Introduce your KS1 children to the life cycle of a dinosaur with this fun, foldable activity. In this no-prep science resource, there are 4 similar dinosaur life cycle templates to choose from. Children have options to colour and fold, as well as a sequencing option. Use to support a lesson or topic about dinosaurs, or as a life cycle activity linked to reptiles or prehistoric life. In addition to being a fun and engaging alternative to a worksheet, this resource also encourages fine motor and scissor skills. The four stages on each template are: egg egg hatching young dinosaur adult The templates Templates 1 and 2: Colour, cut, and fold. Template 2 has an easy-cut straight edge. Template 3: Colour, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. Template 4: Colour, match the pictures to the words, glue, cut, and fold. A printable of the full life cycle in colour and in black and white is included for children to reference if required. There is also a folding guide and options for both US and A4 paper sizes. Please note, this 10 page PDF is not editable.

These activities are a fun way to learn about composting, in the classroom. This compost resource features a foldable sequencing activity, sorting activity, and word search that will help your upper KS1/lower KS2 pupils understand how compost is made. Use as part of an Earth Day or environment lesson, alongside creating compost at school/home, or for an eco/gardening club activity. ** What’s included?** Foldable sequencing activity. Children colour the stages of composting (the compost cycle), sequence the stages, cut out the template parts, glue, and fold. The template is included with and without a straight cutting edge so you can pick the one that best suits your learners. Home/garden waste sort. Pupils sort 12 pictures into items that can be composted, and those that should be placed in the trash. Colour and b/w version included. This activity could be laminated to use multiple times. Word search. 12 compost-related words to find across, up, down, and diagonally. US and A4 (UK) paper sizes Please note, this 8-page PDF resource is not editable.

Consolidate learning on rocks and fossils with this 26 slide PowerPoint presentation, packed full of bright images and interesting geology facts. Each letter is a different themed word which will help pupils re-cap their prior learning, as well as introduce some new vocabulary. For example, for the letter A, pupils will find out about prehistoric ammonites. One letter is covered per slide. Regular questions within the presentation provide an opportunity for children to share their knowledge, and promote discussion. Please note that the images in this presentation are fixed in place, but the text is editable. You’ll find 2 versions of the file - one with US and one with UK spelling.

Are you looking for a fun alternative to a worksheet to help your pupils review the digestive system and organs at KS2? This cute poop foldable activity is ideal for interactive science notebooks, science centres, and to support learning about digestion and human body systems. KS2 science curriculum link: Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans This resource has 3 similar templates with label options for differentiation: Children color, match the labels to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold As above but with a straight cutting edge. Children color, cut out and sequence the parts of the digestive system, glue, cut, and fold. There are 2 label options - one with just the names of the organs, the other with descriptions. There are versions included with US and UK paper sizes and spellings. You’ll also find a picture guide for students showing them how to fold. Please note, this activity covers the parts of the digestive system that food enters: the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum. It does not cover the role of the liver, gall bladder, or pancreas.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach life cycles? This foldout is an engaging and hands-on activity alternative to a worksheet to introduce or review the life cycle of an earthworm. The resource covers four stages - cocoon, hatchling, juvenile and adult worm. Use as a science craft (linked to bugs, soil, or life cycles), for an interactive science notebook, or alongside making your own wormery. There are different template and label options to allow for differentiation if required: Template 1: Children colour the template and life cycle stages, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge Template 3: Children colour the template and life cycle stages, write the names (or descriptions) of the stages in the boxes, cut and fold. Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge Also included: Full-page earthworm life cycle diagram Label the earthworm worksheet and answer page Earthworms ‘can, have, are’ worksheet UK and US paper sizes included.

If you are introducing food chains to your KS1 pupils, this engaging slide show will walk them through some simple examples. Full of realistic images and real photos, this resource can be used as part of a food chains lesson with your whole class. It is included as both a Google Slides presentation, and as a PowerPoint. You can see a full video preview before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners. What’s included in the presentation 27 widescreen slides introducing students to food chains. It covers basic concepts including producers and consumers, and movement of energy. Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your pupils if needed (images and titles are not editable). Fun animations - the arrows in the different food chains are animated to really help children grasp the direction they point in. 2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed.

A fun, seasonal activity to help children understand the life cycle of a Christmas (coniferous) tree from seed, to sapling, to adult tree and seed cones. This cut and paste activity is a hands-on alternative to a science worksheet, and children love opening their foldout to reveal the life cycle stages inside. Print the templates you require on paper or card. There are several options to allow you to differentiate for your students or to use with different age groups: Template 1: Colour the Christmas tree and its life cycle stages, cut out the labels, match them to the pictures, glue, and fold. Template 2: As above, but with a simpler cutting edge around the Christmas tree. Template 3: Colour the Christmas tree and its life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the stages, glue, and fold. Template 4: The same as template 3, but with a simpler (straight) cutting edge. Template 5: Colour the tree, write the life cycle stages on the lines, cut, and fold. Template 6: The same as template 5, but with a simpler (straight) cutting edge. Use this activity for science notebooks, or to support a unit on plants, life cycles, winter nature, or Christmas traditions. Instructions for pupils, including how to fold are included.

