8 activities to be used during beginning of the new school year /transition period. Suitable for KS1/ KS2 Activity 1 - About me page template (to colour and fill in) Activity 2 - Find someone who bingo page Activity 3 - About me passport page (fill in activity) Activity 4 - About me shield page (to colour and fill in) Activity 5 - About me bunting/flag page (to colour and fill in) Activity 6 - How well do you know your teacher? (quiz) Activity 7 - I Spy in the classroom (classroom hunt using the alphabet) Activity 8 - Birthday Cards templates (decorate a card for your classmate’s birthday) The file is in .pdf format and not editable. If you require any changes, please send us an email. Thank you for your interest! Hoppy Times

SECONDARY TRANSITION ACTIVITIES For year 6 pupils to help with transition into secondary school. KS2 to KS3. Suitable for the last summer term / for in class or as part of home learning. The 9 activities include: Secondary school web quest Learn the lingo My travel plan Timetable School equipment My dream timetable Form tutor Draw your form tutor Agony Aunt letters /scenarios to discuss common fears The document is in .pdf file and is NOT editable. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need any changes making. Thank you for your interest, HoppyTimes

Transition Booklet for KS1/ KS2 - end of year, new class, social story. Pages 1 - 6 Booklet Cover page (Year 1 - 6) Page 7 About Me page (name, age, space for a photo, likes/dislikes) Page 8 Introduction to transition Page 9 New teacher’s name and space for a photo/ drawing Page 10 A note from new teacher (to be completed by the teacher) Pages 11 - 13 Introducing the staff (space for photos and notes to be completed by the Year Group staff) Page 14 For photos/ drawings of a new classroom Page 15 New Classroom scavenger hunt activity Pages 16 - 18 For photos/ drawings of the areas in the new year group (playground, toilets, lunch trolley, etc.) Page 19 Things that will stay the same in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil) Page 20 Things that will be different in the new year group (to be completed with the pupil) Page 21 Blank page Page 22 Closing page Page 23 Credits page For most pupils, transition to a new Year group is an exciting time. For some, however, it can be worrying and unsettling. This booklet is created to be used in KS1 and KS2. Teachers and teaching assistants work on completing the booklet together with their pupils, once completed - the book can be used as a Transition Social Story. The document is in .pdf format and not editable. 23 pages included.

Create a powerful display to promote British Values in your school / classroom / nursery with these child friendly posters. Over 10 posters included (some with variations). The posters depict and explain democracy, the rule of law, mutual respect, individual liberty and tolerance to those of different faiths and beliefs. Every school in England must promote British values in their SMSC development, which is particularly important to Ofsted. This set is perfect for that! The document is in .pdf format (not editable) however if you have any suggestions, my email address can be found on the last page of the resource. Update: A version with a different font has been now added.

A PowerPoint lesson introducing children to Advent and exploring the symbolism behind it. The slides will take your pupils on an exciting journey exploring the origins of Advent and what makes it important to Christians. The PowerPoint included information on the Advent season; advent calendars; christingles; advent wreaths and candles; There are 3 activities included in the lesson: 1. Sequencing the story of Jesus' birth. 2. Exploring the events the local churches hold during Advent. 3. Watching a video about Papa Panov. There is an independent worksheet that asks the children to circle the symbols of Advent and write a paragraph describing their feelings (anticipation) during the season. Suitable for KS2

Merry Christmas Bookmarks German The resource has 16 black and white bookmarks for your students to colour and personalise. Great as a reward, prize or present. Images include: Christmas presents, stockings, bells, ornaments, elves, candy cane, Christmas tree, Christmas muffins. The resource contains 5 pages, with 4 bookmarks per page; page 5 - HoppyTimes terms and conditions. English and French versions of the same resource are also available. Happy Christmas! HoppyTimes

Chinese New Year lesson/ assembly. A fun and interactive PowerPoint presentation about Chinese New Year, its origins and traditions. 26 slides with basic information about the holiday. Suitable for stand alone lessons and assemblies in KS1/KS2. Included: history of the holiday; story of Nian monster; information about reunion dinner; Chinese Zodiac; fun facts quiz; video link; colourful illustrations. The presentation can be used on its own or followed by a number of engaging activities that are also in our shop. Thank you for your interest. HoppyTimes

Christmas Quiz Task Cards A fun and educational Christmas quiz suitable for children in KS2. Contains 28 cards that can be cut out and put around the classroom for a Christmas scavenger hunt or just given out as table task cards. Bright, child friendly graphics and clear precursive font. Answer sheet and response sheet included. Happy Holidays!

