The Moon. KS2 power-point of 41 slides. This power-point can be used as a complete stand-alone lesson or as an additional spin off to related topics which encourage the pupils to think about the Moon and how it affects Earth. I have kept the information simple with a mix of slides and activities including short youtube clips, NASA clips, paired talk activities, homework moon observation (diary activity) and a challenge to make a quiz about the information learned. Each slide includes pictures which illustrate the key learning points. There are worksheets which support the power-point including: A Moon description activity, Word Mat, Lunar sequencing, Phases of the Moon factsheet, Phases of the Moon sorting cards (make 2 sets and play ‘pairs’ or ‘snap’, a high tide and low tide worksheet, how the Moon causes tides worksheet, Moon Diary template. Useful alongside lessons or topics on Space, Sun and Planets, Space travel, The Sky. Learning objectives • To understand the relationship between the Moon and the Earth. • To recognise and explain the ‘Phases of the Moon’. • To use key scientific vocabulary about the Moon in descriptions and explanations for example: satellite eclipse phases rotation axis orbit • To know that gravity from the Moon and Sun has an effect on Earth.

KS2 Puzzle workbook. A booklet of 20 puzzles and brainteasers for creative pupils. A mix of short activities to challenge your pupils and extend their thinking. Answers included at the end of the booklet. A fun activity for end of term, end of SATs or as a purposeful filler for early finishers. Question 1 Word maker. Make as many words as possible from a short phrase. Question 2 Favourite after school things. Question 3 Get creative! Describing school. Question 4 Ditloids. 9 to solve. Question 5 Brainteasers. 8 picture clues to solve. Question 6 Which domino comes next in the sequence? Question 7 How old am I? Work out the ages of 6 children from clues. Question 8 Finding triangles within triangles. Question 9 A confusing reading activity! Question 10 A small stick challenge. Question 11 family problem solver. Question 12 Animal number substitutions Question 13 Compound word pictures Question 14 Another brainteaser. Question 15 Solve the value of the strawberry! Question 16 Solve the value of the umbrella. Question 17 4 Maths puzzles. Question 18 What do the objects have in common? Question 19 Famous historical dates in Roman numerals Question 20 Solve the word ladder.

Easter Traditions. KS1 and 2 power-point of 58 slides (including worksheets). This power-point can be used as a complete stand-alone lesson which can be edited into topic sections or as an additional spin off to related topics which encourage the pupils to think about how Easter is celebrated and how the traditions we know today originated. I have kept the information simple with a mix of slides, and lots of additional fun linked activities including a quick dictionary definition exercise, short youtube clips, book exercises (written tasks), paired talk activities and worksheets. Easter traditions covered are: Easter eggs and links to the Saxon Goddess Eostre, egg rolling and paste eggs, Easter bunny, baskets and egg hunting, card giving (and the Victorian tradition), food (hot cross buns, Simnel cake, roast dinner), Easter clothes and bonnets, traditional egg and Morris dancing (my class love the dancing activity at the end and performed at a class assembly). Learning objectives To know the origins of Easter traditions in the United Kingdom and the link to Christianity. To compare Easter traditions today with traditions in the past. To work co-operatively with a partner or small group to discuss answers and ideas about Easter traditions. Introductory activity: What do you know? Worksheet mind map to prompt ideas. Class Poll 1: Easter eggs. Shared talk activities: Links to Christianity and youtube clip ‘The Easter Story’. Pair activity: Pace egging. Worksheets: 3 patterned egg templates to colour and 1 blank egg template for own design. Youtube clip: Egg rolling. Class task: Solve a short riddle. Book task: About Easter cards Blank template with a Victorian border for Easter message Blank templates x 3 to design an Easter card. Class Poll 2: Hot cross buns. Book task: dictionary activity, supporting worksheet and recipe for hot cross buns. Musical link to rhyme ‘Hot cross buns’ Worksheet: Lent and hot cross buns written tasks. Talk partners: Simnel cake Worksheet: Write about and draw traditional easter roast dinner and your Easter dinner. Book task: Dictionary activity and structured worksheet (2) to design and evaluate a bonnet. Paired task: interpret a simple traditional rhyme about new Easter clothes. Class challenge: Watch and follow a simple Morris dance youtube clip. Learn and perform for an audience. Evaluation worksheet: Easter traditions blank writing summary for each tradition. Each slide includes pictures which illustrate the key learning points. Useful alongside lessons or topics on Easter, celebrations, Spring, entertainment, Victorians.

