This pack contains:
Complete 'story mountain' to demonstrate how children can build their story up (ideal for displays or laminating as story mountain mats!)
Blank version, with lines for pupils to write on
Blank version, with larger boxes with lines for more detail for pupils to write on
Blank version with larger boxes, as above, but also with space for pupils to make notes of their characters and setting
Editable version as a 'Word' document, so you can make the changes you want!
These resources are perfect either for a crime and punishment lesson or as part of a Crime and Punishment day and are suitable for KS2. In line with the new 2014 curriculum for history.
This pack contains:
1. A guide on how to use the resources
2. A role-play script to act out a Tudor courtroom with several 'criminal' characters and a 'judge.'
3. A set of cards naming different tudor punishments for children to research/discuss/put in order of severity
4. A worksheet for the children to use during the practical role-play (see the guide on how to use this.)
A set of maps, perfect for your Ancient Egyptian topic.
Pack contains 5 high-quality black ink hand-drawn map image files:
One simple, blank geographical map of Egypt without 'dots' (perfect to challenge higher ability pupils to locate and label key places in Ancient Egypt)
One simple, blank geographical map , with dots to label.
One geographically detailed map, showing the Nile flood plain, palm trees etc. with 'dot' to label
One geographically and historically detailed map with dot to label
One completed map, with historical and geographical details, labelled
This resource contains everything you need to get started on a new, EASY carousel for guided reading... NOW UPDATED to also include resources for the 5-activity cycle.
(Please note: It does not give you the actual plans or questions, as these need to be tailored to your own pupils and the texts they are studying. It does, however, give you a great starting point for you to use and adapt.)
Easy 4-activity or 5-activity cycle options.
This pack contains:
Consistent group visual symbols, with a space theme (groups are planets, satellites, asteroids, stars and comets.)
Suggested guided reading timetable
Front covers for each group's guided reading folder
Blank planning sheets for each group, covering 8 sessions on one A4 sheet (which is simple enough for the pupils to follow from their folder to see what they need to do - saves time typing it up again!)
'Discovery' activity sheet - pupils work independently in a 'discovery' session, based on a non-fiction text to find out interesting facts. (Black and white & colour versions.)
Group activity cards - print & laminate the cards and display on the table to remind the children (and show any visitors,) what focus they are working on (pre-read, guided read etc.)
Example plan
Example comprehension question sheet
Guidance document with how to use all of these wonderful resources!
Everything you need to set up a reading journal for Key Stage 2. A range of colourful PDF files. Contents include sheets to enable pupils to:
keep track of class or group reading targets
create and track personal reading goals
list books, extracts and other texts pupils are reading
make a chart of different genres they are reading
identify different genres of text using the handy guide sheet
keep a list of completed books (to encourage reading stamina,) using the beautifully hand-drawn bookshelf
note down thoughts during reading
see when they could write down their thoughts during reading, using a handy guide
magpie ideas using the 'piggy word bank' and ideas collection pages
develop reading fluency using the fluency guide
check their fluency progress using the fluency check sheet
If there's anything else you think could be added, please just let me know! I'd love your feedback. Thanks!
Everything you need to set up a reading journal for Key Stage 2. A range of printer-friendly PDF files for you to choose from, or put together to make a comprehensive reading journal. (Please note: Colour version available separately for £5)
Contents include sheets to enable pupils to:
keep track of class or group reading targets
create and track personal reading goals
list books, extracts and other texts pupils are reading
make a chart of different genres they are reading
identify different genres of text using the handy guide sheet
keep a list of completed books (to encourage reading stamina,) using the beautifully hand-drawn bookshelf
note down thoughts during reading
see when they could write down their thoughts during reading, using a handy guide
magpie ideas using the 'piggy word bank' and ideas collection pages
develop reading fluency using the fluency guide
check their fluency progress using the fluency check sheet
If there's anything else you think could be added, please just let me know! I'd love your feedback. Thanks!
A high quality quiz split into three 'rounds' -
The United Kingdom (covering major cities, counties, mountains, rivers and regions.)
Europe (covering countries in Europe, capital cities, rivers and mountains)
The World (covering the 5 world oceans, 7 continents of the world and the longest/ tallest rivers and mountains)
With an answer sheet for each section, so that pupils can work in teams (or individually/pairs,) and write down their answers. Also includes a sheet for each section, providing the answers for all of the questions.
This resource contains a high-quality excel document, with 2014 curriculum statements for History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages for the end of Year 6. Use to assess Year 5 and 6 against this milestone. (Images are from the Year 1 and 2 document to show you some examples of what the document looks like, but the layout and functionality is exactly the same as this Year 5 and 6 document.)
There is space to type in up to 37 names (use separate copies for different classes if needed.) Then, this user-friendly document is ready for you to input your assessment as to how secure you have assessed each child against the objectives.
The document will then calculate the rest for you - it will show you the percentage of objectives that the child is at least secure in (with a suggested overall 'score' for your end of term assessment.) You will be able to see the child's average 'score' of how secure they are with the objectives, the class averages and compare different foundation subjects.
Comments welcome.
