Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Do you need a ready-to-go presentation for the life cycle of a honey bee? This 25 slide PowerPoint is full of pictures (both real photos and clip art) and facts about a honey bee’s life cycle. It makes an engaging introduction to a lesson on bees or could be used to support learning around life cycles or insects/minibeasts.
The Ppt presentation talks through the 4 stages of the life cycle including egg, larva, pupa, and adult honey bee. It also covers, in simple terms, the names of the 3 types of adult honey bees (the workers, drones, and, queen) and their roles. It ends with some information about the threats to honey bees, and some quiz questions.
A couple of the slides are animated so be sure to use this resource in the ‘present’ screen in PowerPoint.
Is this resource editable?
The body text is this resource is editable. Headings and images cannot be edited.
Explore the stages of a clownfish life cycle with this fun foldout activity. This differentiated printable could be used to support learning about life cycles, fish, coral reef habitats, or ocean animals/sea life.
There are 4 similar templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your students’ needs:
Children colour the template and life cycle stages before matching either single-word labels or short descriptions to the pictures. They then glue, cut, and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge around the clownfish.
Children colour the template and life cycle stages. They then sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold.
As above but with a straight cutting edge around the clownfish.
Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the foldout are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside.
Please note, this resource contains a file formatted for letter sized paper with US spelling, and an A4 version with UK spelling.
This resource is 12 pages and is not editable.
Help your students recall and understand the life cycle of an octopus with this foldable craft activity. Use to support learning around ocean animals, life cycles, or sea life.
Options are included for using coloured card, or for pupils to colour the octopus themselves. Pupils will cut out the life cycle stages and put them in order on the tentacles of the octopus before cutting out the parts, gluing, and folding. More fun and interactive than a standard life cycle worksheet!
There are similar 3 templates to choose from (one with the life cycle already sequenced, one to print on coloured card, and one to print on white card for children to colour the octopus).
This resource also includes a ‘label the octopus body parts’ worksheet in black and white, and in colour.
Both US and UK versions are included in the zip file.
These fun accordion foldable activities are a lovely addition to interactive science notebooks and support learning around spring, seasonal changes and life cycles. They are a cross between a worksheet and a craft activity!
This resource is a bundle of 4 life cycle template sets - frog, bean, daffodil and chicken.
Each foldout breaks down the life cycle into 4 or 6 parts. There are options to simply colour the template, cut out and fold (and insert into a notebook if required). Alternatively, there is also an option to add a step of ordering the life cycle stages and gluing them onto the template.
Pupils could complete a foldout, then research the animal/plant they have chosen to find out more about the stages of its life cycle (e.g. the length of each stage). Guidance for this is not included.
Please note, it is not possible to edit these templates.
Explore the stages of a daffodil’s life cycle with this fun folding science craft. Use this activity to support learning about plants, life cycles, spring/seasonal changes, growth or St David’s Day.
Print the black and white templates onto paper or card for pupils to colour and cut out.
There are 4 similar templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your pupils’ needs.
Template 1: Colour the template and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 2: As above but with a simple, straight cutting edge.
Template 3: Draw the life cycle stages onto the template, cut and fold (no glue required).
Template 4: As above but with a simple, straight cutting edge.
Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the daffodil are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside.
US and UK versions of the file are included, as well as some questions to discuss together.
Combine St Patrick’s Day and science with these fun leprechaun dichotomous keys.
This resource gives students the opportunity to practice their skills with 2 variations of dichotomous keys (with couplets and with branches).
There are options for both print and digital. A link to the digital Google Slides version is contained in the teacher notes file.
The print and digital versions are not identical, although they cover the same skills.
What’s included?
Print version (black and white)
Option A: Identify 6 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
Option B: Identify 9 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
Option C: Leprechauns and a blank template for students to write their own key with couplets.
Option D: Identify 8 leprechauns using a key with branches.
Options E1, E2, and E3: Create simple keys with branches for 4 leprechauns.
Digital version (colour)
Option A: Identify 5 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
Option B: Identify 10 leprechauns using a key with couplets.
Option C: Leprechauns and a blank template for students to write their own key with couplets.
Option D: Identify 8 leprechauns using a key with branches.
Options E1, E2, and E3: Create simple keys with branches for 4 leprechauns.
Answer keys are also included.
Help your students practice their classification skills with this free candy dichotomous key activity.
For this activity, pupils will identify the flavors of 9 different sweets using observable features of the wrappers.
What’s included:
Mystery sweets sheet (with and without spaces for the answers)
The dichotomous key with couplets
Answer sheet
2 pages with 4 candies for pupils to write their own key
This is an activity that can be used all year round, or tie into holidays like Valentine’s Day, Halloween or Christmas.
A US and UK version is included.
Help your students recall the phases of the moon in a hands-on way with this set of differentiated foldouts. The finished foldouts look great in an interactive science notebook and can be used to support learning around space, the solar system, the Earth’s moon/lunar phases or for World Space Week. Plus it’s a little different to a standard worksheet!
The phases of the moon in this resource are as seen in the Northern Hemisphere.
This printable activity has 4 options for you to choose from so that you can best match the needs of your students:
Template 1: Colour the phases of the moon, cut, glue and fold.
Template 2 (print in colour): Identify the phases of the moon, write them on the template, glue, cut and fold.
Template 3: Colour the phases of the moon, sequence them on the template, glue, cut and fold. There are 2 label options for this template - one has the letter ‘b’ on the phases of the moon to show students which part to colour black.
Template 4: Colour the phases of the moon, cut and sequence them, write the names of each stage, glue, cut and fold. The phases of the moon include the letter ‘b’ to show which part to colour black.
UK and US versions are included, as well as a visual guide showing how to fold.
A set of colour phases of the moon flashcards (2-to-a-page is also included).
Are you looking for a fun and interactive addition to your food chains topic that’s different from a standard worksheet? This science food chains craft project activity is hands-on, with different animal templates to choose from. Ideal for a KS1 lesson on ecosystems, feeding relationships, or habitats.
The templates
This resource has templates for 4 food chains (lion, grizzly bear, shark and snake).
Each template, excluding the snake, has 2 similar designs (one for easy cutting) and all have 2 label options (one set includes the words ‘producer’ and ‘consumer’). Just choose the template(s) that works best for your children.
Lion: 3-stage food chains (grass, zebra, lion)
Shark: 4-stage food chain (seaweed, fish, seal, shark)
Bear: 4-stage food chain (algae, shrimp, salmon, grizzly bear)
Snake: 4-stage food chain (leaf, snail, frog, snake)
Children colour the animal template and food chains stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold.
Once folded, pupils can hide their food chain by bringing the 2 halves of the template together, then gently pull apart to reveal the inside.
Extension activity
A blank tiger template for a food chain with 3 stages is included. Students can use this to draw/write a food chain. Some basic research is required for this.
How much prep is required?
There is minimal prep required. Print the designs you plan to use on A4 paper. Pupils need coloured pencils, scissors, and glue.
Directions showing where to fold are included (you may wish to make an example beforehand for those who might find folding tricky).
There is a version for both US and UK spelling/paper size.
Is this resource editable?
No, this resource is not editable.
Give your life cycle studies a Halloween twist with this set of foldouts. This resources features templates for the life cycles of a bat, owl, pumpkin and spider.
You could use them to compare the life histories of a bird, mammal, plant and arachnid. They are also great for interactive science notebook or as science centres.
Each life cycle has options that allow you to differentiate for your pupils.
Spider life cycle
There are 3 options so you can select and print the one that best suits your needs and differentiate for your students if required:
Colour the template, cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the simple life cycle name labels, glue cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the life cycle stage description labels, glue cut and fold. This is the option in the preview video.
Pumpkin life cycle
There are 4 pages to choose from:
Colour, cut and fold.
Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
As above but with a simpler cutting edge
Larger version with 2 label options
Owl life cycle
There are 2 templates to choose from:
Colour the life cycle stages, cut out the template, fold
Colour the life cycle stages and cut them out, order/sequence, glue and fold.
Bat life cycle
There are 2 templates to choose from:
Colour, cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
A fun, foldable cut-and-paste activity for exploring the life cycle of a spider. This hands-on resource is a combination of a craft and a science worksheet that you could use for a bugs, arachnids, autumn or Halloween activity. Some teachers have even linked it to the book Charlotte’s Web.
