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Marc Bowen

Deputy head and published author

Marc Bowen is a dedicated deputy head and primary school teacher based in South Wales with over 20 years of experience in primary education. With 15 years in senior leadership roles, he has played a pivotal role in shaping effective learning environments and supporting both students and staff in ach... Marc Bowen is a dedicated deputy head and primary school teacher based in South Wales with over 20 years of experience in primary education. With 15 years in senior leadership roles, he has played a pivotal role in shaping effective learning environments and supporting both students and staff in achieving their full potential.

Beyond the classroom, Marc is a published author with Pearson and a contributor to various educational periodicals.

Properties of materials KS2 lesson plan

Primary by Marc Bowen

Properties of materials KS2 – Design your own toothpaste Transform an everyday chore into an opportunity for exciting STEM adventures with this properties of materials KS2 lesson plan… Creating potions has long held a fascination with children. It might be combining leaves and petals from the garden, or immersing themselves in the gloopy wonderfulness of slime. This investigation will help pupils to realise that […]

Welsh in Patagonia lesson plan

Primary by Marc Bowen

Welsh in Patagonia – Write reports about this cultural link Where would you expect to find Welsh language speakers? Swansea, Anglesey, Gwynedd? How about Patagonia in Argentina? When a simple, yet intriguing, fact popped up on my online newsfeed about a Welsh settlement in Patagonia, South America, it started a journey of discovery for me and my class. This led to outstanding geographical, historical, social […]

Measurement KS2 lesson plan

Primary by Marc Bowen

Measurement KS2 – Exciting cross-curricular paper plane project Create paper planes in this fun KS2 measurement project that encompasses maths, literacy and teamwork… To introduce ‘Project: Flight’ all you need is the brilliant FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith and a ream of paper liberated from the photocopier. KS2 measurement learning objectives Lesson starter Start with a reading of FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith. It tells […]

Pause and reflect resources

Primary by Marc Bowen

Pause and reflect – Whole-class assessment how-to with resources Marc Bowen explains how to plan and carry out purposeful pause and reflect activities for whole-class assessment… Download a detailed case study, with a comprehensive selection of example assessment documents, at the top of this page. Pause and reflect meaning Over 25 years of teaching, I’ve seen many different assessment systems come and go. Some […]

Clay art lesson plan for KS2

Primary by Marc Bowen

Clay art – Gargoyle sculpting KS2 lesson plan When a grotesque mysteriously turns up in your classroom and asks you to make him some friends, it’s time to try some clay art… While sculpture projects are often great fun for children, especially when they get to try some clay art, it can often be hard for teachers to find purposeful, relevant and meaningful […]

Lesson plan about The Listeners by Walter de la Mare

Primary by Marc Bowen

The Listeners by Walter de la Mare – KS2 English lesson plan See creativity flourish with this poetry lesson plan based around The Listeners by Walter de la Mare… When used effectively, poetry is a brilliant way to develop narrative writing skills and an understanding of the impact words can have. One of the most potent pieces of poetry you can use in a primary school setting […]

Macbeth KS2 drama lesson plan

Primary by Marc Bowen

Macbeth KS2 – Unlock the immersive power of drama Studying Macbeth in KS2 will give pupils access to a fascinatingly complex world which is more than within their reach… This lesson plan from Marc Bowen shows you how to use the immersive power of drama to bring Macbeth to life in your KS2 classroom. Macbeth KS2 learning objectives Where to begin I would strongly […]

Pages from a medium-term plan for The Island Armin Greder

Primary by Marc Bowen

The Island by Armin Greder – PSHE medium-term plan Marc Bowen shows how pupils can develop an understanding of compassion and prejudice through The Island by Armin Greder...

Sculpture KS2 lesson plan

Primary by Marc Bowen

Sculpture KS2 – Create your own 3D relief sculpture Transform observational sketches into monstrously marvellous dragon eyes with this sculpture KS2 idea… This sculpture KS2 unit of work emerged, almost by accident, following our study of the wonderful picture book Black Dog by Levi Pinfold. The book features a monstrous, scary dog prowling around the exterior of a house. One potent illustration depicts a […]

A PE lesson plan for KS2 circuit training

Primary by Marc Bowen

PE lesson plans – Superhero circuit training for KS2 Turn circuit training into a thrilling adventure, and see pupils’ stamina, strength and flexibility soar.

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