Bring the Great Fire of London to Life for Your Learners Immerse your students in one of the most defining moments in British history with this captivating resource on the Great Fire of London. Meticulously researched and tailored for the UK national curriculum, this engaging resource offers a rich tapestry of historical details, heroic accounts, and enduring lessons from the catastrophic event that reshaped the city. On the fateful night of September 2, 1666, a simple bakery fire in Pudding Lane ignited a blaze that would forever change the course of London’s history. As the flames rapidly engulfed the city’s wooden structures, fanned by strong easterly winds, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the raging inferno. From the Lord Mayor’s initial dismissal of the fire to the courageous efforts of King Charles II and his brother James, Duke of York, in organizing firefighting efforts, your students will witness the unfolding drama and the resilience of a city pushed to its limits. The aftermath of the Great Fire, though devastating, paved the way for a remarkable rebuilding effort that reshaped London’s landscape. Explore the innovative architectural designs of Sir Christopher Wren, the influx of skilled immigrants that boosted the city’s prosperity, and the lasting impact on urban planning and fire safety regulations. Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in British history and develop invaluable insights into themes of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of adversity. Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension: Double sided text with fact box and illustration on reverse 2 levels of multiple-choice quizzes 3 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types, including multiple-choice, true/false, cloze sentences, sequencing, short answer, open-ended response, textual evidence questions, and analysis prompts 2 levels of event sequencing with true/false questions 2 Great Fire of London crosswords Answer keys provided Ignite your learners’ passion for history with this immersive exploration of the Great Fire of London and its enduring legacy.

Five times table with doubling and halving (multiply by 10 and halve strategy) Step counting, Visual Animated Grouping, Arrays, Flashcards, Tips and Tricks. All accessible from the main menu linking to each of the following elements: 1) Step counting hands (0-100) 2) Step counting flashcard (0-200) 3) Visual animated grouping of objects (1x5 up to 10x5) using ice-cream, balloons, fidget spinners, coffee cups, - Make a story to go with the visual 4) Arrays of dots with accompanying sums 5) Flashcards of sums in order, then another slide out of order.6) See product:give sum flashcards 7) click-to-show missing answer multiplication wheels (9 versions) 8) Slide that clearly shows product of times five always ends in a zero or a five; with two fix digits and flying in and out tens number 9) Visual explanation of the Multiply by 10 and Halve it trick: unifix cubes of x5 shown with a confused smiley, then unfix cubes showing x10 shown with a happy smiley, which is in turn covered to show that students can think times ten and then halve the answer to get the x5 answer. Includes differentiated multiply by ten and halve worksheets

Doubling and halving using partitioning for 2, 3, & 4 digit numbers. Doubling and halving frames differentiated worksheets. Doubling related to multiplying by 2 and halving related to dividing by 2 with matching sum. Includes blank versions for further differentiation. Includes x2 times table PowerPoint with numerous animated slide pages, 1 page of which represents x2 as doubling.

Alternative spellings for (y)oo Carefully chosen words and matching, clear images following Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 26 planning documents. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘u_e’ as in : use, muse, duke, value, cube, tune. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ue’ as in : cue, venue, rescue, argue, due, hue. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ew’as in : stew, few, new, nephew, mildew. 2 versions of flashcards to support teaching of y(oo) 1)Flashcards with words and image on one card 2)Flashcards with word on one card and image on another card for matching/games Spelling tables for end of week’s review (differentiated - 1 for labeling/1 for sound button drawing) Mixed word list (I usually enlarge photocopy upto A3 and do a reading game - missing one or two words as students listen and try to remember which words were missed) Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Alternative pronunciations for ey. ey = ai / as in they, grey, obey, prey, survey. ey = ee / as in key, money, turkey. To support Phase 5 Week 14 of Letters and Sounds. Includes: Image/Word Cards for sorting into each pronunciation. Memory Reading and Matching image memory game. ey write and link to matching pronunication of ey worksheet (differentiated​) Read, highlight, and write in matching column groups worksheet

