Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Explore the amazing world of camouflage and how animals use it with this presentation and activities. This resource has a 30-slide introduction PowerPoint/Google Slides slide show, and activities to encourage research skills.
A great way to support learning about animal adaptations.
What is included?
PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation with real photos to introduce animal camouflage. Includes opportunities for students look for hidden animals in the pictures.
Worksheet to record information about how a particular animal uses camouflage (children will need to do their own research for this). Worksheet is included with 15 different animal examples to choose from, and with a version to draw an animal.
Short reading passage with 5 missing words to fill in.
Camouflage a creature activity: Pupils colour an animal (moth or snake outline) to camouflage it with either a printed background or with something in their surroundings (inside or outside).
US and UK versions of all files are included.
Is it editable?
You can edit the body text in the presentation to make adjustments for your learners. The titles and images in the presentation are fixed in place.
The worksheets and other activities are not editable.
Do your pupils need to practice using and making dichotomous keys in science? This printable science activity will help them learn how to use keys, or build upon existing skills.
It features different dog breeds for students to identify and provides an opportunity to create their own keys.
What’s included in this PDF:
3 keys (2 with 4 dog breeds to identify, one with 8. There’s some crossover so use according to students’ needs).
2 black and white blank keys with dogs for students to write their own key.
4 full full-colour keys with dogs for students to write their own key.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a rabbit with this fun, foldable sequencing activity. With differentiated options, your pupils will arrange the stages from newborn to kit, juvenile, and adult rabbit before cutting and folding. Use this resource to support a science lesson about mammal life cycles, pets, or for an Easter or spring craft activity.
The 4 templates
Template 1: Pupils colour the rabbit template, sequence the 4 life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 2: As above but with the straight cutting edge around the rabbit. Ideal for those building their confidence with scissors.
Template 3: Pupils colour the rabbit template, match the life cycle stage names to the pictures, sequence the 4 life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold.
Template 4: Larger version of template 1
What else is included?
Picture showing where to fold the template
Life cycle poster (colour)
Life cycle cards with descriptions (colour and b/w). Print these with the page of arrow cards. Cut out the life cycle stages and arrows for children to sequence to show the life cycle. Use as a small group activity. A version is also included with the pictures and descriptions on separate cards for children to match before putting them in order.
Label the rabbit body parts cut-and-paste worksheet.
Rabbits ‘can, have, are’ writing worksheet.
Rabbit facts page.
Bonus page: Rabbit maze with solution.
US and UK versions of the PDF.
Is the file editable?
This PDF resource is not editable.
Explore the life and work of British filmmaker Sir David Attenborough with this engaging slideshow lesson (PowerPoint and Google Slides) and biography printables/worksheets. This resource will help KS2 pupils understand who David Attenborough is and why his work is important.
What’s included?
Colourful 25-slide presentation included as a PowerPoint file, and with a link to make a copy for Google Slides
Foldable timeline activity for students to record key events in Attenborough’s life/work
David Attenborough flip book template
Biography worksheet
12 discussion prompts (these could also be used for writing)
Word search with solution
US and UK versions of all printable materials
Is the resource editable?
Text boxes in the slideshow allow for some editing if required. Images and titles are fixed in place and cannot be edited.
The PDF (printables/worksheets) is not editable.
A fun alternative to a standard worksheet to introduce or review the life cycle of a ladybird. Children will LOVE that they can open and close their finished ladybird life cycle foldout to reveal the stages inside.
This differentiated activity could be used to support a lesson on insects/bugs, symmetry, minibeasts, or life cycles.
This resource is a 10 page PDF with 4 similar template options for differentiation:
Colour the template, cut, and fold.
Colour the ladybird and the stages of its life cycle, cut out and match the life cycle descriptions to the pictures, glue, and fold.
Colour the ladybird and the stages of its life cycle, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (2 options, one with the names of the stages, the other with descriptions), glue and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge around the ladybug.