Explore the stages of a clownfish life cycle with this fun foldout activity. This differentiated printable could be used to support learning about life cycles, fish, coral reef habitats, or ocean animals/sea life. There are 4 similar templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your students’ needs: Children colour the template and life cycle stages before matching either single-word labels or short descriptions to the pictures. They then glue, cut, and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the clownfish. Children colour the template and life cycle stages. They then sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the clownfish. Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the foldout are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside. Please note, this resource contains a file formatted for letter sized paper with US spelling, and an A4 version with UK spelling. This resource is 12 pages and is not editable.

Owls are amazing creatures! Help your class discover more about the fascinating birds with this 19-slide PowerPoint presentation. In this resource you’ll find information about: Owl adaptations Owl pellets and how they are produced An owl’s life cycle Fun facts about owls You can see a full video preview of the resource to determine if it’s suitable for your learners. Is this an editable resource? Yes, partially. Images and titles are fixed in place and not editable. Most of the body text can be edited should you need to make any adaptations for your pupils.

Do you need a fun activity for teaching life cycles that isn’t a standard worksheet? Help your pupils understand and review the life cycle of a watermelon plant with this differentiated sequencing activity. This resource is a printable PDF (11 pages). Children put the life cycle stages from watermelon seed to fruit in order on their template. They then cut and fold. The finished foldouts are ideal for an interactive science notebook. This activity could support learning around plant life cycles, plants we eat or summer fruits/healthy eating. There are 3 similar printable options so you can choose what suits your pupils best: Colour the life cycle stages and watermelon halves, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (words only), glue, and fold. Colour the life cycle stages and watermelon halves, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold. As above but children sequence pictures with descriptions. There is also an additional set of cards for sequencing that you can print and use for a small group activity. Instructions for students are provided, as well as both US and UK paper sizes.

Help your students recall and understand the life cycle of an octopus with this foldable craft activity. Use to support learning around ocean animals, life cycles, or sea life. Options are included for using coloured card, or for pupils to colour the octopus themselves. Pupils will cut out the life cycle stages and put them in order on the tentacles of the octopus before cutting out the parts, gluing, and folding. More fun and interactive than a standard life cycle worksheet! There are similar 3 templates to choose from (one with the life cycle already sequenced, one to print on coloured card, and one to print on white card for children to colour the octopus). This resource also includes a ‘label the octopus body parts’ worksheet in black and white, and in colour. Both US and UK versions are included in the zip file.

Explore the stages of a rose’s life cycle with this fun, foldable activity. Ideal as a Valentine’s Day or summer science activity, for an interactive notebook, or to support learning about plants, life cycles, or roses. Print the black and white templates for pupils to colour, cut, and sequence. There are 4 similar cut-and-paste templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your class’s needs. -Template 1: Colour the rose and its life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue onto the template, cut, and fold. -Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the rose. -Template 3: Colour the rose and its life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue onto the template, cut, and fold. Larger finished size than templates 1 and 2. -Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the rose. Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the rose are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside. The 6 life cycle stages for this activity are seed sprouting, seedling, young plant, flower in bud, flower in bloom, and rosehip (fruit). US and UK versions are included. Please note this resource is not editable. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the rose life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. -Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. -Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. -Finished foldouts can be inserted into science books where they can be referenced by children.

Do your pupils need to practice using and making dichotomous keys? These printable science worksheets featuring pizza toppings will help them learn how to use keys, or build upon existing skills. This style of key uses couplets. Children start at the first couplet, read the pairs of statements and follow the key until they find out the name of each pizza. What’s included in this PDF: A key with 9 pizzas for pupils to identify (with answers) 3 key templates with 4 pizzas for children to write their own key questions Guidance for pupils

Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. This Google Slides whole-class activity is a fun and interactive way to build on pupils’ knowledge of the human skeleton at lower KS2 (year 3 in particular). Pupils see each picture, identify the body part/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide. This presentation consists of 23 slides and includes real x-ray images of the skeletal system. Check out the video preview to see the full resource. Can this resource be edited? This resource is partially editable. The images, title page and borders are fixed in place and not editable. The text CAN be amended should you need to make any adjustments for your students. When you download you’ll receive a 1-page PDF with a link. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy of the presentation for your own Google Drive

