We are Science and Religious Education specialist with with a combined 30 years of experience as middle managers both academic and pastoral. We have experience teaching Science, PSHE, PE, Humanities, Philosophy , Ethics, Psychology, Sociology. Lots of our resources are aimed at whole school whether they be AFL activities to Tutor Time resources.
We are Science and Religious Education specialist with with a combined 30 years of experience as middle managers both academic and pastoral. We have experience teaching Science, PSHE, PE, Humanities, Philosophy , Ethics, Psychology, Sociology. Lots of our resources are aimed at whole school whether they be AFL activities to Tutor Time resources.
Icebreakers! This Back to School ice breaker resource is a great addition to back to school tutor time, 'dropdown' days or any lesson! It can even be used as a distance learning Teams or Zoom tool.
This is the perfect addition to any classroom, especially at the beginning of the year.<
This is a FULLY INTERACTIVE presentation with animation and MUSIC. The PPT consists of over 30 Slides with 12 Icebreaker scenarios and three of our fun count down timers.
Use the Ice Breaker Selector Wheel on slide 2 to select one of the 12 Ice breaker questions within this presentation. Click on a coloured segment of the selector to start it spinning and the hand to stop it. You can then click on the selected emoji to take you to the relevant activity.
If you wish to be taken back to the Icebreaker Selector, there is a signpost on each page. You have the option of selecting either one of the 5, 10 or 15 minute timers for each activity.
The time you allocate for each of these scenarios is completely up to you. It can be a quick simple discussion at the start of the lesson, or formulate the body of your lesson. We always love to use the think, pair, share method. This can take 15 to 20 minutes for each question posed.
The timers included are:
5 Minutes: Hand Timer
10 Minutes: Ultimate Bubble Timer
15 Minutes: Balloon Timer
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Supply Teacher / relief teacher / substitute teacher /Cover Supervisor / Cover Work Activity Pack
Calling all supply / relief / substitute teachers / Cover Supervisors! Supply like a rockstar and arrive prepared with this fun resource pack. Never ponder what to do with a class again with this Supply Teacher’s Resource Pack.
Included are 24 great resources to use in any subject!
5Ws
Think, Pair, Share,
Question Matrix
Give me 5,
Class Questionnaire
Clip placemat
Note Mat
Chatterbox
Reading Summary
Mobile Phone activity
Emoji Graph
Fakebook
Diamond 9
24 Comic Strip Layouts
Writing diary entry
Writing a Formal Letter
Tweet it
Peer assessment
Literacy peer assessment
Exit Ticket
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This lesson Starter Generator perfect for back to school. This can be used as a distance learning tool with a great range of mini activities for a zoom or Teams session.
Check out our Plenary Generator here. These are the perfect pair of resources to have in ANY lesson!
This is a fully INTERACTIVE presentation with animation and MUSIC. The PPT consists of 37 Slides and a 7 page booklet. SUPER FOR Assessment for Learning (AFL)
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Use the Starter Generator Wheel on slide 3 to select one of the 10 starters within this presentation. Press the ’Start’ Button to spin the wheel and the ‘Stop’ button to select a number. You can then click on the coloured segment selected to take you to that particular starter. If you wish to be taken back to the Starter Generator wheel, there is a signpost on the dividing page at the end of each starter task. Once the starter has been completed press the ‘Start the Lesson’ sign to take you to the generic title page. Each starter should last around 5-10 minutes.
Please note…Some of these starters require printouts-Supplied alongside this PowerPoint. It is suggested that copies are printed in bulk in preparation for use.
1. Doodles
2. Think, Pair, Share
3. Give me 5
4. Pupil Questionnaire
5. The Rainbow Game
6. Beat the Teacher
7. 5Ws
8. Question Matrix
9. Verbal Tennis
10. Act it Out
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Rites of Passage- Marriage
12 resource bundle!
This is a fully resourced bundle complete with one of our popular timers and interactive starter and plenary resources.
The pack contains:
Lesson 1: Journeys of Life: This is an introduction lesson to the unit of Journeys. It comprises of: Starter: Think, Pair, Share- Pupils have to think of special events in their life and that of a religious believer. Video clip: Life is a journey
individual Task: The journey of my life road map.
Rites of Passage within religions: There is a selection of worksheets in order for you to select three to six religions to discuss and a worksheet (differentiated) is provided for pupils to fill in.
