well.
French — Food & Shopping Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on food and shopping — fruit, vegetables, drinks, ordering in a café or shop, quantities, and prices. Linked to the food topic in most primary MFL schemes.
Spanish — Family & Descriptions Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 Spanish vocabulary knowledge organiser on family and descriptions — family members, adjectives to describe people (appearance and personality), and basic sentences about family.
Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on Tier 2 academic vocabulary — the most important words across all subjects. Verbs (analyse, evaluate, justify), nouns (evidence, consequence, perspective), and language for writing.
Reading Fluency Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 English knowledge organiser on reading fluency — what it is, how it develops, reading rate, prosody (reading with expression), and how fluency relates to comprehension.
Mindfulness in Schools Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mindfulness — what it is, the evidence for its impact on children's wellbeing, age-appropriate practices, and the .b and Paws.b curricula.
Children's Rights & the UNCRC Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE/Citizenship knowledge organiser on children's rights — the UNCRC, key articles, rights holders vs duty bearers, what rights look like in practice, and how children can advocate for rights.
Attachment Theory & EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on attachment theory — Bowlby and Ainsworth, secure and insecure attachment, the key person approach, and what attachment means for EYFS practice.
Mark Making & Emergent Writing in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on mark making and emergent writing — the developmental stages from random marks to phonetic spelling, how to support progression, and what EYFS writing should look like.
William Wallace — Scotland's Hero (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on William Wallace — what we actually know about him, the Battle of Stirling Bridge, his capture and execution, and how his legend grew into a symbol of Scottish independence.
Outdoor Play & Forest School — Scotland's Approach to Health
A P3–P6 Health & Wellbeing resource on outdoor play, Forest School, and Scotland's commitment to outdoor learning — benefits for health, wellbeing, and development.
Gaeilge Vocabulary Mat — Sports & GAA
A bilingual Irish/English vocabulary mat for 3rd–6th Class: sports vocabulary in Irish — Gaelic games (peil, iománaíocht, camógaíocht), other sports, and Irish language phrases for PE and sport.
Narnia Inspired Art — CS Lewis & Belfast
A P3–P6 cross-curricular art and literacy resource using The Chronicles of Narnia — inspired by CS Lewis's Belfast origins. Creating maps, creature designs, illuminated letters, and settings.
Islam — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islamic belief and practice — the Five Pillars, the Shahada, prayer (Salah), fasting (Sawm), Zakah, the Hajj, the mosque, Ramadan, and what it means to be Muslim in Britain today.
Judaism — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Jewish belief and practice — the Torah, Shabbat, the synagogue, key festivals (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah), and what it means to be Jewish today.
Living Things & Habitats Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on living things and habitats — classification, food chains and food webs, ecosystems, the impact of environmental change, and threatened habitats.
Plants & Growth Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Science
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on plants — structure and function of roots, stem, leaves, and flowers; photosynthesis; reproduction; seed dispersal; and what plants need to grow.
Spreadsheets Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Computing
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on spreadsheets — cells, rows and columns, formulae, functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN), charts, and how spreadsheets are used in the real world.
Highland Games — Scottish Culture & Tradition
A P3–P6 Social Studies resource on Highland Games — their origins, the traditional events (caber toss, hammer throw, tug of war), kilts and tartans, their revival in the 19th century, and Highland Games around the world.
North Sea Oil — Scotland's Modern History
A P5–P7 Social Studies resource on North Sea oil — its discovery in the 1960s, how it transformed Aberdeen and the Scottish economy, the political implications for Scottish independence, and what happens when the oil runs out.
Scots Language & Poetry in the Classroom
A P3–P7 Language resource on using Scots language and poetry in the classroom — key Scots vocabulary, poems by Robert Burns and Hugh MacDiarmid, how to read Scots aloud, and links to CfE literacy.
Scottish Farming & Agriculture — Geography (P4–P7)
A P4–P7 Social Studies and Geography resource on Scottish agriculture — the farming regions, Highland vs Lowland farming, crofting, key products (whisky, salmon, beef), and climate challenges.
Print Making Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on print making — relief, intaglio, screen, and monoprint techniques; key artists (Warhol, Hirst, Hokusai); vocabulary; and how to plan and evaluate a print project.
Observational Drawing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on observational drawing — line quality, tone and shading, negative space, proportion, composition, and how to look before drawing.
Performing Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on musical performance — rehearsal skills, ensemble playing, following a conductor, reading notation basics, stage presence, and how to prepare for a performance.
Textiles in DT Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on textiles — fibres and fabrics (natural vs synthetic), joining methods (stitches, bonding), decorating techniques, pattern templates, and planning a textiles product.
Mechanisms & Gears Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on mechanisms — levers, pulleys, gears, cams, cranks, and how mechanical systems transmit and transform movement. Real-world examples throughout.
Athletics — Track Events Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on track athletics — sprinting, middle distance, relay, hurdles, technique points for each, and how to coach running events at primary level.
French — School & Classroom Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on school and classroom language — subjects, classroom objects, school routine phrases, opinions, and school-related adjectives.
Spanish — School & Daily Routine Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 Spanish vocabulary knowledge organiser on school life — subjects, classroom objects, daily routine, opinions with reasons, and time expressions.
Advanced Grammar Knowledge Organiser — KS2 (Y5-Y6)
A Y5-Y6 English knowledge organiser on advanced grammar — subjunctive, passive voice, modal verbs, relative clauses, fronted adverbials, and how to use grammatical knowledge to improve writing.
Comprehension Skills Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on reading comprehension — retrieval, inference, word meaning, summarising, authorial intent, comparing texts, and how to answer each type of exam question.
Money & Financial Capability Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on money and financial capability — earning, spending, saving, budgeting, credit, advertising, and the basics of making good financial decisions.
PSED in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on PSED (Personal, Social and Emotional Development) in EYFS — the three ELGs, self-regulation, managing self, and building relationships. What PSED looks like in practice.
Big Questions in RE Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the 'big questions' approach — what RE big questions are, how different religions approach them, and how to structure philosophical discussion in primary RE.
Places of Worship Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on places of worship across six traditions — church, mosque, synagogue, gurdwara, mandir, and Buddhist temple. Features, purposes, and how to prepare for a visit.
Trade, Globalisation & Supply Chains Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on trade and globalisation — imports and exports, supply chains, fair trade, interdependence, and how global trade affects local communities.
Migration & Population Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on migration and population — push and pull factors, refugees and asylum seekers, population distribution, urbanisation, and why people move.
Robert the Bruce — King of Scots (Deeper Study)
A P5–P7 deeper study of Robert the Bruce — his complicated path to becoming king, the guerrilla campaign, Bannockburn, the Declaration of Arbroath, and his legacy for Scottish national identity.
The Scottish Reformation — John Knox & the Kirk (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on the Scottish Reformation — why it happened, who John Knox was, the break with Rome, the establishment of the Church of Scotland, and why it shaped Scotland so differently from England.
Scotland's Renewable Energy Revolution
A P5–P7 Science and Geography resource on Scotland's extraordinary renewable energy sector — wind (onshore and offshore), hydro, tidal, the transition from fossil fuels, and Scotland's net zero ambitions.
The Great Glen & Scotland's Geology — P4–P7
A P4–P7 Science and Geography resource on Scotland's remarkable geology — the Great Glen fault, the Caledonian mountain range, the Highland Boundary Fault, and how geological history shaped the Scottish landscape.
Celtic Mythology & Irish Legends — 3rd-6th Class
A 3rd-6th Class SESE resource on Irish/Celtic mythology — the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Ulster Cycle (Cú Chulainn), the Fenian Cycle (Fionn mac Cumhaill), and how myths connected to the Irish landscape.
The Partition of Ireland 1921 — P6–P7
A P6–P7 deeper knowledge organiser on the partition of Ireland — the Government of Ireland Act 1920, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, why partition happened, the border, and its long legacy.
Coordinates & Graphs Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on coordinates and graphs — four quadrants, plotting points, straight-line graphs, reflections and translations, and reading coordinates from graphs.
Perimeter, Area & Volume Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on perimeter, area, and volume — formulae for rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms; volume of cuboids; and common errors children make.
Human Body & Health Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on the human body — the major organ systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory), how they work, and what we need for a healthy body.
States of Matter & Changes of State Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on states of matter — properties of solids, liquids, and gases; particle theory; changes of state (melting, boiling, condensing, freezing, evaporating, sublimating); and the water cycle.
Databases & Information Management Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on databases — what they are, records and fields, searching and sorting, flat-file vs relational databases, and how databases are used in everyday life.
Street Art & Urban Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on street art — its history, key artists (Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring), graffiti writing vs street art, public art debates, and how street art has entered galleries.
Product Design & Designers Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art and DT knowledge organiser on product design — form and function, ergonomics, key designers (Jonathan Ive, Dieter Rams, Coco Chanel, James Dyson), and the design principles that shape everyday objects.
Rhythm, Beat & Metre Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 music knowledge organiser on rhythm and beat — the difference between pulse and rhythm, metre (duple, triple, compound), syncopation, polyrhythm, and how to clap and notate rhythms.
Packaging & Graphic Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on packaging and graphic design — 2D nets, labelling requirements, typography, colour and branding, and how packaging communicates.
Nutrition for Sport & Activity Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE and health knowledge organiser on nutrition for active children — the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in exercise; hydration; eating before and after sport; and recognising healthy food choices.
French — Environment & Climate Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on the environment and climate — environmental problems, eco-actions, opinions about the environment, and the language of persuasion in French.
Spanish — Environment & Community Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 Spanish vocabulary knowledge organiser on the environment and community — environmental vocabulary, community actions, giving opinions, and connectives for extended writing.
KS1 Grammar Knowledge Organiser — Y1/Y2
A KS1 English knowledge organiser on grammar — capital letters and full stops, nouns and verbs, adjectives, joining words (and, but, because), question marks, exclamation marks, and apostrophes for contraction.
Punctuation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on all punctuation — commas, speech marks, colons and semicolons, parentheses (brackets, dashes, commas), hyphens, apostrophes for possession, and ellipsis.
Community & Citizenship Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on community and citizenship — what a community is, rights and responsibilities, democracy, local government, volunteering, and how children can make a difference.
Diversity & Inclusion Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on diversity and inclusion — protected characteristics, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, allyship, and how to create an inclusive environment.
Mathematics in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS Mathematics — Number, and Numerical Patterns ELGs, early number development, the role of subitising, and how to develop mathematical thinking through play.
Glasgow — Scotland's Largest City (History & Geography)
A P4–P7 resource on Glasgow — its industrial history, the shipbuilding era, the legacy of empire, the Gorbals, cultural revival, Glasgow's east end regeneration, and why it is the most complex and fascinating city in Scotland.
Highland Games Activities for PE — Classroom Resource
A P3–P6 PE resource inspired by the Highland Games — adaptations of caber toss, hammer throw, tug of war, hill racing, and shot put for primary schools, with skill teaching points and competitive formats.
Hinduism — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman and the deities, dharma and karma, sacred texts (Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita), key festivals (Diwali, Holi, Navaratri), the mandir, and what it means to be Hindu in Britain.
Rivers & the Water Cycle Knowledge Organiser — Year 5/6
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on rivers — the water cycle, river features (source, mouth, meander, tributary), erosion, the longest rivers of the world, and how rivers shape human settlement.
Mountains & Their Formation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on mountains — how they form (fold, fault-block, dome, volcanic), key mountain ranges, life at altitude, weather and climate effects, and the world's highest peaks.
Easter Rising 1916 — Northern Ireland (P6–P7)
A P6–P7 knowledge organiser on the Easter Rising of 1916 — the rebellion in Dublin, the leaders (Pearse, Connolly), the response from Britain, and the long impact on the path to Irish independence and partition.
Strangford Lough — P4/P6 Geography
A P4-P6 geography resource on Strangford Lough — Northern Ireland's largest sea inlet, a RAMSAR international wetland, its wildlife, and the communities around it.
Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland — Tourism & Filming
A P4–P7 Geography and Industry resource on the Game of Thrones filming locations across Northern Ireland — the Dark Hedges, Castle Ward, Cushendun caves, Tollymore Forest — and the economic impact of film tourism.
CS Lewis & Narnia — Creative Writing from Belfast
A P4–P7 Literacy and Local History resource on CS Lewis — his childhood in Belfast, the inspirations for Narnia in the Northern Irish landscape, and creative writing prompts based on his work.
Time & Clocks Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2
A KS1/KS2 maths knowledge organiser on time — analogue and digital clocks, 12 and 24-hour time, units of time, calendar maths, duration, and reading timetables.
Money & Financial Maths Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on money — pounds and pence conversion, calculating change, percentages of amounts, discount and VAT, budgeting calculations, and exchange rates.
