You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities and objects being shown in each of the photos. I have mixed together images from Remembrance Day and International Peace Day. I have added a PowerPoint which shows you how to combine images from both to make 31 different fun activities to try with the class. The writing prompts are focusing on how nice it is we have a peaceful world. The students can focus on what the sacrifice of many has meant for you and me. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Remembrance Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Remembrance Day activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was representing. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. I added the second PowerPoint to help teachers get more out of their Photo Flashcards. These activities make learning fun, improve their vocabulary and enhance their memory skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Thanksgiving. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Thanksgiving activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different signs being shown in each of photos. I have collected together 2 sets of motivational sets of sayings - perfect for the thought of the day. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about motivating children to think differently. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of messages. The students can then discuss what they think of each one. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Lesson Plan: Winter Solstice and Winter Photos for 4th Grade (Key Stage 2) Dive into the enchanting world of winter with this engaging 50-minute lesson plan focused on the winter solstice and descriptive writing. Designed for 4th graders, this lesson aims to help students understand the significance of the winter solstice, explore winter activities and scenes through captivating photos, and practice their descriptive writing skills. Why Children Will Enjoy This Lesson Students will find this lesson exciting as it combines visual stimulation with imaginative writing. The use of a PowerPoint presentation showcasing vibrant winter photos will spark their curiosity and encourage lively participation. As they discuss what they see and feel in the photos, students will engage their senses, making the learning experience immersive and enjoyable. The opportunity to share their thoughts and sensory writing with peers fosters a sense of community in the classroom, enhancing their enjoyment. Benefits for Teachers This lesson plan provides educators with a comprehensive framework to teach about the winter solstice while enhancing students’ writing and critical thinking skills. By facilitating discussions and guiding students through sensory writing exercises, teachers can encourage creativity and improve communication skills. The structured activities allow for easy adaptation based on classroom dynamics, ensuring that all students are engaged and learning effectively. Furthermore, the lesson aligns with curriculum objectives, making it a valuable resource for educators. Conclusion Overall, the Winter Solstice and Winter Photos lesson is a delightful way to introduce students to winter themes while nurturing their descriptive writing abilities. It’s an ideal opportunity for educators to inspire a love for learning about seasonal changes and creative expression. Relevant Hashtags: #winter #wintersolstice #4thGrade #descriptivewriting #elementaryeducation #seasonallearning #winteractivities #engaginglessons #teachingresources #creativity

Remember 9/11 is a presentation showing the towers before, during and after the event. It captures some of the drama and will be an excellent focal point for any teacher wanting to talk about this event in a balanced way. It would also make an excellent backdrop for an assembly. I have added a presentation showing you how to use photo flashcards for 31 different teaching activities in the classroom and also a set of writing prompts to encourage the children to describe the events more creatively. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different actions being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Remembering 9/11. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different groupings. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

This presentation contains 30 different high quality photos relating to the Harvest festival. It could be used to boost vocabulary, or used as an interesting backdrop to an assembly. You can also use it as an instant display. Just print out the pictures and then add a few labels. It comes complete with a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide to help you get the most out of your teaching and this purchase. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different foods being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Harvest Festival. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of foods. The students can then discuss what foods they like and how to use and grow them. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World AIDS Day . The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different AID preventative ideas. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Are you interested in teaching about the Ozone layer? I have created a simple PowerPoint presentation for this topic. I have also created a PowerPoint explaining 31 different ways you could use this teaching resource in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Ozone Layer Preservation Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Ozone Layer Preservation Day ideas. The students can then discuss how they can save the ozone. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

These PowerPoint slides are designed to make students think and talk about safe sexual behaviour. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Sexual Health Week. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different safe sex ideas. The students can then discuss what they think about each one. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Which would you rather? - A fun set of 100 child friendly either or questions for 3 to 8 year olds. This is a child friendly set of questions which encourages them to make decisions and explain their answers to the rest of the class. When I play this game, I set two corners of the room, one for each answer. The children get up and move to the best answer for them. It could be used as a time filler, in Golden Time or during conversation. You could print out the pictures and mix them up or use them as a PowerPoint presentation.

Make target setting an interactive, hands on activity! This ideas is based on a simple 3D square based pyramid net. There is space on each side for students to write down their monthly English, Maths and Social targets. There is also a space for their name and something they learnt in the previous month. I added the motivational quotes so students appreciate what they are learning towards. I added the positive behaviour system, where the students move around the track each time they achieve their pyramids targets! The harder they work, the faster they move around the track. Lots of fun for everyone! I have created this worksheet in black and white so teachers can either print them on white paper or onto different coloured papers, the idea being to change the colour of the pyramid every month, so everyone knows which pyramid they should now be following.

I created a huge set of teaching resources for getting students to speak in English and still have fun. This set of resources above provides an ESL teacher with approximately 1000 hours of teaching resources. I have added lots of motivational pictures and made the process as simple as I can. The resource starts with the simplest, elementary English and works up to much more complex intermediate English. Elementary Book 1: Topics Covered Town, Food, Shopping, Health, Transport, Clothes, Work, Family, Home, and Free Time. Elementary Book 2 Topics Covered Crime, Sport, Music, Weather, Animals, Cars, The Human Body, Colours and Numbers, Life Events, and Nature. Elementary Book 3: Topics covered Learning English, Films, Hospital, Books, Airport, Money, Places in the UK, Politics, Internet, and Australia. Intermediate Book 1: Topics covered 1. Hotel 2. Problems 3. Media 4. Getting a Job Intermediate Book 2: Topics covered Holidays English Language

I have found a way of making Maths revision a lot more fun. I have combined the official question papers and the official marking schemes into a single document. This means you can ask a question, the students show their answers on mini whiteboards and then as a class, you look at the official answers and look at what the students would have scored. As this is a whole class teaching activity, students can work in pairs or small teams and discuss their ideas and strategies together. This really reduces the level of stress as children are able to build on each others skills. This teaching resource could be used in the classroom or at home. This teaching resource is a lot of fun and will make a difference to your students attitudes to maths. Keep Maths Fun! Tell me what you think of this teaching resource in the comments box below!