Christmas Card Craft (English and French) I am giving away this resource completely free to say thank you to all my buyers and followers for their support over the last year. Have a fantastic Christmas! An easy to make Christmas card, all you need is some A4 card paper, access to printer, scissors, glue and colouring pencils. Suitable for all ages. Wording in French and English. The inside can be personalised with a Christmas message. Thank you for your interest, HoppyTimes

This fun quiz consists of 25 multiple choice questions about summer. Recording sheet included. Editable text. Great end of year activity. Suitable for KS2 - KS3

A fun set of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year with your KS1/ lower KS2 students. The resource includes: Colouring pages Write your name in Chinese activity Word search (with answers) 2 Colour by Number activities 2 Chinese New Year mystery pictures (with answers) It is a .pdf file and is not editable. Please contact me if you want anything changing or have any suggestions. Please see my other Chinese New Year resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-zodiac-craft-and-writing-activity-11800769 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-information-zodiac-nian-traditions-history-11800171

Tolerance Value Display Remind your students about Tolerance with this simple but powerful display kit. The kit includes: main poster (A4); word cards (x2 per A4 page); Tolerance letters in blue and white ; pictures of the globe and children. Sizes can be altered when printing. Suitable for KS2/3. In .pdf format (not editable). You might also be interested in: British Values Display

A set of 9 posters and 9 colouring pages to help promote Growth Mindset in your classroom.

A simple but effective board game to practise the concepts of e-safety with KS2 pupils. The game contains a number of scenarios, true or false/ general internet safety knowledge questions. 3 A4 pages included in .pdf (not editable format) Game board page - I would recommend printing on A3 with no quality lost E-safety bookmarks page - based on the 5 SMART rules (bonus page) E-safety blank bookmarks page - for the pupils to come up with their own rules and tips (bonus page) The Online Safety board game can be used at the beginning of the unit on e-safety and then again, at the end - to assess pupils' learning. Encourage your pupils to give full answers/ have a debate with their partner if necessary. The questions test the children's knowledge of cyber bullying, dealing with online strangers and email attachments, as well as questions on how reliable online information can be, and more. Other materials required: counters, dice. Thank you for your interest! Hoppy Times :)

A set of 8 (in colour and black and white) bookmarks with a Science theme. Great for prizes, Science week, etc. Thank you for looking.

A cute set of 8 Winter/ Christmas Bookmarks. In colour and black and white.

A set of 30 positive affirmation cards. Great for building self-esteem in children. Cards include: I am awesome I am beautiful I am smart I am a good reader I am so important I am loved I enjoy learning I have many talents I enjoy challenges I am good at Math I always do my best I am brave I have lots of friends I believe in myself I can do it I am helpful I accept myself I am proud of myself I am wonderful My smile is like the Sun I get better and better I never give up I am creative I am a winner I am powerful I am positive I am limitless I am unique I am good at lots of things I love to try new things Made using beautiful graphics from Melonheadz. Great counselling/ motivational tool.

A fun and interactive 27-slide PowerPoint presentation about Mother’s Day (Mothering Sunday), its UK origins and traditions. Suitable for stand alone lessons and assemblies in KS1/KS2. Fully editable text can be tailored to the needs of your pupils. After a short starter, pupils learn about the history of Mother’s Day and its religious origins. Information about modern Mother’s Day is also included, as well as a fun facts quiz, inspirational quotes and colourful illustrations. Thank you for your interest. HoppyTimes

Merry Christmas Bookmarks English The resource has 16 black and white bookmarks for your students to colour and personalise. Great as a reward, prize or present. Images include: Christmas presents, stockings, bells, ornaments, elves, candy cane, Christmas tree, Christmas muffins. The resource contains 5 pages, with 4 bookmarks per page; page 5 - HoppyTimes terms and conditions. French and German versions of the same resource are also available. Happy Christmas! HoppyTimes

Help reduce your students’ stress and anxiety before SATs, exams or other tests with these Test Taking Strategies posters. 8 Posters included: Good Night Sleep Healthy Breakfast Budget Your Time Read Directions Highlight Keywords **Use Scrap Paper **(I have also included a similar poster that says “scratch paper” instead of “scrap paper”) Check Your Answers Show What You Know The posters can be printed and laminated for durability. They would work best as a class display. The posters could also be helpful to SEN students who sometimes struggle the most. The posters are in .pdf format and not editable. However, if you need anything changing, please drop me an email (my email address is on the last page of this resource). Thank you for your interest! Hoppy Times