This engaging, varied, and informative scheme of learning is designed to help students gain understanding, assessment skills, and key interpretations of Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Sign of Four.’ Made up of a wide-range of interesting and exciting lessons, students should complete this scheme having gathered vital skills in: interpreting the significant meanings of the text, understanding the writer’s ideas within the text, analysing key characters, settings, and themes, and understanding Doyle’s language devices. Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps: - Engaging - Defining/ Understanding - Identifying/Remembering - Analysing/ Creating - Peer or self evaluating. All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging. Resources, worksheets, and lesson plans are all provided.

These fun and original assemblies have been designed aid children in developing their skills of compassion, honesty, resilience and humility as well as their propensity for celebrating differences. All of the assemblies are tried and tested, and each has been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in, in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives. There are also fun role-play activities, beautiful, thought-provoking videos exemplifying each theme, and various discussion activities regarding how to show the skills in different areas of their own lives. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the assemblies is included. Each set of slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included to pages of notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!

These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension of several extracts from Roald Dahl texts. There are ten sessions included in total - one session each for the following Roald Dahl texts: -The Witches; -Esio Trot; -George’s Marvellous Medicine; -The Twits; -The Magic Finger; -James and the Giant Peach; -The Enormous Crocodile; -Danny, the Champion of the World -The BFG -Matilda Each presentation contains a link to the relevant online chapters (on the first slide). This is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The sessions are best suited for children in years 2-3, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. This style of whole class reading, in which you are able to dip into a different text each day, is great for broadening the number of texts that children are exposed to and increasing their enthusiasm for reading.

This bundle contains all of the special places lessons PLUS the knowledge organiser! The series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid foundation understanding of special places in different religions and their own lives. Children learn about religon, considering special places in Christianity (churches), Islam (mosques) and Judaism (synagogues and sukkah). They also learn from religion, reflecting upon places that are special to themselves. The lessons included are: My Special Places Christianity - Churches Islam - Mosques Judaism - Synagogues and Sukkah Comparing Special Places In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities. In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across years 1-2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children learning about monarchs and leaders, as a part of their history study. Included in this bundle are 8 knowledge organisers, spanning different eras, countries, genders and ethnicities: 1.Elizabeth I 2. Winston Churchill 3. Queen Victoria 4. Abraham Lincoln 5. Adolf Hitler 6. Nelson Mandela 7. Henry VIII 8. Julius Caesar Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Key Times in their Life; Important Vocabulary; Timeline of their Life; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and are provided as both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). They are most suitable for children in KS2 and KS3. All images used are licensed for commercial use.

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for teachers, parents and children when covering 'Shape’ in mathematics across Years 1 to 6. Included are 6 organisers: -Year 1 Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser -Year 2 Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser -Year 3 Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser -Year 4 Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser -Year 5 Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser -Year 6 Properties of Shape Knowledge Organiser Each organiser contains clear sections covering the key learning areas, including an overview, the specific learning content, and important vocabulary. The knowledge is sequenced in alignment with the National Curriculum and most commonly-used mathematics schemes. Images are used to present and clarify ideas. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for teachers, parents and children when covering ‘Measurement’ in mathematics across Years 1 to 6. Included are 6 organisers: -Year 1 Length and Height Knowledge Organiser -Year 2 Length and Height Knowledge Organiser -Year 3 Length and Perimeter Knowledge Organiser -Year 4 Length and Perimeter Knowledge Organiser -Year 5 Area and Perimeter Knowledge Organiser -Year 6 Area, Perimeter and Volume Knowledge Organiser Each organiser contains clear sections covering the key learning areas, including an overview, the specific learning content, and important vocabulary. The knowledge is sequenced in alignment with the National Curriculum and most commonly-used mathematics schemes. Images are used to present and clarify ideas. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

