A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
A range of high quality resources to enhance the teaching and learning at KS2 & KS3 level (age 7-14). Welsh second Language, National test revision and numeracy / literacy activities taught across the curriculum are our specialty :)
National Reading Test style practice papers for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around the classic Christmas poem. The answers are included in a separate file.
*The original of this poem is in the public domain so there will be no copyright issues*
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
Guides to show the requirements for Level 4 & Level 5 investigations, in particular the planning element of the curriculum. Useful for moderation in a Primary School.
Can be printed and used as templates for groups of different learners.
A range of well chosen examples to inspire young artists. This resource includes:
*Landscapes
*Pointillism
*Symmetrical art
*Pop Art
*Banksy - Street Art
*Masks from different cultures
*Robots
LO: To show understanding of the main ideas and significant details in texts
Cloze procedure activity which allows learners to show their understanding of the scientific principles of aerodynamics including drag, thrust, weight and lift.
3 Levels of differentiation.
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal Asessment for learning activity when beginning the new topic.
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on 'The Beatles'. The final task focuses on writing an interview text between a reporter and a member of 'The Beatles'. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are good opportunities for focused research on the musician of your choice. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a model interview script with Sir Paul McCartney and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several sessions to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
National Reading Test style practice papers suitable for KS2 students in year 4, 5 and 6.
Questions based around a short biography of the famous Children's author. Answers also included.
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
This resource includes a stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, a sample biography and suggestions for effective success criteria.
This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
See the bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing a biography of David Walliams’ life.
These activities have been used with Year 4, 5 & 6 to reinforce the practice of well formed, cursive handwriting. They were integrated into guided reading lessons as a separate reinforcement task.
Tasks: Pupils copy individual words and sentences based on a variety of stimulating people and topics.
1. Jonah Lomu
2. David Walliams
3. Neil Armstrong
4. The War of the Worlds
5. The boy who cried wolf!
Six National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include:
*David Walliams *Inventors *The Romans
*The Tudors *British Birds *Classic poetry
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National Reading Test practice for KS2 Wales. Yr. 4, 5 & 6. (Nine tests)
LO: To describe a character using similes and other effective language.
Reading and listening activity which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2.
Use exciting language to write an effective description of Count Dracula.
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Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
Blank KWL grid suitable for learners in KS2.
Ideal assessment for learning activity when finding out about a famous person
Pupils should add their knowledge to the grid throughout the term.
K - What I Know
W - What I want to know
L - What I have learnt
A full unit of work based around creating a talent show - This is a rich task aimed at embracing the principles of the new curriculum.
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which have been tried and tested in the classroom in KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clips, worksheets, suggested activities, presentations, a plan for your show, job descriptions and evaluation materials are included. A comparison is made between 1960’s talent shows and the modern day format. This was used at the end of a topic based around the 1960’s.
A series of lessons/activities based on building a description of a rivers journey using personification and imagery from a first person perspective (You are the river describing your journey from source to mouth.) This is a tried and tested classroom resource.
Pupils should build their ideas using the learning resources provided and use the model text to write an effective description.
A model text, vocabulary activities, a planning template and a copy of the success criteria for writing an effective description is also included. This resource could be used with older pupils.
*Please note the video clip is open source material.
A series of activities to investigate the uses of key sites in South Wales during WW2 using carefully chosen aerial photos. Images of 1940’s locations and modern day equivalents are included. The children should look carefully for similar evidence and try to match the images. Aimed at KS2/3, the pupils will be encouraged to observe, discuss and participate in further research about the locations. This is a tried and tested classroom resource. Smaller images are provided for book work.
*Video Clip is an open source link
Tables for collection of ride data.
Also Included is some existing data about Oakwood Theme Park.
These worksheets are useful to display results of research or record details when visiting an actual theme park .e.g. Height, speed, length, duration, scientific forces
3 Levels of differentiation
BS (Lower)
AA (Middle)
MAT (More able)
Learners research sporting events across the world and label their findings on the large blank world map. e.g. Date, location and type of event. More able pupils could work out how many years ago each event took place. A partly completed sample map is and a list of Olympic dates are also included.
For best results pupils should use A3 paper and shade using colours.
LO: To use atlases and maps to locate countries that have hosted major sporting events.
Ten high quality stimulating and creative English/ICT/Topic activities to assist the teaching of World War two across the curriculum. Activities include exciting play scripts, newspaper and news reader report reading/writing, proof reading evacuee diaries, Spreadsheets to show the number of children evacuated, rationing problem solving activity, a discussion of Aerial Photographs from WW2 and a useful KWL grid.
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Two high quality artistic templates which allow pupils to add their own design features to create an superhero. Pupils can use the prompts to write about their secret identity, powers, weapons and origin.