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This resource contains Halloween-themed worksheets on number recognition and counting to 10.
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Halloween Themed Counting to 10 - 17 Page Workbook
The workbook contains 17 worksheets on number recognition and counting from 1 to 10.
Tasks include:
identifying and recognising numbers to 10
counting a variety of Halloween themed objects
colouring the correct number of objects
drawing the correct number of objects
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Halloween Themed Battleships Partner Game
Puzzle Pack 14 Halloween-Themed Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams, Crosswords and Cryptograms
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This is a short post-Football World Cup 2018 quiz with sample questions taken from a 100-queston quiz. See below for details
Bumper 100 Question Post World Cup Quiz
This resource contains an interactive, 100-question PowerPoint quiz on the results, events and matches of the FIFA 2018 World Cup tournament. The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the ball image. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. There are 3 multiple choice answers.
An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. The quiz is divided into 8 sections:
-Russia 2018 World Cup
-Group Stages
England at the World Cup
Picture Round
World Cup 2018 Goals
World Cup Statistics
World Cup Awards
Miscellaneous </p>
Sample questions:
Which British pop star performed at the opening ceremony?
Which team came top of Group A?
Which English club had the most players in England’s final squad?
Against which team in the 2018 World Cup tournament did Harry Kane score a hat trick?
What happened to Gareth Southgate when he was out running two days after the England’s match with Tunisia?
Which team scored a record number of goals from set plays during the 2018 World Cup?
Which player scored two goals in four minutes for France against Argentina?
Which team knocked Brazil out of the 2018 World Cup?</p>
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Well Done England: Post World Cup Presentation
Football World Cup 2018 - 90 Slide PowerPoint Presentation
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This is a Christmas-themed worksheet on using the apostrophe for omission/contraction taken from a set of resources on the use of the apostrophe for omission/contraction. Click on the link below for details.
Christmas-Themed Worksheets on the Apostrophe for Omission
A set of differentiated worksheets on the use of the apostrophe for omission. Appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics of punctuation.
Christmas-Themed PowerPoint Lesson on the Apostrophe for Omission
This is a fully editable, highly visual and interactive PowerPoint on the apostrophe for omission presented by the punctuation character ‘The Missing Letter Detective.’
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Chrsitmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Worksheets on the Apostrophe for Omission
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This is a sample paper-based quiz taken from a set of 5 printable paper-based Christmas quizzes and puzzles with answers. There are 3 sections:-
General questions about Christmas.
The initials of Christmas songs and carols.
Christmas-themed anagrams.
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Printable, Paper-Based Quiz and Puzzles
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PowerPoint Christmas Quiz - 100 Questions
This resource is fully editable, 100 question PowerPoint Christmas quiz. It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson or with a tutor group.
The quiz contains 100 questions, most contain multiple choice answers, with varying degrees of challenge. It is divided into six sections
Christmas Themed General Knowledge
Christmas Literature
Christmas TV and Movies
Christmas Music and Songs
Christmas Around The World
Christmas Picture Round
The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the question mark image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end.
A question and answer sheet are provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers.
Sample questions: (Most questions contain 3 multiple choice answers.)
In which country does Santa have his own personal postcode - HOH OHO?
Who banned Christmas in England between 1647 and 1660?
What happened at Christmas in England for the last time in 1960?
Which two states in the United States of America have towns called Christmas?
What is ‘pfefferkuchenhaus’?
If you were given ‘frumenty’ at Christmas (in medieval times), what would you do with it?
Which book begins with “Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without any presents”?
Also suitable for SEN students due to the highly visual nature of resource and multiple choice format.
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Autumn posters.
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Set of 30 Autumn Days Posters With Captions
This resource contains 30 autumn days’ posters with stunning images and captions. They are ideal for a display or for promoting discussion and creative writing with pupils. Use as a slideshow with some appropriate music.
Images include:
weather
animals, hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, geese, wasps, crane flies, dragon- flies, deer
trees and leaves, horse chestnut and conkers, sycamore
fruits - apples, blackberries
Autumn Posters - No Captions
This resource contains a set of 40 posters on autumn.
Autumn Days Presentation
This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint on the theme of autumn days containing images of autumn flora, fauna, weather and landscapes. It is an ideal back to school assembly for September and the autumn months. It contains references to seasonal changes in weather and autumn flora and fauna.
