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I am passionate about learning that is tailored to children's interests and gives lots of opportunity for children to be creative and critical thinkers. I think it's important that learning materials cater to a variety of learning styles and I try to make my resources have real-world applications whenever possible. These resources will not only engage your learners, but they'll save you time, so that you can focus on doing what you do best.

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I am passionate about learning that is tailored to children's interests and gives lots of opportunity for children to be creative and critical thinkers. I think it's important that learning materials cater to a variety of learning styles and I try to make my resources have real-world applications whenever possible. These resources will not only engage your learners, but they'll save you time, so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
Ancient Sumer Hands-on Art, Crafts, Writing Activities
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Ancient Sumer Hands-on Art, Crafts, Writing Activities

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If you’re studying Ancient Sumer or Ancient Mesopotamia, then your students will love these hands-on activities which get them making art, crafts, and writing from the earliest civilisations! This pack has lots of activities you can pick and choose from, that will give students an insight into the crafts and technology that the first civilisations in Mesopotamia used. Students can: explore cuneiform script with two different scripts to try practice weaving make a woven basket make a paper model of the Ishtar Gate make a clay bowl make a clay tablet and write cuneiform on it The pack includes student hand-out instructions and a PDF slideshow version of the instructions, plus the template to make the Ishtar Gate. You will need: wool thick card (for weaving) paper cups air-drying clay paint (optional) scissors, glue sticks, coloring pencils wooden skewers paper or light card (for the Ishtar Gate) U.K. and U.S. versions included. I hope your students enjoy making their Ancient Sumer crafts. You will receive a zip file with PDFs. If you have any trouble downloading, just reach out to me at info@zigglelearning.com.
Titanic Graphic Organiser Printable and Digital Google Slides™ KS2 Yr5/6
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Titanic Graphic Organiser Printable and Digital Google Slides™ KS2 Yr5/6

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If you’re looking for an interesting way for your learners to present their learning about the key facts and events leading up to and following the sinking of the Titanic, then you’ll like this two-page graphic organiser. There are lots of options to meet your needs: Use one or two pages. Use the given prompts or edit the prompts to be relevant to what you’re covering. Use the blank organiser so children can write about their own choice of topics. Print the organiser or use the digital Google Slides™ version Editable PowerPoint™ file (text is editable, images and layout aren’t) I hope your learners enjoy using this graphic organiser. You will receive a PDF file an editable PPTX file. You may also like: Titanic PowerPoint and Google Slides presentation with comprehension questions Titanic timeline activity -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.
Ancient Mesopotamia Cuneiform Writing Script Activity
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Ancient Mesopotamia Cuneiform Writing Script Activity

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There have been many forms of cuneiform over time, and if your students are learning about Ancient Mesopotamia, it’s always fun to try an ancient form of writing. This printable pack comes with two activities, each with different options. In activity one (Sumerian), students can: write the script next to the symbols, in the boxes given, or on their own paper. copy over the symbols. In activity two (old Persian), students can: write their name and decode “Cradle of Civilization”. write their name and decode “Pottery Wheel”. extension – students can use the symbols to write their own word or message. U.S. and U.K. versions included. You will receive two PDFs (not editable). If you have any trouble with downloading, please email me at info@zigglelearning.com. -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.
Ancient China Shang Dynasty Activities Arts and Crafts Year 3, 4, 5, 6
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Ancient China Shang Dynasty Activities Arts and Crafts Year 3, 4, 5, 6

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SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Shang dynasty history packed with fun activities including research organisers, a timeline, developments, leadership analysis, a fortune teller, and more to help your students learn about the first ancient Chinese civilization with a written record. This pack contains lots of interesting learning activities that you can pick and choose from: timeline cut and paste colouring page (great for covers) map work comparison activities of the students’ lives with Shang life social structure reporter-style research page archaeological dig research booklet informational reading passage (text is editable, images/layout aren’t) adapting to the environment interactive notebook analysing leadership cut and paste fortune teller of key social studies concepts starting the inquiry process (KWL) U.S and U.K versions included. I hope your students love learning about the Shang Dynasty! Hands-on activities: Student instructions for: Roleplay as archaeologists Make a model Shang chariot Carry out an archaeological dig with a partner Make a soap “jade” carving Make a clay bronze “ding” Write oracle symbols - the first Chinese writing system on paper, but if you have clay students can make an oracle bone to write symbols on. I hope you enjoy using this unit with your children, as much as I enjoyed making it! You will receive a zip file with PDFs and a PPTX file. If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
3D Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Model
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3D Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Model

