Look at this stack of 4 cups. (If possible, have some real plastic cups in the classroom.) It’s 16 cm high. How high would a stack of 8 cups be? Why? This is a bit of a trick question. Students are ...

Pupils will need to reflect on their own understanding of what an upset child looks like and then look for clues that suggest this in the text (e.g. ‘they were crying’ or ‘they couldn’t catch their ...

The level of grammatical understanding needed rises significantly between LKS2 and UKS2. One area requiring a very strong grammatical understanding in KS2 is relative pronouns and relative clauses.

In March 2025, the government updated its digital and technology standards. Its aim is to ensure that every school has the right foundations to deliver a smooth, safe, and effective learning ...

In many stories – especially adventures – characters discover an exciting new place and experience a sense of wonder. When writing a fantasy setting, the only limits are those of the writer’s ...

We all know that the art of conversation is crucial for language and cognitive development in Early Years, as it forms the foundations for all future learning. Linaker Primary School has a higher-than ...

Get children adding a bit of grammatical spice to their sentences with these teaching tips and KS2 adverbials resources from Laura Dobson… Adverbials are the herbs and spices in a grammatical meal.

This resource provides teaching notes for Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo, aimed at KS2 teachers. What is Cobweb by Michael Morpurgo about? The story follows Cobweb, a Pembrokeshire Corgi, as he ...

Solid, liquid and gas. The three states of matter provide a host of different investigations for children in KS2 to get their hands on. The lessons in this free download start with foundational ...

Teachers frequently ask me how they can meet the needs of all pupils with one task. My answer: use Blank Levels of Questioning. What are the Blank Levels of Questioning? The Blank Levels of ...

This free KS2 partitioning worksheet offers a structured approach to understanding 3-digit numbers through hands-on activities that reinforce essential place value skills. Designed for classroom use ...

This engaging KS2 instruction writing resource is perfect if you’re looking to bring a little creativity to your literacy lessons. Designed to cover key areas of the English curriculum, it provides a ...