A two part activity that requires pupils to identify the abstract verb n each sentence. They will then be given a choice of abstract verbs to use in sentences. A good activity for more able pupils to complete during grammar lessons on verbs.

A reading comprehension booklet with test style questions including multiple choice, meaning of words, author’s use of language and structure. Differentiated for 2 levels of challenge

A matching and labeling activity for how structure and presentation of texts contribute to their meaning Children need to match the device to the definition. There is also an example text that uses all these devices that the children could label/find examples of each device The activity is differentiated for higher and lower ability

Lots of activities looking at counting on and back in steps of 10, 100, 1000, 10 000 and 100 000 from any given number up to 1 000 000. There are a number of Mastery tasks and a Greater Depth task for more able pupils to move onto.

A great introduction to the Rivers topic. The first half of the powerpoint looks at key features such as meanders, rapids, deltas etc. The activity related to this is a matching activity that is differentiated 3 ways. Lower ability children have to simply match the picture to the definition. Middle ability children have to match the picture to the definition and fill in the missing feature. Higher ability children have to match the feature to the picture and write their own definition. The second half of the powerpoint looks at key vocabulary for the topic such as erosion. This could be used to create a glossary using the resources provided. Please note I do not own any of the images used in these resources.

The presentation looks at the theories of Aristotle, Copernicus and Galileo to show how these theories led to modern day ideas about the solar system. The first activity asks children to fill in diagrams to show the difference between heliocentric and geocentric models. The second activity asks children to write or match facts about early astronomers and is differentiated 3 ways. Higher ability write own sentences Middle ability match stickers and fill in missing words Lower ability match stickers Please note I do not own any of the pictures or videos used in these resources.

Test style questions covering a range of reading skills for chapter 4. Differentiated for Higher/middle, lower and SEN

Maths questions focusing on ordinal numbers within 10. Ideal for assessment at the start and end of a unit. Covers: Numeral positions (1st, 2nd etc) Vocabulary left, right, first, last, behind and in front of Reasoning style question Aligns with White Rose

Maths questions focusing on multiplication and division problems. Ideal for assessment at the start and end of a unit. Covers: Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s with pictures for support Repeated addition Arrays Sharing equally Includes an editable word version and a pdf version Aligns with White Rose

Sentence scramble activity for phase two phonics. Children orally rehearse sentence and unscramble it, followed by a short dictation activity. Includes: Six levels of progression A ‘How to’ guide A progression chart detailing sounds and tricky words covered for each level A sounds/tricky words starter for each worksheet (powerpoint or pdf) A perfect bridge between writing words and writing full sentences!

Maths questions focusing on comparing numbers to 10. Ideal for assessment at the start and end of a unit. Covers: Vocabulary ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ 1 more/1 less Symbols for more/less than and equal to ><= Includes an editable word version and a pdf version Aligns with White Rose

A great presentation that first looks at ideas around ‘normal’ body types and how to promote a healthy body image. It then moves onto looking at images presented in the media and how these have been altered, including some useful web links. The main activity challenges children to think about someone they admire and come up with reasons why, without solely focusing on their looks. Please note I do not own any of the images used in these resources.

These resources look at people’s relationships with food and how this can become problematic. The powerpoint looks at anorexia including causes, harmful side effects and recovery. It encourages children to think positively about themselves and others. The main activity asks children to create a ‘recipe’ for a healthy body image and is differentiated three ways. Please note I do not own any of the images used in these resources.

These resources allow children to show what they already know about the dangers of smoking and build on this. There is a quiz at the start and then a link to a very effective poster by anti-smoking campaigners showing the effects of smoking on children and teenagers. Body image from shuttershock

Worksheet looking at 4 pictures depicting negative behaviour. Children write a sentence describing the action, then another describing what the consequence might be. Can be completed independently but a nice activity to complete in pairs. Picture sheet can be used for discussion activity.

A lovely lesson that requires children to consider what they want in the futue and where they see themselves at certain ages. You can also look at dreams of childen in other cultures. For the slide that asks children to look at the pictures on their table, I would simply google ‘children in other cultures’ and choose some suitable images. I believe I used a child in a school that looked very dofferent to our own schools, a child carrying lots of bottles and buckets of water and a child using tools to gather crops. The BBC learning clip (link on power point) generated some excellent discussion. For the book activity you could create a Venn diagram for own dreams and Evangeline’s dreams. I did not have time in my lesson so we simply answered the questions on the slide. Please note I do not own any of the images used in the presentation

Silent signals you can use for communication in your classroom: Saves your voice Fewer interruptions Supports children with processing difficulties Includes a pdf of my classroom signals, plus a word document where you can create your own.

These resources relate to the Year 3 Maths curriculum but could easily be tweaked to suit similar objectives in other year groups. The activities require children to use their reasoning skills and decide how to solve the problem e.g. count on or back? They place this skill in a fun context using objects that appeal to children’s interests (such as Shopkins) before moving onto more challenging problems. A fantastic resource for more able children to move onto! Please note, 2 of the files are formatted to print on stickers (11 per sheet) as this seems to be increasingly popular in schools but questions can be easily copy and pasted onto any format.

This resource requires children to cut up information (and subheadings for more able) and group them into the correct paragraphs. It is differentiated 3 ways to support different abilities. The writing concerns facts about volcanoes. Pictures used are from Twinkl.

Two activities based on using inference and deduction. Both have been differentiated slightly for higher and lower ability pupils. The first activity gives a situation. Children have to use clues to decide how the character is feeling and what must have happened to them. The mastery activity uses a paragraph of fiction in a familiar setting. There are test-style questions underneath, with more scaffolding/multiple choice for lower ability pupils.