Based on the Greek Myth of Pandora’s Box. Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. *Includes captions for children who are not writing and only sequencing and matching the description To differentiate: -Support could cut out and sequence the pictures and match with the captions -Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures -More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’ Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

For use in KS1 or kindergarten. Introduction to senses ppt Worksheets include: Taste: Draw and describe favourite foods. Touch: Sense of touch hunt. Hearing: Go on a sound walk. Smell: Smells search. Sight: Sight hunt.

Based on the story of Chinese New Year: The Great Race. *This version of the story features the Cat who was pushed off the Ox’s back by the Rat The pictures are based on the book illustrated by Dawn Casey. Read aloud videos can be found on YouTube Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. After reading the story, the children need to sequence the muddled up pictures to put the story back into the correct order. To differentiate: Support could cut out and sequence the pictures. The last page has the numbered answers which can stick next to the correct picture if they are unable to do the writing. Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures. More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’. Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

Based on the life story of Mary Seacole. 8 Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. After reading the story, the children need to cut out the pictures and put the story back into the correct order. To differentiate: Support could cut out and sequence the pictures. (The last page has the numbered answers which can stick next to the correct picture if they are unable to do the writing.) Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures. More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’. Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities. I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

Resource for KS1 and Kindergarten. Based on the story of Hansel and Gretel. Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. To differentiate: Support could cut out and sequence the pictures Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’ Black and white. No colour ink needed!

Based on the Greek Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. *Includes captions for children who are not writing and only sequencing and matching the description To differentiate: -Support could cut out and sequence the pictures and match with the captions -Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures -More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’ Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

KS1 or Kindergarten Materials and their properties. An experiment to test waterproof materials based on keeping a bear nice and dry! PPT included to introduce the topic, predictions worksheet and a worksheet to record the results of the experiment.

Based on the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. *Includes captions for children who are not writing and only sequencing and matching the description To differentiate: -Support could cut out and sequence the pictures and match with the captions -Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures -More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’ Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

Based on the life story of Rosa Parks. 6 Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. After hearing her story, the children need to cut out the pictures and put the story back into the correct order. To differentiate: Support could cut out and sequence the pictures. (The last page has the numbered answers which can stick next to the correct picture if they are unable to do the writing.) Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures. More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’. Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities. I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

Can you read the captions, cut out the pictures and put them back in the right order? A lovely reading activity based on the story of Noah’s Ark for children to practise their reading, memory and sequencing skills. -Includes one printable sheet for a child’s personal use. They can read, cut, colour and stick these pictures in the correct order. -Also includes a larger set of the pictures for teaching purposes which can be laminated and used to model the activity or simply used as posters. If you need sequencing and writing activities please see my store for the full range of downloads available. Total Pages 5 pages

This 27 page booklet has been created for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Key Stage 1 children. It has tried and tested favourites for getting to know your new class, such as an ‘All about me’ page, ‘Golden Rules’ drawing and writing page and a ‘My Summer’ postcard writing page. Some of the activities are purposely designed to get the children looking around their new classroom and asking their classmates questions. It is also full of fun activities which could be used as time fillers or finishing activities but can also be a fun way of checking and revising skills such as writing numbers, and recognising sounds. I hope you enjoy it as much as my class did! Back to School Activity Booklet: Contents Page Booklet front cover All About Me Writing Page Spot the Difference 1 My Summer Holiday Postcard Writing Page I Spy – Phonics Round 1 (ck, ff, oo, t, sh, d, p, g) I Spy – Phonics Round 2 ( oo, ay, ou, ee, ai, igh, ow, ea) Spot the Difference 2 Golden Rules Writing Page Class Treasure Hunt Decode the Secret Message 1 Back To School Friend Hunt I Spy – Maths Addition Round Spot the Difference 3 I spy – Maths Subtraction Round Decode the Secret Message 2 Birthday Graph I Spy – Back to School Pictures Back to School Word Search Complete the Classroom pictures Back to School: Classroom Counting What’s In Your School Bag? What Am I? Read and Match Activity Counting and Writing Numbers Reading and using colours Using scissors Measuring classroom objects Spot the Difference 4

Resource for KS1 and Kindergarten. Based on the story of The Princess and the Pea. Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. To differentiate: Support could cut out and sequence the pictures Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’ Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed!

Can you read the captions, cut out the pictures and put them back in the right order? A lovely reading activity based on the life of Rosa Parks for children to practise their reading, memory and sequencing skills. -Includes one printable sheet for a child’s personal use. They can read, cut, colour and stick these pictures in the correct order. -Also includes a larger set of the pictures for teaching purposes which can be laminated and used to model the activity or simply used as posters. If you need sequencing and writing activities please see my store for the full range of downloads available.

Based on the story of Noah’s Ark. Hand drawn pictures for the children to cut out, sequence, write about and colour in. *Includes captions for children who are not writing and only sequencing and matching the description To differentiate: -Support could cut out and sequence the pictures and match with the captions -Core children can sequence and use the word bank to also write about the pictures -More able children can sequence and write independently with given challenges such as ‘Include at least 3 time adverbials’ Sequencing activities usually take a few sessions. Cut, order and stick the activities. Writing captions for the first half of the images Writing for the second half of the activities I usually ask the children to colour after they have met the objectives for that session and finish colouring in at the end. Black and white. No colour ink needed! Total Pages 3 pages

A worksheet to create a character description based on the Rabbit and the Sky People from the story ‘How Rabbit Stole the Fire’. 3 sheets included, slightly differentiated so you can choose the how much the childen are supported. Page 1: Colour the picture, read and fill in the missing words (easy words) Page 2: Colour the picture, read and write a few sentences about the rabbit (words bank with higher level words) Page 3:Colour the picture, read and write a paragraph about the rabbit (words bank with higher level words) Hand drawn picture for children to colour and a word banks included on each sheet.

KS1 and Kindergarten For use with How Rabbit Stole the Fire. This story board planner is best used when printed in A3. Clear guidance is given at the top of each box for how to innovate each part of the story. When I teach this unit, I brainstorm and model each part before I ask the children to record their own ideas. I have included an innovation map, which the children can use if they are stuck for ideas. It might trigger their imagination!

A worksheet to create a character description based on Jack and the giant from the story ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. 3 sheets included, slightly differentiated so you can choose the how much the childen are supported. Page 1: Colour the picture, read and fill in the missing words (easy words) Page 2: Colour the picture, read and write a few sentences about the Jack (words bank with higher level words) Page 3:Colour the picture, read and write a paragraph about the Jack with additional challenge of using connectives (words bank with higher level words) Hand drawn picture for children to colour and a word banks included on each sheet.

KS1 and Kindergarten For use with Cinderella. This story board planner is best used when printed in A3. Clear guidance is given at the top of each box for how to innovate each part of the story. When I teach this unit, I brainstorm and model each part before I ask the children to record their own ideas. I have included an innovation map, which the children can use if they are stuck for ideas. It might trigger their imagination!

KS1 and Kindergarten Activity based on Little Red Riding Hood. Hand drawn pictures for children to cut out and colour the pictures then put the story back in the correct order and write about it. Younger and support children can order the pictures. More able children can write about each picture. Simple wordbank included.

KS1 and Kindergarten Activity based on The Three Little Pigs. Hand drawn pictures for children to cut out and colour the pictures then put the story back in the correct order and write about it. Younger and support children can order the pictures. More able children can write about each picture. Simple wordbank included.