Investigation to predict and test the waterproof properties of a selection of everyday materials. Simple recording format for Key Stage One.

Two superhero themed notes for home-school communication. A4 sized but can be printed 2 or 4 on a page when selecting multiple pages on printer setting to save paper!

Seaside themed pictures to classify into ‘Living’, ‘No longer living’ and ‘Never living’. What’s included? 3 labels 12 larger images for group sorting (4 per page) 12 smaller images for cut and stick activity (all on one A4 page)

Seaside themed animals in groups (reptiles, birds, mammals and fish - amphibians cannot live in salt water) on cards, with photos. Children sort the cards into their animal groups and discuss common features. Great for display purposes also.

Seaside themed animal adaptations recording sheets. Comprises: sail fish newt seagull sea lion All have arrows to signify an adaptation for the sea e.g. oil fur for waterproof qualities. Children annotate the pictures to describe the adaptations.

Key Stage One counting on and back in steps of 2, 5 and 10 worksheet. 2 levels of difficulty included.

Common British plants and their names on 21 per page stickers for a matching activity, following the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum.

Investigation into the properties of different common materials and how you can change the shape of some by twisting bending, squashing etc. Clear recording format for Key Stage One. Blank materials on second page for own choices.

Great for interactive learning! 2D and 3D shape cards for the classroom games such as ‘Quiz Quiz Trade’: Children each have a card. They put their hand up to signify they need a partner. Once they have found a partner around the room, greet politely/high 5. Partner A asks what the shape name is or how many edges (2D shape only), covering the answer with their thumb. Partner B answers or is coached. Partner B asks their questions. Trade cards and find a new partner!

Growth Mindset questionnaires for Key Stage One and Two. The questionnaire will provide a numerical value for you to order the children in your class, according to their resilience and perseverance mindset.

Multiplication mat to practise arrays, repeated addition, equal groups and numberlines. Works on the concrete aspect of mathematical understanding, using salt dough, counters, beads etc to investigate one claculation e.g. 5x3 in four different ways.

Differentiated maths activity for Year 2 children, working on missing numbers in addition and subtraction problems. Available as Pdf and Word document for editing.

4 different half dinosaur faces to complete using a variety of art media e.g. oil pastels, pencil crayons, watercolour paints. Useful for EYFS or Year 1 continuous provision.

Key Stage 1 Counting in twos activity. Available as Pdf and Word document.

Four different coloured mats for Year 1 maths continuous provision. Children pick a number card or choose a handful of counters and find their number as many times as they can on the grid. They can use a whiteboard pen to circle or a glass bead to cover the numbers that they find.

Emotional Literacy small group activity cards. Two A4 pages of cards with different scenarios to discuss how to solve. Cards include tips and examples of how one might respond assertively in a difficult social situation. Pupils can come up with alternative ways to assertively respond to challenges they face. Great for self-esteem and friendship focus.

Sorting activity involving different six hypothetical scenarios in school. Children discuss what is happening and whether the examples involve a child acting in a passive, an aggressive or an assertive manner. Includes title cards for sorting into hoops or columns, as well as definitions of each behavioural type. The cards lend themselves well to small group discussion and for emotional literacy support. Perfect for friendship and self-esteem building.

Conversation behaviours sorting cards (x 5 pages). Pupils sort a range of behaviours according to whether they suggest passive, aggressive or assertive communication styles. Perfect for social communication groups working on friendships, relationships and self-esteem.

PSHE pastoral activity for anger Children sort a selection of ideas on speech bubbles, according to whether they are positive or negative coping skills for strong emotions e.g. hitting a wall, having a drink, getting some air, swearing etc.

A set of 30 matching pairs emotions cards as a PPT and PDF download (3 A4 pages in total). I used this resource as a ‘Kim’s Game’, each pupil choosing 2 cards and deciding whether they are a matching pair. The pairs are together horizontally as they are printed, but there may be more than one suitable pair arising from discussion with children. Great for emotional literacy sessions.