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Clever Bee Resources

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After 19 years at the chalk face, I have a very good idea of what works and what doesn't. The resources in my shop have all been designed and used by me throughout my career and have been tested on live children (none of whom were injured in the process) If you'd like to see a resource I haven't yet uploaded, please let me know as I probably have something useful tucked away (but bear with me, as I still work full time and we all know how many hours that means!)

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After 19 years at the chalk face, I have a very good idea of what works and what doesn't. The resources in my shop have all been designed and used by me throughout my career and have been tested on live children (none of whom were injured in the process) If you'd like to see a resource I haven't yet uploaded, please let me know as I probably have something useful tucked away (but bear with me, as I still work full time and we all know how many hours that means!)
KS2 Spanish SoW Greetings, Clothing, Shopping
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KS2 Spanish SoW Greetings, Clothing, Shopping

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A full half term's worth of lesson plans and resources, including learning objectives (in line with new NC), worksheets and PowerPoints. 6 lessons plus a fun consolidation session. Some lessons use the book 'Spanish Speaking Activities' by Brilliant Publications, which can be downloaded from their website as an eBook.
KS2 Spanish SoW Like and Dislikes
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KS2 Spanish SoW Like and Dislikes

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A full half term's worth of lesson plans and resources, including learning objectives (in line with new NC), worksheets and PowerPoints. 6 lessons plus a fun consolidation session. Some lessons use the book 'Spanish Speaking Activities' by Brilliant Publications, which can be downloaded from their website as an eBook.
Rhyming Words Game
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Rhyming Words Game

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A set of rhyming word cards, with initial sound identified. Useful for KS1 phonics sessions, one to one time or small group work
5 Little Ducks Resource Pack
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5 Little Ducks Resource Pack

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A lovely resource pack designed to support learning using the popular song '5 Little Ducks'. The pack includes: Words to the song 4 number worksheets supporting numbers to 5 5 numbered ducks, a mother duck and a pond to laminate and use with the song 10 little ducks number cards to use as a number line 10 numbered little ducks to use for ordering, missing number or assessment A set of duckie number dominoes
126 Conversation Starters for Children
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126 Conversation Starters for Children

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A set of 126 different thought-provoking open-ended conversation starters designed to promote good speaking and listening skills. The slips can be cut out and placed in a box for PSHE work or the PowerPoint could be used to stimulate short, persuasive writing tasks or class-based discussions and debates.
KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: DIRECTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: DIRECTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS

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12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to familiarise the child with right and left instructions Aim: for the child to correctly follow and apply left and right instructions Aim: to familiarise the child with left and right Aim: for the child to use the direction of left and right when recording on paper. Aim: to reinforce to concept of left and right Aim: to reinforce left and right Aim: to work on short term memory and retention Aim: for the child to remember a longer amount of verbal information with or without visual prompts. Aim: for the child to follow instructions correctly Aim: for the child to remember longer instructions without visual prompts. Aim: for the child to follow instructions and remember sequences Aim: for the child to remember long sequences without visual prompts.
KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ESTIMATION & CALCULATOR USE
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ESTIMATION & CALCULATOR USE

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12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: To predict a calculation which will result in the target Aim: To understand mathematical language Aim: Understanding the symbols of the calculator. Aim: To understand mathematical language Aim: to familiarise the child with the operations of the calculator. Aim: To correctly use the four operations to produce a correct answer Aim: for the child to recognise different weights and order accordingly Aim: for the child to quickly estimate 2 numbers of dots, and say which group has most. Aim: for the child to make a reasonable estimation of number of a range of items. Aim: for the child to estimate length and then order lengths accurately. Aim: for the child to make reasonable estimations of length and time Aim: for the child to round two numbers in order to give an estimation.
KS2 Maths Intervention Games & Activities: MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games & Activities: MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION

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13 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: understand that multiplication is repeated addition. Aim: to solve multiplication calculations up to 10 x 10 Aim: To further reinforce multiplication up to 10 x 10 Aim: For the child to recognise factors of numbers Aim: To practise quick mental multiplication. Aim: to recognise the factors of a number Aim: To quickly recognise the answers to multiplication calculations Aim: to introduce the concept of division as repeated subtraction. Aim: to reinforce division facts Aim: to show that division is the inverse of multiplication and vice versa. Aim: to match up division calculations with the correct answer Aim: to explore different division calculations which give the same answer. Aim: to apply division/multiplication knowledge in a real life context and understand remainders.
Science- based KS2/KS3 VCOP/Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Human Digestive System
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Science- based KS2/KS3 VCOP/Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Human Digestive System

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6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'The Human Digestive System' The worksheets consist of the following: A detailed reading comprehension A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking) A cloze procedure activity (with answers) Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic A punctuation activity (with answers) A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
Summer Reading Challenge
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Summer Reading Challenge

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A super reading challenge to keep children engaged with their reading books over the long holiday. A full set of instructions, 48 different activities to try, from redesigning the book's cover, to making a den and reading in it. Also included is a bar chart to help the children log their progress (every activity has a points value). All you need to do is supply some paper (and possibly a folder) encourage them to read, bribe them with a small prize and then off they go!
Huge KS2/KS3 VCOP & Comprehension Pack
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Huge KS2/KS3 VCOP & Comprehension Pack

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18 VCOP/Comprehension packs (each containing: A detailed reading comprehension A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking) A cloze procedure activity (with answers) Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic A punctuation activity (with answers) A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic) TOPICS: Amphibians, Birds, Coastal Habitats, Dinosaurs, Food Chains, Digestive system, Earthquakes, Fish, Friction, Gravity, Circulatory system, Respiratory system, Magnets, Mammals, Materials, Micro-organisms, Reptiles, The Nervous system Check out my other resources at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/smithy123
Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia support activities
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Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia support activities

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Hundreds of ideas designed to support children who have dyslexia, dyscalculia or dyspraxia. The activities are split into KS1 and KS2 and are designed to be undertaken either as part of small group work or one to one. Each activity uses minimum resources and gives clear instructions on how to carry out and extend the child's ability.