A set of 15 presentations (potential for a 3 week unit of work) that teach students about different poetic forms. Those included are Acrostic, Adjective, Alliteration, Alphabet, Autobiographical, Biographical, Cinquain, Colour, Diamante, Fives Senses, Haiku, Kenning, Limerick, Shape and Tanka. A learning objective and success criteria is included for each poem type.

Basic, easy to understand Writing Target Ladders for Years 1-6. Can be used as a wall display or stuck in the front of children’s books.

Basic, easy to understand Maths Target Ladders for Years 1-6. Can be used as a wall display or stuck in the front of children’s books.

A set of slides to help staff reflect on elements of quality teaching and to create a shared definition of outstanding practice.

Simple and easy to use assessment tracker for primary. There’s space for baselines, targets and teacher judgements for autumn, spring and summer. Progress is measured using the terms beginning, developing, meeting and exceeding. Percentages will not generate automatically but you can easily add the formulas once you have populated the cells with student data.

An abridged version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling and three sets of comprehension questions (easy, medium, hard). Used with Y2 but can be adapted as necessary.

An abridged version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid and three sets of comprehension questions (easy, medium, hard). Used with Y4 but can be adapted as necessary.

A presentation that can be used to introduce a STEAM Egg Drop Challenge. It gives an activity outline, thinking exercises and instructions for testing.

A presentation that can be used for a STEAM Inset. Discusses project based learning, soft skills, what makes a good STEAM project, the teacher’s role and lists project ideas. Can be easily adapted and a great way to kick start conversations during INSET sessions.

A series of writing challenges for each section of The War of The Worlds. Abridged text included for you to use.

Includes LO, SC, two examples and tips for writing. Easy to adapt and ideal for the first week of a new school year.

World Food Day PowerPoint featuring a concise overview, timetable for a school event, guidelines, recommended activities, resources and a poster activity. Can be easily adapted to fit your school’s needs and is only intended as a starting point.

This presentation includes explanations for each element of art, followed by a list of suggested activities.

This instructional guide for teachers on imparting Black History Month in schools provides a brief background, creative activity suggestions and a list of do’s and don’ts. It’s designed for easy adaptation and serves merely as an initial framework for staff discussions.

A concise presentation designed as a basic introduction, easily modifiable for different age ranges. The slideshow delves into essential aspects of Halloween, from its historical origins to contemporary practices like costumes, food and safety measures. To keep the audience engaged, it includes a quick quiz and a Halloween game. Short notes for the presenter accompany each slide for guidance.

This presentation is a brief introduction to World Children’s Day and the UNCRC, with some activity ideas.

A concise presentation designed as a basic introduction, easily modifiable for different age ranges. It covers key topics such as the meaning of Christmas, its Christian origins and the tale of Santa Claus (with specific slides tailored for both younger and older audiences). The presentation also delves into Christmas decorations, festive foods and safety tips. It features a quick five-question quiz and suggests a Christmas game to engage the audience. Brief presenter’s notes are included for each slide to assist the speaker.

A simple presentation that introduces Remembrance Day, its history, the reasons we honour this day and the customary observances. It concludes with a suggestion for an activity.

A week’s worth of lessons on War poetry. Includes a short background and comprehension questions for four famous war poems and an opportunity to write an original war poem at the end of the week.

A basic introduction to teaching poetry for teachers (great for an INSET session), focusing on the skills of reading and responding, writing and performing poetry.