History of New Year’s Resolutions. 1000 word text 30 Questions with Answers The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has a long and fascinating history, beginning in ancient Babylonia about 4,000 years ago. Today, people around the world use New Year’s resolutions to set goals, inspired by the hope and motivation of a fresh start. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, and learning new skills. While only about 8% of people keep their resolutions all year, the tradition remains a meaningful way to strive for personal growth.

**Boy in the Striped Pyjamas ** Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Holocaust or the appalling atrocities of the concentration camp just a few yards from his new home. Living in an isolated house in a desolate area called “Out-With,” Bruno is lonely and bored. One day, while exploring, he meets a boy his age named Shmuel, who lives on the other side of a fence. Though unaware of the grim reality Shmuel faces, Bruno forms a deep friendship with him, oblivious to the fence that separates them symbolically and literally. As their friendship grows, Bruno’s innocence and Shmuel’s stark reality clash, leading to a heartbreaking and poignant conclusion. “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” is a haunting and powerful story of innocence, friendship, and the devastating impact of prejudice, told through the eyes of a young boy who unknowingly steps into one of history’s darkest moments. This is a tale that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. 100 Guided Reading / Comprehension Questions and Answers Prediction, Inference, Retrieval , Explanation, Thinking , Clarification , Vocabulary , Summarising , Miscellaneous and Advanced Thinking Questions. These questions cover a range of topics and depths, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.” 20 Cross Curricular Activities These activities will help deepen understanding and engagement with “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas,” allowing students to explore its themes, characters, and historical context in various creative and analytical ways. Word Search with Answers

Christmas Maths Quiz: 100 Worded Questions Get into the festive spirit while sharpening your math skills with this exciting Christmas-themed quiz! Featuring 100 worded questions, it starts with simple addition and subtraction before building up to more challenging multiplication and division problems. Each question is designed to test your mathematical skills, with a seasonal twist to make learning fun. Perfect for any key stage this quiz is a delightful mix of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to enjoy maths this Christmas! This quiz gradually increases in difficulty and is based on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Answers are provided for each question. Also an answer sheet for student to complete **This is a NON-Calculator quiz. **

This set includes two original delightful poems perfect for a Christmas performance or Assembly. Each poem is easy to read, featuring simple yet enchanting language that captures the magic and joy of the festive season. The first poem paints a cozy picture of Christmas Eve, with twinkling stars, stockings by the fire, and the much-anticipated visit from Santa. Its rhythmic flow and vivid imagery make it ideal for young readers to bring to life on stage. The second poem celebrates the spirit of togetherness and holiday cheer, with themes of family, carols and the joy of giving. Its heartwarming message and accessible phrasing ensure every child can confidently join in the performance. These poems are not only entertaining but also meaningful, spreading the Christmas spirit in a way that is memorable and fun for performers and audiences alike.

Power Maths White Rose Maths: Unit 3 Assessment Year 2 Unit 3 Assessment Addition and Subtraction Unit 3 Assessment in the style of Power Maths (White Rose Maths)

Oxford Owl: Kipper, Biff and Chip Story Boards The Haircut Big Feet The Toys Party Spots Story Board and Key Words to help support recount of the books. Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide humorous storylines to engage and motivate children. The popular characters and familiar settings are brought to life by Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. Jolly Phonics / Read Write Inc / RWI / Oxford Owl

30 Festive Christmas Activity Ideas. Perfect for Primary-Aged Children These activities are fun, engaging activity ideas and packed with festive cheer, perfect for keeping children occupied in Golden Time. These are activity ideas only with examples.

The Greatest Christmas Quiz 2024 - 285 Questions **Winter 2024 Edition ** Packed with 100% SPANKING NEW CONTENT, this action-packed quiz is the stuff of legends. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or quiz enthusiast, you won’t want to miss out on the excitement. So sharpen your pencils, and let the quizzing begin! 10 Categories of 15 Questions General Knowledge Pop Culture Merry Math-Mas Food and Drink Music Science and Nature Literature Sports Geography TV Shows Bonus Rounds: Randon and Ready Riddles Round. Christmas-themed riddles. These festive riddles add a touch of holiday magic. Enjoy the challenge! Visual Media Round: From YouTubers to TikTok to Film Flops. Questions focused on popular content creators, viral trends, and notable moments in visual media. These questions highlight the influence of social media, viral trends and visual media successes in creating a modern Christmas atmosphere! Bonus: Holiday Viral Trends. Quiz questions on Holiday Viral Trends—focused on popular holiday challenges, internet-famous Christmas moments, and recent viral trends on TikTok and social media: You correctly identify the Trend or Challenge name. Santas Reindeer Riddles. Questions for Santa’s Reindeer Riddle that include reindeer folklore, myths and fun facts! These questions cover fun trivia, interesting facts and popular myths about Santa’s famous reindeer team! Guess the Gift. Kid-friendly questions for Guess the Gift-focusing on popular Christmas gifts through the decades! Tinsel, Trends and Tremendous Triumphs. These questions are based on record-breaking Christmas facts and cover a mix of world records and historical trivia! El Gordo Quiz: From Turrón to Three Kings. 30 questions about Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations in Spain. These questions cover a wide range of Spanish Christmas customs, from foods and gifts to cultural traditions and regional celebrations Festive Feud. Battle for the Christmas Crown. The Final Countdown Christmas Tiebreaker trivia. 15 questions for tie-breaking moments! These estimates give a fun glimpse into the holiday season’s scale! **Suitable for all year groups, divided into sections with 15 questions each round. The idea is to form teams ( 2 or 3 students ) and have them answer as many questions as possible within 30 to 40 minutes, leaving 10 minutes for marking. Some questions will be familiar to the students, while others can be looked up online. They don’t have to do all the categories, but once they start a category, they must complete it all. Answers are subject to change and are correct as of November 2024**

