These original writing mats offer a varied and visually engaging way for students to independently increase the depth and breadth of their imaginative writing. Designed on A3, they simply need to printed and given to students before they begin creative writing tasks. They could also be used as colourful word posters to brighten up your classroom and familiarise children with new vocabulary. The benefits of using these resources as writing mats is twofold: Firstly, the vibrant, wide-ranging, and student-friendly landscapes offer students a wealth of new writing stimuli. Secondly, the simple concrete noun labels save substantial learning time, as the effort that students may have previously exerted deliberating over the spellings of the common nouns is vastly reduced. Instead, students have the time to focus upon the teacher's intended key writing focus areas. This resource pack contains 12 completely original, comprehensive landscapes from around the world, including: -The Rainforest -Space -Under the Sea -The Poles -Mountain -Forest -Safari -Desert -Farm -Beach -Park -Town Every image used in this resource pack is licensed for commercial use, and all are cited on a separate document within the pack. This pack can either be purchased alone, or alongside the 'Imaginations Landscapes' writing mats for just 1 pound more.

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills when reading non-fiction texts. It focuses on their reading of an original non-fiction article introducing Mount Everest. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children in years 2-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Papua New Guinea, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains the following sections: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Papua New Guinea Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the Solomon Islands, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains the following sections: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Solomon Islands Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Fiji, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains the following sections: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Fiji Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Samoa, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains the following sections: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Samoa Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of the ‘Atlas of Record-Breaking Adventures’ by Emily Hawkins. This section focuses in more depth on three record breaking areas of Africa: -Botswana: The fastest land mammal; -Ethiopia: The Danakil Desert - hottest place on Earth; -Zambia: The Biggest Waterfall The resource pack includes the extract needed, for the children to read (ideally collectively or in groups). This is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. A vocabulary check helps to secure children’s understanding of any new or unfamiliar language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children across KS2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Bahrain, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Bahrain Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Kuwait, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Kuwait Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

Based on the popular game show ‘Pointless,’ this resource is perfect for use as a whole lesson resource, enrichment option, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change questions. (I’ve also added a blank template so that you can make your own games from scratch). Containing 25 slides of sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning. There are several full rounds of questions to build or revisit knowledge of The Rainforest. Round 1. Countries with Rainforests Round 2. Birds of the Rainforest Round 3. Name the Rainforest! Round 4. Anagrams Round - (Layers of the Rainforest) Round 5. Mammals of the Rainforest The nature of this game ensures that the resource can challenge students of all levels. A blank template has also been added, so that you can create your own games!

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of the ‘Beach Explorer’ book. This section develops children’s understanding of how beaches are formed, and how different plants and animals are adapted to live there. The resource pack includes the extract needed, for the children to read (ideally collectively or in groups). This is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. A vocabulary check helps to secure children’s understanding of any new or unfamiliar language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children across KS2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Malaysia, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Malaysia Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to Cameroon, as a part of their study of place, human and physical geography. It contains the following sections: Overview and Maps; Physical Geography; Human Geography; Comparison with the United Kingdom; Cameroon Timeline; Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This clear and purposeful lessons enables children to begin making comparisons between the UK and Italy, as a part of their KS2 geography study. In this lesson, children learn about the different types of ‘settlements’ before comparing different settlements in the UK and Italy. They consider how the reasons for the formation of settlements is often linked to resources and trade. The lesson includes a 17 slide PowerPoint presentation, guiding learners through the lesson, and a research template for the main activity (provided in both Word and PDF). The lesson is a part of a series of lessons designed to help children to learn the relevant place, human and physical geography knowledge from the KS2 Geography National Curriculum: -‘understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and a region in a European country;’ ‘physical geography, including: climate zones, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes;’ -‘human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy.’ All images used are licensed for commercial use.

This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills when reading non-fiction texts. It focuses on their reading of an original non-fiction text about Nepal. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language. The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The session is best suited for children in years 2-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to North America, as a part of their study of physical and human geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and map; Regions and Countries of North America; Longest Rivers; Highest Mountains; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). The resource is most suitable for students in KS2 or KS3.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the Southern Ocean, as a part of their study of physical and human geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and map; Regions of the Southern Ocean; Southern Ocean Islands; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features; Key Images and Captions. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). The language used is accessible and clear, and a wide range of pictures and maps help to clarify key ideas.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the Arctic Ocean, as a part of their study of physical and human geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and map; Regions of the Arctic Ocean; Arctic Ocean Islands; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features; Key Images and Captions. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). The language used is accessible and clear, and a wide range of pictures and maps help to clarify key ideas.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the Indian Ocean, as a part of their study of physical and human geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and map; Regions of the Indian Ocean; Indian Ocean Islands; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features; Key Images and Captions. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). The language used is accessible and clear, and a wide range of pictures and maps help to clarify key ideas.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students revising knowledge relating to the Atlantic Ocean, as a part of their study of physical and human geography. It contains comprehensive sections on: Overview and map; Regions of the Atlantic Ocean; Atlantic Islands; Human Geography Features; Physical Geography Features; Key Images and Captions. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). The language used is accessible and clear, and a wide range of pictures and maps help to clarify key ideas.