Introducing our comprehensive KS2 Hinduism study resource, designed to make teaching this complex religion accessible and engaging. This package includes a Smart Notebook slideshow and a host of supporting resources for an immersive learning experience. Over the course of six detailed lessons, your students will delve into the fascinating world of Hinduism. Our interactive whiteboard slides, meticulously crafted lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities are all designed to support your class through this journey. The key learning objectives for your pupils include: Understanding the relationship between Hindu stories like those of Krishna and Rama, and the belief that God descends to Earth when evil threatens good. Recognizing the connection between Hindu stories and the concept of a personal, devotional relationship between God and the individual. Comprehending the significance of service (seva) to others in expressing devotion to God. Learning about the existence of well-established Hindu communities in Britain and their traditionally-designed mandirs in cities like London. Grasping the importance of devotion in Hindu worship practices at home and in the mandir, such as puja, arti, prashad. Appreciating the belief that God is in everyone and everything, and its implications on how Hindus lead their lives. Drawing parallels between Hindu narratives about gods and human experiences in striving to live a good life. Our resource also focuses on developing students’ skills in: Utilising specialist vocabulary to communicate their understanding of Hindu beliefs, teachings, practices, and symbols. Using and interpreting various sources — including Hindu scriptures, traditional stories, murtis, the mandir, artefacts, pictures, symbols, songs, music, festival food, media, and ICT/the internet — to gain insight into Hindu beliefs, teachings, and practices. With our KS2 Hinduism study resource, we aim to provide a rich, engaging, and informative exploration of Hinduism for your students. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together.

In this 3 week unit the children will be writing their own adventure narrative based on the story ‘Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs’. In this Unit pack there are highly detailed plans, interactive whiteboard slides and highly differentiated worksheets to suit all children. Learning Outcomes: Familiarisation with text: I am learning to understand and investigate adventure and mystery stories. I am learning to identify characters’ emotions and behaviors. Capturing ideas: I am learning to use the language features of an adventure and mystery story. Analysing Text, language features and organisation: I am learning to plan, present and write an adventure story. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: End of Unit (Big Writing) I am learning to/ I can: write a pirate adventure story. Toolkit for children: I can write an adventure story opening. Own target I can write in the past tense. e.g. saw, asked, replied, looked. I can use adjectives, verbs and nouns e.g. They sailed towards the island on the sapphire ocean. I can use a variety of punctuation. e.g “Could that be his cave?” I can use a variety of openers. e.g. Slicing his sword towards him…, As he sailed to the island…, When the battle was over…

Key Details: Focus Text: Ice Trap! By Meredit Hooper 3 Week writing unit Includes plans, slides, resources. ICE TRAP! Shackleton’s Incredible Expedition by Meredith Hooper illustrated by M.P Robertson This picture book tells the true story of the expedition led by Ernest Shackleton which aimed to traverse the Antarctic. Although unsuccessful in his aim, and frequently overshadowed by the exploits of Scott and Amundsen, Shackleton’s adventure is remarkable for the story it tells of bravery, endurance, loyalty and leadership. Despite incredible challenges he managed to ensure all 27 of his men survived being trapped in the ice and marooned on an uninhabited island. Overall aims of this teaching sequence. • To appreciate why stories are memorable and characters exciting • To consider how particular situations make individuals behave as they do • To explore dilemmas, empathising with characters • To learn about the differences between information and fiction texts. • To produce a range of writing to respond to text through role play and dramatisation. This teaching sequence is approximately 3 weeks long if spread out over 15 sessions. The book supports teachers to teach about character development, emotional response and changes of setting in a narrative which references a true historic event. The narrative structure is carefully crafted and the characters and settings are well drawn, offering young readers a good model for their own story planning and descriptive writing. The historical time frame and reports of events are factually accurate offering an exciting true story of rescue and survival. Before beginning this sequence it would be useful to collect globes, world maps, a map of the Antarctic and books about the area, its geography and wild life and books about other Antarctic expeditions. Prepare an A3 class journal to use to make notes in during this sequence Also give each child a notebook or use the mini journal provided as Shackleton’s log. The mini journal also provides some additional related activities which could be used during guided reading or for home learning tasks.