Festive Finds. A Christmas Eye Spy Challenge A cozy and traditional Christmas scene with warm, nostalgic details! The image features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, stockings over a lit fireplace, festive gifts and classic holiday colours that create a cheerful and timeless atmosphere. 15 observational questions based on the traditional Christmas image, along with answers.

New for Christmas 2024 Suitable for Primary and Secondary pupils. Fun and festive “Ho Ho Ho!” or “No No No!” Christmas-themed quiz. Each statement is a mix of Christmas trivia and myths, giving students a chance to guess whether it’s true (Ho Ho Ho!) or false (No No No!). Enjoy! 50 True or False Quiz Questions Fun answer sheet included and tie breaker question. Hope this festive quiz brings plenty of holiday cheer and giggles!

**12 Original Short Texts. ** *Ideal for lesson starters. * Around 500-700 words per text , perfect for classroom reading sessions: Each of these texts is crafted to foster curiosity and discussion while introducing students to new ideas, encouraging positive habits, and exploring a wide range of interesting subjects. Perfect for building reading comprehension and sparking class conversations! Text include: The Transformation of Advent Calendars 10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Refresh Your Wardrobe How to Create a Cosy Home Atmosphere on a Budget How to Host a Potluck Dinner: Tips for a Fun and Easy Gathering New Christmas Traditions, a journey through time Craft Ideas Simple Strategies to Reduce Food Waste at Home at Christmas A Tribute to Liam Payne: The Journey of a Young Icon The Benefits of Shopping Local: Why Supporting Small Businesses Matters Simple Morning Routines to Start Your Day Right Supermarket Hacks: How to Shop Smarter and Save More The Benefits of Walking: Why You Should Take a Daily Stroll

Year 2 Spelling Practice Irregular Past Tense Verb Endings Set 1 In Max and the Magic Picnic, young Max discovers that a simple picnic can lead to extraordinary adventures! When two talking squirrels appear, hungry and curious, Max learns the magic of kindness and sharing. This delightful tale is perfect for young readers, with a heartwarming message about friendship and generosity. Full of fun and surprises, it’s a story that will make children excited to explore the world around them! Includes: eat ate go went am was are were keep kept Includes: This ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check’ practice sheet to send home that will support learning of words with irregular past tenses. It includes opportunities to practice using the words in sentences.

Year 2 Spelling Practice Irregular Past Tense Verb Endings Set 2 Original Story by Elizabeth W In The Little Bird Who Wanted to Fly, join Finn, a tiny bird with big dreams, as he embarks on a heartwarming journey to learn how to fly. With determination, patience and a little help from his friends and family, Finn discovers that sometimes it takes time to grow and reach your goals. Perfect for young readers, this charming tale encourages perseverance and celebrates the joy of achieving your dreams. Includes: grow grew begin began fly flew meet met run ran Includes: This ‘Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check’ practice sheet to send home that will support learning of words with irregular past tenses. It includes opportunities to practice using the words in sentences.

**Reading Question Matrix and Question Matrix ** A question matrix is a tool designed with the purpose of introducing us to a hierarchy of questioning. Designed similar to Bloom’s taxonomy or Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions. This resource can be used both by teachers and students to develop their questioning and reasoning skills. The deeper the question, the more challenge you a providing for the students. Reading Question Matrix Use the reading questioning matrix to help you use different kinds of questioning as you read with a child. The boxes are there to help you structure your questions e.g. Who could…? How might…? Why is…? etc. All readers should be asked questions from the red/orange sections, proceeding along the matrix towards the blue/purple end. These latter questions will be trickier to answer and require a deeper level of understanding and discussion about the story to answer.

