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KS1 Big Christmas Quiz!
An engaging, challenging, age-appropriate quiz, which features 50 questions in total, in addition to a tie-breaker question (if needed). The quiz includes 5 rounds of 10 questions each:
Round 1: Santa
Round 2: The Nativity Story
Round 3: Christmas Traditions
Round 4: Christmas Food
Round 5: A Bit of Everything!
Each question is multiple choice, with 4 possible answers. Answers are revealed after each question.
Tried and tested, and always popular, this quiz helps to provide structure in an engaging way in the lead-up to the Christmas break. Enjoy!
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The Ancient Greeks - Big Bundle!
THIS ANCIENT GREEKS BIG BUNDLE CONTAINS ALL OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS LESSONS, PLUS THE DETAILED, VISUALLY-APPEALING KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER.
The engaging and purposeful series of lessons has been designed to enable children to gain develop an in-depth understanding of Ancient Greece. There is a particular focus on the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and how these have influenced the world.
Children are guided towards answering the enquiry question: ‘How have Ancient Greek achievements influenced the world?’
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Ancient Greece
Seafaring City-States
Democracy and Law
The Olympic Games
Culture and Religion
A Lasting Legacy
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the step-by-step learning journey. Also included are all worksheets, templates and additional resources required to teach the lessons - everything needed to teach is included.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4), however this was an advanced class and these resources could easily be used with upper KS2. The key learning is aligned with KS2 curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Significant Writers - Huge Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for children learning about prominent writers - past and present. It is useful as a part of a history study of significant people over time, or an English study of famous writers. Included in this bundle are 15 knowledge organisers, spanning different eras, countries, genders and ethnicities:
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
Beatrix Potter
Emily Dickinson
Lewis Carroll
Maya Angelou
George Orwell
Dr Seuss
Roald Dahl
Oscar Wilde
Geoffrey Chaucer
J.K. Rowling
Jane Austen
Virginia Woolf
William Wordsworth
Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive information about the writer, their career and their life, including sections entitled:
-Overview;
-Key Times in their Life;
-Career
-Important Vocabulary;
-Timeline of their Life;
-Answers to the Important Questions;
-Top Ten Facts.
The resources are designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and are provided as both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
The Olympic Games - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning everything about the Olympics. This may be as a part of their history, PE or PSHE study, or within cross-curricular/ tutor group activities. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
History of the Olympics (Ancient Olympics, Reviving the Games, The Modern Olympics);
Important Vocabulary;
Olympic Games Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions (e.g. Where were the ancient Oympics held? How are the host cities decided? etc);
Top Ten Olympics Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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KS3 History Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to 20 KS3 history topics, including:
The Norman Conquest
The Crusades
King John and the Magna Carta
The Black Death
The Peasants’ Revolt
The Hundred Years’ War
The Wars of the Roses
The Interregnum
The Glorious Revolution
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
The French Revolution
The British Empire
Women’s Suffrage
World War I
The Inter-War Years
World War II
Indian Independence and Partition
The Holocaust
The Cold War
Extending Understanding of the Iron Age
Each organiser contains a number of comprehensive sections to guide learning and revision including:
Overview/ summary;
Annotated maps/ diagrams;
Timelines;
Breakdown of key events;
Important individuals/ leaders;
Key vocabulary
Important facts/ dates
The resources are designed to be printed onto either A3 or A4, and are provided as both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
Year 6 Big Christmas Quiz!
An engaging, challenging, age-appropriate quiz, which features 60 questions in total, in addition to a tie-breaker question (if needed). The quiz includes 6 rounds of 10 questions each:
Round 1: All About Christmas
Round 2: Humanities
Round 3: Sport
Round 4: Maths and Science
Round 5: Film, Music and TV
Round 6: A Bit of Everything!
Tried and tested, and always popular, this quiz helps to provide structure (and opportunities to reinforce learning) in an engaging way in the lead-up to the Christmas break. Enjoy!
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Edexcel Time and Place Poems Comprehension Activity Booklets!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of all 15 of the Edexcel ‘Time and Place’ poems from the newest anthology. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
Each booklet is provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities across the booklets are as consistent, to provide an equal understanding of each poem, and include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
Fireworks Night Assembly!
