This two-week English unit is based on the book ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle. Week 1 focuses on recounting the story, while Week 2 encourages pupils to explore different foods and express their own likes.

The resource pack includes lesson plans, PowerPoint and PDF lesson slides, lesson resources, tuff tray suggestions, link to customise through Canva, and additional cross-curricular activity ideas to support wider learning opportunities.

The planning has been specifically designed for KS2 pupils with SEND who are working at KS1 level or below. To support accessibility, slides use a dyslexia-friendly approach including Comic Sans font, blue backgrounds, Widgit symbols, minimal text, and clear visual layouts.

Lessons include colourful semantics, verbal discussion, practical activities, and cut-and-stick tasks to ensure all pupils can access and engage with the learning. Activities are carefully scaffolded with simple instructions and uncluttered slides to reduce cognitive load and promote confidence.

Weekly Lesson Structure:

• Monday – Hook lesson - Practical introduction to the week’s learning - Evidence of learning is learning objective, lesson description, and photographs of pupil participation
• Tuesday and Wednesday – Vocabulary or story exploration - Focused work linked to the text - Evidence of learning is completed worksheets
• Thursday – Colourful semantics sentence building - Evidence of learning is completed worksheet
• Friday – Editing sentences - Pupils edit pre-written sentences - Evidence of learning is completed editing worksheet

This resource is ideal for teachers and support staff looking for engaging, highly accessible English lessons that combine literacy development with practical learning experiences for pupils with additional needs.