PowerPoint with 12 different animal skulls: students to decide if the animal was a herbivore, carnivore or omnivore by looking closely at the animals teeth. Includes lesson objectives *To know the names and jobs of each of the teeth. *To know why we need teeth. *To understand what a herbivore, carnivore and omnivore are and how this effects the shape of teeth. with some small group work activities. Exciting introductory activity. Please rate and comment if you use it. Enjoy!

Colourful power point I made for a PSHE/Citizenship lesson on making choices. Should I do this or do that? WHY? Objectives: • to recognise that they can make choices • the difference between right and wrong • what they like and dislike • what is fair and unfair • to share their opinions on matters that are important to them • to take part in discussions with one other person and the whole class • to resolve differences by looking at alternatives, making decisions and explaining choices

Posters for students to set class/school goals, with a space below each for them to list the steps they will need to take to achieve their goals. 4 versions: 3 pdf files with sassoon font: one with lines, one with numbers, and one with numbers and only 2 callout bubbles. 1 word doc with comic sans. I will edit the documents and replace 'my' with the name of the student and print one off for each child in my class. Plus one for myself, so that I can set some personal (teaching) goals for myself. I will also print out a large 'to achieve by xx/xx/xxxx' so that the goals are time sensitive and display this alongside the student's posters. Also included some display headings, quotes, and stars to make a classroom display. (star clipart is 'for reuse from clipartpanda.com)

54 A4 thought provoking statements to be used as a thought for the day. I use them at the beginning of the day with a grade 3 class, but have also used them with a grade 1 class. Get a student to select one, pop it in a A4 card case display at the side of the white board - then as a class discuss what it means and how & why they should follow the advice. Uploaded a Word doc if you want or need to edit it, plus a PDF in case anyone has any font issues. "By sharing and helping others I get more done."

40 positive affirmations for children. Designed to be printed on card and cut out into strips. Start everyday by randomly choosing one, and saying it out loud!

More or Less Homework?? Discussion Activity Designed to allow me to evaluate the group work skills of a group of four grade 3 students and to see if they are demonstrating 'cooperative learning behaviours'. I hope that it has been designed to encourage the exchange of ideas (exploratory and cumulative talk) and not just work out the logistics of completion (presentational and or argumentative talk). [However, it will require explaining and modelling] It is, (I think) a 'meaningful open-ended task' and has been worded so that students can interpret each reason as a pro or a con(:so that they can 'create their own meaning') Furthermore, it is difficult enough for there to be a potential of failure if they don't work collaboratively. Based on research articles and designed specifically for grade 3 international (inc. some high level ESL) students to complete in 20-25 minutes.

EAL Newcomer Ask Around: Classroom Nouns & Verbs - Interactive ESL Activity Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity. “Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Key Features: Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary. Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster. Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Noun sheets progress from singular questions (What is this?) to plural questions (What are these?), and combining both forms (40 nouns covered). Verb sheets cover simple present (infinitive) tense (What can he/she do?), present continuous tense (What is he/she doing?), and direct questions (Can you x, y, z?) (28 verbs included). Progressive Levels: 6 levels of noun activity sheets 10 levels of verb activity sheets. Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading. Flashcards Included: Matching flashcards for both verbs and nouns are perfect for direct teaching by EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Ideal for various flashcard games. Why Choose “Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs”? This resource seamlessly integrates essential classroom vocabulary with social English, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By incorporating both nouns and verbs, and progressing through various levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the learning process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends with their new classmates, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool is a must-have for any classroom aiming to support EAL students effectively. Also check out my ESL Newcomer Essential Verbs Ask Around activity And my spelling and vocabulary building workbook