Looking for famous people, explorers, and adventurers from the past and the future? Looking for different topics to inspire conversation? Then these presentations should be perfect for your class! Buy the bundle and save money!
36 pages of flashcards related to the theme of explorers and adventurers.
Each flashcard has a colour large card and small matching card.
Flashcards show things that an explorer or adventurer may take with them on their travels such as a compass, map, pair of boots and tent.
Flashcards also show activities such as walking, hiking, climbing and fishing.
The flashcards have a number of uses including speaking and listening, matching, reading, adding to displays and visual aids.
Cut and laminate and then the flashcards will be available for reuse.
A nice activity is to have a case or rucksack (real or a paper outline). Children can decide where they are going on their travels and pack what they need.
This SOW is a fun way to introduce non-fiction reading to students with little experience of it. It uses extracts from non-fiction travel writing from explorers from a diverse background and uses places from across the world to teach reading and writing skills.
Loosely following Nellie Bly’s trip around the world in 72 days, this scheme of work should: encourage students to engage with a global perspective on literature; allow students to engage with explorers from diverse backgrounds; teach students valuable reading and writing skills.
It also has a homework scheme attached that builds up to presentations at the end.
Lessons 1-15: Non-fiction reading building up inference skills.
Lessons 16-28: Travel writing with description.
Lessons 29-32: Preparation for End of Year Assessment.
Extract Booklet is available for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adventurers-and-explorers-extract-booklet-12227816
Join our witch on Halloween as she makes a grisly potion in her cauldron with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory exploration. Includes themed, sensory extension activities
Table of Contents
Introduction
How to Tell a Multisensory Story
The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling
Story Props Checklist
Halloween Full Poem
Halloween Fully Resourced, Step-by-Step Multisensory Exploration
Slime Recipe
Potions
Barm Brack Bread
Dracula’s Castle
Garlic
Spooky Den
All Souls Day
Magic Pumpkins
Frozen Monsters
8 Ideas with Leftover Pumpkins
The Witch’s Larder
Halloween Guided Adventure
Halloween - A Mini Adventure (Using Sound Effects to tell a Story)
Halloween Ideas & Inspiration
This is the perfect resource for SEN students aged 3-19, EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students.
A multisensory story is told using props to engage the senses and back up the spoken word.
The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom.
What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling?
Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences.
Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way.
The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets.
The activities in the stories are designed to promote:
Communication Skills: Eye contact, listening, shared attention and language development.
Self-confidence & Well-being: Trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement.
Self-awareness: Asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’
Opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills
Physical Development: Fine & gross motor skills.
Knowledge about the environment and the world around us.
Engagement in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts.
Development of social & emotional skills: turn-taking & sharing and teamwork.
The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices.
This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life.
Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome.
This is a fully resourced scheme of work adapting resources from variety of freely shared sources.
The majority of resources were adapted from AllyUganda's fantastic Adventure and Exploration SoW - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sow-geography-and-adventure-6434814
I am sharing these lessons and resources to help others with their planning.
Learning Matrix - I currently use these to record student progress over the term. Students put them in the front of their books and the criteria is highlighted yellow as they achieve it. If I'd like them to try and do a particular criteria it is highlighted pink, once achieved it is ticked off.
Set 1 completed the SoW as a project, they used the learning matrix as a guide and provided feedback to one another at the end of the term using the project feedback sheet.
As part of Geography Awareness Week 2011, discover 20 missions to complete in your community inside these special booklets. Each mission is carefully designed to promote learning about local people, wildlife and places. Created by National Geographic Education in partnership with The Geography Collective learners can win points and earn badges for doing missions. Badges include Photography, Mapping, Storytelling and Taking Action!
The Romans have arrived! Join our Roman soldier on his adventures with this fully resourced, step by step multisensory story.
A multisensory story is told using sensory stimuli (props).
The story props are low budget, everyday items found around the home, garden, outdoor areas and in the classroom.
This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to the EYFS Framework and areas of the KS1 National Curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, Mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students.
What are the Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling?
Storytelling creates a bond between the storyteller and the story explorer enhancing and enriching experiences.
Rhyming Multisensory Stories connect the individual to literature, culture and topic in a fun and engaging way.
The stories form a base on which to scaffold learning enabling the student to work on personal goals and individual targets.
