This is a presentation on New Year customs and celebrations in different countries around the world. You may also be interested in: New Year Around the World - 105 Slide Presentation This resource contains a fully editable and informative, 105 slide PowerPoint presentation on New Year’s Eve and New Year celebrations, customs and traditions in different countries around the world. It is an ideal for a New Year assembly. References are made to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Panama, Philippines, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, USA. The presentation concludes with asking the pupils the following questions: a. How do you celebrate the New Year? b. Which country would you like to visit at New Year and why? This resource will help to contribute to the pupils’ 'spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. January Presentation January Simple Text Presentation Robert Burns and Burns Night Chinese New Year Presentation Optical Illusions Simple but Powerful Messages for the New Year Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a short presentation on Sir David Attenborough. You may also be interested in: David Attenborough 90 Slide Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 90-slide PowerPoint presentation on Sir David Attenborough’s life and achievements. The PowerPoint focuses on: His birthdate, birthplace and parentage His family – siblings and children His education His interests His position in the BBC as BBC 2 Controller and Director of Programmes His wildlife and natural science programmes His favourite and most memorable moments in filming and producing programmes Plants and animals named after David Some interesting facts about him His major achievements His patronage of charities and organisations His commentary on Adele – the singer There are several hyperlinks in the PowerPoint to short clips of his documentaries including Zoo Quest, the lyrebird, the bird of paradise, the penguins, the whale, the lost tribe, the lyrebird, the gorillas of Rwanda and his commentary on Adele.

This is an information text and set of questions on Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's Day. You may also be interested in: Saint Patrick's Day - Set of Six Texts and Comprehensions This resource contains a set of six texts and comprehension questions with answers on Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's Day. The text focuses on: -The life of St Patrick - His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Ireland - How Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland and Irish communities around the world -Saint Patrick and the significance of the shamrock You may also be interested in: Saint Patrick's Day Presentation This resource contains a 50-slide Powerpoint presentation on Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's Day. Saint Patrick's Day Puzzle Pack This is a Saint Patrick themed puzzle pack containing differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Saint Patrick's Day Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas Snap! This is a bright and colourful resource that can be laminated and used for educational and fun activities. There are 48 Christmas themed cards. You may also be interested in: Christmas-Themed Happy Families Happy Families involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families) printed with Christmas themed pictures. The resource also includes the rules of the game. All of these resources can help to develop communication and language skills, social interaction skills, turn taking and following rules. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a Bonfire Night themed word search. You may also be interested in: Bonfire Night Puzzle Pack - 15 Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams, Crosswords, Cryptograms and Word Challenge 50 Question Bonfire Night and Firework Safety PowerPoint Quiz This is a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. It is ideal for use with a tutor group or for an assembly during around Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night. There are 3 multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers. Sample questions: What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to? What religion was Guy Fawkes? Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot? How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords? Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot PowerPoint Presentation This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot. Bonfire Night and Firework Safety PowerPoint Presentation This is a 70-slide presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils. Save money and buy all four resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Bonfire Night Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This is a short presentation on American Independence Day which takes place on the fourth of July. You may also be interested in: American Independence Day - 50 Slide Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 50-slide PowerPoint presentation. It focuses on: The key events leading to the Revolutionary War The Stamp Act and The Tea Act The Boston Tea Party The setting up of Congress The Revolutionary War The United States of America Flag The Declaration of Independence The Statue of Liberty Independence Day celebrations The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to a short video on the history of Independence Day, Independence Day parades and firework displays and the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. Fourth July - American Independence Day Quiz This is a 36-question PowerPoint quiz on the United States Independence Day which takes place on the 4th July. The quiz can be used for individuals or teams. There is a sheet for individuals/teams to record answers. The answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the flag image on the bottom right- hand corner of each slide. Sample questions include: On what day is Independence Day in the United States of America? How many American colonies were part of the British Empire? What was the name of the petition Congress sent to King George III to see if they could avoid going to war? Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the colonists’ army? On what date was the Declaration of Independence approved? American Independence Day Puzzle Pack This American Independence Day puzzle pack contains a set of nine differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords with answer keys on words and vocabulary about American Independence Day which takes place on the fourth July. There are three word searches, four anagram puzzles and two crosswords. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: American Independence Day Presentation, Quiz and Puzzle Pack Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by- Step Guide