Enhance your students’ understanding of grammar with this comprehensive set of Task Cards, Sorting Cards, and Worksheets designed to teach: Countable and Uncountable Nouns, Quantifiers (How Much/How Many), and Determiners (a, an, some, any). What’s Included: 60 Task Cards for Countable and Uncountable Nouns 60 Task Cards for Quantifier Questions (How Much or How Many) 60 Task Cards for Determiners (a, an, some, any) Sorting Cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable 27 Differentiated Worksheets (A4 and A5 versions) Differentiated 3 Levels of Difficulty: Tailored to different skill levels - Easier, Mild, and Tricky - ensuring all learners are challenged appropriately. Engaging: Students can select the correct answer on each task card and record their responses on the provided answer sheets, making this activity perfect for individual practice, small group collaboration, or even homework assignments. Sorting Cards: Perfect for Sorting: Includes cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable. Versatile Use: These cards are not only great for sorting activities but can also be used for display purposes, enriching your classroom environment. Differentiated Worksheets: Comes with matching worksheets where learners can color or circle their answers- perfect for reinforcing concepts in class or at home. With 180 task cards in total, differentiated activities, versatile sorting cards, and comprehensive worksheets, this set offers extensive practice for varied levels of learners. An organised ZIP file with folders and clear file names is also included in the download.

Eight Times Table trick of double-double-double. PowerPoint with an animation showing the double-double-double strategy to help students work out answers when multiplying by 8. Starts with some easier multiplications (1x8, 2x8, 5x8, 3x8), Then covers all the x8 facts upto x12, Then has some trickier numbers to multiply (two digit and three digits) Includes 7 matching style differentiated​ worksheets Also see my Multiplication Strategies pack which includes this trick and other common multiplication strategies; https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-multiplication-strategies-11756501

Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity. “Ask Around: Essential Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Key Features: Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary. Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster. Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Each set of verb sheets covers essential verb tenses in both asking and answering formats: Simple present tense third person singular (What does he do? He verbs or +es) Simple present tense with the modal verb can (What can she do? She can verb) Present continuous tense (+ing form) (What is he doing? She is verb+ing) Simple future tense using auxiliary will (What will she do tomorrow? Tomorrow, she will verb) Simple past tense (What did he do yesterday? Yesterday, he verb+ed) Present perfect tense 1st & 2nd person with auxiliary have/h (Have you ever verb? Yes, I have verb) Identifying and articulating V1 (base form), V2 (simple past), and V3 (past participle) Blank version with just clipart for additional questions or usage Matching flashcards Progressive Levels: 6 sets of question sheets, each with 15 verbs and 9 different verb tense practice versions. Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading. Flashcards Included: Includes 100 matching flashcards for both direct teaching and various flashcard games, perfect for EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Versatile Usage: Ideal for primary school level grammar lessons in the Kagan “Find Someone Who” format. Why Choose “Ask Around: Essential Verbs”? This resource seamlessly integrates essential verb practice with social English, creating a dynamic learning environment. By focusing on verbs and progressing through levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends and feel a sense of belonging. Once familiar with the format, EAL learners can engage independently, allowing others to continue their grade-level work. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool supports EAL students effectively. Also see EAL Newcomer Classroom Nouns and Verbs And phonics vocabulary workbook

Flashcards, worksheets and bingo to support teaching of alternative ‘sh’ Words from Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 28 plan plus additional words following spelling pattern. Alternative spellings for ‘sh’ ‘ci’ = ‘sh’ as in special, social, official, facial, etc. ‘ti’ = ‘sh’ as in station, patience, mention, position, etc. ‘s’ or ‘ss’ = ‘sh’ as in passion, sure, sugar, session, mission, etc. Two version of mini-flashcards (1 with word and image useful for sorting / 1 with word and image on seperate cards for matching/games) using 58 carefully chosen example words. Bingo A5 sheets (6 words per player) Game using 28 alternative sh words. Images really help to support students understanding of the high level vocabulary. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

