This resource has been updated. It is a PDF file consisting of a series of my own photographs taken in various locations from Montreal to The Rockies, including views of Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Native American Totem Poles and Lake Louise. These are suitable for all age groups, there are no notes but all photographs are labelled and there is a discussion wordmat included. They can be used for art classes,Geography looking at landscapes, glaciation and History of the people of Canada. These examples of landscapes in Canada would be useful as a resource for class discussion comparing the children's location with Canada. These could also be used as writing prompts or for display in the classroom.

A cross-curricular approach to the Paralympics 2016 to be held in September. Suitable for Upper KS1 and KS2. Worksheets can be printed out individually or as a complete booklet. Includes:- Fact Sheets on Brazil, Paralympics and Rainforest Mapwork Internet research activities on disabilities, rainforests and Dame Tanni Grey Number ; decimals to first decimal place:- addition and subtraction Finding the average Problem solving Intervals of time A poem and comprehension questions A previous knowledge sheet and a What I have learned sheet.

A 20 page workbook based on Roald Dahl's The BFG. These can be printed out as separate worksheets for differentation or as a complete workbook for each member of the class. They are in black and white. Descriptive writing:- cave, own giant Creative writing:- Story about own giant, poem called Dreams Favourite and least favourite characters Making inferences and drawing conclusions Words and meanings Drawing activities Wrte a book blurb Write a book review

This PDF file is for KS1 and SEN to develop creative writing. I have written 18 original story prompts relating to summer. Each page has the prompt and a colourful picture to stimulate ideas. These can be laminated and kept for use for groups or individual children. I have also included a powerpoint presentation which can be used with the whole class for modelled writing.

Another original short story written by me in a child friendly vocabulary set in 1895, Jayne, the young lady of the house is attending a ball in the manor and waiting patiently for a young suiter to appear. There are various characters in the story and this could be used as an introduction to a long novel, Shakespearian or Dickensian literature in preparation for Grammar/ Secondary school. There are pages to read and discuss so I have included a powerpoint presentation followed by comprehension questions, writing activities and drawing conclusions. There is dictionary work and internet research.

This 12 page resource is for children in KS2, it can be used as a one off lesson about Martin Luther King or as a unit about equal rights, discrimination and helping the world. There is a fact sheet, an information sheet and then some writing activities. What do you know about Martin Luther King Day? Write about someone else who has changed the world. Children are asked to write their own I Have a Dream speech. A powerpoint display is also included for classrrom discussion.

This is a 20 page PDF file to be used while reading the book or as a workbook after the children have finished reading the story. The first few slides are a history of Auschwitz with comprehension questions and original poems. The written activities include writing acrostic poems, diary entries, discussing the themes in the book, questions about the characters, descriptive writing and book reviews. This will also be useful for World Holocaust Day, World War 2 topic or discussion on human rights. Suitable for KS2 children.

To celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s amazing 65 years on the throne here is a resource full of fun and celebration. A PDF file and Powerpoint presentation of 20 slides which can be printed out as a booklet for a group of children or the entire class of KS2. The tasks include factsheet reading and comprehension questions, problem solving with number, money and tables, writing formal letters of invite and acceptance, drawing activities and a variety of short writing activities eg what is written inside the card. A good resource for differentation.

30 page booklet for Upper KS1 and KS2 based on Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. This powerpoint and PDF file can be printed out as individual worksheets or as a complete workbook for the entire class. The resource is in black and white with a coloured front cover. There are a variety of activities which can be given to all children therefore it is great for differentation. Would be very useful when doing guided reading. The activities included are: descriptive writing, plurals, diminutives, poetry writing, book reviews, drawing and labelling activities, letter writing, favourite character and reasons why, themes in the novel, characteristics of the characters, discussion around quotes from the novel, internet research, vocabulary exercises, conflict Man v Nature. Might be useful for World Book Day.

An 18 page Unit of Work includes:- a) Fact sheets on Ancient and Modern Olympic Games with Comprehension Worksheets b) Fact Sheet on Zeus with word analysis and creative writing activities c) Alphabetical Order d) Past Tense e) Brainstorming f) Designing a logo g) Creative writing, story, poem and newspaper article Could be used alongside a class project on the Rio Olympics

This is a complete Unit of work suitable for Key Stage 2 but could be adapted for Key Stage 1. It includes the following topics:- A fact sheet Comprehension questions Creative writing- A formal letter 8 and 9 times tables Months of the Year Problem Solving and Place Value Creative Writing- A newspaper article Art and design....design your own Birthday cake Multiplication of Money Drawing activities Can be printed out as an entire booklet for each child or as individual worksheets for differentation.

A 28 page booklet based on Roald Dahl's novel The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me. It is suitable for KS1 and lower KS2. Worksheets can be printed out individually for differentation as some involve writing, others drawing and some reference work. Includes:- Descriptive writing, imaginative writing, writing a conversation, Persuasive writing, diary writing, newspaper writing, writing character profiles and acrostic poems. Also includes ideas for team work, new vocabulary, character profiles, reviews and designing adverts and posters.