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Lesson plan about building a weather-proof shelter for a Lego figure

Build a weather-proof shelter for a Lego figure Combine construction skills and materials knowledge to build a hideout for a mini fugitive… The rain drummed on our classroom windows as I recounted the tale of the Chartist Caves – real 19th-century hideouts used by political rebels in the Welsh hills. Pupils were inspired by the thought of torchlight meetings, deep underground, while soldiers […]

Winter art lesson plan

Winter art – Create striking monochrome views Stay wrapped up warm in the classroom and follow this art lesson plan to create striking winter views through a window… The chilly winter days have us reaching for hats, gloves and scarves in preparation for the icy air, snow at breaktimes, and freezing commutes between home and school. This art lesson gives pupils (and […]

Fruits in French medium term plan

Fruits in French – Six-week medium term plan with resources Bringing language learning to life through practical, hands-on activities – such as food tasting – is an excellent way to engage pupils and develop their confidence in expressing opinions in French. In this unit, pupils taste a range of fruits and use the experience as a springboard for communicating likes and dislikes in French. A […]

No Refuge graphic novel activities

No Refuge – Graphic novel activities about refugees for UKS2 Explore the plight of refugees, and how our communities can support those fleeing difficult circumstances, with Patrice Aggs and Joe Brady’s stunning graphic novel, No Refuge. This PDF contains a range of cross-curricular activities to try in UKS2, all based on the book, including: What is No Refuge about? No Refuge is the second graphic […]

Short story writing author-led resources for KS1 and KS2

Short story writing – Author-led resources for KS1 and KS2 Celebrate National Storytelling Week with this variety of story writing activities for KS1 and KS2. They will help to inspire a love of story creation and storytelling. These activities allow pupils to experience writing as a fun and experimental creative process that gives them freedom to express their ideas and imagination. KS1 activities This classroom […]

Pages from a Christmas activity pack

Christmas activity sheets – KS1 / KS2 fun & educational printables These free Christmas activity sheets include 25 fun-filled pages of educational activities, arts and crafts, quizzes and puzzles! Christmas fact sheet Explore what Christmas is, how your pupils celebrate it and how festivities differ around the world ‘The Nativity story’ activity Use this template with your pupils so that they can assemble their own summary […]

RSPB Birdwatch counting sheets

RSPB Birdwatch – 2026 school resources and survey sheets The RSPB Birdwatch is a UK-wide survey of birds. The Big Schools Birdwatch is a special school version of the initiative. Every year, 60,000 children take part, spending an hour outside recording the wildlife they see. RSPB Birdwatch 2026 dates The RSPB Birdwatch takes place during the spring term (early January to February half term). […]

Writing horror WAGOLL

Writing horror – Write a scary scene with Fear Files: Hide & Seek Peer inside the mind of author Christopher Edge and help pupils learn about writing a terrifying horror scene with this WAGOLL based on Fear Files: Hide and Seek. In a spooky story, one of the scariest things is when an apparent hope or source of rescue is snatched away – or even becomes a source […]

War Dog book topic

War Dog – Explore conflict & loyalty through a WW2 picture book Hear the real-life story of Judy the dog, and explore the impact of conflict and loyalty with Tom Palmer’s moving historical novel, War Dog. This PDF contains a range of cross-curricular activities for KS1 and KS2, all based on the book. What is War Dog about? War Dog was written by master of children’s historical […]

Hello Lighthouse medium term plan

Hello Lighthouse – KS2 art medium-term plan Every child is an artist, and inspiring children to truly believe in themselves is so rewarding. Book creator Sophie Blackall is the inspiration for this project. Her picturebook Hello Lighthouse is one of the key texts used in our World War 2 focus. After initially researching artwork by modern illustrators, children will explore techniques used […]

Change over time lesson plan

Change over time – Discover your school’s place in history Explore how your local area has changed over time using maps, digital tools and fieldwork… There’s one concept that unites the geography and history curriculums more than any other: change. Whilst this is distinctly a geography lesson, it is important to highlight to children that much of what we see in the world is a […]

Feeling lonely – KS2 book topic Use Britta Teckentrup’s beautiful picturebook, When I Feel Lonely, to sensitively explore difficult emotions with your class...

