A set of resources to teach the guideline/rule in the Spelling Appendix: Compound words are two words joined together. Each part of the longer word is spelt as it would be if it were on its own. POWERPOINTS: Introduction to writing compound words: Activity for the children to write and check compound words. Making up compound words: Gives a list of words from which compound words can be made. Words containing box: Examples of words with opportunities to write them. Words containing every: Examples of words with opportunities to write them. Words containing play: Examples of words with opportunities to write them. Words containing up: Examples of words with opportunities to write them. PDF: Cards to match up to make compound words. Compound word worksheet: List of individual words for children to select and make new compound words. Compound word worksheet blank Compound word matching game Plus a compound word list

A set of resources to teach the Y1 CEW. The more difficult spellings are covered in individual PowerPoints and give the children different strategies to learn the words. The other spellings are organised into sets (eg is his has us was all have the /z/ sound at the end) PDF The worksheets contain different activities to encourage children to use the CEW in their writing.

A set of resources to recap work covered in Reception: POWERPOINTS: Each PowerPoint lesson contains decodable high frequency words the children will be familiar with. The children are asked to read and then write the words. • SET 1 Two letter words • SET 2 CVC words 1 • SET 3 CVC words 2 • SET 4 CVC words 3 • SET 5 Consonant digraph words • SET 6 Adjacent consonants • SET 7 Adjacent consonants 2 • Words with adjacent consonants: An organised list of words containing adjacent consonants for extra reading practice. GAMES / ACTIVITIES: • Word cards (x7): There is a set of cards for each set of words. • Sets 1-7 HFW lists: Can be used for spelling lists for the children.

A pack of activities and display, looking at Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth I and the times they lived in.

POWERPOINT FILES: Florence Nightingale mind map: To explore what the children already know about Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale introduction: Introduces the concept of famous people, asking how they become famous. It shows some images of Victorian dress, asking the children to find similarities and differences between now and then. A timeline demonstrates how long ago the Victorians lived, and why they were called Victorians. What was it like when Florence Nightingale was alive: A short story about Queen Victoria, and an exploration of life in Victorian times, with images. The life story of Florence Nightingale: A 13 page story of Florence's life from her birth in Italy in 1820 to her death in 1910. The life story of Florence Nightingale in pictures: The pictures that tell a story of her life, for discussion The Crimean War: A short look at the Crimean War; how it began, why British soldiers were there, and what conditions were like. Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War: A 25 page long Powerpoint, explaining Florence's journey to Scutari; what the hospital was like when she got there, and what she did to improve conditions for the men. PRINTABLE FILES: Worksheets Florence - questions: To use as an introduction. Shows a picture of Florence nursing, and asks questions for the children to answer. Victorian health adverts: 7 Victorian adverts for remedies and medicines. Children can look through them and learn about what types of healthcare was available in Victorian times. Story writing sheets: 3 different formats for the children to both sequence the pictures of Florence, and to tell her life story. Pictures of the Crimean War: Photographs and paintings from the time. Hospital before and after: Pictures of the hospital before and after Florence made her changes, with space to write. Journey to Scutari - blank map: A map of Europe for the children to sketch out the route Florence and her nurses took to Scutari. Acrostic poems: 2 versions, one saying Florence, the other Scutari, for children to write their own poems. Poetry: Contemporary poems about the Crimean War and Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale wordsearch: with key vocabulary Writing sheets x 8: 8 different layouts, with a Florence Nightingale border Display / booklets: Florence Nightingale project cover: To put at the front of project work Plus: an adaptable plan in word, showing the learning objectives for the Powerpoints and worksheets, web links, and other cross curricular activities.

A set of resources to print for display

A set of cards; 4 per page (46 pages altogether) with words containing the Y1 digraphs and trigraphs. They can be used for display, flashcards or games. The spelling lists contains groups of spellings in 34 sets.

