A useful Word Mat for writing and spellings with names of dinosaurs, verbs and adjectives. For additional resources based on Dinosaurs, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A Word Mat for spellings - includes name of animal body parts and key features, eating groups and classification groups For additional resources based on animals – Farm, Rainforest, Under the Sea and Minibeasts, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Writing prompts – to look at non-fiction text and layout and to write sentences using the information from a fact sheet. Links to animal classification – includes a fact sheet of an animal from each category – mammal, reptile, bird, fish, amphibian, insect For additional resources based on Amazon Rainforest Animals, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Writing prompts – to look at non-fiction text and layout and to write sentences using the information from a fact sheet. Links to animal classification – includes a fact sheet of an animal from each category – mammal, reptile, bird, fish, amphibian, insect For additional resources based on African Savannah Animals, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

The set of resources helps understand why we need to have a balanced diet to stay healthy, know what nutrients do, and how food labels help to make better choices. Facts sheets/posters • Brief description about different types of foods and the nutrients they provide. • Food labels - information about food labels on commercial packaging. • Nutritional Facts – find out what each part of a label means. Worksheets: • Explain ‘Healthy Diet’ – Use word bank to complete sentences. • Comparing Food Labels – complete 2 different nutritional facts labels from observation and make comparisons. • Plan a Healthy Lunch Box – include one food from each food group to make a balanced diet. I have also created additional resources (sold separately) Healthy Diet Nutrients Poster https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-poster-12934944 Healthy Diet Food Clipart & Nutrients Labels https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-food-clipart-and-nutrients-labels-13020181 Healthy Diet Nutrients Flashcards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-nutrients-flashcards-12934949 The whole set also comes as a bundle – planning included! Healthy Diet Bundle - with planning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-bundle-with-planning-13020247 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Comparing real and artificial Christmas trees Text includes information about the present day production, sales and impact on the environment of real and artificial Christmas trees. Worksheets: Comparing Christmas Trees - Real tree vs Artificial tree – use and refer to text to complete the following tables: • How Christmas trees affect our environments? write a brief description for each type of tree. Conclusion: What can we do better to save our environments? (Give 3 options) • Comparing Christmas Trees – either tick or cross out, or write brief description to highlight which tree is better for appearance, cost, convenience, transportation, longevity, disposal, allergies and safety. Write a conclusion. • Complete questionnaire Includes an independent research worksheet (suggest homework) using family/friends and the internet for answers. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of worksheets to learn about living underwater and different groups of sea animals • Living Underwater – to know how living things need to breathe underwater: text followed by questions • Aquatic Animal Groups – to know that animals are put into different classification groups: text followed by questions • Parts of the Ocean – to know the names and features of the different sea zones: text followed by questions • Sea Zones – colour zones in different shades and name each zone • Sea Mammals and Sea Reptiles: text followed by questions • Fish – use word bank to complete sentences + label body of a fish • Crustaceans and Molluscs: text followed by questions Can be used as shared reading activities (Literacy) For more useful activities, please check my Under the Sea Animal Classification set and Bingo in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. Hope that you like and find them useful. If you have any comments or recommendations to make, please do not hesitate to do so. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of posters: text about the different groups of animals from the Amazon Rainforest including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians and insects. Can be displayed on big screen to introduce topic. For more useful activities, please check my other Amazon Rainforest Animals resources in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of posters to introduce and learn about key features of insects and non- insects. For more useful activities, please check other Minibeasts resources in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

I have created a poster based on the Eatwell Guide which shows how much we should eat from each food group to achieve a healthy balanced diet. It also helps to identify which nutrients each food group provides, and what benefits they have on our health. I have also created additional resources (sold separately) Healthy Diet Food Clipart & Nutrients Labels https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-food-clipart-and-nutrients-labels-13020181 Healthy Diet Fact Sheets & Worksheets https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-fact-sheets-and-worksheets-12934946 Healthy Diet Nutrients Flashcards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-nutrients-flashcards-12934949 The whole set also comes as a bundle – planning included! Healthy Diet Bundle - with planning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-bundle-with-planning-13020247 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Useful word mats with names of African animals from the Savannah, classification groups and features, verbs and adjectives – could be put back to back and laminated together to create one lasting document. For additional resources based on African Savannah Animals, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Useful word mats with names of animals from the Amazon rainforest, classification groups and features, verbs and adjectives – could be put back to back and laminated together to create one lasting document. For additional resources based on Amazon Rainforest Animals, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Useful information/vocabulary for independent writing about Space and the planets in our solar system – can be used for a Reading Corner, Topic Board or alternatively used as A4 posters. The set includes: • A diagram of our solar system showing planets orbiting around our Sun • A table with information about each planet (its size, distance from the Sun, how many hours in a day, how many days in a year, temperature on the surface, number of moons) • 2 posters describing different parts and objects that we see in space For more useful Space activities and resources, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. Thanks for looking :)