Are you growing radishes in the classroom? Review or introduce the life cycle of a radish plant with this fun, foldout activity where pupils colour a template, sequence the radish life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold. Options are included for a 4 stages life cycle where the radishes are harvested for food, and a 6 stage life cycle where the plant goes on to flower and produce seed pods. The templates There are 3 template options to choose from, allowing you to differentiate for your learners. Template 1: Children colour the radish template and 4 stages of the radish life cycle from seed to harvesting. They sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the radish. Template 3: Children colour the radish template and 6 stages of the radish life cycle from seed to seed pods. They sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold. For each template, there is an option to sequence the images with the stages names, or with short descriptions. What else is included? Colour diagram of the full life cycle. Simple observation sheets to record drawings/descriptions of radishes if you are growing them in the classroom. Option to record with date, or with the day number (e.g. day 1, day 3, day 7 etc). Simple writing sheet for pupils to make notes describing what is happening at each life cycle stage (seed, seedling, growing radish, mature radish). A blank version is also included. Is this resource editable? No, this 14-page PDF isn’t editable.

A fun, foldable cut and paste activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a corn (maize) plant. Use this cross between a craft and a worksheet for a science lesson, in an interactive notebook, or for a plants, growing, harvest, or autumn topic activity. The template options There are 4 similar templates so you can select and print the one that best suits your pupils’ needs: Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Match the words to the pictures, cut and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge. Colour the corn and the stages of its life cycle. Sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 different label options for this - one with the life cycle stage names, the other with short descriptions. As above but with the straight cutting edge. Directions are provided as well as a folding guide with pictures. Key vocabulary The life cycle stage names used in this resource are seed, sprout, seedling, growing plant, flowers and mature corn. What else is included? Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in colour and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto card and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity. Label the corn cut and paste activity. Life cycle diagram (colour). Facts about corn page. Is this resource editable? No, this 15-page PDF resource is not editable.

Explore the stages of an apple tree’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity. This printable cut and paste resource is a fun alternative to a worksheet for KS1 pupils. Children sequence the life cycle stages on their foldout from an apple seed, to sapling, tree, bud, blossom, and fruit. They then cut out the template and fold it. They’ll LOVE opening their foldout to reveal the sequence of the life cycle stages inside! Use this activity to support a lesson on plant life cycles, autumn, harvest, growth, or trees. The template options There are 3 black and white template options to choose from: Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue and, fold. Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold. Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold. Instructions for students are included, as well as US and UK paper sizes. Benefits of this activity Easy to prep Children learn about the apple life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. What else is included? Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in colour and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto cardstock and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity. Label the apple parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option). Life cycle diagram (colour). Maze for early finishers Is this resource editable? No, the PDF isn’t editable.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach insect life cycles that’s a bit different from a standard worksheet? This foldable sequencing activity is hands-on and differentiated to help your pupils understand the life cycle of a cicada. The resource covers the stages of the cicada life cycle from egg to adult insect. Pupils will colour their template, cut and sequence the stages, before gluing and folding. There are options for sequencing 4 or 6 stages, plus an option with descriptions of each stage. What’s included? Template 1: Children color the template and 4 life cycle stages, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge Template 3: Children color the template and 6 life cycle stages, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut and fold. Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge Folding guide with a picture showing where to fold. Picture of the complete life cycle Extra page of printable cards (color and b/w) that you could use as a small group activity or center. Versions for US and UK This resource is not editable. The PDF file is 13 pages.

A simple craft activity to introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant from seed to flower and fruit. Ideal for a plants, growth, autumn or life cycles topic or even for Halloween. Once the foldout is complete, the 2 halves of the pumpkin are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the inside. Benefits of this activity Low prep Children learn about the pumpkin life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. The templates There are 4 template options to choose from: Colour the pumpkin life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, cut out, glue and fold. Colour the pumpkin life cycle stages, cut out the stages and sequence them, glue and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge. Colour the life cycle stages and pumpkin halves, sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 label options for this - one has pictures with words, the other with short descriptions. What you need You’ll need coloured pencils, scissors and glue. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for the folding. What else is included? Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in colour and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto card and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity. Label the pumpkin parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option). Life cycle diagram (colour). This resource is an 14 page PDF. It is not editable. UK and US versions of the files are included.

Introduce your pupils to the skeletal system with this engaging and informative PowerPoint. This presentation is full of facts and quality images of bones and skeletons and is suitable for lower KS2 (in particular, year 3). You can see a full video preview of the resource before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners. This resource is 30 slides and covers: Functions of the skeletal system in the human body (movement, protection of organs and support), Vertebrates/invertebrates definitions and examples Joints, Facts about bones Movement (including muscles) Questions throughout allow students to discuss ideas and thoughts with each other. Is this resource editable? Partially. The images, labels, and titles are flattened and cannot be edited. However, you do have the option to edit the body text should you need to make any adjustments for your students. For other skeletons resources, please see my display pack and X-ray identification activity.