Amazing resource to teach poetry forms: Haiku Extended Metaphor Acrostic Ballad Sonnet Shape Poem Especially good for EAL pupils.

170 slide resource to teach poetry at KS3. Includes activities and analysis for: In Wales, Wanting to be Italian The Emigrée I Am Too Pretty For Some ‘Ugly Laws’ Foreign

Fully resourced lesson to teach Boxer and the Fish Oxford Reading Tree (ORT) Traditional Tales book. Reading and Writing. 32 slides with PIRA style assessment. Perfect for KS1 or lower KS2 literacy. Can be used for online / hybrid learning. Part 1: Understand and Write about the Story Part 2: Expanded Noun Phrases Part 3: Assessment (PIRA style) Part 4: Puzzles

120 slide resource to teach Descriptive Writing for English Language GCSE.

Amazing new Christmas activity pack. Christmas Story “Ken the Elf” for EYFS / KS1 / EAL / ESL Reading and Writing Activity Pack. Perfect for lots of Christmas fun. Suitable for Online / Hybrid learning. Great for Phonics. Includes 24 slides with lots of fun activities: Starter (what’s this all about?) Read the Story (together, in pairs or independently) Remember (vocabulary) Understand ( the story) Apply (understanding) Create (your own ideas) Play (and have some fun!)

Amazing 1,000 page resource for reading comprehension, listening and writing for KS1 and 2. Wide range of text types including stories, information texts, instructions and explanations. NOW WITH POETRY. Differentiated assessments and PIRA style reading questions. Matching, gap filling, find and copy, sounds like. Also includes higher level skills relating to author intentions, layout and purpose. Suitable for EAL/ESL and SEN learners. Remember Understand Apply Analyse Evaluate Create Play

60+ activities, games and ice-breakers for a new class, back to school or circle time. Create teams, alliances, groups and ideas. Set expectations and boundaries. Laugh and have some fun with your class. Click for a FREE taster: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/top-10-new-class-icebreakers-and-circle-time-activities-12284835 Alone, in pairs, in groups and all together in a circle, these activities will create, inspire, facilitate and engage. Mix, choose randomly or with purpose. It’s up to you! Great to mix up friend groups and create new friendships and teams. No planning and only very minimal preparation required. All ages KS1-4 and abilities

Elmer the Elephant and Friends maths game pdf with easy “snakes and ladders” style format. Children move around an A3 board adding and subtracting elephant “patches” to their elephant boards. Suitable for KS1/SEN/EYFS pupils.

The Earth Day Recycling Maths Game pdf with easy “snakes and ladders” style format. Children move around an A3 board adding and subtracting rubbish to their recycling bins. Suitable for KS1/SEN/EYFS pupils.

Amazing resource to practice CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words and sentences for KS1 and early KS2. No planning necessary. Includes 2 FREE dominos games.

Everything you need to create your own ESL (English as a Second Language) Reading paper. You can use it to create a practice paper for your pupils, or give it to the kids themselves to have a go at writing their own papers. Then they can share with their classmates and mark together. Excellent way to make the ESL GCSE curriculum more interactive and interesting while at the same time familiarising your pupils with the paper layout and content.

Amazing fun differentiated puzzle pack to practice CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. No planning necessary. Fun for all ages.

A really fun and engaging domino game to practice tenses. Differentiated with high and low levels. Just cut out (laminate if you like) and play.

Unravel the Myth: Exploring Identity, Power, and Emotion in Medusa Dive into the captivating world of Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry with this engaging Scheme of Work tailored for KS3 and KS4 learners. Centered on the iconic poem Medusa from The World’s Wife, this resource takes students on a journey through themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, and transformation. Students will explore the rich tapestry of classical mythology reimagined, analyzing Duffy’s use of language, imagery, and structure to give voice to one of literature’s most misunderstood characters. Through dynamic activities, creative writing opportunities, and thoughtful discussions, learners will deepen their understanding of poetic techniques while connecting with themes that resonate in today’s world. Designed to meet curriculum objectives, this Scheme of Work empowers students to develop critical thinking, interpretation, and analytical skills, making poetry both accessible and exciting. Bring the legend to life in your classroom and watch your students transform their engagement with literature.