I have over 30 years experience in the classroom and as a school leader, and specialize in writing and developing arts based and creative curriculums. Over the years I have run courses throughout the UK, written regularly for the TES and had a number of resource books published. I have set up this shop to share lessons and schemes of work that children enjoy, and teachers enjoy teaching. Hope you find them useful!
I have over 30 years experience in the classroom and as a school leader, and specialize in writing and developing arts based and creative curriculums. Over the years I have run courses throughout the UK, written regularly for the TES and had a number of resource books published. I have set up this shop to share lessons and schemes of work that children enjoy, and teachers enjoy teaching. Hope you find them useful!
Fully resourced Year 6 lesson for the Spring Term
Learn about Ratio and Fractions through a series of easy to follow, everyday examples
Interactive PowerPoint and set of printable worksheets
Both whole class and independent work included in lesson format
Clear and simple introductions, with excellent visuals
Carefully scaffolded independent task with printable worksheets
All answers and working methods included in PowerPoint
Plenary and extension task to finish
Simply download, print and you’re good to go!
This PowerPoint introduces children to the work of William Heath Robinson – guiding them through the stages needed in order to draw an illustrated design of their own.
This Art & Design lesson for Key Stage 2 children introduces pupils to the work of William Heath Robinson. Famed for his elaborate and overly complicated machines, Heath Robinson’s contraptions transformed mundane everyday tasks into ridiculous and often hilarious rituals.
Children of all ages love his absurd ideas and intricate drawings – and are always eager to produce designs and ideas of their own. This process can be more complex than first thought, and this step by step PowerPoint presentation is packed with images and original illustrations that guide the children through the various stages needed in order to produce something truly distinctive.
• The resource introduces the artist, and gives some background to Heath Robinson’s work
• The children are invited to study and interpret some of his best known designs
• Children are guided through the design process – initially being shown how to use a series of sketches and annotation to clarify ideas
• Guidance and further visual examples then illustrate how their initial design sketches can be transformed into a finished piece of art work.
• Further ideas and useful tips are provided to get the children started
This comprehensive and unique lesson will inspire and amuse children, giving them the motivation to design and illustrate their own imaginative ideas in the style of William Heath Robinson.
In 1991, two walkers out exploring in the Alps stumbled across a 5,000 year old mummified body.
The oldest naturally mummified body ever found, ‘Otzi the Iceman’ told scientists much – but not who murdered him!
Examine the evidence and see if you can you solve this ancient murder mystery.
A captivating and fascinating assembly story.
Use the resources for a creative writing follow up, or set as a homework task.
This assembly story never fails to ignite the imagination!
A series of PowerPoint slides guide you through the story - examining different sources of evidence and encouraging the children to infer and deduce each clue.
Challenge them to justify their ideas by backing up with evidence they have been presented with.
Works beautifully as a one-off assembly story, but additional resources mean it can be turned into a writing task - either creative writing or report writing.
I have used it as the basis of whole school homework tasks - it’s an amazing story that will captivate the children and fire their imaginations.
Use this PowerPoint for:
Consolidation, Reinforcement, Revision or Assessment
Created to supplement the KS2 Maths Year 5 Autumn Term Unit:
Counting on in 10’s 100’s 1,000’s 10,0 00’s & 100,000’s
A nice, easy add on to use alongside whiterose and classroom secrets - it’s a bit different and looks a bit different.
Easy to follow PowerPoint art lesson for KS2
Perfect for Years 5 and 6
Lots of images and easy to follow explanations and examples
The lesson covers the following points…
What is Anglo-Saxon Art?
What examples of Anglo-Saxon Art are there?
Where can I find Anglo-Saxon Art?
What are the features of Anglo-Saxon Art?
The children are then challenged to design their own Anglo-Saxon sword handle.
Resource sheets with hand drawn examplesof the key features are provided.
The PowerPoint guides the children and teacher through the design process - step by step - with hand drawn illustrated examples for each slide.
Everything you need for a successful lesson!
What caused the fall of the Mayan civilization?
This KS2 history lesson explores possible scenarios and causes.
Children work in ‘Time Teams’ to discuss and formulate ideas.
A clear and informative PowerPoint is used to introduce the lesson.
Print off a set of ‘Clue Cards’ for each Time Team.
Use the printable worksheet so the children can record and explain their ideas.
Everything you need for the lesson, simply download, print and away you go!
A set of 10 printable worksheets for YEAR 6
Perfect for Year 6 Daily Basics exercises
SATs Revision
Keeping Skills Sharp - starters and extension tasks
Use as part of your post - lockdown catch up
KS2 Maths - Designed for Year 6 pupils
Extension Activities and for Greater Depth pupils
A Set of over 30 Worksheets
Covering most areas in the Year 6 Maths National Curriculum
Perfect for SATS Revision
Use for Starter Activities or for Keeping Skills Sharp
Can also be used as One-off Starter Activities
Perfect for Check-Up Assessments and One-off Maths Quizzes
Designed for Year 5 in the Autumn Term - as a revision memory jogger before they did a formal end of term assessment test.
