I have developed an idea. Did you know that during your registration period every day, you could be actively making your whole class happier? This could be done in the morning, the afternoon or even better at the end of each day before they go home. All they do is complete this 21 page daily journal on things which make them happy. I have used it and I can say it does make a big difference to how you approach life.

FREE The Gruffalo Black Thinking Hat Worksheet Questions Make Problem Hunting Fun! The Gruffalo has lots of different problems for the children to discover, discuss and describe. These three worksheets focus on finding the different problems. Black Hat Thinking is important as it is essential for risk management and improving ideas. I would love to have comments from anyone who has used these resources in their classroom.

FREE Black Hat Reading Questions For Room On The Broom Makes Problem Solving Fun! Room On The Broom is a wonderfully funny book. I have focused on all the problems I could see in this book to try and get the children to explore the book more deeply and to discover them. This is a part of a set of worksheets and so it is also worth exploring the other worksheets I have also made on this book. I would really love some feedback as to how you found this material and what you would like to see more of.

FREE Jack and the FlumFlum Tree White Thinking Hat Worksheets Make Fact Finding Fun! White Thinking Hats Worksheets for Jack and the Flum Flum tree. These focus on the characters and the journey Jack needs to take. These are a good set of worksheets for building up the details needed for explaining fact and information questions. I would love people to make comments about this work after using it in their classroom.

FREE - The Gruffalo's Child White Hat Thinking Worksheets - Make Fact Finding Fun In The Classroom! The Gruffalo's Child is the popular sequel to The Gruffalo. I have written 3 White Hat Thinking worksheets for this material. It will let your pupils explore the different characters in the story and also help them find different pieces of information. This is part of a series of worksheets. I enjoy reading teacher's comments about my work.

FREE Gruffalo's Child - 3 Yellow Thinking Hat Worksheets Make Positive Thinking In Class Fun! The Gruffalo's child is a very imaginative sequel to The Gruffalo. Children often ask what happened next. Where did he go and what did he do? This set of worksheets focuses on what was positive in the story. What did children like about mouse&'s trick? What did they like about the characters and the story in general? I enjoy getting feedback from visitor.

FREE Jack and the FlumFlum Tree worksheets - Black Thinking hat - Let's Find Problems! Jack and the FlumFlum Tree is perfect for the Black Thinking hats reading strategy. The Thinking Hats strategy is a great way for a student to explore the same book in 6 different ways. Black hat thinking encourages finding the negatives and the problems - in this case sending a boy to find the FlumFlum tree on his own, with just a bag of household items to help him. I would appreciate comments from anyone who has tried this out in their classroom.

This summer I upgraded all my teaching resources and I am now offering my presentations as both PowerPoint presentations and also as a fun YouTube video. FREE Year 3 Lesson - Solving Word Problems - Autumn Term. Perfect for SATs revision, end of term revision, an extension lesson or a homework lesson. If you like this lesson, then you will also like my full FREE Year 3 Maths Lesson pack at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-3-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167050.

I have updated all my PowerPoint presentations such as Putting Numbers In Order and made them into fun YouTube videos as I realise that the modern classroom needs more than PowerPoints. Teachers and children are looking for a much more interactive YouTube experience. Try it today. If you like it, I would love some feedback in the comment section below. FREE Maths Reception PowerPoint Lesson - Putting Numbers In Order - Spring Term Learning Objectives I can count to 5. I can split or partition 5 fingers in different ways. I can collect numerals 0 to 9 and put them into order. If you like this lesson, you will love my FREE Reception Maths pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-reception-students-6167058

YouTube Money Problems Maths PowerPoints Year 4- Summer Term FREE I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Year 4 Maths PowerPoints - Money Problems - Summer Term Learning Objectives I can estimate the half of different numbers. I can invent word problems. I can solve problems mentally or by writing them down. I can solve a range of problems and check my solutions are correct. If you like this teaching resource, you will love my FREE Year 4 Maths Teaching pack (11 lessons) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-year-4-students-6167052