This fun and original assembly is designed to teach children all about Firework Night, including:
-Why we have firework night (the Gunpowder Plot);
-Why firework night is fun for so many people;
-How firework night can be dangerous without safety precautions;
-Top tips for staying safe on firework night.
The slides are visually-engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. A script is provided (in both Word and PDF formats) for playing out the events of the gunpowder plot. It includes links to well-chosen videos to emphasise/ reinforce key points, in addition to suggested entrance and exit music.
There is enough here for a 30/ minute assembly (it is 17 slides long, plus a 3 page script), but of course you can cut bits out/ tailor to your own individual needs. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the assembly is included.The assembly was originally pitched at primary-aged children (KS1-KS2), but would be suitable for older children with only minor vocabulary/ language adaptations.
The assembly is tried and tested and has always been received well. Hope that you find it useful!
The Prevent Duty - Staff Training for Primary Schools!
This clear and concise staff training session is perfect for primary school leaders/ DSLs aiming to introduce (or give a refresher on) the Prevent Duty to their staff teams.
The presentation slides are easy to follow and enable staff members to:
-Recall basic Child Protection duties (it never hurts to go over these);
-Understand what the Prevent Duty is;
-Know what to look out for;
-Be secure in what to do should they have a concern.
It contains a breakdown of each of the main points from the government’s ‘Prevent Awareness’ training and some additional information that is more pertinent to primary schools. Hope that you find it useful!
Buildings and Settlements Over Time - KS2 Geography Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to buildings and settlements over time, as a part of their study of their KS2 geography study. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Ancient and Medieval Buildings and Settlements;
-Early Modern Buildings and Settlements;
-Modern Buildings and Settlements;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline: Construction of Landmark Buildings
The organiser is designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum. Key concepts include: Settlements, rural, urban, resources, trade, energy, facilities, and many more.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
Kings and Queens - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to Kings and Queens of England/Britain over time. It is perfect for supporting a history unit on British monarchs. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Kings and Queens Overview;
-Early Monarchs: Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor;
-Medieval Monarchs: William I and King John
-Modern Monarchs: Anne of Great Britain, Elizabeth II
-Key Vocabulary;
-Kings and Queens Timeline.
The organiser covers concepts such as Danelaw, kingdoms, heirs, the Norman Conquest, the Magna Carta, and unification.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for students in lower KS2, but could feasibly be used for slightly older and younger children with only a few tweaks.
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Kings and Queens Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s readng fluency and comprehension skills, whilst simultaneously building their understanding of castles.
The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on:
-Alfred the Great Non-Fiction Reading;
-Deadly Dangerous Kings and Queens - Karl Shaw;
-Queen Elizabeth II Factfile Reading.
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each text is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The sessions are best suited for children across lower KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Queen Elizabeth II - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to build their understanding of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst simultaneously developing their reading comprehension skills.
The resource pack includes the full text and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the text is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities.
The session is best suited for children in years 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older or younger year groups. This resource is suitable for home/ remote learning. These resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Queen Elizabeth II - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Elizabeth II, as a part of their PSHE study of Britain and its values, history study of ‘Significant Individuals’, or cross-curricular learning about monarchs. It is also a useful resource for learning relating to the platinum jubilee. It contains comprehensive sections entitled:
Overview;
Times in Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Elizabeth II Timeline;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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Medieval England - History Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These detailed and visually-appealing resources offer complete reference points for students learning or revising knowledge relating to Medieval England as a part of their history study. There are 8 knowledge organisers in total.
The organisers included are:
-The Romans;
-The Anglo Saxons;
-The Norman Conquest;
-Thomas Becket and Henry II;
-The Peasants’ Revolt;
-The Crusades;
-King John and the Magna Carta;
-Everyday Life in the Middle Ages.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resources are best suited for students in Key Stage 3. They are designed to be printed onto A3, and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to).
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Great British Poems - Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of classic poems from British poets. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
Included are 15 booklets, based on the poems:
-Wilfred Owen - Dulce et Decorum Est
-Percy Bysshe Shelley - Ozymandias
-William Blake - The Tyger
-John Betjemen - Slough
-William Ernest Henley - Invictus
-William Shakespeare - Shall I Compare thee to a Summer’s Day?
