This lesson will help children to understand the events at Dunkirk during the Second World War. They will learn who was involved, why the troops needed to be evacuated, the role of the ‘Little Ships’ and more. This resource includes: PowerPoint detailing what happened at Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo. Also includes a ‘hook’ in the form of the ‘Dunkirk’ film trailer, as well as Churchill’s famous speech recording. Lots of opportunities for partner talk, group work and critical thinking. Several timed activities to boost engagement. Three tasks to complete. These can be given to all children, or can be used as differentiation depending on ability. Tasks include: Task 1 – present the events at Dunkirk in a style of their choice. Task 2 – Worksheet - Do you think Dunkirk was a success for Britain? Task 3 – Churchill’s speech - write your own. Exit ticket to assess learning at the end of the lesson. Lesson plan for teacher.

Pupils will be able to describe and explain who the Allied and Axis Powers were in WW2 and be able to match the leaders to their countries. HA/MA children will be able to write a short biography of the leaders. This resource includes: PowerPoint with starter partner talk activities focussing on key vocabulary, followed by an explanation of who the Allied and Axis Powers were and who the leaders of each country were. Includes a ‘fact finder’ activity to keep pupils engaged LA/Supported activity - matching activity (cutting and sticking leaders and countries into the correct column to show areas of influence. MA/HA activity - double page spread detailing who was who in WW2 - pictures of leaders to cut out and present however the children would like to. Extension - write a short biography for two leaders. Lesson plan for teacher. Matching activity sheet Fact Finder sheet Pictures of leaders and flags for independent activity

Science knowledge organiser for the Year 3 ‘Plants’ unit. Includes key vocabulary and ‘sticky knowledge’ for children to refer back to throughout the unit.

Science knowledge organiser for Year 3 ‘Light’ unit. Includes key vocabulary and ‘sticky knowledge’ for children to refer back to throughout the unit. Useful for setting learning objectives and assessment for learning.

This lesson will help children understand the key events that led Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939. Children will be able to describe and explain what happened in the aftermath of WW1 between Germany and the rest of Europe, which eventually led to the outbreak of war. This resource includes: PowerPoint giving background information on the state of Germany after 1918, followed by all key events in the years that followed which led to the declaration of war (Hitler coming to power, Nazi Germany gaining strength, German invasions, Hitler’s broken promise, Britain’s ultimatum, declaration of war, Neville Chamberlain’s radio broadcast and Hitler’s hatred of Jewish people). Opportunities for partner talk and timed activities Differentiated timeline activity - two scaffolded versions to support MA and LA children. Extra challenge for HA in how they complete this task. Differentiated writing task - two scaffolded versions for MA and LA children (fill in the gaps / fill in the gaps with clues). Extra challenge for HA in how they complete this task. Lesson plan for teacher.

This is a collection of editable resources and templates I created and used for Year 3 for a ‘Non-Fiction Discussion Text’ unit. Although I created it for Year 3, it can be easily adapted for other year groups. Includes worksheets/templates or learning objective sheets for each stage of the writing process: Model Text Learning the text Creating and performing actions Boxing up template Vocabulary worksheet Conjunctions worksheet Modal Verbs worksheet Shared/Guided write sheet Cold task sheet Hot task sheet etc. Brief lesson plans for 11 sessions All resources are fully editable.

This is a collection of editable resources and templates I created and used for Year 3 for the a ‘Flash Forward Story’ unit. Although I created it for Year 3, it can be easily adapted for other year groups. Includes: Brief lesson plan for each session with a link to the model text (free to access) Cold Task and Hot Task slips Introductory lesson sheet - model story and senses. Storyboard template Worksheets for idea generation Boxing Up sheet Conjunctions lesson and activities Adverbs lesson and activities Prepositions lesson and activities Planning sheet for shared and hot write Shared write lesson plan *Please note: a copy of the text is not included in any of our resources as we do not own the stories and this would therefore be a copyright infringement. This is why we include a link to find and download the text for free after you have downloaded the resource. All resources are fully editable and printable.

Positive Growth Mindset Guide to support students aged 11 to 18+ in school, college and university. This guide is designed to help students understand the importance of mindset and developing resilience, self-belief and determination to succeed in their academic studies and the wider world. The guide includes: Mindset and self-image Defining your self-worth Reflecting on character strengths, personal values, identifying meaningful goals, affirmations, combating low self-esteem etc. Setting goals SMART goals How we influence our own reality Action planning Activities This guide can be used as part of PSHE lessons, as a home learning activity, as a revision support, discretely as a standalone activity or intertwined with other areas of the curriculum. This is suitable to teachers to use with students or parents/students to use at home.

Positive Mindset Guide for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children. This child-friendly guide teaches children the importance of developing a positive mindset and crucial life skills like resilience, goal-setting and self-belief through fun writing and drawing activities. Includes: Introduction to mindset and how to use this guide What makes you happy? Setting goals Goals at school How to work towards and achieve your goal Positive mindset steps and actions Positive self-image and how to create one Resilience Kit Positive mindset activities to try at home Suitable for ages 4 to 11, this guide can be used as part of PSHE lessons, as a home learning activity, alongside other areas of the curriculum or discretely as a standalone activity.

This is a collection of editable worksheets and templates I created and used for Year 3 for a ‘Suspense Story’ unit. Although I created it for Year 3, it can be easily adapted for other year groups. Includes worksheets/templates or learning objective sheets for each stage of the writing process: Learning the text Creating and performing actions Boxing up template Vocabulary worksheet Synonym worksheet Relative clause worksheet Shared/Guided write sheet Cold task sheet Hot task sheet etc. Brief lesson plans for 13 sessions (*Please note: a copy of the text is not included in any of our resources as we do not own the stories and this would therefore be a copyright infringement. The model texts are available to download for free online.) All resources are fully editable.

Poetry Writing Resources This is a collection of editable worksheets/templates/learning objective sheets/resources I created and used for Year 3 for a poetry unit. Although I created it for Year 3, it can be easily adapted for other year groups. Includes: Brief outline/plan for each lesson. Model text map (can be used ‘as is’ or adapted/tweaked/taken from) Basic templates/worksheets/learning objectives for each stage of the writing process (learning the text, creating and performing actions, boxing up template, ideas generation, shared writing, hot task sheet etc.) Link to model text (free access) (*Please note: a copy of the text is not included in any of our resources as we do not own the stories and this would therefore be a copyright infringement. The model texts are available to download for free online.) All resources are fully editable.

This is a collection of editable worksheets and templates I created and used for Year 3 for an ‘Information Text’ unit. Although I created it for Year 3, it can be easily adapted for other year groups. Includes: Worksheets, learning objective sheets or templates for each stage of the writing process - learning the text, creating and performing actions, boxing up template, vocabulary worksheet, shared writing, writer’s toolkit/marking toolkit, hot task sheet etc. ‘Headings’ lesson PowerPoint, activities and worksheet. (*Please note: a copy of the text is not included in any of our resources as we do not own the stories and this would therefore be a copyright infringement. This is why we include a link to find and download the text for free after you have downloaded the resource). All resources are fully editable.