Teachers have moved on from worksheets and PowerPoints to a lot more fun with YouTube and so I am now trying to redevelop my teaching resources to match this changing world. I must admit I am much happier with a YouTube video than a PowerPoint. This lesson has cleverly combined both. You could share the Youtube lesson with parents to watch at home as extra support as well as in the classroom. FREE Year 1 Maths Lesson - Money Problems - Spring Term Learning objectives: I can say numbers 0 to 20 in order. I understand simple properties of numbers. I can count pennies in ones and twos. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Year 1 Maths Lesson Pack (11 Lessons) at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167046

I am converting all my highly popular teaching powerpoints into YouTube videos to help teachers use them more effectively in the classroom. If you love them, please leave me a positive comment below! Using ‘Near Doubles’ YouTube PowerPoint Lesson Presentation Year 2 (Autumn Term) FREE Year 2 PowerPoint Lesson Presentation Using ‘Near Doubles’ (Autumn Term). It would be useful for KS1 SATs revision, homework lessons and as a instant class lesson. If you like this teaching resource, then click here and see the whole FREE Year 2 Maths Teaching Pack - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-maths-powerpoint-resources-6167047

When I am revising maths, I like to ask a question and then the students answer it on their mini whiteboards. We then check the answer on the following slide. I have combined the test papers with the marking scheme, making teaching and learning a lot more fun. There is differentiated revision material. There are tests for levels 3 - 5, and tests for level 6, and some which are for all the students. All the students should try all the tests, to both consolidate and extend their learning to make sure they have the maximum chance of reaching their true potential. I have presented them in the different PowerPoint formats for the older and more modern computers. Did you know pairing a high achieving and less high achieving child together actually helps both? As the more advanced student explains how to solve a problem, they too improve their knowledge of mathematical vocabulary.

Engaging Learning: The Benefits of a Weekly Spelling Practice and Test Set for Year 1 Using Minecraft Investing in a set of weekly Spelling practice and Spelling tests designed specifically for Year 1 students offers educators an exciting way to incorporate Minecraft into their classroom learning. This innovative resource not only enhances students’ spelling skills but also taps into their enthusiasm for a game that has captured the imaginations of millions. Here’s why teachers should consider integrating this Minecraft-themed Spelling resource into their curriculum and how it can be effectively utilized. Interactive Learning Experience: By combining spelling practice with the engaging world of Minecraft, students are more likely to be motivated and enthusiastic about learning. The use of a game-based approach makes spelling exercises fun and relatable, fostering a positive attitude toward literacy. Single Computer and Projector-Friendly: The resource is designed for easy implementation in classrooms with limited technology. Teachers can use a single computer and a projector to share the Minecraft content with the entire class, ensuring that all students can participate in the learning experience together. Catering to Diverse Learning Styles: The Minecraft theme appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners, allowing them to connect spelling concepts with immersive visuals and hands-on activities. This multi-sensory approach promotes deeper understanding and retention of spelling words. Weekly Structure for Consistency: The structured weekly Spelling practice and test format provides consistency for both teachers and students. This routine helps reinforce learning, making it easier for students to track their progress and stay engaged in their spelling development. Encouraging Collaboration: The Minecraft-themed activities can be used to foster collaboration among students. Group activities can be designed around spelling words, allowing students to work together, share ideas, and learn from each other in a supportive environment. Creative Integration of Technology: By integrating Minecraft into spelling lessons, teachers are embracing modern educational practices that incorporate technology into the curriculum. This not only enhances student engagement but also prepares them for a world where digital literacy is essential. In summary, the weekly Spelling practice and Spelling test set for Year 1 students is an innovative resource that effectively combines literacy with the popular game Minecraft (created by Mojang AB, with no endorsement or affiliation). By providing an interactive, engaging, and structured approach to spelling, this resource not only enhances students’ literacy skills but also fosters a love of learning, making it a valuable addition to every teacher’s toolkit.

