The fourth of eight engaging lessons which bring Yosemite National Park into the classroom. Includes a 32 slide teaching PowerPoint, starter activity, video links, scaffolded worksheets and extensions. This lesson teaches the type of rock found in the park, erosion, rock falls and changes in the future linked to global warming and pollution. Highlights: Covers KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. No preparation necessary, ready-to-go. Engage, challenge and inspire! Discover interesting information, amazing videos and differentiated activities while covering key KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. Teach an effective lesson with no preparation necessary, just glance through the PowerPoint and you’re all set. All lessons in this unit are designed to support, challenge and extend learning so that every child can access, enjoy and exceed expectations. This is written for KS2, ideally for years 4, 5 and 6 but could be easily adapted for year 3. Focused on learning objectives from the new Geography curriculum: Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle. All reviews welcome. Check out my other popular Geography lessons on this topic: Climate in Europe Coastal erosion Rivers in Europe

The sixth of eight engaging lessons which bring Yosemite National Park into the classroom. Includes a 24 slide teaching PowerPoint, starter activity, video links, scaffolded worksheets and extensions. This lesson teaches why the dam was built at Yosemite and covers different opinions for and against the dam and reservoir. Highlights: Covers KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. No preparation necessary, ready-to-go. Engage, challenge and inspire! Discover interesting information, amazing videos and differentiated activities while covering key KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. Teach an effective lesson with no preparation necessary, just glance through the PowerPoint and you’re all set. All lessons in this unit are designed to support, challenge and extend learning so that every child can access, enjoy and exceed expectations. This is written for KS2, ideally for years 4, 5 and 6 but could be easily adapted for year 3. Focused on learning objectives from the new Geography curriculum: Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water All reviews welcome. Check out my other popular lessons on water in Geography: Rivers in Europe UK Coastal Erosion

The fifth of eight engaging lessons which bring Yosemite National Park into the classroom. Includes a 36 slide teaching PowerPoint, starter activity, video links, scaffolded worksheets and extensions. This lesson teaches the water features found in the park, including waterfalls, rivers and streams. How humans use the water in park and the water cycle within Yosemite. Highlights: Covers KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. No preparation necessary, ready-to-go. Engage, challenge and inspire! Discover interesting information, amazing videos and differentiated activities while covering key KS2 National Curriculum geography and English objectives. Teach an effective lesson with no preparation necessary, just glance through the PowerPoint and you’re all set. All lessons in this unit are designed to support, challenge and extend learning so that every child can access, enjoy and exceed expectations. This is written for KS2, ideally for years 4, 5 and 6 but could be easily adapted for year 3. Focused on learning objectives from the new Geography curriculum: Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle. All reviews welcome. Check out my other popular Yosemite lessons: Yosemite Biomes Where is Yosemite? Erosion in Yosemite

A complete and colourful display for a KS2 maths unit on place value. Includes 3 titles, vocabulary cards, fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions, interactive activities and concrete images of this concept. Quickly pop up on your display board to start the term organised. Contains: Place Value titles (3 formats) Place value chart Place value vocabulary cards Fish theme images Fluency questions Reasoning questions Problem solving questions Abacus images Interactive activities Provided in a beach theme, this will spark, support and extend your topic in an engaging and effective way. Enjoy the cheerful summer theme of the seaside and brighten up your room. Ideal for KS2. All reviews welcome. Check out my other popular maths resources in My Shop!

Over 300 English report comments statements so you can quickly complete your primary English report comments. Select from this extensive bank to create individual differentiated paragraphs. Simply choose the right comment to suit each child, one from each of the 11 sections. There are enough comments to create personalised paragraphs of comments for a whole class of 30. Created with a large variety of phrases, openings and language so you can describe each pupil in a precise, eloquent and efficient way. High Quality English report comments written for KS2 and easily adaptable for KS1. They are perfect for years 3, 4, 5 and 6 as they cover: listening speaking reading reading targets word work story writing different genres grammar and punctuation spelling and handwriting editing writing targets Differentiated There are four different ability groups included with at least 80 comments in each, so a minimum of 320 different statements for your reports. Easy to Use They are all available in girl and boy version saving you having to change any pronouns. All names are shown with 3 stars so you just have to find and replace to insert names. All year groups are shown with 3 dots so you can replace them quickly as well. Save Time Teaching is busy enough without report writing as well, save time whilst doing a good job. Easily copy and paste these thoughtful comments to create personalised and admired reports. Also… Check out these other handy end of year resources: General Report Comments Maths Report Comments Geography Report Comments

