Florence Nightingale's Facebook page can be used as a reference for information gathering for work on biographies, non fiction writing, comprehension, discussion work and as a template for writing a Facebook page about a non fiction famous character or person. Can be used with KS1 and KS2.

Blank template book for pupils to use to think of information to describe a character. There is space in each box for one or two short facts. The information on each flap (box) can be structured according to the topic focus eg 1. describe the face 2. describe the eyes with an adjective or simile etc. when all of the boxes are opened they reveal the identity. Can be used for biographies, historical figures, characters in stories, animals, science facts, numbers etc.

KS1 & 2 Eye witness recount /diary account of the Great Fire of London Set in September 1666, James Shirley, Dramatist, writes about his observations as the fire takes hold of and destroys London. This example demonstrates features of a diary and acts as a recount of the event including personal feelings and points of view. Useful in the lesson for pupils to use to identify features and structure of diary writing or as a Recount Checklist activity. Can be used in cross curricular History topics on The Great Fire of London or Samuel Pepys diary.

KS1/2 Transition and new pupils : All about me blank information template. A simple template for pupils to complete to share facts and information about themselves in written form. Information includes family, friends, interests and likes/dislikes plus a space to draw a self -portrait or stick on a photo. Great to use with a new class or for a new pupil or as a transition exercise for a new teacher.

Reception/Year 1 Pirate Treasure Map Reading activity linked to topic on pirates and seaside. Includes a blank treasure map, a key vocabulary mat and a set of 9 differentiated activity cards. Learning objectives ALL I must match pictures to the correct letter sound at the beginning of the word. I must match pictures to the correct letter sound at the end of the word. MOST I should find and read words which have double letters. SOME I should identify words which have more than one syllable. CHALLENGE I could read the pirate sentence accurately and follow the instructions.

Bridges of Britain Geography KS2 research worksheets (2). Worksheet 1 - Pupils find out about five different types of bridges (Clapper, Suspension, Tilt, Transporter, Through –arch), find an example of a specific bridge for each definition, its use and a simple drawing using non - fiction books and the internet (also goes well with Bridges of Britain information fact sheets). The second worksheet offers the opportunity to match the bridge with its correct name and compile a table about cantilever and bowstring bridges.

Sports Day Cross curricular challenges: Five physical Maths and PE challenges for pupils in KS2. Great link to sports day and Olympic and world records in the main sports events. Pupils follow the instructions and measure their best attempts at five track and field events. Following their own efforts they can compare their personal best against the world record holders as well as their friends. Measurement, time, distance, speed, standard units of measure. Develops group work through organising , planning, measuring and recording the sports area as well as the race attempts themselves. Challenge 1 : 100m. Challenge 2 : 200m. Challenge 3 : Long jump. Challenge 4 : Shot Put. Challenge 5 : High jump (reach jump).

KS1 & 2 Science Fiction story planning template. A writing Science Fiction stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, space setting , problems, themed vocabulary and the structure of their story. Can be used with topics : Space, Adventures, Explorers, Planets. A writing Science Fiction stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, space setting , problems, themed vocabulary and the structure of their story. Can be used with topics : Space, Adventures, Explorers, Planets.

YR,Y1,Y2 (SEN) Eight Christmas themed Maths worksheets. Each worksheet contains a mixture of Maths applications eg simple 4 rules of number to 10 and 20, understanding Maths vocabulary and symbols (subtract, more than), time (o’clock) weight (heavier/lighter than) and shape recognition. Worksheet 1: Circle recognition, one more, counting to 10, comparison of size, who has the most, number story to 10. Worksheet 2: Triangle recognition, one more than, counting to 10, size comparison, one less, addition story to 10. Worksheet 3: Weighing comparison, 2 more than, counting to 10, missing numbers, ordinal numbers, missing number addition stories. Worksheet 4: Half, matching equivalent amounts, counting to 10, take away 1, largest, middle, longest. Worksheet 5: Take away, greater than/less than symbols, height comparison, one more, counting to 20. Worksheet 6: more/less than and symbols, height comparison, subtract, half, o’clock, addition of three numbers. Worksheet 7: Counting to 20, missing numbers to 20, o’clock, pairs, missing number addition, length comparison. Worksheet 8: Hexagon recognition, more/less than, most/least, counting to 20, ordinal numbers, o’clock.