Earth Day KS1 and KS2 Assembly. A simply written whole school assembly to cover the main aspects of Earth Day which can be used in the days preceding or on 22nd April. A short video link (on last slide) can be easily slotted into the assembly if you chose. Power-point of 24 slides which include: Suggested music, video clip and hymns. Date of Earth Day (22nd April). How Earth Day began and the UN choice of Earth Day as the signing of the Paris Agreement. The issues of waste pollution and the impact on the planet. Earth Day projects and the importance of trees. Fossil fuels and the impact of global warming. What can we do? Some suggestions. An Eco champion – Greta Thunberg. ‘A poem for climate change’ (Can be read aloud) and a link to the ‘paper’ animated version (BBC). Final prayer. Optional video clip of David Attenborough ‘BBC Planet Earth celebration’. Links well with topics on environmental issues, climate change, global warming, people who make a difference, current world climate issues.

Y 5 & 6 KS2 Easter Maths Booklet I made this booklet based upon similar Level 4 SATs questions but with an Easter theme. It is targeted at Years 5 & 6 for practise in the areas below. There are 50+ questions altogether in the booklet. Each topic has a learning objective for pupils to match against their targets. The questions are set out in a simple format with spaces for pupils to write answers and show workings and calculations. Easter pictures are included alongside the questions which are practical and fun. Answer sheet provided at the end of the booklet. Page 1: I can calculate, order, and compare fractions and decimals. 3 questions. Pages 2 and 3: I can solve ratio and proportion questions by working out relationships between numbers. 8 questions. Page 4: Learning objective: I can check a calculation. 3 questions. Page 5: I can multiply pairs of factors to make a given number. 5 questions. Page 6: Learning objective: I can use times tables. 5 questions. Page 7: Multiplication and Division. 5 questions. Learning objective: I can multiply and divide by 10 or 100. Page 8: Using a calculator. 5 questions. Learning objective: I can use a calculator to work out calculations and solve problems. Page 9: Measurement. 5 questions. Learning objective: I know which units of measurement to use for length, mass and capacity. Page 10: Tables and charts. 2 questions (multi parts). Learning objective: I can show information in a chart and interpret what that information means. Page 11: Tables and charts. 3 questions (multi parts). Learning objective: I can show information in a chart and interpret what that information means. Page 12: Number Patterns. 5 questions. Learning objective: I can recognise patterns in numbers and can explain the pattern.

KS1&2 Easter story sequencing activity. A simplified exercise to help pupils understand the order of the Easter Story which can be quite complicated to understand and remember. Learning objective: To sequence pictures and statements and retell the Easter story in correct order. Set of 12 images and descriptions of The Easter Story which can be organised in sequential order onto a storyboard template. There are three templates included which support differentiation and reading levels. Template 1 (Higher ability) is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. Template 2 (Middle ability) is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. Template 3 (Lower Ability) order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key phrases which they can match to the main text. Pupils can then use their completed templates to read as a group or class or talk to their partners about the Easter Story. Useful with topics: Easter, Jesus and the Disciples, New Life, Spring, Romans.

Barack Obama Famous person fact sheet. Includes key events and important stages in his life broken into short easy to read sections with pictures and photos. I have used this with pupils in Years 3-6 to help them retrieve information / develop their knowledge to write about a famous person in a range of genres (newspaper report, biography, letter or diary writing, fiction, non-fiction etc). I have also used it with a guided reading group and a set of questions linked to the topic followed up with a written comprehension exercise. Also links with topics: USA, Leaders, Democracy, Black History

Wassily Kandinsky complete Art lesson for Primary pupils. Learning objectives • To learn about the work of the artist Wassily Kandinsky. • To look at shapes, colour and lines in Kandinsky’s artwork and talk about what they might represent. • To understand an example of abstract art. • To experience the link between art and sounds when creating my own artwork. • To create my own composition using shape, colour and lines and explain my work to my partner. The lesson includes brief information about Kandinsky’s life and how he painted using examples of his paintings and a simple explanation of abstract art. There are opportunities for pupils to work in paired tasks to discuss abstract composition and emotional interpretation. Art task includes: 12 squared-grid (included) for drawing Kandinsky style concentric circles. Pupils are encouraged to collect recycled plastic lids or bottle tops for a group task to make a large collaborative Kandinsky circle picture. There is a short-paired task to reinforce primary and secondary colour mixing and a Primary colours ‘design’ activity (worksheet). There is also an opportunity for the class to use a range of materials (pastels, chalk, paint, crayon) to create their own abstract piece inspired by music (own or teacher’s choice) with an evaluation sheet for their finished masterpiece! This lesson can be edited and used as suitable for your class and time or space constraints. Can be a stand-alone lesson or linked to topics such as Colour, Famous people/Artists, Abstract Art, Famous paintings, Feelings and Emotions.