300 general report comment statements covering all aspects of school life. Easily make 30 different personalised paragraphs for your class. Use the boy or girl versions to save even more time. Suitable for KS1 and KS2. Choose from the 300 comments, enough to create a whole class of different reports, 10 different statements to choose from for every child. Quickly create your general report comment paragraphs by selecting the right comment to suit each child, one from each of the 10 sections. Describe your pupils in a precise, eloquent and efficient way. Written for all primary year groups, relevant for years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 High Quality Use these high quality comments, 18 pages covering: Overall Introduction Working and Learning Style Attitude Working & Playing With Others Behaviour Learning Outcomes & Presentation Strengths Next Steps Responsibilities, Homework & Spellings Summary and Looking Forward Easy to Use All the comments come in a girl and a boy version saving you having to change any pronouns. All names are replaced with 3 stars so you just have to find and replace to insert names. Save Time Teaching is busy enough without report writing as well, save time whilst doing a good job. Easily copy and paste these thoughtful comments to create personalised and admired reports. Also… Check out these other handy end of year resources: English Report Comments Maths Report Comments Geography Report Comments

Create your primary maths reports quickly using these 280 differentiated maths report comments for KS2. The subject of maths is broken down into 7 skill sections, relevant for all year groups, with 4 ability groups provided. Use the girl and boy versions to save time, just quickly choose the right comments to suit each child. There are enough comments to create different personalised paragraphs of comments for at least a whole class of 30 children. High Quality Written for the whole of KS2 focusing on learning aptitudes and the general areas of maths. Some spaces are left for you to add some relevant objectives for your year group. These are perfect for years 3, 4, 5 and 6 as they cover: Attitude Mathematical concepts Lesson content Operations and calculations Mental strategies Reasoning Problem Solving Understanding, explaining and checking solutions Strengths and Assessments Presentation Targets Differentiated Maths report comment banks for four different ability groups are provided with at least 70 comments in each, so a minimum of 280 different statements for your reports. Easy to Use They all come in a girl and a boy version saving you having to change any pronouns. All names are shown with 3 stars so you just have to find and replace, to insert names. Save Time Teaching is busy enough without report writing as well, save time whilst doing a good job. Easily copy and paste these thoughtful comments to create personalised and admired reports. Also… Check out these other handy end of year resources: General Report Comments 320 English Report Comments Geography Report Comments

A festive and easy to teach poetry week on ‘The Night Before Christmas’. Includes 5 engaging PowerPoints leading you through 5 complete lessons, differentiated lesson resources and a detailed plan. An excellent week of English lessons for the build up to Christmas whilst maintaining focus and high quality outcomes. The original and useuful resources make teaching enjoyable and easy. The video links in the PowerPoint inspire poetry writing and performance. Each lesson is differentiated for two ability groups. Each lesson contains a success criteria. Higher level thinking challenges are provided. Grammar starters cover handwriting, a or an, word classes, rhyming words and spellings. A lovely, tried and tested week of learning about narrative poetry, rhyming couplets, poetry format and syllables. Includes a range of activities and differentiated tasks. Children will compare and evaluate poems, identify features and then write their own narrative poem using the structure of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ with ideas from ‘The Snowman’. Detailed weekly plan and all resources included. All reviews welcome.

264 differentiated science comments for boys and girls, covering 13 key areas for your primary KS2 reports. Create your report comments quickly this year by simply choosing a collection of comments to suit each child, one from each section. There are enough comments to create different personalised paragraphs of comments for a whole class of 30 children. Written for the whole of KS2 focusing on learning aptitudes and the general areas covered so perfect for years 3, 4, 5 and 6. A summary of content is also provided to remind you of the topics covered in science by your year group to further personalise the reports. Save Time Teaching is busy enough without report writing as well, save time whilst doing a good job. Easily copy and paste these original comments to create personalised and thoughtful reports. Differentiated 264 comments overall, divided into 3 ability groups: high, middle and low ability. Each group contains 13 sections with 6 comments in each. There are also 30 next steps included, differentiated into 3 ability groups. High Quality Use these high quality science report comments, covering: Attitude General Knowledge Speaking and Listening Learning New Concepts Group Work Equipment Observations and Experiments Predictions Fair Tests Measuring, Data and Recording Findings Conclusions Written Work Asking Questions Easy to Use They all come in a girl and a boy version saving you having to change any pronouns. All names are shown with 3 stars so you just have to find and replace, to insert names. Also… Check out my other handy end of year resources: General Report Comments 320+ English Report Comments 280+ Maths Report Comments Report Comments MEGA BUNDLE

