Thinking Skills is an integral feature of the Foundation Stage. This resource includes 120 cross-curricular questions. Choose one question to display EVERY morning for the children and make it part of CT. This will encourage those weaker students to participate. You can choose several children to answer the question or the class as a whole. You can use this as part of your assessment, questions you should ask yourself- -Can children ask questions and express the need to find out more? - Are they self-critical? Do they accept suggestions from others? Are they open to challenge? -Can they sort, order and classify information? -Can they brainstorm? -Do they appear confident? This resource will develop a high quality thinking environment in the Early Years. It will enhance learning and enable quality thinking experiences. Included- 120 Questions in Powerpoint Format (I have also included the pdf, if you want to print and laminate you can) This resource can also be used for Year 1.

This resource enables students to reflect on what they have learned and express what or how they are thinking about the new information. Exit Slips easily incorporate writing into the content area classroom and require students to think critically. Exit slips easily incorporate writing into many different content areas. Furthermore, the Exit Slip strategy is an informal assessment that will allow educators to adapt and differentiate their planning and instruction. These Exit Slips can either be put into student portfolios and/or stuck into class notebooks alongside the lesson. These Exit Slips ask students for feedback on their lesson, what they have learned, what they may need extra support and/or guidance with. Exit slips can be used for all subjects. Included in this download -25 Exit Slips

This 20 page resource is ideal for introducing the concepts of Location, Direction and Distance in the EYFS or to recap in Year 1. The colouring activity sheets clearly show children the difference between -near and far -on and off -beside and between -left and right -inside and outside -above and below -over and under This pack is also suitable for children with ASD who may find understanding direction and position difficult without the use of visual aids. Check out the preview!

Word Maps are a must for all lessons. Students should be able to write down any words that they have not understood . This is not confined to literacy alone but can and should be used for all subjects. Words maps are excellent visual aids for those students that find spellings and new vocabulary difficult. Enhancing vocabulary is important across the board as it improves reading levels. Included in this download -10 Differentiated Word Maps Check out the preview!

This bumper page for 2D shapes is a 59 page download, Download includes- -One reading book all about shape (9 pages-laminate for long term use and durability) -9 worksheets -3 Fun 'Find the shape and colour' worksheets -Classroom Posters -Shape Questions -One full set of colour cloud flashcards -One full set of Shape Posters in a4 -One mini set of Shape Posters (ideal for use in stations/centres) Check the preview!

Animals! Yay! This pack includes lots of different animals; zoo animals, farm animals, marine animals and more... Included in this 88 page download- -full set of teaching aids displaying animal info and picture. These can be used for advanced students as reading or listening tests. I have included questions or you can create your own. -35 worksheets (these are cross curricular and include maths and literacy) -4 writing templates with picture prompts -rhyming words -colouring pages -missing letters -wordsearch -3 animal boards games -one set of mixed animal flashcards in colour -workbook cover included Check out the preview!

Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 81 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) This is the first set (50 sight words with activities to match, the second set can be found in my shop!) Sight Words Activity Pack Set 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-words-activity-pack-set-2-11158940 Or you can buy both together Sight Words Activity Pack 1 and 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923

Retelling stories encourages children to use their imagination and expand their ideas. Included in this pack is the story of a young Princess called Lisa. Lisa is sad until she meets a friend, the frog. The story is simple and easy for children to understand. Sentences are short and concise. Included in the pack is a 'Create your own story / Retell the story book template'. This is differentiated. Included for the LA the story is written out with only a space to draw a picture, for the M/H there is no script, sentences must be constructed and the story must be retold with words and drawings. The download is a total of 39 pages. Included- One Fairy Tale in Colour One Fairy Tale 'DIY' Template differentiated One set of class posters and clipart characters for display purposes. 10 Worksheets to RETELL 1 Poem related to retelling stories Giant Frogs to colour Crowns to colour Violins to colour You have everything you need in this pack to not only have a great lesson but you can also create a Fairy Tale display.

