Hi! I'm currently a class teacher and Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader working internationally. I trained for my Primary Education BA in London. All of my resources have been trialled and tested by myself so they are of the highest quality and always reviewed for improvements. Please leave feedback and any comments, thank you!
Hi! I'm currently a class teacher and Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader working internationally. I trained for my Primary Education BA in London. All of my resources have been trialled and tested by myself so they are of the highest quality and always reviewed for improvements. Please leave feedback and any comments, thank you!
Maths Sentence Stems KS2 PDF A simple, A4 wordmat providing a range of sentence stems to support students effectively explain their mathematical reasoning. Sentence stems are grouped based on the structure / scenario most appropriate. This resource is appropriate for all of KS2 based on National Curriculum objectives.
White- problem solving
Purple- collaborative discussion
Grey- reflection / effective note taking
Black- mastery / further the investigation
A collaborative game using STEM skills to build the Leaning Tower of Pisa using paper, scissors and tape.
Addition to the game Students are not allowed to use any nouns when communicating with one another (SPAG and SL Focus)
Addition to the game The Destroyer! The role of the destroyer is to listen attentively to another team, if nouns are mentioned, they can destroy some of their building.
Reflection promoted at the end of the task to evaluate the importance of communication and collaboration.
Word Document An editable document to create the perfect letter to your class from NASA. This resources can be used to introduce your topic of Earth and Space in an engaging way plus, bringing purpose to your lessons. Enjoy!
Editable PPT Create a fake Instagram account as a creative and engaging way to introduce a historical figure in History lessons. From clues found the bio and grid post photos, students will be able to build questions about the historical figure and plan a line of enquiry.
Suitable for KS2
Editable template for your needs
Inclusive for all ability of readers to infer and question from the bio text or visual images
Maths Sentence Stems KS1 PDF A simple, A4 wordmat providing a range of sentence stems to support students effectively explain their mathematical reasoning. Sentence stems are grouped based on the structure / scenario most appropriate. This resource is appropriate for all of KS1 based on National Curriculum objectives.
Sentence Stem Types
Breaking it down- scaffold students breaking down problems, identifying patterns and discussing strategies to solve
Proving/Reasoning- Explaining their findings, answers, methods and encouraging a range of representations or strategies
Reflective- Scaffold class discussion, personal reflection and facilitate effective note taking or self-assessment of concepts taugth and what students have understood.
What’s included:
Classic Font Edition- A4 Mat
Open Dyslexic Font Edition- A4 Mat
Snip Friendly Edition- to easily snip and add to teaching slides!
Maths Sentence Stems KS2 PDF A simple, A4 wordmat providing a range of sentence stems to support students effectively explain their mathematical reasoning. Sentence stems are grouped based on the structure / scenario most appropriate. This resource is appropriate for all of KS2 based on National Curriculum objectives.
Sentence Stem Types
Breaking it down- scaffold students breaking down problems, identifying patterns and discussing strategies to solve
Proving/Reasoning- Explaining their findings, answers, methods and encouraging a range of representations or strategies
Reflective- Scaffold class discussion, personal reflection and facilitate effective note taking or self-assessment of concepts taugth and what students have understood.
What’s included:
Classic Font Edition- A4 Mat
Open Dyslexic Font Edition- A4 Mat
Snip Friendly Edition- to easily snip and add to teaching slides!
Success Criteria PDF A simple checklist of strategies (including CPA) that students can use to achieve Mastery in Maths. This resource encourages students to:
work independently
make appropriate choices on how solve problems
accurately explain mathematical reasoning
This resource is aimed for KS1 and includes visual aids to ensure students can access the resource.
Success Criteria PDF A simple checklist of strategies (including CPA) that students can use to achieve Mastery in Maths. This resource encourages students to:
work independently
make appropriate choices on how solve problems
accurately explain mathematical reasoning
This resource is aimed for KS2.
Editable Doc A success criteria/assessment tool covering all KS2 Writing skills.
Use it as a teacher’s assessment tool or place ownership on the students to self-assess and reflect on their application of Writing skills this year.
Editable PPT
Vocabulary cards
Worksheet
To introduce the Working Scientifically vocabulary and elements of a fair test inquiry.
Students identify the inquiry, prediction, hypothesis and variables in the case study worksheet.
Reasoning questions and challenge task provided to stretch students further
PDF A 5 page document providing a range of ‘evidence’ for students to solve the murder of Julius Caesar. Appropriate for KS2, this Murder Mystery lesson allows students to develop Historical Inquiry skills and Reading skills based on the English National Curriculum. The resource has been created to ensure an inclusive approach for all readers to engage with text and images.
Evidence includes:
Facts of people in his life
Images
Eye-Witness reports
Letters
Medical Report
Reading skills development
Infer and support ideas with evidence
Extracting key information from the text
Read and discuss a text with peers
Comprehension to conclude who is guilty for the murder
Scenario/Discussion Cards PDF A range of common problems/situations KS2 student would commonly face in the classroom during learning time. Students can discuss in groups / as a whole class on how they would resolve the issue.
Discussion cards provide opportunity to discuss:
Learning techniques/strategies they know
Encourage independent strategies before asking the teacher
Implement classroom routine/expectations
Importance of monitoring their learning and understanding (Metacognition)
Maths Sentence Stems KS1 PDF A simple, A4 wordmat providing a range of sentence stems to support students effectively explain their mathematical reasoning. Sentence stems are grouped based on the structure / scenario most appropriate. This resource is appropriate for all of KS1 based on National Curriculum objectives.
White- problem solving
Purple- collaborative discussion
Grey- reflection / effective note taking
Black- mastery / further the investigation
14 Page PDF Writing in code posters offers a simple marking system for teachers and students in KS2. Display the codes in the classroom, include them on success criteria, ask students to self-assess by them and use them when highlighting achievement in students’ writing / identifying next step.
Save yourself time by using the codes!
PDF A 2-page encyclopedia on the Roman Army. This resource is appropriate for able Lower Key Stage 2 readers, and Upper Key Stage 2 readers. It is the perfect resource for students to carry out independent research.
Editable PowerPoint A collection of starter activities to aid students building descripitive ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ phrases.
Once all complete, a handout resource can be created with your own class set of creative, descriptive phrases to suppport independent writing tasks.
Editable PowerPoint
Bundle package to create your own ‘Bookstagram’ Themed display. The package includes
Editable Bio Template
Editable Insta post for book reviews
Instagram Logo™
Profile photo circle
Instructions included of fonts required for text
For the ‘Bookstagram’ Title and other amazing features please visit the link below (which I am in no way affiliated with but they are they original creators!) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bookstagram-Reading-Bulletin-Board-4565621?epik=dj0yJnU9a1A0azNNc3dRMEl4c1VDSnJmeHFISmxjM0RuZGdVR2ImcD0wJm49TWJGNGEzOU1fRE1mTmtLMkctdUEwUSZ0PUFBQUFBR0E2TmNN
Editable Word
KS2 Unit providing cross-curricular learning opportunities for Reading, Art and PSHE.
What’s included:
Brief unit of planning provided
Year 3&4 Reading Comprehension Questions
Year 5&6 Reading Comprehension Questions
(In no way affiliated with the author/publishers)