The file is included with both US (ladybug) and UK spelling (ladybird). A picture guide showing where to fold is also provided.
Teach the stages of fossilisation in year 3/KS2 with this folding fossil craft. This fun alternative to a standard fossils worksheet allows children to sequence the stages of how an ammonite could have become a fossil.
Ammonites were pre-historic sea creatures with tentacles and a spiral shell. Their fossils can be found all over the world in many different types of sedimentary rock.
There are 4 similar PDF templates to choose from for this foldable activity:
Colour the images, cut out and fold
Colour the images, cut out the words and sequence them, glue the words in place, cut and fold.
Colour the images, cut out the words and pictures, sequence, glue, cut and fold.
Larger version of template 3 (over 2 pages).
When closed, you’ll just see the large fossil ammonite but when opened, the fossilisation process will be revealed!
Instructions for pupils are provided (including a picture showing how to fold) as well as some questions for a whole class discussion. Some suggested answers are provided for this.
US and UK versions are included. Please note this resource is not editable.
Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. This Google Slides whole-class activity is a fun and interactive way to build on pupils’ knowledge of the human skeleton at lower KS2 (year 3 in particular).
Pupils see each picture, identify the body part/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide.
This presentation consists of 23 slides and includes real x-ray images of the skeletal system.
Check out the video preview to see the full resource.
Can this resource be edited?
This resource is partially editable. The images, title page and borders are fixed in place and not editable. The text CAN be amended should you need to make any adjustments for your students.
When you download you’ll receive a 1-page PDF with a link. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy of the presentation for your own Google Drive
Mary Anning was one of the world’s greatest fossil hunters. Despite her humble background, she was a pioneer, although she didn’t receive the credit for her achievements that she deserved.
Introduce your class to this remarkable British palaeontologist with this 19-slide Google Slides presentation detailing her life with facts and images. It outlines her major discoveries including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, winged reptiles, and fossil poop!
The presentation ends with some discussion questions.
This presentation would complement a rocks and fossils earth science unit, or support learning about women in science (e.g. for International Day of Women and Girls in Science). You could also use it for a history lesson, or biography project.
Is the presentation editable?
Yes, partially. All titles and images are secured and not editable, but you can amend the body of the text should you need to adapt anything for your pupils.
When you download this resource you’ll receive a one page PDF with a link. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy of the presentation for your own Google Drive. You’ll then be able to share with pupils via Google Classroom.
Take a colourful journey through the life cycles of a dragonfly, butterfly, and ladybug with these engaging Google Slides presentations.
These slide-show lessons cover the different stages from egg to adult insect so that your students will have a full understanding of the 3 life cycles.
Each presentation is packed full of images and facts, as well as quiz questions. For example, did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that adult dragonflies have excellent eyesight?
These slide shows can be used to support learning about insects and their life cycles, allowing students to compare and contrast different bugs.
What’s included in the presentations:
Real photos of insects at different stages of their life cycles.
Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable)
Fun animations - some pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen.
Spare slides to add your own information to if needed.
The file is a one page PDF. Click on each link and you will be prompted to make a copy of the presentations for your own Google Drive. In total, there are 75 slides.
A bright and fun look at the life and work of naturalist Charles Darwin, this 20 slide presentation includes discussion points, colourful images and interesting facts. An ideal starting point for introducing natural selection to KS2 pupils or for Darwin Day in February.
When you download this resource, you’ll receive a 1 page PDF with the link to the presentation. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy for you own Google Drive so that you can then share the resource with your students via Google Classroom. You just need a Gmail account.
If you’re studying animal life cycles in year 5 and are looking to introduce your pupils to some of the more weird and wonderful examples, this PowerPoint slide show is for you. It will expand their learning beyond the butterfly, frog, or chicken life cycles that they may have encountered before.
Explore the features of some of the more unusual life cycles in the animal world. From frogs whose tadpoles hatch in their stomachs, to fish that change sex and egg-laying mammals, this presentation lesson is full of interesting facts about lesser-known animal life cycles.