Discover the power of storytelling with our 2-week writing unit. This immersive learning experience is designed to help you craft your own version of a familiar story, honing your writing skills and fostering your creative imagination. Our comprehensive program includes Smart Notebook Slides, Models, Plans, and Activities, providing a rich array of resources to support your learning journey. The main learning outcomes are progressive, allowing you to revisit each stage in the teaching cycle as needed. Familiarisation with Text: Learn to listen, re-tell, read, and explore a story, delving deep into the text and understanding its nuances. Capturing Ideas: Develop your ability to generate words and phrases from the text, while also learning to collaborate effectively in a group setting. Analysing Text, Language Features, and Organisation: Enhance your understanding of sentence structure, focusing particularly on the role of subordinate clauses. Demonstration/Shared/Supported/Joint Construction Writing: Plan and write an imaginative, sequenced story, drawing upon your knowledge and experiences of a text. By the end of the unit, you’ll be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to write your own version of a familiar story, truly bringing your creativity to life. Join us for this transformative writing journey, where you’ll not only learn but also discover the joy of creating your own narrative. Let’s unlock your potential and dive into the world of storytelling together.

Travel back in time with your students and embark on an electrifying journey with our comprehensive class assembly script! This resource is all about the fascinating evolution of electricity, featuring key figures like Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Our assembly script is designed to educate and entertain, making it perfect for a memorable class performance in front of the whole school. It’s not just a script - it’s a complete package that will make planning your assembly both easy and fun. What’s Included? Detailed Script: Our script is meticulously crafted, covering the significant milestones in the history of electricity. From the ancient Greeks’ discovery of static electricity to the modern advancements in renewable energy sources, the script engages students in an interactive learning experience. Character List: We provide a character list that outlines 30 roles, each representing different eras or key figures in the history of electricity. This makes assigning parts to your students straightforward and ensures everyone has a role to play. Recommended Props List: To bring the script to life, we include a list of recommended props. These visual aids will help illustrate the concepts and events in the script, making the performance more engaging and memorable. Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types: We understand that every class is unique, so we’ve included suggestions for adapting the script to suit different year groups and school types. By using this resource, you’ll not only be preparing an informative and entertaining assembly, but you’ll also be facilitating a deeper understanding of a key scientific concept. This resource is available for download on the TES website. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out our other resources designed to make teaching a more enriching and less stressful experience. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources!

Introducing our comprehensive Resource - a class assembly script about the Suffragettes, designed to help teachers easily prepare for their class assembly. This engaging and educational script is perfect for a performance in front of the whole school, providing students with an opportunity to learn about and showcase an important period in history. This resource comes complete with a detailed script that brings the Suffragettes’ struggle for women’s suffrage to life. The script vividly portrays the courage and determination of these pioneering women, making it both educational and inspiring. To ensure a smooth production, we’ve included a character list detailing each role’s significance and personality traits. We’ve also provided a list of recommended props to enhance the realism and impact of your performance. One of the standout features of this resource is the list of Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types. This allows you to tailor the script to suit your specific needs, ensuring it’s appropriate and engaging for your audience, regardless of age or school type. But that’s not all! If you need to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs. It’s fully editable, allowing you to customize the script as per your requirements. We invite you to check out our other resources on the TES website. For additional helpful resources, including lesson plans, classroom activities, and more, visit our website at The Teaching Couple. With our resources, you’ll have everything you need to create an engaging, informative, and memorable class assembly. Make learning fun and history come alive with our Suffragettes Class Assembly Script Resource!

This unit pack contains plans, IWB, resources, differentiation ideas and key questions. This unit could be edited easily to have just a focus on the UK or just a focus on Greece. In this 10 lesson Geography unit the class will learn about: 1 Name and locate cities of the United Kingdom and their identifying human and physical characteristics L.O: I am learning to name and locate cities in the UK 2 Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe concentrating on their key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities L.O: I am learning to identify the human and physical features of the UK. 3 Use the 8 points of a compass, 4 figure grid references, symbols and key to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world L.O: I am learning about the 8 points of a compass and 4 figure grid references 4 Explain weather patterns around the UK and a studied area. L.O: I am learning about weather patterns around the UK 5 Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe concentrating on their key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities L.O: I am learning to identify countries and their capital cities in Europe. 6 Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe concentrating on their key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities L.O: I am learning to locate Greece and identify the physical and human features of modern day Greece 7 Identify the position and significance of the Equator, Arctic and Antarctic Circle L.O: I am learning about the significance of the Equator, Artic and Antartic circle 8 Recognise that there are similarities and differences between regions L.O: I am learning to understand the similarities and differences between London and Athens. 9 Identify key aspects of human geography and how the land is used 9.L.O: I am learning to explain why Greece is a popular tourist destination 10 Identify key aspects of human geography and how the land is used 10.L.O: I am learning about how Greece is fighting climate change (Eco Focus)

In this unit children will be re-introduced to the topic of electricity. This 7 lesson unit pack includes interactive whiteboard slides, detailed lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities to support your class. Pupils will be taught to: • identify common appliances that run on electricity • construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers • identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery • recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit • recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors. Working scientifically skills to be worked on: • asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them • setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests • making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers • gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions • recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables • reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions • using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions • identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes • using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings.