Forces & Motion Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 science knowledge organiser on forces and motion — push, pull, gravity, friction, air resistance, water resistance, magnetic force, balanced and unbalanced forces, and Newton's three laws (simplified).
Computer Hardware Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on computer hardware — CPU, RAM, storage, input/output devices, motherboard, GPU, and how the components work together. With everyday examples.
Debugging & Computational Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on debugging and computational thinking — what bugs are, why they happen, debugging strategies, decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design.
Portraits — Knowledge Organiser KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on portrait painting — proportions of the face, self-portraits, famous portraitists (Holbein, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, Lucian Freud), and how to plan a portrait project.
Landscape Painting Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on landscape painting — composition, perspective, foreground/middleground/background, atmosphere, key landscape painters (Turner, Constable, Friedrich, Hokusai), and the different traditions of landscape art.
Periods of Musical History Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the periods of Western classical music — Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, and Modern. Key features and composers of each period.
Cooking & Baking in DT Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on cooking and baking — basic techniques (mixing, kneading, rubbing in), key terms, food hygiene, equipment, and how recipes are designed.
Net Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on net and wall games — tennis, badminton, table tennis, volleyball. Basic technique, court positioning, simplified rules, and progression from individual skills to small-sided games.
French — Hobbies & Free Time Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on hobbies and free time — sports, music, screen time, going out, expressing opinions, and the verb 'jouer' (to play).
Poetry — Features & Forms Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on poetry — key features (rhyme, rhythm, imagery, metaphor, simile, alliteration), poetic forms (haiku, limerick, sonnet, free verse), and how to read and analyse a poem.
Myths, Legends & Traditional Tales Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on myths and legends — definitions, features of traditional tales, key world myths (Greek, Norse, African, Aboriginal Dreamtime), and how myths transmit cultural values.
Conflict Resolution Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on conflict resolution — why conflict happens, the difference between conflict and bullying, resolution strategies, and how to be a peacemaker.
Resilience, Grit & Growth Mindset Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on resilience, grit, and growth mindset — what they are, the research (Dweck, Duckworth), how challenges build resilience, and how to develop these qualities at primary age.
Buddhism — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Buddhism — the Buddha's story, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Three Jewels, meditation, and Buddhism's spread across the world.
Coastal Features Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on coastlines — erosion features (cliffs, arches, stacks), deposition features (beaches, spits, bars), longshore drift, sea defences, and famous UK coastlines.
Humanism & Non-Religious Worldviews Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Humanism and other non-religious worldviews — what Humanists believe, where they find meaning and morality, key Humanist figures, and how non-religious people approach the big questions.
UK Countries, Capitals & Cities Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 geography knowledge organiser on the United Kingdom — the four countries, their capitals, major cities, key rivers, the Union flag, and how the UK differs from Great Britain.
Derry / Londonderry — A City's Story (P5–P7)
A P5–P7 knowledge organiser on Derry / Londonderry — its ancient origins, the Plantation and walling of the city, the Siege of 1689, the Bloody Sunday tragedy, and its modern revival as City of Culture 2013.
PDMU — Mutual Understanding in the Local & Wider Community
A P3–P6 PDMU knowledge organiser on Mutual Understanding — a core strand of the NI Curriculum. Cultural and religious diversity in NI, building shared understanding, and respecting difference.
The Troubles — An Overview for P6/P7
A P6/P7 knowledge organiser providing a child-appropriate, balanced overview of the Troubles — when, what, who, why — building toward understanding the Good Friday Agreement and modern Northern Ireland.
Belfast — Capital of Northern Ireland
A P4–P7 Geography resource on Belfast — its history as a shipbuilding and linen city, the city's geography, the murals and political wall art, Belfast cultural revival, and major attractions.
Religious Traditions in Northern Ireland — P4–P6
A P4–P6 RE knowledge organiser on the religious traditions of Northern Ireland — Catholic and Protestant traditions, what they share, what is different, and the growing religious diversity of NI.
St David — Wales's Patron Saint
A Years 3–6 knowledge organiser on St David — his life as a Welsh monk in the 6th century, the founding of St Davids, his teachings, St David's Day traditions, and his legacy as Wales's patron saint.
Prince of Wales — A Title's History
A Years 5-6 Humanities knowledge organiser on the title 'Prince of Wales' — its Welsh medieval origins, the conquest by Edward I, the modern royal use of the title, and the controversy around the title in Welsh political history.
The Great Hunger — An Gorta Mór (3rd–6th Class)
A 3rd–6th Class SESE History resource on the Great Hunger (1845-1852) — the potato blight, mass starvation, eviction, emigration, the role of British policy, and the lasting impact on Irish history and identity.
Mary Queen of Scots — A Tragic Reign (Deeper P5–P7)
A deeper P5–P7 knowledge organiser on Mary Queen of Scots — born to a throne, raised in France, return to a divided Scotland, troubled marriages, abdication, exile in England, and her execution by her cousin Elizabeth I.
KS2 SATs Maths Arithmetic Revision Pack — Year 6
A comprehensive Year 6 revision pack for the KS2 SATs Maths Arithmetic Paper (Paper 1) — every question type covered with practice questions and worked examples. Free download.
KS2 SATs Maths Reasoning Revision Pack — Year 6
A Year 6 revision pack for the KS2 SATs Maths Reasoning papers (Papers 2 and 3) — word problems, multi-step questions, fractions in context, geometry, and statistics. Free download.
KS2 SATs Reading Comprehension Revision Pack — Year 6
A Year 6 revision pack for the KS2 SATs Reading paper — question types (retrieval, inference, vocabulary, prediction, summarising), text types, and time management. Free download.
KS2 SATs SPaG Revision Pack — Year 6
A Year 6 revision pack for the KS2 SATs Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling papers — every grammar concept, the spelling paper format, and exam strategies. Free download.
Introduction to Algebra — Year 6 Knowledge Organiser
A Year 6 maths knowledge organiser on algebra — using letters to represent unknowns, substitution, simple equations, and sequences and nth term.
Fractions Knowledge Organiser — Year 3
A Year 3 maths knowledge organiser on fractions — non-unit fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions with the same denominator, and finding fractions of amounts.
Decimals Knowledge Organiser — Year 5
A Year 5 maths knowledge organiser on decimals — place value to thousandths, comparing decimals, rounding, decimal-fraction equivalence, and four operations with decimals.
SPaG Knowledge Organiser — Year 6 (SATs-Ready)
A Year 6 SPaG knowledge organiser covering all grammar terms tested on the KS2 GPS SATs paper — word classes, sentence types, tenses, punctuation, and the subjunctive mood.
Writing Composition Knowledge Organiser — Year 3/4
A Year 3/4 English knowledge organiser on writing composition — paragraphing, story structure, fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, and proofreading.
Times Tables Mastery Knowledge Organiser — Year 4
A Year 4 maths knowledge organiser focused on the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) — all tables 1-12, patterns and tricks, and the format of the MTC.
Living Things & Classification Knowledge Organiser — Year 6
A Year 6 science knowledge organiser on living things and classification — Carl Linnaeus's system, the five kingdoms, vertebrates and invertebrates, and how scientists classify newly discovered species.
Electricity Knowledge Organiser — Year 6
A Year 6 science knowledge organiser on electricity — circuits, conductors and insulators, the brightness of bulbs, the voltage of cells, and how the National Grid works.
Place Value Knowledge Organiser — Year 3
A Year 3 maths knowledge organiser on place value — 3-digit numbers, hundreds/tens/ones, comparing and ordering, rounding to the nearest 10 and 100, and partitioning.
Handwriting Knowledge Organiser — Year 3
A Year 3 English knowledge organiser on handwriting — joined writing introduction, letter formation families, posture and pencil grip, and how to develop fluent legibility.
Rocks & Soils Knowledge Organiser — Year 3
A Year 3 science knowledge organiser on rocks and soils — three rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), fossils, soil composition, and rock testing investigations.
Non-Fiction Writing Knowledge Organiser — Year 4
A Year 4 English knowledge organiser on non-fiction writing — explanation, instruction, persuasion, report, recount, and discussion text features.
Emotions Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on emotional vocabulary — beyond happy/sad/angry. Building a richer emotional vocabulary helps children identify, express, and regulate feelings.
Internet Safety Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on internet safety — passwords, personal information, online communication, dealing with worrying content, and where to get help.
Percentages Knowledge Organiser — Year 5/6
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on percentages — what they mean, common percentage conversions, calculating percentages of amounts, finding percentage change, and the FDP triangle.
Poetry Features Knowledge Organiser — Year 5
A Year 5 English knowledge organiser on poetic features — metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, rhythm, rhyme schemes, and the difference between free verse and structured poetry.
States of Matter Knowledge Organiser — Year 4
A Year 4 science knowledge organiser on states of matter — solids, liquids, gases, particle arrangement, melting and freezing, evaporation and condensation, and the water cycle.
Athletics — Running & Jumping Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on athletics — sprinting technique, distance running, the standing long jump, sargent jump, and athletics safety. With key teaching points.
Printmaking Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on printmaking — relief, intaglio, mono-printing, screen printing, and primary-friendly techniques (potato printing, polystyrene printing, repeating patterns).
Area & Perimeter Knowledge Organiser — Year 4
A Year 4 maths knowledge organiser on area and perimeter — key formulae, calculating the perimeter of regular and irregular shapes, area by counting squares, and the relationship between area and perimeter.
Sound Knowledge Organiser — Year 4
A Year 4 science knowledge organiser on sound — how sound travels, vibration, pitch and volume, how we hear, ear safety, and investigations with sound.
What Is Mental Health? Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mental health — what it means, the difference between mental health and mental illness, what helps wellbeing, and where to get help.
Algorithms & Sequences Knowledge Organiser — Year 3/4
A Year 3/4 computing knowledge organiser on algorithms and sequences — what they are, everyday examples, writing precise instructions, debugging, and applying to Scratch programming.
Mechanisms — Levers & Linkages Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on mechanisms — types of lever, the principle of moments, linkages (parallel, reverse), and how mechanical systems can be applied in DT projects.
French Food & Drink Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on food and drink — la nourriture et les boissons. Key vocabulary, opinions, ordering in a café, and the verb 'aimer'.
Multiplication Knowledge Organiser — Year 4
A Year 4 maths knowledge organiser on multiplication — the grid method, formal short multiplication, multiplication facts, and applying multiplication to problem-solving.
Punctuation Knowledge Organiser — Year 2
A Year 2 English knowledge organiser on punctuation — capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas in lists, and apostrophes for contractions.
Plants Knowledge Organiser — Year 3
A Year 3 science knowledge organiser on plants — what plants need to grow, the functions of roots/stems/leaves/flowers, pollination, seed dispersal, and a simple plant life cycle.
Climate Zones & Biomes Knowledge Organiser — Year 5/6
A Year 5/6 geography knowledge organiser on climate zones and biomes — tropical, polar, temperate, arid, and Mediterranean zones; world biomes (rainforest, desert, tundra, grassland, deciduous forest).
Religious Symbols Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on religious symbols — the cross, Star of David, Om, crescent moon, khanda, dhamma wheel, and what each symbol means to its faith community.
Invasion Games — Football Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on invasion games, specifically football — passing, dribbling, shooting, positioning, defending, rules, and how tactical principles apply to other invasion games (hockey, basketball, rugby).
The Battle of Bannockburn — P5/P7 Scottish History
A P5-P7 knowledge organiser on the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) — why it happened, how Scotland won, who Robert the Bruce was, and why Bannockburn matters in Scottish national identity.
Scottish Highlands & Lowlands — P4/P7 Geography
A P4-P7 geography knowledge organiser on Scotland's Highland and Lowland regions — physical geography, climate differences, population distribution, industries, and iconic features.
The Welsh Language — P/Y3-6 Curriculum
A Years 3-6 knowledge organiser on the Welsh language — its history, how many people speak it, Welsh Medium education, key Welsh phrases, and why Welsh language matters in Wales.
Coal, Steel & Industry in Wales — Years 5/6 History
A Years 5/6 Welsh history knowledge organiser on the industrial revolution in Wales — the South Wales coalfield, the iron and steel industry, Merthyr Tydfil, the Rhondda Valley, the Valleys communities, and the decline.
Data & Networks Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on data and networks — what data is, how it is stored (binary), how networks work (routers, switches, the internet), and how to stay safe on networks.
Spreadsheets & Data Handling Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on spreadsheets and data handling — cells and formulae, sorting and filtering, creating charts, and using data to answer questions.
Composition Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on composition — what composition is, how to develop a musical idea (a motif), structure in music (binary, ternary, rondo), and how to notate or record compositions.
