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Host of the podcast Happy Classroom Happy Life! Selling mainly KS2 resources.

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Host of the podcast Happy Classroom Happy Life! Selling mainly KS2 resources.
Nothing To See Here Hotel by Steven Butler - Guided Reading - LKS2 - VIPERS
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Nothing To See Here Hotel by Steven Butler - Guided Reading - LKS2 - VIPERS

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Here are 24 lessons based on the book The Nothing To See Here Hotel by Steven Butler. Each lesson up to lesson 15 comes with a Powerpoint and a task. Each task if based off of the reading VIPERS. There are 24 tasks planned to be completed in books and 15 of these tasks come with Powerpoints attached. This was taught to Year 4 but can easily be taken and slightly adapted to Year 3 and 5. Each Powerpoint follows the structure: Talk Task (discussion question based on the book) Vocabulary (introducing new words they may come across in today’s reading) Focus (main reading part with a focus question) Deepen (children asked to explain something) Independent Activity (questions in Guided Reading books based on the VIPERS) Exit Pass (summarising quick question) #guidedreading #stevenbutler #KS2reading #LKS2 #VIPERS #year4 #year3 #year5 #guidedreadingunit #nothingtoseeherehotel #thenothingtoseeherehotel #brighton
Year 4 - NCETM Unit 5 - 7 Times Table and Patterns
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Year 4 - NCETM Unit 5 - 7 Times Table and Patterns

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This is a unit of work that is inspired by the planning from NCETM Year 4 Unit 5. The learning outcomes that the NCETM state are covered in this unit if planning are as follows: 1 Pupils represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table 2 Pupils explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of seven 3 Pupils use their knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems 4 Pupils identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables 5 Pupils represent a square number 6 Pupils use knowledge of divisibility rules to solve problems In this unit of work the learning objectives are the following: Revise column method for + and - Count in and multiply by 7 Solve 7 times table problems Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in times tables Identify square numbers Find divisibility rules Find divisibility rules Each lesson follows the Powerpoint slide structure of: Revisit Address Misonceptions Vocabulary Focus Guided Practice TalkTask Deepen Independent Practice These lessons follow a mastery approach and have been commented on by OFSTED as being a great tool for great maths teaching. Print-outs are provided. The following elements are mastery teaching are used throughout: stem sentences, generalisations, high-level vocabulary, the slides allow for a ping-pong approach, clear and varied visual representations, opportunities for using resources etc. Worksheets provided follow the structure of: Fluency, Problem-solving and Reasoning to ensure progression. 3 of these lessons are not intended to be in books and do not come with ‘next steps’ but the rest do. This is to allow next steps and progress to be een within books for that lesson.
NCETM inspired Unit on division - Year 4/ 5 introduction to bus stop method/short division
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NCETM inspired Unit on division - Year 4/ 5 introduction to bus stop method/short division

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I am a maths specialist and have created a unit of work based off of the NCETM spines for division. This starts with the foundations of division and leads into short method/bus stop method for division. I have dived into a variety of high-quality resources including NCETM, White Rose and diagnostic questions. The activities and tasks have been specially designed and ordered to provide a solid understanding of division. There is a real mixture of resources used and combined to create a comprehensive unit that can be delivered straight from this download. Lesson 1: multiply and divide by 11 Lesson 2: multiply and divide by 12 Lesson 3: divide using resources (practical lesson) Lesson 4: divide two-digit numbers with remainders Lesson 5: divide two and three-digit numbers with remainders Lesson 6: use written method for division - no exchange (practical lesson) Lesson 7: use written method for division - no exchange (applying the new skill in books) Lesson 8: Use written method for division with one exchange (practical lesson) Lesson 9: Use written method for division with one exchange (applying the new skill in books) Lesson 10: Revise multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100. Each lesson follows the same maths lesson structure of: Revisit Address Misconceptions Vocabulary Focus Guided Practice Talk Task Deepen Independent Task The ‘Independent Task’ slide has a ‘Now, Next, Last’ visual to promote children’s independence in completing their tasks. The Powepoint is infused with STEM sentences, different representations, practical activities, fluency, and reasoning tasks.
Year 4 Decimals Unit - NCETM and mastery inspired
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Year 4 Decimals Unit - NCETM and mastery inspired

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Here are 3 high-quality lessons on decimals which is intended to follow on straight after the children have been taught a unit on fractions. A unit of fractions is available in my TES shop. The following learning objectives are covered: Lesson 1: Compare decimals (this is a practical lesson with plenty of visuals and explorative activities) Lesson 2: Order decimals (this lesson compares and orders decimals using a variety of contexts such as measurement) Lesson 3: Identify decimal equivalents to fractions (this is a practical lesson with matching activities) Each lesson Powerpoint follows the same maths lesson structure of: Revisit Address Misconceptions Vocabulary Focus Guided Practice Talk Task Deepen Independent Task The ‘Independent Task’ slide has a ‘Now, Next, Last’ visual to promote children’s independence in completing their tasks. The Powepoint is infused with STEM sentences, different representations, practical activities, fluency, and reasoning tasks. #decimals #decimalsfractions #fractions #year4 #NCETM #mastery #unit #
Homework Bundle - Spellings and Times Tables - 9 weeks worth - Year 3 and 4
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Homework Bundle - Spellings and Times Tables - 9 weeks worth - Year 3 and 4

