Goldtopfox provides a range of primary school teaching resources, covering all areas of the curriculum. We will be adding engaging, interesting and useful resources on a regular basis, with a particular focus on internet safety, creative writing and original play scripts.
Goldtopfox provides a range of primary school teaching resources, covering all areas of the curriculum. We will be adding engaging, interesting and useful resources on a regular basis, with a particular focus on internet safety, creative writing and original play scripts.
Can you help Santa to deliver his presents to the strange village?
This pack is designed for teaching a straightforward Christmas maths lesson on the use of doubling and halving. It is also ideal as an easy-to-use activity to keep your class entertained as the Christmas holidays draw nearer. The lesson includes differentiated questions, so it can be used across KS2 and Upper KS1. In addition, an editable worksheet template is provided, so the activity can be easily adapted for any age or ability range.
Includes:
• Introductory PowerPoint presentation (including teaching notes and extension/challenge task)
• Three differentiated worksheets (higher, lower and middle ability)
• Blank worksheet template
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
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This pack is for a fun KS2 Christmas design and creative writing lesson, in which the children will plan an invention to rescue Santa from the chimney. It is also ideal as an easy-to-use activity to keep your class entertained as the Christmas holidays draw nearer.
After drawing, labelling and describing the invention, there is also a challenge task of writing instructions for the designs.
Includes:
• Introductory PowerPoint presentation
• Design plan template (lower and middle/higher ability)
• Instructions writing template
I have used this lesson in Years 3-6, but it can also be easily adapted for other age groups.
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
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A great set of resources for supporting practice and mastery of multiplication facts in the 2x, 5x and 10x tables in the primary maths curriculum. These sets of sheets can be used for independent work in class, for supporting individual students, as morning work activities or as homework tasks. Depending on the needs of your class, they can easily be used in Years 1-6.
Each pack contains:
*6 worksheets related to the times tables facts
*A support sheet of the basic tables facts
*Answer sheet
The worksheets contain:
*Missing number activities
*Tables test sheets
*Correcting mistakes
*Sorting numbers into the chosen times table
*Division facts and fact families
*Number line tasks
The worksheets also include a variety of challenge tasks to extend the children's learning.
These activities support learning in the following areas of the English mathematics curriculum:
• Year 1: solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher.
•Year 2: recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
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This is a pack of E-safety activities, which can easily be used in KS1 and KS2. They can all be linked with Safer Internet Day.
The activities cover the following areas:
*E-safety board game, covering several online situations. This is a simple dice roll and counter moving game, which is straightforward for the children to follow. There are also editable versions of the game provided, in case you wish to adapt it in any way.
*E-safety anagram and word search puzzle - this has two versions with differing levels of support and an answer sheet provided.
*Activity for creating a set of E-safety class rules. The PowerPoint also has a set of sample rules, which can be used to support generation of ideas.
*Designing a superhero to combat cyberbullying - the PowerPoint is supported with differentiated character template sheets.
These activities are great for supporting E-safety learning, providing opportunities for independent work from Years 1 to 6.
These resources support the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: ‘Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.’
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great resources for E-safety and many other topics:
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This is a Year 6 PSHE and Citizenship lesson about relationships, which focuses on building understanding of positive peer pressure and its importance in our lives. Children will explore ways in which peer pressure can have a beneficial impact on decisions that we make and on our attitudes in school, before thinking of ways to become a more positive role model in school. An independent or paired task is also provided to reinforce the learning from the lesson.
The lesson is aimed at Year 6 but could also be used across upper Key Stage 2. It is fully resourced with planning and relevant supporting materials.
The timing of the lesson is approximately 45 – 60 minutes, but, depending on your PSHE timetabling, it can also be easily split into a pair of thirty-minute sessions.
Includes:
*Teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning, linked to UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum
*Printable worksheets
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum:
KS2: ‘Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.’
This resource is the fourth in a 6-part series of lessons, which can also be bought in the following bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-pshe-and-citizenship-unit-of-lessons-my-relationships-12887495
Other lessons in this unit are also available separately here:
https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=20240864&q=pshe&shop=goldtopfox
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
This is a printable E-safety workbook, which can be used to support children's understanding of internet safety in Years 1 to 3.
The worksheets contain 12 independent activities, plus a number of additional challenge tasks. Full details:
Page 1: E-safety rules colouring poster
Page 2: Template to create own e-safety rules poster
Page 3: Spot and colour examples of information that should not be shared online
Page 4: Activity to identify sensible online behaviour and actions
Page 5: Short cloze passage about internet safety
Page 6: Same as page 5, but a simpler version with first letter of each missing word provided
Page 7: Design an ID badge for an e-safety superhero
Page 8: Internet safety wordsearch and acrostic poem
Page 9: Cyberbullying colouring poster
Page 10: Template to create own anti-cyberbullying poster
Page 11: Sort examples of respectful and disrespectful online language
Page 12: Sort good and bad examples of online chat
Page 13: Templates to design an e-safety badge
Also included is a certificate template (PDF and editable Publisher versions) to award to the children when they have completed the tasks.