Instrument Families Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the families of instruments in the orchestra — strings, woodwind, brass, percussion — with key examples, how each works, and famous concertos and pieces that feature them.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT/PSHE
A KS2 knowledge organiser on nutrition and healthy eating — the Eatwell Guide, macronutrients and micronutrients, reading food labels, and how food is grown and processed.
French — School & Family Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on school and family — school subjects, classroom objects, family members, and describing your school and family.
French — Numbers, Time & Date Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French knowledge organiser on numbers up to 100, the days of the week, months, telling the time, and key date phrases.
Mark Making & Early Writing in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS mark making and early writing development — the stages from random marks to phonemic representation, provision for mark making, and links to phonics.
Habitats — The World Around Us (P3-P6)
A P3-P6 The World Around Us resource on habitats — what a habitat is, local NI habitats (hedgerow, woodland, shoreline), animals and plants in each, and why habitats need protecting.
Lough Neagh — Northern Ireland's Great Lake (P3-P6)
A P3-P6 geography resource on Lough Neagh — size and scale, the river systems that feed it, its wildlife, the fishing industry, and the challenges it currently faces.
The Giant's Causeway — Myth & Geology (P3-P6)
A P3-P6 resource on the Giant's Causeway — the geological formation, how the columns formed, the myth of Finn McCool, and its status as a World Heritage Site.
Life After the Good Friday Agreement — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on what Northern Ireland has been like since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement — what changed, what remains difficult, the power-sharing executive, and Northern Ireland today.
Hinduism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman and the deities, the Trimurti, dharma and karma, the cycle of rebirth, sacred texts, temples and puja, and key Hindu festivals.
Pilgrimage — Religious Journey Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on pilgrimage across world religions — Hajj (Islam), the Camino (Christianity), the Ganges (Hinduism), Jerusalem (Judaism/Christianity/Islam), Varanasi, and why pilgrimage matters.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activity Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on outdoor and adventurous activity — orienteering, problem-solving challenges, risk assessment, teamwork, and the principles of OAA in primary PE.
Online Safety & Personal Boundaries Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on online safety and personal boundaries — body autonomy, consent, online communication, sharing personal information, and what to do when something feels wrong.
Coping with Change & Transitions Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on change and transitions — understanding that change is normal, moving year groups and schools, coping strategies, and what makes transitions harder or easier.
The Easter Rising 1916 — 5th/6th Class History
A 5th/6th Class SESE History knowledge organiser on the Easter Rising — what happened in Dublin in 1916, the leaders, the Proclamation of the Republic, and why 1916 is so significant in Irish history.
Physical Geography of Ireland — Rivers & Mountains (3rd-6th Class)
A 3rd-6th Class SESE Geography knowledge organiser on Ireland's physical geography — major rivers (Shannon, Liffey, Boyne), mountain ranges, the midland plains, and key landscape features.
Modern Ireland — Economy & Change (5th/6th Class)
A 5th/6th Class knowledge organiser on modern Ireland — the Celtic Tiger, immigration, emigration, the EU, and how Ireland has changed since independence.
Welsh National Parks & Landscape Knowledge Organiser — Years 3/6
A Years 3/6 Welsh geography knowledge organiser on Wales's three national parks — Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast — and key Welsh landscape features.
Textile Art & Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on textile art and design — weaving, batik, tie-dye, fabric printing, embroidery as art, and famous textile artists.
British & Irish Folk Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on British and Irish folk music — the oral tradition, instruments (fiddle, tin whistle, bodhrán, concertina), key songs and composers, and the folk revival of the 1960s.
Product Analysis & Evaluation Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on product analysis and evaluation — how to analyse an existing product (ACCESS FM), the design cycle, user testing, and how real products are designed.
French — Transport & Travel Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on transport and travel — modes of transport, directions, buying a ticket, and describing journeys.
Spanish — Animals & Environment Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 Spanish vocabulary knowledge organiser on animals and the natural world — domestic pets, wild animals, habitat vocabulary, and environmental language.
Literacy in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS Literacy — the Comprehension and Word Reading ELGs, the reading for pleasure culture, phonics in EYFS, and supporting children before formal reading.
The Scottish Islands — P4/P7 Geography
A P4-P7 knowledge organiser on Scotland's main island groups — the Hebrides (Inner and Outer), Orkney, and Shetland — their geography, culture, and life.
The Jacobites & the Rising of 1745 — P5/P7
A P5-P7 Scottish history knowledge organiser on the Jacobite Risings, Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Battle of Culloden (1746), and the suppression of Highland culture after defeat.
Modern Scotland — Devolution & the Scottish Parliament
A P6/P7 knowledge organiser on modern Scotland — devolution in 1999, the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, what Holyrood controls, and the independence debate.
Citizenship & Democracy Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE/citizenship knowledge organiser on democracy — how the UK government works, voting, rights and responsibilities, and how children can participate in democracy.
E-Safety, Copyright & Responsible Use — KS2 Computing
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on e-safety in breadth — password security, phishing, copyright, Creative Commons, responsible social media use, and digital citizenship.
Architecture & the Built Environment Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art/DT knowledge organiser on architecture — key structural features, famous architects, architectural styles through history, and how to 'read' a building.
Musical Theatre Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Music
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on musical theatre — how it works, famous musicals, composition for stage, and performing in a school production.
Packaging & Mechanisms in DT Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on packaging design and pop-up mechanisms — net designs, structural packaging, cam mechanisms for pop-ups, and designing for sustainable packaging.
French — Seasons, Weather & Celebrations — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on seasons, weather, and celebrations — les saisons, la météo, and key French cultural celebrations.
Partition, Troubles & Peace — Northern Ireland P6/P7
A P6/P7 age-appropriate knowledge organiser on the partition of Ireland, the Troubles, and the peace process — balanced, age-appropriate, focused on understanding.
The Causeway Coast & Glens — P4/P6 Geography
A P4-P6 geography knowledge organiser on the Causeway Coast and Glens of Antrim — AONB landscape, geology, Dark Hedges, Carrickfergus Castle, and the tourism economy.
Irish Traditional Music — Northern Ireland P3/P6
A P3-P6 knowledge organiser on Irish traditional music — the instruments (fiddle, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, tin whistle, button accordion), the session, famous musicians, and how to listen.
Northern Ireland's Environment & Climate — P5/P7
A P5-P7 science/geography resource on NI's climate, environmental challenges, and what NI is doing about climate change — agriculture, renewable energy, and biodiversity.
My Local Area — Northern Ireland P3/P4
A P3/P4 The World Around Us resource for local area study — features of the local area, the difference between human and physical geography, and how places change over time.
The Eisteddfod — Welsh Cultural Tradition (Years 3-6)
A Years 3-6 resource on the Eisteddfod — the tradition of competitive poetry, music, and performance that lies at the heart of Welsh cultural life.
St David — Patron Saint of Wales (Years 3-5)
A Years 3-5 knowledge organiser on St David — his life, his role as patron saint, what 1 March means in Wales, and the symbols of Wales (dragon, daffodil, leek).
The Age of the Welsh Princes — Years 4-6
A Years 4-6 Welsh history knowledge organiser on medieval Wales — the independent Welsh kingdoms, Hywel Dda's laws, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, and Edward I's conquest.
Wales's Natural Resources — Years 4-6 Geography/Science
A Years 4-6 resource on Wales's natural resources — water (water supply to England), slate, forestry, wind energy, and how Wales uses its landscape for sustainable energy.
Buddhism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Buddhism — the life of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, meditation, temples, and key Buddhist festivals.
Islam — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islam — the Five Pillars, the Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, the mosque, key Islamic beliefs, and Ramadan and Eid.
Dance — Composition & Performance Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — motif development, choreographic devices (repetition, canon, mirroring), performing with expression, dance styles, and evaluating dance.
Narrative Writing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on narrative writing — story structure (Freytag's pyramid), narrative hooks, showing not telling, speech and dialogue, and the writer's toolkit for KS2.
Phonics Phases 1 & 2 Knowledge Organiser — EYFS
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS phonics Phases 1 and 2 — environmental sound discrimination, oral blending, the first graphemes, and how to teach Phase 2 letters.
Developing Number Sense in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS number sense — what it is, how it develops, the number path (1-10 deep understanding), subitising activities, and the NCETM Mastering Number programme.
Gaelic Games & Sport in Northern Ireland — P4/P7
A P4-P7 resource on Gaelic games in Northern Ireland — the GAA, Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, and the role of sport in NI culture and community.
The Battle of the Boyne 1690 — P5/P7
A P5-P7 balanced knowledge organiser on the Battle of the Boyne — what happened, why it was fought, its outcome, and its continuing significance in Northern Irish culture.
Belfast — City Study (P4/P6)
A P4-P6 geography resource on Belfast — location, the Lagan river, historical industry (linen/shipbuilding), the Titanic Quarter, modern Belfast, and urban regeneration.
Farming & Agriculture in Northern Ireland — P4/P6
A P4-P6 resource on farming in Northern Ireland — landscape and land use, dairy farming, beef, arable farming, and the challenges and changes in NI agriculture.
Rugby & Welsh National Identity (Years 3-6)
A Years 3-6 resource on the deep connection between rugby union and Welsh identity — how the game became central to Welsh culture, famous matches, and the Millennium Stadium.
Welsh Nonconformism — Chapels & Community (Years 4-6)
A Years 4-6 resource on the role of Welsh Nonconformist religion — the chapel tradition, the 1904 Revival, how chapels shaped Welsh communities, and the chapel's legacy today.
Welsh Rivers & Flooding Knowledge Organiser — Years 4-6
A Years 4-6 resource on Welsh rivers and flooding — the River Severn and Wye, how rivers flood, flood management in Wales, and communities at risk.
Cybersecurity & Encryption Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on cybersecurity — what hackers do, encryption and HTTPS, two-factor authentication, protecting devices, and how the internet stays (mostly) secure.
Photography & Digital Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on photography and digital art — composition in photography (rule of thirds, framing), how cameras work, digital editing, and famous photographers.
Street Art & Graffiti Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on street art — the difference between graffiti and street art, Banksy, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how public art changes urban spaces.
Hip-Hop & Urban Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on hip-hop — its origins in the Bronx, the four elements (MCing, DJing, breakdancing, graffiti), key artists, and its global cultural influence.
Opera & Classical Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on opera and the Western classical tradition — what opera is, the voice types, famous operas, key composers, and how to listen to classical music.
Electronics — Simple Circuits Knowledge Organiser — Year 5/6 DT
A Year 5/6 DT knowledge organiser on electronics — circuit components, schematic symbols, series and parallel circuits, switches, LEDs, and designing for a product.
Materials Selection Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on materials — wood, metal, plastic, fabric, and ceramics — their properties, how to choose the right material, and sustainability of materials.
French — Home & Local Area Vocabulary — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on home and local area — rooms in a house, furniture, describing your home, and local area vocabulary.
Spanish — School & Daily Routine — KS2
A KS2 Spanish vocabulary knowledge organiser on school life and daily routine — school subjects, classroom language, the time, daily activities, and expressing frequency.
Peer Relationships & Friendships Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on peer relationships — what makes a good friend, managing disagreements, recognising unhealthy relationships, peer pressure, and building positive friendships.
Growing Up & Puberty Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2 PSHE
An upper KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on puberty — physical and emotional changes, why puberty happens, how to manage it, and where to get information.
The Flight of the Earls & the Plantation of Ulster — P5/P7
A P5-P7 historical knowledge organiser on the Flight of the Earls (1607) and the Plantation of Ulster — the event that fundamentally shaped Northern Ireland's demography and identity.
How Northern Ireland Is Governed — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on Northern Ireland's governance — the Northern Ireland Assembly, power-sharing Executive, the UK Parliament, and how NI is different from other parts of the UK.
Victorian Belfast — Linen, Shipbuilding & Growth — P5/P6
A P5-P6 resource on Victorian Belfast's industrial revolution — how Belfast grew from a market town to a major industrial city in the 19th century through linen and shipbuilding.
Northern Ireland's Geology — P5/P7
A P5-P7 science/geography resource on Northern Ireland's distinctive geology — the basalt plateau, limestone, the Giant's Causeway formation, and how geology shapes the landscape.
Women's Suffrage in Wales — Years 5/6
A Years 5/6 Welsh history knowledge organiser on the suffrage movement in Wales — Welsh suffragettes, the Pankhursts' visit to Wales, Millicent Fawcett's suffragists, and women's role in Welsh public life.
Agriculture in Wales — Years 4-6 Geography
A Years 4-6 geography knowledge organiser on farming in Wales — Welsh sheep farming, dairy, market gardening in Pembrokeshire, and the challenges facing Welsh farmers.
