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.
Sprinkle some warm and fuzzy vibes in your classroom with this set of 7 Valentine’s Day animated Google Classroom headers. Add the banners to your Google Classroom header space in the same way you would add an image.
Your students will love seeing the moving images featuring hearts, flowers, balloons, and even a dinosaur!
As well as being fun for Valentine’s Day, some of the banners could be used all year round.
Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app - they need to be used on the desktop site. The text and images are not editable.
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.
Updated for New Year 2024
Happy new year! Welcome 2024 by encouraging your class to reflect on the past year, and decide on goals or resolutions for the new year. This foldable activity is a great way to start January with positivity and a good mindset (and is a fun alternative to a worksheet).
This resource contains the following:
A PDF with 3 similar templates, with identical prompts. One template has a straight cutting edge.
A PowerPoint file with 3 blank templates to write your own prompts for pupils. These can then be printed for students to complete and fold.
A Google Slides link (in the PDF) with 3 blank templates to write your own prompts for pupils. As above, this can then be printed for students to use.
A picture to help with folding
The prompts on the pre-written template are:
-My best memory of 2023
-My proudest moment of 2023
-Someone who made me smile in 2023
-This year, I’d like to learn more about…
-My 2024 goal at home is…
-My 2024 goal at school is…
-The month I’m most looking forward to in 2024
-Something I can do for others in 2024 is…
Children colour their template, write/draw their responses in the blank spaces, cut, and fold.
US and UK spelling and paper size included.
¡Feliz Navidad! These cute Spanish Christmas card templates are ready to print and are a quick and easy activity in the lead-up to the holidays. Pupils can colour their chosen Spanish Christmas card design, fold the card in half and then add their own personal greeting inside. They can then give their Spanish Christmas card to a friend, family member, or teacher.
There are 6 designs in this set, all of which you can see in the preview.
Greetings on the cards include:
Feliz Navidad
Felices fiestas
Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo
Está nevado
Please note that the text and images are not editable. A4 and US letter size included.
Add some extra fun to your Google Classroom with this set of French headers. There are 12 evergreen and seasonal designs in this set, all of which can be seen in the preview video.
The messages are:
Bonjour x 3
Bienvenue x 3
Joyeux Noël x 1
Joyeux Halloween x 1
Joyeuses Pâques x 1
Joyeuse saint valentin x 1
Bonne année x 1
Français x 1
Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app - use them with the desktop site. The text and images are not editable.
From the 1st December, use this festive digital advent calendar to count down to Christmas. A fun addition to your daily December routine for KS1 or KS2!
This resource is included as an editable PowerPoint and Google Slides document so you can use the one you prefer. The PowerPoint file has more options for slide transition (especially sounds) but otherwise, both files are the same.
How does it work?
There are 24 slides (one for each day of the month up to 24th December).
A fixed, animated background is included for each slide, and you can add your own text and/or extra images for each day. You could include some mental or physical warm-ups, festive jokes, mindfulness activities, motivational quotes… the choice is yours.
When you’ve filled in your slides, switch to present mode and click one of the numbered doors on slide 1. The link will take you to the corresponding slide.
From December 1st, use this festive digital advent calendar to count down to Christmas. A fun addition to your daily December routine!
This resource is included as an editable PowerPoint and Google Slides document so you can use the one you prefer. The PowerPoint file has more options for slide transition (especially sound) but otherwise, both files are the same.
How does it work?
There are 24 slides (one for each day of the month up to 24th December).
A fixed background is included for each slide, and you can add your own text and/or extra images for each day. You could include some mental or physical warm-ups, festive jokes, mindfulness activities, motivational quotes… the choice is yours.
When you’ve filled in your slides, switch to present mode and click one of the numbered days on slide 1. The link will take you to the corresponding slide.
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.
Add fun and movement to your Google Classroom during the winter months with these winter themed animated headers. Upload to your Google Classroom banner space in the same way you’d add a static image.
