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Classroom Management - Brain Breaks
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Classroom Management - Brain Breaks

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These 5 minute Brain Break Activity Cards will give your students a break! A break that some of them so often need! Give them 5/10 minutes to step away from ‘learning’. With these fun activity cards, students will ‘think’ they aren’t learning but having fun, of course, that isn’t true! Task cards are FUN and educational! Many cover lots of learning areas; self-control, speaking and listening, creative form and much, much more! These brain breaks are suitable for students of ALL ages. This resource is FANTASTIC for students with ASD/Aspergers/ADHD and other SEN.
Child Protection, Rights and Rules Activity Pack (KS1/KS2)
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Child Protection, Rights and Rules Activity Pack (KS1/KS2)

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Almost 25 years ago, the world made a promise to children: that we would do everything in our power to protect and promote their rights to survive and thrive, to learn and grow, to make their voices heard and to reach their full potential. In spite of the overall gains, there are many children who have fallen even further behind. Old challenges have combined with new problems to deprive many children of their rights and the benefits of development. The 20th November is World Children's Day and this pack will enable you to include it as part of your learning this term. The pack can be used all year round. Included in this 25 page pack is everything you need to promote a positive learning environment in your classroom and to tackle the topic of Human Values and Rights of the Child. It includes writing templates, printables (no prep required, just print and go!), mindmaps, project task cards, certificates and more. It touches on the areas of - -Right to be Safe -Right to an Education -Covers areas of learning such as building self-esteem, strength and weaknesses Students will love the tasks and worksheets set out in this pack. Check out the preview!
Winter Maths and Literacy Activity Book (KS1)
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Winter Maths and Literacy Activity Book (KS1)

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This FUN Winter Maths and Literacy Pack will keep your students busy! Included in this HUGE 53 page download- -Over 40 worksheets (resource includes a variety of levels for differentiation) -Addition Worksheets -Subtraction Worksheets -Fraction Worksheets -Creative Writing tasks -Spelling and Vocabulary Worksheets -Fun winter colouring activities -Winter Weather Worksheet -Winter Clothing Worksheet -Over 10 conversation starter task cards (these are great for classroom discussion, if you have five extra minutes before the end of the day) -Resource includes a workbook cover page (if you want to use this as a workbook for early finishers)
Retelling a Story (EYFS/KS1)
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Retelling a Story (EYFS/KS1)

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Retelling stories encourages children to use their imagination and expand their ideas. Included in this pack is the story of a young Princess called Lisa. Lisa is sad until she meets a friend, the frog. The story is simple and easy for children to understand. Sentences are short and concise. Included in the pack is a 'Create your own story / Retell the story book template'. This is differentiated. Included for the LA the story is written out with only a space to draw a picture, for the M/H there is no script, sentences must be constructed and the story must be retold with words and drawings. The download is a total of 39 pages. Included- One Fairy Tale in Colour One Fairy Tale 'DIY' Template differentiated One set of class posters and clipart characters for display purposes. 10 Worksheets to RETELL 1 Poem related to retelling stories Giant Frogs to colour Crowns to colour Violins to colour You have everything you need in this pack to not only have a great lesson but you can also create a Fairy Tale display.
Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 2)
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Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 2)

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This is the second set of my Sight Word Activity Pack. You can find the link below to the first set. Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 82 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) You can find the first set here - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-activity-pack-set-1-11158937 Or you can buy both together here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923
Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 1)
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Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 1)

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Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 81 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) This is the first set (50 sight words with activities to match, the second set can be found in my shop!) Sight Words Activity Pack Set 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-words-activity-pack-set-2-11158940 Or you can buy both together Sight Words Activity Pack 1 and 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923
Improvisation and Role Play Activity Pack (KS3/KS4)
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Improvisation and Role Play Activity Pack (KS3/KS4)

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This resource is excellent for creating entirely new and unplanned characters and scenarios. Included are 100 Improvisation tasks. The resource includes: set lines, alphabetical dialogue, solo and group tasks. Each task card includes some information, this information has been selected randomly and will lead to some humorous drama and dialogue between students. Some task cards include characters and locations, others simply set lines. Task cards state number of students to carry out improv, some require the use of vocal and language constraints and others allow for complete spontaneity. This resource is suitable for KS3 / KS4
Massive Phonics Pack
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Massive Phonics Pack

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This is a HUGE resource. 137 printable no prep pages. It includes: Phonics and Letter Formation (3 Sets with letter formation) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-and-lowercase-letters-11150364 My First Phonics workbook (picture and a word) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/my-first-phonics-workbook-11142214 and one full set of coloured flashcards! Check out the preview by clicking on the image above just to see how HUGE this pack is!
Reading Comprehensions with Questions (KS1)
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Reading Comprehensions with Questions (KS1)

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Included in this download -15 Reading Comprehensions. One comprehension per A4 page. Questions included. Can be used in class or as homework tasks. - differentiated reading comprehensions typically for KS1/lower KS2. The comprehensions can be read to the children and/or they can read alone. These can be used as part of a creative writing task, reading task- closed or guided and/or listening test. For children that are able to answer questions – questions are included. Should you decide not to use these, they can be cut off. Comprehensions include but not limited to- The Airport The Astronaut Big Bugs Spots and Stripes Furry Animals Dinosaurs
Building Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills
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Building Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills

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Word Maps are a must for all lessons. Students should be able to write down any words that they have not understood . This is not confined to literacy alone but can and should be used for all subjects. Words maps are excellent visual aids for those students that find spellings and new vocabulary difficult. Enhancing vocabulary is important across the board as it improves reading levels. Included in this download -10 Differentiated Word Maps Check out the preview!
Location, Direction and Distance Concept Colouring Book for EYFS/KS1
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Location, Direction and Distance Concept Colouring Book for EYFS/KS1

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This 20 page resource is ideal for introducing the concepts of Location, Direction and Distance in the EYFS or to recap in Year 1. The colouring activity sheets clearly show children the difference between -near and far -on and off -beside and between -left and right -inside and outside -above and below -over and under This pack is also suitable for children with ASD who may find understanding direction and position difficult without the use of visual aids. Check out the preview!
Morning Mystery Challenge Questions for Early Years and Key Stage 1  (EYFS/KS1)
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Morning Mystery Challenge Questions for Early Years and Key Stage 1 (EYFS/KS1)

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Thinking Skills is an integral feature of the Foundation Stage. This resource includes 120 cross-curricular questions. Choose one question to display EVERY morning for the children and make it part of CT. This will encourage those weaker students to participate. You can choose several children to answer the question or the class as a whole. You can use this as part of your assessment, questions you should ask yourself- -Can children ask questions and express the need to find out more? - Are they self-critical? Do they accept suggestions from others? Are they open to challenge? -Can they sort, order and classify information? -Can they brainstorm? -Do they appear confident? This resource will develop a high quality thinking environment in the Early Years. It will enhance learning and enable quality thinking experiences. Included- 120 Questions in Powerpoint Format (I have also included the pdf, if you want to print and laminate you can) This resource can also be used for Year 1.
Anti-Bullying Pack (All Year Round Unit of Work - KS1/KS2)
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Anti-Bullying Pack (All Year Round Unit of Work - KS1/KS2)

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Resource Title Anti-Bullying Pack Age/Year Group Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 Total Pages in download ❤ 52 File Type PDF Resource Content ❂ Anti-Bullying Tasks and Scenarios ❂ Over 20 Worksheets ❂ Kindness Task Cards ❂ Real Life Photos showing acts of kindness from people ❂Certificates Check the preview! Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive! @ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly. TOU Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Polly Puddleduck ©2017 Should you require additional Anti Bullying posters - they are available from my shop!
World War I Research and Project Based Task Cards
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World War I Research and Project Based Task Cards

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Included in this download are 40 Project Based Task Cards. These task cards will enable students to critically evaluate ideas, arguments, points of view and develop into autonomous thinkers. It is only through self-research and critical evaluation that students can learn how to analyze and critically evaluate arguments. This resource helps them to develop a sound framework to test their own arguments and advance their own points of view. These task cards include simple questions, a background topic and suggested questions they should look at to interpret and/or analyse. These task cards include simple questions, a background topic and suggested questions they should look at to interpret and/or analyse. Suitable for Upper KS2/KS3/KS4
World War 1 Literacy Pack for Upper KS2/KS3
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World War 1 Literacy Pack for Upper KS2/KS3

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This 49 Page download includes- 3 Differentiated Reading Comprehensions with Questions 15 worksheets that include writing a story, writing a diary entry, research skills and more! Mini Poem Analysis Words and Meanings (these words are differentiated) Writing Templates include: World Peace, Telegrams, Letters to Home Research based tasks on suggested War Heroes (includes War Heroes from different countries around the world) War Hero Discussions and Tasks War Themed Word Wall
Emergent Readers and Writers Christmas Themed Booklet
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Emergent Readers and Writers Christmas Themed Booklet

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Included in this 48 Page resource pack- -15 Writing Templates with Christmas/Winter Pictures and guides lined for writing. These writing templates are differentiated. One set with suggested words and the other without. -2 Acrostic Poem Templates -1 Winter Word Mat -6 specific task based literacy templates -36 Winter Literacy Tub Story Titles for Creative Writing -A set of Connective Flashcards with ‘Winter’ background. -One Winter Writing Tips Poster.
Phonics and Lowercase Letter Formation (EYFS/KS1)
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Phonics and Lowercase Letter Formation (EYFS/KS1)

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This resource is a HUGE pack. It includes 3 sets of each letter with dotted font PLUS a small picture at the top that corresponds phonetically with the letter. In total there are 3 pages per sound making the resource a total of 80 Pages. That's three phonics workbooks OR you can use one copy for tracing with pencil, the other two you could laminate and use as 'write n wipe' boards. Check out the preview!
People Who Help Us Board Games
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People Who Help Us Board Games

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4 People Who Help Us Board Games, perfect for stations or centres. These games are suitable for children aged 5-11 and will encourage speaking and listening between young students.
Project Based Task Cards
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Project Based Task Cards

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Encourages students to understand the difference between biased and balanced arguments. Helps encourage understanding on how to develop a formal balanced argument, verbally and in writing. Project based tasks encourage students to look at a wider variety of connectives to present opposing viewpoints. Suitable for Upper KS2 and KS3
Phonics (Digraphs)
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Phonics (Digraphs)

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DOWNLOAD INCLUDES: -worksheets -mix n match -writing/tracing Suitable for emerging writers and those who are ready to be introduced to digraphs. late eyfs/ks1