**The Birthday Surprise. ** An original story. By Elizabeth W. It’s Roy’s birthday, and he’s in for an unforgettable day! When his best friend, Lily, arrives with the perfect toy squirrel, the fun begins. But their trip to the circus takes an unexpected turn when the toy is almost destroyed in a thrilling squirrel stunt! Will Roy’s special day be ruined, or will the magic of the circus save the day? Join Roy and Lily on an exciting adventure full of surprises, fun, and laughter in this heartwarming tale of friendship and birthday joy! Perfect for KS1, this story inspires imagination and the joy of friendship! Story is approximately 500 words that has phase 3 phonics sounds. Including ir, oy and ou sounds.

**The Fairy in the Garden. ** An original story. By Elizabeth W. Join Lila, a smart and adventurous little girl, as she embarks on a magical quest in her sunny park! When a fairy appears from the old barn, Lila learns that a looming storm threatens her beloved farm. With the fairy’s magic cork missing, can Lila and her new friend work together to find it before the storm arrives? Filled with exciting twists, sparkling friendships, and enchanting discoveries, The Fairy in the Garden is a delightful tale of bravery and kindness that will captivate young readers. Perfect for KS1, this story inspires imagination and the joy of helping others! Will Lila save the day? Dive into this charming adventure to find out! Story is approximately 500 words that has phase 3 phonics sounds. Including ar, or and air sounds. Bar, park, farm, barn, smart, card, star, fairy, chair, pair, storm, cork, fort, horn and fork.

Healthy vs Unhealthy Foods Activity Sheet A healthy eating sorting activity is a fun and interactive way to teach participants about nutritious food choices. Here’s a description of how it can be structured: Objective: To help participants understand the different foods and identify healthier food options. Introduction: Begin with a brief discussion about the importance of healthy eating and the different food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy, and fats). Explain the activity and what participants will be sorting. Sorting Exercise: Distribute food images . Have them work individually or in small groups to sort the items into the appropriate food groups. Encourage discussion about why they placed certain items in specific groups. Review and Discuss: Once sorting is complete, review each category together. Reflection: Ask participants to write down one more healthy and unhealthy food. Discuss how they can incorporate more nutritious foods into their daily diets. Conclusion This activity promotes teamwork, critical thinking and a deeper understanding of nutrition, making healthy eating concepts more tangible and relatable.

This is an activity that you can do after you introduced the different characters to your learners. Let your learners colour in the pictures for each character. I use this for Year 1 and 2 and they really enjoy it. You can let them colour in the characters exactly how they are presented in the stories for example the exact colours of their clothes etc. Activity Description: After introducing the different characters to your learners, you can engage them in a fun and creative activity. Steps: Introduction: Begin by introducing each character to the class, sharing their names, traits, and roles in the story. Make sure the students are familiar with the characters before starting the activity. Distribution: Hand out the colouring sheets featuring the characters. Ensure each student has a complete set of characters to colour. Guidance: Encourage the students to colour the characters exactly as they are depicted in the stories. For instance, if a character wears a red shirt and blue pants in the story, guide the students to use the same colours. This helps reinforce their memory and attention to detail. Creativity: While it’s important to follow the story’s depiction, also allow room for creativity. If a student wants to add a personal touch, such as a different background or additional elements, encourage them to do so. Sharing: Once the colouring is complete, have a sharing session where students can show their work to the class. This not only boosts their confidence but also fosters a sense of community and appreciation for each other’s efforts. Benefits: Engagement: Colouring activities are highly engaging for young learners and help maintain their interest in the lesson. Fine Motor Skills: This activity aids in the development of fine motor skills as students practice colouring within the lines. Memory Reinforcement: By colouring the characters as they appear in the story, students reinforce their memory of the characters and their attributes. Creativity: It provides an outlet for creativity and self-expression, allowing students to personalize their work. Feel free to adapt this activity to suit your classroom’s needs and the specific characters in your stories!

Global Citizenship: Giving ** ** Differentiated Acrostic Poem with the theme Giving This activity encourages students to explore the concept of giving through the creation of acrostic poems. Each line of the poem begins with a letter from the word “GIVING,” allowing students to express their thoughts and feelings about generosity and kindness. The differentiated approach ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and succeed, with tailored support and challenges to meet their individual needs. Gratitude Tree Hand Template and Vocabulary Bank The Gratitude Tree Hand Template is a creative and interactive tool designed to help students reflect on and express their gratitude. Students hands (template supplied) create a tree, with each finger representing something they are thankful for. The accompanying Vocabulary Bank provides a rich collection of words and phrases related to gratitude, helping students articulate their thoughts more effectively. This activity not only fosters a sense of appreciation but also enhances vocabulary and writing skills.