Start the school year by getting to know your new class with this fun sun craft. Children create a sun with rays to share the special things about themselves. Designed to be used during the first week of school, this activity will help upper KS1/lower KS2 children reflect on what makes them unique - a sweet way to boost self-esteem and confidence. The templates: There are 4 options for the centre of the sun, all of which are included 2-to-a-page: Ready to shine in year two Ready to shine in year 3 Ready to shine in year 4 Ready to shine in my new class The 6 prompts on the rays (which can be changed) are: Positive words to describe me Things that make me smile I would like to learn about My favourite subjects I’m good at Something I want to get better at Is this resource editable? This resource is partially editable. You have the option to change any of the text prompts on the sun’s rays by using the included PowerPoint or Google Slides template. All other parts of the resource are not editable. What are the benefits of this activity? Low-prep Hands-on craft that allows pupils to share about themselves at the start of a new school year Use the completed suns to create a back-to-school display Children practice following directions Develop fine motor and writing skills Help build self esteem and self confidence A great alternative to an ‘all about me’ worksheet What do children need to complete this activity? Printed sun centers and rays Pen/pencil Scissors

Introduce or review the life cycle of a spider with this fun spinner wheel activity. This spider life cycle resource has 2 template design options, and pupils can either colour the life cycle stages, or draw their own. Use for a KS1 (or lower KS2) Halloween, autumn nature, or spiders/minibeasts lesson. The spinner templates There are 2 choices for the top of the template and 2 for the labels (one to colour, and one to draw the life cycle stages on). What else is included? Colour life cycle diagram Life cycle writing page (colour & b/w) Full-page information cards for each stage (colour & b/w). Smaller life cycle pictures and arrows to print and cut into individual pieces. Children can arrange the stages in order and connect them with the arrows. Laminate for longevity. US and UK versions of the PDF Is the resource editable? No, this 12-page PDF resource is not editable.

Introduce or review the life cycle of a dandelion plant with this fun, foldout activity. Pupils will colour the template, match or sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. Use as an alternative to a spring science worksheet, for a plant science lesson, or in an interactive notebook. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the dandelion 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 a science workbook where they can be referenced by children. The differentiated templates -Template 1: Colour the dandelion and life cycle stages, match the words to the images, glue, cut, and fold. -Template 2: Larger template. Colour the dandelion and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut, and fold. There are options to sequence with stage names, or with short descriptions. The outer dandelion is included with a circular edge and with a straight edge (for ease of cutting). Is this resource editable? No, this 10-page PDF resource is not editable. Both US and UK versions of the file are included.

Introduce or review the life cycle of an apple by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep science craft allows KS1 or lower KS2 pupils to sequence 6 life cycle stages: seed, sprout, sapling, mature tree, flowers and fruit. Use for an autumn or Halloween lesson, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plant life cycles activity. Options for this activity There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best: Option 1: Colour the pumpkin and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner. Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. Option 3: Use red or greeen card for the apple. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. For each option, directions for pupils are included. What else is included? Life cycle diagram (colour) Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children. US and UK versions of the PDF Is this resource editable? No, this PDF resource is not editable

Introduce or review the life cycle of a pumpkin plant by making these fun spinner wheels. This low-prep science craft allows KS1 or lower KS2 pupils to sequence 6 life cycle stages: seed, sprout, vine, flowers, green pumpkin, and mature pumpkin. Use for an autumn or Halloween lesson, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plant life cycles activity. Options for this activity There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best: Option 1: Colour the pumpkin and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner. Option 2: Colour version. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. Option 3: Use orange cards for the pumpkin. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner. For each option, directions for pupils are included. What else is included? Life cycle diagram (colour) Full-page description poster for each life cycle stage (colour). These could be printed or displayed on a screen to introduce the life cycle to children. Word search with answers for early finishers. Words (x12) can be found across, down, and diagonally. Solution page included. US and UK versions of the PDF

Take a colourful journey through the life cycle of a butterfly with this 27-slide PowerPoint presentation. This engaging slide show covers the egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly so that your students will have a full understanding of the life cycle. What’s included in the presentation: Real photos of different species of butterflies and their caterpillars Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - some pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. 2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed. This slide show is suitable for KS2 or upper KS1. Check out the video to see a full preview. National Curriculum link Living Things and their habitats Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird

Are you looking for a fun alternative to a worksheet to help your pupils review the digestive system and its organs? This differentiated foldable activity is ideal for interactive science notebooks, learning about the stages of digestion, the human body, or even as an assessment. Science curriculum link: Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans. The templates This resource has 2 templates with multiple label options: Colour the big mouth and parts of the digestive system, cut out the labels and match them to the organs, glue, cut, and fold. There are 2 label options (one with just the names of the organs, the other with descriptions). Colour the big mouth and parts of the digestive system, cut out the stages of digestion and glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. 2 label options (one with just the names of the organs, the other with descriptions). There are versions included with US and UK paper sizes and spellings. You’ll also find a picture guide for pupils showing them how to fold. Please note, this activity covers the parts of the digestive system that food enters: the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum. It does not cover the role of the liver, gall bladder, or pancreas. Benefits of this resource Low-prep Hands-on alternative to science worksheet Can be used as part of an introduction or a review/assessment Pupils learn about the digestive system AND practice following directions/sequencing. Is this resource editable? No, this resource is not editable.