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: 'Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.'
This workbook could also be used alongside 2 of my other e-safety resources:
E-safety lesson:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/e-safety-assembly-and-lesson-for-ks1-and-ks2-11491041
Cyberbullying lesson;
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cyberbullying-assembly-and-lesson-for-internet-safety-in-ks1-and-ks2-11498551
Alternatively, you can buy all 3 of these resources in one bargain bundle!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/e-safety-workbook-and-lessons-bundle-for-years-1-2-and-3-11632329
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources:
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This a bundle of the 6 popular internet safety assemblies and/or lessons that I currently have in my shop. They are ideal for Safer Internet Day or at any other time of the year.
The sessions cover:
*Social media
*Online gaming and digital citizenship
*Online ‘stranger danger’
*General internet safety
*Cyberbullying
*Digital footprints
The PowerPoints can be used for whole school or year group assemblies, but the included planning and independent activities also make them ideal for class teaching. Several of the sessions have KS1 and KS2 versions, but all can be adapted to different age groups.
Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use!
Includes:
• 6 PowerPoint presentations, covering all key teaching points
• Full planning for all 6 sessions
• All worksheets and activity support resources
These resources support the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: ‘Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.’
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great e-safety and general teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
This is an E-safety assembly or lesson, which focuses on responsible online gaming and the importance of good digital citizenship. Children can discuss their online gaming habits and behaviour, reflect on how this connects with being a good digital citizen and solve problems linked to wider issues of internet safety.
This resource is most suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and is fully resourced with planning, an 11 slide teaching PowerPoint and an independent task.
Includes:
*11 slide teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning, linked to UK computing curriculum
*Template for supporting independent task (poster design)
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: ‘Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.’
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
A fun and easy-to-do lesson for KS2 English, which is ideal as an independent task during a class book study.
The objective of the lesson is for the children to create an imaginative and descriptive list of 10 things that you would find in the pockets of a favourite book character. This could be carried out as a stand alone activity or as part of a wider book study topic.
There is differentiation built into the lesson, with challenge tasks and writing support for those who need it. All planning is also included in the pack.
The flexibility of the lesson means that I have been able to use it in Years 3/4 and in Years 5/6.
Includes:
• Teacher PowerPoint presentation
• Two differentiated writing support sheets (lower and middle ability)
• Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
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A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
The Holiday family are searching for the perfect means of travel to their sunny vacation in India and 'High Flyers' tour rep, Miss Deplane, is just the person to help them out. She leads them on a whistle stop journey through time, meeting some great pioneers of flight along the way, in order to find the ideal travel option. With wax and feather wings, hot air balloons and experimental aeroplanes on the menu, the Holiday family are relieved by the more modern choice that is eventually offered to them. A class assembly for ages 7 and over, with an entertaining and informative angle on how flight has been adapted throughout history.
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross curricular themes, linking directly to the following topic:
IPC Milepost 2 unit, 'Gateways to the World'
This product includes a show script only.
Please note: an alternative version of this show is also available, containing full production notes, a supporting PowerPoint and all sound effects. This can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-high-flyers-a-primary-school-play-script-about-the-history-of-flight-with-supporting-resources-11395826
Key information:
Age range: 7-11
Show running time: approx. 30-40 mins
Number of parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class or year group performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
A fully resourced KS2 science lesson about the human eye and how we see. The lesson contains a teaching PowerPoint, full planning and differentiated tasks (challenge and extra support). The resource explores how we see things, then focuses on the different parts of the eye and their functions. The independent tasks for the children also link to these themes.
Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use!
Includes:
*Teacher PowerPoint presentation
*2 differentiated eye labelling task sheets (lower and middle/higher ability)
*3 differentiated eye part functions task sheets (lower, middle & higher ability)
*Full planning, linked to science curriculum
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A set of 3 mini lessons for Christmas themed English sessions. Each activity comes with an introductory PowerPoint presentation and differentiated activity sheets.
These lessons are also ideal as easy-to-use activities to keep your class entertained as the Christmas holidays draw nearer.
Bundle includes:
•Full 'Christmas Jokes' lesson
•Full 'Commas to add extra Christmas information' lesson
•Full '10 Things in a Christmas Pocket' creative writing lesson
This is an assembly for New Year, which can be used in KS1 or KS2.
The PowerPoint can be used for a class, year group or whole school assembly, linked to reflecting on individual strengths and setting realistic targets.
Alternatively, the PowerPoint can be used in class for a New Year lesson, as there is also an independent task and full planning provided.
Includes:
*Assembly/teaching PowerPoint
*Independent task sheet
*Full lesson planning
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of teaching resources:
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This is a PSHE lesson for New Year, which can be used in upper KS1 or KS2. The focus of the lesson is to reflect on past achievements, before attempting to set some realistic New Year targets.
The children will then produce their own poster of previous achievements and future targets, as well as considering how to manage goals and to increase the chances of being successful.