Unlock the Joy of Numbers with Our FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson: Making Labels for Classroom Equipment! Transform your classroom into an organized learning environment with our engaging YouTube PowerPoint lessons designed to teach your students how to write simple numbers and learn how to count effectively. In this FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson, students will discover the importance of numbers in helping to organize the classroom, ensuring that nothing gets lost! Learning Objectives: Today You Are Going to Learn How Numbers Help Organize the Classroom: Students will understand the practical applications of numbers in their daily school life. I Can Read and Write Numbers: This lesson empowers young learners to confidently read and write numbers, laying a solid foundation for their mathematical journey. If you love this Reception Maths lesson, you’ll be thrilled with my FREE 11 Lesson Reception Maths Pack! Explore a wealth of resources to further enrich your teaching and enhance your students’ learning experiences: FREE 11 Lesson Reception Maths Pack. Get started today and watch your students thrive in their understanding of numbers!

FREE Maths PowerPoint Presentations for DFES SpringBoard 5 (Also Use As Year 4 Booster Lessons) FREE Maths Lessons Content: Lesson 1: Developing your preferred ways of doing multiplication. Lesson 2: The area method of doing multiplication Lesson 3: The idea of 'carrying' when doing multiplication Lesson 4: Developing the area method for doing multiplication. Lesson 5: Using doubling in multiplication Lesson 6: Developing a doubling - and - addition method of doing multiplication Lesson 7: Finding pairs of factors Lesson 8: Division of larger numbers Lesson 9: Division as repeated subtraction Lesson 10: Developing a standard method Lesson 11: Flexible approaches to division. Years ago I wrote series of numeracy lessons which converted all the DFES Numeracy SpringBoard 5 lessons into interactive PowerPoint lessons. I think these will still be great for optional SATS revision also also for covering lessons, or for giving to supply teachers. Please leave a comment.

FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson - ‘More’ and ‘Fewer’- Spring Term Learning Objectives: Counting and writing numbers. Comparing and matching numbers of things. Counting and writing numbers. Comparing and matching numbers of things. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Maths Reception teaching pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-reception-students-6167058

I have developed a set of weekly Mental Maths for Year 2 children for teachers who want to include Minecraft in the classroom. I wanted to develop resources where a teacher can teach with Minecraft in a classroom with a single computer and a projector. I need to mention that Minecraft was created by Mojang AB. and I am not endorsed, associated or affiliated with Mojang AB in any way.

Talk a Lot - Spoken English Course - Public Domain Book A Great New Way to Learn Spoken English Elementary Handbook • General Information about Talk a Lot Courses • How to Use Talk a Lot Resources • Focus on Connected Speech • Focus on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) • 100% Photocopiable This handbook shows you how to use Talk a Lot materials to learn or teach spoken English, as well as providing background information and practice worksheets on related topics, such as connected speech, sentence and word stress, and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The Talk a Lot course objectives are very simple: • Every student talking in English • Every student listening to and understanding English • Every student thinking in English, and • Every student taking part in class Talk a Lot is structured so that every student can practise and improve English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, word and sentence stress, and interpersonal skills, by working in pairs, groups and one to one with the teacher. The main benefits of Talk a Lot are: • Students have to think in English during lessons in a controlled and focused way • Students learn how to memorise correct English structures naturally, without abstract and unrelated grammar lessons • Students learn how to construct eight different common verb forms, using positive, negative and question forms, as well as embedded grammar appropriate to their level. The verb forms studied are: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Modal Verbs, Future Forms, and First Conditional • Students learn many essential vocabulary words by heart, including word stress and the sounds of English • Students learn how to become more fluent when speaking in English, by joining together words in a sentence using the techniques of connected speech • Students enjoy following a simple and effective method that produces results quickly. This handbook is not intended to be an exhaustive academic work. The aim was to write a brief, helpful guide and pack of resources that would provide a way into practise and language work in the classroom, rather than a dry, analytical manual. For example, I have deliberately avoided confusing jargon when writing about connected speech. Phrases like “bilabial plosive” and “palato-alveolar approximate” – though fun to say – can be studied later, or at the student’s leisure.

FREE Room On The Broom Yellow Hat Reading Questions Makes Positive Thinking Fun! I noticed that despite this book being a best seller, the schools had very few resources for it and so I decided to focus on providing a set of Thinking Hat reading questions for anyone wanting to complete guided reading on this fabulous book. Today I have focused on pulling out all the positives from this book. This set of worksheets is easy to differentiate and every child will gain something from it. Please leave a comment when you have downloaded this set of files.