Primary English
Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet
The story of the 'star-crossed lovers' is told by the character Rosaline, Romeo's unrequited love, in this adaptation of nine short videos, ideal for classroom activities.
- AttributionKS2 âą 9-11
A Midsummer Night's Dream
This adaptation is faithful to the characters and plot of Shakespeare's original and also references the original language throughout.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Macbeth
Shakespeare's play of murder and witchcraft is told in eight short videos, providing writing and drama performance opportunities.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
The Tempest
The Tempest told in 8 video clips. A ship returning from Africa is caught in a ferocious storm. On a nearby island Prospero, once Duke of Milan, has plans for those on board...
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Shakespeare Retold
A series of ten stories written by well-known childrenâs authors, including Frank Cottrell Boyce and Geraldine McCaughrean. Each story is inspired by or based on a play by William Shakespeare.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Shakespeare in Shorts
Short videos retelling of some of William Shakespeare's most well-known plays set to modern music. They are a great way of consolidating key aspects, or to use for revision of the plot and characters.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
i.am.Will Shakespeare
Newsround's Ricky Boleto and Leah Gooding go in search of William Shakespeare, exploring his life, his world, his theatre, and some of his most famous plays.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
This online archive provides schools, colleges and universities across the UK with access to hundreds of ±«Óătv television and radio broadcasts of Shakespeareâs plays, sonnets and documentaries about Shakespeare.
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Punctuation Rules
A series of short videos exploring the rules of punctuation - using professional work environments to demonstrate the true relevance.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Wonderful Words
Looking at prefixes, suffixes, homophones and silent letters.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Supermovers: KS1 English Collection
Song and movement routines covering grammar rules, prefixes and suffixes, the alphabet and more.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Supermovers: KS2 English Collection
A series of fun and exciting Super Movers videos focusing on learning objectives such as homophones, punctuation and relative clauses.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Super Movers KS1: Capital letters and full stops
Learn all about capital letters and full stops with the Hip Hop Granny.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Super Movers KS1: Days of the week
Learn days of the week with the Cheerleader and get up and moving!
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Super Movers KS1: Noun phrases
Learn about noun phrases with the Rapping Unicorn's song and movement routine.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Super Movers KS2: Inverted commas with Mr Smith
Mr Smith has a song and dance routine to inspire pupils to learn about inverted commas.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Reading and writing
Bringing Books to Life collection 1
Celebrity presenters share what they love about their favourite books including 'The Worst Witch' by Jill Murphy and 'The Firework-Makerâs Daughter' by Philip Pullman
- AttributionKS1/KS2 âą Ages 5-11
Bringing Books to Life collection 2
A second collection featuring favourite books including 'Cosmic' by Frank Cottrell Boyce and Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 âą Ages 5-11
Little Red Riding Hood
The story of Little Red Riding Hood told over the course of seven fun videos. There have been rumours of a wolf on the prowl in the woods...
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Jack and the Beanstalk
The classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk told in 14 short video clips. Jack and his Ma are penniless and without food. Jack takes Daisy the cow to sell at market, but instead of money he returns with five magic beans...
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Folktales From Around The World
A series of short animated films based on folktales from around the world. The series includes stories from Brazil, India, Israel, Iraq, Pakistan and Nigeria. Narrated by Maureen Lipman, Meera Syal and others.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Lakshmi and the Clever Washerwoman
The traditional Hindu tale of Lakshmi and the Clever Washerwoman is told in two short videos - accompanied by worksheets and suggestions for activities.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
The West African traditional tale of Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock is told in two short videos - accompanied by worksheets and suggestions for activities.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Viking Sagas
Stories from Norse mythology told in a fun but faithful style. The stories feature famous characters such as Loki, Odin and Thor.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson's famous tale of pirates and treasure is told in 10 video clips. Jim Hawkins is bored with his life and dreams of adventure...