This is the second set of my Sight Word Activity Pack. You can find the link below to the first set. Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 82 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) You can find the first set here - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-activity-pack-set-1-11158937 Or you can buy both together here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923

These worksheets can be completed as a class or individually. The resource includes worksheets on- Predictions Inferences Questions Story Elements Summarising Character Analysis Annotation There are 23 worksheets in total that need NO PREP. Just print and go! Also included in this download- Spinners for Guided Reading Tasks 12 Activity Tasks for Readers Help Cards for Readers This resource is ideal for KS2 and KS3

Students need to be able to thrive and grow into mature, responsible and stable adults. They need to be taught to believe in themselves and in life itself. Download this Resource Pack today to teach Children 'The Pursuit of Happiness' and how they can achieve their goals. Covers different areas of learning such as; -Relationships -Emotions -Resilient Thinking -Energy and Emotions -Goals and Achievements -Strengths and Weaknesses -Happiness and how to achieve it This is an EXTENSIVE pack (whole unit). Includes over 80 pages -One presentation -Over 20 worksheets -Task cards and writing prompts -Writing Templates -Literacy Templates (these can also used for CLL and PSHE) The pack is differentiated and can be used for KS1/KS2 *EYFS would be able to use the Task Cards / Posters and Presentation. The worksheets could be used but as part of discussion. Download includes (2 resource packs- 1 presentation and 1 set of worksheets /printables) If you need a KS3 version, you can find one by clicking the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/happiness-and-well-being-pshe-unit-of-work-ks3-11205814

An introductory pack for covering the concept of Place Value (tens and ones) Included in this 34 page pack - -Over 10 printables/worksheets (check the preview!) -Games A game for the whole class to play- Place Value Match Up Cards Match to whole digits / expanded digits and words.

This small pack introduces Solids, Liquids and Gases (ideal for KS1) -Definition Words and Meanings Look Up Template -Differentiated templates -Cut and Paste Activity -Flashcards Check out the preview!

Included in this 35 page pack- ONE MONTH of Printables for Maths (check out the preview) There are 31 worksheets in total. These can be laminated and used as write ‘n’ wipe activities. Covers areas of learning such as; -Addition -Subtraction -Place Value -Fractions -Rounding Up -Odd and Even -Counting -Skip Counting This pack can be used for daily morning work and/or assessment.

Students should roll the die, say the sound plus a word that starts with that sound… There are silly activities included that they must do should they land on a task square! Have fun with these! 17 games - 2/3 players per game Enough for a whole class

Included in this 40 page download- Multiple printables including: My Healthy Plate Healthy Foods versus Unhealthy Foods Writing Templates Posters Flashcards Ideal for EYFS and KS1

Finger Space Pointer Templates for those emerging writer that keep forgetting their finger spaces! Over 30 pointers, 5 designs. Laminate to finish.

Mastering the art of debate takes time, skills, patience and understanding. Weekly debates in your classroom will have long-lasting benefits for students. Debates encourage critical thinking and effective communication skills Students need to be learn to independently research topics and issues and work in a teamwork and/or individually. Debate teaches students to make informed judgments about crucial issues. Included in this download Over 40 Critical Thinking Task Cards Suitable for KS3/KS4/KS5

**Over 80 Printables** Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack- -Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers (simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences) -Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King) -Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle) -Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners). -Writing Templates for Queen, King and Dragon with Suggested Words and Guided Lines -Over 6 Spelling Worksheets for ‘Castles and Knights’ related words -Over 40 Flashcards that can be used for Display Purposes -Knights, Pages and Spires teaching book (can be laminated and used as a reading book and/or used for display purposes) - 4 Boards Games (help the Knight find his way back to the Castle) -Conclusion and Write Up ‘Assessment’ Sheet Suitable for EYFS and KS1 *Don’t forget to check out the preview!* Check out my Knights and Castles display lettering in my shop!

Research skills are a vital component in all areas of the curriculum. This pack will allow students to independently research and understand the importance of using relevant and irrelevant information. They will need to decipher and be able to pinpoint things that are necessary and things that aren’t. There are several writing templates, cover pages and a report templates. (25 pages in total). This would make an excellent project, one that can be completed at home and/or during Literacy/Library lessons. Check out the preview!