1 Simile, please
What is it? A card game on linguistic devices
Who is it for? 7-16s
Why is it hot? Covers a wide range of terms including similes, metaphors, adjectives, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, adverbs, onomatopoeia and rhetorical questions. The game contains some entertaining examples.
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2 Maths cards
What is it? A set of cards offering quick maths tasks
Who is it for? 5-7s
Why is it hot? The cards can be laminated and dotted around the classroom so that children can use their spare time to practise what they have learned.
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3 Snakes and readers
What is it? A phonics snakes and ladders game
Who is it for? 5-7s
Why is it hot? Rouses children’s competitive spirit and reinforces learning about graphemes.
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4 Hey Dood
What is it? Maths worksheets about money
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? Makes fun use of idiosyncratic characters from the Dexter and Dood superhero stories.
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5 Stone Age plan
What is it? A scheme of work for a unit exploring the Stone Age
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? Includes plenty of inspiring web links and YouTube clips.
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6 Hello Dolly
What is it? A biology information booklet about cloning, investigating the University of Edinburgh’s work in 1996 that led to the creation of Dolly the sheep
Who is it for? 11-13s
Why is it hot? Contains a wealth of information on different aspects of the cloning debate, including scientific and political viewpoints.
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7 All about Jesus
What is it? A set of religious education resources entitled “Who was Jesus and what was he like?”
Who is it for? 11-13s
Why is it hot? Encourages creativity, discussion and analytical thought.
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8 Propaganda pick
What is it? A history workbook on the Nazis
Who is it for? 14-16s
Why is it hot? Includes a thoughtful look at Nazi propaganda, exploring its use in newspapers, films and rallies.
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9 Great graphs
What is it? A simple worksheet on graph transformation
Who is it for? 14-16s
Why is it hot? These cut-out-and-keep slips make for a great introduction, or they can be used to help with revision.
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10 Dreadful Deutsch
What is it? A humorous worksheet on commonly misused German phrases
Who is it for? 7-16s
Why is it hot? Reminds pupils how easy it is to mistakenly say “I am boring” or “I am drunk”, among other clangers.
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