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Beowulf
The Anglo-Saxon story of Beowulf told in 3 short animated videos. Beowulf sails to Denmark to help Hrothgar and his people in their battle with the monster Grendel.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Roald Dahl - Extracts
A collection of extracts from Roald Dahl texts read by Eniola Aluko, Bella Ramsey and Sir Michael Palin.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Watch the classic 14th century chivalric romance poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight told in six short video clips.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
The Tales of Beatrix Potter
A selection of Beatrix Potterâs best-loved tales are brought to life for a young audience by an all-star cast: Jim Broadbent, Sally Hawkins, Miranda Richardson and Alison Steadman.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Aesop's Fables
Aesop's best-known fables are brought to life in audio/video adaptations for children aged 5 to 9. Each story is five minutes long and read by an all-star cast including Brenda Blethyn, the late Richard Briers, Lindsay Duncan, Richard E Grant, Jane Horrocks, Jonathan Pryce and Alison Steadman.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
'The Breakfast Club Adventures' by Marcus Rashford
±«Óătv Teach have partnered with The National Literacy Trust to help teachers explore Marcus Rashford's book, âThe Breakfast Club Adventures', in primary schools.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Full-length versions of our animated series
Full versions (all episodes combined) of a selection of our animated series - this may be useful for parents/carers working with children at home.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 âą Ages 5-11
Types of text
How to create a comic
Produced in partnership with Beano and offering primary pupils expert tips and advice on comic creation.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: A Musical for Schools
This musical has been inspired by the book and animated short film adaption of the same name. It makes an ideal musical performance lasting about one hour.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Joseph Coelho - Understanding Poetry
Poet Joseph Coelho shows us that poetry is relatable, fun, and can open up new ways of understanding and expressing your emotions and thoughts.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 âą Ages 5-11
Primary Poetry
A range of poems to explore with your class. Together you can read, discuss and appreciate the poems, and maybe even learn some by heart to perform as individuals or as a class.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 âą Ages 5-11
'New Beginningsâ by Tony Walsh
A performance of the poem, âNew Beginningsâ, by the poet Tony Walsh, on the set of the Writing and Performance Poetry Live Lesson.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
The Facts About Non-Fiction
With the help of some well-known faces, including Michael Rosen and Chris Packham, these short films for primary schools are designed to help pupils make their non-fiction writing the best it can be.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 âą Ages 5-11
Creative writing
Short video clips and resources focusing on how to write different types of text, including a poem, a TV show script, song lyrics and a news story.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Speaking and listening
Primary Drama Workshop
A series of three CPD videos offering guidance to the non-specialist teachers on how to use classroom drama activities with their pupils.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Audio stories
Stories cover a broad range of primary topics and are typically about 5 minutes long. Ideal for fostering speaking and listening skills and stimulating children's imaginations.
- AttributionKS1 âą Ages 5-7
Once Upon a Time...
Six classic fairy tales are reimagined and retold through dance, movement and animation, without dialogue and with specially composed music - offering opportunity for children to write and perform their own interpretations.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
±«Óătv Teach Live Lessons are half hour interactive programmes to support teachers and bring curriculum content to life.
500 Words 2024 â Live Lesson
Inspire your class to write a story they would love to read with our 500 Words Live Lesson.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
Remembrance â Literacy Live Lesson
Poet and Childrenâs Laureate Joseph Coelho shares techniques and poetic devices, and children will come away inspired to write their own poems and reflective pieces.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
500 Words 2023 â Live Lesson
This curriculum-linked literacy programme, broadcast live from the Story Museum in Oxford, gives KS2 pupils the tools to create their own original short stories.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11
World Book Day 2023 â Live Lesson
Created in partnership with World Book Day, this curriculum-linked English Live Lesson focuses on reading for pleasure through fun interactive activities and aims to encourage your pupilsâ love of books and a positive attitude towards reading.
- AttributionKS2 âą Ages 7-11