Celebrate your pupils’s successes at the end of the school year with this foldable end-of-year reflection activity. A fun and memorable way for year 3, 4 or 5 children to share their favourite memories before the summer holidays. Use during the last week or day of school to finish the year in a meaningful way. What is the activity? Pupils colour their templates and write their responses to the prompts. They then cut and glue, before folding the template. There are options with ‘goodbye year 3’, ‘goodbye year 4’ and ‘goodbye year 5’. Can the prompts be edited? Yes! Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader to change what’s in the text boxes on the template. Ideas are provided for alternative prompts you could use. Only the text boxes on the template page are editable. No other parts of the PDF can be altered. What are the benefits of this activity? A fun way to reflect that’s a bit different from a standard worksheet Finished foldouts are a sweet keepsake of time spent together Low prep Prompts can be adjusted to suit your learners Creates a sense of pride and self-esteem at the end of the school year Can be used for a classroom display

Are you looking for a fun alternative to a worksheet to help your pupils review the digestive system and organs at KS2? This cute poop foldable activity is ideal for interactive science notebooks, science centres, and to support learning about digestion and human body systems. KS2 science curriculum link: Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans The templates This resource has 3 similar templates with label options for differentiation: Children color, match the labels to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold As above but with a straight cutting edge. Children color, cut out and sequence the parts of the digestive system, glue, cut, and fold. There are 2 label options - one with just the names of the organs, the other with descriptions. There are versions included with US and UK paper sizes and spellings. You’ll also find a picture guide for students showing them how to fold. Please note, this activity covers the parts of the digestive system that food enters: the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum. It does not cover the role of the liver, gall bladder, or pancreas. Benefits of this resource Low-prep Hands-on alternative to science worksheet Can be used as part of an introduction or a review/assessment Pupils learn about the digestive system AND practice following directions/sequencing. Is this resource editable? No, this resource is not editable.

A fun alternative to a standard worksheet to introduce or review the life cycle of a ladybird. Pupils will LOVE that they can open and close their finished ladybird life cycle foldout to reveal the stages inside. This differentiated foldable activity could be used to support a lesson on insects/bugs, symmetry, local nature, minibeasts, or life cycles. Benefits of this activity: Low prep Children learn about the ladybird 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 book where they can be referenced by children. The templates There are 4 similar template options so you can choose the right fit for your pupils. Template 1: Colour the ladybird and the stages of its life cycle, cut out and match the life cycle stage names to the pictures, glue, and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the ladybird. Template 3: Colour the ladybird and the stages of its life cycle, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (2 options, one with the names of the stages, the other with short descriptions), glue, and fold. Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the ladybird. What else is included? Life cycle poster 4 life cycle stage description pages to use as an introduction if required. Label the ladybird cut-and-paste activity. The file is included with both US (ladybug) and UK spelling (ladybird). Is the PDF editable? This resource is not editable.

This KS1 microhabitats (or micro-habitats) activity is a fun way for children to explore where minibeasts would like within a garden. They’ll also think about why different minibeasts prefer different microhabitats. Use this resource to support a year 2 science lesson about local habitats/microhabitats or before exploring the microhabitats in your school grounds. This resource includes: A3 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels) A4 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels) 12 common minibeasts to place in the garden Minibeast ID sheet Guidance notes on how the resource could be used, including follow up questions to explore together. Primary science link: identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including micro-habitats

Explore the impact that plastic has on the environment with this ‘Problem with Plastic’ 27-slide PowerPoint presentation. Use this resource to support a lesson or assembly about plastic pollution for Earth Day (the theme for 2024 is planet vs plastic) or for general environmental awareness. What does the presentation cover? Properties and uses of plastic Why plastic can be a problem What we can do to help (reduce, re-use, recycle) Real-world scenarios to discuss together Is the presentation editable? The presentation is partially editable. Images and slide titles are fixed in place, but each page has an editable text box so you can make changes for your learners if needed. Suitable for both KS1 and KS2 classes. **Please note that the presentation contains an image of a seal trapped in a discarded fishing net. **

Celebrate the last week of school with this fun sun writing craft. Children create a sun with rays showing their best moments from the last school year. Designed to be used before the summer holidays, this activity will help key stage 1 children reflect on ways they have shined - a fun way to boost self-esteem and confidence. Use the finished crafts as a sweet keepsake for pupils, or to make an end-of-year display. Print the suns and the rays on yellow or orange card for pupils to assemble. Directions are included. Just add pens/pencils, scissors and glue! Although designed for KS1, you’ll find an option for year 3 if required. The templates: There are 4 options for the center of the sun, all of which are included 2-to-a-page: I shined in year one I shined in year two I shined in year 3 I shined this year Changing the prompts on the rays If the prompts on the rays need adjusting for your class, you’ll find a PowerPoint file included with text boxes on the rays. You can also edit the text on the rays in Google Slides (with Google fonts only). Other parts of the document are not editable.