To support teaching of spellings for ‘ee’: ee, ea, e_e, ie, y, and ey. (Phase 5 Week 23) ee as in bee, tree, green, cheeks. ea as in beads, steam, read, team. e_e as in delete, complete, even, concrete. ie as in alien, piece, thief, field. y as in happy, funny, chatty, windy. ey as in key, chimney, turkey, journey. Sorting cards,worksheets, illustrated sentences,spelling grids, and clip-art bingo. Illustrated sorting cards (2 versions - 1 with word label and 1 with seperate matching word grid) Each spelling with 12 example words. Differentiated Worksheets for ie = ee y = ee split digraph e_e = ee Spelling tables with word bank (2 versions) Illustrated example sentences for P5 W23 Letters and Sound plan document. Bingo cards and words for split digraph e_e, ee and ea. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

(Letters and Sounds Phase 5) alternative spellings for ‘or’ sorting cards, illustrated sentence, phoneme spotter story, blending for reading sheets and worksheets. Sorting cards/Flashcards, sentences, worksheets and phoneme spotter include: Review spelling of ‘or’ as in for, fork, stork, pork. ‘or’ = ‘al’ as in talk, walk, wall, stalk ‘or’ = ‘our’ as in pour, court, mourn, fourteen. ‘or’ = ‘augh’ as in taught, naughty, caught, daughter. To support teaching of Phase 5 Week 21 Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Repeated addition, arrays and multiplication resources to help children understand the concepts of repeated addition, arrays and multiplication. 2 PowerPoints (2 facts & 5 facts) clearly demonstrate repeated addition and logically introduce groups of items, and then arrays. Includes 12 worksheet activities thoughtfully designed to allow students to develop repeated addition and multiplication skills and understanding. Worksheets include matching activities, cut and sticks, drawing, a booklet to make arrays and other helpful activities. (Most examples focus on the 2s, 5s and 10s facts - some worksheets are differentiated with more challenging examples) Perfect for years 1 and 2.

Split Digraph (Magic E) Flashcards /a_e/, /e_e/, /i_e/, /o_e/ & /u_e/ (long U and long /oo/ u_e) perfect for letters and sounds Phase 5 3 types of flashcard for each split digraph (i.e. 18 sets) Black & white split digraph word with clear illustration on one card Word on one card and illustration on another card (for matching & memory games) Sound button flashcards ALL suggested words from Letters and Sound Phase 5 Planning Document used, PLUS all words from Jolly Phonics suggested word list, PLUS some additional example words.

Visual Multiplication. See video. This PowerPoint is designed to introduce young students to multiplication visually with the use of multiplication input tables. All facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables presented plus 16 other mixed facts. A total of 43 multiplication examples. Different clipart themes for each of the 43 examples allowing for different story scenarios. (e.g. 3x5 uses 3 types of birds with 5 birds in each group) Matching turnaround facts are linked to from each slide. Chosen facts can be directly jumped to from menu slide. Multiplication sum, movement of items from small groups to one large group, and answer controlled by click of the mouse. Designed by a teacher and used in real grade 1 and 2 classrooms.

An introduction of the ‘think multiplication strategy’ to help with division. An animated, interactive PowerPoint presentation with arrays of dots to help students visualize related multiplication and division facts. A partially covered array showing only the number of rows in an array, but not the number of dots in each row is shown, along with a matching fact statement (e.g. “Altogether there are 40 dots”) Students are encouraged to give the multiplication sentence AND related division sentence using the information shown (total number of dots & number of rows/groups) that helps work out the array proportions. e.g. 5 x ? = 40 and 40 ÷ 5= ?. 14 example arrays. Includes 3 level differentiated division / multiplication worksheet in same style, plus colour matching facts for all tables x2-x10

