Our Platinum Jubilee Pack pack is ideal for celebrating the Queen’s long reign with engaging hands-on fun! It’s ideal for using in the build up to the bank holiday weekend as well as a great resource for keeping children entertained over the Easter holidays. What’s inside the Platinum Jubilee Activity Pack? Your child will: Imagine being the monarch for a day Investigate reflection and oxidisation with magic tricks Design commemorative china, a stamp, a flag and a coin Explore and write their own acrostic poetry Cook classic dishes in the kitchen Complete gently prompted studies on King Henry XIII, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II Tackle a themed Lego challenge Explore the Commonwealth Play fun themed games Go on a Jubilee scavenger hunt Write newspaper articles Listen to music and give opinions on it Make bunting and paper chains Enjoy mazes, wordsearches and word games Learn to play chess Find out about cute corgis … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Organisation and planning Research and presentation STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Literacy and numeracy skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design What age is this Platinum Jubilee Activity Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. The pack has been designed so it can be enjoyed as a family, with activities and games that can be done together or independently. The tasks can be completed to your child’s own level, with support from you or an older sibling as necessary. For example, A 13 year old may produce a complex response to a Lego challenge, independently solve numeracy puzzles, really go to town on the design tasks and take their self-led projects and science investigations to a much deeper level than a younger child. It is important to remember that our activity packs are not meant to mirror what a child has been doing in school, but are instead meant to engage them, spark their love of learning and most of all be FUN. Our own children (aged 5-12) have loved testing out these activities. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket.

When the terribly sad news that Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II had passed away was announced we knew we wanted to put together a resource in tribute to her incredible life. This collection of respectful activities has been designed to be used by children of all ages. There are activities and prompts to learn more about her landmark reign as well as tasks to help children process their feelings. Whether you work in a school, run a club or have your own children we hope that this resource will be useful in the coming days. We are gifting this resource to you as our way of thanking Queen Elizabeth II for her life of service and showing our respect for her dedication and unwavering commitment during her 70 year reign. Please take this pack with our love. What’s inside the Queen Elizabeth II Pack? Your child will: Complete a fact file about Queen Elizabeth II Find out about key moments from her reign Design a commemorative coin Write their own piece of remembrance poetry Learn about the Commonwealth Discover the Queen’s favourite dog Consider the media coverage of her death Design their own front page Write a letter Compose their own tribute Reflect on their feelings Design a commemorative stamp Colour pictures Learn key facts with a crossword and word searches Consider their own memories of our late Queen Begin to learn about our new King  - Charles III You might also like our Platinum Jubilee {PDF} What age is the Queen Elizabeth II Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 6-15 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age.

Practise essential literacy skills such as reading, writing and spelling with these fun gaming word searches and templates. This PDF resource is a collection of 14 word searches plus 7 blank gaming themed word search templates for children to create their own fun searches. There are: 3 Minecraft 2 Fortnite 2 Pokemon 1 Roblox 1 Animal Crossing 1 Among Us 3 Super Mario Great for encouraging reading, writing and spelling in a way that doesn’t look or feel like work

Our Reading Reflections Activity Pack is perfect for children and teens who love books and reading! It’s a really gentle way to improve their literacy skills through the texts they have read and enjoyed. Reading Reflections allows children to have total freedom and complete control over their learning journey. We have purposefully designed it this way. Children choose a book that they have read and complete the section of activities using their book as the subject material. There are sections for fiction books, non-fiction books and poetry. There’s a library at the start of the book so that every time your child reads a book, they can decorate one in their library. By choosing their own texts, children will already be enthusiastic and engaged with their subject material. What’s in the Reading Reflections Activity Pack? Please see the picture gallery for some examples of the pages in this pack. As your child works their way through Reading Reflections they will: develop their vocabulary build their understanding and repertoire of verbs, adjectives and adverbs learn about settings study characters swot up on sentence openers, connectives and punctuation lead their own research present their findings give their opinion and reasons for it create their own resources teach others develop their comprehension skills improve their writing becoming a more fluent reader exploring imagery explore how powerful language is, unpick the structure of a story communicate through pictures review texts And lots more! What age is the Reading Reflections Activity Pack for? Reading Reflections can be enjoyed by children from approximately age 9 and above. This pack is ideal for older children and teens who love to read independently but perhaps need a gentle path to help them structure their interest and develop their skills. Younger children would need to be supported by an adult as necessary.