Lesson 2: Christian Marriage & Wedding Ceremony…
This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Christian Marriage. PowerPoint: 20 Slides & Work Booklet: 7 pages It consists of: Diamond 9 activity-Reasons for Marriage. Thinking Skills- Purpose of Marriage Acrostic Poem. Exam Style Question on the purpose of marriage. Peer assessment activity on this question. A link to a video clip of an Anglican wedding ceremony and a low chart to fill in based on this video.
An interactive 5w plenary activity. Homework Activity: pupils have to ask 10 peers the question ‘Should people marry?’ and record their responses. Then create a pie chart on the results.
Lesson 3: Christian Marriage Service & BINGO game: Following on from our Christian Marriage lesson. This is the second lesson based on Christian wedding ceremony.
This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Christian Marriage-Activities differentiated for all abilities. PowerPoint: 22 Slides & Work Booklet: 11 pages. It consists of: Starter: 5W follow-on activity. Learning Map:Christian marriage ceremony &symbols
Significance of the church building and items
Diamond 9 activity-Reasons for Marriage. Revision mats and flashcards on significant aspects of Marriage-Important info that could be asked in an exam- that KS3/4 pupils should know. Homework Activity: Revision for short exam style test next lesson and create your own clothing for bride and groom. BONUS ITEM: Christian Marriage BINGO.
This is useful as a starter, plenary or an AFL task throughout the lesson. Based on Key words for Christian Marriage. Included with this resource is a pdf version of the bingo template. Perfect for cutting out and sticking in pupil’s books or laminating and using with dry wipe markers. There is an editable version of this on my page together with a generic Bingo PowerPoint-take a look!
Lesson 4: Christian Wedding Mystery Lesson: This is a mystery activity lesson on the benefits and challenges of Christian Marriage. This resource pack contains: A PPT (14 slides) and handouts (3 sheets -15 clue cards) . Included in this resource is our 5 minute 'Loading Timer complete with MUSIC. Pupils are tasked with sorting the clues and coming up with their own verdict as to why Laura ran away from her wedding.
Lesson 5: Hinduism-Arranged Marriages: This is an introductory lesson to marriages within the Hindu tradition. By the end of this lesson pupils will be able to discuss the benefits and challenges of arranged marriages. This resource pack contains: A PPT (24 slides) and handouts (4 sheets) . Activities include: Bell Task: Thinking Skills question. Starter Task: Design a profile age for your ideal partner.
Tasks: Think Pair Share on arranged Marriage. Pupils are introduced to the concept of arranged marriage within Hinduism. A task on divorce rates in various countries around the world and what significance these stats have in relation to arranged marriage. A sort task based on the possible advantages and disadvantages of arranged marriages.
A link to a youtube clip on arranged marriage. Pupils will then be split into pairs and one partner will have to write a persuasive speech on the benefits and the other the negatives of arranged marriage.Plenary (Exit task) : Pupils can be selected to deliver their speech.
Lesson 6: Hindu Wedding Ceremony: Included in this pack is a 2 minute timer with music! This is a fully resourced Grab & Go lesson based on Hindu Marriage.PowerPoint: 18 Slides & Work Booklet: 11 pages. Starter: Give me 5 activity. Discussion on marriage within Hinduism. Information on the Hindu marriage ceremony. A fun activity that allows the pupils to ‘dress up’ the figures with the attire worn by the bride and groom at a wedding. Learning Map: Hindu marriage ceremony & symbols. The order of a Hindu marriage ceremony. Diamond Ranking activity on the promises made by the husband and wife. A literacy task on writing a letter about a wedding ceremony.
INCLUDED in this pack is our Writing a Formal Letter resource that is worth £3.
Lesson 7: Jewish Wedding Ceremony: This is a lesson on an Orthodox Jewish Marriage ceremony. This resource pack contains: A PPT (29 slides) and handouts (5 sheets) . Included in this resource is our multimedia 5W activity. Activities include: Bell Task: Thinking Skills question. Starter Task: 5Ws-Posing Questions. An activity that is to be completed in pairs to reinforce understanding of the key terms studied this lesson.
Link to YouTube video on an Orthodox ceremony.
Information sheet on the jewish wedding ceremony.
Learning mat on the Jewish ceremony.
Plenary (Exit task) : 5Ws-Answering Questions
Homework: Choose two questions that haven’t been answered during today’s lesson and research them.
