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This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas themed differentiated worksheets on using the apostrophe for omission/contraction. The resource also contains an explanation sheet about the apostrophe for omission/contraction. It is suitable for primary aged pupils and older SEN students who have yet to consolidate the skills of punctuation.
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An accompanying PowerPoint on the apostrophe for omission is also available:
Christmas- Themed Apostrophe for Omission PowerPoint Lesson
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This PowerPoint contains Christmas cracker cryptogram riddles for pupils to solve. There are differentiated worksheets containing the cryptograms. The PowerPoint also contains instructions for pupils to make their own cryptogram riddles for classmates to solve. It is an ideal resource to use during the Christmas period.
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This resource contains a set of 14 posters on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights). There are three variations of these posters:
14 posters with captions
14 posters - no captions - white background
14 posters - no captions black background
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Hanukkah Presentation
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Hanukkah - Set of Information Texts and Five Worksheets
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Save hours of researching and locating Christmas backgrounds! This collection of royalty-free, non-attributable Christmas themed background slides are suitable for both personal and commercial use by pupils, students, teachers and authors.
The backgrounds have been indexed and organised on a PowerPoint resource so that the appropriate background can be accessed quickly and easily and copied and pasted to documents, PowerPoints etc. The resource contains over 100 slides of background images.
Images include:
Abstract Christmas Backgrounds
Christmas Tree Backgrounds
Snowmen Backgrounds
Santa Backgrounds
Sleigh and Reindeer Backgrounds
Backgrounds with text
Christmas and Winter Scene Backgrounds
Religious Backgrounds
Miscellaneous Backgrounds
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This Thanksgiving Day puzzle pack contains a set of differentiated word searches and anagrams on the theme of Thanksgiving Day which takes place in the USA on the third Thursday in November. There are 6 puzzles in total.
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Thanksgiving Day Presentation
The PowerPoint makes reference to:
- The History of Thanksgiving Day
- The Thanksgiving Meal
- Macy's Parade in New York
- The tradition of turkey pardoning by the President
The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to the New York Thanksgiving Parade, President Obama's final turkey pardoning and a short video on the history of Thanksgiving Day.
A slightly shorter, simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for younger / SEN pupils, is also available.
Simple Text Thanksgiving Day Presentation
Thanksgiving Day Quiz
The quiz is a fun way to check pupils' understanding of why and how Thanksgiving Day is celebrated. Sample questions include:
- On what day is Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America?
- Which King of England tried to make everyone follow the Church of England religion?
- What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America?
- Which President proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day?
- In what year was Thanksgiving Day made a national holiday for the whole of the United States?
- Which department store organised the first Thanksgiving Day parade?
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This is a handy and succinct punctuation guide mat containing explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semicolons in writing.
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Colons and Semicolons Information Sheets
Information sheets on the use of the colon and semicolon in writing.
Colons - 50 Slide PowerPoint Lesson<
This is a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon to:
introduce an explanation or an example
introduce lists within sentences
introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences
To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence
To introduce quotations
The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately.
Semicolons - 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson on semicolons:
To link two related sentences / independent clauses
In complex lists
In sentences containing conjunctive adverbs
It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to place semicolons appropriately.
Semicolons - Set of 9 Worksheets
9 worksheets on using colons in writing. Tasks include using semicolons to:
expand or illustrate an independent clause
introduce lists in sentences
introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists
introduce quotations
to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence
Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets
This resource contains 7 worksheets on using semicolons. Tasks include using semicolons in:
linking two related sentences / independent clauses
complex lists
sentences containing conjunctive adverbs
correcting sentences containing semicolons
composing complex lists and using semicolons in related clauses/sentences
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This Saint Patrick’s Day puzzle pack contains eight Saint Patrick themed puzzles. There are three differentiated word searches, three differentiated anagrams and two crosswords. It is an ideal resource for Saint Patrick’s Day.
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Saint Patrick’s Day - Set of Six Texts and Comprehensions
This resource contains a set of six texts sheets and comprehension worksheets about Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick’s Day. The texts focus on:
The life of St Patrick
His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Ireland
How Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland and Irish communities around the world
The significance of Saint Patrick and the shamrock
Saint Patrick’s Day Presentation
This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. The content of the presentation is the same as the information texts. The PowerPoint also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint Patrick and to the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin.