Welsh Miners & the Labour Movement (Years 5/6)
A Years 5/6 resource on Welsh miners' trade unions, Tonypandy, Aneurin Bevan and the NHS, and the 1984-85 miners' strike.
Roald Dahl & Dylan Thomas — Great Welsh Writers (Years 4-6)
A Years 4-6 resource on Wales's two most famous writers — Roald Dahl and Dylan Thomas — their lives, their major works, and their connection to Wales.
Robert Burns & Scottish Cultural Identity — P4/P7
A P4-P7 resource on Robert Burns — his life, his poetry (Auld Lang Syne, To a Mouse), Burns Night, and how Burns became the symbol of Scottish national identity.
Scottish Gaelic Language & Culture — P4/P7
A P4-P7 resource on Scottish Gaelic — how many people speak it, where, its history and near-decline, the revival efforts (BBC Alba, Gaelic Medium Education), and Gaelic cultural traditions.
The Great Famine 1845-52 — 5th/6th Class
A 5th/6th Class SESE resource on the Great Famine — potato blight, deaths and emigration, British government response, and the Famine's long shadow.
Early Christian Ireland — Monks, Manuscripts & Missionaries (3rd-6th Class)
A 3rd-6th Class SESE History resource on Ireland's Golden Age — St Patrick, the monastic movement, the Book of Kells, and Irish missionaries who brought Christianity and learning to Europe.
Judaism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Judaism — the Torah, Shabbat, the synagogue, Jewish festivals, and core beliefs about God and covenant.
Morality & Ethics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE/PSHE
A KS2 RE/PSHE knowledge organiser on morality and ethics — how people decide what is right and wrong, consequentialism, rules-based ethics, virtue ethics, religious and secular morality.
Fractions — Year 5/6 Knowledge Organiser
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on fractions — equivalent fractions, comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, mixed numbers, and FDP equivalents.
Statistics & Data Knowledge Organiser — Year 4-6
A Year 4-6 maths knowledge organiser on mean, median, mode, range, chart types, discrete and continuous data, and interpreting data.
Personal Best & Target Setting — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on personal best, growth mindset in sport, SMART targets, tracking improvement, and healthy competition.
Introduction to Shakespeare — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 English knowledge organiser on Shakespeare — his life, the Globe Theatre, iambic pentameter, and routes into four plays.
Poetry Appreciation Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on appreciating poetry — form, rhythm, imagery, voice and tone, PEE analysis, and accessing classic and modern poems.
Oracy & Communication in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS Communication, Language and Literacy ELGs, oracy provision, vocabulary development, and supporting EAL children's communication.
Starting School — EYFS Transition Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on children starting school — phased induction, the key person, home visits, parental anxiety, separation strategies, and information gathering.
The Plantation Towns of Ulster — P4/P6
A P4-P6 geography/history resource on the six plantation towns of Ulster — Londonderry/Derry, Coleraine, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Strabane — their layout, walls, and the naming controversy.
The River Lagan — P4/P5
A P4-P5 resource on the River Lagan — source, course, Belfast Lough, historical use, pollution history, and environmental improvement.
Saint Patrick & the Early Church — P3/P5
A P3-P5 resource on Saint Patrick — Slemish, Armagh, Downpatrick, the shamrock, and St Patrick's Day.
Murals & Street Art in NI — P4/P6
A P4-P6 resource on Northern Ireland's distinctive mural tradition — political murals in Belfast and Derry, peace wall art, and public art.
Rural Life in Northern Ireland — P3/P5
A P3-P5 resource on rural life in NI — farm types, the farming year, market towns, rural challenges, and how rural NI compares to Belfast.
The Erne Waterways — P4/P6
A P4-P6 geography resource on the Erne system — Upper and Lower Lough Erne, Marble Arch Caves, the Erne-Shannon waterway, and tourism.
Education & Schools in Northern Ireland — P4/P6
A P4-P6 resource on the NI education system — controlled vs maintained schools, integrated schools, the transfer test, and the CCEA curriculum.
County Armagh — The Orchard County (P3/P5)
A P3-P5 geography resource on County Armagh — apple orchards, drumlin landscape, Armagh city, Navan Fort, and the Armagh Planetarium.
The Valleys — Community & Identity in South Wales (Years 5/6)
A Years 5/6 resource on the South Wales Valleys — the geography, chapel culture, solidarity, Aberfan, and how the Valleys are changing today.
Cardiff — Capital City of Wales (Years 3-6)
A Years 3-6 geography resource on Cardiff — when it became capital, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Bay regeneration, the Senedd, and sport and culture.
Welsh Food & Cuisine (Years 3-6)
A Years 3-6 resource on Welsh food — cawl, Welsh cakes, bara brith, laverbread, Caerphilly cheese, and Welsh lamb and beef.
The Aberfan Disaster 1966 — Years 5/6
A sensitive age-appropriate Years 5/6 resource on the Aberfan disaster — what happened, why, the response, and what Aberfan means in Welsh national memory.
Pembrokeshire — Coast, Farming & Tourism (Years 3-5)
A Years 3-5 geography resource on Pembrokeshire — national park, coastal features, early potato farming, Skomer Island, and tourism.
Welsh Arts, Music & Culture (Years 4-6)
A Years 4-6 resource on contemporary Welsh arts and music — from the Manic Street Preachers to BBC Wales, the Wales Millennium Centre, and Welsh-language contemporary culture.
Renewable Energy in Wales (Years 5/6)
A Years 5/6 resource on Wales's renewable energy — wind, hydroelectric, Dinorwig, Gwynt y Mor, tidal potential, and net-zero targets.
Wales and the World Wars (Years 5/6)
A Years 5/6 resource on Wales's contribution to WWI and WWII — Welsh soldiers, Mametz Wood, Lloyd George, the home front, Hedd Wyn, and Welsh remembrance.
The Celts & Romans in Wales (Years 4-6)
A Years 4-6 history resource on the Celtic tribes of Wales and the Roman occupation — Caratacus, Caerleon, Segontium, and the Roman legacy.
Glasgow & Edinburgh — P4/P7
A P4-P7 geography resource comparing Glasgow and Edinburgh — characters, features, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Central Belt.
North Sea Oil — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on North Sea oil — discovery, extraction, Aberdeen, the political debate over revenues, and the transition to renewables.
The Scots Language — P4/P7
A P4-P7 resource on the Scots language — what it is, where it is spoken, key vocabulary, Burns in Scots, and modern Scots writing.
Scotland's Renewable Energy — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on Scotland's renewable energy — wind, hydro, pumped storage at Cruachan, tidal energy at EMEC, and Scotland's energy targets.
The Vikings in Ireland — 3rd-6th Class
A 3rd-6th Class SESE resource on Viking raids, settlement, founding of Dublin, trade networks, and legacy in Irish place names.
The Normans & Medieval Ireland — 4th-6th Class
A 4th-6th Class SESE resource on the Norman invasion of Ireland — Strongbow, Henry II, the Pale, Norman castles, and the Statutes of Kilkenny.
Physical Geography & Climate of Ireland — 3rd/4th Class
A 3rd-4th Class SESE geography resource on Ireland's physical geography — the saucer shape, mountains, rivers, the Gulf Stream, rainfall, and bogland.
The Irish Diaspora (5th/6th Class)
A 5th/6th Class SESE resource on the Irish diaspora — waves of emigration, Irish communities in America/UK/Australia, and Ireland's relationship with its diaspora today.
Bogs & Peatlands in Ireland — SESE
A SESE resource on Ireland's remarkable peatlands — how bogs form, bog bodies, ecological importance, peat as fuel, and conservation.
The Irish Language — Revival & Survival (4th-6th Class)
A 4th-6th Class SESE resource on the Irish language — its history, the Gaeltacht, compulsory subject, Gaelscoileanna, and the modern revival.
Irish Cities & Urban-Rural Life — 3rd-6th Class
A 3rd-6th Class SESE geography resource on Irish cities — Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford — and the urban-rural balance.
Databases & Information Retrieval — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on databases — tables, fields, records, searching, sorting, filtering, and real-world uses.
Web Design & HTML — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on web design — how websites work, basic HTML, CSS, URLs, and accessibility.
Artist Study — Pablo Picasso — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser for an artist study of Pablo Picasso — his life, Cubism, Guernica, and how to respond to his work.
Artist Study — Frida Kahlo — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser for an artist study of Frida Kahlo — her life, self-portraits, symbolism, and place in 20th-century art.
Music of Africa — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on African musical traditions — polyrhythm, call and response, djembe, mbira, kora, and global influence.
Music of South Asia — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on South Asian musical traditions — raga, tala, sitar, tabla, Bollywood, and bhangra.
Programmable Systems in DT — Y5/Y6
A Year 5/6 DT knowledge organiser on microcontrollers, inputs and outputs, BBC micro:bit, flowcharts, and designing a product with a programmable component.
Textiles & Fashion Design — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on textiles — stitches (running, cross, blanket), fabric types, pattern making, sustainable fashion, and fashion designers.
French — Descriptions & Personality — KS2
A KS2 French vocabulary knowledge organiser on describing people — physical appearance, personality adjectives, adjectival agreement, and writing a description.
Spanish — Food & Shopping — KS2
A KS2 Spanish vocabulary knowledge organiser on food, meals, food preferences, shopping phrases, quantities, and colour adjective agreement.
Managing Difficult Emotions — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on anger, anxiety, sadness, jealousy — what they are, why we have them, and healthy strategies.
Community & Volunteering — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on community — what makes a community, belonging, volunteering, environmental action, and how children can contribute.
Robert Owen & the Cooperative Movement — Years 5/6
A Years 5/6 resource on Welsh social reformer Robert Owen — New Lanark, educational reform, cooperativism, and the Co-op today.
Snowdonia — Eryri National Park (Years 3-6)
A Years 3-6 geography resource on Eryri — the landscape, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the Welsh-speaking community, tourism, and conservation.
The Welsh Language Today — Years 4-6
A Years 4-6 resource on Welsh today — speakers, the Welsh Not, the revival, Welsh-medium education, S4C, and the 2050 target.
The Acts of Union — Wales & England 1536/1543 (Years 5/6)
A Years 5/6 Welsh history resource on the Acts of Union — what changed, what was gained, the language clause, and the long-term tension.
The Irish Revolution 1919-1923 — 5th/6th Class
A 5th/6th Class resource on the War of Independence, the Anglo-Irish Treaty, and the Civil War.
The Gaeltacht & the West of Ireland — 3rd-6th Class
A 3rd-6th Class SESE geography resource on the Gaeltacht areas — Connemara, Donegal, the Aran Islands — and the western landscape and economy.
Ancient Ireland — Celts, Druids & Iron Age Life — 3rd-6th Class
A 3rd-6th Class SESE resource on Iron Age Ireland — Celtic society, druids, the Hill of Tara, Celtic art, and Newgrange.
Ireland's Environment & Climate Change — 4th-6th Class
A 4th-6th Class SESE resource on Ireland's environment — biodiversity, agricultural emissions, rewilding, marine environment, and climate targets.
William Wallace & Scottish Independence — P5/P7
A P5-P7 knowledge organiser on Edward I's invasion, Wallace, Stirling Bridge, and the Declaration of Arbroath.
Robert the Bruce — King of Scots — P5/P7
A P5-P7 knowledge organiser on Robert the Bruce — Comyn killing, crowning at Scone, spider legend, Bannockburn, and the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton.
The Real Macbeth — History Behind the Play — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on the historical King Macbeth — separating the real 11th-century king from Shakespeare's version.
The Scottish Highlands — Landscape & Culture — P4/P7
A P4-P7 geography resource on the Scottish Highlands — geology, Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, Loch Ness, peat moorland, and wildlife.
The Covenanters & Scottish Presbyterianism — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on the Scottish Reformation, the bishops vs Presbyterians struggle, the National Covenant, the Killing Time, and the Glorious Revolution settlement.
The Acts of Union 1707 — P5/P7
A P5-P7 knowledge organiser on the 1707 Acts of Union — the Darien Scheme, why Scotland agreed, what was gained, what Scotland retained, and the ongoing debate.
Traditional Scottish Sports & Games — P3/P6
A P3-P6 resource on Scottish traditional sports — Highland Games, caber toss, curling, shinty, golf, and the Old Firm.
Clans, Tartans & Scottish Identity — P4/P7
A P4-P7 resource on Scottish clans, Glencoe, the destruction of the clan system, tartans as invented tradition, and Walter Scott's influence.
Scottish Rivers & the Central Lowlands — P4/P6
A P4-P6 geography resource on Scotland's major rivers (Tay, Forth, Clyde) and the Central Lowlands.