A set of 15 different PowerPoint lessons on different aspects of life in Ancient Egypt: WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT ANCIENT EGYPT BRIEF HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN KINGDOMS GEOGRAPHY AND LANDSCAPE OF ANCIENT EGYPT ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART ANCIENT EGYPTIAN BELIEFS ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MEDICINE DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT HIEROGLYPHICS MUMMIES AND THE AFTERLIFE PHARAOHS RAMSES II SOCIETY OF ANCIENT EGYPT THE PYRAMIDS WHAT SURVIVED FROM ANCIENT EGYPT Plus a 22 page page pdf file with different black and white illustrations of different Ancient Egyptian everyday life scenes.

An overview of weather and seasons, to use alongside the individual spring, summer, autumn and winter packs.

A set of resources looking at different aspects of spring - the weather, animals, plants etc. The spring powerpoint covers objectives in the Y1 science curriculum, looking at the season of spring and how the weather and day length varies. Also in the set are photographs, vocabulary cards, headings, lettering, borders etc.

A set of resources following the 2014 curriculum, looking at the season of Autumn and how the weather and day length varies.

A set of 9 powerpoint files looking at life during WWII: The Second World War: An introduction to the causes The Blitz: Description of what it was, and what happened during the bombings. Why were children evacuated?: The reasons why What was it like to be an evacuee: Experiences of children, with web-links What did people eat during the war?: Explains why rationing occurred, what kinds of food/meals people had. Women in WW2: What jobs women did What did children & adults do in WW2: Ways of life and pastimes What was it like for people who fought in WWII: Lots of pictures to look at and think about what life was like for soldiers. Children of WW2: Thought-provoking pictures. VE Day: A recap of the main events of WWII and what happened on VE day.

A set of lessons investigating different aspects of Geography in Gweta / Botswana: POWERPOINTS AFRICA - LOCATION IN THE WORLD: Looks at the location of Africa in relation to the UK, and the rest of the world. It names the continents and oceans of the world, and places in Africa the children may be familiar with. It ends with an interactive quiz on the continents and oceans. BOTSWANA - LANDSCAPE: Looks at the topography of Botswana, and different landforms - the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta, the Makgadikgadi Pans; rivers, and savannah. BOTSWANA - CLIMATE: Explains how Botswana is located in the tropics, and how this affects the climate. It shows average minimum and maximum monthly temperatures, and average monthly rainfall totals BOTSWANA - ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Looks at the main problems facing Botswana - drought and desertification, and the solutions underway. BOTSWANA - PARKS AND RESERVES: The Chobe National Park, the Nxai Pan National Park, and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. BOTSWANA - FACTS AND INFORMATION: Looks at the history of Botswana, agriculture, food, school, crafts, and homes, plus fast facts about the flag, coat of arms, population, capital city, borders, currency, language, and religion. GWETA AND BOTSWANA - NATURAL RESOURCES: Investigates diamond mining, agriculture, and crafts, with a look at teh Gweta Natural Resources Trust and how they are supporting local villages. GWETA - WHAT IS IT LIKE?: Shows the location of Gweta, with lots of pictures to study. WORKSHEETS (PDF) AFRICA MIND MAP - to find out what the children already know ROUTE PLANNING - a blank world map for the children to plan their route from home. TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL GRAPHS - For the children to study and answer questions. TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL GRIDS - For the children to convert into graphs.

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD RESOURCES (POWERPOINTS): Why are people wearing Poppies this week? Who do we remember on Remembrance Day Why do we have Remembrance Day? What happens on Remembrance Day? In Flander’s Field. (Poem) DISPLAY (PDF): Lest we forget A4 heading Remembrance Day lettering - includes 'Remembrance Day' which prints out onto 4 A4 sheets for a banner, plus upper and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation to personalise your display.

The powerpoint covers the following: Where is Portugal?: With maps showing the location of Portugal. What is Portugal like?: Images of Portugal; different geographical features Living in Portugal: Pictures of everyday life in Portugal - streets, shops, schools, houses etc. Portuguese people: What life is like in Portugal - culture, traditional dress, language etc The history of Portugal: a brief history from Roman times to present.

A set of whiteboard resources and activities to teach children to identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense. The set also includes a heading for display and an outline adaptable MT plan.

A set of resources to teach about how animals have offspring which grow into adults; the basic needs of animals and the importance of exercise and healthy eating.

A pack of resources following the new science curriculum.

A set of resources following the new science curriculum.

A powerpoint showing a timeline of astronomy.