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This resource contains a pi-themed partner coordinates game. It is an ideal maths resource for Pi Day which takes place on 14th March. Pupils have to locate the pi symbols and circles by choosing coordinates in the first quadrant. 1 point scored for a pi symbol - two points if they locate a circle. There are 10 grids.
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Pi Day Presentation
Pi Themed Coordinates PowerPoint Game
Pi Day Puzzle Pack – Differentiated Word Searches and Anagrams
Set of 3 Mnemonic Pi Posters
Pi Dingbats PowerPoint Game
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This Bastille Day puzzle pack contains a set of ten differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords on words and vocabulary connected with the French Revolution and Bastille Day/La Fête Nationale which takes place on the 14th July. The pack includes three word searches, four anagram puzzles and three crosswords.
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Bastille Day Presentation
This resource contains a fully editable and informative 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on Bastille Day and the French Revolution which takes place on the 14th July.
The PowerPoint focuses on:
The causes of the French Revolution
The key events of the French Revolution
King Louis XVI
The Three Estates
The French Flag
The French National Anthem
The establishment of Bastille Day
Bastille Day celebrations
The PowerPoint also includes three hyperlinks to the French National anthem, an animated video of the history of Bastille Day and the French Revolution and Bastille Day celebrations in Paris.
Bastille Day PowerPoint Quiz
The quiz can be used for individuals or teams. There is a sheet for individuals/teams to record answers. The answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the flag image on the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There are three possible answers.
Sample questions include:
On what date is Bastille Day?
What is Bastille Day known as in France?
In what year did the storming of the Bastille take place?
What was the Bastille?
Who was the King of France at the time of the storming of the Bastille?
Who was King Louis XVI’s wife?
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This resource contains 6 differentiated worksheets (12 worksheets in total) on William Shakespeare's quotations from Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Merchant of Venice, Henry IV, Antony and Cleopatra and more! The task is to find the missing words either by general knowledge, research or deduction. The worksheets are differentiated and answers are included. They are ideal for World Book Day and William Shakespeare Week.
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Shakespeare - Set of 45 Quote Posters
These posters contain powerful images and a range of quotes -some poignant, some comedic, some tragic and some romantic - all illustrate Shakespeare’s mastery of words, his skillful use of language and poetic devices.
Wiliam Shakespeare Simple Text Presentation
This is an informative and fully editable, simple text 60-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of William Shakespeare.
The presentation focuses on - his birthplace and parentage; his family; references to and excerpts from well-known plays – Hamlet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night's Dream; The Globe Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre; the Puritans' banning of theatres and plays; The Royal Shakespeare Company; Shakespeare's contribution to the English language; his use of literary techniques and poetic devices; his burial place; his former home New Place -his former home; list of his plays in chronological order.
The presentation also includes hyperlinks to engaging short clips (3 minutes) of Macbeth – film and opera versions and William Shakespeare's annual birthday celebrations in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Wiliam Shakespeare Presentation
This is a slightly longer, more detailed 75-slide presentation; more suitable for older pupils.
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This resource is a Christmas themed battleships game to introduce and reinforce the teaching of coordinates in the first quadrant. There are 10 grids which can be used to play with a partner. These could be laminated and used time and time again. There is also a coordinates record sheet and a score sheet.
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Christmas Coordinates in the First Quadrant Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 5 Christmas themed worksheets containing a variety of tasks and exercises on coordinates in the first quadrant. Tasks include locating and plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers are included.
Christmas Themed Coordinates PowerPoint Game
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This resource contains a set of 5 Christmas themed worksheets containing a variety of tasks and exercises on coordinates in the first quadrant. Tasks include locating and plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers are included. This resource is appropriate for primary aged children and older, SEN students.
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This resource contains Lent and Easter puzzle pack of differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords. There are
4 differentiated word searches
3 differentiated anagram worksheets
4 differentiated crosswords
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So, Why Do We have Pancakes on Shrove Tueday - Lent / Easter Presentation
This resource contains an informative and fully editable 42-slide PowerPoint presentation on Lent and Easter. It focuses on all of the significant events:-
Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Maundy Thursday - Maundy money
Palm Sunday
The Last Supper
Judas' Betrayal
Good Friday
The Crucifixion
Easter Sunday
Why we have pancakes
Why we have hot cross buns
Why we have Easter eggs
There is a hyperlink to a video on the Easter Story.<
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This resource contains a 30-question PowerPoint quiz on the Mexican Festival / Holiday of Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) which is celebrated on 1st and 2nd November. Day of the Dead is a time when Mexicans remember and honour their departed family members and friends. This is a fun way to check the pupils’ understanding of the traditions of the festival and the reasons why it is celebrated. Answers can be given either as you go along or at the end of the quiz. The answers can be found by clicking on the skull image at the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There is also a sheet for pupils to record their answers.
