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.
Why are flamingos pink? How many eggs do they lay? Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this 14-slide PowerPoint presentation, suitable for Key Stage 2.
The presentation covers the egg stage, the growth of the chick and features of an adult flamingo. With interesting facts and real images, your pupils will get to know the flamingo life cycle in an engaging way.
Use to support a lesson on birds, the life cycle of a bird, habitats or exotic animals.
You can see a full preview of the PowerPoint to decide if this resource is right for you. Any purchased download will not have a watermark.
Get your class crazy for crocs and talking about turtles with this bright and informative reptiles display pack. Use to support science learning around classification, animal groups or reptiles.
This resource contains:
Scaly letters to make the reptiles display title. This is presented as a PDF and as a Publisher document (if you want to adjust the size of the letters). Just print, cut and mount.
A3 poster - What is a Reptile?
A3 poster - Who’s Who? The 4 groups of reptiles
9 additional A4 posters with fun facts, and information about reptiles including the heaviest reptile, threats to reptiles, the deadliest snake and why they shed their skin.
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.
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.
Review a fossils unit with this interactive science lapbook. This lapbook is a fun and hands-on way of consolidating children’s research and learning about fossils.
Choose the foldable components that best suit your learners, and the size of the lapbook they are creating. Some of the activities will require pupils to do some of their own basic research.
The template options included in this lapbook resource are:
Cover page
Types of fossil flip book
How an ammonite fossil is formed sequencing activity (accordion style)
Lift the flap fossil facts
Examples of fossils (pocket with cards)
Fill in the blanks reading passage
What’s in a paleontologist’s kit?
What else is included?
Picture showing how to fold the components
Teacher notes
Versions with US and UK paper sizes/spelling
Use this foldable sequencing printable to introduce or review the life cycle of a European stag beetle. This differentiated science activity can be used as part of a lesson or unit about life cycles, insects, beetles, or woodland animals.
Benefits of this life cycle activity
Low prep
Children learn about the stag beetle 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 a science notebook where they can be referenced by children.
The templates
There are 3 templates and multiple label options to choose from:
Template 1: Colour the stag beetle and its 4 life cycle stages, cut out the life cycle labels, match them to the pictures, glue, and fold. As an alternative, children could write their own labels directly onto the template.
Template 2: Colour the stag beetle and its 4 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and sequence them on the template, glue, and fold. There are 2 label options for this - one with the names of the stages, and the other with descriptions.
Template 3: This template has 6 stages (the larval stage is broken down into 3 parts). Children colour the stag beetle and its life cycle stages (2 choices of labels), sequence the stages, cut, glue, and fold.
What you need:
You’ll need coloured pencils, scissors, and glue. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for folding.
Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen.
This resource is a 13-page PDF. It is not editable. The zipped file contains both US and UK versions. There’s also a bonus ‘label the stag beetle’ worksheet included.
Introduce or review the life cycle stages of a mallard duck with this foldable sequencing activity. This fun alternative to a worksheet covers 4 stages of a duck’s life cycle - egg, hatching, duckling, and adult duck. It could be used as part of a lesson on bird life cycles, alongside hatching ducks, or as part of a pond life study.
The templates
The activity templates are differentiated so you can use them with multiple age groups or abilities.
Template 1: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle. Cut out the template and fold.
Template 2: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle (egg, hatching, duckling, adult duck), cut out and sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold.
Template 3: As above but with a straight cutting edge.
Template 4: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (with short descriptions), glue, cut and fold.
Guidance for folding is supplied.
Benefits of this activity
-Low prep
-Children learn about the duck 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.
-Us and UK versions are included in the file.
Please note that this is not an editable resource.
This engaging bundle contains everything you need to introduce plant life cycles to your pupils. It includes a ‘life cycle of a flowering plant’ slide show presentation (in both Google Slides and PowerPoint format with 37 slides), a foldable bean life cycle sequencing activity (10-page PDF), and a free vocabulary word wall.
Use this resource alongside growing your own beans in the classroom, as a spring science lesson, or to support learning about the life cycle of a flowering plant.
37-page plant life cycle slide show
This presentation takes students on a journey through the stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle, from seed to adult plant. With beautiful visuals and clear explanations, this slide show is sure to captivate your students.
Throughout the presentation, students will learn about the different stages of the plant life cycle, including germination, growth, and flowering. They’ll also learn in simple terms about the role of pollinators and fertilisation.
