Stages of the inquiry model inspired by PYP. Includes a visual, title and thinking questions for each stage of inquiry: -Preparing to find out - Finding out - Sorting out - Going further - Making connections - Taking action

Sample report comments based on NC14 Computing. Fits well with Rising Stars Switched On Computing but can also be used without scheme. Years 1-6. Differentiated 4 ways.

pdf Presentation of various Critical thinking exercises great for lesson warm up or start/end of day routine. Suitable for year 3 +

A printable focus sheet and front cover to make your own focus diary. Helps you to prioritise tasks each day and actually stick to a finish time! This really helped me to achieve a greater work/life balance so I hope it helps you too!

Each of the 100 high frequency words on an individual space-themed card. Can be used as flashcards or on display. Eight words per A4 paper as well as four blank cards for you to write on.

Exploring Older Literature - The Railway Children - Power of Perspective PowerPoint presentation full of drama activities to support writing from different perspectives. Intro slides plus 5 activity slides.

Mystery Story Pack made for year 3 to suit KS2 including differentiated features checklists, guided write opener, differentiated planning sheets, useful mystery words and a descriptive prompt sheet. Can be used over 4-5 lessons.

10 pages of end of term activities and reflections. Great for finishing work or a one off lesson (maybe more for younger students!)

Narrative poetry planning frame and success rubric - editable

Story mountain planning guide. Great for printing out double sided in a3. Features story mountain template with lines for planning and each section of story mountain explained in colour code on the back. This includes reminders of literary techniques appropriate for different parts of a story.

Cut out and laminate these classroom job cards and give to students to give them a sense of responsibility. Includes Board Monitor, Table Captain, Equipment monitor and Book Monitor.

Letter to santa writing frames in two formats. One is in traditional letter format and other has lines to write on Santa's beard. Both feature festive designs including Father Christmas!

Professional looking, double sided pen licence template including space for student photo, name, date and signatures. The back of the licence includes editable terms and conditions of owning the licence. Students love these when printed off and laminated! Big hit in all schools I have been in.

Newspaper writing frame template including blank copy and guidance copy for each section - editable

Repeat after me!

Word Searches for all occasions including Halloween, Christmas, Easter and each season.

Full paragraph writing report comments. Written for year 5 but could be used for KS2 in general. Names and pronouns replaced with X for easy editing and adaptation. A full class of comments included.

A collection of worksheets and guidance sheets to compliment the Rising Stars Switched On Computing unit for year 4 'We are toy designers'. These can be used with or without the scheme and are based on use of Scratch. Objectives cover inputs and outputs, basic programming and reflection.

A collection of worksheets and guidance sheets to compliment the Rising Stars Switched On Computing unit for year 2/3 'We are Astronauts'. These can be used with or without the scheme and are based on use of Scratch. Objectives cover the basics of algorithms and computational thinking as well as general use of Scratch and a review sheet.