Revision PowerPoint covering:
Place Value
Negative Numbers
Roman Numerals
Rounding Numbers
Number Lines
Greater than, less than
Perfect for pre-assessment revision
KS2 ART LESSON – Inspired by the classic animation Howl’s Moving Castle!
Children love the film, and will love this lesson.
The PowerPoint is a step-by-step guide to designing and drawing your own incredible moving machines.
Over 50 slides, with hand drawn illustrations introduce the children to new drawing techniques - allowing them to build up a design of their own in small steps.
It is perfect for teachers who lack confidence in teaching art as all the techniques and stages are demonstrated clearly for you. All the teacher need do is dictate the pace of the lesson.
The simple and clear guides allow the children to producing stunning illustrations - each one unique.
This lesson is a real favourite with the children - I adapted it so I could teach it online during lockdown and it worked a treat.
Download the lesson and try something new - I’ve taught variations on this lesson for years and each group of children are inspired by it - the drawing becomes addictive!
Fits with Year 5 Spring Term Units
Revision PowerPoint covering:
Km to metres
cm to metres
Kg to grams
REASONING PROBLEM SOLVING
Perfect for pre-assessment revision & Post-Unit Assessments
Guided Reading Lesson - Fully Resourced.
Based around text from Carrie’s War.
Perfect for using as part of a WWII History Topic, or just as a stand alone guided reading lesson.
Use the printed resources, or work from the PowerPoint - recommended.
This contextualizes the text - images and explanations about air raids and evacuation of children during the war.
We then join Carrie and her brother as they are ‘chosen’ after being evacuated to Wales.
All key question types are addressed though the lesson, with highlighted sections of text leading the children to the appropriate sections of text.
A fascinating insight into life as an evacuee - children are enthralled by the experiences highlighted here - a great lesson.
Printable texts and questions so you can adapt the lesson as you see fit.
Revision PowerPoint designed for Year 5 to do in the Summer Term as a pre-assessment exercise.
The PowerPoint covers:
Multiples & Factors
Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
Roman Numerals
Rounding Numbers
Reasoning Problems
Money Problems
Square Numbers
Prime & Composite Numbers
Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
Printable Extension Pack & Questions
KS2 Guided Reading Lessons based on The Mystery of the Colour Thief
Works best with Year 5 and Year 6 classes
Guided Reading PowerPoint analyses a section of text
All main question types covered, complete with model answers
Two additional extension activities included:
i) Printable Vocab Game
Print off the resources and challenge groups of children to collect associated vocabulary to complete a word bank
ii) Use the completed word banks and additional resources to investigate adjectives and complete a descriptive poem based on the colours of Autumn leaves
A series of three lessons that work perfectly if delivered over the course of a week
This guided reading lesson was designed for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils but can be used in KS3 too.
Lesson covers all question types.
The text is adapted from Angela Carter’s book - The Bloody Chamber.
It’s dark and sinister but engaging and challenging.
Resources are provided for both whole class work or small group work.
Highlighted sections of text guide the children through a full analysis of the text.
A great lesson the children will love.
Printable resources and an interactive PowerPoint provided.
Great poetry lesson for KS2 or KS3 children based around a bullet.
Lesson ties into WWI quite easily, but can be taught as a stand alone lesson.
Introduces similes and metaphors through a PowerPoint quiz.
Then children create a word bank to use in their poems.
Use the wordbank to create similes and metaphors.
Incorporate these into a simple framework in order to create your own poems.
Plenary and extension tasks draws children into a deeper understanding of symbols and wider social issues.
All resources provided - teachers notes, PowerPoint and printable sheets.
A guided reading resource for KS2.
Based on the Roald Dahl classic, George’s Marvellous Medicine.
Works best with Lower KS2 children.
A large section of text has been used, and there is enough here for a number of days.
All question types are included with model answers provided for all questions.
Use as a PowerPoint, with highlighted sections of text and model answers - this works well if you are using the resource with a whole class.
There are printable sheets also available which are better suited to small group work.
This lesson examines some Mayan beliefs, rituals and ceremonies.
We learn about the role that making sacrifices had in their belief system.
What are your views on what happened?
Do you think what they believed was right?
Then we look at the beliefs and practices of the Spanish at this time.
How are they different and similar to the Mayans?
How do you think the Mayans and Spanish perceived each other?
Can you back up and explain your reasons?
A PowerPoint presentation with printable resources.
Model answers included.
Based on the ‘wall game’ of the TV show Only Connect.
This PowerPoint and sets of printable resources enable you to play in the classroom.
Pair up the children or put into small teams - arm them with a dictionary/thesaurus and pencil and away you go.
The Powerpoint has a set of clues for each game to enable all children to get started.
The printable sheets have sets with and without clues so you can differentiate in class.
This is a fun and engaging activity that extends and promotes vocabulary.
Everything you need in one place to teach KS2 children about the artist, Miro.
Learn about his painting style and ways of working.
Experiment with new techniques to produce your own version of one of his paintings.
Beautiful, bright and eye-catching images can be produced in an afternoon, or over a series of lessons if you’d prefer.
Everything you need is incorporated into one PowerPoint - includes teachers notes, demonstrations and examples of work.
Simple stage by stage instructions and information guides you through the process.
An easy lesson with great results - perfect for the non-specialist.