Life cycle of a bean foldout
A fun, foldable activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a bean plant with differentiated templates.
Life cycle of a plant word wall
As an added free bonus, you’ll find a PDF of plant life cycle vocabulary to use as part of a word wall.
UK and US paper sizes/spelling are both included.
If you are introducing food chains to your KS1 pupils, this engaging slide show will walk them through some simple examples. Full of realistic images and real photos, this resource can be used as part of a food chains lesson with your whole class. It is included as both a Google Slides presentation, and as a PowerPoint.
You can see a full video preview before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners.
What’s included in the presentation
27 widescreen slides introducing students to food chains. It covers basic concepts including producers and consumers, and movement of energy.
Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your pupils if needed (images and titles are not editable).
Fun animations - the arrows in the different food chains are animated to really help children grasp the direction they point in.
2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed.
Are you planning a science lesson on the life cycle of a flowering plant? Use this slide show to introduce the plant life cycle to your class, and guide them through the key stages of change and growth.
It is included in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats.
This engaging presentation takes students on a journey through the stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle, from seed to adult plant. With beautiful visuals and clear explanations, this slide show is sure to captivate your pupils.
Throughout the presentation, pupils will learn about the different stages of the plant life cycle, including germination, growth, and flowering. They’ll also learn in simple terms about the role of pollinators and fertilisation.
You could use this resource alongside growing your own plants (especially beans) in the classroom, as part of a spring science lesson, or to support learning about plants and their life cycles.
Is this resource editable?
You can edit the body text on most of the slides to best suit the needs of your learners. Titles and images are fixed in position and are not editable.
Preview
There is a video preview that shows the full presentation so please do take a look at this before purchasing. Please note that the font used for the Google Slides version is Century Gothic (due to Google only allowing their own fonts on their platform).
Introduce or review the stages of a solar eclipse in a hands-on way with this foldable sequencing activity. This fun cross between a craft and a science worksheet has options for annular and total solar eclipses.
Use this resource to prepare for watching an eclipse, or as part of a space or solar system unit. Completed foldouts can be inserted into an interactive science notebook for future reference.
There are differentiated templates so you can choose the options that best suit your students:
Template 1: Colour the sun and stages of an annular solar eclipse, match the pictures to the stage names, glue, cut out the template and fold. Letters indicate which is the Sun/Moon.
Template 2: Colour the sun and stages of an annular solar eclipse, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut out the template and fold.
Template 3: Colour the sun and stages of a total solar eclipse, match the pictures to the stage names, glue, cut out the template and fold. Letters indicate which is the Sun/Moon.
Template 4: Colour the sun and stages of a total solar eclipse, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut out the template and fold.
For templates 2 and 4, there is the option to sequence the stages with the names or with short descriptions.
Also included:
Stage names volcabulary cards (in colour) for both eclipses.
Versions for UK and US paper sizes
Folding guide
Please note, this resource is not editable.
Explore the amazing world of camouflage and how animals use it with this presentation and activities. This resource has a 30-slide introduction PowerPoint/Google Slides slide show, and activities to encourage research skills.
A great way to support learning about animal adaptations.
What is included?
PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation with real photos to introduce animal camouflage. Includes opportunities for students look for hidden animals in the pictures.
Worksheet to record information about how a particular animal uses camouflage (children will need to do their own research for this). Worksheet is included with 15 different animal examples to choose from, and with a version to draw an animal.
Short reading passage with 5 missing words to fill in.
Camouflage a creature activity: Pupils colour an animal (moth or snake outline) to camouflage it with either a printed background or with something in their surroundings (inside or outside).
US and UK versions of all files are included.
Is it editable?
You can edit the body text in the presentation to make adjustments for your learners. The titles and images in the presentation are fixed in place.
The worksheets and other activities are not editable.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a rabbit with this fun, foldable sequencing activity. With differentiated options, your pupils will arrange the stages from newborn to kit, juvenile, and adult rabbit before cutting and folding. Use this resource to support a science lesson about mammal life cycles, pets, or for an Easter or spring craft activity.
The 4 templates
Template 1: Pupils colour the rabbit template, sequence the 4 life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 2: As above but with the straight cutting edge around the rabbit. Ideal for those building their confidence with scissors.
Template 3: Pupils colour the rabbit template, match the life cycle stage names to the pictures, sequence the 4 life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold.
Template 4: Larger version of template 1
What else is included?
