This resource contains a presentation and a PowerPoint quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 80-slide PowerPoint presentation. It could be used for a one-off assembly/lesson or a series of assemblies/ lessons. It contains hyperlinks to animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance and the Festival of Lanterns. PowerPoint Quiz This contains 50 questions and is presented by two Chinese children. Both resources focus on the legends, the animal zodiac, the reunion meal, Chinese New Year decorations, fireworks, customs, symbols, preparations, red envelopes, New Year's Eve, - New Year's Day, street celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance and the Lantern Festival. These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural' learning (SMSC) and actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Battleships Team Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New YearTexts and Comprehensions

This resource contains a 120-slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of thirteen fact sheets and comprehensions about the life and work of Queen Elizabeth II who sadly died on the 8th of September 2022 at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, celebrating seventy years of service. She became Queen on 6th February 1952 when she was just 25 years old. The Queen continued to carry out her Royal duties right up until her death and was a truly inspirational person. Both the presentation and texts focus on: The early life of the Queen The Queen's interests and hobbies The Queen's education The Queen's family The Queen's homes The Queen's tasks and duties The Queen's Coronation The Queen's 90th birthday The Queen's Platinum Jubilee The presentation also includes hyperlinks to the Queen's 21st birthday speech, her 90th birthday celebrations and a documentary about the Queen's life. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Queen Elizabeth II Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 100-slide PowerPoint presentation on Wimbledon and tennis and a 50 question PowerPoint quiz. The PowerPoint focuses on the history of tennis and its growth and development, notable Wimbledon achievements, interesting Wimbledon facts and past and present players and their achievements. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to one of Fred Perry’s Wimbledon wins, one of Andy Murray’s wins, one of Margaret Court’s wins, Virginia Wade’s win, Cliff Richard’s impromptu performance at Wimbledon when rain stopped play and a video of Wimbledon’s funniest moments through the years. The quiz contains 50 questions on Wimbledon and tennis. There are 3 possible answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the ball image. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. A question and answer sheet are provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. Or these could be given to pupils for research. Sample questions: Which king had a tennis court built at Hampton Court in 1530? How many tennis tournaments are there in the Grand Slam? When did the Wimbledon Championships begin? What is the minimum number of games in a set? Who has won the most Ladies’ Singles at Wimbledon? What are the clubs colours? How many ball boys and ball girls are there at the Wimbledon tournament? Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Wimbledon / Tennis Puzzle Pack - Searches and Anagrams Save money and buy the Wimbledon bundle at a discounted rate: Wimbledon Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 40-question PowerPoint quiz and a 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on Bastille Day ( La Fête Nationale) which takes place on the 14th of July. Bastille Day Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on Bastille Day. The PowerPoint focuses on: The causes of the French Revolution The key events of the French Revolution King Louis XVI The Three Estates The French Flag The French National Anthem The establishment of Bastille Day Bastille Day celebrations The PowerPoint also includes hyperlinks to the French National anthem, an animated video of the history of Bastille Day and the French Revolution and Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Bastille Day Quiz This is a 40-question PowerPoint quiz on Bastille Day. It can be used for individuals or teams. There is an answer sheet for individuals/teams to record answers. The answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the flag image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There are three possible answers for students to choose from. Sample questions include: On what date is Bastille Day? What is Bastille Day known as in France? In what year did the storming of the Bastille take place? What was the Bastille? Who was the King of France at the time of the storming of the Bastille? Who was King Louis XVI’s wife? Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it. f you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Bastille Day Puzzle Pack - Differentiated Word Searches and Anagram Puzzles Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Bastille Day Presentation, Quiz, Puzzle Pack