An engaging 33 slide KS2 assembly for British Science Week with 3 differentiated follow up writing tasks. Inspire your pupils to aim for a career in science. Includes many discussion opportunites and questions prompting higher level thinking. All concepts explained clearly. All writing templates provided, including differentiated printables. Relevant for KS2 and KS3. Could also be a useful PSHE lesson on scientific careers and role models. Covers these key teaching points: What is science? Definition explained in an easy to understand way. How does science impact on our lives today? 4 key aspects explained in detail Who would like to see Science in action? An engaging, awe-inspiring and quick experiment to create excitement for this week of science. What happened? Why? A clear explanation of how the experiment worked, linking it to the children’s current understanding of the world. What qualities and skills do you need to be a great scientist? Key words covered and ideal characteristics. Do you know any famous British scientists and what have they achieved? 5 impressive short biographies of famous British scientists. What problems are modern scientists facing today? A list with images of key issues that need resolving Who are these busy modern scientists? 4 small biographies of 4 famous modern scientists and their achievements. What degrees can start you on the path for a science career? Look at a list of suitable degrees and possible career options from there. How would you pursue a career in science? Job options for a career in science and average yearly earnings. Who is Stephen Hawking? A short discussion about his achievements, challenges and why he is such an important role model and icon. 3 Tasks children could complete to extend and inspire: Create a poster telling people about British science week. Draw a flow chart of what you would like to investigate and how if you were a scientist. Write a letter to a famous scientist, you must include at least 10 questions. Check out my other updated resources for British Science Week: British Science Week KS2 Posters British Science Week KS2 Homework Tasks LKS2 Mini WOW Investigations UKS2 Mini WOW Investigations

Teach your class how to identify and explain themes within stories when reading. This pack includes 5 lessons, the week’s plan, a 75 slide PowerPoint, 5 short engaging texts, differentiated activities, starters and plenaries. Use the detailed Powerpoint which leads your class through 5 lessons on themes so they are confident and independent with identifying themes when reading. Small extracts of the texts are used as a guided model to support and scaffold pupils before their independent work. Engage your class with the quick and relevant starter activities which build their vocabulary and consolidate their understanding of themes. Identifying Themes Pack Each lesson builds and expands on the previous one. All of the texts are provided, a range of interesting genres and styles. Modeled answers to comprehension assessment questions are included. Written and detailed plan included . Prompt higher order thinking skills using the questions and activities designed to develop comprehension skills and enhance reading assessment results. Include and challenge every child with the main activities which fit children of all learning styles. Cover these teaching points: What themes are. How and why we can group themes. How we can find themes. How to use inference to find themes. How to explain themes. How to use evidence to prove your themes. How to use 4 different types of evidence as proof. Quickly print the differentiated resources for four groups of children (green LA, yellow M/LA, blue MA, red HA). Summarise and extend each lesson using the plenaries planned for everyday. All reviews are welcome. You might also be interested in: Whole Term of Reading Lessons Holiday Saver Bundle Whole Term of Reading Lessons Teacher Survival Bundle

A complete display pack for a KS2 unit on The Piano. Includes title, review of the movie, images, key vocabulary, features, interactive activities, modelled texts and higher level thinking questions. An enticing KS2 display for an English unit studying ‘The Piano’ a short movie clip by Aidan Gibbons, found on literacy shed. Excite your pupils about learning from this evocative clip with effective images, modelled texts and thoughtful questions. Enhance your pupils writing, expand their vocabulary and improve their memory of this clip using this brilliant display. Includes: Title Short explanation of the movie Images from the movie Powerful descriptive vocabulary cards Features list of this genre Sentence Opener ideas Paragraph Opener ideas Key events of movie on arrows for ordering Modelled examples of creating an atmosphere Modelled examples of expanded noun phrases Modelled examples of relative clauses Higher level thinking questions All ready to download, print and whip up onto your display board so you have more time to do the many other jobs of teaching and living. Click here to use alongside 5 English lessons planning, resources and PowerPoint for The Piano All reviews welcome. Useful to teach alongside a WW2 topic or on its own.

