The third resource in my series of Explorers and Navigators, a PDF file and powerpoint presentation suitable for KS1 and KS2. This is a child friendly story written in simple language telling the facts about Vasco Da Gama's journey around Africa to the trading city of Calcutta in India. It can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual pages for project work and display. It includes reading and writing activities, diary entries, a ship's log entry, newspaper reporters questions, descriptive and imaginative writing and a few comprehension questions.

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 13 page booklet All About Me for Key stage 1 or SEN Key Stage 2 Includes worksheets:- Me My Family Target Setting What makes a good friend My Best Friend Health and Fitness Writing and drawing activities

Special offer buy these two mini workbooks Numeracy and Literacy for Key stage 2

A 20 page booklet which could be either used for revision and understanding of nouns or as an introduction to nouns with follow on activities Definition of Noun List nouns found in various locations, eg bedroom, railway station etc Underline nouns in a sentence Underline nouns in a piece of prose Proper Nouns Abstract nouns Addresses and Capital letters Creative Writing description of a friend Plural Rules and worksheets Gender

An 18 page booklet on Verbs for Key Stage 2 includes Definition of a verb Verb recognition Fitting verbs into sentences Past Tense and Present Tense Dictionary Work spelling and meaning. Could be used as revision booklet or as homework sheets.

This is a 21 page workbook for upper Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 It is cross curricular including history, geography, numeracy and literacy as well as ICT researching the internet. Fact Sheet about Egypt and comprehension questions Map work Fact sheet about The River Nile and comprehension questions Fact Sheet about Pyramids and mathematical questions re faces, edges, and vertices Tutankhaman fact sheet and acrostic poem to create Internet research on gods and cats and Egyptian inventions Daily life:- design jewelery and say what materials were used.

Selection of 10 worksheets for Key stage 1/2 Acrostic Poem Why Father is special, Newspaper report, Recipe for the perfect father My father is special because

A workbook for Key Stage 1/2 PHSE Includes: -Setting targets -All about Me -Class Rules ( includes discussion with a partner ordering the rules from most to least important) -Citizenship in school -Friendship Summer holidays Choices good and bad

A 15 page workbook end of KS1 and KS2 Literacy and Numeracy Seaside Theme Includes:- writing lists, writing a postcard, writing an acrostic poem, creative and descriptive writing Spheres, Money

This 15 page workbook is suitable for KS1/2 with pieces of original prose and poetry written by me. Flash Fiction ;The Belfast Lad. I was delighted when this poem was published a few years ago by Readers Digest. It is based around The Battle of The Somme:-I have created a worksheet to accompany it asking the children to create their own flash fiction about the First World War Poem;The Breaking of Day I wrote this poem after three young British soldiers were killed in N.Ireland. It reflects modern warfare and can be related to what took place during, The First and Second World Wars, The Irish Rising or recent battles in the Middle East:- I have included a worksheet for the children to write An acrostic Poem The Somme Poem ;We Will Remember Them:- This poem could be used after any tragedy when people have lost their lives. I have included a worksheet Critical Thinking why and how? Poem ;Uprising:- An original poem About The Irish Uprising with a worksheet for Internet research Other activities include Poetic terminology Dictionary Work Types of Poetry Creative Writing worksheet write your own poem Discussion questions on Poetry A Poetry analysis sheet

A PDF printable resource in colour and in black and white. Various Story starters linked to Autumn, Hallowe'en, Hibernation, Humans and Weather. Some more difficult than others therefore could be used for differentiation. I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use. These are all original and created by me a published author.

30 page booklet of Task cards can be laminated for children who have completed classwork, stored or displayed on noticeboards. Also a Powerpoint Presentation included for classroom use. Cross curricular, Numeracy, Literacy , Science and PSHE activities. Numeracy:- square numbers, factors, ways to make 100, ways to make 1000 Literacy:- Write a Book Review, write a Book Blurb, words and meanings dictionary work, Acrostic Poem, Limerick Poem, Newspaper Report, Persuasive Writing, how many words can you make from Alphabet, Writing Instructions, Letter Writing, Descriptive Writing, Composing questions, words ending in 'ness' Science:- Materials, Life Cycle of Frog and Butterfly PSHE:- Respecting others

A 20 page workbook A selection of book reviews useful for differentation. They can be printed out individually or as a whole unit. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2. Looking at titles, authors, settings, characters, recommendations etc. A great resource for a mixed ability class. I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classwork

Anyone studying Jaqueline Wilson this is a great resource. Looks at her life styles, her hobbies and her achievements. Also two worksheets with ideas for writing. Also included a powerpoint presentation for class use.

28 Activity Cards to be used during Guided Reading Time. These can be cut and laminated for use with any book the children are reading. There are writing activities and drawing activities for the children to write into or draw into their Reading journals. They are differentiated for various abilities.