Also available:
Year 1 and 2 foundation assessment (Usual cost £4)
Year 3 and 4 foundation assessment (Usual cost £4)
Or get the bundle containing the three documents (to cover Year 1 through to Year 6,) for £8
This resource contains a high-quality excel document, with 2014 curriculum statements for History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages (MFL is optional at KS1) for the end of Year 2. Use to assess Year 1 and 2 against this milestone.
There is space to type in up to 37 names (use seperate copies for different classes if needed.) Then, this user-friendly document is ready for you to input your assessment as to how secure you have assessed each child against the objectives.
The document will then calculte the rest for you - it will show you the percentage of objectives that the child is at least secure in (with a suggested overall 'score' for your end of term assessment.) You will be able to see the child's average 'score' of how secure they are with the objectives, the class averages and compare different foundation subjects.
Comments welcome.
Also available:
Year 3 & 4 foundation assessment (Usual cost £4)
Year 5 & 6 foundation assessment (Usual cost £4)
Or get the bundle containing the three documents (to cover Year 1 through to Year 6,) for just £8
This resource contains a high-quality excel document, with 2014 curriculum statements for History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages for the end of Year 4. Use to assess Year 3 and 4 against this milestone. (Images are from the Year 1 and 2 document to show you some examples of what the document looks like, but the layout and functionality is exactly the same as this Year 3 and 4 document.)
There is space to type in up to 37 names (use seperate copies for different classes if needed.) Then, this user-friendly document is ready for you to input your assessment as to how secure you have assessed each child against the objectives.
The document will then calculte the rest for you - it will show you the percentage of objectives that the child is at least secure in (with a suggested overall 'score' for your end of term assessment.) You will be able to see the child's average 'score' of how secure they are with the objectives, the class averages and compare different foundation subjects.
Comments welcome.
Also available:
Year 1 and 2 foundation assessment (Usual cost £4)
Year 5 and 6 foundation assessment (Usual cost £4)
Or get the bundle containing the three documents (to cover Year 1 through to Year 6,) for just £8
This resource contains a high-quality excel document, with 2014 curriculum statements for History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Computing, Music, Physical Education and Modern Foreign Languages.
There are three assessment documents - assess Year 1 and 2 against the end of Year 2 milestone. Assess Year 3 and 4 against the end of Year 4 milestone and assess Year and 6 against the Year 6 milestone.
(Images are from the Year 1 and 2 document to show you some examples of what the document looks like, but the layout and functionality is exactly the same across all three assessment documents.)
There is space to type in up to 37 names (use separate copies for different classes if needed.) Then, these user-friendly documents are ready for you to input your assessment as to how secure you have assessed each child against the objectives.
The documents will then calculate the rest for you - they will show you the percentage of objectives that the child is at least secure in (with a suggested overall 'score' for your end of term assessment.) You will be able to see the child's average 'score' of how secure they are with the objectives, the class averages and compare different foundation subjects. A guidance sheet is included to assist you in how to use it (very user-friendly,) and rolling it over for subsequent academic years.
Comments welcome.
Individual documents (Year 1 and 2, Year 3 and 4, Year 5 and 6) available. (Usual cost £4 each.)
A handy guide for KS2 pupils (although this includes a word document, so is fully editable,) on writing up a scientific investigation. Written in child-friendly language with an easy-to-follow process, this scaffolds the SC1 investigation element of the curriculum, whilst developing questioning and thinking skills.
This pack contains:
A set of analysis question starters (bloom's taxonmy) written on speech bubbles
A set of analysis questions (as above) with lines to write on
An analysis question mat
Also available: Synthesis and Evaluation (£1 each)
OR... get Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation together with editable versions for £3
This pack contains:
1 large set of 'synthesis' higher order thinking question starters, based on Bloom's Taxonomy with blank space after (print out and get children to write on them, laminate them for display etc.)
1 large set as above, with lines and question mark to laminate and have children create own questions for guided reading etc, or for a working wall display
1 'synthesis question starters mat' as a support tool for your planning, for guided reading activities, display.. whatever you want!
Also available: analysis and evaluation (£1 each) OR get analysis, synthesis and evaluation together in a bundle with editable versions for £3
This pack contains:
1 large set of 'evaluation' higher order thinking question starters, based on Bloom's Taxonomy with blank space after (print out and get children to write on them, laminate them for display etc.)
1 large set as above, with lines and question mark to laminate and have children create own questions for guided reading etc, or for a working wall display
1 'evaluation question starters mat' as a support tool for your planning, for guided reading activities, display.. whatever you want!
Also available: analysis and synthesis (£1 each) OR get analysis, synthesis and evaluation together in a bundle with editable versions for £3
A bundle of the following resources, each with reditable versions for analysis, synthesis and evaluation:
Higher order question starters written on speech bubbles (plain)
As above, but with lines and question marks to write on/laminate and write on etc.
Higher order question sheet with question starters on for each area - analysis, synthesis and evaluation
Really handy for guided reading activities, topic displays, science investigations... anything you like!
Separate Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age knowledge organisers for your Prehistoric Britain topic. All Powerpoint presentations with key events and vocabulary from the time. Aimed at Year 3/4 but can easily be adapted to suit different year groups.