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Washington, D.C. - Capital Cities - Knowledge Organiser!
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Washington, D.C. - Capital Cities - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to Washington, D.C., as a part of their place knowledge of capital cities in geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview; Places/ Landmarks in Cairo; Rivers; Topography/Mountains/Hills; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features; Key Vocabulary. The 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). The resource is aligned with the expectations of the geography national curriculum.
Local Artists - East Anglia - Knowledge Organiser!
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Local Artists - East Anglia - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about local art as a part of their art and design study. This organiser covers the work of landscape artists from the East Anglia region. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Styles and Techniques; -Significant Artists (John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough, Alfred Munnings); -Creative Ideas and Examples; -Key Vocabulary; -Timeline of Local Painters. This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children. The 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).
Year 1 Place Value (within 10) Knowledge Organiser!
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Year 1 Place Value (within 10) Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 1 teachers, parents and children when covering ‘Place Value (within 10)’ mathematics content. The content is organised into ‘Entry Knowledge’, ‘Core Knowledge’ and ‘More Advanced Knowledge’ and contains information relating to the following objectives: -Sort up to 10 objects -Count objects to 10 -Count objects from a group of 10 -Represent up to 10 objects -Represent numbers up to 10 -Count forwards to 10 -Count backwards from 10 -Count one more for numbers within 10 -Count one less for numbers within 10 -Perform counting activities -Learn one to one correspondence -Compare up to 10 objects -< > and = for numbers within 10 -Compare numbers within 10 -Order up to 10 objects -Order numbers up to 10 -Learn about ordinal numbers -Know the number line from 0-10 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). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
Cairo - Capital Cities - Geography Knowledge Organiser!
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Cairo - Capital Cities - Geography Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to Cairo, as a part of their place knowledge of capital cities in geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview; Places/ Landmarks in Cairo; Longest Rivers; Topography/ Highest Mountains; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features; Key Vocabulary. The 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). The resource is aligned with the expectations of the geography national curriculum.
Abel Tasman - Knowledge Organiser!
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Abel Tasman - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Abel Tasman, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history, or those learning about people of discovery in geography/ science. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Abel Tasman Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The 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.
Alexander Mackenzie - Knowledge Organiser!
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Alexander Mackenzie - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Alexander Mackenzie, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history, or those learning about people of discovery in geography/ social studies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Alexander Mackenzie Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The 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.
Mothers - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Mothers - Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s readng fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously focusing their attention upon the dedication, love and care of mothers. The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -The Best Mother: C.M. Surrisi; -Her Mother’s Face: Roddy Doyle; -Mother Teresa Non-Fiction Text. 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 text 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 across years 2-3, 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.
Easter KS1 Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Easter KS1 Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s readng fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of the Easter story and Easter traditions. The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -The Easter Story; -The History of Easter Eggs; -Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure. 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 text 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 across years 1-2, 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.
Race to the South Pole - Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!
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Race to the South Pole - Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!

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This resource offers a wide range of knowledge retrieval activities for those studying Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen’s Race to the South Pole. There are a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking activities (over 30 slides in total) which help children to secure all of the important vocabulary, dates, and events from the unit. Research-approved activities include: -Quick Fire Questions; -Picture Stimulus; -Retrieval Grid; -Fill in the Blank; -Crossword; -Vocabulary Busters; -Fact Dump; -Rank 5; -Theme Explorers; -Anagrams; and more These resources have been used successfully in the classroom, and are most suited for those in upper KS1 (year 2) or lower KS2 (years 3-4).
Writing Villanelles - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!
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Writing Villanelles - KS2 Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for KS2 children when writing villanelles. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this poetic form. The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective villanelles. It contains distinct sections covering: -Overview: Villanelles; -Content: What to include, the five senses, communicating a message, content features, subject matter; -Language: Word choices, word types, rhyme, alliteration, similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia, punctuation checklist etc. -Structure: Poem length, line lengths, line breaks, stanzas; -Key Vocabulary. The resource was originally designed for KS2 children. It is designed to be printed onto A3 (however can also be printed in A4) and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
The Day the Crayons Quit - Two Whole Class Reading Sessions!
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The Day the Crayons Quit - Two Whole Class Reading Sessions!