The quiz also contains several hyperlinks to videos about Day of the Dead,
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Day of the Dead Presentation
The PowerPoint focuses on:
The Aztec origins of the Day of the Dead festival
The Mexican belief that life on earth is a preparation for the next world
The rituals and traditions of Day of the Dead
Building shrines and altars
Cleaning and decorating cemeteries and graves
The symbolism of marigolds, skulls, Katrina figures
Burning copal incense
Food and drink - Pan de muertos bread, tamale, pib, atole, pulque
Sugar skulls
Papel picado
Monarch butterflies
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This resource contains a Christmas themed battleships team game on an interactive PowerPoint. It is a fun way of reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant. There are three different grids to provide hours of fun! It can be administered to a whole class. It includes team score sheet. It is a great resource for reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant.
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This resource contains a set of 5 Chinese New Year animal zodiac themed worksheets on finding and locating coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers for all the worksheets are provided.
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This resource contains a variety of differentiated worksheets and activities on the Jewish Festival of Hanukkah.
Three differentiated word searches - one challenging, one moderate, one easy with images.
Three anagram worksheets - challenging, moderate, easy with images.
One crossword - moderate.
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Hanukkah Presentation
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This resource contains 11 Pancake Day themed worksheets on number recognition and counting to 10. It is an ideal resource for reinforcing the pupils' counting skills during the Lent and Easter period. However, pancakes are good at any time of year!
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Addition and Subtraction of Money from 10p to £5 - Set of 15 Worksheets
This resource contains 15 differentiated worksheets on calculating the price of toppings for pancakes, choosing the correct coins to pay for them and/or calculating change using 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins. Excellent for consolidating counting, adding, subtracting, coin recognition and coin value skills. The worksheets are differentiated and can be used for progression in money addition or for differentiation. Tasks include:
- adding coins to the value of 10p
- adding coins to the value of £1
- adding coins to the value of £5
Pancake Themed Word Problems
This resource contains Pancake themed word problems from simple addition to multiplication, division, fractions and percentages. 8 differentiated worksheets. These worksheets are a great way to consolidate problem-solving and calculation skills using all mathematical operations.
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This American Independence Day puzzle pack contains a set of nine differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords with answer keys on words and vocabulary about American Independence Day which takes place on the fourth July. There are three word searches, four anagram puzzles and two crosswords.
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American Independence Day Presentation
This editable, 50-slide presentation includes:
the key events leading to the Revolutionary War
the Stamp Act and The Tea Act
the Boston Tea Party
the setting up of Congress
the Revolutionary War
the United States of America Flag
the Declaration of Independence
the Statue of Liberty
Independence Day celebrations
The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to a short video on the history of Independence Day, Independence Day parades and firework displays and the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
American Independence Day Quiz
This is a 36-question PowerPoint Quiz on American Independence Day.
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Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99
This resource contains a variety of PowerPoint presentations suitable for assemblies throughout the year. Never be short of an assembly again!
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This resource contains a 33 question PowerPoint quiz on Thanksgiving Day which takes place in the USA on the third Thursday in November.
Sample Questions
On what day is Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America?
Which King in England tried to make everyone follow the Church of England religion?
What was the name given to people who would not follow James I demands to follow the Church of England religion?
What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America?
Which President proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day?
In what year was Thanksgiving Day made a national holiday for the whole of the United States?
Which department store organised the first Thanksgiving Day parade?
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Thanksgiving Day Presentation
This resource contains a fully editable and informative 45 slide PowerPoint presentation on Thanksgiving Day.
The PowerPoint includes sections on:
The History of Thanksgiving Day - The Pilgrim Fathers
The Thanksgiving Meal
Macy's Parade in New York
The tradition of turkey pardoning by the President of the USA
The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to the Thanksgiving Parade in New York, President Obama's final 'turkey pardoning' and a short video on the history of Thanksgiving Day.
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