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Your learners can make their own 3D pyramid with this easy craft. All you need is scissors, glue and crayons, markers, or colouring pencils. Whether you’re studying ancient Egypt or 3D shapes, this craft is low-prep and makes a pyramid that kids will be proud of. The pack comes with two size options - a smaller one (approx. 3in/7cm) which is easier to make as it’s all one piece, and a larger one (approx. 4.5in/11cm) which has two pieces to join, so it’s great for those that can handle more of a challenge - or pairs can work together to help each other. Visual instructions are included for the larger version. Colour and ink saver, plus U.S. and U.K. versions included. You may also like: Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft Ancient Greece Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities and Crafts Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
Transport History Timelines, Land, Air, Flight, Sea, Boats and Ships
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Transport History Timelines, Land, Air, Flight, Sea, Boats and Ships

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These timeline activities are a hands-on visual way for students to see the changes that have been made in the history of flight, land, and sea transport. History of Flight Timeline This timeline focuses on seven key developments in the history of planes from the first hot air balloon in 1783 to the modern Boeing 747 airliner in 1970. History of Sea Transport Timeline This timeline focuses on eight key developments in the history of boats, starting from the Pesse canoe dating back to 10,000BCE, to container ships in 1956. History of Land Transport Timeline This timeline focuses on eight key developments in the history of vehicles from the time when people first domesticated horses to the hybrid car. What’s included? Timeline and real photos to match up to the dates Differentiated with simple or detailed captions, and the easiest version has the photos and captions already together so students need to match it to the date, and the most difficult level students need to match the photo to the caption and write in the date Interactive foldable with visual step-by-step instructions Clue cards to solve the order of the timeline Answer key I hope your students enjoy learning about the history of transport with these timelines.
Ancient Egypt Hands-on Art Craft and Learning Activities Year 3, 4, 5, 6
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Ancient Egypt Hands-on Art Craft and Learning Activities Year 3, 4, 5, 6

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Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Ancient Egypt unit to life? This pack has 6 hands-on activities that include carrying out an archaeological dig and five craft projects. Many of these activities can meet the learning objectives of the art curriculum at the same time. What’s included? Student instructions for: Make an amulet Make a canopic jar Make papyrus Make a pyramid model (two sizes, a smaller, easier size, and a larger, more challenging size) Make a scarab beetle Carry out an archaeological dig with a partner You will need: paper, coloured paper scissors, glue/glue sticks paint pencils, markers, coloured pencils air-drying clay and rolling/marking tools containers, soil or sand, small objects I hope your students enjoy making these activities. You may also like: Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft Ancient Greece Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
Amelia Earhart Biography Graphic Organiser
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Amelia Earhart Biography Graphic Organiser

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This one-page biography research organiser gives your students an interesting way to present their learning about Amelia Earhart. There are two options, one with a space for students to draw a picture, and one with a portrait for students to colour. The widest lines come with the option of her Lockheed Vega 5B plane or an interesting fact. The narrower lines use cursive script. The organiser comes with the option of three line sizes so you can choose the best one for your students. Students will need to research online, in books, or use a reading passage to find the information. The topics include key facts, achievements, important moment and influences, and an interesting fact. U.S and U.K versions available. You will receive a PDF. If you’d like more Amelia Earhart activities, you may like this pack which includes the graphic organiser. If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
Ancient Egypt Photos Primary Sources Pack
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Ancient Egypt Photos Primary Sources Pack

