Specialist English language and EAL teacher. 10 years expert teaching experience. All my resources are children tried and tested. Please leave a review so I can make them even better. Requests welcome!
Specialist English language and EAL teacher. 10 years expert teaching experience. All my resources are children tried and tested. Please leave a review so I can make them even better. Requests welcome!
Click for a FREE sample: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/top-10-ks2-vcop-speedy-starter-activities-12284853
Fully editable, child-centred and interactive VCOP Speedy Starter Activities.
75 Slides to be put up the board first thing in the morning or when you need a short, simple activity. Great way to start the day and get your kids motivated.
Focusing on the Ros Wilson VCOP (Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers and Punctuation). Brought together from TES primary resouces and a range of other materials and ideas.
Can also be printed off as card and used an as extension, reinforcement activity or for fast finishers.
Captain! Solve the murder before there’s a mutiny on the Jolly Roger!
Ideal fun activity for KS2. Fits perfectly with KS2 piracy topic. Great for building problem solving logical skills in a child-centred interactive way.
Break the 5 codes and find out who will have to walk the plank.
INCLUDES SOLUTION and EXPLANATION.
Amazing new Christmas activity pack. Christmas Story “Ken the Elf” for EYFS / KS1 / EAL / ESL Reading and Writing Activity Pack. Perfect for lots of Christmas fun. Suitable for Online / Hybrid learning. Great for Phonics.
Includes 24 slides with lots of fun activities:
Starter (what’s this all about?)
Read the Story (together, in pairs or independently)
Remember (vocabulary)
Understand ( the story)
Apply (understanding)
Create (your own ideas)
Play (and have some fun!)
Fun, interactive and child-centred resource to practice reading comprehension and vocabulary including the simple present tense and daily routines.
Activities for KS3 and 4.
The topic is FAMOUS PEOPLE. No planning required. Answers included.
Fun and challenging codeword reading puzzles for KS3. Topic is Famous People. Three challenges + bonus synonym challenges.
Child-centred and interactive way to build reading speed and skimming and scanning skills. English language and literature/fiction/non-fiction.
No planning required!
60+ activities, games and ice-breakers for a new class, back to school or circle time. Create teams, alliances, groups and ideas. Set expectations and boundaries. Laugh and have some fun with your class.
Click for a FREE taster: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/top-10-new-class-icebreakers-and-circle-time-activities-12284835
Alone, in pairs, in groups and all together in a circle, these activities will create, inspire, facilitate and engage. Mix, choose randomly or with purpose. It’s up to you! Great to mix up friend groups and create new friendships and teams.
No planning and only very minimal preparation required.
All ages KS1-4 and abilities
New Curriculum Spelling Activities for Year 2 (KS1). Amazing Resource which includes the complete list of New Curriculum Spellings for Year 1 (KS1). Loads of fun activities and practice. Easy to use with no planning necessary.
Excellent resource to teach story writing for KS1 and KS2. No planning needed.
Fits in perfectly with “beach” topic.
Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Unravel the Myth: Exploring Identity, Power, and Emotion in Medusa
Dive into the captivating world of Carol Ann Duffy’s poetry with this engaging Scheme of Work tailored for KS3 and KS4 learners. Centered on the iconic poem Medusa from The World’s Wife, this resource takes students on a journey through themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, and transformation.
Students will explore the rich tapestry of classical mythology reimagined, analyzing Duffy’s use of language, imagery, and structure to give voice to one of literature’s most misunderstood characters. Through dynamic activities, creative writing opportunities, and thoughtful discussions, learners will deepen their understanding of poetic techniques while connecting with themes that resonate in today’s world.
Designed to meet curriculum objectives, this Scheme of Work empowers students to develop critical thinking, interpretation, and analytical skills, making poetry both accessible and exciting. Bring the legend to life in your classroom and watch your students transform their engagement with literature.