Scotland's Weather & Climate — P3/P5
A P3-P5 resource on Scotland's distinctive weather — the west-east divide, the haar, wind, snow in the Highlands, and climate change impacts.
The Scottish Diaspora — P5/P7
A P5-P7 resource on Scotland's global diaspora — emigration to Canada, America, Australia, and New Zealand — and famous Scots who changed the world.
Hinduism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman, the Trimurti, karma, dharma, samsara, moksha, puja, Diwali and Holi, and the sacred River Ganges.
Religion & the Natural World Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on how different religious traditions view nature, the environment, stewardship, and environmental ethics — including Christian, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist perspectives.
Death & Afterlife — Religious Beliefs Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on how different religions understand death and what happens after — heaven, rebirth, resurrection, and how these beliefs affect how people live.
Negative Numbers Knowledge Organiser — Year 4-6
A Year 4-6 maths knowledge organiser on negative numbers — what they are, ordering, adding and subtracting, temperature, and real-world uses.
Invasion Games — Tactics & Principles — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on the tactical principles common to all invasion games — creating and using space, defending, transitions, and how to read a game.
Clauses & Sentence Types Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English grammar knowledge organiser on clauses — main and subordinate, relative, co-ordination and subordination, compound and complex sentences, and punctuating them.
Online Safety & Privacy Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on online safety — personal information, privacy settings, cyberbullying, managing screen time, and what to do if something online makes you uncomfortable.
Printing Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on printing — relief printing, screen printing, monoprinting, collagraph, Japanese woodblock printing, and how to create repeating patterns.
Film Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on film music — how composers create mood, leitmotif, underscoring, diegetic and non-diegetic sound, and case studies (John Williams, Ennio Morricone).
Classical Composers Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on great composers — Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky — their lives, key works, and what makes their music distinctive.
French — Time & Daily Routine Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French knowledge organiser on telling the time, days of the week, daily routine vocabulary, and using reflexive verbs.
Spanish — School & Subjects Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on school vocabulary — subjects, opinions, timetable, classroom instructions, and asking and answering questions about school.
Identity & Diversity Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on identity and diversity — what makes us who we are, protected characteristics, stereotypes, discrimination, and celebrating difference.
Resilience & Learning from Failure — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on resilience — what it is, how it is built, the relationship between failure and growth, and specific strategies for bouncing back.
Sikhism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Sikhism — the Gurus, the Guru Granth Sahib, the Gurdwara, langar, the Five Ks, Vaisakhi, and the concept of sewa.
Pilgrimage — Religious Journeys Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on pilgrimage — what pilgrimage means, Hajj (Islam), the Camino (Christianity), Varanasi (Hinduism), and why people go on pilgrimage.
Coordinates, Translation & Reflection — KS2 Maths
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on coordinates — reading and plotting in all four quadrants, translation, reflection, and rotation.
Athletics — Track & Field Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on athletics — sprinting technique, endurance running, jumping events (long jump, high jump), throwing events, and the importance of warm-up.
Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on health and nutrition — the Eatwell Guide, macronutrients, hydration, sleep, physical activity guidelines, and a healthy relationship with food.
Note-Taking & Research Skills Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English/computing knowledge organiser on research and note-taking — how to evaluate sources, take notes, avoid plagiarism, and organise research into writing.
Editing & Proofreading Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on the editing and proofreading process — how to edit for content, clarity, and effect; how to proofread for accuracy; and how to improve a first draft.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development in EYFS
A practitioner knowledge organiser on PSED in EYFS — the three ELGs (Self-Regulation, Managing Self, Building Relationships), attachment, and how to support children's social and emotional development.
Debugging & Testing Code Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on debugging — types of error, systematic debugging strategies, testing, and how professional programmers approach bugs.
Watercolour Techniques Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on watercolour painting — wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, colour mixing, washes, resist techniques, and notable watercolourists.
Art Movements — A Brief History of Western Art — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on Western art movements from the Renaissance to the present — Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Pop Art, and key artists of each.
Jazz & Blues — Origins & Features Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on jazz and blues — their African American origins, musical features (improvisation, blue notes, call and response), key figures, and jazz in the UK.
Electrical Circuits in DT — KS2
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on electrical circuits — series and parallel circuits, components (batteries, bulbs, buzzers, motors, switches), and building working circuits in DT projects.
French — Hobbies & Sport Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 French knowledge organiser on hobbies and sport vocabulary — the verb jouer, faire, frequency adverbs, and expressing what you enjoy and how often.
Spanish — Holidays & Weather Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on holidays and weather vocabulary, describing what you did on holiday (past tense), where you went, and what the weather was like.
Online Wellbeing & Digital Life Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on wellbeing and digital life — social media pressure, comparison culture, managing screen time, seeking help online, and keeping a healthy relationship with technology.
Prayer & Worship Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing prayer and worship across Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism — what each looks like, why people pray, and what the differences tell us.
Religious Celebrations & Festivals Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing major religious festivals across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikhism — what they celebrate, how they are observed, and what they share.
Decimals Knowledge Organiser — Year 5/6
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on decimals — place value of decimals, ordering, adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing by 10/100/1000, rounding, and decimal/fraction/percentage equivalents.
Multiplication & Division — Year 5/6 Knowledge Organiser
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on multiplication and division — long multiplication, short and long division, multiples and factors, prime numbers, and square and cube numbers.
Cricket & Striking/Fielding Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on cricket and striking/fielding games — batting technique, bowling, fielding positions, tactics, and the rules of the game.
Dance & Composition Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on dance — the elements of dance (BEST), choreographic principles, stimulus for dance, styles, and evaluating performance.
Narrative Writing Craft Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on the craft of narrative writing — story structure, characterisation, setting, tension and pace, dialogue, and what separates good writing from great.
Music Composition & Creating Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on composing music — melodic composition, rhythm patterns, ostinato, layering, graphic scores, and how professional composers work.
Materials & Properties Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on materials — wood, metal, plastic, textiles, paper/card — their properties, appropriate uses, sustainability, and how to select materials for a DT project.
French — The Environment Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 French knowledge organiser on the environment — environmental problems, solutions, what we should do, and expressing opinions about environmental issues.
Spanish — Health & the Body Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on the body, health, saying what hurts, healthy lifestyle vocabulary, and giving health advice.
Peer Pressure & Assertiveness Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on peer pressure — what it is, direct and indirect forms, why it works, and assertiveness strategies to resist it.
Mental Health Awareness Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mental health awareness — what mental health is, common mental health conditions, reducing stigma, when to seek help, and how to support others.
Creation Stories & Origins Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing creation stories and views on origins across Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and science — what they share and where they differ.
Religious Leaders & Prophets Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the founders and leaders of world religions — Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha, Guru Nanak, and Abraham — and what their lives teach followers.
Problem-Solving Strategies Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Maths
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on problem-solving strategies — working systematically, drawing diagrams, finding patterns, working backwards, and trial and improvement.
Yoga & Mindful Movement Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on yoga — key poses, breathing, the mind-body connection, mindfulness through movement, and how yoga supports wellbeing.
Vocabulary & Word Study Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on building vocabulary — prefixes, suffixes, root words, etymology, word families, and strategies for working out unfamiliar words.
Assessment & Observation in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on EYFS assessment — formative and summative assessment, observation methods, the EYFS profile, and how to record children's learning.
Cyber Security Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on cyber security — passwords, phishing, malware, HTTPS, two-factor authentication, and how to stay safe online.
Computational Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on computational thinking — decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, and algorithms — with real-world examples from inside and outside computing.
Street Art & Banksy Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on street art — its history, Banksy's techniques and messages, the debate about whether graffiti is art, and how to respond to public art.
Architecture & Built Environment Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on architecture — historical styles (Egyptian, Greek, Gothic, Modern), famous buildings, how architects design, and how to look at buildings.
Rock & Pop — A History Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the history of rock and pop — rock and roll's origins, the Beatles, punk, hip-hop, and music since 2000.
Singing & Performance Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Music
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on singing technique — posture, breath, vocal warm-up, expression, part-singing, and how to perform confidently.
Digital Design Tools Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT/Computing
A KS2 DT/computing knowledge organiser on digital design tools — vector vs raster graphics, CAD basics, image editing, presentation design principles, and how designers use digital tools.
French — Comparing France & the UK Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 French knowledge organiser on comparing France and the UK — geography, culture, school, food, and using comparative language in French.
Spanish — Future Plans & Ambitions Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on expressing future plans — the near future, ambitions, jobs, and saying what you want to be and do when you grow up.
Sacred Texts Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing the sacred texts of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
Rites of Passage Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on rites of passage across religions — birth, coming of age, marriage, and death ceremonies in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikhism.
Reasoning & Problem Solving — Year 5/6 Maths
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on reasoning and problem solving — multi-step problems, choosing operations, checking answers, and problem-solving vocabulary.
Time & Money Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Maths
A KS2 maths knowledge organiser on time and money — reading clocks and timetables, calculating time intervals, money calculations, giving change, and real-world applications.
Sports Leadership Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2 PE
An upper KS2 PE knowledge organiser on sports leadership — the qualities of a good leader, how to lead a warm-up, peer coaching, and officiating.
Growth, Development & Physical Changes — KS2 PE/PSHE
A KS2 PE/PSHE knowledge organiser on physical growth and puberty — what changes to expect, why they happen, and how to look after your changing body.
Playscripts & Drama Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on playscripts — how they differ from prose, stage directions, performance skills, and how to write and read a playscript.
Formal Writing Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 English knowledge organiser on formal writing — formal vs informal register, passive voice, subordination, impersonal language, and formal text types.
The Three Prime Areas of EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on the three Prime Areas of the EYFS — Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
Scratch Animation & Programming Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on Scratch — sprites and backdrops, motion and events, broadcasts, costume animation, and creating an interactive story.
Digital Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on digital art — tools and software, photo editing, digital illustration, animation basics, and how digital art relates to traditional art.
Landscape Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on landscape art — aerial perspective, foreground/middle ground/background, landscape artists (Constable, Turner, Hockney), and how to compose a landscape.
Traditional & Folk Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on traditional and folk music — what makes music 'folk', folk traditions from the UK and beyond, folk instruments, and how folk music evolves.
Nutrition & Cooking Skills Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on cooking skills — knife skills, heat methods, reading recipes, food hygiene, and the progression from Year 1 to Year 6 in cooking.
Making a Simple Garment — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on making a simple textile product — design brief, pattern, cutting, joining techniques, finishing, and evaluation.
French — Reading & Accessing French Literature — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 French knowledge organiser on accessing French texts — reading strategies, common irregular verbs, literary vocabulary, and famous French children's books.
Spanish — Cultural Celebrations & Festivals Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on Spanish-speaking cultural celebrations — La Navidad, La Semana Santa, El Día de los Muertos, El Carnaval, and comparing them with UK traditions.
Financial Literacy Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on financial literacy — needs vs wants, saving, budgeting, income, debt, and making good financial decisions.
Suffering, Evil & Theodicy Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2 RE
An upper KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the problem of evil and suffering — why bad things happen, how different religions respond, and what theodicy means.
Religious Art & Symbolism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on religious art and symbolism — Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jewish visual traditions and what they express.
Percentages — Year 5/6 Knowledge Organiser
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on percentages — finding a percentage of an amount, percentage increase and decrease, percentage change, and real-world applications.
Mental Calculation Strategies — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 maths knowledge organiser on mental calculation strategies — doubling and halving, near doubles, adjusting, partitioning, compensating, and choosing the most efficient method.
Fitness Testing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on fitness testing — the components of fitness, common tests (bleep test, sit-and-reach, grip strength), and how to use results to improve training.
Rounders — Rules, Skills & Tactics Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on rounders — the rules, batting, bowling, fielding positions, scoring, and tactical play.
Gothic & Horror Writing Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 English knowledge organiser on Gothic and horror writing conventions — atmosphere, suspense, characterisation of heroes and villains, Gothic settings, and darkness in literature.
Author Study Knowledge Organiser — KS2 English
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on how to conduct an author study — research, reading multiple texts, identifying style and themes, and responding to an author's work.
Parent Partnership in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on parent partnership in EYFS — why it matters, how to build it, key communications, and supporting parents as their children's first educators.
Planning for Learning in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on planning in EYFS — long-term, medium-term, and short-term planning, planning in the moment, and what good EYFS planning looks like.
Algorithms — Sorting & Searching Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on sorting algorithms (bubble sort, selection sort), searching (linear and binary search), and why efficiency matters.
Computer Hardware Components Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on computer hardware — CPU, RAM, storage (HDD/SSD), input/output devices, and how they all work together.
Photography Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on photography — composition rules, light, perspective, documentary photography, and notable photographers.
