I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
I have been a teacher for 20 years and have made a lot of resources that have worked in my classroom. You can find them on Tes . I have also made some Boomcards which you can preview on the linktree link below.
The Queens of Henry VIII: A Fascinating Classroom Resource! Bring history to life with The Queens of Henry VIII: Their Lives and Legacies! Perfect for teachers looking to engage students with captivating tales from the Tudor era.
Rich Historical Content: Dive into the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives and their influence on religion, politics, and culture.
Comprehension Questions: 29 questions ready-to-use for critical thinking and discussion activities.
Perfect for History Lessons: Explore themes like power, gender, and societal change in one of England’s most intriguing periods.
Engaging and Accessible: A well-organized format makes it easy to integrate into your lessons.
Take your students on a historical journey they’ll never forget!
Engaging GCSE Comprehension Activity on Stave 1 of “A Christmas Carol”
Unlock the World of Scrooge with this GCSE Comprehension Activity!
Dive into the timeless classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens with this engaging comprehension resource tailored specifically for GCSE students. This activity focuses on Stave 1, exploring the dynamic between Scrooge and Bob Cratchit at work
What’s Inside?
➤In-depth Analysis: 15 meticulously crafted questions that dissect the themes and characters of Chapter 1.
➤Critical Thinking: Encourage students to explore the depths of Scrooge’s character and the story’s underlying messages.
➤Interactive Learning: Boost engagement with thought-provoking questions and vivid descriptions.
➤Model answers included
Why Use This Resource?
✔Enhances Understanding: Helps students grasp the essential elements of the story and its context.
✔Promotes Analytical Skills: Develops the ability to analyze literature critically and thoughtfully.
✔Supports Exam Preparation: Perfect practice for GCSE English Literature exams.
Sample Questions Include:
Why do you think Scrooge keeps the coal-box in his own room”?
How does Dickens use language to emphasize the miserly and cold nature of Scrooge in this passage? Provide specific examples??
What is Scrooge implying when he says that giving the clerk a day off for Christmas is like 'picking a man’s pocket.
Ideal for Classroom Use or Independent Study
Empower your students to connect with Dickens’ masterful storytelling and deepen their literary analysis skills. Download our resource today and bring the first chapter of “A Christmas Carol” to life! ❤❤
Ahoy, Teachers! Set Sail on a Math Adventure! Climb aboard the pirate ship and give your Year 4 pupils a thrilling opportunity to practice a range of math skills while solving a captivating mystery! Children will love this engaging resource as they work to uncover who will be the next captain of the ship. This pirate-themed math game includes a variety of problem-solving activities involving addition and subtraction, multiplication and division facts, comparing numbers (including decimals), and telling the time on a 24-hour clock.
How Does This Pirate Maths Game Aid Learning?
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary:
While introducing the exciting story of Captain Blackbeard and his quest to find the new captain, students also engage in a bit of reading comprehension. They’ll encounter new pirate-themed vocabulary, enriching their language skills while enjoying the tale of adventure!
Problem-Solving Skills:
The math activities in this game go beyond just numbers. Children are encouraged to use their problem-solving skills, such as arranging numbers from smallest to largest and rearranging words to uncover clues. This multifaceted approach ensures that students are thinking critically and creatively!
Teamwork and Social Skills:
Why not split your class into groups to tackle the mystery together? Working in teams allows students to bounce ideas off each other, improving their social skills and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Why Are Maths Games Like This One So Useful?
Cognitive Development:
Encouraging children to solve problems like those in this pirate math game helps their general cognitive development. They learn to apply their existing knowledge to new situations, enhancing their ability to retain and understand information. Proactive learning like this can lead to better long-term retention and comprehension!
Engaging and Fun Learning:
Maths mysteries are an excellent way to develop essential math skills while keeping students engaged and entertained. The pirate theme adds an element of excitement that makes learning feel like an adventure rather than a chore.
Embark on the Adventure Today!
Looking for an adventure-packed puzzle that packs a piratey punch? Dive into the world of pirates and puzzles, and let your students enjoy the excitement of uncovering the next captain of the Buccaneer Brig. Ready to set sail on this educational adventure?