Additional Resources…
Tale as old as Timer: An absolutely beautiful timer… This runs for approximately three minutes. Each rose petal falls from the rose every ten seconds. Included in this is a large version as a main visual in the lesson or a small icon at the lens hand corner of the slide. Copy this and paste it into any presentation!
Quick Notes: This resource has been invaluable in our teaching. The pack includes three performance related quick notes that you should have printed and cut out in preparation for handing to the children at the end of the school day or lesson. It is suitable for any year group and any subject.
There are three Quick Notes in total:
Praise
Improvement
Disappointed
Theses should be filled in with the relevant information about the child and handed to them at the end of the lesson/ school day. They are designed to be given to the pupil’s parents as an indication of their performance.
Teacher Feedback Sheet: For use when marking books as a summative feedback for pupils and parents.
Religious Studies Vocabulary Booklet: An A-Z vocabulary booklet that is left blank for pupils to write specific vocabulary that they need to know. The majority of pages are dedicated to a letter. were as come letters (Y & Z, for example) share a page.
The booklet is 40 pages long, this will allow you to have it printed back to back in magazine form as either an A5 (printed on A4 paper) or A4 booklet (printed on A3 paper).
Back to School Plenaries! Always be prepared with this back to school Plenary kit. This has a fantastic range of mini activities for back to school and can even be used for distance learning via Teams or Zoom. Contains the original Plenary Generator and our CHRISTMAS version.
This is a fully INTERACTIVE presentation with animation and MUSIC.
The PPT consists of 70 Slides.
Use the Plenary Generator Wheel to select one of the 10 plenaries within this presentation. Press the ’Start’ Button to spin the wheel and the 'Stop’ button to select a number. Each plenary should last 10 minutes. Perfect for Assessment for Learning ( AFL)
Some of these plenaries require printouts-Supplied with this resource. It is suggested that copies are printed in bulk in preparation for use.
List of plenary Activities:
1. Tree Climb Activity
2. Pass the BombPLEASE NOTE: there are two versions of this resource so as to include 'Beat the Clock' alternative to 'Pass the Bomb' as we realise that this could be a sensitive activity for some pupils
3. Letter Investigator
4. Beat the Clock
5. Balloon Timer
6. Opinion Line
6. Chatterbox /Cootie Catcher
7. Memory Game
8. We Say, You Play
9. Reverse Cognition
10. Emoji Graph
Final Task: Exit Pass
Never plan a starter or a plenary again with this fantastic selection of starter and plenary resources.
A perfect back to school bundle!!
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Timer Bundle
This is a great addition to any lesson. You can use these timers as standalone resources or you could add them to your own PowerPoint.
The 7 resources included are:
Abstract Planet Timers: This is a fun countdown timer resource that can be used as a time management tool in any lesson. You have a choice between various abstract planets. The timers are set to 1, 2, 3 or 4 minutes, but you can easily alter the timing between in the animation pane. Each abstract planet can be added to your own slides and displayed in the right hand corner if you so wish!
Balloon Timer: A fun countdown timer that can be used as a time management tool in any lesson. This is a 3 minute timer. Each balloon has been set to fly away within a 20 second timeframe, but can easily be altered in the animation pane to make the timer shorter or longer. The balloons can all be selected, copied from this presentation and pasted and inserted into your own or on top of any slide you wish!
Fun Hand Timer: This is a fun countdown timer that can be used as a time management tool in any lesson. You have a choice between two different hand styles and can easily alter the timing between 1-5 minutes 2 or 5 minutes. Simply delete a hand (this takes away a minute at a time. The timings can easily be altered in the animation pane to make the timer shorter or longer should you so wish. Each hand style can be added to your own slides and displayed in the right hand corner if you so wish!
Pirate Times Timer: Yarr, Ahoy mateys!Join Pirate Pete as he walks the plank! Make sure you finish the task before he ends up in the sea!
If you love our other timers you will certainly love this! It comes with pirate music! This is a fun countdown timer that can be used as a time management tool in any lesson. You have a choice between a 2 or 5 minute OR 15, 30, 60 or 90 second timer. The timings can easily be altered in the animation pane to make the timer shorter or longer should you so wish. The slide can be copied from this presentation and pasted and inserted into your own presentation if you so wish!
Solar System Timer: This is fun countdown timer that can be used as a time management tool in any lesson. Includes 3minutes, 2 minutes, 90 seconds, 40 seconds & 20 seconds countdowns. You can easily be altered in the animation pane to make the timer shorter or longer. The slides can all be selected, copied from this presentation and pasted and inserted into your own PPT.
