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Feelings & Friendships 30 ideas

Calm-down breathingSimple breathing and calming techniques
When you feel worriedWhat worry feels like and things that help
Looking after my mental healthThat everyone has mental health, everyday ways to look after it (being active, outdoors, rest, friends and hobbies), noticing when feelings are bigge…
Handling angerNoticing anger and safe ways to let it out
Mistakes help us learnA growth mindset, and trying again
Gratitude and happinessNoticing good things and what helps us feel good
Why sleep mattersWhat happens while we sleep and good bedtime habits
Coping with changeMoving house, a new school and other big changes
MindfulnessNoticing the present moment with calm attention
Loss and griefUnderstanding that grief is a normal feeling after losing a person, a pet or something important, ways to cope, supporting a friend who is grieving,…
Feeling lonely and friendship ups and downsThat everyone feels lonely sometimes and there is no shame in it, how friendships go up and down and can be mended, spotting when a friendship makes…
Families and the people who care for usWhy families matter, what makes family life safe and happy, stable and caring relationships, marriage and civil partnership as a legal commitment int…
Kindness and empathyUnderstanding how others feel and acting kindly
My body belongs to mePersonal space, privacy, safe and unsafe touch, the difference between surprises and secrets, and telling a trusted adult
Sorting out argumentsCalm ways to solve disagreements
Being assertive and setting boundariesSaying what you need clearly and kindly, setting and respecting boundaries with friends and family, the difference between being assertive and being…
Respecting differencesCelebrating differences and treating everyone fairly
TeamworkWorking together, taking on different roles, playing to each other's strengths and sharing ideas
Bullying: what to doRecognising bullying, including online bullying, and how to get help
Online friendshipsTreating people online with the same kindness and respect as face to face, knowing that people online may not be who they say they are, and telling a…
How bodies change in pubertyThe physical and emotional changes of puberty for girls and boys, why they happen, how hormones can affect feelings and moods, and who to talk to wit…
Periods explainedWhat periods are and why they happen, the products people use to manage them, and where to get help and support
Personal hygiene as you growWashing, deodorant and looking after a changing body
Being braveTrying new things and facing fears
Honesty and responsibilityOwning our actions and telling the truth
Setting goalsChoosing a goal, making a plan and sticking with it
Making good decisionsThinking through choices and their consequences
ResilienceBouncing back when things are hard
Giving clear instructionsExplaining how to do something step by step
Prejudice and being an upstanderSpotting prejudice and discrimination and safely speaking up

Healthy Me 24 ideas

Why exercise mattersHow much activity children need each day, fun ways to be active every day, and how moving helps the heart, muscles, sleep and mood
When you feel unwellNoticing when your body does not feel or look right, telling a trusted adult, which adults to talk to in school about your health, and why check-ups…
Drinking waterWhy our bodies need water, and how much
Healthy eatingWhat a balanced diet looks like (the Eatwell Guide), enjoying food and a healthy relationship with it, planning a healthy meal, and why too much suga…
Road safetyCrossing roads, being seen and staying safe near traffic
Railway and level crossing safetyThe dangers of railway lines and electrified tracks, crossing safely at level crossings and footpath crossings, and never playing near the railway
Fire safetyPreventing fires and what to do if there is one
Staying safe outdoorsWhat to do if you get lost, staying with your group, which adults can help you, and never going off with someone without asking your grown-up first
Water safetyStaying safe near water, what to do if you fall into cold water (float to live), and performing safe self-rescue in different water situations
Cycling safelyHelmets, hand signals and road rules for cyclists
Calling 999When and how to call for help in an emergency
Basic first aidCuts and grazes, nosebleeds, bumps to the head, and when to get an adult or call for help
Burns and scaldsCooling a burn and when to get help
ChokingSpotting when someone is choking, encouraging them to cough, getting an adult or calling 999 straight away, and how back blows can help
Asthma and allergic reactionsSpotting an asthma attack or anaphylaxis and how to help
111 or 999?Choosing the right help for different emergencies
Warming up and stretchingWhy and how to warm up before exercise
Fair playWinning, losing and playing fairly
Rules of the gameHow rules make sports fair, from football to netball and cricket
The Olympic GamesThe history of the Olympics and its sports
Invasion gamesRules, skills and basic attacking and defending tactics in games like football, netball, basketball and hockey
Striking and fielding gamesRules, skills and tactics in games like cricket and rounders
Dance: creating and performingPerforming dances using a range of movement patterns, and improving your own performance
Swimming strokesSwimming at least 25 metres and using a range of strokes: front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke

English 17 ideas

Using a dictionaryUsing a dictionary to check meanings, and the first 2 or 3 letters of a word to check its spelling
Dictation: listen and writeListening to sentences read aloud and writing them from memory with the spellings and punctuation learnt so far, including speech marks and apostroph…
Sounds spelt ou, ei, eigh and eyOu for the u sound (young, touch, double, trouble), and ei, eigh and ey for the ay sound (vein, weigh, eight, neighbour, they, obey)
Words from Greek, French and Latin: ch, gue, que and scCh saying k in words from Greek (chorus, school, echo), ch saying sh in words from French (chef, machine), –gue and –que endings (league, tongue, ant…
Standard EnglishStandard English verb forms instead of local spoken forms: we were instead of we was, and I did instead of I done
Myths and legendsMyths and legends from around the world, retelling some aloud, and spotting their themes and conventions
Finding information: retrievalFinding and recording information from non-fiction, and reading books structured in different ways for different purposes
SummarisingIdentifying the main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph and summarising them
How texts are builtHow language, structure and presentation help a text make sense, and themes and conventions across different books
Words in contextChecking that a text makes sense, explaining the meaning of words in context, and asking questions to understand a text better
Write your own storyPlanning a story by looking at similar ones, rehearsing sentences and dialogue aloud, then writing it with a setting, characters and a plot, choosing…
Diaries and recountsWriting about events in the order they happened, in the first person and past tense, using time words and paragraphs, from a diary entry to a recount…
Writing a reportGrouping related ideas into paragraphs, organising paragraphs around a theme, and using headings and subheadings to help the reader find information…
Explanation textsExplaining how or why something happens, such as how a volcano erupts, in steps with headings, diagrams and words like because, so and when
Editing your writingJudging how well writing works, suggesting improvements to grammar and vocabulary (including pronouns), and proofreading for spelling and punctuation
Poetic tricksWords and phrases that catch the reader's interest (alliteration, onomatopoeia) and different forms of poetry, such as free verse, narrative poems an…
Write a poemChoosing words, images and a form for your own poem, then reading it aloud or performing it so the meaning is clear

Science 16 ideas

Asking questions and fair testsAsking relevant questions and choosing the right kind of enquiry, setting up simple practical enquiries and fair tests, observing carefully and measu…
Recording results: tables and bar chartsGathering, recording and presenting data with drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, tables and bar charts, and reporting findings
TeethThe different types of human teeth (incisors, canines, premolars and molars) and the simple job each one does in biting, tearing and grinding food
Germs and the immune systemBacteria and viruses, how the body's defences fight off infections, and how vaccines and medicines help keep us well
Changing environmentsHow environments can change, naturally or because of people, and how this can sometimes put living things in danger
Ocean lifeCreatures of the ocean zones and how they survive
Endangered animalsWell-known endangered animals such as tigers, orangutans and sea turtles, and how nature reserves, breeding programmes and conservation projects help…
Bees and pollinatorsHow honeybees and bumblebees live and work together, how honey is made, why bees and other pollinators are in decline, and what we can do to help them
Birds around usCommon garden birds, how to identify them and what they need
Floating and sinkingWhy some objects float and others sink, how water pushes up on things (upthrust), and how shape and material make a difference, as in boats
Staying safe with electricityAppliances that run on mains electricity or batteries, and how to stay safe around electricity
Stars and constellationsWhat stars are and why they shine, why the Sun is the star nearest to us, and finding constellations, planets and the Moon in the night sky
How rockets workThrust, gravity and how rockets reach space
Life on the space stationHow astronauts live, eat, sleep and work in orbit
Exploring MarsRovers, the planet's features and what a mission to Mars needs
DinosaursHow dinosaurs lived, what they ate and why they disappeared

Money & Life Skills 16 ideas

Budgeting pocket moneyPlanning how to spend, save and share money with a simple budget
How adverts persuade usThe tricks adverts use and thinking before we buy
Value for moneyComparing prices, unit prices and deals to make smart choices
Giving and charityHow charities work and ways to help with money and time
Earning money (KS1 / KS2)How people get money, such as earning it from a job, pocket money or gifts, and what that money is used for
Paying by card and onlineHow cards, phones and online payments work, and staying safe
Run a lemonade stallCosts, prices, customers, profit and loss from running a small business
Job stereotypes (KS1 / KS2)Why any job can be for anyone
Planning my dayMaking a simple plan, to-do lists and managing time
Kitchen safety and simple cookingKeeping safe and clean in the kitchen: washing hands, clean surfaces, storing food safely, taking care with hot pans and ovens, and following a recip…
Looking after a petWhat pets need every day and caring for animals responsibly
Growing your own foodPlanting seeds, caring for plants and growing vegetables
Asking for helpKnowing who to ask, asking clearly for help at home, at school and when out, and keeping on asking until someone listens
Recycling and sorting wasteWhat can be recycled, composted or reused, and why it matters
Sewing on a buttonSimple repairs with a needle and thread
Knife skills: bridge and clawCutting food safely with the bridge and claw grips