The PowerPoint can be used for a class lesson, but could also be presented with no independent task as a school assembly.
Includes:
*Assembly/teaching PowerPoint
*Independent task sheet
*Full lesson planning
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
This is a Year 6 PSHE and Citizenship lesson about relationships, which focuses on developing assertiveness in a range of social situations. Children will discuss why being assertive is such an important quality, before experimenting with strategies for handling problems more assertively. A paired or small group roleplay task is also provided to reinforce the learning from the lesson.
The lesson is aimed at Year 6 but could also be used across upper Key Stage 2. It is fully resourced with planning and relevant supporting materials.
The timing of the lesson is approximately 45 – 60 minutes, but, depending on your PSHE timetabling, it can also be easily split into a pair of thirty-minute sessions.
Includes:
*Teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning, linked to UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum
*Printable supporting materials
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum:
KS2: ‘Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.’
This resource is the fifth in a 6-part series of lessons, which can also be bought in the following bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-pshe-and-citizenship-unit-of-lessons-my-relationships-12887495
Other lessons in this unit are also available separately here:
https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=20240864&q=pshe&shop=goldtopfox
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
This a bundle of six full lessons for the Year 6 PSHE & Citizenship topic of ‘My Relationships’. They can be used to teach this unit of work to your class.
The sessions cover:
Friendship challenges
Cooperation, collaboration & compromise
Negative peer pressure
Positive peer pressure
Being assertive
Social media & digital citizenship
The PowerPoints can be used to teach the topics to your class, while all planning and supporting lesson resources are also included.
The timing of each lesson is approximately 45 – 60 minutes, but, depending on your PSHE timetabling, they can also be easily split into pairs of thirty-minute sessions.
Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use!
Includes:
• 6 PowerPoint lesson presentations, covering all key teaching points
• Full planning for all 6 sessions
• All worksheets and activity support resources
These resources support the following objectives from the UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum:
KS2: ‘Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.’
And specific to online safety:
‘What positive, healthy and respectful online relationships look like.’
‘How to recognise and display respectful behaviour online.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
This is a Year 6 PSHE and Citizenship lesson about relationships, which focuses on building understanding of negative peer pressure and how it can influence our decisions. Children will discuss the meaning of peer pressure and how it can often be difficult to handle, before discussing examples that can commonly occur in school. An independent or paired task is also provided to reinforce the learning from the lesson.
The lesson is aimed at Year 6 but could also be used across upper Key Stage 2. It is fully resourced with planning and relevant supporting materials.
The timing of the lesson is approximately 45 – 60 minutes, but, depending on your PSHE timetabling, it can also be easily split into a pair of thirty-minute sessions.
Includes:
*Teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning, linked to UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum
*Printable worksheets
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK PSHE and Citizenship curriculum:
KS2: ‘Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.’
This resource is the third in a 6-part series of lessons, which can also be bought in the following bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-pshe-and-citizenship-unit-of-lessons-my-relationships-12887495
Other lessons in this unit are also available separately here:
https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=20240864&q=pshe&shop=goldtopfox
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
This is an internet safety assembly or lesson, which reflects on behaviour online and the impact that oversharing can have on mental wellbeing. Children can discuss social media use, consider how this can cause pressures and stress, and explore ways to find a better balance in their online and offline lives.
This resource is most suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and is fully resourced with planning and a 13-slide teaching PowerPoint (containing an independent task).
Includes:
*13 slide teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning, linked to UK computing curriculum
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
Professor McFly is one of the most brilliant scientists of our time, who has finally created his greatest invention...a time machine! Together with his faithful assistant Judy, his not-so-useful friend Bones and his fiercest rival as an unwanted stowaway, the Professor embarks on a breathless journey through history, where he meets his three heroes of science. His adventures are constantly hampered by the evil machinations of Dr. Crow, as well as by the relentless detective work of the dreaded Time Police, leaving the Professor in a race against time to return home. Science fiction meets science fact, with a smattering of history...who could ask for more?
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross-curricular science themes and links directly to the following topic:
• The IPC Milepost 3 unit 'The Time Tunnel'
Key information:
Age range: 9-13
Show running time: approx. 60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
Two/three fun and easy-to-do lessons for KS2 poetry work. These would also be ideal for use around National Poetry Day or World Poetry Day.
The lessons are based on 'The Jumblies' nonsense poem, by Edward Lear. All lesson resources, differentiated activities, answers and planning are provided as part of the pack.
Lesson 1: Reading the poem and identifying various key features. Then planning a diary of the Jumblies' adventure.
Lesson 2 (and 3 if needed): Writing 1 or 2 diary entries for the Jumblies' adventure.
There is differentiation built into both lessons, with challenge tasks and activity support for those who need it.
The flexibility of the lessons means that I have been able to use them in Years 4 to 6, but they could also be easily adapted for younger children.
Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use!
Includes:
*Teacher PowerPoint presentation
*Writing support sheets
*Text version of the poem
*Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great English and general teaching resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/goldtopfox