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The Unadoptables - Hana Tooke - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of Hana Tooke’s ‘The Unadoptables.’
The resource pack includes the extract needed. 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 in years 4-6, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
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Michael Rosen Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills, whilst introducing them to the novels of popular children’s author Michael Rosen.
The three sessions include the extracts/ texts and presentations for the whole class reading sessions on:
-Michael Rosen’s Big Book of Bad Things;
-What is Poetry?
-Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads.
Each whole class reading session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each 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 sessions are best suited for children within years 3-5, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
The resources are also suitable for home/ remote learning.
Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of 'Michael Rosen’s ‘Big Book of Bad Things.’
The resource pack includes the extract needed. This is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills.
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 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads - Michael Rosen - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of Michael Rosen’s ‘Uncle Gobb and the Green Heads.’
The resource pack includes the extract needed. This 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 3-4, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
What is Poetry? Michael Rosen - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of Michael Rosen’s ‘What is Poetry?’
The resource pack includes the extract needed. This 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 4-6, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
Health Heroes - Emily Sharratt - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of the opening section of Emily Sharratt’s ‘Health Heroes.’
The resource pack includes the extract needed. This 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.
Local Artists - East Anglia - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about local art as a part of their art and design study. This organiser covers the work of landscape artists from the East Anglia region.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Significant Artists (John Constable, Thomas Gainsborough, Alfred Munnings);
-Creative Ideas and Examples;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline of Local Painters.
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children.
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).
Cave Art - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about cave art as a part of their art and design study. This was originally used alongside a history study of the Stone Age.
It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Styles and Techniques;
-Significant Places/ Artists;
-Creative Ideas and Examples;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Timeline of Cave Art.
This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for KS2 children.
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).
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Lower KS2 Computing Systems and Networks - Big Bundle!
This resource pack contains the six engaging and informative lessons AND both of the knowledge organisers - all of which have been designed to develop lower KS2 children’s understanding of computers and information technology.
The lessons aim to provide children with a foundation understanding of ideas relating to computers, information technology, networks and the internet.
The lessons included are:
1.Computers and their Benefits
2.Information Technology
3.Computers and IT in the World Around Us
4.Connecting Computers 1
5.Connecting Computers 2
6.The Internet
Each lesson is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and all of the templates/ worksheets needed for the lessons are provided (in both Word and PDF).
The key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing for these year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Lower KS2 Computer Systems and Networks - Lesson Bundle!
This resource pack contains six engaging and informative lessons developing children’s understanding of computers and information technology. They aim to provide children with a foundation understanding of ideas relating to computers, information technology, networks and the internet.
The lessons included are:
Computers and their Benefits
Information Technology
Computers and IT in the World Around Us
Connecting Computers 1
Connecting Computers 2
The Internet
Each lesson is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and all of the templates/ worksheets needed for the lessons are provided (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, these I have used these lessons have been implemented successfully with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing for these year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Computer Systems and Networks (Lower KS2) - Lessons 5 and 6!
This resource pack contains two engaging lessons developing children’s understanding of computers and information technology. They were designed as the final two lessons in a 6-lesson scheme on computer systems and networks - aimed at children in lower key stage 2 (the bundle including all of the lessons is available on this platform).
The two lessons included are:
1.Connecting Computers
Learning Objective:
-Understanding how digital devices are connected.
Success Criteria:
-I can list some of the devices in computer networks;
-I understand what their jobs are in the network;
-I can explain what would happen if one part of the network of were taken away.
2.The Internet
Learning Objective:
-Understanding what the internet is and identifying some of its uses.
Success Criteria:
-I can define what the internet is.
-I understand the job of a router.
-I can use the internet to find out required information.
The learning is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (28 slides in total) and all of the worksheets/ templates needed for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Computer Systems and Networks (Lower KS2) - Lessons 3 and 4!
This resource pack contains two engaging lessons developing children’s understanding of computers and information technology. They were designed as the third and fourth lessons in a 6-lesson scheme on computer systems and networks (aimed at children in lower key stage 2).
The two lessons included are:
1.Computers and I.T. in the World Around Us
Learning Objective:
-Understanding how information technology is used in the world around us.
Success Criteria:
-I can list some examples of IT in the home;
-I can understand how IT makes some jobs easier or better;
-I can explain some advantages and disadvantages of using computers for writing tasks.
2.Connecting Computers
Learning Objective:
-Understanding how and why computers are connected.
Success Criteria:
-I know what the words ‘connection’ and ‘network’ mean.
-I understand why connections and networks are useful.
-I can explain the role of a network switch.
The learning is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (30 slides in total) and all of the worksheets/ templates needed for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Computer Systems and Networks (Lower KS2) - Lessons 1 and 2!