The activities in the stories are designed to promote communication skills: (eye contact, listening, shared attention & language development), self-confidence & well-being (trying out new ideas & skills, practicing self-care & independence and enjoying achievement), self-awareness: (asking for ‘help’, ‘again’ and ‘more’), present opportunities to explore cause & effect and build anticipation skills, promote physical development: (fine & gross motor skills), build knowledge about the environment & the world around us, to engage in scientific experimentation and mathematical concepts and to develop social & emotional skills: (turn-taking & sharing and teamwork).
The sensory stimuli (story props) are a tool for the story explorer to explore and express their likes, dislikes and sensory preferences and to have the opportunity to make choices.
This information can be used to identify motivators or items to calm and individual when anxious, tired or stressed, identify triggers, (some you may wish to avoid, others to work on building tolerance through desensitisation in a safe and therapeutic environment) and used in the writing of care plans to enhance areas daily life.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling
How to tell a Multisensory Story
Story Props
The Romans Full Story
The Romans Fully Resourced Step-by-Step Multisensory Story
Re-create a Roman Archaeological Dig
Gladiators
Make a Gladiator Meal
Build a Small World Roman Fort
Hadrian’s Wall
The Roman Bath House
Mosaics
Roman Food
Roman Medicine
The Roman School
Roman Gods
Roman Themed Sensory Ideas & Inspiration
Your questions, queries, comments and feedback are always welcome!
Need to Know Learning Matrix
I use these to assess student understanding and progress through the term and to provide quality feedback without the need for excessive comment writing.
I simply put the matrix in the front of the students book, every time I mark their books I highlight the relevant criteria in one colour (usually yellow) and criteria I would like them to attempt in DIRT in another (usually pink). Once the criteria to attempt is achieved I simply tick it off on the matrix.
In their books I will write WWW and list the codes for the criteria achieved. I will then draw steps to indicate how to level up and write the corresponding codes of criteria I want them to attempt.
The Need to Know questions are based on the lessons & learning objectives over the term, which are also used to create the coded success criteria.
I find this technique reduces the time I spend marking books however allows me to provide quality feedback and to clearly see progress over the term.
It's great for outline the SoW and encouraging independent learning.
Hope it's of use.
Eight men who have done extraordinary feats. One walked extraordinary distances. One skied down K2. Several have climbed Everest and climbed other mountains over 8,000 without needing extra oxygen. Some of their firsts were done solo without using dogs or motorised transport. Together Mike Hearn and Borge Ousland walked for 2 months in total darkness, on paper thin ice, to the North Pole!
Andrew Skurka - American backpacker -long distance hiker -7,778 miles
Andrzej Leszek Bargiel - Polish dare devil skier who skied down K2
Borge Ousland -Norwegian explorer of North and South Poles
Ed Stafford -UK first non-indigenous person to walk the entire Amazon River.
Eric Larsen - American - North and South Pole plus Everest
Leo Houlding- UK - rock climber - first to free climb El Capitan
Mike Horn- South African - Poles explorer and climbed 8000+ without oxygen
Nirmal Purja -Nepalese Mountaineer - climbed Everest, Lhotse & Makalu in 48hrs
Delve into Europe’s iconic landmarks with our comprehensive “Europe Geography Lesson - Famous Landmarks” resource. This resource offers a deep exploration of Europe’s cultural heritage through well-known sites like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben.
Students will develop map skills, historical understanding, and cultural appreciation as they engage in activities such as landmark descriptions, map marking, and travel adventure planning.
The resource includes a PowerPoint presentation, visuals, blank maps, and travel brochures, providing a thorough exploration of Europe’s famous landmarks.
Connect students with Europe’s cultural tapestry through this engaging and informative lesson.
This is a three week unit of work that explores the year 2 reading and writing objectives through an adventure writing theme. Please see the preview picture for the objectives covered.
It is based around the book The Tin Forest by Helen Ward and links well to my setting description unit of work in my shop, a great follow up unit along the same topic.
There are also ideas of cross curricular links to make The Tin Forest a half termly topic.
All planning is on powerpoint slides that can be used in the lesson and contains teacher notes and printable resources.
After doing “Hello World!” one of the first tasks set by many old school programmers is designing a classic text-based adventure game.
Here is a six-lesson scheme of work to allow students to explore this idea and design their own game in Python. This can easily be modified to another programming language if you want (but the example files are in Python).
