I've been a primary school teacher in the UK for 12 years now and more recently working as a Supply teacher to give me time to work on teaching resources and, my other hobby of machine embroidery. I love helping my fellow teachers, even if in a small way.
I've been a primary school teacher in the UK for 12 years now and more recently working as a Supply teacher to give me time to work on teaching resources and, my other hobby of machine embroidery. I love helping my fellow teachers, even if in a small way.
A simple starter activity linked to revision of the past tense of irregular verbs (I went, I bought) and vocabulary related to shopping.
Suitable for Upper KS2, KS2 or SEN pupils.
Pupils are not given the “rules” for the game, but must listen and try and work out what the rule is - that the things they buy from the supermarket have to be given in alphabetical order. An excellent Speaking and Listening short task.
Worksheet to recap the meaning of prefixes and root words.
Pupils read through the information regarding the meaning of a selection of common prefixes and root words.
They then use the information to complete a table of words made up of prefixes and root words and then write a definition of the words.
Perfect for a starter, teaching observation activity, revision or homework.
Worksheet to recap the meaning of prefixes and root words.
Pupils read through the information regarding the meaning of a selection of common prefixes and root words.
They then use the information to complete a table of words made up of prefixes and root words and then write a definition of the words.
Perfect for a starter, teaching observation activity, revision or homework.
Maths word problems suitable for Higher ability KS1/Lower ability KS2 all around the theme of Cats and Dogs.
Mixture of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, with a couple of two-step questions at the end.
Answers supplied.
A fun, timed, activity for pairs, involving throwing a die and decorating a Christmas tree according to the relevant picture shown in the table below.
Differentiated activity sheets - one with the number and one with the picture of the die face.
Once the timer is up, pupils swap sheets and count the total decorations of each type, to complete the table.
An enjoyable starter for a maths lesson or a fun family homework activity.
Very basic introduction to the concept that letters can be used in the place of unknown numbers.
Students follow the clues, cross out the impossible numbers and are left with the correct answer.
Ideal for introduction to algebra lesson, starter, morning maths or homework.
Would suit LA or SEN pupils.
Information sheets either for students or teachers, detailing the main thoughts/beliefs of the 5 main world religions - Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and Judaism.
Each sheet follows the same format of questions and answers for easy comparison:
What does each religion believe about God and humanity?
What is each religion’s key intention?
How does each religion make moral decisions?
What is each religion’s attitude to creation, community and global issues?
Where does each religion get its inspiration?
How does each religion celebrate their faith?
What are the symbols of each religion?
What stories do each religion tell?
A PowerPoint giving clear information, images, and an introduction to Native Americans. Perfect for learning where the Native Americans were across America, how they lived, how each area and cultural group differed and also a slide on Native Americans today.
A Russian Folk Tale on PowerPoint which is a retelling of the English Gingerbread Man story, for whole class teaching or reading aloud.
Great for comparing stories, part of a teaching unit on Fairy Tales or as inspiration for students to write their own version of a familiar tale.
40 slides with 5 maths questions on each to boost general understanding for LKS2 at the start of the year.
I have used these in my Year 3 class and they enjoy them at the start of the maths lesson or during registration time.
Range of topics and types of questions.
Ideal for morning work, fast finishers, practise or just a bit of fun!
Pack of 10 Maths Brain Bender puzzles for KS2.
Answers supplied.
A fun way for pupils to use their understanding of maths concepts in a fun way.
Ideal for starters, time fillers, early finisher activities, morning activities or homework.
A fun set of 7 Halloween activities: wordsearches, acrostics, word scrambles etc.
Great for early morning activities or fast finishers in the run up the half term holiday and get children in the mood for the celebration. All Answers included.
16 UKS2 maths sheets - A5 size.
15 higher ability questions per sheet, all answers provided.
Various questions based on Y5/6 UK curriculum.
Ideal for starter, revision, fast finishers, booster activities.
Could easily be laminated for a maths corner for students to write their answers on.
16 UKS2 maths sheets - A5 size.
15 middle ability questions per sheet, all answers provided.
Various questions based on Y5/6 UK curriculum.
Ideal for starter, revision, fast finishers, booster activities.
Could easily be laminated for a maths corner for students to write their answers on.
16 UKS2 maths sheets - A5 size.
15 lower ability questions per sheet, all answers provided.
Various questions based on Y5/6 UK curriculum.
Ideal for starter, revision, fast finishers, booster activities.
Could easily be laminated for a maths corner for students to write their answers on.
Pack of 10 writing activities for KS1 - also suitable for those who are unable to write a great deal as there is always space for drawing followed by note making.
Suitable for morning work, time fillers, fast finishers or homework activities.
Differentiated Morning Maths/Fast Finisher Maths activities for UKS2 or revision/booster.
16 question cards for each ability group. 15 questions on each card.
Wide range of questions and all answers given on separate sheets.
Could easily be laminated for students to write on.
