An animated 24 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the main part of the Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also available with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans on the birth of Jesus: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731416 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731016 You might also be interested in our PowerPoint presentations covering the whole Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-three-wise-men-visit-jesus-three-kings-epiphany-11729975 These presentations are also available as part of a bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775

This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. The booklet tells the final part of the Christmas story, when the three Wise Men visit Jesus. It could be used on its own, or with the three other parts of the story, available on my shop. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

An animated 22 page Powerpoint presentation retelling the first part of the Christmas story, when Angel Gabriel visits Mary (the annunciation). It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. You can also buy the PowerPoint with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans and assembly on Angel Gabriel visiting Mary: Christmas RE lesson - Angel Gabriel Visits Mary - KS1 Christmas lesson - Angel Gabriel Visits Mary - KS2 Christmas assembly : The Annunciation You might also be interested in our presentations that cover the whole Christmas story: Christmas Story Presentation Pack

This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. The booklet tells part of the Christmas story, when the shepherds are visited by angels and decide to travel to Bethlehem to meet Jesus. It could be used on its own, or with the three other parts of the story, available on my shop. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘where’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s French lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for grandad/grandmother/mother/father/brother and sister in French. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of an ‘All About Me’ unit. The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a paired speaking and listening activity, a whole class listening activity, a reading/written activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF Lesson Plan 11 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) 34 PDF pages of resources for the listening activity (Colour and Black & White versions) 2 PDF pages for the reading/written activity (Colour and Black & White worksheets) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 1 of Unit 3 French designed by Blossoming Minds. Units 1-3 are available here: French Lesson Bundle : 15 lessons

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in Poland.’ There are four different comprehensions: Advent in Poland Polish decorations Christmas Eve Polish food There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in Italy.’ There are four different comprehensions: December in Italy Nativity scenes Christmas food La Befana (the kind witch who delivers gifts on Epiphany) There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in Spain.’ There are four different comprehensions: Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Epiphany Christmas in Catalonia There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in France.’ There are four different comprehensions: St Nicholas’ Day Nativity Scenes French Christmas Food Epiphany There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in Germany.’ There are four different comprehensions: German Christmas trees German Christmas food German Christmas market Christmas decorations in Germany There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

An interactive animated PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a Spanish Christmas phrase! Sometimes there are some extra facts accompanying the phrase to teach children about Christmas in Spain. (The advent calendar is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages! The advent calendar is in the zip file. You might also be interested in: Spanish Christmas Lesson - La Navidad

An interactive animated PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a French Christmas phrase! Sometimes there are some extra facts accompanying the phrase to teach children about Christmas in France. (The advent calendar is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages! The advent calendar is in the zip file. You might also be interested in: French Christmas Lesson and Resources - Noel

An interactive advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a Christmas joke! A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages!

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘how’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Italy and covers December traditions, nativity scenes, food and Epiphany. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘who’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Spain and covers nativity scenes, Christmas Eve, Epiphany and traditions in Catalonia and the Basque country. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘why’ and ‘when’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about Christmas in Poland and covers Advent, Decorations, Plays, Carols, Christmas Eve and Christmas food. PDF file format & editable Microsoft word format included in price.

This is a plan and resources for a beginner’s Spanish lesson to use with KS2. It involves children learning the vocabulary for different items of clothing in Spanish. The plan could be used for an individual lesson, or as part of an ‘All About Me’ unit. The plan gives details of a whole class game to use as a starter, how to teach the vocabulary, a whole class listening activity, a paired speaking and listening activity, a reading activity and plenary. It is highly interactive and allows children to practise a range of language skills. All resources needed for the lesson are included in the price. They are in the zip file. These are: 4 page PDF Lesson Plan A 12 Slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) 3 PDF pages of resources for the speaking and listening activity (Colour and Black & White versions and Answers) 3 PDF pages for the reading activity (Colour and Black & White versions and Answers) No further preparation needed. This is lesson 2 of Unit 3 Spanish designed by Blossoming Minds. Unit 1 Beginner Spanish Greetings and Introductions Bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11651388 Unit 2 Spanish All About Me 5 lesson bundle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11706377 Unit 3 Spanish lesson bundle : Family members, clothes and pets is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11762016

These Christmas themed reasoning problems for Year 3 cover all topics in the curriculum. There are 3 differentiated levels. The higher and intermediate levels each contain 33 Christmas problems and the lower level has 34. The Super Super Challenge (Higher level) is based on the Year 3 curriculum. The Super Challenge (Intermediate level) is based on the Year 2 and Year 3 curriculum. The Challenge (Lower level) is based on the Year 2 curriculum. Answers are included. Colour and Black & White versions of each booklet are also included. PDF file format. All of the documents are in the zip file. No further preparation needed. You might also be interested in: Interactive Advent Calendar - Year 3 Maths