-Alfred, Lord Tennyson - The Charge of the Light Brigade
-Siegfried Sassoon - Suicide in the Trenches
-William Wordsworth - I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
-Lewis Carroll - The Jabberwocky
-Lord Byron - Don Juan
-Dylan Thomas - Fern Hill
-Alfred Noyes - The Highwayman
-Rudyard Kipling - If
-Rupert Brooke - The Soldier
The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Big Bundle!
This bundle contains all of the Florence Nightingale lessons, in addition to the knowledge organiser!
The series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the life and significance of Florence Nightingale. Included are 4 double lessons, offering over 8 hours of learning content.
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale - Comparing Historical Sources
Creating Florence Nightingale Timelines
Comparing Florence Nightingale with other Significant Individuals.
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across KS1 (years 1 and 2) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for older year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Julius Caesar - William Shakespeare - Big Bundle!
THIS BUNDLE CONTAINS ALL OF THE JULIUS CAESAR LESSONS, IN ADDITION TO THE COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY BOOKLET, AND THE JULIUS CAESAR KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER!
This engaging, varied, and informative scheme of learning is designed to help students gain understanding, assessment skills, and key interpretations of William Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar.’ Made up of a wide-range of interesting and exciting lessons, students should complete this scheme having gathered vital skills in: interpreting the significant meanings of the play, understanding the writer’s ideas within the play, analysing key characters, settings, and themes, and understanding Shakespeare’s language devices.
Included is:
Julius Caesar Knowledge Organiser
Julius Caesar Comprehension Bundle
…and the lessons…
-Understanding Historical Context;
-Act 1 Scene 1 - The Play Opening;
-Act 1 Scene 2 - The Feast of Lupercal;
-Act 3 Scene 1 - The Assassination Scene;
-Act 3 Scene 2 - Mark Antony’s Speech;
-Act 4 Scene 3 - The Ghost of Caesar;
-Act 5 Scene 5 - Brutus: The Tragic Hero.
Stimulating, visual, and easily adaptable, these lessons provide suggested learning objectives and outcomes for students of a wide-range of abilities - The vast majority of tasks are differentiated to allow for different abilities and needs in your classroom. Each lesson loosely follows this logical learning journey to ensure that students learn in bite-size steps:
Engaging
Defining/ Understanding
Identifying/Remembering
Analysing/ Creating
Peer or self evaluating.
All of the lessons are interactive, employ a variety of different teaching and learning methods and styles, and are visually-engaging. Resources, worksheets, and lesson plans are all provided.
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Tudor Monarchs - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about each of the Tudor monarchs. Included are knowledge organisers for each of the following Tudor monarchs:
-Henry VII
-Henry VIII
-Edward VI
-Mary I
-Elizabeth I
Each knowledge organiser contains comprehensive sections based on the following categories:
Overview;
Times in His/Her Life;
Important Vocabulary;
Timeline of Important Events;
Answers to the Important Questions;
Top Ten Facts.
The resources are most suitable for children in either upper KS2 or KS3. designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and are provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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World Continents - Huge Bundle!
THIS HUGE BUNDLE CONTAINS ALL OF THE LESSONS, KNOWLEDGE ORGANISERS, AND GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES INFORMATION SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE SEVEN CONTINENTS.
The lessons enable students to describe and understand the key aspects of physical geography (e.g. climates, vegetation belts, flora, fauna, mountains, and rivers) and human geography (e.g. types of settlement, populations, use of resources, and trade) for each of the different continents of the world.
Each lesson follows the same clear, logical, bite-size learning journey, which guides students towards relevant and constructive learning objectives. Students become able to:
-Identify the continent on a map, and identify the countries and regions within the continent;
-Understand key information about the physical and human geography of the continent, through a fun, interactive quiz;
-Retrieve, share, and describe their understanding of the physical and human geography of specific locations in the continent through comprehending information texts about the main geographical features;
-Complete case studies of the physical and human geography of a location of their choice in each continent, and describe their findings to others;
-Peer assess each others’ descriptions using the learning objectives.
This resource pack includes seven lessons (one for each continent), each containing:
-A visually engaging whole-lesson PowerPoint presentation;
-Key case-study information sheets on 4 geographical features of the continent;
-A blank case study template;
All images are licensed for commercial use.
These resources can be easily adapted to suit home/remote learning.