As an educator, I enjoy designing worksheets and activities for students across all age groups.
I’ve had the privilege of teaching both in the UK and in international schools, working with students from primary through to secondary level.
As an educator, I enjoy designing worksheets and activities for students across all age groups.
I’ve had the privilege of teaching both in the UK and in international schools, working with students from primary through to secondary level.
Reading Comprehension with Answers / One-Off Guided Reading Task.
Welcome to the reading comprehension on UEFA Euro 2024! This activity is designed to help students learn about one of the most exciting football tournaments in the world while improving your reading and comprehension skills.
UEFA Euro 2024, commonly known as Euro 2024, will bring together the best national teams from across Europe to compete for the prestigious championship title. In this exercise, they will read about the tournament’s details, the qualifying process, the top teams and players to watch, and the broader significance of the event.
After reading the passage, they will answer a series of questions to test their understanding and knowledge.
Get ready to dive into the world of Euro 2024 and enjoy learning about this thrilling sporting event!
Perfect for cover lessons, tutor time or PSHE
Includes Answers
This set includes two original delightful poems perfect for a Christmas performance or Assembly.
Each poem is easy to read, featuring simple yet enchanting language that captures the magic and joy of the festive season.
The first poem paints a cozy picture of Christmas Eve, with twinkling stars, stockings by the fire, and the much-anticipated visit from Santa. Its rhythmic flow and vivid imagery make it ideal for young readers to bring to life on stage.
The second poem celebrates the spirit of togetherness and holiday cheer, with themes of family, carols and the joy of giving. Its heartwarming message and accessible phrasing ensure every child can confidently join in the performance.
These poems are not only entertaining but also meaningful, spreading the Christmas spirit in a way that is memorable and fun for performers and audiences alike.
**Boy in the Striped Pyjamas **
Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Holocaust or the appalling atrocities of the concentration camp just a few yards from his new home. Living in an isolated house in a desolate area called “Out-With,” Bruno is lonely and bored. One day, while exploring, he meets a boy his age named Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence. Though unaware of the grim reality Shmuel faces, Bruno forms a deep friendship with him, oblivious to the fence that separates them symbolically and literally.
As their friendship grows, Bruno’s innocence and Shmuel’s stark reality clash, leading to a heartbreaking and poignant conclusion. “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” is a haunting and powerful story of innocence, friendship, and the devastating impact of prejudice, told through the eyes of a young boy who unknowingly steps into one of history’s darkest moments. This is a tale that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
20 Cross Curricular Activities
These activities will help deepen understanding and engagement with “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas,” allowing students to explore its themes, characters, and historical context in various creative and analytical ways.
Suitable for KS2 to KS4
30 Festive Christmas Activity Ideas. Perfect for Primary-Aged Children
These activities are fun, engaging activity ideas and packed with festive cheer, perfect for keeping children occupied in Golden Time.
These are activity ideas only with examples.
UEFA Euros 2024 Football - Whole School Maths Questions (Year 1 to 11)
This set of mathematics questions is designed to engage students aged 6 to 16 with practical applications of math concepts through the context of the Euros 2024 football tournament.
The questions are divided into three age groups (6-8, 9-11, and 12-16) and cover a range of topics from basic arithmetic to algebra and geometry.
These questions aim to make learning math fun and relevant by relating it to a major sporting event.
Perfect for cover lessons, tutor time or end of term activities.
Includes Answers
Festive Finds. A Christmas Eye Spy Challenge
A cozy and traditional Christmas scene with warm, nostalgic details!
The image features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, stockings over a lit fireplace, festive gifts and classic holiday colours that create a cheerful and timeless atmosphere.
15 observational questions based on the traditional Christmas image, along with answers.
**60 Last Week of School Suggested Activities **
30 Primary and 30 Secondary
Fun and engaging activities that teachers can do with class in the last week of school:
Creative and Artistic Activities
Games and Competitions
Outdoor and Physical Activities
Educational Activities
Reflection and Planning
Community and Team Building
These activities not only keep the students engaged during the last week but also create lasting memories and provide a sense of closure and celebration for the school year. They will help secondary students enjoy their last week of school, foster a sense of community and provide a positive and memorable end to the academic year.
UEFA Euros 2024 Football Activity Pack
PSHE or Tutor Time Activity:
The UEFA Euros 2024 Football Activity Pack is designed to engage students and football enthusiasts in the excitement and learning opportunities presented by the UEFA European Championship. This comprehensive pack includes a variety of activities that blend sports knowledge with academic skills, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Here’s what you can expect inside:
Creating a Social Media Post
Participants are tasked with creating a mock social media post to promote the UEFA Euros 2024. This activity encourages creativity and digital literacy, as students will need to consider key elements of effective social media communication, such as compelling visuals, engaging captions, and the strategic use of hashtags.
Read and Take Notes
This section involves reading selected passages about the history, significance, and current details of the UEFA Euros 2024. Students will practice their reading comprehension skills by identifying main ideas and key details, and then take structured notes. This exercise aims to enhance their ability to process and organize information effectively.
Key Terms
A list of important terms related to the UEFA Euros 2024 is provided, complete with definitions. Students will learn and understand essential vocabulary such as “seeded”, “knockout phase” and “esports.” This glossary supports their comprehension of the tournament’s structure and related discussions.
Multiple Choice
This section contains a series of multiple-choice questions designed to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the UEFA Euros 2024.
Short Answer Questions
Short answer questions prompt students to respond with brief but detailed answers.
Open-Ended Questions
Open-ended questions require more extensive responses, allowing students to explore their thoughts and opinions deeply.
The UEFA Euros 2024 Football Activity Pack is an excellent resource for blending the excitement of a major sports event with valuable educational exercises, fostering both academic and personal growth among participants.
**Nationalities Project **
End of Term Activity suitable for whole school.
To create a vibrant and informative display that represents the diverse countries of our school community. Each student will choose one country to research and present their findings in a creative and engaging way for a corridor showcase.
By participating in this project, students will gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and contribute to a colourful and educational display that celebrates the diversity of our international school community.
**Reading Question Matrix and Question Matrix **
A question matrix is a tool designed with the purpose of introducing us to a hierarchy of questioning. Designed similar to Bloom’s taxonomy or Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions.
This resource can be used both by teachers and students to develop their questioning and reasoning skills. The deeper the question, the more challenge you a providing for the students.
Reading Question Matrix
Use the reading questioning matrix to help you use different kinds of questioning as you read with a child.
The boxes are there to help you structure your questions e.g. Who could…? How might…? Why is…? etc.
All readers should be asked questions from the red/orange sections, proceeding along the matrix towards the blue/purple end.
These latter questions will be trickier to answer and require a deeper level of understanding and discussion about the story to answer.
ICT Activity: KS3 or KS4 End of Term Carnival Project
Carnival Food Stand: Spreadsheet, Menu and Flyer
Creating a Spreadsheet for Carnival Outgoings:
Expenses: Document wholesale costs of food and drink items, charges for having a food stand (including licensing fees), transport costs, energy costs (for heating and chilling food), packaging costs, and salaries.
Pricing: Calculate the prices to charge customers to cover costs and potentially make a profit .
Creating a Menu:
Content: List all items for sale with corresponding pictures and prices.
Creating a Flyer:
Purpose: Advertise your food stall.
**This project usually lasts 4 lessons. It has been developed from other outdated content. **
Einstein’s Riddle Logic Puzzle.
Einstein’s Riddle, also known as the Zebra Puzzle, is a classic logic puzzle that challenges you to use deductive reasoning to determine the relationships between a set of variables.
This was given to me as an exercise in logic puzzles. I think it is a great puzzle.
According to the worksheet I was given this puzzle is attributed to Albert Einstein. He claimed that 98% of the world could not work it out. Can you?
There are five houses in a row and in five different colours.
In each house lives a person from a different country.
Each person drinks a certain drink, plays a certain sport, and keeps a certain pet.
No two people drink the same drink, play the same sport, or keep the same pet.
The names , drinks and pets can be changed to fit to your school.
“Einstein’s Riddle” for learners to work together in groups to solve.
**Answer Supplied **
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reading Comprehension and Activities
Includes:
Image Analysis: Notice and Wonder
Read: Notice and Wonder
Vocabulary Choice Board
Key Vocabulary
Short Answer Questions
Answer and Explain
Read and Discuss
Each sheet can be used as a stand alone activity or extension tasks.