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9 weeks worth of homework! Each week consists of two sets - one for on track learners and one for ‘SEN’ learners. The SEN homework is slightly more visual and goes through the KS1 spellings. The on-track homework takes spellings from the Year 3/4 government spelling list. The homework is intended to be printed double sided with a times table task on one side and spellings on the other. The homework has the due date written on the top of the page which is due in on Fridays but this can easily be amended. #homework #timestables #multiplication #spelling #year3 #year4
Maths unit - multiplication and division patterns
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Maths unit - multiplication and division patterns

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This unit of work is based off the the NCETM Prioritisation and is created to be Y4 Unit 5 which is called ‘7 times tables and patterns’. This is a clear mastery approach to teaching maths. This contains 7 lessons on this unit, plus an extra addition and subtraction revision lesson at the beginning. The objectives for each lesson are: Revise column method for addition and subtraction Count in and multiply by 7 Solve 7 times table problems Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in times tables Identify square numbers Identify square numbers Find divisibility rules Find divisibility rules Each lessons follows a structure which will support children’s understanding. There is at least one slide on each of the following: -Revisit slide (prerequisite skills needed or revision of another previously taught skill) -Address misconception (a slide that is put here to purposely address misconceptions through discussion, solving a problem) -Vocabulary slide -Focus (the teaching of the new skill) Guided practice Talk task (a problem to discuss) Deepen (an opportunity to apply the skill to a deeper question or problem) Independent practice (3 tasks) Deepen/next steps (these can be used as feedback marking or trickier problems to give the children to deepen their understanding)
LGBTQ+ month Lessons - Jin Xing Transgender
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LGBTQ+ month Lessons - Jin Xing Transgender

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This Powerpoint essentially contains two lessons on LGBTQ. This Powerpoint starts with definitions of LGBTQ+. It contains information and history of the rainbow flag. It contains the life story of Jin Xing, a transgender Chinese ballet dancer. There is opportunity to see ballet as a dance that requires muscle and strength with the opportunity of creating short ballet routines in groups. At the end of the Powerpoint is a link to a story called Roxy the Racoon by Alice Reeves. There is an activity to complete that requires children to invent their own inclusive character for a children’s book. These lessons were made with Year 4 students in mind but is very open to all ages. It is easily accessible and explains things simply in a way that all children should understand.
Ancient Maya Unit History Lessons
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Ancient Maya Unit History Lessons

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This is a unit of work for three History lessons on Ancient Maya. They include: The Mayan creation story Mayan Gods What were Ancient Mayan homes like? There are a range of activities such as drawing, designing, researching and creating a fact file.
Year 4 Maths - Translation, Symmetry, Angles, Coordinates Mastery Unit
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Year 4 Maths - Translation, Symmetry, Angles, Coordinates Mastery Unit

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Here are high-quality, well-structured maths lessons created by myself as a maths specialist. I have used a variety of resources from NCETM, White Rose, Maths No Problem and other resources available online. Each lesson has a clear structure: Warm up Address Misconceptions Vocabulary Focus Guided Practice Talk Task Deepen Independent Task Next Step This unit of work includes: 1 lesson on plotting coordinates (a rounding up/summarising lesson) 2 lessons on translating shapes 2 lessons on identifying angle types 2 lessons on identifying and creating symmetry Involved are stem sentences, diagnostic questions, reasoning etc. Independent practice slide contains ‘now, next, last’ key words to break down the tasks for SEN learners. Tasks can be copied and pasted from the Powerpoint and printed to stick in their books.
Loss and Bereavement Lessons Unit
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Loss and Bereavement Lessons Unit

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I taught this to a Year 4 class but this can be used from Year 4 - Year 6. This will support children in knowing how to cope with loss and exploring this and strategies to support them. Included in this are the tasks and links to stories on Youtube so you do not need the physical book yourself.
Growth Mindset PSHE Unit
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Growth Mindset PSHE Unit

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5 ready to teach lessons. Just download and teach! This unit includes a PowerPoint with clear lessons. Included in the lessons are Youtube links to storybooks to support the learning. This unit of work is based off the book ‘Growth Mindset Lessons: Every child a learner’. The planning is taken from Year 2 but is flexible and would also suit Year 3 and year 4. Here are the lesson objectives: Lesson 1: work in a specific role and help a child with a fixed mindset. Lesson 2: identify and describe how we feel when we make a mistake and know which strategies can help us. Lesson 3: debate whether girls should be allowed to be engineers Lesson 4: explain what effort is Lesson 5: set a learning challenge and identify progress #growthmindset #pshe #resilience