The first week of a 2 week Christmas story unit for KS2. This pack includes 5 PowerPoints to lead you through the learning sequence, modelled texts to inspire and support, a variety of activities to keep the pupils focused and all resources and plan included to save time. Read the Scandinavian Christmas story about a creature who is similar to Father Christmas, but different. Explore the story with the pupils and help them to plan a similar story, to write the following week (see links below). The story has been written to include essential writing skills for year 5 such as relative clauses, parenthesis, powerful description, sentence openers and conjunctions. This unit could easily be adapted for other KS2 year groups. Enjoy teaching the well planned writing activities for each day, activities designed to suit a variety of learners. Short games, quizzes and videos are provided for starter activities and all challenges and plenaries are included. KS2 Writing Teaching Points Covered: Editing and improving example sentences, Using relative clauses, Accurate speech punctuation, Comparing setting descriptions, Highlighting writing techniques (relative clauses, sentence openers, adjectives, personification, parenthesis and conjunctions) Adding in adverbs, Using similes and metaphors, Expanded noun phrases. Engage your pupils with Christmas and develop their writing with these high quality PowerPoints. Each day use the modelled texts to capture their imagination, expand their vocabulary and teach them new skills for KS2. Enhance their progress whilst exploring Scandinavian culture. Check out Week 2 of this unit by clicking here where the children are guided to write their own version of the story. Or grab a bargain and buy both Christmas Story Writing weeks by clicking here for a Christmas Unit Bundle All reviews welcome. For high quality cross curricular units on Scandinavia follow the links below: Scandinavia Geography Unit Scandinavia Art unit

A complete KS2 science lesson, covering the life of Jane Goodall. Includes a detailed presentation, 2 video links, a true/false activity, a writing template and differentiation. Children can learn what type of person she was, her achievements and what we can learn from her. Enthuse your pupils about being a scientist and discuss how not many women become scientists, what can we do to change this? Includes a thorough lesson plan so your lesson is ready to go. ** Highlights** Interactive 20 slide powerpoint full of information and helpful video links. . * Engaging true or false activity. Differentiated activities for a range of abilities and support sheet. Extension challenge for children to move onto. Differentiated note sheets for support. Writing template with illustrations. Interesting plenary to discuss. Focuses on the new national curriculum lesson objectives: Pupils might work scientifically by: observing and comparing the life cycles of plants and animals in their local environment with other plants and animals around the world (in the rainforest, in the oceans, in desert areas and in prehistoric times), asking pertinent questions and suggesting reasons for similarities and differences. They should find out about the work of naturalists and animal behaviourists, for example, Jane Goodall. All reviews welcome.

Carefully written word problem questions for KS2 on converting fractions to decimals, with answers. Includes realistic and engaging contexts, consolidation of key maths skills, multi-step questions, fluency, problem solving and reasoning practice, challenges and extensions. Be confident that your pupils will master this tricky skill by answering word problems set in realistic and engaging contexts. Develop their understanding of number as they relate to the people in these problems and consolidate their other mathematical skills such as: addition, subtraction, measure and time. Enhance their problem solving skills as each interesting question is multi-step so will be excellent preparation for end of term and year reasoning tests. Challenge your class even further by asking them to convert their decimal answer back to a fraction for each question. Extend those quick finishers with two reasoning challenge questions and an open ended reasoning question. Print all the answers provided for quick and easy marking and assessment. All reviews welcome. Check out my other sets of word problems to save even more time: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Adding and Subtracting Fractions Factors, Multiples, Squares and Cubes

An engaging 30 slide British Science Week PowerPoint for KS1. Full of bright colours, interactive elements and a hands on activity. Ideal for an assembly or lesson to kick off this special week. Inspire your pupils with thoughtful questions and an easy but WOW science experiment! Many opportunities for discussion and higher level thinking. All concepts explained clearly. Could also be a useful PSHE lesson on scientific careers and role models. Perfect for KS1. All differentiated writing templates provided and ready to go. The assembly covers these key teaching points: What is science? Images showing key skills used when studying the world How does science impact on our lives today? 4 key aspects explained using images of our world Who would like to see Science in action? An engaging, awe-inspiring and quick experiment to create excitement for this week of science. What happened? Why? A clear explanation of how the experiment worked, linking it to the children’s current understanding of the world. Do you know any famous British scientists? 4 impressive short biographies of famous British scientists. What qualities do you need to be a great scientist? Key words covered Who would like to be a scientist? Discussion on what the children could observe, measure, test and compare. What science could you do at home? 9 easy and fun ideas for the children to start a life long love of science. Includes these 3 tasks and templates for follow up activities: Create your own animal which you have discovered in the rainforest. Draw a famous scientist and write a caption. Create a poster explaining British Science Week. Check out my other updated resources for British Science Week: KS1 British Science Week Homework Tasks KS1 What is Science? Posters KS1 British Science Week Mini Investigations

