Elf tells the story of ‘Buddy the Elf’ who was accidentally taken to the North Pole in Santa’s sack one Christmas Eve. He stayed in the North Pole until adulthood and grew up thinking he was an elf himself. One day he found out he was a human, and decided to go and visit his biological father in New York.
On arrival he wasn’t welcomed by his father until a DNA test reassured him that he was actually his son. The family grew to like Buddy, and he also found a girlfriend – but then everything changed when he fell out with his father one day and decided to leave.
But as he was walking alone he heard a crash in Central Park, when he went to investigate he noticed it was his good friend, Santa. The family caught up with him and realised he had been telling the truth all along, he was in fact an elf from the North Pole. The friends and family all worked together to lift Christmas spirit and thus power Santa’s sleigh to ensure he could finish his deliveries.
There are song recommendations throughout the script, with a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and modern songs. There are 20-22 speaking parts, with additional non-speaking roles too.
I hope you have fun with it, my class had a ball! The play is around 40-50 minutes long.
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Welcome to The Hungry Caterpillar café- sign
Come Eat Like the Caterpillar!- sign
Caterpillar Café - Open for Tasty Treats- sign
Name tags- chef/ waiter/ customer
Menu’s
Order form
Open and closed signs
Table card
Adult role prompt card
Questions prompt card
Enhance your study of Act 4 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these work great as homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your student’s imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the romantic entanglements to the enchanting realm of the fairies, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 4. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s masterpiece, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 4
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from the perspective of Titania, reflecting on waking up to realize she is sleeping next to Bottom and how she feels about the events that unfolded in the forest.
➤ Write a letter from Titania to Oberon, expressing her mixed emotions and experiences during her time with Bottom.
Enhance your study of Act 1 of Othello with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the play. From Othello’s first encounters with Desdemona to the exploration of Iago’s deceptive machinations, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching William Shakespeare’s Othello.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 1
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts include:
➤ Write a diary entry from Iago’s perspective, which explores his true feelings about Othello, his need for revenge, and his plan of action.
➤ Write a letter from Roderigo to Desdemona expressing his feelings towards her and his emotions after learning about her elopement with Othello.
Resources include:
•60 face masks – A4 size, bright and colourful, ready to print onto thin card or paper and laminate for repeated use
•35 face masks for pupils to colour in themselves
•85 finger puppets – colourful and cute ready to print onto thin card or paper
•30 hand puppets – pupils to put their hands inside the mitten shaped puppets, or attach lollipop sticks to hold
Resources included are as follows:
73 PDF files for you to print.
Photo pack of bakeries, food photo cards to use as props, bakery sign, directions signs, locations around the bakery signs, price cards, price list to complete, money to use in role play, drinks sign, entrance and exit signs, parking sign, fire exit, sign, no smoking sign, open and closed signs, opening times sign, wallet to make for money, large food images for props, food categories posters, pay here sign, rosettes for baking competition, queue here sign, order pad, message pad, stock count list, shopping list to complete, online order form, promotion poster to make, receipt to complete, special offer sign, staff badges, welcome to the bakery sign, what you can do at a bakery sign, staff on duty sign, thank you for shopping sign, utensils flashcards in colour, loyalty promotion tickets.
Acrostic poem to complete, colouring pages, writing frames, handwriting sheets, hand puppet template, design a poster, design a logo, draw favourite foods, draw bakery shelves, eat well plate, make a presentation with cue cards, matching pairs cards with words, mind map, money denominations poster, pairs matching cards with pictures, well done certificate, booklet cover for project work, word search, summary sentence writing sheet, task list to complete, baker for the day writing task.
Display borders in patterned and plain, backing paper to print if needed, resources sack, binder cover, large lettering to head display, long banner, letters bunting, pictures bunting.
Resources included are as follows:
90 PDF files for you to print.
ROLE PLAY RESOURCES
Animal information pack / posters. Photo pack of animals, zoo photo pack, animal names flashcards, animal types posters, habitat posters, animal flashcards, animal silhouettes.