Mosaic & Tile Art Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on mosaic and tile art — history, Roman mosaics, Islamic tile patterns, Gaudi, and how to design and create a mosaic.
Orchestral Music & Instruments Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the orchestra — the four families of instruments, the conductor's role, how to listen to orchestral music, and famous orchestral pieces.
Invention & Innovation Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on invention and innovation — the history of key inventions, the difference between invention and innovation, patent systems, and what makes an inventor.
Sustainable Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on sustainable design — the circular economy, lifecycle analysis, eco-design principles, and how designers are addressing environmental challenges.
French — Formal & Extended Writing Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 French knowledge organiser on formal and extended writing — formal letter layout, writing about places and topics, complex sentences, and preparing for secondary school French.
Spanish — Story Narration & Extended Writing — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on telling a story in Spanish — past tense narrative, connectives, descriptive vocabulary, and writing an extended narrative.
Goal Setting & Motivation Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on goal setting — intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, SMART goals, the role of habits, obstacles and how to manage them.
Critical Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE/Philosophy
A KS2 PSHE/Philosophy knowledge organiser on critical thinking — what it is, logical fallacies, evaluating evidence, separating fact from opinion, and philosophical thinking skills.
Descriptive Writing Worksheet — Year 3
A Year 3 descriptive writing worksheet with guided sentence starters, word banks, and a short passage to write describing a magical forest.
Newspaper Report Worksheet — Year 5
A Year 5 English worksheet for writing a newspaper report — structure, headline, byline, quotes, and language features of news journalism.
Fractions Worksheet — Year 4
A Year 4 maths worksheet on fractions — equivalent fractions, ordering fractions with same denominator, and simple addition of fractions.
Place Value — Year 6 Worksheet
A Year 6 maths worksheet on place value — reading and writing numbers to 10 million, rounding to various degrees of accuracy, and place value in decimals.
Classification — Living Things Worksheet — Year 3/4
A Year 3/4 science worksheet on classifying living things — plants and animals, vertebrates and invertebrates, using a classification key.
Forces & Motion Worksheet — Year 5
A Year 5 science worksheet on forces — gravity, air resistance, friction, upthrust, and how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion.
Map Skills Worksheet — Year 4
A Year 4 geography worksheet on map skills — compass directions, grid references, scale, and using OS map symbols.
Climate Change Worksheet — Year 6
A Year 6 geography worksheet on climate change — causes, evidence, impacts, and responses. Includes data analysis and an argument writing task.
World War 2 — Knowledge Worksheet — Year 5/6
A Year 5/6 history worksheet on World War 2 — key events, causes, the Home Front, the Holocaust, and the significance of VE Day.
Ancient Greece Worksheet — Year 3/4
A Year 3/4 history worksheet on Ancient Greece — democracy, the Olympic Games, mythology, daily life, and Greek legacy in modern life.
Hinduism & Diwali Worksheet — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE worksheet on Hinduism and Diwali — the story of Rama and Sita, the significance of light, and how Diwali is celebrated.
Islam — The Five Pillars Worksheet — KS2
A KS2 RE worksheet on the Five Pillars of Islam — Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj — their meaning and how they are observed.
Emotions & Regulation Worksheet — Year 4 PSHE
A Year 4 PSHE worksheet on identifying emotions, understanding triggers, and applying self-regulation strategies.
Bullying & Being a Bystander — Year 5 PSHE
A Year 5 PSHE worksheet on types of bullying, the bystander effect, and strategies for being an upstander.
Line & Mark Making Worksheet — Year 3 Art
A Year 3 art worksheet on lines and mark making — types of line, using pencil to create different effects, and an exploration task.
Algorithms & Instructions Worksheet — Year 4
A Year 4 computing worksheet on writing and following algorithms — sequence, debugging, and writing clear step-by-step instructions.
Musical Elements Listening Worksheet — Year 4
A Year 4 music worksheet for structured listening — applying the musical elements (pitch, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure) to a piece of music.
Design Brief & Specification Template — KS2 DT
A reusable KS2 DT worksheet for completing a design brief and specification — who is it for, what must it do, constraints, criteria, and initial sketches.
French — Numbers & Time Worksheet — Year 3/4
A Year 3/4 French MFL worksheet on numbers 1-31, days of the week, months, and telling the time in French.
EYFS Observation Record Template
A practitioner observation record template for EYFS — narrative observation, development matters link, next steps, and parent communication note.
Visual Timetable — SEND Resource Kit
A printable visual timetable resource kit for SEND/SEMH pupils — time-of-day cards, subject icons, blank cards, and guidance for use.
Justice & Human Rights — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on justice and human rights — what justice means, religious views on justice, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and religious action for justice.
Stewardship & the Environment — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on religious views of the environment — stewardship in Christianity/Islam/Judaism, Hindu/Buddhist environmental ethics, and faith action on climate.
Speed, Distance & Time — Upper KS2 Maths
An upper KS2 maths knowledge organiser on speed, distance, and time — the formula triangle, unit conversion, and problem-solving.
Introduction to Pythagoras' Theorem — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 maths knowledge organiser introducing Pythagoras' theorem — right-angled triangles, a² + b² = c², and applying it to find missing sides.
Net & Wall Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on net and wall games — tennis, badminton, volleyball, squash — skills, tactics, rules, and the principles common to all.
Target Games Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PE
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on target games — golf, bowling, archery, bocce, curling — accuracy skills, practice strategies, and performance analysis.
Poetry Forms Knowledge Organiser — KS2 English
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on poetry forms — sonnets, ballads, free verse, haiku, odes, limericks, and how to analyse and write in each form.
Spoken Language & Debate Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 English knowledge organiser on spoken language — formal debate structure, rhetoric, logical argument, persuasion techniques, and evaluating spoken communication.
The Internet & Networking Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on how the internet works — IP addresses, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, browsers vs internet, routers, and how data travels across the web.
Media Literacy & Critical Digital Skills — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on media literacy — evaluating online sources, misinformation, filter bubbles, digital wellbeing, and being a critical and safe online citizen.
Printmaking — Advanced Techniques — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 art knowledge organiser on advanced printmaking — etching, screenprinting, collagraph, registration, and notable print artists.
Sculpture & 3D Work Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 art knowledge organiser on sculpture — additive and subtractive methods, clay techniques, wire sculpture, notable sculptors, and how to evaluate 3D work.
African Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on African music traditions — polyrhythm, call and response, communal music-making, djembe drumming, and contemporary African music.
South Asian Classical Music Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on South Asian classical music — raga, tala, improvisation, Hindustani vs Carnatic traditions, and key instruments (sitar, tabla, veena).
Digital Fabrication & Modern Materials — Upper KS2 DT
An upper KS2 DT knowledge organiser on digital fabrication — 3D printing, laser cutting, smart materials, and how technology is transforming what designers can make.
Advanced Mechanisms — Cams, Gears & Pulleys — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on advanced mechanisms — cams, gears (spur, worm, bevel), pulleys, and how mechanical advantage works in real machines.
French — Media & Technology — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 French knowledge organiser on technology and media vocabulary — devices, internet, social media, and describing what you use technology for.
Spanish — Environment & Extended Opinions — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 Spanish knowledge organiser on the environment — extending opinions on environmental issues using complex structures, the conditional, and the subjunctive introduction.
Prejudice, Discrimination & Equality Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on prejudice, discrimination, and equality — definitions, the protected characteristics, how to challenge prejudice, and allyship.
Volunteering & Community Contribution — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on volunteering and community contribution — what volunteering is, why people do it, the benefits, types of community action, and how children can get involved.
Life, Meaning & Purpose — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on meaning and purpose — what gives life meaning, religious and secular views, existential questions, and philosophical thinking.
Christian Denominations — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the major Christian denominations — Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox — their history, beliefs, and practices.
Sequences & Patterns — Upper KS2 Maths
An upper KS2 maths knowledge organiser on sequences — arithmetic and geometric sequences, term-to-term and position-to-term rules, the nth term, and spotting patterns.
Statistics & Data — Year 5/6 Knowledge Organiser
A Year 5/6 maths knowledge organiser on statistics — mean, median, mode, range, pie charts, line graphs, scatter graphs, and interpreting data.
Exercise Science & Training Principles — Upper KS2 PE
An upper KS2 PE knowledge organiser on the science of exercise and training — FITT principles, types of training, adaptation, and how training produces improvement.
Personal Challenge & Goal Setting in PE — KS2
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on personal challenge in sport — setting goals, measuring progress, overcoming obstacles, and the growth mindset in physical activity.
Adventure & Quest Writing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on adventure and quest writing — the hero's journey structure, world-building, pacing, tension, and making a quest story compelling.
Biography & Autobiography Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 English knowledge organiser on biography and autobiography — how they differ, structure, features, selecting evidence, and writing about a real person's life.
Gross Motor Development in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on gross motor development in EYFS — the developmental sequence, activities that build core strength and coordination, and identifying delays.
Fine Motor Development in EYFS — Knowledge Organiser
A practitioner knowledge organiser on fine motor development in EYFS — the developmental sequence, the tripod grip, pre-writing activities, and supporting children to write readiness.
Python — Lists & Functions — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 computing knowledge organiser on Python lists and functions — creating and accessing lists, list methods, defining and calling functions, and parameters.
Data & Databases Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Computing
A KS2 computing knowledge organiser on data and databases — what a database is, fields and records, queries, sorting and filtering, and real-world uses.
Indigenous Art Forms Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art
A KS2 art knowledge organiser on indigenous art forms — Aboriginal Australian dot painting, First Nations art, Māori carving, and the importance of respecting cultural context.
Textiles & Fashion Design Knowledge Organiser — KS2 Art/DT
A KS2 Art/DT knowledge organiser on textiles and fashion — fabric types, colour in textiles, fashion history, sustainable fashion, and textile design for KS2 projects.
Film Music — Advanced Analysis — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 music knowledge organiser on advanced film music analysis — how composers manipulate musical elements to create specific emotional effects, case studies.
The Classical Period in Music — KS2
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on the Classical period (1750-1820) — Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, sonata form, the symphony, and what makes Classical music 'Classical'.
Product Evaluation & Consumer Testing — KS2 DT
A KS2 DT knowledge organiser on product evaluation — user testing, sensory evaluation, comparative evaluation, and how real companies test products.
Designing for Healthy Eating — KS2 DT/PSHE
A KS2 DT/PSHE knowledge organiser on designing food products for health — nutritional analysis, portion sizes, allergen labelling, and reformulation.
French Grammar Quick Reference — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 French grammar quick reference — gender and agreement, present/perfect/future tenses, negatives, question forms, and common irregular verbs.
Spanish Grammar Quick Reference — Upper KS2
An upper KS2 Spanish grammar quick reference — gender and agreement, present/preterite/near future, ser vs estar, negatives, and common irregular verbs.
Leadership & Team Roles Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on leadership and teamwork — leadership styles, team roles, effective collaboration, and how to lead and follow well.
Managing Change & Transition Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on managing change — types of change, the change cycle, strategies for dealing with uncertainty, and specific transitions (moving to secondary).
Reading Comprehension — A Day in Roman Britain
Original 300-word historical recount set in Roman Britain, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — How Do We Know About Dinosaurs?
Original 310-word explanation of how fossils tell us about dinosaurs, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Why the Greeks Still Matter
Original 370-word persuasive text on the legacy of Ancient Greece, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-intent questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Planet That Spins on Its Side
Original 380-word non-fiction text about Uranus with SATs-style retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-choice questions plus a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — What Is an Algorithm?
Original 300-word explanation of algorithms for KS2, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Shackleton's Impossible Journey
Original 350-word biographical recount of Shackleton's Antarctic survival, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and character questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Mountain That Blew Its Top
Original 360-word non-fiction recount of a volcanic eruption, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-craft questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Great Wall of China
Original 350-word non-fiction text on the Great Wall of China, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and myth-correction questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Minibeast Hunt
Original 160-word KS1 narrative about a minibeast hunt, with retrieval, sequencing and simple inference questions and a full answer key.
Reading Comprehension — Could You Survive the Desert?
Original 320-word explanation of how desert animals survive, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The First Olympics
Original 350-word non-fiction text on the ancient Olympic Games, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary, comparison and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Heart's Busy Day
Original 310-word explanation of how the heart works, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Inside the Castle Walls
Original 170-word KS1 narrative set in a medieval castle, with retrieval, sequencing and simple inference questions and a full answer key.