Are you a teacher planning your next class assembly? Our Maths Class Assembly Script is the perfect resource to ensure a smooth, entertaining, and educational performance by your students. This resource is not just a script; it’s a comprehensive guide that aids teachers in preparing for their class assembly. It comes complete with a detailed script that weaves in the magic of mathematics into everyday activities, an extensive character list for up to 30 students, and a recommended list of props to bring the performance to life. One of the unique features of our Class Assembly Script is its adaptability. We understand that every class, year group, and school type is different. That’s why we’ve included a list of adaptations for other year groups and school types, ensuring this resource is flexible to your specific needs. The Maths Class Assembly Script is designed to engage the audience while highlighting the importance and relevance of mathematics in our daily lives. From mapping the stars to recycling waste, reading books, and even dreaming, it shows how maths is everywhere! Check out this resource on the TES website and discover how it can make your next class assembly a memorable one. And don’t forget to visit our website The Teaching Couple for more fantastic resources to assist in your teaching journey. With our Maths Class Assembly Script, you’ll have everything you need to create a captivating and educational performance that your students will enjoy and the rest of the school will remember. Explore our other resources on TES and our website for more high-quality, teacher-friendly materials.

Embark on an engaging journey across the United Kingdom with this comprehensive class assembly script. This resource is designed to help educators effortlessly prepare for a class assembly that will captivate and educate both students and staff alike. Our class assembly script takes you on a tour of the United Kingdom, exploring its rich cultural diversity, historical landmarks, celebrated personalities, and cherished traditions. Students will have the opportunity to embody characters representing various regions, religions, sports, and more, fostering an environment of inclusivity and understanding. This script is not merely a narration; it’s a dynamic blend of dialogue, character interactions, and vivid descriptions that bring the spirit of the UK alive right in your school auditorium. Characters range from historical figures like Sir Isaac Newton to contemporary icons like J.K. Rowling, and representations of various students from diverse backgrounds across the UK. But the learning doesn’t stop at the script! This resource also includes a detailed list of props needed for the performance, adding a tangible dimension to the experience and making preparation easier for teachers. Whether you’re a seasoned educator looking for a fresh approach to teaching about the UK, or you’re searching for a ready-to-use, informative, and entertaining content for your next class assembly, this script is the perfect resource. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources!

Introducing our comprehensive ‘Living Things & Their Habitats’ unit, designed for Year 2 students and inclusive of 6 detailed lessons. This meticulously crafted unit comes with engaging whiteboard slides, in-depth lesson plans, and an array of supporting resources. The core curriculum revolves around: • Delving into the distinctions among living, dead, and never-alive entities. • Comprehending how diverse habitats cater to the distinct needs of various animals and plants, and their interdependencies. • Identifying and naming a wide range of plants and animals within their specific habitats, including micro-habitats. • Understanding how animals source their food from plants and other creatures through the concept of a simple food chain, and identifying different food sources. Moreover, the unit also emphasizes ‘Working Scientifically Skills’ including: • Encouraging curiosity through asking simple questions and understanding that there can be multiple answers. • Observing keenly with the aid of simple equipment. • Identifying and classifying based on observations. • Using observations and ideas to propose answers to questions. • Gathering and recording data to facilitate answering questions. The whiteboard content is developed using SmartNotebook and also includes a PowerPoint version for your convenience. Please note, the PowerPoint version may require personal editing to suit your teaching style.

Introduce your school to the inspiring story of Greta Thunberg with our comprehensive class assembly script resource. Designed to captivate and educate, this package is perfect for a class performance that will leave the entire school motivated to take action for the environment. What’s Included: Detailed Script: Our script is thoughtfully written to engage students and audiences alike, detailing Greta Thunberg’s journey as a young environmental activist. It includes dialogue, stage directions, and powerful monologues that will resonate with the audience. Character List: We provide a clear list of characters, making casting straightforward and ensuring that each student knows their role in the performance. List of Recommended Props: To enhance the visual impact of your assembly, we’ve included a curated list of props that are easy to source and effective in bringing the story to life. Adaptations for Other Year Groups and School Types: Our resource is versatile and adaptable, with suggestions for tailoring the script to fit different age groups and educational settings, ensuring inclusivity and relevance for all students. Editable PDF: For those who wish to make custom edits, simply upload the PDF to Google Docs, and you’ll have full control to tweak the script to your liking. Why Choose Our Greta Thunberg Class Assembly Script? Educational: This script not only entertains but also educates students on the pressing issue of climate change, encouraging them to think critically about their role in the environment. Inspirational: The story of Greta Thunberg is a testament to the power of youth voice and activism, inspiring students to believe in their ability to make a difference. Engaging: With various roles and interactive elements, students will be fully engaged in the performance, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Easy to Use: We’ve taken the guesswork out of organizing a class assembly, providing you with all the necessary tools for a successful performance. Discover More Resources: If you love this resource, we invite you to explore our other educational materials on the TES website. We’re committed to providing high-quality content that enriches the learning experience. For even more helpful resources, visit our website at The Teaching Couple, where we share our passion for education through a wide range of teaching aids, lesson plans, and classroom activities.