Unlock the mysteries of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations with this expertly crafted resource on Chapter 1. This essential guide delves into the vivid first impressions readers get of the setting and characters, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this literary classic.
This resource features:
►Text from Chapter 1: Immerse yourself in the gripping opening of the novel, where the unforgettable encounter between Pip and the convict takes place in the eerie marshlands.
►15 Thought-Provoking Questions: Go beyond simple comprehension with questions designed to encourage deeper critical thinking and analysis. Explore the rich symbolism, themes, character development, and the influence of Dickens’ masterful narrative techniques.
►Model Answers for each question
Focus Areas:
★Symbolism: Uncover the hidden meanings behind key elements in the text.
Themes: Discuss the central themes introduced in this pivotal chapter.
Character Development: Analyze the initial portrayal of Pip and the convict, and consider how these first impressions set the stage for their complex relationship.
★Narrative Techniques: Examine Dickens’ use of language, imagery, and tone to create a lasting impact on the reader.
This resource is perfect for GCSE English Literature students aiming to excel in their studies by gaining a deeper understanding of Great Expectations. Enhance your literary analysis skills and prepare for exams with confidence!
Embrace the journey through the marshes and uncover the rich layers of meaning in the opening chapter of Dickens’ masterpiece. Download our resource today and start your exploration!❤❤
✔ Transform your math lessons with this powerful resource on multiplying whole and decimal numbers by 10, 100, and 1000! Tailored for the New Reformed Functional Skills Maths, KS3 Maths, and GCSE Foundation Maths, this complete package offers:
★ A dynamic 9-slide Interactive Teaching PowerPoint
★ A 32-question worksheet with answers
✔ Begin your lesson with a set of challenging starter questions that review key concepts. Then, guide your students through modelled examples, followed by an individual worksheet, and wrap up with engaging plenary questions.
✔ With answers included, this resource guarantees an interactive and effective learning experience, helping students master essential mathematical skills. Take your teaching to the next level with this engaging and comprehensive resource. Download now to make math instruction more effective and enjoyable! ♥♥
Embark on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of scale drawings with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”! Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths and Functional Skills students, this engaging, no-prep activity challenges learners to analyze a scale drawing of the iconic Big Ben.
Key Features:
Three Differentiated Worksheets
Designed for various skill levels, these worksheets guide students through the details of scale drawings. From basic concepts to advanced calculations, learners will deepen their understanding step by step.
Real-Life Measurements
Bring real-world math into the classroom as students decode the scale drawing to calculate lengths and widths of different parts of Big Ben! This hands-on activity helps develop practical skills.
Answer Key Included
Simplify assessment with a complete answer key! Give immediate feedback and make grading a breeze while reinforcing key concepts.
Whether you’re building foundational skills or offering a challenging new task, this activity is a fantastic addition to your teaching toolkit! Watch your students explore the mysteries of scale drawings in a captivating and educational way with our “Scale Drawing Activity - Big Ben, London”!
The Ultimate Times Table Activity Pack
Looking for a fun and comprehensive way to master times tables? Our Ultimate Times Table Activity Pack has you covered! With a selection of six different worksheets, you can practice all the tables from 1 to 12 in one go. Plus, we’ve included four division times table activities to make sure you’ve got all your bases covered. Here are some creative ways to use this pack to create the ultimate challenge for your children:
►Organise Timed Quizzes: See who can answer the most questions in five minutes! It’s a great way to add a competitive edge and make learning fun.
►Track Progress : Time how long it takes for children to answer every question. Challenge them to beat their own records!
►Homework Tasks : Assign these worksheets as homework for even more practice. Perfect for reinforcing learning outside the classroom. Answers included.
►Weekly Revisions : Revisit the 1 to 12 times table worksheets weekly or at a later date to see if your children can improve their scores. It’s a fantastic way to track progress and keep skills sharp.