What’s included?
36 Colourful slides featuring real photos and realistic clip art
Editable slides (see below for details)
Information and facts about interesting animal life cycles including the echidna, axolotl, atlas moth, and the 17-year cicada.
Re-cap questions at the end to discuss or have pupils write up in their notebooks.
-2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed (not included in the overall page total).
Is the PowerPoint editable?
You can edit any body text on the slides. Titles and images are not able to be moved or edited.
Can I see a full preview?
Yes! The video preview shows the full slide show so you can check suitability for your learners.
Owls are amazing creatures! Help your class discover more about the fascinating birds with this 19-slide PowerPoint presentation.
In this resource you’ll find information about:
Owl adaptations
Owl pellets and how they are produced
An owl’s life cycle
Fun facts about owls
You can see a full video preview of the resource to determine if it’s suitable for your learners.
Is this an editable resource?
Yes, partially. Images and titles are fixed in place and not editable. Most of the body text can be edited should you need to make any adaptations for your pupils.
Who lives where? Garden microhabitat activity
An activity where children arrange minibeasts into the garden micro-habitats they would live in.
This resource includes:
A3 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels)
A4 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels)
12 common minibeasts to place in the garden
Minibeast ID sheet
Guidance notes on how the resource could be used, including follow up questions to explore together.
Microhabitat foldable craft
A fun craft activity for younger pupils, designed to get them thinking about microhabitats and the animals that live there.
This resource is a 6 page PDF. It looks at 3 microhabitats; a rockpool, under leaves and a flower bed. There are 2 templates for each microhabitat so they can either colour the animals already included or research and draw their own. Print on A4 paper or card.
Once they have coloured a template, children can cut it out and fold using the instructions provided. Some children may need assistance with this part and it’s a good idea to have a pre-made example.
Once folded, they can then ‘hide’ the animals away by closing the template, and then pull it gently apart to reveal what’s inside.
Explore the stages of the life cycle of a sunflower with this fun, foldable activity. This hands-on resource is a cross between a craft and a worksheet and allows children to sequence the sunflower life cycle stages from seed to adult plant.
Use the activity as part of a science lesson about plants, life cycles, sunflowers, or seasonal changes.
There are 6 similar cut-and-paste templates to choose from so you can pick the option(s) that best suit your class.
Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the sunflower are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside.
Benefits of this activity
Low prep
Children learn about the sunflower life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.
US and UK versions are included. Please note this resource is not editable. The resource is a 10-page PDF.
Introduce your pupils to the skeletal system with this engaging and informative Google Slides presentation.
This presentation is full of facts and quality images of bones and skeletons. It is suitable for lower KS2, and can support delivery of the year 3 science curriculum.
You can see a full video preview of the resource before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners.
This resource is 30 slides and covers:
Functions of the skeletal system in the human body (movement, protection of organs and support),
Vertebrates/invertebrates definitions and examples
Joints,
Facts about bones
Movement (including muscles)
Questions throughout allow pupils to discuss ideas and thoughts with each other.
Is this resource editable?
Partially. The images, labels, and titles are flattened and cannot be edited. However, you do have the option to edit the body text should you need to make any adjustments for your students.
The download is a 1 page PDF with a link, prompting you to make your own copy of the presentation. You will then be able to present it to your class, or share with pupils via Google classroom.
For other skeletons resources, please see my display pack and X-ray identification activity.
Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this fun, folding science craft activity. Your pupils will love opening their foldout to reveal the flamingo life cycle stages inside.
This cut-and-paste resource can be used to support a lesson on birds, life cycles, or flamingos. The finished foldout looks great in an interactive science notebook.
This resource is a 10-page PDF with 4 similar template options to allow for differentiation:
Template 1: Children colour the life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut and fold.
Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge.
Template 3: Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold. Option to choose simple labels or descriptions.
Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge
You’ll also find a labelled diagram of the full life cycle, a folding guide, and some fun flamingo life cycle facts to discuss together.
Please note, this is not an editable resource. US and UK (A4) versions are included.
Explore the life cycle of a dragonfly with this fun foldable science activity. Pupils will LOVE that they can open their finished foldout to reveal the life cycle stages inside.
This printable activity is a bit different from a worksheet and could be used to support a lesson on insects/bugs, habitats, or pond life. It also looks great in an interactive science notebook.
This resource is an 8 page PDF with options for differentiation. It contains:
Black and white template for students to colour, cut, and fold
2 x black and white templates for students to colour, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, and fold.
Black and white templates for students to colour, sequence the life cycle stages with short descriptions, glue, and fold.
Instructions (including clear guidance for how to fold).
Full dragonfly life cycle in colour to display on a screen or print as a poster.
Prep information and terms of use.
Please note, this is not an editable resource. Both US and UK versions are included.
These fun cut-and-paste foldable sequencing activities are a fun way to learn or review some examples of the life cycle of a bird.
A cross between a worksheet and a science craft, these hands-on resources cover 4 bird life cycles - a penguin, owl, chicken and flamingo.
Each foldout breaks down the life cycle into 4 parts (the penguin and owl also have a 6 part option). The differentiated template options make this a versatile resource to use for science in KS1 or lower KS2.
Life cycle of a chicken templates
Pupils colour, cut and fold their template. The words used are egg, embryo, chick and chicken,
As above but using the words egg, egg hatching, chick and chicken.
Pupils colour their template, cut out the life cycle words, glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. Uses same vocabulary as template 1.
As above but with the same vocabulary as template 2.
Pupils colour their template, sequence the life cycle labels, glue, cut and fold.
Life cycle of a penguin templates
1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures.
2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures.
Life cycle of a flamingo templates
1: Children colour the life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut and fold.
2: As above but with a straight cutting edge.
3: Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold. Option to choose simple labels or descriptions.
4: As above but with a straight cutting edge
Life cycle of an owl templates
1: Children sequence 4 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
2: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
3: Children sequence 6 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
4: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
Pupils could complete a foldout, then research the bird they have chosen and find out more about the stages of its life cycle (e.g. the length of each stage, where they nest, how many eggs are laid at a time). Guidance for this is not included.
Please note, it is not possible to edit these templates. UK and US versions are included.
Explore the life cycle of an owl with this fun, foldable science activity. A cross between a worksheet and a craft, this hands-on resource will help pupils recall the owl life cycle from egg, to adult bird.
Ideal for interactive science notebooks, projects on life cycles, owls, nocturnal animals, or even as an alternative Halloween activity. This printable could also be used alongside the Owl Babies story.
The template options
There are 4 similar templates to choose so that you can differentiate as required:
Template 1: Children sequence 4 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
Template 2: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
Template 3: Children sequence 6 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
Template 4: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
Instructions for how to fold are also included, as well as some useful information about each stage.
Please note that the templates are not editable. US and UK versions are included. The resource is 12 pages.
A fun foldable craft for exploring the stages of a chicken’s life cycle. A great follow-up activity after hatching out chicks! Alternatively, use for a farm animals or Easter/spring activity.
Benefits of this activity
Low prep
Children learn about the chicken life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.
The templates
There are 5 similar cut-and-paste templates so you can select the one that best suits your needs:
Children colour, cut and fold their template. The words used are egg, embryo, chick and chicken,
As above but using the words egg, egg hatching, chick and chicken.
Children colour their template, cut out the life cycle words, glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. Uses same vocabulary as template 1.
As above but with the same vocabulary as template 2.
Children colour their template, sequence the life cycle labels, glue, cut and fold.
Instructions are provided as well as a folding guide with pictures. Please note that this is not an editable resource. Plus, there are versions for UK and US paper sizes.