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Do you need some visual photos of ancient Egypt to go with your unit? This pack includes 30 photos of artifacts, buildings, and other items that give us a glimpse into ancient Egyptian life. These posters can be printed and displayed on the wall or given to small groups. They make great discussion starters and can be used as primary sources for children to analyse what items might have been used for in daily life. I have also included a primary source worksheet activity about an ancient Egyptian toy that students can complete individually, in pairs, or in small groups. The posters are colour and come in full size, 2 per page, and 4 per page so you can choose the size you need, with the option of labelled or unlabelled. What’s included: Printable PDF primary source activity (2 line sizes) Editable PPTX primary source activity Link to digital Google Slides™ version Printable PDF posters (1, 2, and 4 per page) If you’re after Ancient Egypt activities, you may like this resource here. You may also like: 3D Egypt Pyramid Craft Egypt Hands-on Art Projects Achievements of Ancient Egypt If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
Martin Luther King, Jr. Crafts and Display "I have a dream" Inspiring Quotes
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Crafts and Display "I have a dream" Inspiring Quotes

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Are you looking for an inspiring bulletin board kit for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which has crafts and focuses on kindness and making a difference in the world? Then you’ll love this classroom display which comes with three inspiring quotes to choose from, or use them all because they’re all so good! There are three crafts for children to write on, color and cut out which are inspired by these quotes and three photos of Martin Luther King, Jr. **Ideas for using each quote: ** •“I have a dream…” quote and full quote and a dove craft (with and without a prompt). This is great for focusing on how we can make the world a better place. •“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” Great to use with the dove or earth for focusing on kindness or how we can make a difference. •“If you can’t be a sun, be a star. Be the best of whatever you are.” Comes with the star craft with “I’m a star at…” or “I’m great at…” and is ideal for focusing on our strengths or ways to be kind. What’s included? 3 photos of Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 inspiring quotes 3 crafts Display letters (1 word per page and 1 letter per page, black and outline) Spotty border I hope your children are inspired and enjoy writing about what they can do to make a difference.
Titanic Timeline Worksheet Foldable Digital Google™ Slide Activity
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Titanic Timeline Worksheet Foldable Digital Google™ Slide Activity

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This Titanic timeline activity is a hands-on way to trace the story of the Titanic from when it was being built, through to the detailed events of the sinking, up to the time the wreck was discovered. There are three options, with more options within each. 1. Cut and paste worksheet Option one – match the pictures and descriptions to the dates and times. Option two – write the missing date or time and match the pictures and descriptions. Answer key is included 2. Foldable timeline Children colour in the Titanic halves or use the pre-coloured version of the Titanic halves. Option one – match the pictures to the descriptions, dates, and times. Option two – match the descriptions to the pictures, dates, and times. Option three – write the dates and times and match the pictures to the descriptions. 3. Digital Google™ Slide Drag and drop the events onto the timeline. Children will be able to work out the order of the events through logic and by using some of the clues given to help them. I hope your students enjoy learning about the Titanic as they make their timelines. U.K. and U.S. versions are included. You will receive PDFs (not editable) and a link to the Google slide version. If you need something editable, please reach out to me via email. You may also like: Titanic PowerPoint and Google Slides presentation with comprehension questions Titanic graphic organizer More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of flight History of boats and ships The Great Fire of London Ancient Egypt The Benin Empire -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.
Hands-on Ancient Greece Activities Art, Crafts, Model Parthenon Year 4,5,6,7
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Hands-on Ancient Greece Activities Art, Crafts, Model Parthenon Year 4,5,6,7