Introducing our Geography Class Assembly Script - a comprehensive, engaging, and easy-to-use resource designed to make your class assembly a resounding success! This detailed script takes your students on an exciting journey around the world, exploring different aspects of geography from the comfort of your school. Our script is tailor-made for a class assembly performance, complete with a well-structured storyline, a diverse character list, and a recommended list of props. It’s designed to educate and entertain, using dialogues, demonstrations, and visual aids to bring the world of geography alive. The script includes a range of characters from explorers and scientists to migrants and environmentalists, ensuring every student can find a role that suits them. The props list includes everyday items, making it budget-friendly and easy to organize. One of the standout features of this resource is its adaptability. We provide a list of Adaptations For Other Year Groups and School Types, ensuring that the script can be customized to suit your specific needs. Whether you’re teaching a younger class or an older group, in a rural school or an urban setting, our script can be adjusted to fit. But that’s not all! If you want to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs and voila - it becomes editable. You can add your unique touch, tweak dialogues, or even add new scenes. And once you’ve experienced the magic of our Geography Class Assembly Script, don’t forget to check out our other resources on the TES website. We offer a wide range of educational materials designed to make teaching and learning fun and effective. For more helpful resources, visit our website The Teaching Couple. We’re dedicated to supporting educators with high-quality, practical resources that make teaching less about stress and more about success! So why wait? Bring the world into your classroom with our Geography Class Assembly Script today! Let’s explore, learn, and respect our diverse and beautiful Earth together.

Dive into the Art of Poetry with Our ‘Cinquain Poem’ Unit for Year 3/4 Unlock the beauty and brevity of poetry with our one-week ‘Cinquain Poem’ unit, tailored for Year 3/4 students. This educational journey introduces the unique structure and linguistic elements of a Cinquain poem, providing pupils with the chance to create their very own poetic masterpieces. Throughout the week, your class will not only learn the intricacies of crafting a Cinquain poem but also explore other poetic techniques to enhance their creative expression. Engaging games and activities are integrated to spark their imaginations and encourage the use of vivid language. Leverage the engaging content from Simon Mole’s YouTube channel as specified in the lesson plan, including the interactive ‘Yes and…’ game, to further inspire your students’ poetic endeavors. Weekly Timetable: Day 1: Students will learn to identify the key features of a Cinquain poem, setting the foundation for their understanding of this poetic form. Day 2: The focus will be on incorporating alliteration to add a lyrical twist to their Cinquain poems, enriching the sound and rhythm of their words. Day 3: Students will gather a palette of language ideas, collecting words and phrases that evoke emotion and imagery for their Cinquain poem. Day 4: The culmination of the unit sees students applying their newfound knowledge and creativity to write their very own Cinquain poem. This ‘Cinquain Poem’ unit is a fantastic way to immerse Year 3/4 students in the world of poetry, fostering a love for language and encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings through this concise and impactful poetic form. Get ready to witness the blossoming of young poets in your classroom!

Introducing our comprehensive 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed around the delightful story ‘How to Grow a Dinosaur’ by Caryl Hart. This immersive unit encourages students to delve into their creativity and weave their own narrative stories. Key Features: End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this engaging two-week journey, students will have mastered the skills necessary to write compelling narrative stories. Picture your students crafting tales that captivate and inspire! Includes: The unit comes complete with interactive Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, detailed lesson plans, and fun-filled activities. These resources aim to foster an engaging and dynamic learning environment. Curriculum link: Narrative stories linked to the fascinating topic of plants, allowing students to explore and learn about the natural world while honing their writing skills. Learning Objectives: Spoken Word: Students will learn to give well-structured descriptions, explanations, and narratives for various purposes, including expressing feelings. They’ll participate actively in collaborative conversations, use spoken language to explore ideas, speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English, and engage in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations, and debates. Comprehension: Students will work on sequencing and discussing the main events in stories, retelling a wider range of stories, fairy tales, and traditional tales, and identifying, discussing, and collecting favourite words and phrases. Composition: Our unit guides students to plan and discuss what to write about, use specific text type features to write for a range of audiences and purposes, write about real and fictional events, and proofread to check for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation: The unit will help students construct and punctuate simple and compound sentences using connectives, use sentences with different forms, use subordination for reason, generate and effectively use verbs and adjectives, use past tense for narrative, and use the suffix ‘ly’ to turn adjectives into adverbs. Embark on this exciting 2-week journey with our Writing Unit and let’s nurture your students’ storytelling skills while they delve into the captivating world of plants and dinosaurs!