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This resource contains a sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’.
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Set of 10 Writing Frames - ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article ‘a’ or ‘an’. It is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate high-frequency words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing.
a or an - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by examining the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English.
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This is a sample activity taken from a Roald Dahl activity pack containing differentiated word searches, anagrams, crosswords and cryptograms.
Roald Dahl Activity Pack - Differentiated Word Searches, Crossords and Anagrams
This resource contains a variety of differentiated worksheets and activities on Roald Dahl's books including Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny Champion of the World, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Twits, Boy, The Giraffe, Pelly and Me, The Enormous Crocodile, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot and The Witches.
It is an ideal resource on Roald Dahl Day in September and on Book Day. Answers are also provided.
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Roald Dahl PowerPoint Lesson / Assembly
Roald Dahl SIMPLE TEXT PowerPoint Presentation
Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz - 100 Questions
Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz - 50 Questions
Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters
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This resource contains a word search on Hanukkah - The Jewish festival of Lights.
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This resource contains a set of colouring pages for the Jewish Festival of Hanukkah.
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This resource contains a simple recipe to make Latkes - Hanukkah potato pancakes.
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This resource contains a civil rights poster.
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Civil Rights - Set of 20 Quotes Posters
This resource contains 20 inspiring quotes about equality and civil rights from a range of civil right leaders, activists and supporters including Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jesse Jackson, Bob Marley, Rosa Parkes, Booker T Washington, Harriet Tubman, Oprah Winfrey, Frederick Douglas and Fannie Lou Hamer.
This is an ideal resource for Black History Month (African American Month) that falls in October in the UK and February in the USA. There are two versions of this resource - one on a black background and one on a white background. They could be used for a display and to promote discussion.
50 Question Black History Month Quiz
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This is a preview version of a fun Halloween game based on ‘Stop the Bus.’ It is an interactive PowerPoint Game that can be played with the whole class or the whole school in assembly time. Please note that only the pictures denoted by a star can be played in this preview version.
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Stop The Broom! Halloween Themed PowerPoint Game
Instructions
Put pupils into teams of 2-4
Pupils take turns in choosing a picture. Click on the picture. Behind each picture is a letter. The letter will magically disappear so that pupils know the choices left.
Pupils think of one item to go in each category beginning with that letter. A sheet for recording words is provided.
Teams have 60 seconds to complete task. There is a timer on the slide. The witch will gradually disappear and the end of the 60 seconds culminates in a witch’s cackle. ‘Happy’ Halloween music plays in the background whilst pupils complete task.
To return to the image page, click on letter on the top right-hand corner of each slide.
If a team finishes before the 60 seconds, they shout “Stop the Broom!” Click on the slide to activate the witch’s cackle.
Teams score 1 point if they have an appropriate item in the category. They get 2 points if no other team has that word.
The length of time pupils have can be reduced or extended by altering the timing of the witch image.
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This is a paper-based, pub-style Christmas quiz.
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'How to Become a Successful TES Author - Step-by-Step Guide'
I began to produce resources for TES in August 2015. When I look back at my early resources I cringe! I made so many mistakes…. Since then I have come a long way and learned so much. One of my resources made over 900 sales in the space of a few weeks and earned nearly £2000 in royalties.
In this 23-page, step-by-step guide I share my mistakes and my successes to help you avoid making the same mistakes and to become a successful author sooner than you would have done without this guide. I do not claim to have all the answers and ‘my way’ might not be other people’s way.
Author Resource - Excel Sales and Accounts Workbook
This resource will help you to keep an account of the numbers of your sales and earnings each day. It will provide valuable data that will help to inform you how to most effectively manage your business.
This excel workbook will
Keep accounts of daily / weekly / monthly and yearly sales figures and numbers of products sold
Record sales figures in graph format
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each day of the week
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each week of the year
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each month of the year
Provide real-time averages of products sold and sales figures for each year
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Which days are the best for sales
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Observe trends in sales throughout the year
Author Calendar and Planner
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This resource contains a fully editable, simple text 86-slide PowerPoint presentation on Sir David Attenborough.
On 8th May, 2022 Sir David Attenborough, renowned naturalist and prolific wildlife programme producer and presenter, celebrated his 96th birthday. He has captivated, enchanted and charmed people for 70 years with his dulcet tones and unique presentational skills to become a popular, respected and much-loved personality and he is still working!
