A printable set of 23 Daily Arithmetic Worksheets Perfect for: Revision Exercises SATs Revision Keeping Skills Sharp Starter Activities Extension Activities

Create Your Own 1950’s Designs! In this unit of work we investigate classic and iconic 1950’s designs and create designs in the same style. Putting it in context: We look at the post- war years, the effects of rationing and the influence of American pop culture. Sketching & Drawing: Children are challenged to develop their ideas using a variety of drawing techniques including continuous line drawing. Developing a Design: Through a series of carefully planned stages, the children develop their sketch work into a 1950’s design for a plate. Fully Resourced: Unit of work is divided into three main lessons. Each lesson has accompanying PowerPoint slides, printable worksheets and examples. Suitable for both KS2 and KS3

This Unit of work on Symbolism in Art is suitable for both KS2 and KS3. There is a wealth of information and resources laid out in chronological order – simply decide on how long you wish to spend on each aspect of the topic. During the project we look at: What are Symbols: We look at what symbols are and how they are used in art. Pupils then analyse Holbein’s ‘The Ambassadors’ and investigate the symbols found within the painting. Many fascinating and intriguing stories are hidden within this painting. Unpick the stories by interpreting the symbols. Sketching & Drawing: The children are challenged to invent their own symbols for a number of abstract nouns. Investigating Colour: The children learn that colours can be used as symbols too. Using colours as symbols is introduced through a matching game, then applied to their own symbols. Telling Stories with Symbols: Pupils use symbols and colours to illustrate a story from their own life. Resources: Great PowerPoint packed with dozens of clear, visual information that leads the children through the topic. Print of a set of resources and information sheets for the children – including a small booklet packed with examples of signs and symbols.

In this lesson we read a short passage from Michael Morpurgo’s Born to Run. Then we answer a full range of questions – concentrating on giving answers that require you making a point, finding evidence to back it up and explaining your thinking. Fully resourced lesson - PowerPoint leads the children through the text - highlighting key passages in the text, providing a framework for answers and giving model answers. Printable versions of the text and the questions mean the lesson can be approached in several different ways - perfect for both whole class and group sessions.

Designed for KS2 but can be used and adapted for KS3 Simple introduction to perspective, focussing on Aerial Perspective. Lots of simle visual examples and explanations. Create your own perspective landscape through a series of lessons. Learn new techniques and processes in each lesson. Culminating in completing a number of perspective studies. Lessons are broken down into simple, easy to follow stages - perfect for the specialist and non-specialist alike. Fully resourced with teachers notes for each stage.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

KS2 Maths – Year 5 and Year 6 Fully resourced lesson: PowerPoint and Printable Worksheets All instructions on PowerPoint Find Area, Perimeter & Missing Measurements of rectangles, squares and compound shapes Clear, concise set of resources

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.

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!

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!

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.

Here are a hand drawn PDF collection of primary classroom resources to include with your History Topics. Each project is designed to be completed independently in a single lesson with light supervision, using paper, card, glue and colouring materials. Simply print off the resources on card and the children should be able to navigate through the tasks with the minimum of teacher input. All activities can be carried out on A4 card, although some work better in the larger size of A3. Children love doing these tasks - and additional ‘Try one Yourself’ rescources challenge them to create their own designs using the paper engineering skill they have just learned. Select tasks that re-create famous scenes from history - each one will turn, move, pop up or reveal. The tasks include: Pop-up Greek Gods Greek Heroes and Monster Wheels Pop-up Eruption of Vesuvius A moving Stephenson’s Rocket 3-D Viking Ship in a Box Tessellating Egyptian Shapes 3-D Pop-up Benin Mask Beheading of Mary Queen of Scots! Simply download the PDF’s and print off a set!

Who is Storm Man? What do we know about him and his life? What experiences has he had? What can we work out? This PowerPoint lesson will lead the children through a thought provoking, captivating and intriguing one-off poem. Meet the mysterious ‘Storm Man’ and piece together his life experiences. Each slide prompts and suggests interpretations through inference and deduction. Finally challenging the children to create their own ‘storm man’ and produce a poem using past, present and future tenses. This lesson will appeal to all - I’ve never known it to fail!