Colour and black and white face masks, animal hand puppets, hand puppet template, money to use for zoo entrance, entrance tickets, zoo sign , welcome to the zoo sign, locations around the zoo signs, open and closed signs, please pay here sign, opening times signs, please call again sign, price list to complete, feeding times sign, tickets for sale sign, staff role play badges, zoo keeper of the day poster
DISPLAY RESOURCES
Long banner to head display, large lettering, buntings for decoration, animal footprints to make a trail, several animal poems to read, display borders patterned and plain, backing paper to print if needed, resources sack tag, learning objective tracker.
ACTIVITIES
Colouring pages, animal diary to write, design a new animal, themed writing pages, story board to write, mind map, writing booklet cover for project work, sentence summary worksheet, word search, draw favourite animal, counting and matching cards, cut and stick activities, can/have/are writing pages for each animal, bookmarks to make, alphabet flashcards, alphabet mats, bingo game, acrostic poem to complete, colour flashcards, shapes posters, reward charts, addition game, subtraction game, complete the drawing with missing part, activity booklet, make a mobile, number square, noun / verb/ adjectives posters, words beginning with…worksheets, word search, size order cards, play doh mat, quiz, wanted poster for animals, letter to write, facts cards to write, summary worksheet, invitation to make, days of the week posters, draw animal in natural habitat, draw animal food, hfw cards, make a moving giraffe, matching the animal to their name worksheet, table top number line, animal poster, day at the zoo writing task.
A bumper pack to help you create a stimulating and exciting art and design area in your classroom
The pack has been used in the Early Years and throughout key stage 1 and 2.
The pack includes:
Colour paint tins for the everyday colours plus the more unusual colours such as beige, navy, cream, turquoise etc,
Colour ‘splats’ to make a number line up to 50,
‘Challenge’ cards featuring a wizard with challenges such as ‘make a hat’, ‘make a car’ and a blank challenge sheet for you to write your own challenges for your class,
Topic words for display and labelling (small and larger) with words such as scissors, paint, crayons, stapler etc,
Paint mixing pallets to show which colours can be mixed together to make new colours,
Art words such as ‘symmetry’, ‘sketch’, ‘bright’, ‘spiral’ etc
Posters to motivate the children such as ‘can you paint with your fingers, string etc’, ‘can you paint your favourite part of a story?’ etc
The resource will be sent to you on CD in pdf format.
A great time saving pack for the busy teacher!
Christmas play dough mats with 5 festive designs. Be a Christmas baker and make cookies, cakes and treats. Perfect for creativity and fine-motor skills.
Everything you need to set up a Christmas Role Play Area/Santa’s Workshop in your classroom.
This resource includes colourful signs and activities.
Promote independent writing with templates for:
Letters to Santa
List writing
Santa’s present list
Christmas themed paper lined and unlined
Christmas cards
To use in Santa’s workshop -
Labels for presents
Design a toy
Decorations to cut out and decorate
Plot Santa’s route on a map of the world
Decorate a Christmas tree and a gingerbread
Word mat
This pack includes a selection of worksheets and display resources related to The Polar Express that can be used in EYFS and KS1:
Storyboard worksheet
Character adjectives worksheet
Character descriptions worksheet
Hot seating worksheet
Writing frame starter page and two different continuing sheets
Letter to Santa worksheet
Word mat
Word cards
Bar chart activity
Wordsearch
Santa’s sack worksheet
Polar Express tickets (Colour labelled, colour not labelled and black and white)
Christmas tree black and white colouring sheet
Polar Express train black and white colouring sheet
Presents black and white colouring sheet (4 different styles)
Elf black and white colouring sheet
Santa black and white colouring sheet
Example worksheets are images purely for the purpose of the listing viewing display.
Clipart by TeacherKarma
Borders by S’amore Teaching and Learning and Creative Clips
Roll the dice and create something amazing!