An eye-catching reading corner display for years 5 and 6, complete with titles, bunting, images, interactive elements, vocabulary, skills, book covers and extra free resources. Perfect for display boards, book shelves, ceiling mobiles and libraries. A giant space themed reading display and reading resource pack to promote the love of reading. Glitter text, classic books and move-able elements, this display will save you time. A useful display for teachers, children, parent helpers and visitors. It includes the year 5/6 reading learning objectives, so they’re accessible to everyone. All the year 5 & 6 reading statements are simplified to child speak. This helps everyone to feel confident with knowing the learning objectives. Adults involved with the class will be able to ask effective questions when listening to children read. Assessments of children will be more accurate and relevant. Children could also use the reading statements on an interactive display to self and peer assess and prompt reading discussions. Whole package includes: A large title Year 5 and 6 New Curriculum reading Skills in bubbles 3 large space images 6 interactive doors to open to see new books 12 Reading Questions - linked to the curriculum 12 Bunting Triangles - with famous inspirational quotes about reading 16 Key Reading Vocabulary - cards to complete your display Top Book Trump review cards Book Recommendation sheets A Reading Challenge Easily adaptable to fit your space, could also be used in a library to prompt whole school progression. All reviews welcome. You might be interested in my other popular reading resources for yr 5/6: Year 5 Reading Assessment Questions Year 6 Reading Assessment Questions Whole Term Yr 5/6 Reading Lessons

A week of detailed lessons on writing recounts for KS2, PPT, Plan and resources all included. Differentiated activities, quick and effective starters and plenaries and lots more… Includes: Differentiation provided for three groups - two challenges provided for every lesson Engaging starters and plenaries designed to grab your pupil’s attention Modelled texts provided highlighted to show how you construct paragraphs in recounts Word banks provided to support and extend pupils Editing skills developed Peer and self assessment opportunities Animated and clear PPT Expand your pupil’s vocabulary and enhance their writing techniques whilst writing about personal events. Engaging activities, opportunities for individual, paired and group work. Written for year 5 but relevant for year 6 and easily adaptable for years 3 and 4. All reviews welcome. To go with this unit download my Features of a Recount Display

A complete year 5 Science lesson, ready to download and teach about Spencer Silver. Enjoy using the detailed PowerPoint to lead you easily through the lesson. Also included is a helpful video link, differentiated activities, all the necessary resources and the complete lesson plan. Easily teach this new curriculum KS2 Science learning objective: They should find out about how chemists create new materials, for example, Spencer Silver, who invented the glue for sticky notes Use the detailed powerpoint to explain the science behind the post it notes invention of Spencer Silver and the helpful video to explain it in further detail. Give the children a range of activities differentiated for ability - a flow chart, an explanation using analysing skills and a scientific experiment making and testing glue. All reviews welcome. You might also be interested in my other popular science resources: Lessons on Famous Scientists Bundle 5 Easy To Do Mini Investigations UKS2 KS2 Forces Unit

A lesson pack teaching the physical features of Russia. Includes a teaching PowerPoint, photo analysis, paired and group activities, differentiated written work, all printables and a plenary. Highlights: Starter activity Odd one out photo analysis Videos and information on each biome Varied outcomes The Powerpoint takes you through photo and map analysis of Russia and a range of activities to give the children a deep and rounded understanding of this place. A reasoning plenary brings the lesson together. Resources Maps, videos, images and fact slides show the various biomes, animals, landscapes and weather of Russia. All printable resources included and ready-to-go. Activities Differentiated activities cover three ability groups with a reasoning challenge activity. All reviews welcome. You might also be interested in these high quality Geography lessons: Tour Breathtaking Scandinavia Visit the Grand Yosemite National Park Uncover UK Coasts