Embark on an intergalactic adventure with our Space Themed Worksheets for Kindergarten! This comprehensive resource is designed to ignite your students’ curiosity about the vast universe.
Packed with engaging activities, captivating visuals, and hands-on exercises, these worksheets will take your little learners on a journey through the solar system and beyond. From identifying planets and learning about astronauts to practicing counting with adorable alien friends, this space-themed bundle covers a wide range of skills and concepts.
Spark their imagination, foster their love for science, and make learning out-of-this-world fun with our Space Themed Worksheets for Kindergarten!
Space: Planets, stars, the moon, “To Infinity and Beyond”!
This space preschool theme is endless in the possible activities and adventures your preschoolers can participate in! This Theme page is filled with preschool activities and ideas for all areas of your classroom.
Activities:
Key Words
Trace the Words
Space Word Matching
Picture Matching
Solar System
Cut & Paste Planets
What Comes Next
Circle the Beginning Letter
Unscramble Space Words
Color by Number
Color the rocket
By engaging with these activities, preschoolers develop their color recognition skills, fine motor skills, and creativity. The Color Monsters for Preschoolers resource provides a valuable tool for educators and parents to foster a love for colors and promote early learning in an enjoyable and age-appropriate manner. These worksheet resources are designed to introduce young children to the world of colors, making them explore and express their understanding of colors.
This product has 21 pdf worksheets with a sizes of 8.5 x 8.5 inches.
’Read and Respond’ unit to support home learning in English and Literacy, Year 6 - Week 8: Explorers and Adventurers.
This resource includes an electronic set of plans for parents for English and Literacy in Year 6.
These newly created exciting ‘Read and Respond’ units will support home learning in English and Literacy. The ‘mini units’, available for Years 1-6 inclusive, provide daily English lesson plans and have been designed for you to send home to parents on a weekly basis. (Reception guidance for Literacy is also available, though in a slightly different format).
All the plans use text extracts freely downloadable from LoveReading4Kids, Oxford Owl or websites with free audio recordings.
Week 8 topic for Year 6: Explorers and Adventurers.
It is suggested that each unit is sent to parents with an accompanying letter as a way of the class teacher personally introducing the unit of work. This will provide the teacher with the opportunity to address any particular sections of the plan, provide supporting materials (e.g. a writing frame) where appropriate and/or make reference to any prior learning. An editable example of how this might look is also included.
A message from our Senior English Consultant Nicola Martin:
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Lancashire Primary English and Literacy team
Home Learning Read and Respond Units
Summer 2 overview - Available now!
Due to popular demand, the Primary English and Literacy team have created a second overview of units to support schools, teachers, parents and children.
This follows on from an overview produced for Summer 1 including 6 weeks of plans for Reception to Y6. You may not have used the full suite yet due to this being a 5 week half term!
The Summer 2 overview includes 4 weeks of plans from Reception to Y6 which can be used at home or in school.
As in previous weeks, an example letter is included which teachers can send to parents in order to provide additional guidance, or to tailor the units to particular classes.
Many schools have been enhancing the units in the following ways:
-Providing word banks to support each day or week
-Teachers reading aloud some of the stories, poems and texts and sending via an online platform/school website so the children can ‘see and hear’ them
-Designing additional activities linked to the suggested texts to make links across the curriculum
We hope the units continue to be useful and please share any feedback on our Facebook page….
Twitter feed…. @lancsliteracy @lpds or by emailing
Nicola.martin@lancashire.gov.uk
Senior Consultant for Primary English and Literacy
7 Independent, project-based activities, perfect for homework or distance learning.
Here is a ‘desert-island adventure’-themed, home learning project that will be used whilst the children are off school- it’s perfect for distance learning due to the tasks being able to be completed independently. This resource spreads across 5 tasks (could be set weekly or daily) which last for an hour-long each. The tasks included follow these learning objectives:
LO: To draw a map to illustrate a setting
LO: To create a fact file on an imaginary island
LO: To write a fictional recount
LO: To write an instruction text
LO: To write a play script
LO: To write a character description
LO: To write a diary entry
This download includes:
PDF version of the 7-task home learning project
Word Document version of the home learning project
3 fonts for editing .docx Word documents
This task would work great for KS2 (Key Stage 2).
My Distance Learning Projects
Perfect for whilst we’re away from school or for homework, these independent projects can help to develop your children’s writing and creativity in a variety of areas.