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This resource pack of 2 whole class reading sessions aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, through reading Drew Daywalt’s 'The Day the Crayons Quit.’ Children read the text (hyperlinked) in two stages. Each reading 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 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Kings and Queens of Britain - Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!
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Kings and Queens of Britain - Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!

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This resource offers a wide range of knowledge retrieval activities for those studying Kings and Queens of Britain. The activities prompt knowledge relating to a number of British monarchs, but particularly focus on: -Alfred the Great and unifying the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms; -Edward the Confessor, the lack of an heir; -William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings; -King John and the Magna Carta; -Queen Anne and the unification of Britain; -Elizabeth II and the longest reign. There are a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking activities (over 30 slides in total) which help children to secure all of the important vocabulary, dates, and events from the unit. Research-approved activities include: -Quick Fire Questions; -Picture Stimulus; -Retrieval Grid; -Fill in the Blank; -Crossword; -Vocabulary Busters; -Fact Dump; -Rank 5; -Theme Explorers; -Anagrams; and more These resources are tried and tested in the classroom and have proven successful in helping children to consolidate key information about this historical topic.
Madeline - Two Whole Class Reading Sessions!
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Madeline - Two Whole Class Reading Sessions!

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This resource pack of 2 whole class reading sessions aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills, through reading Ludwig Bemelman’s 'Madeline.’ Children read the text (hyperlinked on the first slide and included as PDF) in two stages. Each reading 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 1-2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The Aztecs - KS2 Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!
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The Aztecs - KS2 Knowledge Retrieval Activities Pack!

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This resource offers a wide range of knowledge retrieval activities for those studying the Aztecs at KS2. There are a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking activities (over 30 slides in total) which help children to secure all of the important vocabulary, dates, and events from the unit. Research-approved activities include: -Quick Fire Questions; -Picture Stimulus; -Retrieval Grid; -Fill in the Blank; -Crossword; -Vocabulary Busters; -Fact Dump; -Rank 5; -Theme Explorers; -Anagrams; and more These resources are tried and tested in the classroom and have proven successful in helping children to consolidate key information about this historical topic.
Significant Explorers from Across History - Knowledge Organiser!
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Significant Explorers from Across History - Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to explorers over time. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Explorers Overview; -Christopher Columbus and the Age of Exploration; -Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and the First Summit of Everest; -Neil Armstrong and the Space Race; -Key Vocabulary; -Explorers Timeline. The 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). It is most suitable for students in KS2, but could feasibly be used for slightly older and younger children with only a few tweaks.
The Romans - The Roman Invasion of Britain - Lesson!
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The Romans - The Roman Invasion of Britain - Lesson!

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In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Romans, through: -Remembering what Britain was like before the Romans invaded; -Understanding the main events of the Roman invasion of Britain; -Understand the key features that made the Roman army strong. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Answering recall questions based upon their knowledge of the Romans so far; -Gathering base information about life in the Iron Age in Britain before the arrival of the Romans; -Gaining an understanding aboutJulius Caesar’s initial attempts to conquer Britain, with reference to an adapted version of his own writings; -Understanding what helped Claudius to eventually conquer large parts of Britain; -Following clear instructions and precise dates to create their own Roman shields; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (23 slides) and the reading (in both Word and PDF) In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Michael Morpurgo - Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Michael Morpurgo - Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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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 three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -Private Peaceful -War Horse -Kensuke’s Kingdom 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.
Abi Elphinstone Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Abi Elphinstone Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular children’s author Abi Elphinstone. The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -The Night Spinner -Sky Song -The Dream Snatcher 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.
Emma Carroll Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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Emma Carroll Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular children’s author Emma Carroll The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on: -Secrets of a Sun King -Letters from the Lighthouse -Frost Hollow Hall 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.
David Walliams Whole Class Reading Bundle!
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David Walliams Whole Class Reading Bundle!

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These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension of several extracts from David Walliams texts. There are three sessions included in total - one session each for the following David Walliams texts: -Gangsta Granny -Billionaire Boy -Mr Stink The extracts for reading are included. Following the reading, children partake in a series of activities aiming to develop their retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. Each session 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 2-4, 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.