This resource contains an anagram puzzle about Roald Dahl's children's' books. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day or Roald Dahl Day. You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl Puzzle Pack - Set of 13 Differentiated Word Searches, Crossords, Cryptograms and Anagrams This resource contains a set of 13 differentiated anagrams, word searches, crosswords and cryptograms on Roald Dahl's books including Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny Champion of the World, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Twits, Boy, The Giraffe, Pelly and Me, The Enormous Crocodile, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot and The Witches. Roald Dahl PowerPoint Presentation Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz - 100 Questions Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz - 50 Questions Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This slideshow contains sample slides from a 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot. See below for details Guy Fawkes and The Gun Powder Plot Presentation This resource contains a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in bonfire night. The content includes references to Guy Fawkes’ religious background The intolerance of James I towards Roman Catholics The Plot The anonymous letter Guy Fawkes arrest, trial and execution The conspiracy theory The Act of Thanksgiving The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. In 2002 in a poll conducted by the BBC, Guy Fawkes was named the 30th Greatest Briton. What do you think about Guy Fawkes and his planned role in the gunpowder plot? Was he a hero or a terrorist? Do you think Guy Fawkes and the conspirators should have been sentenced to death and hung, drawn and quartered? What do you think about James I and his treatment towards, and intolerance of, Catholics? The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot. You may also be interested in: Bonfire Night 50 Question PowerPoint Quiz Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains an information sheet and comprehension exercise on Queen Elizabeth II. You may also be interested in: Queen Elizabeth Set of 13 Texts and Comprehensions This resource contains a set of texts and comprehensions about the life and work of Queen Elizabeth 11. They focus on: The early life of the Queen The Queen’s interests and hobbies The Queen’s education. The Queen’s family. The Queen’s homes. The Queen’s tasks and duties The Queen’s Coronation The Queen’s 90th birthday The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II Simple Text Lesson Presentation Queen Elizabeth II Presentation Queen Elizabeth II Puzzle Pack – Crosswords, Word Searches, Anagrams and Cryptograms Save money and buy these resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Queen Elizabeth II Bundle More Free Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step by step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a short presentation on Queen Elizabeth II who sadly died on the 8th of September 2022 at the age of 96. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, celebrating seventy years of service. This presentation looks at the life of the Queen. You may also be interested in: Queen Elizabeth II - 120 Slide Presentation This resource contains a fully editable and informative 120-slide PowerPoint presentation on Queen Elizabeth II. The presentation focuses on: Her birthdate, birthplace and parentage Her palaces and homes – Buckingham Palace, Sandringham House, Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse The Royal Yacht Brittania The Queen’s early life, education, achievements and interests Her time in the ATS Her 21st birthday speech declaring the dedication of her life to the Commonwealth (hyperlink to speech) Her marriage to Prince Philip The abdication of King Edward VIII and its impact on her future life Her Coronation Her family – sister Princess Margaret, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Her role and duties as ‘Head of State’, ‘Head of the Commonwealth’ and ‘Head of the Church of England’ How the Queen spends a typical day Her interests – riding horses, horse breeding and horse racing, pigeon racing Her patronage of Charities and organisations Her Diamond Jubilee Her 90th birthday Her Sapphire and Platinum Jubilees. The resource also contains hyperlinks to the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations, her 90th birthday celebrations and a documentary on the Queen’s life. A simple text version, more suitable for younger / SEN / ESL pupils is also available: Queen Elizabeth II Simple Text Presentation Queen Elizabeth II Set of 11 Comprehensions Queen Elizabeth II Puzzle Pack – Crosswords, Word Searches, Anagrams and Cryptograms Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted price: Queen Elizabeth Bundle More Free Resources

This resource contains a short presentation on Roald Dahl. You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl - 85 Slide Presentation This resource is an informative and fully editable, 85-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl. The presentation focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His education and schooling His career - RAF fighter pilot His family References and excerpts from his works including The BFG, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox, Boy: Dreams of Childhood, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Danny Champion of the World, The Gremlins, Going Solo His likes and dislikes, interests and hobbies His imaginative and fun use of language and wordplay Roald Dahl’s Children’s Gallery, Roald Dahl Plass, Roald Dahl Festival at Aylesbury Dahlicious Dress Up Day, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. The Powerpoint also contains hyperlinks to Roald Dahl’s writing hut, The BFG movie trailer, audio of Roald Dahl giving writing tips and about his writing, Roald Dahl being interviewed by Terry Wogan, Roald’s home at Gipsy Cottage, Great Missenden. A simple text, 81 slide version of the presentation, more appropriate for younger pupils is also available: Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation More Roald Dahl Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide

This resource contains a slideshow with sample slides from a more detailed presentation on Armistice Day / Remembrance Day / Remembrance Sunday / Poppy Day. See details below Remembrance Day Presentation This is a fully editable, informative and poignant 80-slide lesson/assembly presentation. It could be used for an assembly or lesson on Remembrance Day. The presentation focuses on: What is Remembrance Day? World War 1 Armistice Day Remembrance Day The Poppy The British Legion How soldiers who gave their lives are remembered The resource contains extracts from a soldier’s diary, hyperlinks to a recitation of Robert Binyon’s poem For the Fallen, Rudyard Kipling’s My Boy Jack, World War 1 veteran, Edward Francis’ poem about his friend Spotty, a short interview with Harry Patch, Rupert Brooke’s poem The Soldier, John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, interviews with veterans of the First World War, the song The Green Fields of France by John McDermott, a recitation of Moina Michael’s poem We Shall Keep the Faith. The last slide contains the Last Post. You may also be interested in: Remembrance Day Two Minute Silence Slideshow This is a 65 slide presentation designed to be used for the 2 minutes silence. It begins with the Last Post and ends with the Reveille and has been set to play automatically. The powerful and poignant images have been carefully selected and show scenes of World War 1 World War 2 Current soldiers in the Armed Forces War Graves War memorials This slide show will help pupils who find it difficult to focus during the two minutes silence to understand why we have Remembrance Day and what was like for both the soldiers on the front line and their families back home. Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an Easter-themed word search. You may also be interested in: Holy Week and Easter Puzzle Pack - Set of 14 Differentiated Word Seaches, Anagrams, Cryptograms and Crosswords The resource contains: - 4 differentiated word searches - 4 differentiated anagram worksheets - 3 differentiated crosswords - 3 differentiated cryptograms Holy Week and Easter Presentation This resource contains an informative and fully editable 39 slide PowerPoint on the Easter Story and the events of Holy Week. It includes: - Palm Sunday - Maundy Thursday and the ' The Last Supper' - Judas' Betrayal - Good Friday - The Crucifixion - The Resurrection - The appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene and the disciples - Easter Sunday The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short animation (4 minutes) about the key events during the period of Lent and Holy Week. Save money and buy the presentation and puzzle pack together at a discounted rate: Holy Week and EasterPresentation and Puzzle Pack More Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a Christmas themed coordinates in the first quadrant. Pupils have to find what Christmas items are located at points in the first quadrant. You may also be interested in: Set of 5 Christmas Themed Co-Ordinates in the First Quadrant Worksheets This resource contains a set of 5 Christmas themed worksheets containing a variety of tasks and exercises on locating coordinates plotting coordinates Answers are included. This resource is appropriate for primary aged children and older, SEN students. Christmas Maths Battleships Game This resource is a Christmas themed battleships game to introduce and reinforce the teaching of coordinates in the first quadrant. There are 10 grids which can be used to play with a partner. These could be laminated and used time and time again. There is also a coordinates record sheet and a score sheet. Christmas Battleships PowerPoint Game This resource contains a Christmas themed battleships team game on an interactive PowerPoint. It is a fun way of reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant. There are three different grids to provide hours of fun! It can be administered to a whole class. It includes team score sheet. It is a great resource for reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant. Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Christmas Coordinates / Battleships Bundle More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a word search on the environment. It is an ideal resource for World Environment Day. You may also be interested in: World Environment Day Puzzle Pack - Differentiated Word Searches and Anagrams World Environment Day Presentation This is a highly visual, fully editable 105-slide PowerPoint presentation on World Environment Day which takes place on 5th June annually each year. The PowerPoint focuses on: The origin of World Environment Day The aims of World Environment Day The issues affecting the environment - global warming, air pollution from factories and traffic, fracking, deforestation How we can help to look after our wonderful planet earth - re-cyling, re-using and reducing The PowerPoint also contains links to a breath-taking, 4-minute video of our planet and a to an earth song. World Environment Day -Presentation and Set of 6 Follow Up Tasks This resource contains the presentation and a set of 6 follow-up tasks/activities. Presentation Reflection Activity Issues Impacting on the Environment Task Environmental Issues Research Task Quiz Preparation Activity Poster Design Task Personal Action Plan World Oceans Day Presentation Climate Change Greta Thunberg Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by- Step Guide

