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Grade 5 resources
685 resources for Grade 5 (ages 10-11, Year 6 equivalent), across every elementary subject.
Math · 63 resources
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.
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.
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English / Language Arts · 69 resources
Adverbs Pack — Identify and Use
Ready-made adverbs worksheet covering manner, time, place and frequency adverbs. KS2 focused.
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.
Book Report Template
One-page book report form with prompts for setting, characters, plot, theme and review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Science · 30 resources
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.
Circuit Symbols Reference Sheet
All standard circuit symbols (cell, battery, switch, bulb, motor, buzzer, ammeter).
Classification of Living Things
Use a classification key to sort vertebrates and invertebrates.
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.
Earth and Space Poster
Sun, Earth, Moon — relative sizes, distances and how they create day, night, year, seasons and tides.
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.
Ecosystems Vocabulary Mat
Producers, consumers, decomposers, habitats, biotic, abiotic — the language of ecology.
Electricity — Knowledge Organiser (Y4 & Y6)
Single-page reference for KS2 electricity unit — circuits, conductors, insulators, switches, voltage, safety. Aligns with Year 4 and Year 6 NC science (electricity appears in both year groups).
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Social Studies · 42 resources
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.
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.
Ancient Greece Fact File
Democracy, the Olympics, philosophy and the gods. The biggest ideas of the ancient Greek world on one page.
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.
Ancient Rome Fact File
From the founding of Rome to the fall of the Western Empire — a 1,200-year overview on one page.
Branches of Government
How the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) keep each other in check. US-focused, with parallels noted.
Civil Rights Movement Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on the American Civil Rights Movement — segregation, key figures, key events, legislation, and lasting impact.
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.
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Geography · 30 resources
Biomes of the World
Forest, grassland, desert, tundra and aquatic biomes explained — with location and life within each.
Climate Zones — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 climate zones unit. Covers tropical, temperate, polar, arid; biomes and weather patterns; the equator; and how climate affects life. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
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.
Coasts Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on coastal geography — erosion, deposition, landforms (cliffs, beaches, spits, arches), coastal processes, and coastal management.
Continents & Oceans Poster
All seven continents and five oceans with key facts about each. Wall poster for KS1 and KS2 geography.
Country Fact File Template
Fill-in template for researching any country — population, capital, language, flag, foods, landmarks.
Country Shapes — Recognition Practice
Distinctive country outlines — Italy, the UK, Australia, Japan and more — with quick recognition tips.
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.
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Computing · 27 resources
A Brief History of the Internet
From ARPANET to AI — eight key moments in the internet's 60-year journey.
AI and Machine Learning — A Friendly Intro
What AI actually is, where it shows up in daily life, and where humans still beat machines.
Algorithms — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 computing — algorithms. Covers what algorithms are, sequences, decomposition, debugging, and real-world examples. Aligns with KS2 NC computing requirements.
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.
Binary Numbers Introduction
How computers count using only 0s and 1s. Convert between decimal and binary up to 8 bits.
Coding Logic Puzzles
Five unplugged coding puzzles — sequence, loops, conditionals — no computer needed.
Computational Thinking — Four Pillars
The four core computational thinking skills explained — decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms.
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.
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Religious Studies (RE) · 23 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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PSHE & SEL · 32 resources
Active Listening Skills
Five active-listening behaviors plus a self-check. Helps children become better friends and learners.
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.
Anti-Bullying Class Pledge
A class pledge poster — every child signs and it goes on the wall. Includes definitions of bullying types.
Boundaries and Consent
What boundaries are, why they matter, and how to ask for and respect consent in everyday situations.
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.
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.
Conflict Resolution — Using I-Statements
Turn finger-pointing into clear communication with the I-statement formula.
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.
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Behavior & Classroom Management · 32 resources
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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PE & Health · 15 resources
Athletics — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 athletics. Covers running (sprinting, distance), jumping (long jump, high jump), and throwing (javelin, shot put, ball throw). Includes warm-up principles. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Brain Break Cards — 12 Quick Activities
Twelve 60-second movement breaks for the classroom — perfect for resetting attention mid-lesson.
Cool-Down Stretches Poster
Eight key stretches with body part, hold time and teaching points.
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.
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.
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PE knowledge organiser on health and fitness — the components of fitness, how exercise affects the body, the recommended activity guidelines for children, and the links between physical activity and mental wellbeing.
Invasion Games — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 invasion games (football, netball, basketball, hockey, rugby). Covers attacking, defending, passing, marking, and tactics. Aligns with KS2 PE National Curriculum.
Mental Health Feelings Check
A self-check tool kids use to notice their feelings, body, and what they might need.