The template options
There are 4 options so you can select and print the one that best suits your needs and differentiate for your class if required:
Template 1: Pupils colour the template and life cycle pictures, match the word or description labels to the images, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 2: As above but with an easy-cut outline around the web.
Template 3: Pupils colour the template and life cycle pictures, cut out the 4 life cycle stages, and arrange them in order, glue, cut, and fold. As with templates 1 and 2, there is an option to use the stage name or short descriptions.
Template 4: Same as template 3 but with an easy-cut outline around the web.
Instructions for students are provided as well as a folding guide with pictures.
What else is included?
Additional printable pages are provided to complement the foldout activity, or to use with early finishers.
Full life cycle printable page (colour)
Label a spider cut and paste (colour and b/w)
Compare the features of a fly and a spider (cut and paste)
Spiders ‘can, have, are’ writing worksheet
US and UK versions of the PDF are included.
Is the file editable?
No, this PDF resource is not editable.
Recap vocabulary associated with fossils with this printable word search activity. There are 12 fossil themed words hidden forwards, backwards, vertically and diagonally.
Ideal as a filler for early finishers or as a quick science activity. Answers included so you don’t have to search for them yourself! Extend the activity by asking children to explain how each word is related to the fossil theme.
The 12 words are:
Fossil
Jurassic
Ammonite
Extinct
Cast
Shell
Bone
Dinosaur
Trilobite
Sedimentary
Paleontology
Rock
Introduce your class to the life cycle of a frog with this PowerPoint lesson and foldable craft activity. The PowerPoint covers the life cycle from frogspawn to adult frog, alongside information about frog features and diet.
Resource 1 - All about frogs PowerPoint
Ribbit! This 25 slide PowerPoint presentation gives younger pupils a basic introduction to frogs, their features and life cycle. This engaging resource contains bright images, clear diagrams as well as animation to help children increase their understanding of these amazing amphibians.
The images are fixed in place but the text boxes allow for you to edit the content as you wish to suit the needs of your learners.
A full video preview of this resource can be viewed - please check this out prior to purchase to see exactly what’s included.
**Resource 2 - Life cycle of a frog foldable activity **
Pupils will love learning about the life cycle of a frog with this fun science craft! This is an engaging activity to support science learning on pond life, amphibians, life cycles, or frogs.
This resource contains 5 different templates so that you can differentiate the activity if needed:
Four part life cycle to colour, cut and fold.
Four part life cycle to colour, cut, order the stages, glue and fold.
Six stage life cycle to colour, cut and fold.
Six stage life cycle to colour, write in the life cycle stages, cut and fold.
Six stage life cycle to colour, cut, order the life cycle stages, glue and fold.
Instructions and pictures showing how to fold are included.
Ribbit! This 25-slide PowerPoint presentation gives younger students a basic introduction to frogs, their features, diet, and their life cycle. This engaging lesson starter contains bright images, clear diagrams, as well as animations to help children increase their understanding of these amazing amphibians.
The images are fixed in place but the text boxes allow for you to edit the content as you wish to suit the needs of your learners.
A full video preview of this resource can be viewed - please check this out prior to purchase to see exactly what’s included.
A fun, seasonal activity to help children understand the life cycle of a Christmas (coniferous) tree from seed, to sapling, to adult tree and seed cones. This cut and paste activity is a hands-on alternative to a science worksheet, and children love opening their foldout to reveal the life cycle stages inside.
Print the templates you require on paper or card. There are several options to allow you to differentiate for your students or to use with different age groups:
Template 1: Colour the Christmas tree and its life cycle stages, cut out the labels, match them to the pictures, glue, and fold.
Template 2: As above, but with a simpler cutting edge around the Christmas tree.
Template 3: Colour the Christmas tree and its life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the stages, glue, and fold.
Template 4: The same as template 3, but with a simpler (straight) cutting edge.
Template 5: Colour the tree, write the life cycle stages on the lines, cut, and fold.
Template 6: The same as template 5, but with a simpler (straight) cutting edge.
Use this activity for science notebooks, or to support a unit on plants, life cycles, winter nature, or Christmas traditions.
Instructions for pupils, including how to fold are included.
A simple science craft activity to introduce or review the life cycle of a bat.
Once the foldout is complete, the 2 halves of the bat are brought together, then are gently pulled apart to reveal the inside.
Use this hands-on alternative to a worksheet to support a lesson on mammals, life cycles, nocturnal animals or bats. You could also use it as a Halloween activity or in an interactive science notebook.
Print out a template for each child. You can use paper or card (paper is easier to fold but card is more robust).
There are 3 templates to choose from
Colour, cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
Colour, sequence the stages (with descriptions) of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold.
You’ll need coloured pencils and scissors. Glue is required if you are using the cut and stick options. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for the folding.
Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen.
This resource is a 7 page PDF and is not editable. US and UK versions included.
These foldable crafts are ideal for science work books, and to support life cycle, growth, plants or seasonal changes units/lessons.
This resource contains PDF templates for 4 different plants - pumpkin, apple, bean plant and sunflower.
For each plant you’ll find at least 2 options (e.g. pupils colour, cut and fold the template, or sequence the life cycle stages before cutting and folding).
Please note, the templates are not editable. Instructions for students are provided including guidance for how to fold.
A fun, foldable activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a bean plant. This printable mini-book would make a great follow-up activity after growing your own beans! Alternatively, use in an interactive science notebook, or for a plants, growing, or seasonal changes unit activity.
Benefits of this activity
Low prep
Children learn about the bean plant life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.
The differentiated templates
There are 5 similar cut and paste templates in the PDF so you can select the one that best suits your needs:
Template 1: Colour the life cycle of a bean plant, cut, and fold.
Template 2: Colour the bean plant life cycle stages, cut out the word labels and match them to the pictures, glue, cut and fold.
Template 3: Colour the bean plant life cycle stages, cut out the life cycle stages, sequence the labels on the template, glue, cut and fold.
Template 4: As above but with a rectangle around the outside for easier cutting.
Template 5: Largest version. Pupils will colour the template and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold.
This is a 10-page PDF. The pictures and text are not editable. UK and US version included.
These fun cut-and-paste foldable sequencing activities are a fun way to learn or review some examples of the life cycle of a bird.
A cross between a worksheet and a science craft, these hands-on resources cover 4 bird life cycles - a penguin, owl, chicken and flamingo.
Each foldout breaks down the life cycle into 4 parts (the penguin and owl also have a 6 part option). The differentiated template options make this a versatile resource to use for science in KS1 or lower KS2.
Life cycle of a chicken templates
Pupils colour, cut and fold their template. The words used are egg, embryo, chick and chicken,
As above but using the words egg, egg hatching, chick and chicken.
Pupils colour their template, cut out the life cycle words, glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. Uses same vocabulary as template 1.
As above but with the same vocabulary as template 2.
Pupils colour their template, sequence the life cycle labels, glue, cut and fold.
Life cycle of a penguin templates
1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures.
2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures.
Life cycle of a flamingo templates
1: Children colour the life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut and fold.
2: As above but with a straight cutting edge.
3: Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold. Option to choose simple labels or descriptions.
4: As above but with a straight cutting edge
Life cycle of an owl templates
1: Children sequence 4 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
2: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
3: Children sequence 6 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
4: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
Pupils could complete a foldout, then research the bird they have chosen and find out more about the stages of its life cycle (e.g. the length of each stage, where they nest, how many eggs are laid at a time). Guidance for this is not included.
Please note, it is not possible to edit these templates. UK and US versions are included.
A fun foldable craft for exploring the stages of a chicken’s life cycle. A great follow-up activity after hatching out chicks! Alternatively, use for a farm animals or Easter/spring activity.
Benefits of this activity
Low prep
Children learn about the chicken life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.
The templates
There are 5 similar cut-and-paste templates so you can select the one that best suits your needs:
Children colour, cut and fold their template. The words used are egg, embryo, chick and chicken,
As above but using the words egg, egg hatching, chick and chicken.
Children colour their template, cut out the life cycle words, glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. Uses same vocabulary as template 1.
As above but with the same vocabulary as template 2.
Children colour their template, sequence the life cycle labels, glue, cut and fold.
Instructions are provided as well as a folding guide with pictures. Please note that this is not an editable resource. Plus, there are versions for UK and US paper sizes.