Great as a plenary or starter also.
Used as part of a lesson observation.
** Book Inspired by Katie Morag.**
In the story “Katie and the Big Island Race,” Katie eagerly participates in the island’s annual race. Despite a fall and her brother Liam’s bicycle trouble, she helps him fix it, and they finish together. The story highlights teamwork and island spirit, leaving Katie content and ready for next year’s race.
20 questions based on the story "Katie and the Big Island Race¨.
These questions help reinforce comprehension and recall of the story’s events, characters, and themes.
Answers supplied.
Suitable for KS1.
The Lighthouse Keepers Dinner
Inspired by Lighthouse Keepers Lunch and created using AI.
In “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Dinner,” Mr. Angus McDougal and his wife Flora outsmart pesky seagulls who repeatedly steal Angus’s evening meal. Using a decoy basket and their mischievous cat Buster, they successfully protect the real dinner, ensuring Angus enjoys his meals in peace while the seagulls watch from afar.
Text and 20 questions
20 Guided Reading questions based on the story “Lighthouse Keepers Dinner”.
These questions help reinforce comprehension and recall of the stories events, characters and themes.
Answers supplied.
Suitable for KS1.
The Paper Chain STEAM Challenge is a fun and engaging activity that combines creativity, critical thinking and engineering skills.
It’s a simple yet versatile challenge suitable for various age groups.
The challenge is to create the longest paper chain using a single piece of paper.
Participants must design and construct a paper chain that maximizes its length while adhering to the constraints of a single sheet.
Remember, the beauty of the Paper Chain STEAM Challenge lies in its simplicity and versatility. Whether in the classroom or at home, it’s a delightful way to engage learners and foster problem-solving skills!
History of New Year’s Resolutions.
1000 word text
30 Questions with Answers
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has a long and fascinating history, beginning in ancient Babylonia about 4,000 years ago. Today, people around the world use New Year’s resolutions to set goals, inspired by the hope and motivation of a fresh start. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, and learning new skills. While only about 8% of people keep their resolutions all year, the tradition remains a meaningful way to strive for personal growth.
Power Maths White Rose Maths: Unit 3 Assessment
Year 2
Unit 3 Assessment
Addition and Subtraction
Unit 3 Assessment in the style of Power Maths (White Rose Maths)
Oxford Owl: Kipper, Biff and Chip Story Boards
The Haircut
Big Feet
The Toys Party
Spots
Story Board and Key Words to help support recount of the books.
Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide humorous storylines to engage and motivate children. The popular characters and familiar settings are brought to life by Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta.
Jolly Phonics / Read Write Inc / RWI / Oxford Owl
This is an activity that you can do after you introduced the different characters to your learners. Let your learners colour in the pictures for each character. I use this for Year 1 and 2 and they really enjoy it. You can let them colour in the characters exactly how they are presented in the stories for example the exact colours of their clothes etc.
Activity Description:
After introducing the different characters to your learners, you can engage them in a fun and creative activity.
Steps:
Introduction: Begin by introducing each character to the class, sharing their names, traits, and roles in the story. Make sure the students are familiar with the characters before starting the activity.
Distribution: Hand out the colouring sheets featuring the characters. Ensure each student has a complete set of characters to colour.
Guidance: Encourage the students to colour the characters exactly as they are depicted in the stories. For instance, if a character wears a red shirt and blue pants in the story, guide the students to use the same colours. This helps reinforce their memory and attention to detail.
Creativity: While it’s important to follow the story’s depiction, also allow room for creativity. If a student wants to add a personal touch, such as a different background or additional elements, encourage them to do so.
Sharing: Once the colouring is complete, have a sharing session where students can show their work to the class. This not only boosts their confidence but also fosters a sense of community and appreciation for each other’s efforts.
Benefits:
Engagement: Colouring activities are highly engaging for young learners and help maintain their interest in the lesson.
Fine Motor Skills: This activity aids in the development of fine motor skills as students practice colouring within the lines.
Memory Reinforcement: By colouring the characters as they appear in the story, students reinforce their memory of the characters and their attributes.
Creativity: It provides an outlet for creativity and self-expression, allowing students to personalize their work.
Feel free to adapt this activity to suit your classroom’s needs and the specific characters in your stories!