Make times tables practice engaging and effective with our Ultimate Times Table Activity Pack! ❤❤
★Get ready to ignite your students’ enthusiasm for literature with this ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ quiz! Ideal for GCSE English Literature, this quiz serves as a dynamic starter, plenary, or revision tool. By filling in blanks in quotations from the play, students engage in an interactive challenge. Aligned with AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR syllabi, it’s a must-have resource for exam preparation.
★Stimulate student motivation by incorporating this quiz into your lesson plans, as it fosters active learning and retention of key quotations. Don’t miss the chance to make literature come alive in your classroom!
Why buy this resource
►Comprehensive Coverage: This quiz covers key quotations from “Jekyll and Hyde,” aligning with major exam boards like AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR.
►Engaging Learning: Students are actively involved in the learning process as they fill in the blanks in the quotations, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
►Versatile Use: Ideal for starters, plenaries, or revision sessions, this quiz adapts to various classroom settings and teaching styles.
►Motivational Tool: Adding a challenge element to learning quotations can increase student engagement and motivation, enhancing overall learning outcomes.
►Exam Preparation: With focus on essential quotes from the play, this resource aids students in preparing for GCSE English Literature assessments, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Download now and watch your students thrive.❤❤
Searching for an exciting and effective way to enhance your students percentage of amounts and sharing in a ratio skills ? Look no further! Introducing this joke codebreaker for an exciting and effective way to enhance your students percentage of amounts and sharing in a ratio skills. A dynamic tool designed for KS3 Math, GCSE Foundation Math revision, and Functional Skills Math. Make learning engaging and effective with this entertaining resource!
Key Features:
►Percentage of amounts and sharing in a ratio skills: Tailored for KS3 and GCSE Foundation Math, this codebreaker focuses on honing essential skills in percentage of amounts and sharing in a ratio
►Versatile Learning Resource: Ideal for both classroom and individual learning, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
►Engaging Codebreaking Activity: Students tackle typical math questions, with each correct answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. The real excitement? Unveiling a hilarious joke and its punchline upon completion!
Why Choose Our Maths Codebreaker?
►Interactive Learning: Address misconceptions and reinforce skills in a fun and interactive way, making math more enjoyable for every student.
►Comprehensive Worksheet: This resource includes a carefully crafted codebreaker worksheet covering percentage of amounts and sharing in a ratio skill
►Answer Sheet Included: Facilitate self-assessment with the included answer sheet, allowing students to track their progress and gain confidence in their math abilities.
Why wait? Dive into the world of learning disguised as fun with our Maths Codebreaker! Perfect for at-home learning, this resource promises an enjoyable journey through mathematical concepts, ensuring that students not only grasp essential skills but also find joy in the process. Enhance your math sessions today!
★Teach time-telling effortlessly with this engaging PowerPoint! Designed for young learners, it simplifies clocks, watches, and time concepts with clear diagrams and examples.
★Created by a seasoned educator, it’s perfect for group sessions, ensuring easy understanding. Dive into each clock section gradually, fostering familiarity with 5-minute intervals.
★With dedicated ‘minutes past’ and ‘minutes to’ slides, children grasp concepts seamlessly. Quiz sections reinforce learning, identifying areas for improvement.
Pair with my time worksheets for comprehensive time-telling practice! Elevate time education today! ❤❤❤
The lesson pack includes a set of worksheets as well as a teaching powerpoint.
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Unlock the Fun of Learning with this Maths Bidmas Joke Codebreaker:
Searching for an exciting and effective way to enhance your students’ ? Look no further! Introducing this Bidmas Codebreaker, a dynamic tool designed for KS3 Math, GCSE Foundation Math revision, and Functional Skills Math. Make learning engaging and effective with this entertaining resource!
Key Features:
►Bidmas Skills Practice: Tailored for KS3 and GCSE Foundation Math, this codebreaker focuses on honing essential skills in Bidmas
►Versatile Learning Resource: Ideal for both classroom and individual learning, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
►Engaging Codebreaking Activity: Students tackle typical math questions, with each correct answer corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. The real excitement? Unveiling a hilarious joke and its punchline upon completion!