This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint presentation and a 36-question PowerPoint quiz on American Independence Day which takes place on the fourth of July. The PowerPoint focuses on: the key events leading to the Revolutionary War the Stamp Act and The Tea Act the Boston Tea Party the setting up of Congress the Revolutionary War the United States of America Flag the Declaration of Independence the Statue of Liberty Independence Day celebrations The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to a short video on the history of Independence Day, Independence Day parades and firework displays and the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. Check your students' understanding of the presentation with the 30-question quiz. The quiz can be used for individuals or teams. There is a sheet for individuals/teams to record answers. The answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the flag image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. Sample questions include: On what day is Independence Day in the United States of America? Which King was the British Colonies on the east coast of North America under the rule of? How many American colonies were part of the British Empire? What was the name of the Act that the British Parliament passed which levied heavy taxes on the colonists? What was the slogan created by Benjamin Franklin? What was the name of the petition Congress sent to King George III to see if they could avoid going to war? Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the colonists' army? On what date was the Declaration of Independence approved? Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an 110-slide PowerPoint presentation and an asylum seeker/refugee simulation activity pack. It is an ideal resource for Refugee Week in June and Refugee Day (20th June). PowerPoint Presentation This is a fully editable and informative PowerPoint presentation on Refugee Week / Refugee Day, with particular emphasis on the Syrian War and refugees. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to a video that explains about the Syrian War and Refugee crisis and a video about a teenage refugee from Eritrea. Asylum Seeker/Refugee Simulation Activity Pack and Worksheets This activity pack contains an editable lesson plan. The simulation activity is in the form of a PowerPoint and there are follow-up activities that include questions for discussion and three evaluation and review worksheets. The simulation activity contains 8 scenarios. Pupils are divided into groups and are required to make decisions/take actions. Some of the scenarios are accompanied by a timer with dramatic music playing to simulate the confusion in which refugees have to make quick decisions. Sample scenarios include: Scenario 1 - War has broken out. Members of the group have to leave home. They are required to choose 6 items to take with them. Scenario 2 - A pick-up truck arrives to take the group to a boat on the coast. The driver speeds away as fast as he can. He hits a speed bump and one of the group’s bag falls off the back of the truck. Scenario 4 - The truck continues its journey towards the coast. The truck runs out of fuel and the group members have to walk. To make the journey easier everyone has to take the heaviest item out of their bag to make it lighter. Scenario 6 – The group reach the coast. There is a small boat waiting. However, the boat can only take four people. Scenario 7 – The man with the boat wants paying. The group must give any money they have to him. If they have no money they have to give him their most valuable item. More Refugee Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains 5 Christmas-themed games. Christmas Lotto or Bingo - 32 cards printed with both pictures and words and 32 cards printed with just words. Every child can participate due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures could be used for other educational activities - sorting, alphabetical order, a stimulus for creative writing, pictures could be cut out and used to make Christmas cards, Christmas calendars, Christmas bookmarks and other Christmas decorations. etc Elves and Santas - a seasonal variation of snakes and ladders. The resource can be enlarged to A3 size and laminated. There are 70 squares on the board. The game can be played with regular dice or numbered dice. This game is particularly appropriate for reception and Year 1 children (EYFS) as it will help to reinforce number recognition and counting skills. It can also be used with SEN pupils and will also help to reinforce turn-taking skills and social skills. Stop the Sleigh is a seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories. The categories include - elf’s name, angel’s name, item of winter clothing, Christmas food, - toy or game, TV programme or film and an item that can be found on an Advent Calendar. Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an ‘advent calendar’. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! As a timer, choose some popular Christmas music. Happy Families - Christmas Happy Families is a bright and colourful resource which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. The game involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families ) printed with Christmas themed pictures. Christmas Snap- Christmas Snap with 48 Christmas themed cards. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources

This resource contains a fully editable PowerPoint presentation on UK elections and a 100 question PowerPoint quiz on politics with questions on elections, parliament and government election. General Election Presentation This a fully editable and informative 60-slide PowerPoint on elections. The PowerPoint contains links to the election system in the UK and the role of parliament. Politics Quiz This is a 100-question PowerPoint quiz on UK elections. It is a fun way to make pupils aware of the elections, the electoral system, the government, parliament, political parties and some interesting historical facts about our democracy. There are 100 questions with multiple choice answers and varying degrees of challenge. It is divided into the following sections: Elections The Government Parliament Political Parties Miscellaneous Picture Round The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the voting box image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is included to record answers. Sample questions: How often is an election held in the UK? In the UK, what is the official name given to the place where people go to vote? On what day are general elections usually held? Who normally lives at 11 Downing Street? Who is The Speaker of the House of Commons? How many rows of benches are there in the House of Commons either side of The Speaker? Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Mock Election Pack UK Parliament and Government Presentation More General Election Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains three fully editable and informative PowerPoint presentations on the months of May, June and July. Never be stuck for an assembly in May, June, July again! They are ideal if you have a last-minute assembly or unexpected tutor group time! They could be used for a one-off assembly, series of assemblies or for lessons/tutor-based activities. The presentations focus on: How the months got their names Zodiac signs, flowers, and birthstones for each month Folklore and Sayings Special Days, Feast Days, Campaign Days Notable Birthdays in each month Inventions, Discoveries and Launches in each month Notable Events and Happenings The resources also contain hyperlinks to areas of interest. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Months of the Year Assemblies Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains four resources on the Jewish Festival of Passover or Pesach (Hebrew) which is celebrated for seven or eight days in April each year and is a very significant event in Judaism. 1. An informative and fully editable 70 slide PowerPoint presentation. 2. The Ten Plagues - a resource about plagues that befell the Egyptians. It contains images of the plagues, a template for cutting and pasting images and an illustrated template to write on captions of the plagues. 3. The Passover Seder Meal - a resource about the foods used during the Passover at the Seder meal and their symbolic significance. It contains information sheets on the different foods and their symbolic meanings, differentiated worksheets that involve filling a Seder plate with the food. One worksheet involves cutting and pasting the foods onto the plate. The second worksheet involves labelling the Seder plate and providing a description of the foods and their significance. 4. The Biblical Passover Story - this resource focuses on the Passover story. It contains the biblical story that led to the Passover, the Israelites in captivity, the plagues, Moses, the Exodus- in picture format with brief text captions, images that can be cut and pasted onto templates a writing template for the story and a template for drawing / pasting pictures about the Exodus. More Passover Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide