Primary Deputy Head Teacher with over 20 years experience sharing my resources to make your life a bit easier. Currently teaching in Year 1 with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Primary Deputy Head Teacher with over 20 years experience sharing my resources to make your life a bit easier. Currently teaching in Year 1 with experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
“Reading Skills” - a visual aid resource designed to help Key Stage 2 students identify and develop fundamental reading skills.
This resource uses colourful, clear icons and concise colour-coded explanations to teach students about essential reading skills, such as predicting, summarising, inferring, questioning, and visualising. With easy-to-understand visuals, “Reading Skills” encourages students to apply these skills to their reading, helping them become more confident and effective readers.
Whether you are a teacher looking to enhance your reading instruction or a parent who wants to support their child’s reading development, “Reading Skills” is the perfect resource for you.
Can be printed at a variety of sizes to use as display or individual visual aids.
Enhance your students’ reading comprehension and skills with the “Read it!” resource pack. Each "Read it! provides a carefully curated text that will keep your students hooked and wanting more, with accompanying questions that are designed to encourage critical thinking and build comprehension skills.
‘Read it!’ is perfect for differentiating instruction and is specifically tailored for both Lower and Upper Key Stage 2. This means that you can easily match the reading and comprehension level of each student to the appropriate text and questions.
This bundle focuses on the iconic characters of Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall and Rubeus Hagrid . Through the engaging text, students will explore the background and characteristics of these beloved character, and the accompanying questions will test their comprehension and analytical skills.
With “Read it!”, you can expect to see an improvement in your students’ reading skills, critical thinking, and overall engagement with reading.
‘Mix & Match Time Lines: British History’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colorful time line includes all the key events in the lives of famous scientists, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the important moments in British History.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The attention to detail and vibrant design make it perfect for use as a classroom poster or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.
‘A Time Line: Women’s Right to Vote’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colorful time line includes all the key events in the journey of women’s right to vote, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the key moments in this historic movement.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The colorful design and attention to detail make it perfect for use as a classroom poster, or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.
‘Mix & Match Time Lines: Famous Scientists’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colorful time line includes all the key events in the lives of famous scientists, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the important moments in the lives of these great thinkers.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The attention to detail and vibrant design make it perfect for use as a classroom poster or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.
‘A Time Line: Ancient Egypt’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colorful time line includes all the key events in the history of Ancient Egypt, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the important moments in this fascinating period of history.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The attention to detail and vibrant design make it perfect for use as a classroom poster or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.
‘A Time Line: Vikings’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colourful time line includes key events in the history of Vikings, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the important moments in this fascinating period of history.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The attention to detail and vibrant design make it perfect for use as a classroom poster or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.
‘A Time Line: Anglo-Saxons’ - a must-have visual learning resource for classrooms! This colorful time line includes all the key events in the history of Anglo-Saxon England, using images of key events and figures to engage students in learning. Each event is accompanied by a concise and informative explanation, making it easier for students to understand and remember the important moments in this historic period.
This resource includes two variations of the time line - one with a frame and a simple version without the frame, making it suitable for different classroom settings. The attention to detail and vibrant design make it perfect for use as a classroom poster or as a reference guide during class discussions and debates.
Use as a capsule time line or ‘Mix & Match’ with events and figures from other time lines.
Looking for a comprehensive bundle of visual aid resources to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concepts of multiplication and division? Look no further than the “Explainers” bundle!
This bundle includes six resources, each designed to provide clear and step-by-step explanations of key multiplication and division concepts. Each visual aid is engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way.
With the “Explainers” bundle, students will learn how to multiply numbers by 1 digit, 2 digits, and 10, 100, and 1000. They will also learn how to use inverse operations to check their answers, how to divide a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number, and how to work with squared and cubed numbers. These resources are perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication and division skills.
“Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Fiction Genres” is a comprehensive learning resource designed to assist Key Stage 2+ students in understanding and mastering 6 forms of writing. This resource covers a range of genres, including historical fiction, comics, fairy tales, fantasy, myths and legends and science-fiction.
The resource provides an in-depth exploration of each genre, highlighting their key features and attributes with examples and exemplars provided to help students understand how to construct effective pieces of writing.
Teachers can use this resource to introduce each genre, provide guidance on how to create effective pieces of writing, and offer examples for students to follow. The resource is ideal for use in English lessons, but can also be applied to other subjects to encourage and scaffold writing.
Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Fiction Genres” is an invaluable resource for students looking to improve their writing skills and understand different forms of writing.
Are you tired of struggling to maintain a positive and focused learning environment in your classroom? Do you want a fun and effective tool to encourage and recognise your students’ positive behaviors? Look no further! “How Amazing Are You?” is the perfect solution to create an atmosphere of motivation and achievement.
With its captivating dragon theme, vibrant colors, and eye-catching design, this resource will instantly capture the attention of your students. As they enter the classroom each day, they’ll be drawn to the recognition board, filled with the names of their peers who are ready to learn and make a positive impact.
The resource includes a title board that sets the stage for excitement and enthusiasm. The “ready to learn” starting board, where all children’s names begin each day, acts as a blank canvas for the day’s journey. This board sets the expectation that everyone starts on an equal footing, with the opportunity to grow and shine.
The resource provides editable name labels that can be easily printed and attached to the boards.
But what truly sets “How Amazing Are You?” apart are the four positive recognition boards that celebrate exceptional behavior. Each board is labeled with a unique title, such as “Role Models,” “Super Citizens,” and “Mega Stars.” As students demonstrate positive behaviors, their names will be moved up the boards, showcasing their accomplishments and providing a sense of pride and achievement.
Imagine the delight on your students’ faces as they see their names progress from one board to the next. This powerful visual representation reinforces positive behavior and encourages healthy competition in a supportive and engaging manner. It fosters a sense of belonging and motivation, inspiring students to consistently display their best selves.
Furthermore, we understand that every child faces challenges and occasional lapses in behavior. That’s why “How Amazing Are You?” includes an additional optional board labeled “Turn it around.” This board offers a chance for students who may be displaying unacceptable behaviors to reflect, reset, and make positive changes. It teaches valuable lessons about responsibility and personal growth, promoting a culture of second chances and redemption.
Investing in “How Amazing Are You?” will transform your classroom into a dynamic and harmonious learning environment. This resource not only reinforces positive behaviors but also encourages students to take ownership of their actions and strive for continuous improvement.
Are you tired of struggling to maintain a positive and focused learning environment in your classroom? Do you want a fun and effective tool to encourage and recognise your students’ positive behaviors? Look no further! “How Amazing Are You?” is the perfect solution to create an atmosphere of motivation and achievement.
With its captivating space theme, vibrant colors, and eye-catching design, this resource will instantly capture the attention of your students. As they enter the classroom each day, they’ll be drawn to the recognition board, filled with the names of their peers who are ready to learn and make a positive impact.
The resource includes a title board that sets the stage for excitement and enthusiasm. The “ready to launch” starting board, where all children’s names begin each day, acts as a blank canvas for the day’s journey. This board sets the expectation that everyone starts on an equal footing, with the opportunity to grow and shine.
The resource provides editable name labels that can be easily printed and attached to the boards.
But what truly sets “How Amazing Are You?” apart are the four positive recognition boards that celebrate exceptional behavior. Each board is labeled with a unique title, such as “Blast Off,” “Cosmic,” and “Interstellar.” As students demonstrate positive behaviors, their names will be moved up the boards, showcasing their accomplishments and providing a sense of pride and achievement.
Imagine the delight on your students’ faces as they see their names progress from one board to the next. This powerful visual representation reinforces positive behavior and encourages healthy competition in a supportive and engaging manner. It fosters a sense of belonging and motivation, inspiring students to consistently display their best selves.
Furthermore, we understand that every child faces challenges and occasional lapses in behavior. That’s why “How Amazing Are You?” includes an additional optional board labeled “Turn it around.” This board offers a chance for students who may be displaying unacceptable behaviors to reflect, reset, and make positive changes. It teaches valuable lessons about responsibility and personal growth, promoting a culture of second chances and redemption.
Investing in “How Amazing Are You?” will transform your classroom into a dynamic and harmonious learning environment. This resource not only reinforces positive behaviors but also encourages students to take ownership of their actions and strive for continuous improvement.
Transport your primary classroom back in time with our captivating bundle of 28 Ancient Greek Posters! This visually stunning resource brings mythology to life, featuring vibrant illustrations and concise descriptions of key Gods and Goddesses, mythical creatures and Heroes and Heroines. Perfect for sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of ancient civilizations, these posters are not only educational but also serve as engaging decorations, immersing students in the fascinating world of Greek mythology. Invite your young learners to explore the realm of Ancient Greece with these captivating educational tools!
Introducing our engaging “Key Stage 2 Enquiry Question Prompts Bundle” 3 comprehensive resources designed to captivate and foster a enquiring minds! Use for display, teaching tool or group work resource.
This resource pack for teaching fairy tales to Years 5 and 6 includes six lessons with detailed planning and resources for teachers and students.
Lesson 1: What Makes a Fairy Tale
This lesson focuses on the features of a fairy tale, such as the use of magic, good vs evil, and the presence of a moral lesson.
Lesson 2: Fairy Tale Characters
This lesson explores common character archetypes in fairy tales, such as the hero, the villain, and the magical helper.
Lesson 3: Describing Characters
Using the writing technique of ‘show, don’t tell’, this lesson teaches students how to describe characters in detail.
Lesson 4: Introducing a Character
In this lesson, students will learn how to introduce a fairy tale character effectively, using the elements of setting, atmosphere, and motive.
Lesson 5: Fairy Tale Lands
This lesson focuses on creating a vibrant fairy tale world with multiple settings, such as enchanted forests, castles, and markets.
Lesson 6: Author’s Choice - Describing a Setting
The final lesson explores the importance of an author’s choice of language in describing a setting.
The pack includes 6 lesson plans, visual aids, templates, and task resources.
This resource pack provides a comprehensive and engaging way to teach fairy tales to Years 5 and 6, with a range of exciting and stimulating tasks to keep students engaged and inspired.
“Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres” is a comprehensive learning resource designed to assist Key Stage 2+ students in understanding and mastering 10 forms of writing. This resource covers a range of genres, including Diary Recounts, News Report Recounts, Film Reviews, Balanced Arguments, Non-chronological Reports, Tourism Information Posters, Adverts and Instructions.
The resource provides an in-depth exploration of each genre, highlighting their key features and attributes. For example, Imagery Poems are described as a form of expression that uses sensory language to create vivid images in the reader’s mind. The other genres are similarly explained, with examples and exemplars provided to help students understand how to construct effective pieces of writing.
Teachers can use this resource to introduce each genre, provide guidance on how to create effective pieces of writing, and offer examples for students to follow. The resource is ideal for use in English lessons, but can also be applied to other subjects to encourage and scaffold writing.
Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Exploring Non-Fiction Genres” is an invaluable resource for students looking to improve their writing skills and understand different forms of writing.
"Diversityville’ is a fictional town that can be used to introduce elements of diversity, equality and inclusion across the primary and secondary phase. The families that move into the town have many similarities with us even though they may appear to be different to in lots of ways. This display can be introduced as a completed town or individually as the residents ‘move’ into Diversityville.
Each Diversityville story tells of a child who has moved to the town. Their story explains their background, how and why they arrived in Diversityville, highlighting differences and similarities that can be used as teaching and discussion points. Each story ends with a question to encourage children to think about how they are connected to the child in the story.
The resources include; 9 interesting individual stories inspired by real life situations (including refugees, immigration, adoption, disabled people, same-sex parent families, mental health, different families, and young carers) , a selection of homes for each child, a map pin style portrait of each child and a title and explanation for Diversityville.
All resources are pdf files and can printed at multiple scales.