It is extremely important to capture the interest of young pupils when it comes to politics. Teachers need to play a part in encouraging pupils to become politically active citizens. A presentation for assembly or a lesson on Theresa May, the UK's second female Prime Minister of the UK. The 19 slide presentation explains why we will have a new Prime Minister, who the other candidates were, information about the Queen's role, facts about Theresa May, who she has chosen as her main cabinet, who she sacked and some information on the new Education Secretary. The presentation is concluded with a 10 question quiz (with answers). Also included are 10 lesson ideas and Theresa May's first speech as PM. If you have any questions or need any support, please send me a message! My resources all use English spelling but can easily be adapted. Please review my resources - thank you!

This presentation on the EU referendum to be held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 can be used for an assembly or as a lesson. Included is an 18 slide presentation, which covers: -What the EU is. -What a referendum is. -For leaving the EU arguments. -Against leaving the EU arguments. -Activity ideas to take the presentation further. -A quiz and answers. With this resource, there is special writing paper that children could use for writing a debate or a for/against letter. There are also voting slips attached so that you can hold a class or whole-school vote. I have aimed the resource at Y3-Y7 but the presentation can easily be adapted to suit younger or older years. I have previously found introducing politics to younger years, has worked well and created curiosity around the subject, especially if the pupils get to vote themselves. My resources always take me a lot of time and effort to create so I hope that they help to save you some precious time - please do review my resources. Thank you!

A fun Christmas pack for the end of the Autumn term. The pack included exciting English and Maths activities. Guided your pupils through the activities or give them the booklet to work through independently while you take displays down or finish last minute jobs! Any questions, just ask!

Perfect resource for an assembly or lesson. 14 slides, which cover: -What an election is. -Who can vote. -How people vote. -What people are voting for on 5th May 2016. There is also a debate topic and quiz (10 questions) at the end of the presentation. I have aimed the resource at Y5-Y8 but the presentation can easily be adapted to suit younger or older years. I have previously found introducing politics to younger years, has worked well and created curiosity around the subject.

Fantastic and fun 28 slide/12 question quiz. The quiz is multiple choice and covers a range of topics including: politics, sport and celebrities. Children answer 12 questions, choosing a, b or c. They then swap papers with a partner and then the answers are relived on the Powerpoint, There is also a Roman Numeral tie breaker! Great for Christmas fun and assemblies. Any questions, please just ask!

Terrorism needs to be addressed from an early age so pupils understand why it is wrong and how it can ruin lives. This is a gentle introduction into thinking about the evil of terror. There is a poem, comprehension and a scaffold for pupils to write their own poem. Any questions, please send me a message, Thank you for looking.

Have a break in the last week before the Easter holidays. Whether you need to take a display down, mark those last few books or finish Sam's assessment, this is a perfect little pack to keep pupils busy with fun and engaging activities. The pack includes: a word search, an opportunity to write an invitation, design an Easter card, design eggs and colour.

This is a fabulous resource that can be used for so many different engaging lessons. This is Theresa May's full speech on calling a general election on 8th June. The speech is fascinating. Ask your pupils to work out which key words are repeated the most, how Theresa May refers to herself and the opposing parties or work out why an election is being called. It could also be used to pick apart May's use of grammar and vocabulary.

A newspaper article focusing on who Trump is and information about his election. Included is an activity where pupils must find 22 errors in the article, this can be done individually or in partners. The newspaper article can be used for many different lessons or simple as a guided reading tool.

A presentation for assembly or a lesson on th Tour de France. The 13 slide presentation goes through: the history, the special jersey colours, last three winners, winning countries and many facts about the race. The presentation is concluded with a 8 question quiz (with answers). If you have any questions or need any support, please send me a message! My resources all use English spelling but can easily be adapted. Please review my resources - thank you!

An interesting and extremely informative newspaper article, which concentrates on Trump's views on immigration, accompanied by 12 comprehension questions.

An interesting and engaging poem on the fear and devastation caused by persecution. The 1,2,1,2 rhyming poem gives pupils an insight to the hurt and lonlinessthat a refugee might feell. The poem comes with writing paper for pupils to write their own poem about a refugee and poetry comprehension questions.

Find yourself with little time to plan the weekly assembly? Then this primary pack is for you! An assembly pack, which covers topics throughout Autumn 1 . Your pupils will learn about: Growth Mindset, International Peace Day, E-Safety, Lokking after our Environment, British Values and National Poetry Day. All assemblies are visual and fun and are jam-packed with information with some fun facts and quizzes. If you have any questions or need any support, please send me a message! My resources all use English spelling but can easily be adapted. Please review my resources - thank you!

Such a fabulous animated film - www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGxmschhkNg A fun week of English planning with resources including models for writing. An opportunity for extended writing around a meaningful and interesting topic. Suitable for Y1 - Y6. I wrote this plan for a whole-school English week to give teachers a break. Pupils access the activities at their own level. If you have any questions or need any support, send me a message and I'll do anything I can to help. My resources use English spelling. Please do review any resources that you download - many thanks!