KS1 & 2 Fable planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own fable. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing fables and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting, the moral and the structure of their story. Great to use following an assembly or moral writing lesson /drama. Can also be used with topics : Aesop’s fables, Morals and Dilemmas, Animals.

KS2 Diamond Ranking activity: Planning for a Mountain Expedition. Blank diamond ranking template and four different sets of activity cards for pupils to discuss in groups of three or pairs. Set 1 What are the most important survival items to pack for a mountain expedition? Set 2 What is the most important equipment to pack for a mountain expedition? Set 3 What are the most important clothes to pack for a mountain expedition? Set 4 What are the most important health items to pack for a mountain expedition? Pupils discuss the merits of each item in a set and rank them from most to least important by sticking them on the blank template. Can be used to develop understanding and promote key vocabulary in Geography or History topics on ‘Explorers’, ‘Everest’ , ‘Antarctica’, ‘Mountains of the world’ etc.

KS2 Set of x 22 “Who am I?” cards featuring 22 of the most well- known scientists from early civilization until present day. Each card has up to four simple facts alongside a photograph of the scientist. Includes Einstein, Aristotle, Curie, Berners-Lee, Turing, Hawking, Pasteur, Darwin and more! Can be used as part of a timeline or as History of Science/ famous scientist research cards. Great for playing a range of games with small groups to encourage knowledge of scientists and their most famous work eg– Guess who?, Pairs(using 2 sets of the cards), Snap (using 2 sets of cards), Who am I?

KS1&2 Saint George and the Dragon story and sequencing activity. Learning objective: To sequence and retell the story of’ Saint George and the dragon’ in order. Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA pupils can order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text. Included is a simplified story of George and the Dragon which I have adapted for Primary aged pupils which could be used in an assembly or to start a lesson. There is also a link to a Youtube clip about the story.

KS1 & 2 History/Geography /Science– ‘Very famous person’ blank template. A quick information gathering resource for pupils to use to research a specific famous person and find out specific information about nationality, flag, birth/death dates, education, famous work and reasons this person is well known. Space to write short sentences or bullet points of key information and a summary of how this person has helped or changed the world. Great for class display and for starting points about a famous person based subject or as a final assessment of knowledge gained throughout a topic. Link to cross curricular History/Geography/Science/Art topics and ‘Inventors’, ‘Explorers’, ‘Victorians’ and similar topics.

KS2 set of 2 differentiated Geography physical features of the Arctic worksheets. Worksheet 1 – Match the key physical feature vocabulary (ocean, coastline, sea ice, river, mountain, glacier, iceberg) to the photographs. Worksheet 2- Cut out and stick physical descriptions (as worksheet 1) next to the photographs. Useful for Geography topics on ‘Water’, ‘Glaciers’, ‘Explorers’, ‘Arctic’.

Conversation planner KS1 & 2 conversation planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan a simple conversation. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing a conversation and an example conversation between two friends for pupils to complete. There is also a word mat of 20 interesting words to use instead of ‘said’. Great to use following a drama or speaking and listening lesson. Can also be used with the majority of topics involving stories and characters (real and fictional).

EYFS/KS1 make a Halloween monster cut and stick activity. Blank face template and a selection of creepy face features for pupils to choose and cut out/arrange to make a personalised monster.

KS1 & 2 Diamond Ranking activity: Keeping safe in the sun. Blank diamond ranking template and a set of 9 activity cards for pupils to discuss in groups of three or pairs. Pupils discuss the merits of each item in a set and rank them from most to least important by sticking them on the blank template. Can be used to develop understanding and promote awareness in the sun through cross curricular topics such as ‘Summer’, ‘Seaside’, ‘Outdoors’ and PSHE. Works well as a pre sports day or outdoor visit activity.

KS1 & 2 Historical story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own historical story writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing historical stories and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting and ideas for the structure of their story. Great to use following a History writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with most History topics : Norman Castles, Explorers, Travel, Halloween, Romans, Egypt, Saxon Britain etc.

KS1 & 2 Geography – A trip to……. blank template. A quick Travel Agency type information gathering resource for pupils to use to research a specific country and find out specific information about location, flag, population, things to do, places to visit, geographical features, temperature and how to get there and places of interest. Space to write short sentences or bullet points of key information. Great for class display and for starting points in a country based subject or as a final assessment of knowledge gained throughout a topic. Link to cross curricular Geography topics on Australia, African countries, Russia, India, USA etc. Role play as Travel Agents.

KS1/2 Halloween quiz and accompanying answer sheet. Can be played in teams or used as an assessment activity at the end of the Halloween lesson/topic.

EYFS/KS1 Identify the footprints and tracks worksheet. Set of eight images for pupils to identify with an identification box at the bottom of the worksheet for pupil spelling support. Useful to use for seasonal topics, weather, Christmas, snow, animals and transport .

. A quick information gathering resource for pupils to use to research a specific country and find out specific information about location, flag, population, capital, borders, geographical features, main industries, temperature, geographical features and native animals and birds . Space to write short sentences or bullet points of key information. Great for class display and for starting points in a country based subject or as a final assessment of knowledge gained throughout a topic. Link to cross curricular Geography topics on Australia, African countries, Russia, India, USA etc.

KS2 Geographical features : Bridges of Britain fact sheets. Includes 10 iconic ,interesting and very different types of British Bridges including Clifton Suspension, Tyne Bridge, Forth Bridge, Tees Transporter, Gateshead Millenneum Bridge, Tower Bridge, Severn Bridge, Menai Suspension, Tarr Steps Bridge and Infinity Bridge. Each fact sheet includes information on the different structure of the bridges, simple dimensions, brief historical information and interesting related facts. The layout is accessible and easy to use to extract information or make comparisons between the bridges. Useful to link to DT topic on bridges or non-fiction writing reference material.

Wordsearch 1 : Simple Halloween words which are hidden in a 'forwards' pattern. Wordsearch 2: Halloween words hidden in more challenging patterns of forwards, backwards, up, down diagonal and reverse diagonal. Answers included for Wordsearch 2.

KS1 & 2 Set of 11 Christmas themed writing borders. Suitable to print off for pupil to use to write using suggestions of a shopping list, party invitation, Christmas/winter poem, riddle, ‘in my stocking’ wish list, and Christmas meal menu. Blank templates with images of Santa, an angel and stars.

YR/KS1 Set of 5 fun Halloween counting worksheets. 2 worksheets x counting Halloween objects to 10, 1 worksheet each x counting to 15, 20 and 25. Each worksheet has a set of boxes at the bottom for pupils to write in their answers.

KS1 & 2 Book review blank template. A quick review resource for pupils to use to comment on books they have read in class and as part of a special Book Day or library events. Space to write a short summary, draw a favourite character and rate the illustrations and text difficulty. Great to use in a class library for pupils to share ideas about their favourite fiction and non -fiction texts.

(Versions: 1= HA, 2= MA, 3= LA) in KS2. Each simplified biography is up to one page long. Can be used to identify features of biographies, to aid understanding of how to structure a biography and support content understanding. Also can be used to support historical research.