Two versions of differentiated Hinduism Information Texts plus lots of supporting activities and worksheets! This download includes two distinct versions of differentiated Hinduism information texts, each offering a detailed three-page overview of key aspects. Both texts are divided into sections with subheadings, providing in-depth insights into Hindu Beginnings, Hindu Beliefs, The Caste System, Hindu Deities, Rama and Krishna, The Power of Goddess Parvati, Ganesh, Ways of Worship, Priests and Holy Men, Yoga and Meditation, Holy Books and Sacred Stories, and Festivals. This comprehensive Hinduism resource includes 2 differentiated texts (approximate year 6/7 and year 8/9 reading level) and: 90 Double-Sided Vocabulary Flashcards: Featuring 45 essential Hindu words & Gods with two levels of definitions, perfect for dynamic Quiz-Quiz-Trade activities or classroom display. 3 Levels of Multiple-Choice Quizzes. Glossary of Key Hindu Words. Vocabulary Matching Worksheets: Reinforce vocabulary retention. Differentiated Written Response Sheets: Catering to various learning levels, these sheets include both longer written responses and easily accessible single-word or short phrase answers. 2 Crossword Puzzles using key learning from the texts. Hinduism Summary Missing Word Cloze Activity. Equip your students with a deep understanding of Hinduism through varied activities that appeal to different learning styles and levels. Perfect for Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 Download this resource now to enhance your teaching and captivate your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Hindu culture and beliefs. Includes answer keys.

Flashcards, differentiated worksheets, illustrated sentences, spelling grids, sorting activities and crosswords. Spellings for igh (long i): igh, ie, y, i_e, (Phase 5 Week 24) igh as in light, tight, eyesight. ie as in pie, fried, satisfied. y as in dry, cry, deny i_e as in bike, time, smile Sorting flashcards, differentiated worksheets (black and white and colour), illustrated sentences, spelling grids and crosswords. illustrated​ flashcards/sorting cards (2 versions - 1 version with picture and word on 1 card for sorting, 1 version with separate pictures and words for reading/matching). Spelling table with word bank. Illustrated example sentences from P5 W24 Letters and Sound plan document. Various worksheets (labeling, reading, cloze sentence, sound buttons etc) in black and white and colour. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Carefully curated collection of 26 classic fables, designed to enrich your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily digestible for young readers. Additionally, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable, allowing for a thorough understanding of the text. The collection includes beloved tales such as “The North Wind and the Sun,” “The Goose and the Golden Eggs,” “The Tortoise and the Eagle,” and “The Ant and the Dove,” among others. Answer sheets are also included for each fable to facilitate easy marking. This product is an excellent resource for teachers who wish to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of timeless fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Furthermore, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading. Full list of included fables: The North Wind and the Sun The Goose and the Golden Eggs The Fox and the Grapes The Eagle and the Rabbits The Fox without a Tail The Caged Bird and the Bat The Frogs Choose a King The Goat and the Wolf The Rabbits and the Frogs The Thrush and the Jay The Tortoise and the Eagle The Two Stubborn Goats A Swallow and a Spider An Ant and a Pigeon The Ant and the Dove The Bundle of Sticks The Fox, The Grapes and The Berries The Cat and the Mice The Crab and His Mother The Dog and the Egg The Dog and the Wolf The Dog, the Cockerel, and the Fox The Donkey and the Shepherd The Donkey Carrying the Statue The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion

(Letters and Sounds Phase 5) alternative spellings for ‘air’ sorting cards, illustrated sentence, phoneme spotter story and worksheets. 2 versions of clip-art sorting cards with all example words for all 4 spellings for air (air, ere, ear, are) - 1 version picture with word (sort into spelling groups) & 1 version match picture to word (focus on reading) 11 Illustrated sentences (from letters and sound plan + homophone examples) 3 Worksheet focusing on 1 spelling (i.e. air worksheet, ere worksheet, are worksheet) 1 homophone and homograph choice worksheet. 1 phoneme spotter story Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/