A Christmas quiz is a fun way for you and your class to end the term. This is a free sample of a larger general knowledge quiz, which can be found by following the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-quizzes-12212487

Mother’s Day cards are a popular craft activity for primary school children in the run up to Mothering Sunday. A selection of tried and tested ideas, separated into card ideas that are suitable for KS1 and those that are more suited to KS2. For a PowerPoint and English activity about Mother’s Day please see the Mother’s Day bundle on the Primary AllStars shop.

This is a fully editable birthday display for your classroom. There is a balloon for each month and a title for the display. You can add your children’s names or pictures to the correct balloon, so that everyone’s birthday is celebrated.

A selection of mental maths tests to be used in KS2. Quick tests on place value, number bonds, times tables, addition and subtraction. Several copies of each test on each sheet.

Questions that can be used as early morning work, class discussion starters, circle time questions to promote effective communication, thinking through ideas, explaining ideas to others and reasoning. These questions are great to have on the board as the children come into class first thing in the morning or after lunch to settle them down and give them something constructive to discuss in class. They support children who may not be very confident, to communicate their ideas to a partner or the class, without worrying about getting the answer right, as there are no right of wrong answers, they are all just personal opinions. The questions could also be used in a lesson about respecting other people’s opinions.

International Day of Charity is an important celebration to remind us about the work of Mother Teresa and the kindness we can show others by doing helpful, charitable acts. This presentation explores what International Day of Charity is, why it began, who Mother Teresa is and how we can all work together to support this important day. There are suggested questions and discussion points in the notes sections throughout. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about what charity means and how we can all do small acts of kindness every day.

The Great Fire of London was an important event that shaped the development of London as we know it. This presentation explores how the fire began, how London was saved and what happened after the fire. There is a song at the end along with questions and discussion points throughout e.g. around fire safety. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about a key event in English history.

International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic and cultural differences between mother tongues. It has strong links to British Values (especially 'Mutual Respect and Tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs). Promotes individual differences and the need to respect each other’s differences, celebrating them. Presented in an easy to use PowerPoint. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

Burns Night is a Scottish event held to mark the birthday of one of their most famous poets, Robert Burns. This assembly presents children with information about Robert Burns, gives examples of some of his poems, and shows how Burns Night is celebrated. Presented in an easy to use PowerPoint. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

Passover is a major Jewish celebration that occurs in Spring to mark the Israelites escape from slavery in Egypt. This presentation explores the story behind Passover, how it is celebrated and the significance of the Seder plate. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about another culture and one of their important festivals.

Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. This assembly explains what the Commonwealth is and why it is important to celebrate it. There are strong links with British Values in this assembly. Perfect for showing children why the Commonwealth is a key part of our culture, in an easy to use PowerPoint presentation. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

UNICEF’s Day for Change is an event which gives children the chance to learn about what life is like for children in disadvantaged countries. This presentation discusses the work UNICEF does, and how children can help make a difference. Links to British Values. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

Nelson Mandela Day is an international celebration of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This presentation explores his story, what he achieved and the lasting impact his fight for equality had on the 20th and 21st centuries. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about another culture and one of the world’s most important and influential leaders.

International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th March every year. This assembly guides children through considering how influential and important women have been in every sector. It discusses key inventions created by women, as well as those women who had a profound impact on the way our society operates today. The assembly also helps raise the issue of gender stereotyping. So help your children celebrate the brilliance of women in this easy to use PowerPoint presentation. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

Chinese New Year is a festival which celebrates the beginning of next year in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This resource can be used as either a PowerPoint for an assembly on the Chinese New Year, or as a teaching resource to run alongside other Chinese New Year activities, which can be found on the TES PrimaryAllStars shop. It is suitable for all year groups and is fully editable.

St George’s Day is celebrated in various countries around the world, including England, of which he is the patron saint. This presentation guides children through the legend of Saint George, from his humble beginning to the more fanciful myths involving a dragon. It also shows which countries celebrate St George’s Day and some celebrities that were born on this day. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of the life and work of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This assembyl guides children through the story about the life of Saint Patrick, and shows how St Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

April Fool’s Day is an annual event which consists of people playing practical jokes on each other. This assembly explores the origins of the day and how it is celebrated in different countries. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 assemblies, in an easy to use PowerPoint presentation. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

World Storytelling Day is a global celebration of the art of storytelling. This presentation explores the origins of this event, the history of storytelling, how to be a successful storyteller and famous storytellers. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to write creative stories. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on the 14th February to mark the death of the brave priest Valentine. This presentation explores his life and how different countries celebrate this day. You can find an Assembly Bundle containing over 10 assembly PowerPoints for just £3.00 on the PrimaryAllStars TES shop.