This is a short presentation on Easter customs and celebrations around the world containing sample slides from a set of three presentations on Easter and how it is celebrated around the world. See below for details. Easter Around the World Set 1 - Cyprus, Ethiopia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy Easter Around the World Set 2 - Brazil, Mexico, Sardinia, Spain, Sweden, USA Easter Around the World Set 3 - Australia, Bermuda, France, Lithuania, Norway, Switzerland Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Easter Around the World Bundle - 18 Countries More Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

These are sample questions taken from a 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Quiz This resource contains a fully editable, 50-question PowerPoint quiz on Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes and Fireworks. It is ideal for use with a tutor group or for an assembly during around Bonfire Night / Guy Fawkes Night. There are 3 multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to record answers. Sample questions: What did Guy Fawkes change his Christian name to? What religion was Guy Fawkes? Which monarch was reigning at the time of the Gunpowder Plot? How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords? When arrested what false name did Guy Fawkes give? In which country were fireworks invented? In the Harry Potter stories by J. K. Rowling one of the characters is named Fawkes, what kind of creature is it? The resource also contains a hyperlink to the world’s top ten firework displays. You may also be interested in: Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot Presentation This is a fully editable, 45-slide PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and his role in the Gunpowder Plot and how this has resulted in Bonfire Night. The PowerPoint ends with questions for discussion. There are hyperlinks to two videos about Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot. Bonfire Night and Firework Safety Presentation This is a 70-slide, PowerPoint presentation on fireworks and firework safety. It includes a history of fireworks, firework records, interesting facts about fireworks, the law and fireworks, the firework code and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. It also contains links to firework Guinness World Records, Handel’s firework music, three firework safety videos - one for very young children, one for primary aged pupils and one for secondary pupils. Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This is a Christmas-themed worksheet on using the apostrophe for omission/contraction taken from a set of resources on the use of the apostrophe for omission/contraction. Click on the link below for details. Christmas-Themed Worksheets on the Apostrophe for Omission A set of differentiated worksheets on the use of the apostrophe for omission. Appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of punctuation. Christmas-Themed PowerPoint Lesson on the Apostrophe for Omission This is a fully editable, highly visual and interactive PowerPoint on the apostrophe for omission presented by the punctuation character ‘The Missing Letter Detective.’ Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate Chrsitmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Worksheets on the Apostrophe for Omission For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this ‘must have’ step by step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide

Add a little bit of interest to addition with this worksheet using Chinese symbols for numbers, ideal for use during the Chinese New Year period. The symbols could be used by pupils to make up their own Chinese sums. This resource is appropriate for Key Stage 1 and older SEN students. You may also be interested in: Chinese Take Aways - and Additions! Chinese New Year Maths Resource Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Battleships Team Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles PowerPoint Quiz - What's orange and sounds like a parrot? Chinese New Year Activity Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions Chinese Proverbs - Thought Provoking PowerPoint and Posters Chinese New Year PowerPoint Quiz Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a short quiz about books. You may also be interested in: Book Day Research Quiz - 108 Questions This is a research paper-based quiz on a variety of literature and genres -books, poems and authors. It is an ideal resource for Book Day. Although pupils may be able to answer some of the questions, the quiz has been designed to encourage pupils to research the answers. It could be used in a variety of ways - in class, for competition purposes and/or for homework. It could be undertaken individually or as part of a group. By researching these questions pupils will be introduced to a wide range of literature and genres, both classic and contemporary. Hopefully, it will inspire and motivate pupils to read something they have not read before. Sample questions: What was the name of the landlord’s daughter in the Highwayman? Who wrote a biography of Roald Dahl called Fantastic Mr Dahl? What are the names of the three farmers in Fantastic Mr Fox? Which book, first published in 1605, has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide? In which book do you find the phrases ‘messing about in boats and ‘poop, poop’ feature? Who wrote the science fiction novel Brave New World? What is the name of the wizard who appears in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings? In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, what is the price on the Mad Hatter's hat? In Kubla Khan what was the name of the sacred river? What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet? For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide