I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
**Cross Stitch Poppy **
Here is a simple, cross stitch pattern of the Poppy – the symbol of remembrance - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1.
The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf.
This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
If you wish the poppy pattern along with information sheets about Flanders Field and the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance, please see my separate resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12712522
Further cross stitch designs can be found on following links:
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Positive Mind Set design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
A potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today.
Great to use as an introduction to William Shakespeare and the relevance of his language today - that so many sayings still in use are derived from his plays.
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a Powerpoint for ease of use in lessons at this link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986547
Also, a fun free Shakespeare wordsearch can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825853
KS2 Powerpoint - Descriptive Writing Paragraph Models:
Dragon
Volcano
Earthquake
Abandoned House
Chiller Intro - Alone!
These paragraphs can be used to illustrate key features of KS2 descriptive writing. Can also be used as ideas/models for story starters.
Key Features:
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
A potted background history of facts and figures relating to Shakespeare and why he is still inspirational and relevant today.
Powerpoint for easy use.
Great to use as an introduction to William Shakespeare and the relevance of his language today - that so many sayings still in use are derived from his plays.
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a PDF for ease of printing here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13059828
Also a fun, free Shakespeare wordsearch here;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825853
A Greek Myth
Theseus and Hydra Re-imagined Powerpoint
Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice.
Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story.
This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth too. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.
This resource is also available as a Word Document for ease of printing using the following link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092
This resource can be used in creative writing for earthquakes and volcanoes
• Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories.
Although primarily used for Year 6, the information could be used for other ks2 year groups.
If you liked this resource, see my other resource pack on earthquake/volcano descriptive writing which includes additional resources -
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584
This separate resource includes:
• Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives
a set of quick reference idea cards and story model used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their studies on earthquakes and volcanoes.
Thank you!
Two short chiller stories which can be used as a great model for KS2 to write their own narratives. The models have been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their own chiller stories.
Second story is annotated with a structure summary alongside.
See my other Chiller resource pack (link below)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581
This separate resource pack includes in addition to the stories:
• Chiller structure/feature word bank cards
Descriptive writing feature guidance
• Vocabulary idea card
A Greek Myth
Theseus and Hydra Re-imagined
Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice.
Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story.
This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth too. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.
This resource is also available as a Powerpoint presentation for ease of use in lessons - see following link
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12985137
Creative Writing Resource for KS2
Great descriptive/creative writing bundle for the generation of chiller or suspense stories.
Included:
• two short chiller stories (one of which is annotated with a structure summary alongside)
• Descriptive writing feature guidance
• Chiller structure/feature word bank cards
• Vocabulary idea card
This has been used for Year 6 Literacy groups when creating their chiller stories.
Buy this pack of narratives and structure guidance sheets to utilise as examples to use in creative writing/descriptive writing sessions.
Primarily used for Year 6 Literacy Groups. Could be suitable for lower KS2 Year Groups. Originally used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their literacy descriptive writing exercises.
Included:
Earthquake/Volcanoes Collection
• Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories.
• Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives
Chiller/Suspense Collection
• Two short chiller stories (one of which is annotated with a structure summary
• Chiller/Suspense Key Features Sheet
• Chiller word and phrases Idea cards
• The 5 senses – descriptive writing guidance
Resources included to use in creative writing for earthquakes and volcanoes
• Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories.
• Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives
Also, a set of quick reference idea cards and story model used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their studies on earthquakes and volcanoes.
Although primarily used for Year 6, the information could be used for other ks2 year groups.
Buy this pack of** 3 **narratives to utilise as examples to use in creative writing/descriptive writing sessions.
Primarily used for Year 6 Literacy Groups. Could be suitable for lower KS2 Year Groups.
Included:
Earthquake/Volcano story
Chiller/Suspense stories (second story annotated with structure guidance)
A Greek Myth re-imagined - featuring Theseus and Hydra. An imagined greek myth featuring Theseus and Hydra - used to assist pupils to invent their own version of a Greek Myth.
My other resource packs with additional material for earthquakes/volcano and chiller/suspense narrative construction can be found here :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581
Thank you for looking at my resource.
A fun set of mini cross stitch pattern motifs to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
I have designed and completed many cross stitch projects with KS2 pupils. However, many of the simpler motifs could be suitable for Upper KS1.
**There are 20 motifs included in the pack. **
The patterns are all pdfs. They are included in a zip file. Please unzip to access.
Patterns included:
Ship; Globe; Magnifying glass with bug (science); Football; Computer screen; Abc/123/Maths symbols; Sport trophy; Christmas Tree; Holly;
Books; Art; Music; Butterfly; Crown; Bee; Union Flag; Umbrella; Heart.
The motifs range from those which are very simple to complete to others which have more detail to them.
All are quick to sew. Most motifs are approximately 8cm - 10cm (3”- 4”).
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Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch. There is also a sheet which contains photos of all the finished motifs as guidance.
The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of thread at a time (to create sufficient thickness) and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations.
All lettering on the motifs is completed in back stitch.
The borders can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank.
I have also included a sheet containing basic ‘how to’ cross stitch/back stitch instructions.
The pack represents good value for money as the motifs are varied and can be used for many different occasions – or just for fun – individually or part of a larger project. A great time saver.
I hope your pupils enjoy cross stitching!
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Positive Mind Set Design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781