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Gemma's Shop

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I am an EYFS teacher who also works within KS1. I am passionate about all things early years, phonics and learning through play. I like to make simple open ended resources that can have many uses where possible. I also run an Etsy shop selling bespoke hand painted greetings cards and nursery decor.

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I am an EYFS teacher who also works within KS1. I am passionate about all things early years, phonics and learning through play. I like to make simple open ended resources that can have many uses where possible. I also run an Etsy shop selling bespoke hand painted greetings cards and nursery decor.
habitats activity sheet
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habitats activity sheet

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simple sheet with opportunities for sentence writing and drawing labeled diagrams to explain what a habitat is and how an animal can be suited to a particular habitat.
seaside rescue story writing
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seaside rescue story writing

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story map and writing frame for children to plan and write an exciting adventure story based at the seaside, using information they have learnt about staying safe by the sea.
introduction to electricity
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introduction to electricity

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notebook presentation containing: staying safe with electricity what is electricity where does electricity come from what appliances use electricity what does a circuit need to light up a bulb which circuits will and wont work and why lo's and success criteria also includes links to web activities
comparing clothes from 1912 and now
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comparing clothes from 1912 and now

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Linked to a topic on the sinking of the Titanic, children are asked to compare and contrast clothes from 1912 and now. Lots of photos of different social groups and activities that require specific clothing to look at. Links well with an activity making paper clothes for paper dolls (looking at how many layers people used to wear).
Fair Trade assembly
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Fair Trade assembly

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Script and Powerpoint for an assembly on the journey of cocoa beans to become chocolate bars, and how choosing fair trade products can help people less fortunate than us.
Abstract Art / Keith Garrow
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Abstract Art / Keith Garrow

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A simple powerpoint exploring abstract art and in particular the expressionistic work of Keith Garrow. Aiming to inspire children to be bold with shape and texture. Leads into collage, paint and printing work well.
cinderella writing frame
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cinderella writing frame

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sime writing sheet with line drawings of key events to support writing. Learning objectives and self assessment success criteria at the end.
colourful vocabulary for word walls
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colourful vocabulary for word walls

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more interesting words for basic colours, in right colours ready to print and cut out for display. I plan on making a colour rainbow on my wall with these on. Some of the words are quite difficult but it's good to aim high!
editable wordsearch
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editable wordsearch

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Wordsearch currently containing HFWs to extend and support learning in spellings lessons. Children are given their new spellings, practice them in their best handwriting, then find them in the wordsearch. Finally they have to use each word in a sentence to show they understand the meaning.
simple word problems
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simple word problems

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word problems about monsters, children have to draw the monsters and write the maths story (mms) or sum underneath.