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SEND & Inclusion · 20 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
Autism-Friendly Classroom Checklist
A practical audit of the things that make a classroom genuinely welcoming for autistic children — sensory, communication, predictability, social.
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.
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.
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.
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EAL & New Arrivals · 15 resources
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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Trauma-Informed Practice · 17 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Outdoor & Forest School · 14 resources
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Parent Communication & School Letters · 37 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cover Day & Supply · 14 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 — 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.
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Before & After School · 13 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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Art · 24 resources
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.
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.
Colour Theory — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 colour theory. Covers primary, secondary and tertiary colours, the colour wheel, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, and tints/shades. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.
Cultural Art Around the World
Six art forms from six cultures — Aboriginal dot painting, Japanese woodblock prints, Maori carving, and more.
Drawing Faces — Proportions Guide
The classic proportions of the human face — eyes halfway, nose at the third, mouth above the chin.
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.
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.
Drawing with One-Point Perspective
Draw a road, train track or hallway disappearing into the distance using one-point perspective.
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Music · 28 resources
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.
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.
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.
Compose a Melody — 8-Bar Template
Eight-bar staff with prompts for composing a simple melody. Includes basic rhythm and pitch options.
Famous Composers Through History
Six composers from across history — Bach to Florence Price — with style and signature work.
Film & Media Music Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 music knowledge organiser on how music is used in film, TV, and games — leitmotifs, how composers set mood, key film composers, and how to listen analytically to screen music.
Instrument Families — Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion
The four main instrument families with examples, how they make sound, and listening suggestions.
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?'
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Design & Technology · 20 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Electrical Systems — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 D&T electrical systems. Covers circuits, components (battery, bulb, switch, motor, buzzer), series and parallel circuits, and using a switch in a product. Aligns with KS2 D&T and supports computing/science.
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.
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Sports & Games · 13 resources
Athletics — Running & Jumping Events
Track and field basics — sprint starts, long jump technique, relay handovers. Includes mini sports day format.
Athletics — Sports Day Event Plans
Six classic sports day events with set-up instructions, scoring and safety notes.
Basketball Introduction — Dribbling & Shooting
Introductory basketball lesson focusing on dribbling technique, basic shooting form, and simple games.
Basketball Lesson — Dribbling Skills
45-minute basketball session focused on dribbling — control, head up, change of direction.
Cricket — Introduction to Batting
Beginner cricket batting — stance, grip, hitting a slow ball off the ground.
Dodgeball — Rules and Lesson Plan
How to set up and run a safe, structured dodgeball lesson — including soft-ball variants for younger kids.
Football Basics — Full PE Lesson
45-minute football lesson covering passing, dribbling, shooting. Includes warm-up, skills stations, small-sided games and cool-down.
Hockey — Passing & Receiving
Field hockey 45-minute lesson — push pass, stop, simple game. Safe play with primary children.
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Languages · 26 resources
French Classroom Instructions
20 essential French classroom commands so children hear and respond to French routinely — silence, listen, write, repeat, etc.
French Days and Months
French days of the week and months of the year — with the song 'Lundi matin'.
French Food Vocabulary
Common French food words — fruits, vegetables, meals, drinks, and a market role-play script.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Festivals & Celebrations · 10 resources
Black History Month
Why Black History Month exists, what it celebrates, and figures worth knowing — for the US and UK observances.
Black History Month — Celebrating Achievements
Introduction to Black History Month — why we celebrate it, notable figures and achievements, age-appropriate historical context.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Mexico's Day of the Dead — a joyful celebration remembering loved ones who have died.
Five World Religions — A Quick Reference
Side-by-side overview of five major world religions — origins, beliefs, holy book, key festivals.
Passover (Pesach)
What Passover is, the story behind it, and the foods on the seder plate.
Pride Month — Celebrating Equality
Why Pride Month exists, the rainbow flag, and how it relates to equality and inclusion.
Ramadan — The Month of Fasting
What Ramadan is, why Muslims fast, and how the month is observed worldwide.
Thanksgiving — History and Meaning
What Thanksgiving is, the real history, and the difference between the US and Canadian celebrations.
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Morning Assembly · 17 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 — Local Environment Action
Morning assembly about an environmental story in the news — beach cleanups, tree planting, or local conservation.
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Topic Packs · 26 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Year Transitions · 15 resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Wet Break & Indoor Play · 13 resources
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.
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.
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.
Rainy Day Classroom Challenges
10 quick whole-class challenges for when the rain just won't stop. Builds team spirit, no equipment.
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.
Wet Break Activity Pack 2 — Older Kids
Six print-and-go activities for upper primary children — code-cracker, sudoku, dot-to-dot, optical illusions.
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 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.