The PowerPoint focuses on:
His birthdate, birthplace and parentage
His family – siblings and children
His education
His interests
His position in the BBC as BBC 2 Controller and Director of Programmes
His wildlife and natural science programmes
His favourite and most memorable moments in filming and producing programmes
Plants and animals named after him
Interesting facts about him
His major achievements
His patronage of charities and organisations
There are several hyperlinks in the PowerPoint to short clips of his documentaries including Zoo Quest, the lyrebird, the bird of paradise, the penguins, the whale, the lost tribe, the lyrebird, the gorillas of Rwanda and his commentary on Adele, the singer.
A slightly longer, more detailed presentation for older pupils is also available:
David Attenborough Presentation
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This resource contains 36-question PowerPoint quiz on American Independence Day which takes place on the 4th July. 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.
Sample questions include:
On what day is Independence Day in the United States of America?
How many American colonies were part of the British Empire?
What was the name of the petition Congress sent to King George III to see if they could avoid going to war?
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the colonists’ army?
On what date was the Declaration of Independence approved?
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American Independence Day Presentation
This resource contains a fully editable and informative 50-slide PowerPoint presentation on the United States Independence Day.
It focuses on:
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 contains hyperlinks to a short video about American Independence Day, to Independence Day celebrations - parades and firework displays and to the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
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This resource contains a fully editable, 65-slide PowerPoint presentation on Juneteenth Day which takes place in the USA on the 19th June and celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from enslavement.The presentation also contains a link to a short 5-minute video on the history of Juneteenth Day.
The day has gained in significance following recent world wide Black Lives Matter protests over police brutality and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Rayshard Brooks.
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This resource contains an interesting and informative 50-slide PowerPoint presentation on American Independence Day which takes place on the fourth July.
The presentation focuses on:
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.
Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it.
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Fourth July - American Independence Day Quiz
Check out your pupils’ understanding and knowledge of American Independence Day with this accompanying 36-question PowerPoint quiz.
Fourth July - American Independence Day Puzzle Pack
The puzzle pack contains a set of nine differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles, and crosswords. The pack includes three word searches, four anagram puzzles, and two crosswords.
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This resource contains an editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on nouns - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns. All the different types of nouns are explained and examples given.
The PowerPoint contains activities to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' understanding of nouns.
1. An interactive sorting activity that requires sorting different types of nouns into the appropriate category.
2. A timed interactive noun challenge where pupils have to think of nouns in all categories beginning with a certain letter. A worksheet is provided for this on the PowerPoint.
3. Pupils have to identify all the nouns in the poem 'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth. A worksheet is also provided for this.
This resource could be used to introduce nouns or to revise them. It could be used as a one-off lesson or a series of lessons. It would be particularly useful for SATS revision. It is suitable for primary-aged pupils and for older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of the PowerPoint.
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Nouns - Se t of 22 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 22 worksheets on common, proper, abstract, collective and compound nouns. Tasks include identifying and using all the types of noun at word, sentence and text level. These resources would be particularly useful for SATS revision and are suitable for primary aged pupils and for older SEN students.
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This resource contains an editable, 110 question PowerPoint quiz. It is an ideal back to school resource, ideal for an assembly, for tutor time and as an ice-breaker. Each school-themed question has three possible answers, with varying degrees of challenge.
The quiz can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the question mark image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is also provided to allow individuals / teams to record their answers.
Sample questions:
What is the fear of school known as?
What is the fear of scraping your nails on a blackboard known as?
Which king founded Eton College in 1440 as a charity school to provide free education for 70 poor boys?
Which group of animals collective name is described as a school?
When was the school leaving age raised to 16?
What is the French word for school?
Which footballer started a campaign to end child food poverty and to extend the free school meal voucher scheme which MPs originally voted against?
The quiz also contains hyperlinks to:
the world’s oldest teacher (102)
Marcus Rashford and his campaign to extend school meal vouchers
the biggest school in the world with approximately 52,000 pupils and 2,500 teachers
a boat school in Bangladesh
Abo Elementary school - an underground school in New Mexico
a school in Antigua Guatemala made from recycled plastic bottles
A version of the quiz without the hyperlinks is also included.
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