X Distance Learning Project: Apocalypse Theme
X Distance Learning Project: Detective Theme
X Distance Learning Project: Space Theme
X Distance Learning Project: Designing a New Country
I hope this resource helps you to save time and save stress!
Thank you, and happy teaching!
Miss Austin
Culinary Math Adventure: Ratios in Recipes Worksheet for Functional Skills and GCSE Foundation Maths. Embark on a delectable journey through the world of culinary math with this engaging themed worksheet, designed to test ratio skills when using recipes. Perfectly suited for Functional Skills Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths, this real-world, contextualized activity adds a flavorful twist to math practice.
Key Features:
► Real-World Context: Dive into the heart of cookery, showcasing the practical application of math in the kitchen. This themed worksheet brings math to life with relatable scenarios, making learning more enjoyable.
► Ratio Scales Mastery: Challenge students to apply ratio scales in the context of recipes, fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts in a culinary setting.
► Engaging and Accessible: Tailored for catering students pursuing Functional Skills Maths or GCSE Maths, this worksheet is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for learners of all levels.
► Answers Provided: Facilitate independent learning with provided answers, allowing students to self-assess and reinforce their understanding of ratio scales in cookery.
Why Choose This Worksheet?
• Catering Student Friendly: Specifically designed for catering students, making it an ideal resource for Functional Skills Maths and GCSE Foundation Maths.
• Versatile for All Maths Students: While perfect for catering students, this themed worksheet is equally beneficial for all math students seeking a real-world application of ratio scales.
• Engaging and Relevant: Infuse excitement into math practice by applying skills in a culinary context, promoting a positive and enjoyable learning experience.
Whether you’re a teacher looking to make math more relatable or a student eager to explore the tasty side of ratios, this worksheet is a must-have. Bring the kitchen into the classroom and spice up your math lessons today! ❤❤
A grid of Literacy based Homework Tasks around a theme of Geography, Explorers and Adventurers. Can be used to allow children to complete one task each week over a half term. Children can choose which task they want to complete each week and also select the order they want to complete them in to give them ownership and to help with engagement.
★Dive into the intrigue of mathematical mysteries with this captivating Maths Murder Mystery on Averages and Range! Unleash the detective in your students as they crack the code, solve mathematical puzzles, and unveil the culprit behind the statistical mayhem. Perfect for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Functional Skills Maths Level 2.
Key Features:
►Mathematical Puzzles: Engage learners with suspenseful puzzles that reinforce average and range concepts—making learning both challenging and exciting!
►A Fun Investigative Approach: Transform your classroom into a crime scene as students become detectives, applying their knowledge to crack the case and catch the mathematical culprit.
►Suitable for Various Levels: Tailored for GCSE Foundation Maths 5-1 and Functional Skills Maths Level 2, ensuring adaptability for different learning needs.
5 Tasks Covering Essential Concepts:
★Types of Data
★Mode
★Median
★Mean
★Spread of Data
►Answer Sheet Included: Facilitate seamless assessment with a comprehensive answer sheet. Track progress and identify areas for further exploration.
Who will crack the case and solve the mathematical mystery? The adventure begins now! Reinforce mathematical skills with a thrilling blend of suspense and education—making averages and range concepts unforgettable! ❤❤
Join the Gingerbread Man on his adventures with this fully resourced, step-by-step multisensory adventure!
This story includes themed, sensory extension activities that link to area of the curriculum making them the perfect resource for Special Education (aged 3-19) EYFS, mainstream Primary, Speech & Language and EAL students.
Table of Contents:
Story Props Checklist
How to Tell a Multisensory Story
The Gingerbread Man Fully Resourced, Rhyming Multisensory Story
Developing Understanding & Comprehension
Story Map
The Gingerbread Man Listening Game
The Gingerbread Man Sensory Bag
The Gingerbread Man Sensory Bin
Let’s Explore…Foxes
Ginger Food Tasting
Ginger Arts & Crafts
Salt Dough Gingerbread Man Decorations
Running Races
Gingerbread Man Hunt
How to Grow Ginger From a Root
Classic Gingerbread Man Recipe
Vegan Gingerbread Man Recipe
Adventure story template
KS1 & 2 Adventure story planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan their own adventure writing. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing adventure stories and spaces for pupils to develop character description, setting and plan the structure of their story.
Great to use following an adventure writing lesson or drama. Can also be used with topics : Adventure, Explorers, Travel, Halloween.