Vincent Van Gogh complete Art lesson for Primary pupils. Learning objectives To learn about the work of the artist Vincent Van Gogh. To look at shapes, colour and lines in Van Gogh’s artwork and talk about what they might represent. To understand how to create movement in a picture by using lines and thickness of paint. To try out Van Gogh’s techniques in my own artwork. To create my own still life composition using shape, colour and lines and evaluate my work. The lesson includes brief information about Van Gogh’s life and how he painted using examples of his paintings. There are opportunities for pupils to work in paired tasks to discuss Van Gogh’s painting techniques and use of pattern and shapes in his paintings to create depth, texture and movement. Art tasks include: Creating pattern using 3 of Van Gogh’s examples (worksheet), using pattern techniques on a blank outline of a tree to create movement (worksheet), warm and cold colours and colour wheel worksheet. There is also an opportunity for the class to use a range of materials (pastels, chalk, paint, crayon) to create their own still life piece inspired by ‘Sunflowers’ with an evaluation sheet for their finished masterpiece! This lesson can be edited and used as suitable for your class and time or space constraints. Can be a stand-alone lesson or linked to topics such as Colour, Famous people/Artists, Art, Famous paintings, Feelings and Emotions.

Australia today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons. Each lesson is broken into short focused activities with supporting worksheets and maps. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate Australia’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Australia as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in at the beginning and end of lessons. Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘Indigenous people’, ‘Rainforests’, ‘Weather’, ‘Deserts’ etc. Lesson 1 Learning Objectives I must find Australia in my atlas. I should recognise some of the features of Australia. I could describe where Australia is in the world using geographical words. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I must be able to spot the main features of Australia. I should find and label the features on my map. I could write a description about two features. Lesson 3 Learning Objectives I must describe a tropical climate. I should explain the temperature in different locations. I could interpret the climate data and temperature chart for each month. Lesson 4 Learning objectives: I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’. I should interpret the population table and identify the challenges for living in Australia. I could compare population graphs for Australian cities and explain population issues. Lesson 5 Learning Objectives I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘tropical climate’ and ‘weather’. I must order the ten most populated cities in Australia. I should explain how the location of Australian cities affects population size. I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Australian people. Lesson 6 Learning Objectives I must identify some features of natural beauty in Australia. I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Australia. OR I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Australia.

Ancient Greek Olympics KS1 and KS2 Assembly. A simply written whole school assembly to cover the main aspects of the Ancient Greek Olympics which can be used in the days preceding the Olympic Games. A link (on last slide) to traditional Greek music played on a lyre can be easily slotted into the assembly if you chose. Power-point of 30 slides which include: Suggested music, video clip and hymns. The meaning behind the Olympic rings and the Olympic motto. Ancient Greece and the important kingdoms of Athens and Sparta. The first Olympics in Olympia and the competitions held there. Image of the remains of the stadium today and image of how Olympia may have looked. Facts about the differences between the games today and in Ancient Greece. The honouring of Zeus, the opening ceremonies, symbolism of lighting the torch. The Ancient Greek sporting events and the experience of the spectators. Final prayer. Links well with topics on The Modern Olympics, Greece, Ancient Greeks, Health, sports and fitness, Sports Day, Going for Gold.

Features of seaside towns: Set of 2 KS2/3 power-point Geography lessons. Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, watch a youtube clip (hyperlink), and identify geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of the seaside. Includes 5 pupil worksheets, paired activities, short written tasks. Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Maps and Plans, Seaside, Holidays, All about me, Local Study. Lesson 1 Learning objectives I can identify and describe physical features in the environment. I can identify and describe human features in the environment. I can identify and describe the geographical features of the seaside. I can use key vocabulary to describe the seaside features for example: body of water coastline harbour pier landform. I can apply my knowledge when talking about Scarborough. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I can explain how land is used in a seaside town. I can describe how seaside towns attract tourists. I can explain the difference between seasonal and non-seasonal jobs at the seaside. I can use key vocabulary to describe the three types of jobs people have for example: primary jobs secondary jobs tertiary jobs. I can use my knowledge of a seaside town to explain some of the problems that are caused by tourism.

Seaside Geography bundle. Bundle of cross curricular resources to support a topic on the seaside. Most of the pupil worksheets are aimed at KS2 and the research is for higher ability Y5/6. Intended to be used as a compliment to lessons on the seaside. Includes Two A4 factsheets about seaside towns of Brighton and Blackpool. Set of 24 Geographical features cards: includes bay, beach, cave coastline, pier, island dunes, promenade, stack, arch, causeway, headland, fun fair, gift shop, arcade etc. Blank postcard template. Features of Scarborough – label the features worksheet Features of Ilfracombe – label the features worksheet Human geographical features in Scarborough – Venn diagram activity decide which features are for tourists/locals/both. Identify and categorise jobs into primary, secondary, tertiary worksheet. Research template of seaside and inland town. Seaside survey – a worksheet for a trip to the beach. Seaside word mat. Seasonal and non-seasonal jobs worksheet. Label the lighthouse (external).

Sports Day KS1 and KS2 Assembly. A simply written whole school assembly or short lesson to cover the main aspects of Sports Day which can be used in the days preceding or on the day itself. Power-point of 33 slides which include: Suggested music, video clip and hymns. Pupil perceptions of Sports Day (exciting, worrying, confident etc). Brief bio of two world famous Jamaican sprinters – Usain Bolt and Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce. The first ever Jamaican 4-man bobsled team who competed in 1988 winter Olympics. Includes information on bobsledding, the course and the challenges faced by the Jamaican team. Short youtube clip of the bobsled team and the crash which prevented them qualifying but didn’t stop them competing again, an inspiration to others and what we can learn from all the Jamaican athletes. 5 slides structured for you to input information about your own sports day (where, when, kit, prizes etc) Ideas for the pupils: kind things to say after the race/events. Final prayer for sports day. Links well with topics on Olympics, Sporting-heroes, Going for gold, Feelings, Coping with challenges.

End of year certificates. Set of 30 individual awards with fun and interesting curriculum titles and encouraging comments: You are a (see list below) Superhero: Number Writing Reading Technology Sporty Dancing Science Small World Construction Gardening Talking Geography Energetic Have a go Singing Class organiser Playtime Role play Painting Class busy bee Book Enthusiastic Helper Laughter Happiness and joy Friendship Computer Super listener Baking Animal

End of Term Fancy Dress Award Certificates End of year certificates. Set of 31 individual fancy dress certificates with fun and interesting titles and images: Presented to the …… costume (see list below): Funniest Most sparkly Colourful Difficult to wear Cutest Smartest Shiniest Craziest Most adventurous Fiercest Hottest Most unusual Most decorative Heaviest to wear Most authentic Hardest to move in Furriest Most royal Best space costume Best animal Best princess Jolliest Best book character Best film character Best witch Best wizard Spookiest Creepiest Best superhero Sportiest Most imaginative

Life Cycle of Frogs Powerpoint lesson. Learning Objectives • To know that living things have offspring that turn into adults. • To be able to explain what is meant by a life cycle. • To know the stages of the frog life cycle. • To compare the life cycle of a human with that of a frog and say if they are similar or different. • To understand the terms ‘amphibian’ and ‘metamorphosis’ and explain their meanings. • 37 slides and 7 worksheets starting with a short riddle for pupils. Activities include written tasks (cutting, ordering and matching, writing definition in own words, watching a short information clip on Youtube and a follow up quiz with written answers). Useful with topics on ‘life cycles’, ‘spring’, ‘changes’, ‘natural world’.

KS1 and 2 Bread and grains complete ppt lesson. Learning Objectives: To name the grains used to make bread. To name other foods which are made with grains. To explain when the growing cycle begins and ends. To understand what a farmer does to make sure grains get from the earth to our tables. To sequence the stages of making bread. The slides include photographs of grains, bread and farming. At specific points there are short paired talk activities and simple activities with worksheets for key point. There are 2 video links – flour production and making bread plus a research worksheet for different bread descriptions. There is a homework research task to interview family members about their views on bread. Links with Cross curricular topics of ‘Seasons’, ‘Autumn’, ‘Food’, ‘Farms’, ‘Food production’ and ‘Harvest’.

China today: Series of 6 KS2 power-point Geography lessons. Each lesson is broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to recall prior learning, participate in a short quiz, take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare population graphs and weather charts (included on slides), research native animals and use maps and atlases to locate China’s key cities and geographical features. Each lesson has supporting worksheets, written tasks and paired ‘talk’ activities. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of China as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Mandarin at the beginning and end of lessons. Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘Ancient civilizations’, ‘Asia’, ‘Weather’. Lesson 1 Learning Objectives I must find China in my atlas. I should recognise some of the features of China. I could describe where China is in the world using geographical words. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I must be able to spot the main features of China. I should find and label the features on my map. I could write a description about two features. Lesson 3 Learning Objectives To identify the different climate zones in China. To describe and explain the climate found in each zone. To explain the temperature in different locations. To interpret a climate data and temperature chart Lesson 4 Learning objectives: I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’. I should interpret the population table and identify how the physical features affect where people live in China. I could compare population information and explain how the population has changed in China over 50 years. Lesson 5 Learning Objectives I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘climate’ and ‘weather’. I must order the ten most populated cities in China. I should explain how the location of Chinese cities affects population size. I could explain how the weather and climate affects the lifestyle of the Chinese people. Lesson 6 Learning Objectives I must identify some features of natural beauty in China. I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from China. OR I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from China.