Useful word mats with names of minibeasts, classification groups and features, verbs and adjectives – could be put back to back and laminated together to create one lasting document. For more useful activities, please check other Minibeasts resources in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of worksheets to learn about the Amazon rainforest including text for reading activities. • What is the Amazon rainforest? - to know how to describe the Amazon rainforest : text followed by questions • A Map of south America – to know the names of seas and oceans around south America and most well known features: label names • Where is the Amazon Rainforest? – to know where the Amazon rainforest is situated among other areas : colour areas • War and Wet – to know about climate and how it affects the environment how seasons affect the environment and animals: text followed by questions • Parts of the rainforest – to know that each forest layer is different: text • Where the animals live – to name the different layers of the rainforest; name types of animals the live in each layer: use word bank • Exceptional Explorer! – text about English naturalist Henry Bates • Exploring the Amazon – to know which type of clothes and shoes are best when walking through the rainforest: text, illustrate suitable clothing • What do you know about the Amazon? – use word bank For more useful activities and resources about animals from the Amazon rainforest, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. Hope that you like and find them useful. If you have any comments or recommendations to make, please do not hesitate to do so. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A set of posters (text) to introduce different groups of animals - mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, insects and animals which belong to ‘other’ classification groups! This set also comes with worksheets, for this please look for Animal Classification Posters & Worksheets in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Pirate themed worksheets - to look at the differences between fiction and non-fiction text. Activities includes: • Looking at fiction and non-fiction book covers; explaining the differences • Asking questions before reading non-fiction text to find answers • Writing 4 facts from reading and identifying features of non-fiction text • Using a glossary and record meaning of words • Writing a book review (fiction or/and non-fiction) • Writing a non-fiction text which has a heading, sub-heading, caption and picture • Explaining what the story of ‘How I became a Pirate’ is about (answer questions) I have also created Pirate themed worksheets for planning and writing own pirate story. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-pirate-story-writing-worksheets-13049005 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Pirate themed worksheets for planning and writing own pirate story. The set includes: • Story Plan - write a brief sequence of events for a story (beginning, middle, end) • Story Structure – explain: characters (who is in the story?), settings (where and when did the story happen?), problem (what happens?), and solution (how is the problem solved?) • Story Map – use the word bank to illustrate and label a sequence of events for a story • Character’s Portrait- illustrate the main character - list adjectives to describe the character, and write sentences • Setting the Scene - illustrate the setting - list adjectives to describe the setting, and write sentences • 2 blank lined worksheets for writing (one has space for illustration) to use as often as needed for different parts of the story • Wanted Poster • My Pirate Story Checklist – narrative learning objectives I have also created 3 useful word mats with key vocabulary for writing stories about pirates. Includes: story sequence - sentence starters, nouns, verbs and adjectives. TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pirates-story-writing-word-mats-11652212 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A brief history of the Christmas tree Text includes information about the origins of the Christmas tree, from Pagan celebrations to German traditions and how it became a worldwide custom since Victorian times. Each page has related questions to check comprehension and extend discussion (Guided reading) Worksheets: • Use word bank to write a brief history of the origins of the Christmas tree from Pagan times until Victorian Times • Complete sentences with missing words – use word bank • Record definition of words using a dictionary • Illustrate and label Christmas tree decorations from the past and present day For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Useful word mats with names of aquatic animals, classification groups and features, diet and food, verbs and adjectives – could be put back to back and laminated together to create one lasting document. For more useful activities, please check my Under the Sea Animal Classification set and Bingo in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)