This bundle contains all 6 of the ‘Special Ways of Living’ RE lessons, in addition to the ‘Special Ways of Living’ knowledge organiser. These engaging and informative lessons develop KS1 children’s understanding of how people of different faiths choose to live their lives in special ways. There are two lessons each focusing on the Christian, Buddhist and Muslim faiths respectively. The lessons should be taught in the following order: Christianity - The Good Samaritan (belief in compassion/ forgiveness); Christianity - The Life of a Vicar Buddhism - How Buddhists Live Buddhism - Buddhist Monks and Nuns Islam - Muslim Prayer Islam - The Holy Month of Ramadan In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through a step-by-step learning journey. There are also all of the reading and worksheets included - everything that you need to teach the lessons. In the past, I have used these resources with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This big bundle contains all of the special words and stories lessons, plus the knowledge organiser! The engaging and informative lessons develop children’s understanding of the Bible, the Megillat Esther, and the Guru Granth Sahib, as special books of the Christian, Jewish and Sikh faiths respectively. Children learn key facts about the books, important information about stories that these books contain, and how the books are treated by worshippers. Furthermore, they consider their own personal spirituality, considering the stories and books that are special to them. The are six lessons included, which should be taught in the following order: 1.The Bible 2.Personal Beliefs 3.The Lord’s Prayer 4.The Megillat Esther 5.The Guru Granth Sahib 6.Comparing Special Books In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through a step-by-step learning journey. There are also all of the reading and worksheets included - everything that you need to teach the lessons. In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. The lessons offer a detailed outline of life in each of these periods, in addition to the changes that took place between them. Children also learn vital skills in conducting historical investigations and interpreting texts, whilst developing their understanding of chronology. The lessons included are: Introduction to the Stone Age Living in the Stone Age Animals and Hominids of the Stone Age All About the Bronze Age All About the Iron Age Changes over Time In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities. In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for other year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This engaging and purposeful series of lessons has been designed to enable children to gain develop an in-depth understanding of Ancient Greece. There is a particular focus on the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and how these have influenced the world. Children are guided towards answering the enquiry question: ‘How have Ancient Greek achievements influenced the world?’ The lessons included are: Introduction to Ancient Greece Seafaring City-States Democracy and Law The Olympic Games Culture and Religion A Lasting Legacy In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the step-by-step learning journey. Also included are all worksheets, templates and additional resources required to teach the lessons - everything needed to teach is included. In the past, I have used these lessons with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4), however this was an advanced class and these resources could easily be used with upper KS2. The key learning is aligned with KS2 curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This engaging and purposeful series of lessons helps to equip children with a secure understanding of different explorers from across history. Each of the lessons are extremely comprehensive (I initially taught them over two lessons each) and are guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation. The lessons included are: Introduction to Explorers Christopher Columbus Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Amelia Earhart Neil Armstrong Comparing Explorers Throughout the series of lessons, children gain an understanding of how context, technology and attitudes have changed the role of explorers over time. Knowledge recall activities, think pair share, and a blend of group and independent activities are features of the unit. All of the worksheets, activities and templates needed to teach the lessons are provided. In the past, I have used these resources with children in lower KS2 (higher attaining years 3 and 4) but they could easily be used with upper KS2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for KS2 history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to each of the world’s five major biomes, as a part of their study of physical geography: -Aquatic -Deserts -Forests -Grasslands -Tundra Each organiser contains the following information: -Definition/ Overview of the Biome; -Animal and Plant Life in the Biome; -Well-Known Examples of the Biome; -Types and Locations of the Biome; -Important Facts and Figures; -Key Vocabulary. The organisers are designed to help children to learn the relevant physical geography knowledge from areas of both the KS2 and KS3 Geography National Curriculum, however they can be adapted for other age groups if necessary. The resources can be printed onto A3 or A4, and are provided as both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering all of the science knowledge pertinent to the National Curriculum. The knowledge organisers included are focused on: -Animals, including Humans; -Sound; -States of Matter; -Living Things and their Habitats; -Electricity The organisers are separated into logical compartments, based on the key curriculum expectations. Each resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This engaging and thought-provoking series of lessons has been devised to provide students with a well-rounded, secure understanding of Stephen Kelman’s ‘Pigeon English.’ A double-lesson is provided for each chapter, meaning that there are 10 lessons in total. Lessons 1 and 2 - March Lessons 3 and 4 - April Lessons 5 and 6 - May Lessons 7 and 8 - June Lessons 9 and 10 - July The comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentations guide students through a wide range of activities, including those designed to enhance the following skills: retrieval, understanding vocabulary, inference, explanation, summarising, sequencing, analysis and deeper thinking activities. All of the resources and tried and tested in real classrooms, catalysing excellent outcomes. The resources are suitable for students in KS4, but may be used for slightly older or younger classes, depending upon the individual context of the school and students.

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for Year 5 children, teachers and parents covering all of the science knowledge pertinent to the National Curriculum. The knowledge organisers included are focused on: -Animals, including Humans; -Forces; -Earth and Space; -Living Things and their Habitats; -Properties and Changes of Materials. The organisers are separated into logical compartments, based on the key curriculum expectations. Each resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering all of the science knowledge pertinent to the National Curriculum. The knowledge organisers included are focused on: -Animals, including Humans; -Evolution and Inheritance; -Electricity; -Living Things and their Habitats; -Light. The organisers are separated into logical compartments, based on the key curriculum expectations. Each resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for Year 3 children, teachers and parents covering all of the science knowledge pertinent to the National Curriculum. The knowledge organisers included are focused on: -Plants; -Animals, including Humans; -Light; -Forces and Magnets; -Rocks The organisers are separated into logical compartments, based on the key curriculum expectations. Each resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the countries of the Middle East, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Timeline; Key Vocabulary. There are 17 knowledge organisers in total: -Bahrain -Cyprus -Egypt -Iraq -Iran -Israel -Jordan -Kuwait -Lebanon -Oman -Palestine -Qatar -Saudi Arabia -Syria -Turkey -United Arab Emirates -Yemen Each organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and other regions.’ -‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ They are provided as both PDFs and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).

These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular children’s author Michael Morpurgo. The six sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -Private Peaceful -War Horse -Kensuke’s Kingdom -Born to Run -Adolphus Tips -The Butterfly Lion Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The sessions are best suited for children with years 4-6, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups. The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.