This festive lesson explores the world of Christmas advertisements. Students will examine five iconic adverts from brands like John Lewis, Amazon, and Sainsbury’s before creating and pitching their own unique Christmas advert. Students will: Analyse Popular Adverts: Analysis of five popular Christmas adverts. Students are given guided questions to help them to analyse the themes, messages, and techniques used to convey meaning. Plan and Design: Students will work in groups to design their own Christmas advert. They will use a planning sheet and storyboard to develop their ideas, from setting to music and characters. Pitch and Present: Students will present their advert to the “Heads of Advertising”. They will explain their concept, message, and design choices.

Students will engage in a structured debate, arguing whether Christmas has become too commercialised and lost its true meaning. Lesson Includes: Class Discussion Students explore the various reasons people celebrate Christmas. Debate Activity Students will work in groups of three as part of either the Affirmation or Negative team. Each team will present their arguments in a structured debate format: Introduce their case Rebut opposing points Deliver a final summary A planning sheet will be provided to guide students in preparing their arguments.

Students will explore the evolution of Christmas cards by analysing designs from different time periods before creating their own festive card. The lesson includes: A class discussion about the significance of Christmas cards and their origins. Analysis of four Christmas cards from various periods, with guided questions to examine their design and message. A creative activity where students apply what they’ve learned to design their own Christmas card, supported by a clear success criteria. This lesson combines history, creativity, and design in a festive way.

This Back to School pack is designed to help you start the school year with confidence, whether you’re a new teacher or just need a refresher. It includes everything you need to ensure a smooth and engaging introduction to the academic year. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Editable PowerPoint Presentation: An easily customisable PowerPoint presentation covering essential elements such as seating plans, classroom expectations, and the meet and greet process and games. The slides can be used as is or adjusted to suit your specific needs. Teacher’s Guide: Effective Class Introduction and Setting the Right Tone: This guide provides instructions and practical tips for creating an engaging introduction to your class, setting the right tone, and managing the classroom effectively. Student Reflection Worksheet: A tool for students to reflect on their goals and expectations for the year. Teacher Reflection: Questions to help you evaluate your teaching strategies and improve classroom management and environment. Icebreaker Games: Four engaging activities—Count to 20, Alphabet Game, What If, and Family Fortunes—to help students connect and start the year on a positive note. This resource is designed to help you feel organised and prepared for a successful start to the school year in September.

Get into the festive spirit with some fun Christmas games for your class! In this lesson, students will enjoy playing Articulate and Family Fortunes with a holiday twist. The Articulate game features 90 prompts, divided into five categories: Objects Actions People Places Food Students will take turns describing and guessing Christmas-related terms. Additionally, students will play Family Fortunes with 10 Christmas-related prompts, encouraging teamwork and quick thinking. The PowerPoint is fully editable, allowing you to customise the game with your own prompts if desired.

Introducing the beloved Happy Teacher To-Do Pad, now available in digital format! Designed to alleviate overwhelm and keep you organised, this to-do pad helps you master time management, prioritise with confidence, and smoothly navigate your workload. You’ll receive a PNG A4 file, perfect for both printing and digital use. Available in SIX different colour designs.

Students will explore the importance of setting in Macbeth, focusing on how Shakespeare uses it to shape mood, introduce characters, and establish the play’s context. Fact Sheet & Questions: Students will begin with a fact sheet about the settings in Macbeth, followed by questions to explore how the setting influences tone and atmosphere. Analysis of Act 1, Scene 1: Students will analyse the opening scene’s setting to understand how it creates an ominous mood and foreshadows the play’s events. Group Task – Set Design: In groups, students will design their own set for Act 1, Scene 1, explaining how their choices reflect the scene’s mood and themes. Writing Task: Students will write a response to the big question, using sentence starters to explain how Shakespeare’s use of setting establishes mood, character, and place.

This CPD resource serves as a starting point to initiate discussions about establishing a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for students, with a focus on race. The PowerPoint presentation includes: Data and insights on diversity within educational settings. Thought-provoking discussion topics and activities related to privilege and its impact on students and teachers. Prompts for personal reflection and department conversations, allowing teachers to assess and improve their approach to diversity

Introducing The Happy Teacher Google Sheets Planner! Ideal for teachers who love using spreadsheets, this planner retains the key features of our physical planner in a versatile digital format. Features include: Setup Page: **Simplifies data input for all planner sections. Two-Week Timetable:** Conveniently plan your schedule. Weekly Planning Pages: Quick lesson input with auto-generated entries. Easy Navigation: Move seamlessly between sections. To-Do List: Break down tasks by priority, status, and deadlines, with visual bar graph status updates. Homework Trackers: Organise and track assignments. Exam Trackers: Adapt marks and grades to monitor individual student progress. Weekly Reflection & Habit Trackers: Manage your wellbeing effectively. The Happy Teacher Google Sheets Planner is an innovative, efficient planning tool, perfect for teachers on the go.

Introducing The Happy Teacher Digital Planner! Enjoy the convenience and portability of our beloved physical planner in a digital format. Designed to prioritise both organisation and wellbeing, this planner is perfect for the modern teacher. Features Include: Hyperlinked Tabs for quick and easy navigation Dated 2024-25: September to July Monday-Friday Weeks Timetable x2 Weekly Planning Pages: Up to 8 lessons, including to-do lists, self-care tracker, today’s sparkly moments, notes, and high-priority sections Important Contacts Teaching Highlights Professional Development Pages Goal Setting Weekly Reflection Pages with positive quotations and wellbeing activities Weekly Meeting Notes Assessment Trackers Homework Trackers CPD Pages Ideas Space Notes Pages Positive Quotations Stay organised and nurture your wellbeing with The Happy Teacher Digital Planner! Want a more detailed look at what is included? Visit The Happy Teacher Hub website.

In this lesson, students will examine how Macbeth is introduced as a heroic figure in Act 1, Scene 2 through the captain’s speech, and explore how he fits the characteristics of a tragic hero. The lesson includes: Do Now Activity: A quick recap of Act 1, Scene 1. Analysis of the Captain’s Speech: Students will analyse the captain’s description of Macbeth’s bravery in battle, discussing how Shakespeare presents him as a noble and heroic character. Tragic Hero Exploration: The students will then explore the characteristics of a tragic hero, identifying these traits in Macbeth based on what they have learnt from Act 1, Scene 2. Independent Writing Task: Students will complete an independent writing task focused on how Shakespeare uses the captain’s speech to establish Macbeth as a heroic figure. Sentence starters are provided to guide their responses.

This lesson is part of a broader curriculum that guides students in creating their own campaigns by first examining various types, such as political, social, and advertising campaigns. In this particular lesson, the focus is on political campaigns, specifically the 2024 UK General Election. Students will analyse the election campaigns of the Labour and Conservative parties, paying close attention to their websites, social media presence, and campaign posters. They will explore how these different elements are utilised to create effective and persuasive campaigns.