A Christmas Carol is a story about Ebenezer Scrooge written by Charles Dickens. This unit of work comprises three lessons focused on descriptive writing. It looks at how to write effective character and setting descriptions based on A Christmas Carol. All the slides and lesson plans are fully editable. The slides contain everything required for a successful lesson, including a WAGOLL, success criteria, links to video clips and extracts from the text.

Letters to Santa are a popular Christmas tradition. this resource helps guide KS1 children through how to write a letter, discussing the layout and what features to include. The resource contains a lesson plan, PowerPoint and worksheets, which are all fully editable. Enjoy a key part of Christmas with your class with this English resource. Merry Christmas!

Adapted from the SMART Notebook version of this resource. A fully editable PowerPoint presentation including three lessons based on Charles Dickins’ A Christmas Carol. It looks at character and setting description. Includes all resources needed for the lessons, including an editable lesson plan and extracts where needed.

April Fool’s Day is an annual event which consists of people playing practical jokes on each other. This assembly explores the origins of the day and how it is celebrated in different countries. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 assemblies, in an easy to use PowerPoint presentation. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

Mother’s Day is a celebration of motherhood and mothers around the world. This resource could be used as a PowerPoint for assembly or in class to promote discussion about what mums/mother figures do for us. Suitable for KS1 or KS2.

Red Nose Day is an biennial event in which people come together to raise money for important causes in the UK and around the world. This presentation discusses what Red Nose Day is, why we celebrate it and how children can get involved. A fun PowerPoint to celebrate the power of helping others.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on the 14th February to mark the death of the brave priest Valentine. This presentation explores his life and how different countries celebrate this day. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

International Day of Charity is an important celebration to remind us about the work of Mother Teresa and the kindness we can show others by doing helpful, charitable acts. This presentation explores what International Day of Charity is, why it began, who Mother Teresa is and how we can all work together to support this important day. There are suggested questions and discussion points in the notes sections throughout. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about what charity means and how we can all do small acts of kindness every day.

The Great Fire of London was an important event that shaped the development of London as we know it. This presentation explores how the fire began, how London was saved and what happened after the fire. There is a song at the end along with questions and discussion points throughout e.g. around fire safety. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about a key event in English history.