A series of common misconceptions are discussed by a group of children - but which child is correct? How are the others incorrect? Concept cartoons are a great way to assess understanding at the start , during or at the end on=f a unit of work. Often used for daily Maths meetings,

5 Place Value quizzes matched to National Curriculum domains. 10 questions per quiz with answers provided. Low stakes quizzes are ideal as a starter activity or for retrieval practice.

5 Place Value quizzes matched to National Curriculum domains. 10 questions per quiz with answers provided. Low stakes quizzes are ideal as a starter activity or for retrieval practice.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the River Nile. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Australia. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

Inspire writing with a story starter. Each slide has an image and a sentence to set the creative juices flowing! Ten starters to choose from.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Mexico. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about the 1960s. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

This Writing Workshop uses drama to improvise realistic and meaningful conversations. Examples show the step by step process for writing interesting dialogue to advance the action.The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

This is a topic/ theme overview designed to act as a stimulus when planning a topic for KS2 about Ancient Sumer. To get the best out of this resource teachers should select from each area to meet the needs of their class and then produce their own planning as required by their school. The overview suggest ideas and resources but it is not a set of lesson plans and activities ; just the kernel of ideas for teachers to use and put their stamp on. Not all of the suggestions should be included in one topic, just those deemed to achieve the objectives selected by the teacher. Page 1 consists of: reading suggestions for subject knowledge and books to use with children; visit ideas; relevant websites; topic hooks and a list of prominent people Page 2 consists of: ideas for English, Maths, Science, History and Geography Page 3 consists of: ideas for Foundation subjects Also included are questions to Investigate and a vocabulary pack.

Reading skills - skimming and scanning text. Part of a series of PowerPoints.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing dialogue to develop characters. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

Reading skills - simple text retrieval from sentences to help children use the SQUINT technique. Part of a series of PowerPoints.

Reading skills - text retrieval using SQUINT technique to help children respond accurately to comprehension questions. Part of a series of PowerPoints.

Reading skills - simple text retrieval uses images to help children understand that the answer is right in front of them The first in a series of PowerPoints.

Reading skills - simple text retrieval from paragraphs to help children use the SQUINT technique. Part of a series of PowerPoints.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model using reporting clauses when writing dialogue. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing a story opening which begins with action. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, and a WAGOLL to model writing a story opening which begins with dialogue. Analysis of a WAGOLL leads to short writing activities for pairs or small groups. The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class.

Writing Workshops use high quality images, discussion prompts, text to evaluate and a WAGOLL to model writing a character. Great to discuss images, develop vocabulary and to analyse a WAGOLL.The PowerPoint is a flexible resource for teachers to tailor to suit their class. This PowerPoint complements Heroes and Heroines 1.