Writing instructions KS2 – How to care for a Christmas elf Have fun during the festive season and get children writing instructions based around how to look after a Christmas elf...

Some worksheets

King Lear Resource Pack – KS2 Shakespeare Activities Use these lesson ideas from the RSC to teach Shakespeare using an active, rehearsal-based approach…

Reading comprehension worksheets

Reading comprehension Year 6 – Inference practice questions Of the 50 marks available in the Year 6 reading comprehension paper, 30–35 per cent involve inference. Use these worksheets from Comprehension Ninja: Inference and Beyond for Upper KS2 to hone your pupils’ inference skills across all the SATs question formats. The questions refer to a fun extract from Oh Maya Gods! by Maz Evans. Quick tips […]

Music composition KS2 resources

Music composition KS2 – 6-week medium-term plan with videos This free KS2 six-week medium-term plan about music composition introduces pupils to the creative process of making music through rhythm, body percussion and simple melodies… Composing music is no longer the reserve of conservatoire-educated classical musicians. The rise of music technology, as well as the popularity of social media, has created opportunities for bedroom musicians […]

Michael Rosen Day resource pack

Michael Rosen Day – Resource pack and event for schools What is Michael Rosen Day? Michael Rosen Day, set up in 2024, is a celebration of national treasure, poet and author Michael Rosen. The day is all about making reading, listening to and writing poetry fun, enjoyable and accessible for all. The day is organised by Walker Books, in partnership with Puffin, HarperCollins Children’s Books, Bloomsbury […]

Problem-solving games lesson plan

Problem-solving games – Drama activities for KS2 Build key social-emotional skills through problem-solving games that encourage communication and resolution… Improvisation and role play don’t have to be reserved for the stage. Drama can help children learn about everyday skills such as problem-solving, and allow them to develop the ability to think on their feet when faced with challenges. I’ve also found that […]

French clothing vocabulary lesson plan

French clothing vocabulary – Describe cultural outfits from Senegal Learn about French clothing vocabulary, culture and couture by exploring the creativity of Dakar Fashion Week in Senegal… When teaching French, it is essential that even our youngest pupils understand the concept of la francophonie: the French-speaking world. It is important that we discuss its origins in colonialism and the fact that, although many of […]

Festivals of light lesson plan

Festivals of light – Who celebrates Diwali and why? Be it Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule or Yalda Night, many religions have a festival of lights that marks the triumph of light and good over darkness and evil. For some religions these are core festivals, intrinsically linked to faith. For others, they may be minor festivals but can be widely celebrated, even overshadowing those that are […]

National Coding Week resource pack

National Coding Week – Topical coding activity pack for schools Get your pupils thinking like a programmer with this free National Coding Week pack from Busy Things… Pupils will: What is National Coding Week? National Coding Week is an annual event that encourages teachers and students to learn digital skills, with a focus on coding. It aims to inspire teachers to integrate coding into their […]

Recycle Week – Resource pack for schools Engage your pupils with practical, curriculum-linked activities that highlight the importance of recycling. Busy Things’ Recycle Week Resource Pack is packed with interactive, ready-to-use materials designed for primary schools. Inside, you’ll find: By weaving these activities into your lessons, assemblies or Eco-Council projects, you’ll not only boost children’s recycling knowledge but also empower them to […]

Mystery stories WAGOLL

Mystery stories – Learn how to write flashbacks with Tidemagic Peer inside the mind of author Clare Harlow and help pupils understand how flashbacks can help to set up mystery stories with this WAGOLL based on Tidemagic: Ista Flit and the Impossible Key. There are different ways of setting up mystery stories: authors may explain the details and the situation thoroughly, or they may shroud […]

Social action lesson plan

Social action – Create positive change as a class Show your pupils that even small steps can have a big impact when you work together with this social action lesson plan… In conversations with my kids and other young people, I kept noticing the same challenge. Despite their passion and brilliant ideas to create change, they lacked the right tools to make meaningful action. […]

Poetry activities resources

Poetry activities – Write monstrous poems with Pie Corbett In this Pie Corbett poetry activities resource pack, KS2 children will explore three very different writing styles – news report, survey and reflective verse – all tied together with a magical theme. The unit begins with Goblin Attack News Appeal, a playful text in the form of a breaking news broadcast. The goblins’ silly but […]

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