The School of Magic (1st Year) for ages 7-14, this is to be used alongside the first Harry Potter book (the Philosopher’s Stone). The pack contains activities to be completed after each chapter and talks to your child as if they were the main character. It’s a fully immersive magical experience that adds a whole new dimension to the adventure! You may also like School of Magic (2nd Year) The School of Magic (3rd Year) What’s inside The School of Magic (1st Year)? Your child will: Cast spells of invisibility with super science experiments Practise converting currency with Galleons and Sickles Send notes by owl Explore reflection and refraction, Snowy owls, aerodynamic, acids & alkalis in individual projects Create a cosmic calming jar Use transfiguration to transform words Hop on their broomstick to fly around the world and discover iconic landmarks Learn how to care for owls Learn how to draw dragons Study potions … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Reading and comprehension skills STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design Storytelling Hand-eye co-ordination Maths facts and number skills Research and presenting data When you purchase this pack, not only do you get a wonderful learning experience for your child but you also get an extensive support document for yourself to help get the most out of the pack. What age is the School of Magic (1st Year) suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14; children should be mature enough for the content of the book. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; older or younger children may well love exploring the wonderful world of magic through our activities, and the tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket. Some of the activities in this pack may require the use of scissors, knives and hot cooking equipment so please ensure children are supervised appropriately.

Harry Potter fans, magical minions and Muggles alike will love this wonderful wizarding pack! This pack is to be used alongside the second Harry Potter book (The Chamber of Secrets). The pack contains activities to be completed after each chapter and talk to your child as if they were the main character. It adds a whole new magical dimension to the adventure! You may also like The School of Magic (3rd Year) What’s inside The School of Magic (2nd Year)? Your child will: Practise ‘freeze charms’ to create instant ice with a super ‘cool’ science experiment Investigate chemical reactions with colour-changing ‘floo’ powder Create a Quidditch mini book Design a flying car Make invisible ink and reveal secret messages Study dancing potions Learn about phoenixes, willow trees, spiders and more Explore myths and legends Capture gnomes with maths challenges Conjure up magic ice cream Cast a spell to make bones disappear Write for the Daily Prophet … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Reading and comprehension skills STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design Storytelling Hand-eye co-ordination Maths facts and number skills Research and presenting data When you purchase this pack, not only do you get a wonderful learning experience for your child but you also get an extensive support document for yourself to help get the most out of the pack. What age is The School of Magic (2nd Year) suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14; children should be mature enough for the content of the book. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; older or younger children may well love exploring the wonderful world of magic through our activities, and the tasks can be completed to your child’s own level.

Our ‘Legendary Literacy’ pack for ages 7-14 is perfect for developing confidence and language art skills through the wonderful world of Minecraft! What’s inside the Legendary Literacy Pack? Your child will: Create their own comic strips Decode secret messages using pigpen cypher and Morse code Write magazine articles Independently research rainforest and desert biomes Complete Minecraft Lego challenges Have fun with Minecraft themed recipes Explore amazing creatures – axolotls, foxes, ocelots, pigs and pandas Build fine motor skills with mazes, colouring and drawing Experiment with designing mobs, mods and updates Engage in debates Create a PowerPoint slide show about mobs Make a mini book ‘Beginner’s guide to Minecraft’ Display their knowledge with reading comprehensions and factsheets Design an interview for Mojang Independently learn about blocks – obsidian, granite, sandstone and andesite Work on story ideas using story starters Write a postcard from The End Explain Minecraft to an alien AND LOTS MORE! Your child will be developing literacy skills including: Developing their vocabulary, learning about settings, studying characters and following instructions. Your child will lead their own research, present their findings, give their considered opinion and reasons for it. They will have the chance to create their own resources, teach others and develop their comprehension skills. They will undoubtedly improve their writing, become a more fluent reader and increase in confidence in their own ability. They will have opportunities to write for many different purposes throughout this pack, all of which are centred around the wonderful world of Minecraft. All these tasks plus mazes, colouring and drawing will improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. There are also many opportunities for reading throughout the pack, activities which encourage remembering details, following instructions and recalling facts. What age is the Legendary Literacy suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14+ years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. It is suitable for a large variety of ages. Young children can be read to and scribed for or use pictures as responses. Older/more confident children can work independently and respond to tasks in greater depth and detail. The pack is suitable for even the most reluctant of writers as it beautifully focuses on Minecraft rather than writing! Do I need anything else? In order to get the most from this curriculum we suggest providing your child with safe internet access for research, PowerPoint, a Minecraft story book and the other resources listed within the pack (ingredients for recipes, Lego and paper for example).