Curriculum Lessons
UK National Curriculum — Reception through Year 7
Introduction to Programming
A friendly first guide to programming, explaining what programs are, the key ideas and how to start at home.
Algorithms Are Instructions
Year 1 learn that an algorithm is a clear set of ordered instructions, with fun unplugged activities.
Putting Instructions in Order
Year 1 explore sequencing, learning why the order of instructions matters in programming.
Bee-Bot Directions
Year 2 use Bee-Bots to learn about directions, routes and simple programming commands.
Finding and Fixing Bugs
Year 2 learn what bugs are and how to debug a simple program step by step.
Creating Patterns With Code
Year 2 explore repetition and loops by creating patterns with simple code.
Shapes All Around Us
Year 1 discover that shapes are everywhere and learn the first names of 2D shapes.
Sides and Corners of 2D Shapes
Year 2 count and describe the sides and corners of 2D shapes.
Lines, Segments and Rays
Year 2 learn about lines, line segments and rays, plus parallel and perpendicular lines.
Types of Angles
Year 3 learn about right, acute and obtuse angles and how to spot them.
Symmetry and Reflection
Year 3 explore line symmetry, reflection and symmetry in nature.
3D Shapes and Their Properties
Year 3 learn the names and properties of common 3D shapes.
Area and Perimeter Basics
Year 3 learn to find the perimeter and area of simple shapes.
What Is a Computer Program?
An introduction to computer programs for Year 1, explaining how programs are simply clear step by step instructions.
World War II: The Home Front
Learn how life on the home front changed during World War II.
Evolution and Inheritance
Learn how animals and plants evolve over time and pass on characteristics.
Climate Change
Understand what climate change is, its causes, and what we can do about it.
Medieval Britain
Explore life in medieval Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the Black Death.
Population and Settlements
Learn about population distribution, types of settlements, and why people live where they do.
Cells and Organisms
Learn about the building blocks of life: cells, their structures, and how they form organisms.
Algebra Basics
Introduction to algebra, including variables, expressions, and simple equations.
Forces and Motion
Explore gravity, friction, air resistance, and how forces affect motion.
The Water Cycle
Learn how water moves around our planet through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Ancient Egypt
Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt, from pyramids to pharaohs.
Poetry: Using Imagery
Learn to use vivid imagery, similes, and metaphors to bring poetry to life.
Map Skills and Grid References
Learn to read maps using grid references, symbols, and compass directions.
Area and Perimeter
Learn to calculate the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares.
The Roman Empire
Discover the Roman Empire, its army, and its impact on Britain.
Creative Writing: Adventure Stories
Learn the structure of adventure stories and write your own exciting tale.
Story Settings and Characters
Learn to describe settings and create interesting characters for your stories.
Introduction to Coding
Learn the basics of coding with simple algorithms and sequences.
Fractions: Halves and Quarters
Learn to find halves and quarters of shapes and quantities.
The Great Fire of London
Learn about the Great Fire of London in 1666 and how it changed the city forever.
Multiplication as Repeated Addition
Understand multiplication as groups of objects and repeated addition.
Plants and Growth
Learn what plants need to grow and the parts of a plant.
Continents and Oceans
Learn the seven continents and five oceans of our world.
Counting to 10
Learn to count objects from 1 to 10 with fun hands-on activities.
Materials and Their Properties
Discover different materials like wood, plastic, metal, and fabric, and learn their properties.
Seasonal Changes
Explore the four seasons and how nature changes throughout the year.
Addition Within 20
Learn to add numbers up to 20 using number lines, objects, and mental strategies.
Sentence Writing
Learn to write simple sentences with a capital letter and full stop.
Phonics: CVC Words
Learn to read and write consonant-vowel-consonant words like cat, dog, and sun.
Fractions: Halves and Quarters
Explore halves and quarters using shapes, objects, and visual models.
The Great Fire of London
Travel back to 1666 and discover how the Great Fire of London changed the city forever.
Introduction to Plants
Discover the parts of a plant and what they need to grow through observation and hands-on activities.
Addition and Subtraction to 20
Learn to add and subtract numbers up to 20 using objects, drawings, and number lines.