Reading Comprehension — The Deepest Diver
Original 310-word non-fiction text about the sperm whale, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The River's Journey (Poem)
Original poem about a river from source to sea, with retrieval, vocabulary, figurative-language and inference questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Real Vikings
Original 350-word myth-busting non-fiction text about the Vikings, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-intent questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Ug's New Idea
Original 260-word Stone Age narrative about an early discovery, with retrieval, inference and vocabulary questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Pip and the Last Conker
Original 150-word KS1 narrative with simple retrieval, sequencing and feelings questions, plus a full answer key. Read-aloud friendly.
Reading Comprehension — The Animals That Glow
Original 320-word non-fiction text on bioluminescence with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions, plus a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The City in the Jungle
Original 360-word non-fiction text on the Maya and their abandoned cities, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-craft questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Riddle of Sutton Hoo
Original 370-word non-fiction text on the Sutton Hoo discovery, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-craft questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Empty Beach (Playscript)
Original short playscript about litter on a beach, with retrieval, playscript-feature, inference and message questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — How to Make a Mummy
Original 320-word explanation of ancient Egyptian mummification, with retrieval, sequencing, vocabulary and inference questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Local School Wins Wellbeing Award (News Report)
Original 360-word news report about a school wellbeing scheme, with retrieval, news-feature, inference and author-intent questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Girl Who Found the Sea Dragons
Original 330-word biography of fossil hunter Mary Anning, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and character questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Should Schools Ban Homework?
Original 400-word balanced argument text for upper KS2 with SATs-style retrieval, inference, vocabulary, author-intent and summarising questions, plus a mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — A Tudor Child's Diary
Original 300-word diary entry from a Tudor child, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and diary-feature questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — Who Eats Whom in the Rainforest?
Original 300-word explanation text on rainforest food chains, with retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Year 1 Common Exception Words — Practice Pack
The full Year 1 statutory common exception words with a look-cover-write-check grid, tracing support and a simple test sheet.
Year 2 Common Exception Words — Practice Pack
The full Year 2 statutory common exception words with look-cover-write-check, sorting by tricky pattern and a test sheet.
Years 3–4 Spelling List — Practice Pack
The full statutory Years 3-4 spelling word list, grouped for teaching, with look-cover-write-check, a definitions task and weekly test sheets.
Spelling Rule — Adding -ing, -ed, -er, -est
Clear explainer of the three suffix rules (double, drop the e, change y to i) with worked examples and graded practice, plus an answer key.
Spelling — Homophones: Their, There, They're
Explainer and practice for the most-confused homophones (their/there/they're, to/too/two, your/you're) with a choosing task, sentences and answer key.
Handwriting — Long-Ladder Letters (l, i, t, u, j, y)
Letter-formation practice for the long-ladder letter family with verbal cues, trace models and independent lines, plus teacher guidance on grip and common reversals.
Handwriting — One-Armed-Robot Letters (r, n, m, h, b, p, k)
Letter-formation practice for the one-armed-robot family with verbal cues, trace models and independent lines, plus guidance on common reversals.
Handwriting — Curly-Caterpillar Letters (c, a, d, o, s, g, q, e, f)
Letter-formation practice for the curly-caterpillar family (all begin with the c-shape) with verbal cues, trace models and independent lines.
Handwriting — First Cursive Joins (in, un, an, um)
Introduction to the first cursive joins (diagonal join to letters without ascenders) with model words, trace and independent practice.
Handwriting — Pencil Control & Pre-Writing Patterns
Pre-writing pattern practice (lines, curves, zigzags, loops) to build pencil control before letter formation, with teacher guidance on grip.
Phonics — Phase 2 First Sounds (s, a, t, p, i, n)
The first Phase 2 sounds (s a t p i n) with say-the-sound, find-the-sound and first CVC blending (sat, pin, tap), plus teacher guidance on pure sounds.
Phonics — Phase 3 Digraph 'sh'
The 'sh' digraph with say-the-sound, read and write 'sh' words (ship, shop, fish), a decodable caption and teacher guidance.
Phonics — Phase 3 Vowel Digraph 'ai'
The 'ai' vowel digraph with say-the-sound, read and write 'ai' words (rain, train, snail), a decodable caption and teacher guidance.
Phonics — Phase 4 CCVC Blends (st, fr, sl, sn)
Phase 4 adjacent-consonant blending (CCVC: stop, frog, slug, snap) with sound buttons, read and write practice, and teacher guidance on the blend.
Phonics — Phase 5 Split Digraph 'a-e' (magic e)
The a-e split digraph (cake, name, game) with say-the-sound, read and write practice, a same-word-with-and-without-e sort, and teacher guidance.
Place Value — Year 1: Tens and Ones to 100
Year 1 place value to 100: count in tens, partition two-digit numbers into tens and ones with base-10 pictures, and write numbers in digits and words. Answer key included.
Place Value — Year 2: Partitioning & Comparing to 100
Year 2 place value to 100: partition numbers, compare with < > =, and order numbers, with place-value representations and an answer key.
Place Value — Year 4: Numbers to 10,000 & Rounding
Year 4 place value: read, write and represent 4-digit numbers, find the value of each digit, and round to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. Answer key included.
Place Value — Year 5: Numbers to 1,000,000 & Powers of 10
Year 5 place value to 1,000,000: read and write large numbers, find digit values, round to any power of 10, and find 10/100/1000 times more or less. Answer key included.
Place Value Chart & Mat (Ones to Millions + Decimals)
A printable place value chart/mat from millions to thousandths, for use with counters or digit cards across KS1 and KS2. Includes a how-to-use guide.
Story Starter — The Mysterious Door
A narrative story starter with an opening paragraph to continue, plus a word bank, sentence openers, a planning box and success criteria.
Picture Prompt — The Lighthouse in the Storm
A descriptive/narrative picture prompt (a storm-battered lighthouse) with ambitious vocabulary, figurative-language prompts, sentence models and success criteria.
Sentence Quick-Writes — My Weekend
KS1 sentence-writing prompts about the weekend, with a word bank, sentence starters, a capital-letter/full-stop reminder and a writing line for each.
Themed Writing — Send a Postcard from Space
A cross-curricular postcard-writing task set in space, with a word bank, postcard format guide, sentence starters and success criteria. Links to the space topic.
Persuasive Writing Prompt — Save Our School Pond
A persuasive writing task (save the school pond) with a word bank, persuasive-technique reminders, sentence starters, a planning box and success criteria.
Reading Comprehension — The Battle of Bannockburn
Original 360-word non-fiction recount of the Battle of Bannockburn (1314), with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-craft questions and a full mark scheme. Links to Scottish history resources.
Reading Comprehension — Owain Glyndŵr, Prince of Wales
Original 360-word biography of Owain Glyndŵr, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-intent questions and a full mark scheme. Links to Welsh history resources.
Reading Comprehension — The Story of Saint Patrick
Original 340-word non-fiction recount about Saint Patrick, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and fact-vs-legend questions and a full mark scheme. Links to Irish history resources.
Reading Comprehension — The Giant's Causeway
Original 350-word text on the Giant's Causeway blending myth and science, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and fact-vs-myth questions and a full mark scheme. Links to NI geography resources.
Reading Comprehension — The Great Barrier Reef
Original 350-word non-fiction text on the Great Barrier Reef, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme. For Australian primary classrooms.
Reading Comprehension — Canada's National Animal
Original 340-word non-fiction text on the beaver and its role in Canada's history, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme. For Canadian primary classrooms.
Reading Comprehension — The Curious Kiwi
Original 330-word non-fiction text on New Zealand's kiwi bird, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme. For New Zealand primary classrooms.
Australian Primary Teacher Resources
Free resources for Australian primary teachers: comprehension and topic resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum, Foundation to Year 6.
Canadian Primary Teacher Resources
Free resources for Canadian primary teachers: comprehension and topic resources for Kindergarten to Grade 6, suitable across provincial curricula.
New Zealand Primary Teacher Resources
Free resources for New Zealand primary teachers: comprehension and topic resources aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum, Years 1 to 8.
Bushfires & the Australian Environment — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on bushfires — why they happen in Australia, how some plants depend on fire, and staying safe.
The Great Barrier Reef — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Great Barrier Reef — what it is, the life it supports, and the threats it faces. Pairs with the reef comprehension.
Australian Animals & Adaptation — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's unique animals — marsupials, monotremes and more — and how they are adapted to survive.
Reading Comprehension — The Story of ANZAC Day
Original 350-word non-fiction recount about ANZAC Day and Gallipoli, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-intent questions and a full mark scheme. For Australian and NZ classrooms.
Themed Writing — A Postcard from Australia
A cross-curricular postcard-writing task set in Australia, with a word bank, postcard format guide, sentence starters and success criteria. Links to the Australia hub.
Australia's Cities: Sydney & Beyond — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's major cities — where most Australians live — focusing on Sydney, Melbourne and the coastal pattern of settlement.
Australia's States & Territories — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's six states and two territories, their capital cities and key features.
Uluru & the Red Centre — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Uluru, its geology, and its deep cultural significance to the Anangu people.
The Australian Outback — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Outback — Australia's vast, remote interior — its climate, wildlife and how people live there.
Federation: How Australia Became a Nation — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Federation in 1901, when six colonies joined to become the nation of Australia.
Captain Cook & European Exploration — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on James Cook's 1770 voyage to Australia's east coast and what it meant for Britain and First Nations peoples.
Australia's First Nations Peoples — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — the world's oldest living cultures — covering Country, the Dreaming, and connection to land.
The First Fleet & British Settlement — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 and the beginning of British settlement, including its impact on First Nations peoples.
The Australian Gold Rush — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the 1850s Australian gold rushes — how they transformed the colonies, who came, and the Eureka Stockade.
Australian English — Vocabulary Mat
A vocabulary mat of common Australian English words and their meanings, for fun language study and classroom display.
Aboriginal Art & the Dreaming — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Aboriginal art and the Dreaming — symbols, storytelling and respectful appreciation.
Maple Syrup & Canada's Forests — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how maple syrup is made and why the maple tree is so important to Canada.
The Arctic & Inuit Life — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's Arctic, its climate and wildlife, and how Inuit peoples live there.
Hockey & Winter Sport in Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the place of ice hockey and winter sports in Canadian culture and daily life.
Reading Comprehension — Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
Original 350-word biography of Terry Fox, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-intent questions and a full mark scheme. For Canadian classrooms.
Themed Writing — A Postcard from Canada
A cross-curricular postcard-writing task set in Canada, with a word bank, postcard format guide, sentence starters and success criteria. Links to the Canada hub.
Reading Comprehension — The Power of Niagara Falls
Original 340-word non-fiction text on Niagara Falls, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme. For Canadian classrooms.
Canada's Provinces & Territories — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's ten provinces and three territories, their capitals and key features.
Niagara Falls & the Great Lakes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes, shared between Canada and the USA.
The Rocky Mountains & Canada's Landscapes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's varied landscapes — the Rockies, prairies, forests and Arctic — and how they shape life.
Canada's Indigenous Peoples — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples — their diversity, history and connection to the land.
Confederation: How Canada Was Born — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Confederation in 1867, when colonies joined to form the Dominion of Canada.
The Canadian Pacific Railway — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the building of the transcontinental railway that united Canada, including the role of Chinese workers.
French Canada & Quebec — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the French roots of Canada and the distinct culture of Quebec.
Remembrance Day in Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A sensitive knowledge organiser on Remembrance Day in Canada, why poppies are worn, and how the day is marked.
The Fur Trade & Early Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the fur trade that shaped early Canada, the role of Indigenous peoples, and the Hudson's Bay Company.
Canada's Symbols & Identity — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's national symbols — the maple leaf, flag, beaver, anthem and more.
Canadian French — Vocabulary Mat
A vocabulary mat of useful French words and phrases, reflecting Canada's two official languages, for classroom display.
Volcanoes & Geysers: Rotorua — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's volcanic landscape — geysers, hot springs and the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.
Protecting NZ Wildlife: Predator-Free — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how New Zealand protects its unique wildlife, including predator-free islands and the national Predator Free goal.
New Zealand's Unique Wildlife — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's unusual native wildlife — flightless birds and ancient reptiles — and why so many are endangered.
Rugby & Outdoor Life in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the place of rugby and the great outdoors in New Zealand culture, from the All Blacks to tramping.
Themed Writing — A Postcard from New Zealand
A cross-curricular postcard-writing task set in New Zealand, with a word bank, postcard format guide, sentence starters and success criteria. Links to the NZ hub.
Reading Comprehension — Waitangi Day
Original 340-word non-fiction text on Waitangi Day and the Treaty of Waitangi, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and balanced-perspective questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — How Māui Tamed the Sun
Original 350-word retelling of the Māori legend of Māui slowing the sun, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author-craft questions and a full mark scheme. For New Zealand classrooms.
