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\nDK Learning’s free lesson plans are curriculum aligned resources that offer visual and engaging content at your fingertips. \nDK Learning offer teaching plans for Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2, as well as some plans targeted at \nYear 10+\n. We also have resources for the \nInternational Baccalaureate\n.\nSave time on your lesson planning with our clearly structured templates which include:\ngroup and individual classroom activities\nconcept checking questions\nweb-based research activities\nhomework ideas\nideas for extension\nhow to deal with fast finishers\n\nOur plans help you to make the most of your DK books, or be inspired to find new titles for your classroom!\n

Featured KS1 Lesson Plans\n\nCheck out our full range of \nKey Stage 1 Lesson plans\n.

Year 1 (KS1)

Year 2 (KS1)

Science

Amazing Animals KS1 Lesson Plan

Brilliant Bodies KS1 Lesson Plan

English

Look I’m a Scientist Lesson Plan

IB PYP

History

PSHE and Citizenship

Timelines from Black History: Mary Seacole Lesson Plan

Important Adventures – KS1 lesson plan

Featured KS2 Lesson Plans\n\nMost resources are suitable to be adpated for both Lower or Upper Key Stage 2. Discover more \nKey Stage 2 Lesson Plans\n, or filter by Year group. \n

Year 4 (KS2)

Year 3 (KS2)

Year 5 (KS2)

Year 6 (KS2)

The Black Curriculum: Places KS2 Lesson Activities Guide

Maths

Eyewitness: Climate Change Lesson Plan

English Literature

Life Stories Harriet Tubman Lesson Plan

Geography

DK Timelines of Everything Lesson Plan

Art and Design

DKfindout! Stone Age Classroom Activities Plan

DKfindout! Science Year 5 Lesson Plan

Read more about using DK Learning resources in your classroom\n

Zoe Bullen - Curriculum Lead and Katherine Robertson - English Lead

\nFinding creative ways to help children enjoy learning and reading is a perennial teaching challenge—one that The Oaks Primary School in Bolton has been tackling head-on with their stunning ‘curriculum doorways’. \nSitting right outside the classrooms of each year group, these themed displays are designed to be visually stimulating as well as educational. We spoke with Curriculum Lead Zoe Bullen and English Lead Katherine Robertson to find out more. 

Areas of Learning and Development

ELL (English Language Learning)

Design and Technology

Curriculum Doorways: sparking curious minds with creative classroom displays

Everyone’s an Artist

Amazing Animals: A Great Topic for Your KS1 Class

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