This resource pack contains two engaging lessons introducing the concepts of computers and information technology. They were designed as the first two lessons in a 6-lesson scheme on computer systems and networks (aimed at children in lower key stage 2).
The two lessons included are:
Computers and their Benefits
-Learning Objective: Understanding the features of computers, and why they are useful.
-Success Criteria:
-I can list some examples of computers;
-I can identify the input, process and output for a type of computer;
-I can explain some advantages and disadvantages of using computers for tasks.
2.Information Technology
-Learning Objective: Understanding information technology and how it benefits our daily lives.
-Success Criteria:
-I know the difference between a ‘computer’ and information technology;
-I can identify examples of information technology in the school;
-I can design my own information technology device.
The learning is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (28 slides in total) and all of the worksheets/ templates needed for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Introduction to the Anglo-Saxons - Double Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children are provided with an introductory understanding of the Anglo-Saxons, through learning:
-who the Anglo-Saxons were and when they lived;
-how they invaded and inhabited England;
-the names and basic features of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Anglo-Saxon era, and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Answering recall questions based upon the areas of history that they have learnt previously that are pertinent to this topic;
-Defining who the Anglo-Saxons were and when they lived;
-Watching an informative video providing some of the basic facts about Anglo-Saxon life, and then answering questions to show their understanding;
-Learning about how they invaded England, and after much fighting split the land into seven kingdoms;
-Completing a map-based activity to show where the kingdoms were and who lived there;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (around 20 slides), the map template (in both Word and PDF) and the hyperlink to the video.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper KS2 (years 5 and 6) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Big Bundle!
This bundle contains all of the Florence Nightingale lessons, in addition to the knowledge organiser!
The series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the life and significance of Florence Nightingale. Included are 4 double lessons, offering over 8 hours of learning content.
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale - Comparing Historical Sources
Creating Florence Nightingale Timelines
Comparing Florence Nightingale with other Significant Individuals.
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across KS1 (years 1 and 2) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for older year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Florence Nightingale - KS1 History Lesson Bundle!
This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid understanding of the life and significance of Florence Nightingale.
Included are 4 double lessons, offering over 8 hours of learning content.
The lessons included are:
Introduction to Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale - Comparing Historical Sources
Creating Florence Nightingale Timelines
Comparing Florence Nightingale with other Significant Individuals
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across KS1 (years 1 and 2) however, with some adaptations they may be suitable for older year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Florence Nightingale - Comparing with other Significant Individuals!
In this engaging lesson, children compare and contrast 3 female significant individuals from different eras: Florence Nightingale, Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. This was taught towards the end of a Florence Nightingale unit of learning, and so some prior understanding about her life is advantageous.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Using a research template and the resources available to them to find out about either Greta Thunberg or Malala Yousafzai;
-Presenting what they have learnt to other members of the class;
-Comparing and contrasting the life events and characteristics of the significant individuals;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have demonstrated the learning objective and success criteria expectations.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (22 slides), and the research template (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Florence Nightingale - Creating Timelines - KS1 History Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children create Florence Nightingale timelines, based on their learning about the key events in her life.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Completing a card sorting activity, in which they sequence the main events of Florence Nightingale’s life;
-Use this information, and the rules given on the presentation, to create their own Florence Nightingale timetables;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (19 slides), and the resources for the card sorting activity (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Florence Nightingale - Exploring Sources - KS1 History Lesson!
In this engaging lesson, children develop their understanding of Florence Nightingale, through exploring a number of sources, including:
-An image of a ward at the Scutari hospital at the time;
-A map presenting relevant places during the Crimean War;
-Extracts from her personal memoirs and guidance to nurses;
-Uniform lists for nurses at the time.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge Recall - gauging what children already know about Florence Nightingale and gathering what else they would like to know;
-Investigating sources, using the sources provided and a helpful research template;
-Sharing their findings with the other members of their class;
-Demonstrating their understanding through dramatic and creative activities;
-Completing plenary activities to demonstrate their understanding of each of the concepts learnt in the lesson;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (around 20 slides), the sources, and the research template (in both Word and PDF).
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in KS1 (years 1 and 2) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Thomas Hardy Comprehension Activity Booklets Bundle!
These 16-page resource booklets contain a wide range of challenging and engaging comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of a range of Thomas Hardy’s poems. Teachers have found the activities particularly useful throughout teaching, or for exam revision or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the key English Literature assessment objectives - suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and it is clearly highlighted within each task regarding which assessment strands the task is designed to demonstrate.
The resources are provided in both Word (to allow for easy editing) and PDF (to ensure for consistency of formatting between computers).
Activities within each booklet include (amongst many others):
‘Analysing Context’ - helping students to ‘Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.’
‘Analysing Subject Matter, Language and Structure’ - to help students to ‘Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.’
‘Diary Entry’ - to help students to ‘Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Make an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’
‘The Speaker’ - to help students to ‘Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations.’