New Zealand's Geography: Two Islands — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's North and South Islands, main cities, and varied landscapes.
Milford Sound & NZ's Landscapes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's dramatic landscapes — fiords, mountains, lakes and forests.
New Zealand's Cities: Wellington & Auckland — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's main cities, where most people live, and the capital, Wellington.
European Arrival & Captain Cook in NZ — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the arrival of Europeans in New Zealand, including Abel Tasman and James Cook, and its impact on Māori.
How New Zealand Became a Nation — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's path to becoming an independent nation and its modern identity.
The Haka & Māori Traditions — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the haka and key Māori traditions and customs, taught respectfully.
The First People: Māori Arrival in Aotearoa — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the arrival of Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand by waka, their Polynesian origins and connection to the land.
Māori Myths & Legends — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on famous Māori legends, including Māui and the great fish, and how stories explain the land.
The Treaty of Waitangi — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Treaty of Waitangi (1840), New Zealand's founding document, and why it still matters.
Food & the Hāngī — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on traditional Māori food and the hāngī, a feast cooked in an earth oven.
Te Reo Māori — Vocabulary Mat
A vocabulary mat of common te reo Māori words and greetings, reflecting New Zealand's official language, for classroom display.
Australia's Extreme Weather — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's extreme weather — droughts, floods, cyclones and heatwaves.
Marsupials: Kangaroos & Koalas — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on marsupials — the pouched mammals like kangaroos and koalas that Australia is famous for.
The Southern Sky & Stars — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the southern night sky, the Southern Cross, and Aboriginal astronomy.
Great Barrier Reef Food Chains — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on food chains and webs on the Great Barrier Reef, building on the reef topic.
The Platypus & Monotremes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on monotremes — the platypus and echidna — the world's only egg-laying mammals.
Aussie Rules & Cricket — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on two of Australia's biggest sports, Australian Rules football and cricket.
Reading Comprehension — The Kangaroo
Original non-fiction text on kangaroos with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Heart of Australia: Uluru
Original non-fiction text on Uluru and its cultural significance, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and respect-themed questions and a full mark scheme.
Reading Comprehension — The Voyage of the First Fleet
Original non-fiction recount of the First Fleet's voyage in 1787–88, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and perspective questions and a full mark scheme.
The Great Dividing Range — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Great Dividing Range, Australia's longest mountain range, and how it shapes the land.
Tasmania: The Island State — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Tasmania, Australia's island state, its wilderness and unique wildlife.
Australia's Climate & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's climate zones and why its seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere.
The Murray–Darling Rivers — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Murray–Darling river system, Australia's most important rivers, and the challenges they face.
Australia's Deserts — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's great deserts, the driest inhabited continent's arid heart.
Immigration & Multicultural Australia — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how waves of immigration shaped modern, multicultural Australia.
Bush Tucker: Traditional Foods — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on bush tucker — the traditional foods Aboriginal peoples have gathered for thousands of years.
Australia Day: Different Views — Knowledge Organiser
A balanced knowledge organiser on why Australia Day means different things to different people.
The Stolen Generations — Knowledge Organiser
A sensitive knowledge organiser on the Stolen Generations — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children removed from their families — and the National Apology.
Bushrangers & Ned Kelly — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on bushrangers and the famous outlaw Ned Kelly, separating legend from history.
The Eureka Stockade — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion at Ballarat and its place in Australian democracy.
How Australia is Governed — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's system of government — parliament, voting and the three levels of government.
Aboriginal Languages — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's Aboriginal languages, their diversity, and efforts to keep them alive.
The Didgeridoo & Aboriginal Music — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the didgeridoo and Aboriginal music, taught respectfully.
Swimming & Water Safety — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on swimming and water safety, vital skills in a country surrounded by water.
Writing — A Story Set in the Outback
A narrative-writing prompt set in the Australian Outback, with a scenario, word bank and success criteria.
Writing — Write a Report on an Australian Animal
A non-chronological report writing frame for an Australian animal, with structure, word bank and success criteria.
Writing — Persuade Others to Save the Reef
A persuasive-writing task about protecting the Great Barrier Reef, with techniques, word bank and success criteria.
Writing — A Convict's Diary on the First Fleet
A diary-writing task in role as a First Fleet convict, with a word bank, features guide and success criteria.
Reading Comprehension — The Koala
Original non-fiction text on koalas, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Spelling & Vocabulary — Australian Place Names
A spelling and vocabulary worksheet exploring Australian place names, many from Aboriginal languages.
Reading Comprehension — Life on the Goldfields
Original non-fiction recount of life on the 1850s Australian goldfields, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Australia's National Parks — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Australia's national parks, why they are protected, and famous examples like Kakadu.
Appreciating Aboriginal Dot Painting — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Aboriginal dot painting, its meaning and styles.
Forest Animals of Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the animals of Canada's vast forests, from moose to black bears.
Forces & Motion in Winter Sports — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser linking forces and motion to Canadian winter sports like skating and skiing.
Writing — A Stampeder's Diary
A diary-writing task in role as a Klondike gold-rush stampeder, with features, word bank and success criteria.
Writing — Persuade Others to Protect the Arctic
A persuasive-writing task about protecting Canada's warming Arctic, with techniques, word bank and success criteria.
Reading Comprehension — Nature's Engineers
Original non-fiction text on how beavers build dams and shape their environment, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and explanation questions and a full mark scheme.
Writing — Report on a Canadian Animal
A non-chronological report frame for a Canadian animal, with structure, word bank and success criteria.
Reading Comprehension — Race to the Klondike
Original non-fiction recount of the Klondike Gold Rush, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Spelling & Vocabulary — Canadian Place Names
A spelling and vocabulary worksheet exploring Canadian place names, many from Indigenous languages and French.
Reading Comprehension — Dancing Lights
Original non-fiction text on the northern lights, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and explanation questions and a full mark scheme.
Canada's Climate & Four Seasons — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's climate and its dramatic four seasons, from snowy winters to warm summers.
Mapping Canada: Skills — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on map skills using Canada — compass directions, the key, and locating provinces.
The St. Lawrence River — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the St. Lawrence River, a vital waterway linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic.
The Prairies & Farming — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's Prairie provinces and their importance for farming.
Canada's Arctic North — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's vast Arctic north, its climate, and the territory of Nunavut.
Canada's Cities: Toronto, Vancouver & Montreal — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's largest cities and where most Canadians live.
Canada's National Parks — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's national parks, from Banff's mountains to coastal and Arctic parks.
Canada's Extreme Weather — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's extreme weather, from blizzards to summer storms.
Canada's Three Oceans — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's coastlines, touching three oceans, and the world's longest coastline.
Women's Right to Vote in Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how women won the right to vote in Canada and the campaigners who led the way.
Vikings in Canada: L'Anse aux Meadows — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Norse (Viking) site in Newfoundland, the earliest known European presence in North America.
The War of 1812 — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the War of 1812 and its role in shaping Canada's identity.
Immigration & Multicultural Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how immigration built modern, multicultural Canada.
Canadian Food & Everyday Icons — Knowledge Organiser
A light knowledge organiser on famous Canadian foods and everyday icons.
Early Explorers of Canada — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the early European explorers of Canada and the Indigenous peoples who guided them.
First Nations, Inuit & Métis — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser introducing the three groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada, taught respectfully.
Residential Schools & Reconciliation — Knowledge Organiser
A sensitive knowledge organiser on the residential school system and Canada's path toward reconciliation.
The Acadians & Their Story — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Acadians, early French settlers, and their expulsion.
Canadian Festivals & Celebrations — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on festivals and special days across multicultural Canada.
How Canada is Governed — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's system of government — parliament, the provinces, and the link to the Crown.
A Bilingual Country: English & French — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Canada's two official languages, English and French, and where each is spoken.
Appreciating Indigenous Art — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Indigenous Canadian art, including totem poles and their meaning.
The Science of Farming — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the science behind New Zealand's farms — grass, animals and the seasons.
Earthquakes & the Shaky Isles — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on why New Zealand has so many earthquakes and how people prepare.
Weather & the Water Cycle — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on weather and the water cycle, using New Zealand's wet, changeable climate.
New Zealand's Marine Life — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's rich sea life, from dolphins and whales to the world's smallest penguin.
Native Forests & Ferns — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's native forests, giant kauri trees and the famous silver fern.
Saving the Kākāpō — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the rare kākāpō parrot and the famous effort to save it from extinction.
New Zealand Birds & Adaptation — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how New Zealand's birds adapted to a land without mammals.
Water Safety in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on water safety in a country full of beaches, rivers and lakes.
Rugby, Netball & Teamwork — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on two of New Zealand's most popular team sports and the teamwork they need.
Outdoor Adventure in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's love of the outdoors — tramping, water sports and staying safe.
Reading Comprehension — The Living Fossil
Original non-fiction text on the tuatara, New Zealand's ancient reptile, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and explanation questions and a full mark scheme.
Spelling & Vocabulary — New Zealand Place Names
A spelling and vocabulary worksheet exploring New Zealand place names, many from te reo Māori.
Reading Comprehension — To the Top of the World
Original non-fiction recount of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's 1953 Everest climb, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and summarising questions and a full mark scheme.
Writing — Report on a New Zealand Animal
A non-chronological report frame for a New Zealand animal, with structure, word bank and success criteria.
Reading Comprehension — The Power of the Haka
Original non-fiction text on the haka, its meaning and respectful place in Māori culture, with retrieval, inference, vocabulary and meaning questions and a full mark scheme.
Writing — Persuade Others to Protect NZ Wildlife
A persuasive-writing task about protecting New Zealand's unique wildlife, with techniques, word bank and success criteria.
Writing — Write Your Own Legend
A narrative-writing task inviting pupils to write a legend that explains something in nature, inspired by Māori storytelling.
Mapping New Zealand: Skills — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on map skills using New Zealand — compass directions, the key, and locating features.
The Central Volcanic Plateau — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the North Island's volcanic plateau, with its active volcanoes and Lake Taupō.
North Island vs South Island — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser comparing New Zealand's two main islands in detail.
New Zealand's Rivers & Lakes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's rivers and lakes, including glacier-fed lakes and the Waikato River.
New Zealand's Natural Resources — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's natural resources — farming, forests, fishing and clean energy.
New Zealand's Coast & Beaches — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's long coastline, beaches and staying safe near the sea.
New Zealand's Climate & Seasons — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's mild climate and why its seasons are opposite to the UK's.
New Zealand & Antarctica — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's role as a gateway to Antarctica and the science done there.
New Zealand's Cities: Auckland & Christchurch — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's main cities beyond Wellington, building on the cities topic.
Caring for New Zealand's Environment — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on protecting New Zealand's clean, green environment.
The New Zealand Gold Rushes — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the gold rushes of the 1860s in Otago and the West Coast.
The Treaty Today: Putting Things Right — Knowledge Organiser
A sensitive knowledge organiser on how New Zealand works today to honour the Treaty of Waitangi and address past wrongs.
Matariki: The Māori New Year — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on Matariki, the Māori New Year marked by a cluster of stars, now a public holiday.
ANZAC Day & Gallipoli — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on ANZAC Day and the Gallipoli campaign, and how New Zealand remembers.
Captain Cook's Voyages — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on James Cook's mapping of New Zealand and its impact, told from more than one perspective.
New Zealand on Screen — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how New Zealand's landscapes have made it a famous filming location.
New Zealand Food & Icons — Knowledge Organiser
A light knowledge organiser on famous New Zealand foods and everyday icons.
How New Zealand is Governed — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's government — parliament, voting and the link to the Crown.
Māori Storytelling & Oral Tradition — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how Māori passed down knowledge through storytelling, song and carving rather than writing.
New Zealand's Flag & Symbols — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's flag and national symbols, including the kiwi and silver fern.
New Zealand Identity Today — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on modern New Zealand identity — bicultural roots, multicultural society and a strong sense of place.
New Zealand & the Pacific — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand's close ties to the Pacific Islands and its Polynesian heritage.
Immigration & Modern New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how immigration has shaped modern, diverse New Zealand.
Māori Life Before Europeans — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on how Māori lived in Aotearoa before European arrival — iwi, food, and connection to the land.
Famous New Zealanders — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser introducing notable New Zealanders across science, sport, exploration and public life.
First in the World: Women's Vote — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on New Zealand becoming the first country to give women the vote, in 1893.
Pacific Languages in New Zealand — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser on the Pacific languages spoken in New Zealand, alongside English and te reo Māori.
Māori Art & Carving — Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser for appreciating (not copying) Māori art, including carving (whakairo) and its meaning.
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