This comprehensive package offers a detailed script that encapsulates the entire curriculum of Year 6, with a focus on English, Maths, and Science. The script is designed to be performed by the students in front of their school, transforming the process of learning into an engaging and interactive experience. The resource comes with a character list that brings out the unique traits of each student, along with a list of recommended props that add a visual element to the performance. The script emphasizes key learning outcomes for Year 6, including advanced punctuation and sentence structure, vocabulary expansion, long multiplication and division, working with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and a host of scientific methods and processes. What sets our assembly script apart is its adaptability. We understand that each class, each year group, and each school type has its unique requirements. Therefore, we’ve included a list of adaptations for other year groups and school types, making this resource versatile and easy to integrate into any educational setting. Want to make edits to the PDF? No problem! Simply upload it to Google Docs, and it becomes editable, giving you the flexibility to tailor the script to your specific needs. We encourage you to explore our other resources available on the TES website. For more helpful tools and materials, visit our website at The Teaching Couple. Our aim is to make teaching and learning a fun, engaging, and rewarding journey for both educators and students. Add our Year 6 Assembly Script Resource to your teaching toolkit and watch the magic unfold in your classroom!"

Immerse your students in a dynamic learning experience with our Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot: Class Assembly Script Resource. This comprehensive package is designed to not only educate but also entertain, as your class performs an engaging assembly in front of their peers. Our resource includes a detailed script that brings the historical events of the Gunpowder Plot to life, inviting students to step into the shoes of iconic figures such as Guy Fawkes and King James I. The script is carefully crafted to be informative yet easy for young learners to understand and deliver. To support the performance, we provide a well-rounded character list and a list of recommended props. These additional elements help to create a more immersive environment, enhancing the educational experience for both the performers and the audience. But that’s not all! We understand that every school and every class is unique. That’s why we’ve included a list of Adaptions For Other Year Groups and School Types. This ensures the resource is flexible and can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Remember, if you wish to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs where it is fully editable. We invite you to explore our other resources on the TES website. We’re dedicated to providing quality resources that enrich learning experiences and inspire curiosity. Ignite the spark of knowledge in your classroom with our Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot: Class Assembly Script Resource today!

Unlock your child’s creative potential with our Adjectives Word Mat, specially designed to help young writers craft the most thrilling and bone-chilling scary setting descriptions! This comprehensive PDF is brimming with a wide array of adjectives that will inspire children to weave spine-tingling narratives, painting vivid images in the reader’s mind. Our Adjectives Word Mat makes it easy for children to pick and choose the perfect words to add depth and atmosphere to their spooky stories. By using this resource, they’ll learn to enhance their writing skills and expand their vocabulary, all while having fun exploring their imagination. But wait, there’s more! Our Adjectives Word Mat is just one of the many outstanding resources available on the TES website. We encourage you to dive deeper into our treasure trove of educational materials that cater to various subjects and age groups. Our passion for education shines through in the wealth of tools and tips we offer, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to elevate your child’s writing and spark their love for storytelling with our Adjectives Word Mat. Download it now and watch as they create eerie, spine-tingling tales that captivate readers and leave them wanting more!

Year 4 - PSHE - Researching different celebrations and cultures. In this lesson you will give your class the opportunity to research different prominent celebrations from around the world There are 6 celebrations but you could add more. I have used Eid, Chinese New Year, The Sabbath, Thanksgiving, Diwali and Easter. An example of the type of questions asked are below: What celebration am I researching? Eid Who celebrates it? Where is it celebrated? How do people celebrate it? What do I need to join in the celebration? When is it celebrated? What feelings are felt during this celebration? Happiness Thoughtfulness Sadness Hope Remembrance Why?

Year 4 - Computing - E-safety This 5 Week plan focuses on E-safety, a core issue highlighted in our current National Curriculum. Objective: Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact. LO: I can understand how to keep myself safe when using technology LO: I can understand how to keep myself safe when using technology LO: I can use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly