KS2 Pompeii powerpoint lesson of 30 slides broken into short focused activities. There are opportunities for pupils to watch and take notes from a YouTube clip, scrutinise and compare photographs and paintings and use maps and atlases to locate Italy, the Bay of Naples and Pompeii. Each slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the history of Pompeii as well as simple information about Vesuvius. Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Italy, Volcanoes, Ancient Rome, Early civilizations etc. Learning Objectives I must find Pompeii in my atlas. I should recognise which the country where Pompeii is located. I could explain what Pompeii was like and what happened in 79AD by looking at and comparing ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs and information from books and the internet. Extension I could research Pompeii and make an information booklet.

KS1 & 2 Myth story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own mythological writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing myths and spaces for pupils to develop writing in note or bullet point format when planning their own character description, setting and story structure. Great to use following a ‘Myths’ writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with topics: Myths and Legends, Ancient Greece, Greece, Heroes and Heroines/Superheroes.

EYFS/KS1 Beachcombing activity sheet. Learning objective : I can find and name at least 8 things found on a beach. A simple observation and identification activity for pupils while on a visit to the beach. Pupils draw what they find in the empty bucket. There is a simple picture/word key at the bottom of the worksheet to help pupils identify 8 common items found on a beach.

Mexico 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 Mexico’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Mexico as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Mexican (Spanish) at the beginning and end of lessons. Great to link with cross curricular topics such as ‘Aztecs’, ‘Rainforests’, ‘Weather’, ‘Early civilizations’ etc. Lesson 1 Learning Objectives I must find Mexico in my atlas. I should recognise some of the features of Mexico. I could describe where Mexico is in the world using geographical words. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I must be able to spot the main features of Mexico. 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 Mexico. I could compare population graphs for Mexico 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 Mexico. I should explain how the location of Mexican cities affects population size. I could explain how the weather and climate support the life of the Mexican people. Lesson 6 Learning Objectives I must identify some features of natural beauty in Mexico. I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Mexico. OR I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Mexico.

EYFS/KS1 summer picnic activity sheet. Learning objective : I can choose and name at least 8 things to put in a picnic basket. A simple observation and identification activity for pupils before undertaking an out of school visit (to the beach, woods, park). Pupils draw what they will need for a picnic. There is a simple picture/word key at the bottom of the worksheet to help pupils identify 8 common items found in a picnic basket. Can be used as a follow up activity for topic work on ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’, seaside, summer, ‘We’re going on a picnic!’ by Pat Hutchins etc.

EYFS Weekly plan ‘The sun and the wind’ This is a weekly cross curricular plan for an EYFS topic based on Aesop’s fable ‘The sun and the wind’. It has been planned to include the learning and ideas for one week of teaching and includes differentiated planning in Literacy and Numeracy for HA, MA and LA groups. Includes non-negotiable vocabulary and linked learning activities in each area of learning. Links well with topics on ‘Being kind’, ‘Circles’ and ‘Weather’.

Knights and castles story template KS1 Historical story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own ‘Knights and castles’ story writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing historical stories and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting and ideas for the structure of their story. Great to use following a History writing lesson, a visit to a castle or topic related drama lesson. Can also be adapted for most History topics eg: Norman Castles, Explorers, Travel, Romans, Egypt, Saxon Britain etc.

KS1 & 2 powerpoint lesson about Sun Safety. Written mainly for KS1 but can be easily adapted. Powerpoint of 18 slides which promotes small group and paired discussion about sun safety. Can be used as a complete lesson or adapted for an assembly. The first slides look at fun in the sun and lead into some simple facts about the sun following a short paired talk session to assess pupil knowledge. Pupils are encouraged to look at different photographs of the sun and describe features. There is a very simple slide on Vitamin D and UV rays linked to health. The children can discuss how to protect themselves in the sun and when to wear sunscreen. The final slides include an example of a sun safety poster which pupils can use as a basis to design their own for the rest of the school (and which can be used as an assessment of their learning).

Ancient Rome KS2 power-point of 24 slides. Learning Objectives • I must explain where the Romans came from using geographical vocabulary. • I should retell the legend of Romulus and Remus • I could explain BCE and AD • I could order a timeline of Ancient Rome from 753BCE to 79AD. Includes activities for pupils to locate Rome/Italy using an atlas, a simple story of how Rome was founded, timeline activity to distinguish BCE and CE. Useful to link in with topics on The Roman Empire, Time, Calendars, Beginnings.

KS1/KS2 Matching pairs character cards. Set of 48 cards (24 pairs) for pupils. Useful for matching and pairing games, stimulating language and for book quizzes. Cut each picture, laminate or cover and pupils can use the cards more than once. Alternatively, the images can be used for pupils to use as part of a glue/stick activity. Images include the names of paired characters from books and movies for example: Pumba and Timon, Romeo and Juliet, Peter Pan and Wendy, Dr Who and the Daleks.

EYFS Weekly plan ‘I can sing a rainbow’ This is a weekly cross curricular plan for an EYFS topic based on the song ‘I can sing a rainbow’. It has been planned to include the learning and ideas for one week of teaching and includes differentiated planning in Literacy and Numeracy for HA, MA and LA groups. Includes non-negotiable vocabulary and linked learning activities in each area of learning. Links well with topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Reflections’ and ‘Weather’.

This is a weekly cross curricular plan for an EYFS topic based on the story of Noah’s Ark. It has been planned to include the learning and ideas for one week of teaching and includes differentiated planning in Literacy and Numeracy for HA, MA and LA groups. Includes non-negotiable vocabulary and linked learning activities in each area of learning. Links well with topics on ‘Rainbows’, ‘Water’ , ‘Animals’, ‘Helping others’ and ‘Weather’.

KS1 & 2 Science Fiction story planning template. A writing Science Fiction stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, space setting , problems, themed vocabulary and the structure of their story. Can be used with topics : Space, Adventures, Explorers, Planets.

KS1 & 2 Fable planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own fable. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing fables and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting, the moral and the structure of their story. Great to use following an assembly or moral writing lesson /drama. Can also be used with topics : Aesop’s fables, Morals and Dilemmas, Animals.

KS1 & 2 Biography planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own factual biographical writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing biographies and spaces for pupils to develop the structure of the biography about their chosen person or animal. Great to use following History /famous people/animals lesson or drama. Can also be used with most topics: My family, heroes, current or historical characters, explorers, travel, Halloween, etc.

KS1 & 2 Horror story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own horror writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing horror stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, scary setting , cliff-hangers and the structure of their story. Great to use following a horror writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with topics : Halloween, Night, Feelings.

EYFS/KS1 school trip template. Simple layout and prompts help pupils create a short review of a school outing or visit with pictures or text. Useful as a follow up to visits when asking pupils to remember sequencing of events, specific aspects of learning and summarising their own views.

Improving inference skills for reading. KS1 pack of 34 short activities. Each story activity is based around a simple everyday task or activity. The information is implied within the text to encourage pupils to extract meaning from clues and draw conclusions. I wrote these activities to help my class of Y1 pupils improve their ability to extract relevant information from text but I have also used them with older and SEN pupils. Can be used as a lesson warm up with the whole class, in a small guided group or with a target group and a TA. 12 Short story paragraphs (What is happening?) with prompts to develop pupil understanding of meaning within text based upon a character’s behaviour, conversation or actions. 10 short story paragraphs with prompts to develop pupil understanding of where people are or where something happened through inferred conversation and description. 12 picture prompt/ choices for pupils to extract an action or activity (using picture and text clues) linked to a simple question or sentence.

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 Egypt’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of Egypt as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in Egyptian Arabic at the beginning and end of lessons. Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Ancient Egyptians, Deserts, Myths and Legends, Early civilizations etc. Lesson 1 Learning Objectives I must find Egypt in my atlas. I should recognise some of the features of Egypt. I could describe where Egypt is in the world using geographical words. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I must be able to spot the main features of Egypt. 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 desert 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 Egypt. I could compare population graphs for Egyptian cities and explain population issues. Lesson 5 Learning Objectives I must explain the definition of the term ‘population’, ‘desert climate’ and ‘weather’. I must order the ten most populated cities in Egypt. I should explain how the location of Egyptian cities affects population size. I could explain how the weather and climate support the lifes of the Egyptian people. Lesson 6 Learning Objectives I must identify some features of natural beauty in Egypt. I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from Egypt. OR I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from Egypt.

France 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 France’s key cities and geographical features. Each set of slides contain images to help pupils ‘get a feel’ for the geography of France as well as simple cultural information such as greetings in French at the beginning and end of lessons. Great to link with cross curricular topic such as Europe, Football tournaments, Myths and Legends, etc. Lesson 1 Learning Objectives I must find France in my atlas. I should recognise some of the features of France. I could describe where France is in the world using geographical words. Lesson 2 Learning objectives I must be able to spot the main features of France. 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 what Mediterranean climate means. 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 France. I could compare population graphs for French cities and explain reasons for population issues. 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 France. I should explain how the location of French cities affects population size. I could explain how the weather and climate support the lifestyle of the French people. Lesson 6 Learning Objectives I must identify some features of natural beauty in France. I should identify and research some of the areas of natural beauty which come from France. OR I should identify and research some of the animal, fish and birds which come from France.