Earth & Geography 15 ideas

Grid referencesFinding places with four- and six-figure grid references and the 8 points of the compass, including on Ordnance Survey maps
Using atlases, globes and digital mapsUsing maps, atlases, globes and digital mapping to find countries and describe the features studied
FieldworkObserving, measuring, recording and presenting the human and physical features of the local area with sketch maps, plans, graphs and digital technolo…
Famous landmarksLandmarks around the world and the stories behind them
Flags of the worldWhat flags show and how their designs tell stories
Region study: a region of North or South AmericaStudying one region of North or South America, such as the Amazon or California, in depth, and comparing its human and physical geography with a regi…
Region study: a region of EuropeStudying one region of a European country, such as the Alps or southern Italy, in depth, and comparing its human and physical geography with a region…
CoastsThe UK coastline and where its coasts are, coastal features such as cliffs, beaches, bays and harbours, seaside towns, and how people use the coast
The water cycleThe water cycle as part of physical geography: how water evaporates from seas and lakes, forms clouds, falls as rain or snow and flows back to the se…
CloudsTypes of cloud and what they tell us about the weather
Crystals and mineralsCrystals, gems and how minerals form
Plastic and the oceanHow plastic reaches the sea and what we can do
Saving energy and water at home (KS1 / KS2)Simple ways families can use less energy and water
Nature walk explorerNoticing plants, animals and seasonal changes on a walk
Be a wildlife scientist (KS1 / KS2)Surveying plants and animals in your school grounds or park

Technology 15 ideas

Search enginesUsing search engines effectively, choosing good search words, and how results are selected and ranked, including adverts and sponsored results
Strong passwords and privacyCreating strong passwords, keeping them secret, and using privacy settings to keep accounts and personal information safe
Healthy screen timeBalancing screens with sleep, play and people, and avoiding harmful content online
Collecting and presenting dataUsing software such as spreadsheets to collect, sort, analyse and present data as tables and charts, and judging what the data shows
Online gaming safetyChat, strangers, in-game purchases and taking breaks
Cyberbullying: spot it, stop it, report itBeing kind and respectful online, recognising online bullying, how to respond, and where to get help
How planes flyLift, thrust, drag and weight
How bridges stand upBeams, arches, suspension bridges and strong shapes
How a bicycle worksGears, brakes, and how pedalling moves you
How clocks workPendulums, gears and keeping time
Frame and shell structuresHow to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures, such as frames and shells, using triangles
Tools and techniques for accurate makingChoosing and using tools such as saws, bench hooks, hand drills and glue guns safely, measuring and marking out accurately, and neat joining and fini…
Textiles and sewingChoosing fabrics for their properties and look, joining them, and designing with textiles using pattern pieces
Cooking savoury dishesPreparing and cooking a variety of mainly savoury dishes using techniques such as peeling, chopping, grating, mixing and baking, and planning them wi…
RobotsHow robots sense, decide and move

World & Society 14 ideas

Festivals around the worldHow people celebrate festivals such as Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Hanukkah and Lunar New Year
Food around the worldTraditional dishes and where they come from
Games from around the worldTraditional children's games from many countries
ChristianityWhat Christians believe, their special places, books and celebrations
IslamWhat Muslims believe, their special places, books and celebrations
JudaismWhat Jewish people believe, their special places, books and celebrations
HinduismWhat Hindus believe, their special places, books and celebrations
SikhismWhat Sikhs believe, their special places, books and celebrations
BuddhismWhat Buddhists believe, their special places, teachings and texts, and celebrations
Children's rightsThe rights every child has and why they matter
Voting and electionsWhy we vote and how elections work
Volunteering and communityWays to help your community
What makes a good friend?Exploring friendship through questions and stories
What is fair?Thinking about fairness with puzzles and stories