There are 20 animated seasonal animated headers in this set (as gif. files) so you can swap them around when you want a change!
They feature penguins, moving snow, and warm winter drinks - just what you need to create a cozy Google Classroom!
Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app - they are designed to be used on the desktop site.
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.
Add fun and movement to your science Google Classroom with this bundle of 16 animated banners. Add these animated science headers to Google Classroom in the same way you would add an image - a quick guide is included if you need it.
There are 16 moving headers in this set (as gif. files) so you can swap them around when you want a change. There are banners with images to cover physics, chemistry, and biology.
You can see 10 of the banners in the preview video.
Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app -they are designed to use on the desktop site.
Add these animated Christmas and happy new year headers to Google Classroom in the same way you would add an image.
There are 11 festive animated headers in this set (as gif. files) including ice skating animals, gingerbread people, baubles, new year fireworks and an elf!
Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app - they are designed to use with the desktop site. The text and images are not editable.
Add fun and movement to your Google Classroom with these animated autumn themed headers.
Add them to the Google Classroom banner area in the same way you would add an image (instructions are provided).
There are 11 headers in this set (as gif. files) including 2 spooky Halloween designs, sunflowers and autumn leaves.
2 additional banners are included for US teachers (fall and thanksgiving designs).
Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app - you’ll need to use them on the desktop site. The text and images are not editable.
Add fun and movement to your Google Classroom by adding an animated header into the banner space. Your students will love logging into Google Classroom and seeing these cute animated banners.
In this set, there are 5 coloruful designs:
2 ‘Welcome to class’ with animated chevron arrows
Moving windmill on a hill
Space scene with rocket (perfect for science classes!)
Dancing flowers with flying bumblebee
Just add the file to the banner space in the same way you’d add a static image. A short guide showing how to do this is included if you need extra help.
Please note, animated banners only work on the Google Classroom desktop site - they are not compatible with the app.
The headers can also be used with Google forms!
See my store for animated banner sets for all year round
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.
These insect life cycle foldable activities make a fun addition to science books. This set of resources looks at the life cycle of a butterfly, honey bee, ladybird and dragonfly.
Pupils will love creating their foldout, then opening to reveal the life cycle inside. These could be used for a lesson on insects or minibeasts, life cycles or habitats.
There are different options allowing you to differentiate the activity if required:
Black and white templates for pupils to colour, cut and fold
Black and white templates for pupils to colour, sequence the life cycle stages, glue and fold.
Instructions and guidance for folding is included.
These certificates are a lovely way to recognise pupils who have shown a growth mindset. Whether they have persevered with developing a new skill, faced a challenging task, learned from a mistake or practiced something until they succeeded, these awards are sure to be well received.
There are 6 designs in this set. Each is bright and colourful and features an animal in a flower pot (to represent growth). This resource is included as a PDF to print and hand write, and as a PowerPoint. Use the PowerPoint to insert text boxes in a chosen certificate, save as an image and then email to a pupil. Guidance is included for this.
The honey bee is one of the most important insects on the planet, pollinating lots of the plants that we eat and use. Help your KS1 or lower KS2 pupils understand its life cycle with this foldable science cut and paste activity.
The finished foldout makes a lovely addition to science books/interactive notebooks. Use for an insect life cycle or honey bee lesson, or as an activity to celebrate World Bee Day in May. Students will love opening their foldout to reveal the life cycle inside!
Benefits of this activity:
-Low prep
-Children learn about the honeybee 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 3 similar printable templates to choose from in this resource allowing you to differentiate or for students to choose their favourite design. Each design includes 4 life cycle stages; egg, larva, pupa, bee.
The templates are not editable.
What else is included?
-Colour poster
-Word wall/flash cards (3 to a page, colour and b/w)
-Label the honey bee body parts cut and paste worksheet
-3 mazes for early finishers of varying difficulty
-Directions for pupils
In total, the PDF is 21 pages.