Explore the life cycle of a dragonfly with this fun foldable science activity. Pupils will LOVE that they can open their finished foldout to reveal the life cycle stages inside - a hands-on alternative to a worksheet! This printable cut-and-paste activity could be used to support a lesson on insects/bugs, freshwater habitats, or pond life. The also look great in science books. The templates There are 3 templates to allow for differentiation if required. Template 1: Children colour the template, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold. Templates 2: Children colour the template, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence the pictures with stage names or short descriptions. Template 3: As above but with a different dragonfly design for the outside part. What else is included? Full-page description of each life cycle stage (colour) to use as an introduction if needed. Colour poster of the full life cycle. Label the dragonfly body parts cut and paste US and UK versions of the file Please note, this is not an editable resource.

Welcome the New Year in 2025 with this fun, foldout activity for kids. Designed for younger children who may struggle with the concept of ‘goals’, this printable encourages them to think about what they want to ‘try’, ‘learn’, and ‘get better at’ during the coming year. The templates The template is included with 10 different hairstyles, allowing children to create a self-portrait on the front of their foldout. Pupils then complete the middle section with prompts encouraging reflection and thinking about the year ahead. The prompts (not editable) My best memory of 2024 My proudest moment of 2024 This year I will… In 2025 I would like to -try -learn -get better at Also included -Directions for pupils -Versions for both US and UK (A4) paper sizes and spelling -Picture showing where to fold The PDF is 14 pages. Please note, the file is not editable.

A fun activity for early readers at home or school. This resource looks at 4 consonant digraphs - sh, ch, wh, and th (at the beginning of words). The finished foldouts look great in an interactive notebook. For each sound, there is a template that children can use to make their foldout. Firstly they will colour the letters and pictures. Next, they’ll cut out the 4 words and match them to each picture before sticking them down. Pupils will then cut around the outside of the template before folding along the vertical lines. The foldable mini-book can then be closed to show just the letters, then carefully opened to reveal what’s inside. Some children may require extra adult support with cutting or folding. This resource is 11 pages and contains 2 different templates per digraph. There are also written instructions and, a picture showing how to fold. Templates should be printed landscape. The words used for each template are: shark, shoe, shirt, shell shapes, sheep, shelf, shower chair, chick, chips, cherry cheese, chop, chin, chest thread, thorn, three, thumb throne, thick, thunder, thigh whirl, whisk, whistle, whale whisker, who, wheel, wheat US and UK versions are included.

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.

This 34-slide PowerPoint presentation is designed to deepen your pupils’ understanding of what fossils and the fossil record can tell us about pre-historic life. It is particularly suitable for KS2 science. There is a FULL VIDEO PREVIEW so that you can check the suitability of this resource for your learners before purchasing. The presentation covers a variety of examples including: Why are woolly mammoth bones found in the sea? How can a chipped tooth reveal what a giant megalodon shark ate? Can fossils tell us how animals and plants were connected in a food chain? Full of high-quality images and questions, this slide-show lesson will get your students thinking about what fossils can and can’t tell us about animals from the past. Can I edit this? Parts of the presentation are not editable (pictures and headings). However, you can edit any body text to best suit your learners. 2 spare slides are included at the end in case you wanted to add anything. Curriculum links Year 3 describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock Year 6 ‘Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago’

Make your display pop with this fun scaly lettering. Ideal for a Rainbow Fish, mermaids or under the sea display. Each letter/number is in full colour with a mixture of blue, purple and pink scales. This resource includes: A-Z upper case letters a-z lower case letters Numbers 0-9 ! ? & . # , If a symbol you require isn’t included, please let me know and I am happy to add it to the set. Please note, all letters and numbers are individual png. files, not a font for typing. You can insert them into documents and resize as required, or print out as they are onto A4 sized paper. The resource is contained in a zip file which you will need to unzip in order to access. This resource is for classroom use only and must not be used as part of a commercial product.

Do you need a fun activity for teaching life cycles that isn’t a standard worksheet? Help your pupils understand and review the life cycle of a tomato plant with this differentiated sequencing activity. This resource is a printable PDF and suitable for KS1 or early KS2. Children put the life cycle stages from tomato seed to ripe fruit in order on their template. They then cut and fold. The finished foldouts are ideal for an interactive science notebook. This activity could support learning about flowering plant life cycles, plants we eat, summer fruit/healthy eating, or gardening. There are 4 similar printable template options so you can choose what suits your pupils best. Colour the tomato life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages, glue, and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge (rectangle around the outside). Colour the life cycle stages and tomato halves, match the words to the pictures, glue, and fold. Colour the life cycle stages and tomato halves, sequence the stages, glue, and fold. There are 2 label options for this - one has pictures with words, the other with short descriptions. There is also an additional set of cards for sequencing that you can print and use for a small group activity. Instructions are provided, as well as both US and UK paper sizes. This resource is a 13 page PDF.