I wanted to make Year 6 SATs revision more fun. I have combined each of the 2015 Past SATs papers for maths questions and the marking scheme into a single document. This means that a teacher can now show a single question and get the students to find the answer before moving onto the next question. This makes revision a lot less stressful. I have removed the time limits and of course students can now work in pairs or small teams to discuss their different strategies and answers. It also helps to make the lessons faster paced and snappier as the children start to gain confidence in their abilities to solve maths problems. This resource could be used in the classroom or at home to prepare for the UK Year 6 SATs exams. Students should try all the tests to gain the deepest knowledge of this subject. Please leave me a comment below about this teaching resource.

Teaching grammar should be fun, fast paced and enjoyable. I have taken the 2014 SATS past papers and I have combined the test paper and the official marking schemes into single PowerPoint presentations. This means you can now ask a question, get the students to show you the answer, and then show the original answer and check their understanding. I know my class really enjoys this teaching method.

Teachers need some fun to. This is my adult colouring book for teachers. You could print it out for your class to quietly colour during tests (when they have completed them to calm and relax them), or during long staff meetings - nothing is more relaxing and constructive than a little light colouring. This is to encourage staff to have a little time every day to think and reflect and not work. This is my attempt at improving the good life balance of staff. All these images were in the public domain. In the majority of the cases however, it took both a long time to find, then even longer to use editing software to sharpen and improve the images. I would love to know what people think of them.

I would like to introduce a brand new concept in thinking. Thinking Scarves. For a long time I was a huge fan of thinking hats... until a teacher one day wrote to me and said she did not like Thinking Hats as the Black Hat was very negative and could help to reinforce negative stereotypes about the colour black. In contrast, "White" was seen as a straight down the line, honest hat. The facts, pure and simple, without and falsification or misinterpretation. I then thought I am a teacher. Why not simply reinvent the whole system - forget about hats - scarves are the answer. With scarves, you can share them between friends, creating a closer bond between the thinkers. Make a thinking system which works perfectly in a primary school environment. Green - What is positive - makes you feel good? Red - What is negative? What makes you feeling angry or upset? Purple - what are your general feelings towards a character? Like purple, feelings can be hard to define. Gold - Make 'n' Shake - Follow your dreams and all the streets will be paved in gold. Blue : Facts - Facts, like the sea and sky can appear endless. Guide: No scarves, just a handy bag to carry all the scarves in and organise them into some sort of order. I would love other people's opinions on this concept.

Unlock Creativity This Holiday Season with Our Christmas Picture Frame Lesson Plan Get ready to brighten your classroom with the Fun with Christmas Picture Frames lesson plan, perfect for engaging 3rd-grade students in a festive, hands-on activity! This 50-minute lesson not only introduces students to different types of Christmas-themed picture frames but also encourages creative expression while celebrating the joy of the holiday season. Lesson Objective: Students will explore various styles of Christmas picture frames and learn how to use them creatively in art projects. Materials Needed: A variety of Christmas-themed picture frames (paper or cardboard) Colored paper for vibrant decorations Scissors to craft unique designs Glue sticks for assembling their creations Crayons or markers to add personal flair Optional: Photos or drawings to showcase in their frames Lesson Structure: Introduction (5 minutes): Begin the session by displaying a selection of Christmas picture frames. Facilitate a discussion on the unique features of each frame, emphasizing how they enhance the beauty of photos and drawings during the festive season. Types of Christmas Frames (10 minutes): Introduce students to different frame styles, including Santa frames, Christmas tree frames, snowflake designs, and holly and berries frames. Discuss how each style evokes a unique Christmas spirit. Frame Decorating Activity (20 minutes): Distribute plain paper frames and guide students in decorating them with colored paper, crayons, or markers. Encourage them to choose themes like Santa’s workshop, snowy scenes, reindeer, or Christmas trees, promoting imagination and creativity. Share and Explain (10 minutes): Have students present their decorated frames to the class and explain their design choices. Foster a supportive atmosphere by encouraging positive feedback from peers. Closing Activity (5 minutes): Conclude by discussing where students might display their frames at home, suggesting they use them for family photos or personal artwork. Remind them how frames can transform ordinary pictures into cherished memories. This lesson plan not only provides a fun, interactive way for students to explore Christmas picture frames but also nurtures creativity and self-expression. Additionally, the accompanying DOK questions encourage deeper thinking about gift-giving and the meaning behind homemade creations, making this lesson a comprehensive celebration of the holiday spirit!

I teach in a small primary school. At the end of the day, the children like nothing more than to sit down, and be given a half completed picture and a challenge. They need to complete the picture in their own way. Each pack has 7 different images in it so it can be a fun daily event. My kids love these doodle challenges, I hope yours do to!

A key to a child's happiness is to appreciate what they already have in their lives? This is a simple 1 week course which can be used time and again. The children draw and write about what they are thankful for. By thinking of their happiest times, their brains relive those happy moments. Try it! It is a lot of fun!