Languages 13 ideas

Hobbies, likes and dislikes in FrenchSports, hobbies and foods, saying what you like and don't like and why (j'aime, je n'aime pas, parce que), and asking a friend
British Sign Language basicsFingerspelling and first signs in BSL
Family and pets in FrenchDescribing your family and pets in French, speaking and writing short sentences
Days, months and weather in FrenchDates, days, months and talking about the weather in French, reading and writing short phrases
Stories and poems in FrenchEnjoying simple stories and poems in French, reading them carefully to understand them, and working out new words with help from a dictionary
My town and directions in FrenchPlaces in a town, saying what there is in your town, and asking for and giving simple directions in French
Family and pets in SpanishDescribing your family and pets in Spanish, speaking and writing short sentences
Hobbies, likes and dislikes in SpanishSports, hobbies and foods, saying what you like and don't like and why (me gusta, no me gusta, porque), and asking a friend
Spanish phonics and pronunciationThe sounds of Spanish, such as ll, ñ, j and the rolled rr, linking spelling, sound and meaning, and reading words aloud with accurate pronunciation a…
Stories and poems in SpanishEnjoying simple stories and poems in Spanish, reading them carefully to understand them, and working out new words with help from a dictionary
My town and directions in SpanishPlaces in a town, saying what there is in your town, and asking for and giving simple directions in Spanish
Hello around the worldGreetings in many languages and where they are spoken
Days, months and weather in SpanishDates, days, months and the weather in Spanish, reading and writing short phrases

Arts & Music 12 ideas

Listening and remembering soundsListening with attention to detail and recalling sounds and patterns from memory
Reading musicReading notes, rests and rhythms on the stave, and other ways of writing music down, such as graphic scores
The dimensions of music: timbre, texture and structureListening for and using pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture and structure, and how composers use them to create effects
PrintmakingImproving printmaking techniques: press, block and mono printing, layering colours and repeating patterns
Drawing and shadingImproving drawing with pencil and charcoal: looking closely, using line, tone and shading to show shape and form, and drawing objects from different…
Painting techniquesMixing tints, tones and shades, using watercolour washes and different brushes and strokes, and painting from observation
OrigamiFolding paper into shapes and animals
Build a model townPlanning and building a model from recycled materials
Weaving and knotsSimple weaving and useful knots
How animation worksFrames, flipbooks and stop motion
Making a comicPanels, speech bubbles and telling a story in pictures
Taking great photosFraming, light and telling a story with a picture

Thinking Skills 11 ideas

Logic puzzlesReasoning step by step to solve puzzles
Patterns and codesSpotting patterns and cracking simple codes
Shape puzzlesSolving shape puzzles such as tangrams and pentominoes: turning, flipping and fitting 2D shapes together to fill an outline, and reasoning about whic…
Strategy gamesThinking ahead and planning moves
Asking good questionsCuriosity, and questions that help us learn
Memory tricksWays to remember things better
Focus and concentrationHow attention works and how to focus
Solve it step by stepBreaking big problems into small steps
Brainstorming ideasWays to come up with lots of ideas
Be an inventorSpotting a problem, understanding who it affects, coming up with ideas, and building and testing a solution
Creative thinking challengesComing up with many original ideas and improving them

Maths 9 ideas

Times tablesAll the times tables up to 12 × 12 and their division facts, and counting in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 1,000, ready for the multiplication tables…
Mental maths strategiesUsing place value and known facts to multiply and divide in your head, including multiplying by 0 and 1, dividing by 1 and multiplying three numbers…
Dividing by 10 and 100Dividing one- and two-digit numbers by 10 and 100, and naming the value of each digit in the answer as ones, tenths and hundredths
FractionsFamilies of equivalent fractions shown with diagrams, finding fractions of amounts (including non-unit fractions where the answer is a whole number,…
Telling the timeReading, writing and converting times between analogue and digital 12-hour and 24-hour clocks, and converting hours to minutes, minutes to seconds, y…
Two-step word problemsSolving two-step adding and subtracting problems in real-life contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
Word problems: multiplication and divisionSolving word problems with multiplying and adding, including multiplying a two-digit number by a one-digit number, scaling and harder correspondence…
Word problems: fractions and decimalsSolving problems with fractions of quantities, including non-unit fractions where the answer is a whole number, and simple measure and money problems…
Word problems: measures and timeEstimating, comparing and calculating measures and money in pounds and pence, and solving problems that convert hours to minutes, minutes to seconds,…

History 9 ideas

Ancient SumerWhere and when the first civilisations appeared, and Ancient Sumer's achievements: cities, farming and writing
The TudorsHenry VIII and his six wives, Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada, and everyday life for rich and poor in Tudor England (1485–1603), noticing what cha…
Local history studyInvestigating our local area's past through maps, buildings and records, and how we know about the past from sources
Thinking like a historianPlacing the periods studied on a timeline, finding out about the past from different sources, asking good questions about change, cause and significa…
The AztecsAztec cities, farming and daily life
Ada LovelaceAda Lovelace's life and her notes on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, often called the first computer program
The wheel and early inventionsInventions that changed daily life long ago
The printing pressHow printing changed how ideas spread
From telephone to smartphoneHow talking at a distance developed

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