Why Choose Our Maths Codebreaker?
►Interactive Learning: Address misconceptions and reinforce skills in a fun and interactive way, making math more enjoyable for every student.
►Comprehensive Worksheet: This resource includes a carefully crafted codebreaker worksheet covering bidmas
►Answer Sheet Included: Facilitate self-assessment with the included answer sheet, allowing students to track their progress and gain confidence in their math abilities.
Why wait? Dive into the world of learning disguised as fun with our Maths Codebreaker! Perfect for at-home learning, this resource promises an enjoyable journey through mathematical concepts, ensuring that students not only grasp essential skills but also find joy in the process. Enhance your math sessions today!
Dive into an enthralling mathematical adventure with this Ratio Maths Murder Mystery! Step into the heart of a dense jungle, where intrepid adventurers uncover ancient secrets. But when a chilling scream breaks the silence, they’re thrust into a race against time to solve a heinous crime.
Unravel the mystery of who met their demise and who’s responsible, using ratio clues to crack the case. Murder mysteries add an element of excitement and intrigue to maths learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills.
Engage students in a thrilling journey through ratios while sharpening their investigative prowess. Download now to ignite their passion for maths!
Boost phonics mastery with these Beginning Blends Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages! Focused on R blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, tr), these simple and sweet passages enhance fluency. Ideal for group work, literacy centers, homework, or quick assessments.
Download now for an engaging way to reinforce phonics skills. Suitable for Primary 1-3 students. Answer key included for easy assessment. Make learning fun with this no-prep resource!"
❤ Focus Sounds:
L Blends: bl, cl, gl, fl, pl, sl
How to Use
Learners first read the focus words in the box on the right, then find them in the passage and highlight them. They color the (apple) picture on top after reading the passage each time. As the students become more familiar with the comprehension passages, they will notice their accuracy and fluency increase. Lastly, using my phonics reading comprehension printable worksheets, students will answer the reading comprehension questions at the bottom of the page.
Suitable for Primary 1-3 students
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This resource includes a line graph showing statistics on the world population and the dates at which the numbers were taken from historical censuses. Learners then have to answer questions on the information. This serves to improve their ability to process information from graphs and their information comprehension.
Suitable for KS2 Maths, Functional Skills Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths.
Answer sheet included
A simplifying fractions codebreaker. Learners answer simplifying fraction questions and use their answers to reveal a Maths joke. Fun and challenging way for learners to practice simplifying fractions. Answers included.
✱Fraction of Amount Christmas Maze! ✱
Make practicing Fraction of Amounts exciting with this Christmas-themed Fraction of Amounts Maze! Students solve Fraction of Amounts questions, using their answers to find the correct path through the maze and reach the finish line. This activity adds a festive twist to math practice, keeping students engaged and reinforcing essential Fraction of Amount skills in a fun, interactive way.
Why You’ll Love It:
✱Engaging Format: Students stay focused as they navigate the maze, building motivation to complete each percentage question correctly.
✱Holiday Spirit: A Christmas theme adds seasonal joy to learning.
Skill Reinforcement: Ideal for practicing Fraction of Amounts, boosting accuracy and confidence.
✱Perfect for classroom warm-ups, holiday math activities, or even as a fun homework sheet.
Download now to add some festive learning magic!
Ring out the year with a bang! Our Bumper 100 Question End-of-Year Team Quiz is the ultimate celebration of knowledge. From General Knowledge, to Sport, Picture Round to TV & Film, Music and History as well as Geography, this quiz is the perfect blend of fun and learning!
Quiz Highlights:
General knowledge
News
Sport
Picture Round
TV and Film
Music
History
Geography
Why Choose Our Quiz?
This comprehensive resource is a one-stop celebration of 2023. Engage your students or party guests with a mix of knowledge, music, and nostalgia in an end of year showdown.
**Perfect for:
Classroom Fun
Virtual Celebrations
Holiday Parties
Get ready for a memorable end-of-year showdown with your teams!
The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the click for answer image on each slide if you want to go each answer one by one or this an answer slide at the end of each section if you want to do it that way. So answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end of each section. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals / teams to record their answers.
You can’t beat a Team quiz as a fun way to end the school year.
★Silent Letters Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages: Enhance Fluency with Engaging Content! Unlock the door to phonics mastery with this Silent Letters Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages, meticulously designed to captivate young learners while reinforcing the understanding of silent letters. Tailored for Primary Key Stage 1 learners in years 2-3, these passages offer an immersive and enjoyable way to tackle the nuances of silent letters, promoting increased fluency and comprehension.
Key Features:
► Focused Silent Letters Exploration: Immerse your students in a journey through carefully crafted passages that emphasize words with silent letters. Each passage serves as a linguistic adventure, providing an opportunity to identify and comprehend these elusive letters.
► Simple and Sweet Composition: Our passages strike a perfect balance, ensuring simplicity and sweetness. By incorporating appropriate sight words and vocabulary, we create an environment conducive to building fluency and confidence in young readers. The engaging narratives make learning a joyous experience.
► Comprehensive Comprehension Check: Following each passage, students encounter a set of thought-provoking text-based questions. These questions are strategically designed to assess comprehension, enabling teachers to gauge the effectiveness of the lesson and students to consolidate their understanding.
► No-Prep Printables for Versatile Use: Busy educators, rejoice! These no-prep printables are ready to go, making them ideal for various settings such as group work, literacy centers, homework assignments, or quick assessments. Effortlessly integrate them into your lesson plans for a seamless and effective learning experience.
► Suitable for Primary Key Stage 1 Learners: Tailored to the specific needs of Primary Key Stage 1 learners in years 2-3, these passages align with curriculum objectives and foster the development of essential reading skills in a targeted and age-appropriate manner.
** Why Choose Silent Letters Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages?**
With our meticulously crafted resources, you’re not just teaching silent letters; you’re fostering a love for reading. Elevate your phonics lessons, empower your students, and watch as their fluency and comprehension soar! Perfect for educators seeking engaging, effective, and easy-to-implement tools for language development. Grab your Silent Letters Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages today and embark on a journey of literacy success!❤❤❤❤
★Explore Ramadan and Eid with this Informative PowerPoint - Perfect for Key Stage 2: Years 3-6! Enhance your teaching on Ramadan and Eid with this engaging and child-friendly PowerPoint, designed specifically for Key Stage 2 students (Years 3-6). Featuring vibrant images and accessible language, this resource aims to immerse children in the traditions and significance of this Islamic celebration.
Key Features:
Informative and Accessible: This PowerPoint is crafted to provide age-appropriate information, ensuring that students grasp the essence of Ramadan and Eid. Child-friendly language encourages curiosity and understanding.
Visual Learning: Enrich the learning experience with captivating images that illustrate the traditions associated with Ramadan and Eid. Visual aids are powerful tools for engaging young learners and making the content memorable.
Comprehensive Coverage: From attending the mosque and the importance of prayer to the concept of fasting and the spirit of giving, this presentation covers various aspects of the Islamic celebration. It provides a holistic view, fostering a deeper appreciation for the cultural practices.
Support for Key Stage 2: Aligned with the Key Stage 2 curriculum (Years 3-6), this resource seamlessly integrates into your teaching plans. Use it to supplement lessons on religious diversity, cultural understanding, and global awareness.
★ Complement with Ramadan and Eid Reading Comprehension:
For a well-rounded exploration, pair this PowerPoint with the Ramadan and Eid Reading Comprehension Activity which can be found here.This additional resource provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding through comprehension exercises. Check it out here: Ramadan Reading Comprehension Activity
How to Use:
★Incorporate this PowerPoint into your lesson plans during discussions on cultural celebrations, religious diversity, or global awareness. It can be used as a standalone presentation or paired with related activities for a more immersive learning experience.
** Ignite Curiosity, Foster Understanding:**
Provide your Key Stage 2 students with an enriching exploration of Ramadan and Eid. Download this informative PowerPoint now to create an inclusive and informed learning environment! ❤