I've been teaching for over 15 years now and have loved every minute of it. I always love being creative and combining as many subjects into themed learning adventures. I've uploaded plenty of the resources I have created over the years and I'm constantly developing new ones as I go.
Follow me on Twitter @chriswaterworth
Read my blog: http://videoformyclassroom.blogspot.co.uk/
I've been teaching for over 15 years now and have loved every minute of it. I always love being creative and combining as many subjects into themed learning adventures. I've uploaded plenty of the resources I have created over the years and I'm constantly developing new ones as I go.
Follow me on Twitter @chriswaterworth
Read my blog: http://videoformyclassroom.blogspot.co.uk/
Here we have a fully editable assembly based around how chocolate is made
- Harvesting
- Fermenting
- Drying
- Roasting
- Cracking and Winnowing
- Grinding and Conching
- Tempering
- Moulding
- Wrapping
With the announcement of Microsoft’s purchase of Minecraft EDU, we know that this addictive game is going to be around for much longer now we can access it in schools safely and easily. Many colleagues I’ve met have shunned the idea of using what is ultimately ‘a game’ in the classroom, but after watching how engaged the children who are playing it are, we’ve got to tap into that engagement; haven’t we? Of course we have.
I've being playing around with the idea of using MinecraftEDU in school for a while now and this term I'm finally going to start crafting in class. But how can it inspire my children to create, test, explain, solve problems and work collaboratively?
I'm lucky to have a 7-year-old son at home who has started this journey with me and together we've come up with some super ideas for how we could use Minecraft at school. I managed to survive my first night on Survival mode and I'm now the proud owner of several diamonds, crafted myself a diamond sword (my son was very jealous), but I did unfortunately die when lava fell on my head - don't mine vertically, lesson learned
Dawn Wind: Saxon Planning Overview
Here you will find a hand drawn topic overview for The Saxons, linking with the book Dawn Wind and Beowulf. It is designed to be used as a guide for a terms worth of work.
Topic Plan: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Holistic Plan)
This is a hand drawn overview of a terms worth of work from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. It covers all areas of the curriculum and was originally used in Year 3, but the ideas would be suitable for Key Stage 2.
Engage Young Readers with “Be More Bernard” Teaching Resource Bundle!
Are you searching for an enchanting and educational resource to captivate your young learners? Look no further! Our comprehensive teaching bundle includes everything you need to introduce students to the delightful story of “Be More Bernard: A Tale of Self-Discovery” by Simon Phillip & Kate Hindley.
What’s Included:
Model Text: Immerse your students in the charming world of Bernard the bird with our professionally crafted model text. Follow Bernard’s journey of self-discovery as he teaches valuable lessons about the importance of slowing down and savoring life’s simple pleasures.
Comprehension Activities: Reinforce reading comprehension skills and promote critical thinking with our thoughtfully designed comprehension activities. Tailored for young readers, these questions encourage students to engage with the text while assessing their understanding.
Features Analysis: Dive deeper into the text with our features analysis section, which highlights key elements such as narrative structure, characterization, descriptive language, and theme. This valuable resource provides educators with insights for teaching and facilitates discussions on storytelling techniques.
Why Choose Our Resource:
Aligned with curriculum standards
Suitable for early elementary grades
Promotes literacy skills development
Encourages critical thinking and reflection
Fosters a love of reading and storytelling
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bring the heartwarming story of Bernard the bird into your classroom. Purchase our teaching resource bundle today and inspire young readers to embrace life’s simple pleasures and be more like Bernard!
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Engage Young Readers with “Cottonwool Colin’s Big Adventure” Teaching Resource Bundle!
Looking for a captivating and educational resource to enrich your classroom curriculum? Look no further! Our comprehensive teaching bundle includes everything you need to bring the heartwarming story of “Cottonwool Colin” by Jeanne Willis to life for your students.
What’s Included:
Model Text: Immerse your students in the charming world of Cottonwool Colin with our professionally crafted model text. Follow Colin’s journey from fearful rabbit to brave adventurer as he discovers the joy of stepping outside his comfort zone.
Comprehension Activities: Reinforce reading comprehension skills and promote critical thinking with our thoughtfully designed comprehension activities. Tailored for young readers, these questions encourage students to engage with the text while assessing their understanding.
Writing Features Analysis: Dive deeper into the text with our features analysis section, which highlights key elements such as narrative structure, characterization, descriptive language, and theme. This valuable resource provides educators with insights for teaching and facilitates discussions on storytelling techniques.
Why Choose Our Resource:
Aligned with curriculum standards
Suitable for early elementary grades
Promotes literacy skills development
Encourages critical thinking and reflection
Fosters a love of reading and storytelling
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to spark imaginations and inspire young readers with the delightful tale of Cottonwool Colin. Purchase our teaching resource bundle today and watch as your students embark on their own adventures in learning!
Available exclusively on TES – get your copy now and bring the magic of “Cottonwool Colin” into your classroom!
Here you will find several documents I have used week in week out in my classroom over the years.
This pack includes:
Reciprocal Reading Planning Template
Independent Activity Planning Template
Computing Poster
Guided Reading Poster
Sketching Poster
Spelling Hunt Poster
I have left both planning formats complete to help you see how to use them
Here are several hand drawn topic overviews for topics:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Mortal Engines
Millions
Romeo and Juliet
Dawn Wind (The Saxons)
Street Child (Victorians)
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe ( WWII)
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: Topic Overview
This is a hand drawn topic overview designed to be used with Charlie Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. It covers all areas of the curriculum and is designed to be used in Key Stage 2, or Year 2.
Here you find a chocolate bundle to be used with a topic on chocolate
Bean to Bar. How is Chocolate Made - An Assembly
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Class Assembly (30+ parts)
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: Topic Overview
Chocolate Week Assembly
What makes a good listener?
A presentation designed to explore 'What makes a good listener?' This is fully editable and can be used across both key stages.