This resource is aimed at year 2, 3 or 4 students but can be adapted for younger or older students. It is an editable PowerPoint that can be used as in introduction into the new year with a few games for getting to know the new teacher, new students and reinforcing school rules and class rules and expectations. This PowerPoint consists of five slides. The first is an editable title/welcome slide where you can put pictures of what your class will be learning this year to make it exciting and show them what they can look forward to. The second and third slide is a small activity about a treasure box. The teacher will have objects special to them in their treasure box and the students can use this to work out things about them. The students are then encouraged to think what would go in their “treasure box”. They can do this as a discussion and sharing task or as a worksheet (one will be for sale on here) and draw objects in the treasure box. The forth slide includes another getting to know you game which encourages the students to go around the room and talk to each other. The fifth slide is about school rules, reminding the rules and discussing why they are important.

This resource is aimed at Year 1,2,3,4,5 and 6. It could also be used in KS3 as a short back to school/getting to know you activity. This resource contains a powerpoint with the dimension set to A4 size for easy printing. It has one slide with a worksheet to encourage pupils to think about what is important to them. They will draw or write things to put in their “treasure chest”. This can then be a sharing activity so they pupils find out more about each other and themselves. The teacher and TA could also do one so the pupils learn more about you. There is also a PowerPoint on my store that goes with this resource called “Back to School”.

This resource is aimed at Year 2 and KS2. It can also be adapted and used for KS3. It is a PowerPoint containing two slides that have been changed to A4 paper size for easy printing. The aim of the game is to answer the questions about their favourite things and fill in the grid. Then move around the room and ask their classmates what their favourite things are. When they find someone with the same answer as them they can tick/cross it off. When they have found a line they have won Bingo! It can also be discussed to people who didn’t find someone with the same interests as them how important and unique they are because they are different. It is a fun little activity that get the students talking to each other and moving around the classroom. The second slide is an easier version of the game with less words and including pictures so everyone can be included in the game.

This resource is aimed at a range of year groups and can be adapted accordingly. It is used to set goals at the beginning of the year as a class or as an individual. It follows the Roald Dahl story of the BFG who collects dreams in jars. This worksheet can be used alongside watching the video or getting creative and making your own glittery, decorated dream jars. The idea is for the students to come up with a goal or ambition for the year ahead and save it in their dream jar. This could also be used for small group or nurture activities. This resource includes three powerpoint slides that are set to A4 size for easy printing. The first one includes the sheet with no lines for students to draw pictures in. The second is the same sheet but with wide spaced lines and the third with smaller spaced lines. This activity should take 10 - 20 minutes to complete.

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is designed to help teach and practice Year 3/4 statutory spelling and common exception words. It is a powerpoint made up of 24 slides. The first slide is a title page, the second slide introduces the five words that will be practiced and the third slide describes the instructions of the game. Each slide has a sound clip that narrates what is on the slide and slides are set to run automatically so teachers can put this on to run by itself while they do another job for 5 minutes. The slides after have the word with missing letters, an image and a sentence containing the word. Each slide has a narration sound clip saying the word and reading the sentence. The word is practiced three times and then the answer is revealed so students can mark their own work. The final slide is a reflection, asking them to think about which words they got right and which ones need more practice. It can be used in year 3 and 4 or in older years as a short revision activity. All that is needed is something to write with and something to write on (pencil/paper, pen, whiteboard).

This resource is aimed at Year 2 and KS2 students (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6). It is used to teach character description, using similes and metaphors or noun phrases. It helps create ideas beyond the normal characters appearance to help students use their imagination and generate deeper and more meaningful characters through the use of special skills and personality. It can also be used in small group catch up or revision sessions as well as interventions on noun phrases and using different vocabulary. It includes a powerpoint slide set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It is a worksheet with lots of suggestions and organised for students to create their characters. This is an adapted worksheet and so contains many key vocabulary and pictures to help understanding and building up vocabulary.

This resource is aimed at Year 2 and KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching character description and helps students create their own story characters by suggesting lots of details and ideas to spark imagination. It is designed in the way of character creation in a game to keep it engaging. Pupils can work independently or in groups. It can be used as a main activity in an English/Writing lesson for whole class or for small group. The focus is on narrative writing but could be implemented into other objectives. It includes a Powerpoint of 1 slide which is a worksheet set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

This resource is aimed at Year 2 and KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (5 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch with 10 correct multiplication statements for students to find. The second slide shows the answers. All slides are set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete and mark.

This resource is aimed at KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (8 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch with 10 correct multiplication statements for students to find. The second slide shows the answers. All slides are set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete and mark.

This resource is aimed at KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (9 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch with 10 correct multiplication statements for students to find. The second slide shows the answers. All slides are set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete and mark.

This resource is aimed at Year 2 and KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (10 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch with 10 correct multiplication statements for students to find. The second slide shows the answers. All slides are set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete and mark.

This resource is aimed at KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (11 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch with 11 correct multiplication statements for students to find. The second slide shows the answers. All slides are set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete and mark.

This resource is aimed at KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (12 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch with 11 correct multiplication statements for students to find. The second slide shows the answers. All slides are set to A4 paper size for easy printing. It should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to complete and mark.

This resource is aimed at KS2 students – Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. It is for teaching multiplication (3 times tables). It can be used as a main activity in a maths lesson for whole class or for small group/whole class revision. It can also be used as a time filler or for morning learning. It includes a Powerpoint of 2 slides, the first slide is a wordsearch sheet with 10 correct times tables facts to find. The second slide shows the answers. The slides are set to A4 size paper for easy printing. The activity can take approx 10 minutes to complete.