Tale as Old as Timer: An absolutely beautiful timer… This runs for approximately three minutes. Each rose petal falls from the rose every ten seconds. Included in this is a large version as a main visual in the lesson or a small icon at the lens hand corner of the slide. Copy this and paste it into any presentation!
The Ultimate Bubble Timer: This is our new Ultimate Bubble timer. If you love our other timers you will certainly love this! It comes with popping sounds and music! This is a fun countdown timer that can be used as a time management tool in any lesson. You have a choice between a 4, 3 or 2 minute, 80, 60 or 30 second timer. The bubbles can easily be altered in the animation pane to make the timer shorter or longer should you so wish. The bubbles can all be selected, copied from this presentation and pasted and inserted into your own or on top of any slide you wish alternatively, there is a section of slides on the PowerPoint where you can choose a timer and copy and paste the bubbles as a frame around your own slides too (just copy and paste them into your presentation.
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Black History Month Kit
Here is a selection of our high quality Black History Month resources. We will be adding more over the next few days-so stay tuned!
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Do you ever need a quick plenary to end your lesson, but always end up choosing the same one?
These Back To School Plenaries are a perfect addition to any lesson! No printing and no prep required. Just click an area on slide 3 and be taken to a random selection. OR choose any of the plenaries yourself to use within the lesson.
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Random Group Generator
GREAT FOR REVISION SESSIONS! Split up your pupils into mixed ability groups with this Group generator! Super for a class tool.
This is a great classroom management tool. hat better wat to kick off back to school than to place pupils into new random groups.
You can copy and paste any of the random group generator slides into any presentation you wish or use the slide as a standalone resource.
Please note that you must enter the pupil names prior to the lesson.
This resource is as random as PPT will allow. This method of group selection ensures that you can split certain individuals up and ensure that they will not be in the same group as other individuals of your choosing. Simply add the individuals that you would like to keep separated in the same circle.
When in presentation mode-Click on the group number of your choice (Groups of 6-3) and it will take you to your selected slide.
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Grab this bundle while it is at this amazing price; a Fun and engaging way to break the ice!
8 Super fun resources are included in this pack…
Marketplace
Emoji Selector
About Me Fakebook Template
Ice Breakers
Subject Debate Generator
Boardgame
TeachElite Timer
Fun and interactive!
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Supply Teacher’s / Relief Teacher Toolkit
20 resources suitable to use in any subject!
Arrive at school every day with an arsenal of activities to use with whatever class you are covering.
The lack of work set will never be a problem again as you will always have an educational activity to use with your classes.
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This bundle is designed as 1 Term’s worth of project based learning work on the Topic of Creation. It can be used as a preparation module for the GCSE course or as part of a GCSE Unit. It slots into the Unit of Issues of Life and Death (subcategory of ‘The World’).
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Creation
Stewardship
The Fall
Sustainable Development Goals Project
P4C Debate (2 Periods)
Question Generator
Random Name Popcorn Picker
Solar System Timer
Revision GCSE Exam Style Question Practice
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Back To School : Reward Bingo
This resource is meant to be printed out onto A3 paper and displays in the classroom. This can be used as a reward for excellent work. We usually allow pupils to choose their own number and write their name in the space provided. Once the two sheets are full numbers are chosen at random and rewards are issued to the lucky winners.
This is a collection of fun resources to use with your classes to educate and celebrate Diwali.
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Back To School : Back To School Emoji Minefield Activity
This activity involves a pupil selecting a section of the grid in the hope that they find a ‘positive emoji’. If they do then they are free to sit down.
The pupil who selects a ‘negative emoji’ will have to answer a question given to them by either the teacher or another pupil.
Have Fun!
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Boardgame Lesson
USE WITH ANY SUBJECT! ADD YOUR OWN QUESTIONS OR GET THE PUPILS TO MAKE UP THEIR OWN!
This is a really fun board game to test prior knowledge! It can be played as a class or in individual groups.
If this board game is played in groups it is recommended that you print the board game slide out on A3 paper and laminate it for longevity.
The board game resource comes with a selection of blank question cards for you to add your own questions on any topic.
Complete with our Interactive Dice and our Random Group Generator Ideal for setting timed tasks.
If you have a windows computer the counters on the windows board game resource can be clicked and moved when in presentation mode! If you use a Mac computer this slide can be used interactively out of presentation mode!
Also included are two of our fun timers!
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