KS1 & KS2 New Year/New Me: Set of Circle time reflection and affirmation cards. 16 cards (green border) which reflect on the current year and thoughts/actions/achievements and 16 cards (blue border) which help pupils focus on affirmations and positive actions to continue or create a new beginning/new year or fresh start. Useful to use as an end of year activity to welcome in a New Year or new term.

KS2 Santa’s bad day! Christmas fun Powerpoint lesson of 24 slides. Learning Objectives To use a number substitution code to work out clues for labels. To use the information from the codes to match people to presents. To use latitude and longitude co-ordinates to work out where Santa should deliver his presents. Complete lesson which includes the letter/number substitution code, slides to print for pupils to record information and complete the tasks. Pupils will need access to the internet, maps and globes to complete the latitude and longitude activity.

EYFS/KS1 Identify the footprints and tracks worksheet. Set of eight images for pupils to identify with an identification box at the bottom of the worksheet for pupil spelling support. Useful to use for seasonal topics, weather, Christmas, snow, animals and transport .

KS2 Reindeer Powerpoint lesson. 23 slides which include geography and science focused, paired activities. Pupils will need access to maps and globes to identify the Arctic Circle and regions. Activities also include written tasks (completing sentences, writing definition in own words, watching a short information clip on Youtube and a follow up quiz with written answers). There is a linked maths measuring task and a data interpretation table with linked questions. Also includes photographs of real (not cartoon!) reindeer. Santa’s reindeer is only mentioned in relation to their antlers (promise!) Learning Objectives • To identify the world locations lived in by reindeer. • To use data/information about the reindeer to work out how it has adapted to its habitat. • To use specific geographical and scientific vocabulary.

KS2 set of 4 Reindeer resources: The pack includes * 2 different A4 factual Reindeer information sheets for pupils to use. Both information sheets focus on different information about habitat, adaptation, and life of a reindeer. Can be used as a factual support for a project about reindeer to help with pupil research or as a basis for comprehension / using information for a range of purposes. *Label the reindeer diagram worksheet with linked 5 questions ‘fill in the missing word’ sentence activity. * Reindeer Geography activity to help pupils use a map to locate reindeer habitats and key questions. * Simple Arctic Animal tally and block graph activity with three linked questions.

KS1 & KS2 New Year/New Me: Set of Circle time reflection and affirmation cards. 16 cards (green border) which reflect on the current year and thoughts/actions/achievements and 16 cards (blue border) which help pupils focus on affirmations and positive actions to continue or create a new beginning/new year or fresh start. Useful to use as an end of year activity to welcome in a New Year or new term.

KS1&2 Christmas Nativity story sequencing activity. Learning objective: To sequence and retell the Christmas story in order. Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text. Learning objective: To sequence and retell the Christmas story in order. Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text.

KS1 Babushka descriptive account. A first- hand account, written by Babushka. This example demonstrates acts as a recount of the search for the baby king Jesus including personal feelings and points of view. Useful in the lesson for pupils to use to identify features and structure of first hand accounts or as a starting point for discussing a dilemma, or point of view activity. Can also be used with a cross curricular Christmas topic.

KS2 Babushka descriptive account. A first- hand account, written by Babushka. This example demonstrates acts as a recount of the search for the baby king Jesus including personal feelings and points of view. Useful in the lesson for pupils to use to identify features and structure of first hand accounts or as a starting point for discussing a dilemma, or point of view activity. Can also be used with a cross curricular Christmas topic.