Picture showing where to fold the template
Life cycle poster (colour)
Life cycle cards with descriptions (colour and b/w). Print these with the page of arrow cards. Cut out the life cycle stages and arrows for children to sequence to show the life cycle. Use as a small group activity. A version is also included with the pictures and descriptions on separate cards for children to match before putting them in order.
Label the rabbit body parts cut-and-paste worksheet.
Rabbits ‘can, have, are’ writing worksheet.
Rabbit facts page.
Bonus page: Rabbit maze with solution.
US and UK versions of the PDF.
Is the file editable?
This PDF resource is not editable.
Explore the life and work of British filmmaker Sir David Attenborough with this engaging slideshow lesson (PowerPoint and Google Slides) and biography printables/worksheets. This resource will help KS2 pupils understand who David Attenborough is and why his work is important.
What’s included?
Colourful 25-slide presentation included as a PowerPoint file, and with a link to make a copy for Google Slides
Foldable timeline activity for students to record key events in Attenborough’s life/work
David Attenborough flip book template
Biography worksheet
12 discussion prompts (these could also be used for writing)
Word search with solution
US and UK versions of all printable materials
Is the resource editable?
Text boxes in the slideshow allow for some editing if required. Images and titles are fixed in place and cannot be edited.
The PDF (printables/worksheets) is not editable.
Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. This Google Slides whole-class activity is a fun and interactive way to build on pupils’ knowledge of the human skeleton at lower KS2 (year 3 in particular).
Pupils see each picture, identify the body part/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide.
This presentation consists of 23 slides and includes real x-ray images of the skeletal system.
Check out the video preview to see the full resource.
Can this resource be edited?
This resource is partially editable. The images, title page and borders are fixed in place and not editable. The text CAN be amended should you need to make any adjustments for your students.
When you download you’ll receive a 1-page PDF with a link. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy of the presentation for your own Google Drive
Introduce your pupils to the skeletal system with this engaging and informative Google Slides presentation.
This presentation is full of facts and quality images of bones and skeletons. It is suitable for lower KS2, and can support delivery of the year 3 science curriculum.
You can see a full video preview of the resource before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners.
This resource is 30 slides and covers:
Functions of the skeletal system in the human body (movement, protection of organs and support),
Vertebrates/invertebrates definitions and examples
Joints,
Facts about bones
Movement (including muscles)
Questions throughout allow pupils to discuss ideas and thoughts with each other.
Is this resource editable?
Partially. The images, labels, and titles are flattened and cannot be edited. However, you do have the option to edit the body text should you need to make any adjustments for your students.
The download is a 1 page PDF with a link, prompting you to make your own copy of the presentation. You will then be able to present it to your class, or share with pupils via Google classroom.
For other skeletons resources, please see my display pack and X-ray identification activity.
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.
Explore the life cycle of an owl with this fun, foldable science activity. A cross between a worksheet and a craft, this hands-on resource will help pupils recall the owl life cycle from egg, to adult bird.
Ideal for interactive science notebooks, projects on life cycles, owls, nocturnal animals, or even as an alternative Halloween activity. This printable could also be used alongside the Owl Babies story.
The template options
There are 4 similar templates to choose so that you can differentiate as required:
Template 1: Children sequence 4 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
Template 2: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
Template 3: Children sequence 6 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions.
Template 4: As above, but with an easy-cut edge.
Instructions for how to fold are also included, as well as some useful information about each stage.
Please note that the templates are not editable. US and UK versions are included. The resource is 12 pages.
Introduce or review the life cycle of a grasshopper with this foldable sequencing activity and other printables. A fun, hands-on alternative to a standard science worksheet, this resource can be used to support a lesson on insect life cycles, grasshoppers, or bugs.
The templates
There are different template options to allow for differentiation if required:
Template 1: Pupils colour the template and life cycle stages, match the word labels to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold.
Template 2: Pupils colour the template and life cycle stages, sequence the stage, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence with the stage names or with short descriptions.
Also included:
Full-page colour grasshopper life cycle diagram.
Poster with descriptions of the life cycle stages (colour and b/w).
Life cycle questions (with suggested answers) to discuss with pupils during the activity.
Grasshopper flipbook - Children can research grasshoppers and record what they find out. Included with ‘features’, ‘habitat’ and ‘fact’ written on the tabs, or with blank tabs for children to write titles on.
Label the grasshopper cut and paste worksheet and answer page.
Is the resource editable?
No, the PDF cannot be edited.
