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One of the hardest elements of teaching can be finding good quality resources that don't overcomplicate what you are teaching. I am all about breaking down resources into small steps so children understand whilst also appreciating teachers don't need too much or overcomplicated material to deliver their lessons. A range of tried and tested English, maths and wider curriculum resources focused on Years 4, 5 and 6. High quality resources from an experienced primary teacher.

One of the hardest elements of teaching can be finding good quality resources that don't overcomplicate what you are teaching. I am all about breaking down resources into small steps so children understand whilst also appreciating teachers don't need too much or overcomplicated material to deliver their lessons. A range of tried and tested English, maths and wider curriculum resources focused on Years 4, 5 and 6. High quality resources from an experienced primary teacher.
Rounding to the Nearest 10,000 Lesson
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Rounding to the Nearest 10,000 Lesson

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Compete lesson on rounding any number to the nearest 10,000. This lesson works step by step by identifying different multiples of 10,000, and then moving onto rounding using a number line and abstract. Step 1 - identifies multiples of 100,000 including the previous and next multiple Step 2 - Rounding to the nearest 100,000 using a number line Step 3 - Rounding in abstract by identifying the critical digit Step 4 - Reasoning Questions Consistent with NCETM maths language. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Timelines and Periods in History Activity
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Timelines and Periods in History Activity

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Simple Worksheet to develop understanding on placing dates on a timeline, ordering periods in history and explaining BC and AD. Used to deepen understanding in key stage 2 of how timelines work and the difference between BC and AD. Step 1-3 format.
Identifying Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
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Identifying Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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A resource focused on first identifying prepositions and looking at how prepositional phrases are used. This is a simple resource to use which first looks at the grammatical skill of identifying the word class of prepositions, and then to apply prepositional phrases in writing. Step one focuses on identifying the preposition and prepositional phrase, step 2 requires modification of the preposition to make the sentence make sense and step 3 allows pupils to apply their understanding of prepositional phrases in their writing. This is made up of 4 documents : a fluency starter activity, step 1 and 2 worksheet, step 3 extension activity and the smart notebook to guide through the lesson. A high quality resource kept simple for teachers.
The Iron Man Reading Comprehension Activities
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The Iron Man Reading Comprehension Activities

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3 reading comprehension activities based on chapters 1, 4 and 5. All focus on retrieval. The resource based on chapter 5 also focuses n finding the meaning of unknown words in context and discussing language choices. All 3 worksheets are supported and guided by a smart notebook presentation. Amazing outcomes with these resources which have seen pupils precision when retrieving really improve. Kept simple for teachers.
The Iron Man Comprehension Retrieval and Language
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The Iron Man Comprehension Retrieval and Language

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Retrieval and understanding the meaning of words in context activity that focuses on chapter five of Ted Hughes the Iron Man book. Great activity once children are immersed in the book. Builds on previous retrieval skills to skim and scan to find answers Questions are presented in different ways such as recording full answers, ticking answers, true/false statements and longer more detailed answers A resource kept simple. Also includes a notebook that cover retrieval and identifying words that mean the same as. At the end of the comprehension activity, there is a challenge inference question that related to the Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon.
The Iron Man Reading Comprehension Chapter 4
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The Iron Man Reading Comprehension Chapter 4

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Retrieval activity that focuses on chapter four of Ted Hughes the Iron Man book. Great activity midway through the book that focuses on the retrieve and record reading domain. Questions are presented in different ways such as recording full answers, ticking answers, matching up answers and true/false statements. Smart notebook presentation is provided to guide through the questions. This also has a dictation fluency activity to start (answers at the end of the smart notebook), a retrieval starter activity using a video and an example text to work through before moving onto The Iron Man text. A retrieval resource kept simple, but that zeros in on precision when reading and recording information.
Adding 2-Digit Numbers with Exchange
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Adding 2-Digit Numbers with Exchange

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Adding two digit numbers using base 10 pictorially and moving onto abstract column addition with exchange. Includes different representations focusing heavily on exchanging 10 ones for one 10. Step 1-3 format with an extension questions. Step 1 - apply Step 2 - consolidate Step 3 challenge Very effective in Year 2 and 3 to consolidate addition with exchange. Kept simple for pupils and teachers.
Colons to Introduce a List Lesson and Worksheet
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Colons to Introduce a List Lesson and Worksheet

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Lesson on how to apply colons to introduce a list. The lesson is guided by a smart notebook presentation which starts with a fluency task on identifying main and dependent clauses. This then outlines the rules, presents examples and misconceptions for children to unpick. The lesson worksheet follows a 3 step process of understanding, consolidating and applying. All kept simple for teachers to use and deliver.
Lines of Symmetry in 2-D Shapes Key Stage 2
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Lines of Symmetry in 2-D Shapes Key Stage 2

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Full lesson to identify and draw on lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes. Lesson follows a 3 step process which includes applying their understanding, consolidating understanding and then reasoning. Resource includes 3 step worksheet, place value fluency activity and a full supporting smart notebook. Kept simple for teachers.
Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator
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Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator

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Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year 3-4 pupils adding fractions with the same denominator from different representations. Focus on presenting on a bar model, identifying calculations and reasoning. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children apply the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. This also starts with a fluency activity on the smart notebook presentation. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.
Vikings Primary and Secondary Sources
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Vikings Primary and Secondary Sources

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Step by step lesson on identifying and analysing primary and secondary sources that relate to the Vikings Perfect to build up to the children’s knowledge in Key Stage 2 and 3. Step 1 focuses on identifying written primary and secondary sources. Step 2 focuses on sorting different Viking primary and secondary sources. Step 3 analyses sources and children give explanations about reliability and bias Extension task requires children to look at a group of Viking sources and form an answer about what might have taken place at an excavation site. All guided through the smart notebooks, and focuses specifically on Viking artifacts and sources.
Vikings End of Topic Assessment - Year 4-6
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Vikings End of Topic Assessment - Year 4-6

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End of topic assessment on the Vikings, This is suitable for children in years 4-6 with a variety of questions presented in different ways. This covers the key knowledge about the first Viking raids, Danelaw, the Treaty of Wedmore, the importance of York, King Cnut and the end of the Viking Age. It then gos deeper by asking further questions about longboats, runes and Danelaw. This assessment also covers key historical skills such as placing events in chronological order, identifying similarities and differences, identifying primary and secondary sources and analysing artifacts.
Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers
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Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers

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Worksheet for adding and subtracting decimal number to 2 decimal places. Bar models and part-part whole models used to present the calculations. Extension task activity included as a next step. Resources kept simple.
Adding Numbers Up to 10,000
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Adding Numbers Up to 10,000

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Adding numbers up to 10,000. Includes different representations, bar modeling, some exchange and reasoning. Step 1-3 format with an extension question on the smart notebook. Excellent sheet to get children adding two numbers. Kept simple for pupils and teachers.
Spelling - Prefixes super, anti and auto Worksheet
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Spelling - Prefixes super, anti and auto Worksheet

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Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefixes super-, anti- and auto- before root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings rules, understand their meaning, puzzle over putting the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application across their writing.