This is a roll the dice board game for Creative Writing. It consists of a vibrant grid full of images, words and phrases to provoke outside-the-box thinking and writing!
Students roll the dice to choose a genre, then roll again moving across the board to land on weird and wonderful prompts, including a frog, thunderstorm, chain-link fence, digger and orca.
This has produced some really outstanding writing from my students and can be used to aid writers' block in even the most reluctant of budding authors.
NOTE: This product requires you to supply your own dice.
Welcome to “Animal Puppet and Hand Shadow Posters for Kids: A Creative Guide to Shadow Play.” This engaging resource is designed to stimulate children’s imagination and creativity through the art of shadow play. Using simple hand movements, children can create a variety of animal shapes that come to life on the wall, providing endless fun and opportunities for storytelling and play. This guide includes beautifully illustrated posters, step-by-step instructions, and tips for creating captivating shadow puppet shows that entertain and educate children of all ages.
Poster Features
Various Animal Designs:
Each poster features a variety of animal silhouettes, including a dog, cat, bird, elephant, and many more. The designs are simple enough for young children to imitate while still maintaining their visual appeal.
Creative Storytelling Tips:
Each poster includes storytelling suggestions, encouraging children to create their own stories using their hand shadows. This promotes language development, creativity, and social interaction as they share their stories with friends and family.
Durable and Vibrant Designs:
The posters are printed on high-quality, durable paper in bright colors that engage children and enhance their play experience.
Interactive Learning:
The posters can be used both at home and in the classroom, providing an interactive way to explore concepts such as light and shadow, animal characteristics, and storytelling techniques.
Sample Animal Puppet Designs
The Playful Dog
Instructions:
Place your thumb and forefinger in a “V” shape for ears.
Curl your remaining fingers to draw a muzzle.
Adjust your hand position to cast a shadow on a light source.
Story Idea: “Bingo the Dog goes on an adventure to find his lost ball!”
The Curious Cat
Instructions:
Extend your fingers to draw the body and tail.
Use your thumb to draw the cat’s head with its pointed ears.
Find the right angle for the shadow to appear on the wall.
Story Idea: “The Whiskers explores the garden and meets a friendly mouse.”
“Animal Puppet Hand Shadow Posters for Kids” is a fun resource that encourages creativity, storytelling, and interactive play. Using simple hand movements to create animal shadows, children can explore the world of puppets while developing their language skills and imagination. Whether at home or in the classroom, these posters will provide hours of entertainment and foster a love of storytelling and artistic expression.
If you would like more designs, additional storytelling ideas, or specific shadow play themes, please let me know!
Dive into farm themed creativity with this versatile sheep art template! Ideal for learners in EYFS, KS1, and Pre-K to 1st Grade, this open-ended resource can be used for a range of art and craft activities while supporting fine motor development and imaginative expression.
Whether children decorate their sheep with collage materials, paint, patterns, or pastels, this template encourages independent thinking and artistic exploration.
Perfect for:
Farm-themed art sessions
Display work or class projects
Fine motor and scissor skills practice
Cross-curricular topic links with literacy and science
Learning objectives covered:
Develop fine motor control and tool handling
Explore and use a variety of materials creatively
Express ideas through art and design
Learn about sea animals in a fun, hands-on way
Simple to prepare and adaptable to your learners’ interests—this template makes a lovely addition to your farm unit or seasonal craft table.
This vibrant scheme of learning for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (play version) promises an enchanting and highly engaging journey for KS3 Drama students. Through a dynamic exploration of Roald Dahl’s fantastical world, students will delight in developing their performance skills, delving into characterisation, and mastering the art of bringing a script to life. The scheme will foster imaginative collaboration, encouraging students to experiment with physical theatre, vocal expression, and creative staging to capture the whimsical spirit of Wonka’s factory. With opportunities for improvisation, devising, and textual analysis, students will not only deepen their understanding of dramatic techniques but also cultivate confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the magic of live performance.