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Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Ancient Greece unit to life? This pack has 6 hands-on activities that include writing the ancient Greek alphabet, making ancient Greek coins, making a miniature clay amphora (vase), sgraffito art inspired by ancient Greek art, weaving, and making a 3D model of the Parthenon. Many of these activities can meet the learning objectives of the art curriculum at the same time. This pack comes with a PDF slideshow version of instructions, plus a student handout version for the art activities. There are also three pages of photos of real artefacts to use for inspiration. What’s included? Teacher’s guide Photos for inspiration Self-reflection Artist statement Student instructions for: Make a 3D Parthenon model - with steps (for more capable students) and without (for an easier version) Make a clay amphora Make clay or salt dough coins Draw an aspect of ancient Greek life using the sgraffito technique with oil pastels Write the ancient Greek alphabet Try weaving using wool You will need: A4 paper scissors, glue/glue sticks paint (poster or acrylic) strong card a variety of colourful wool tape pencils, colouring pencils oil pastels air-drying clay and rolling/marking tools Please note the Parthenon model is not to scale and is an artistic representation, not a realistic representation. *60 pages included You will receive a zip file with PDFs. I hope you enjoy using this pack with your students. You may also like: Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
Aztec Empire Activities, Research Organisers, Timeline, KS2
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Aztec Empire Activities, Research Organisers, Timeline, KS2

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This pack of activities on the Aztec empire is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, codex symbols, map work, colouring cover pages, research organisers and more! Your students will love learning about the Aztec empire. There is everything from incredible ruins that still exist, fierce warriors, clever methods of farming, pictorial symbols for writing, an impressive empire, human sacrifice, and a belief that their world was going to end very soon! There’s a lot to get your students hooked on history. What’s included? timeline cut and paste colouring pages (great for covers) map work informational reading passage (editable text, images/layout aren’t editable) comparison activities of the students’ lives with Aztec life codices achievements reporter-style research page archaeological dig research booklet primary source activity structure of society adapting to the environment interactive notebook cause and consequence cut and paste fortune teller of key social studies concepts photos and word wall cards Line sizes are included for year 3-4, and year 5-6. This pack is available in U.S and U.K versions. (letter/A4, spelling) I hope you enjoy using these activities with your children, as much as I enjoyed making them! If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com
Ancient China Mesopotamia Cuneiform Writing Activities
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Ancient China Mesopotamia Cuneiform Writing Activities

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If your students enjoy learning about writing systems from ancient civilizations, then you’ll be able to save money with this bundle of Mesopotamian cuneiform and Ancient China oracle bone writing activities. Ancient China: In activity one, students can choose from these options: Write the script in the boxes on the page given or on their own paper to practice, and then write a message on the oracle bone. Copy over the script. In activity two, students: Search for the symbols on the oracle bone, then circle and label them. Mesopotamia: In activity one (Sumerian), students can: Write the script next to the symbols, in the boxes given, or on their own paper. Copy over the symbols. In activity two (old Persian), students can: Write their name and decode “Cradle of Civilization”. Write their name and decode “Pottery Wheel”. Extension – students can use the symbols to write their own word or message. I hope your students enjoy learning about these fascinating early writing systems. -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.
Ancient China Writing Oracle Bone Chinese Script Shang Dynasty Activity
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Ancient China Writing Oracle Bone Chinese Script Shang Dynasty Activity

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If you’re after an engaging activity for your Ancient China unit, then your students will love this early Chinese oracle bone writing activity from the Shang Dynasty period. Trying out ancient writing is so interesting, especially when it’s a pictorial script like the oracle bone script. In activity one, students can choose from these options: Write the script in the boxes on the page given or on their own paper to practice, and then write a message on the oracle bone. Copy over the script. In activity two, students: Search for the symbols on the oracle bone, then circle and label them. I hope your students enjoy this activity.
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Writing Hieroglyphs Activity
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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Writing Hieroglyphs Activity

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Hieroglyphics are so much fun to learn about. In this resource pack, there are three activities for students to write and read hieroglyphics. Activity One (two options): Write the hieroglyphics for the alphabet in English (excluding letters that have no equivalent, such as “C” and “E”) on their own paper or on the two options given. Trace over the hieroglyphics. Activity Two: Find hieroglyphics in three lines from a primary source. Find the cartouche and symbols inside it. Identify where to start reading. Identify a wheat symbol. Activity Three: Apply what they’ve learned by writing their name in hieroglyphics. Decode hieroglyphics to find four inventions. This will be a fun challenge as they have to remember how to convert sounds back to English letters and work out which side they need to start reading from. U.K. and U.S. versions included. -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.