A PDF file of 20 pages for KS1 and KS2 looking at the celebration of Lent. The children will read about the reasons for fasting, the importance of the number 40, reflection and self-discipline, Jesus' suffering and pain, the origins of Mothering Sunday, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and the use of the colour purple in churches. Having read the various fact sheets, they will then complete worksheets on what they have learned, poetry and story writing, writings about their mothers, words they have learned and their meanings, a few drawing activities and facts about my favourite pancake. A great resource as a lead up to Easter. I have also included a Powerpoint presentation in the price which teachers may wish to use in class or as an assembly.

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.

This Christmas assembly is a unique resource consisting of a 23 page PDF file and Powerpoint presentation. It is Christmas taken from the viewpoint of animals, donkeys, robins, sheep. The animals introduce themselves and tell the children about their various roles on Christmas Eve. These little stories could be used for a Christmas class assembly. The follow up activities include writing and drawing activities, comprehension questions, a nativity wordmat,storywriting, poetry writing, newspaper reports and an internet activity. Great for KS1and lowere KS2.

This 28 page resource has the Nativity story written in an original format and in child friendly vocabulary. It is suitable for KS1 and tells the story of the birth of Jesus, the visit of the shepherds, the journey of the wisemen and the role of King Herod. It consists of reading pages and follow up writing and drawing activities. The booklet can be printed out for each child or used for differentation. It is a similar format to my Easter story book recommended by Tes. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Written activities include vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, newspaper reports , sentence construction, retelling parts of the story and ordering.

This PDF file can be printed out for the children to read at whole school assembly. The powerpoint presentation can be used for school assembly or for discussion in class. It is suitable for KS1 and could be adapted for KS2. It is suitable for interdenominational schools. It includes readings, the word HARVEST broken up into separate letters representing various words associated with harvest, a poem and a short prayer. The main themes are:- Saying thank you to God, to farmers,to fishermenand to fruitpickers. Sharing with others Thinking about God as creator Taking care of God's world.

An original story of Noah and the Ark written by me in child friendly vocabulary. There are 8 parts to the story which the children can read, highlighting new wordsfor dictionary work. These are followed by worksheets for descriptive writing, poetry writing, PHSE I Promise to..., converstional writing, drawing activities, searching for adjectives, animal gender and noises. It can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual sheets, can be linked to RE or an animal topic or a topic like God's Promises. good for differentation and SEN children.

The story of the Good Samaritan written in child friendly vocabulary by me. A pdf file which can be printed out as an individual workbook, also a powerpoint presentation to be used as a whole class presentation. This can be used to look at the teachings of Jesus linked to the RE curriculum. It could also be used as a non denominational resource on helping those who are different. Includes reading activities, Spag activities, diary entries, use of adjectives, newspaper reporting, empathy writing and cartoon strips.

A great resource looking at the Jewish celebration of Passover for KS1 and KS2. An original story about Moses and The Ten Plagues written in child friendly vocabulary. Following the story there are writing and drawing activities, including newspaper articles, diary entries, recall of story, find suitable adjectives and alphabetical order. Children need to empathise with both the Egyptians and The Israelites in some of the written tasks. A word mat is included to aid writing and help spelling. A Powerpoint is also included.

A pdf file with 20 story prompt starters for Easter, looking at animals, people plants. A great resource to encourage creative writing with the younger classes. Each prompt gives a starting sentence for the children to continue the story.This can be printed out as individual pages and used for display or as a complete booklet for individual pupils, therefore it is good for differentiation.

A great resource covering the events of Palm Sunday written in a simple narrative form for KS1 children to read themselves or in groups. A PDF file and a powerpoint presentation. Mainly done in black and white with a few coloured graphics. Resource includes reading activities, writing activities, grammar activities, diminutives, drawing acxtivities, word searching, internet activity and creative work. Suitable for differentation and for special needs children.

This resource includes a pdf file and a powerpoint presentation .It is a fun activity for EYFS and KS1 to be used on Shrove Tuesday/ Pancake Day. There are a variety of writing and drawing activities. I have included an information sheet on Shrove Tuesday with a few simple comprehension questions. The story of the Runaway Pancake, written in child friendly vocabulary could be read to the class or by the children themselves. Follow-on activities include drawing activities, writing an acrostic poem, my favourite topping for a pancake, a recipe to make pancakes and a sequencing activity. I have also included a sheet If the pig hadn't eaten the pancake what would have happened. Hope you all have fun using this.

An original story written for Early Years and KS1 outlining events for Holy Week. A PDF file and powerpoint presentation. Can be used in a number of ways. 1.Class assembly with children reading each daily entry while others perform role play activities. 2. A guided reading activity or a mini class novel 3. A printed workbook as there are activity pages included Consists of story pages, writing and drawing activities, a word mat , a timeline from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

A superb resource for KS1 and 2 with a selection of original and famous stories, poems and legends with a Christmas Theme. 26 page resource and powerpoint presentation. Poem: A Child's Christmas with comprehension questions and then pupils have to write an acrostic poem. Poem: The Candy Cane with comprehension questions followed by descriptive writing activity My Favourite Christmas decoration Story/Legend: Mrs Babushka with comprehension questions and imaginative writing activity Complete the story Poem: All in Red activity write a red poem Poem: All in Green activity write a green poem Poem extract: The Christmas Party activity write a list and draw Legend: How Robin got his Red Breast with comprehension questions and Internet research to find Legend of the Christmas Tree Poem: The Kitchen Table with comprehension questions Poem extract: Silver Bells activity write a Father Christmas Poem

Original poems and stories written by me for KS1 on the theme of Christmas with accompanying comprehension questions and a few grammar activities, find the rhyming words and parts of speech. Story 1 Follow the Star Poem 1 Candy Cane Story 2 Tinsel Cottage Story 3 Legend of the Robin Poem 2 Christmas Bits and Bobs This is a PDF file but I have also included a powerpoint presentation. This is a great resource to use with your children in the week before Christmas. The stories and poems could be used to stimulate the children's own writing.

Looking for something original and different then this 20 page coloured PDF file and powerpoint is for you! It is suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 and can be adapted for SEN. Each page is the opening of a Christmas story or a Christmas Poem. Topics included are Santa, elves, reindeer, furry animals, Christmas trees, stars, journeys and adventures. There are three brainstorming pages related to Christmas nouns, verbs and adjectives.