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 :)
A range of tried and tested resources for developing the teaching and learning of Healthy living / Food within the KS2 classroom. (Ages 7-11)
Resources include:
*A starter quiz plus introductory PowerPoint about food groups.
*Group thinking skills tasks
*Writing about the day in a life of a healthy/unhealthy person using a storyboard.
*Counting calories to plan healthy meals (Maths)
*Matching food to their groups using pictures and an eatwell plate.
*5-a-day activities
*KWL grid
A stimulating and engaging presentation to help introduce and engage learners in KS2.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a paired activity using pictures to stimulate a short (oral) story.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
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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A unit of work which focuses on the ancient myth of Prometheus and Pandora (Pandora's Box).
A range of tried and tested materials that are suitable for upper KS2/ Lower KS3.
The following resources are attached, including:
*Overview of the unit, as used in class/brief.
*An animated video link (from when Pandora was created)
*Short PowerPoint presentation showing images of the main characters (for descriptive writing.)
*Differentiated comprehension tasks
*Use of alternative words (synonyms).
*Power words and special phrases worksheets
*Vocabulary grid for collection of key words
*Model text for a drama/play script activity
*Model text for retelling the story from Pandora's perspective or creating an entirely new ending.
*Writing planning sheet
*Example success criteria for writing a new ending (WMG)
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should young children be using social media?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups.
Video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, a model text and sample success criteria (WMG) included.
Learners cut out the foods and stick them on the plate template ensuring they match the correct food groups. Introduction PowerPoint also included to engage learners.
Extension tasks - Look at the table of foods and decide/ research which quantities and types make up part of your 5-a-day (Fruit & Vegetables). All worksheets included.
Tried and tested classroom resource.Please note - images are clip art
A series of highly engaging and clearly presented slides for introducing and practicing suitable Welsh language patterns. These can be used during daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or as part of Welsh lessons. The slides are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple and fun. This is a brand new resource using tried and tested classroom resources. You will not find anything similar online :)
Second Language Welsh.
A fantastic whole school resource pack (Years 1-6) featuring a total of over 140 engaging slides for daily Helpwr Heddiw sessions or whole class teaching of welsh. The slides are differentiated for each age group are organised in a way that keeps learning Welsh simple, visual and fun.
These resources are perfect for display on the class interactive board and will support all staff in delivering Welsh effectively.
Topics include:
Family, school, hobbies, Likes and dislikes, foods, time, clothes, opinions, holidays, weather and so much more!
A unit of work based around writing a balanced argument - Should junk food be banned?
This resource includes an engaging set of activities which has been tried and tested in the classroom in upper KS2, but could be used with other age groups. Downloading these activities will drastically cut your preparation time.
A video clip, worksheets, vocabulary lists, presentations, model text and sample success criteria (WMG) is included to get you started.
This first PowerPoint is a great way to introduce the history, life and times of the 1960's.
The second is a 'Guess Who' activity which encourages further research.
There a focus on the Beatles in the first section of the slides.
Also included is a follow up KWL grid and a comprehension / research task for the more able reader.
These resources were used with upper KS2.
Learners should study the model text and produce their own fictional diary entry from a person living in the Tudor era (1665) in the time of the Great Plague. ]
A slide showing a list of suggested power / wow words is also included.
The second activity requires research skills to check historical facts
LO: To write a diary entry giving a description of London during the plague.
LO: To use research skills to check historical facts
A complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Gothic Horror genre! 7 sessions are included plus a National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2.
Sessions include:
*Introduction to the Book and genre with extracts from the novel written by Bram Stoker.
*Creating an exciting bank of powerful vocabulary
*Describing the setting of Dracula’s Castle.
*Reading and word Bingo activity
*Developing an effective description pf Dracula.
*SPaG Proof reading activity
*National Reading Test Style Practice Paper for KS2 - An extract from ‘Dracula’.
*KWL grid (Afl)
* The work of the creator has been in the the public domain since 1962, so there will be no copyright issues*
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Festive maths word problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Three ability levels included. BS (Easy) AA (Medium) MAT (Harder)
Premium bundle: Ten National Reading Test style practice papers for Upper KS2 pupils (Years 4,5&6). Topics include Inventors, Romans, Philippe Petit Newspaper report (The Walk), British birds, a biography of children's author David Walliams, a non-fiction text about Tudor punishments and an extract from 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells. Also recently added is a diary extract from Bram Stokers 'Dracula'!
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This download Includes differentiated daily practice sheets for this spelling sound and a display sheet for the whiteboard which could be printed out for use in group games etc.
Used with lower KS2 (Ages 7-9) but applicable to learners across the key stage.
A blank spelling sheet is also included with this resource.
Useful visual resource for identifying common plants and animals located in Rock Pool habitats at British Beaches.
There is an activity sheet to see what the children already know about rock pools or this can be used as a basic assessment activity.
Also included is a collection table for a field trip to the beach with follow up scientific reflection questions .
A collections of worksheets suitable for assessing the understanding of groups of different learners. For best results, use at the end of a maths topic where place value was a focus.
Questions include:
*Finding the value of the underlined digit e.g tens, thousands
*Partitioning numbers
*Ordering multi-digit numbers
*Adding multiples to numbers
3 Levels of differentiation:
BS (Lower) - 4 & 5 digit numbers
AA (Middle) - up to 6 digit numbers
MAT (More able) - up to 7 digit numbers
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)
Children just love the original and exciting books written by David Walliams!
This is an opportunity to introduce an engaging unit of work based on writing the biography of a significant children's author. This resource is aimed at upper KS2 pupils (Years 5&6) but could also be used with years 7&8.
There are opportunities for focused research, proof reading, writing in chronological order and producing a final piece of biographical writing. This resource also includes a highly stimulating initial PowerPoint presentation, suggestions for success criteria, a national reading test style comprehension and a KWL grid.
This resource will take several weeks to complete and all materials can be modified to suit your needs.
Learning objectives:
LO: To activate prior knowledge and establish areas for further study
LO: To research further details about a significant author using different sources
LO: To write in chronological order using paragraphs
LO: To proof-read texts, checking for the correct punctuation, grammar and spelling
LO: To write for a clear purpose - Biographical writing.
A stimulating and engaging lesson / presentation to positively engage learners in KS2 / lower KS3.
The suggested final task in this lesson is a written activity. Learners use the pictures to stimulate some descriptions of different characters in a science fiction story.
See the exciting bundle offer for a complete unit of work which focuses on writing within the Science Fiction genre!
