2 page PDF document outlining one of the key themes in Del Toro’s work (family). Students are given prompt questions when comparing 2 scenes, meeting Vidal and bonding with Mercedes. This resource is ideal for a close study of two scenes, focusing on the use of foreshadowing and a general revision activity on the movie.

3 page activity that focuses on the parallel scenes of Vidal’s feast and the Pale Man’s lair. Students are asked to sketch both scenes, noting the detail, dialogue, guests etc., present in each scenes. Discussion / written activity questions are provided asking students to analyse the symbolism present in each scene and how these symbolic elements mirror one another.

10 pairs or 20 cards each displaying a symbol or motif from Del Toro’s amazing film, Pan’s Labyrinth. There is space on each flashcard for students to write notes on the symbol depicted. The symbols are designed to be matched up. Additionally, students can then explain their paired choices, showing how Del Toro has both connected and juxtaposed the items / concepts.

24 quotes. 24 names to match up. A quick, effective revision game for Del Toro’s brilliant film, Pan’s Labyrinth. The sheets are arranged so the character names on the even sheets match up to the quotes on the odd pages.

This is an ideal resource if you are looking for a quick revision activity for King Lear Students have to match the quote to the character. Quotes can be pre-cut and matched to the characters as an independent activity or the quotes can be read at random and students have to write the quote next to the character they think it belongs to.

This is an ideal resource if you are looking for a quick revision activity for Romeo and Juliet. Students have to match the quote to the character. Quotes can be pre-cut and matched to the characters as an independent activity or the quotes can be read at random and students have to write the quote next to the character they think it belongs to.

10 pages or 20 flashcards of emotions / feelings with corresponding synonyms. Can be enlarged for classroom display or used as mini word banks when students are describing characters in their writing.

Character analysis on Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. This 2 page document focuses on the theme of resistance / rebellion and the character of Ofelia. Students are given four prompt tasks when analysing a specific moment from the movie.

A fun game for students to expand their vocabulary with these synonym puzzles. 20 pairs (40 cards once cut up.)

8 bright, vibrant classroom posters. Classic, yet distinctive genres are profiled on each poster providing hints and tips on how students can create their chosen writing / genre style.

A 26 page workbook for students who are developing phonological awareness. This is a brilliant resource for students who recognise different letters but need to focus on the sounds made at the start, in the middle and the end of the words.

5 posters of different scenes. A neat way for students to practice finding and listing nouns as seen in the poster. This is an ideal group activity (group competitions can be created adding some excitement to the activity) where students have to find the nouns in each picture. You can introduce a time challenge or first group to find 15 nouns etc. For the 3 posters where activities are being shown , the same can be done for verbs. Great for developing parts of speech understanding.

24 flashcard set that can be used as an individual or group activity. Created for reading comprehension or unfamiliar text prose / poetry extracts but these cards can also be used as study cards for extended texts too. These cards are designed to be prompt cards to help students annotate the extract / text and perhaps use to structure their answer.

A quick way to help your students distinguish between the necessary / appropriate writing style in their responses. Can be used as bookmarks or classroom posters.

Visual display featuring Benny, his bowl, dog biscuits and his friend Henry the cat. Ideally, cut out and laminate. 4 story cards are included. Instructions are on each card. They contain basic facts about Benny and need to be read aloud to the student(s) as this activity is designed to focus on phonological sounds, not the written word. Excellent kinesthetic activity for students as they need to listen carefully for the number of sounds emphasised by the teacher and place the biscuits in Benny’s bowl accordingly.

This is a neat little flashcard set when students need to develop phonemic awareness. 11 sheets / pairs of cards. Place all the cards picture side up, students are to create two piles, one with the ‘dge’ sounds and the other with the ‘g’ sound. Words are designed to be copied / laminated on the back of the card so students can see what the word looks like in written form. This is meant to be primarily a visual / sound game.

26 bright, vibrant alphabet flashcards with a dinosaur theme. Ideal for engaging young dinosaur enthusiasts. Can be used for display or as part of developing phonemic awareness with students. Ideal when working one on one and asking students to select the word with the starting / middle / ending sound of your chosen word. In addition, the dinosaur pictures can also be used to ask students to identify the facial expression they think is being expressed.

A set of 10 cards (5 picture cards and 5 word cards). Colour resource to help your students develop their phonemic and phonic awareness. This game can be played by having the words or pictures pre-cut and matching cards are placed on the opposite card or they can be matched up via pen /pencil. Can be used as a group or individual activity.