Model text of 251 words based on George’s Marvellous Medicine with a character focus (mean grandma). Story also presented on ppt/google slides with pictures. Can be used as a model text example to work on character description and/or instructions for making a potion. Then as a format for writing a whole short story.

An art lesson to explore and learn about different painting tools, techniques and effects. LO: To explore how paint can create different effects Slides with success criteria, an exploration task, a video from Kapow to explain the different techniques, guided task on how to create the different effects and plenary discussion questions. Resources needed: paper, sketchbook, paint, palettes, water pots, spatulas, cotton buds, sponges, sand. Can be a stand alone lesson or a good preparation lesson for another art piece. E.g. see my ‘Grant Wood farming landscape paingints LKS2’ lesson.

Sharing a model text version of Cinderella with a setting focus suitable for KS1: power of 3 adjectives (and phrases for HA) similes senses Also sharing a ‘Big Book’ version of the story on slides with pictures. Use the text map picture prompts to teach the story using actions. Thanks for looking - please check out my other resources

A set of poems with a ‘counting’ theme for National Poetry Day 2024. Also a slide deck for a lesson, can be adapted to suit any age group. Enjoy! *Please like and review my resources. Thank you.

A written version of The Papaya That Spoke for use as a Talk 4 Writing model text in Key Stage 1. Emphasis on dialogue - speech verbs, punctuation, new speaker new line. Text includes ‘power of 3’ adjectives and similes. In this bundle you have the model text, annotated text for teachers and a story map (picture prompts version). (Also uploading a ‘big book’ picture version that I did not make but tweaked to match my version of the story. Not sure if allowed to reshare?!) Super fun to teach with actions. Innovations can be written and also created on Puppet Pals usign iPads! Thanks for looking - please check out my other resources too

A planning template to help plan a T4W style 4 week unit of work.

Slides for a KS1 assembly with a focus on Respect including suggested music track, discussion points, Sesame Street video clip and yes/no game. Can be edited to add school values/logos and applicable school respect issues to the yes/no game. Please see my other assembly slides too!

Assembly slides to celebrate Roald Dahl Day on 13th September. Includes music intro, book discussion, character quiz, I say/you say funny RD words. Also, what can we learn from his characters? Reflection slide at the end. Please take a look at my other assemblies too!

Short story inspired by ‘Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx’ linked to Ancient Egypt topic learning. Planned for Year 3, Term 1. Suitable for Y2-4. Grammar - noun phrases, adjectives and prepositions for sessing description. Vocabulary - Ancient Egypt related language Composition - face your fear (opening and ending focus) Please check out my other resources on TES, Youtube and Instagram

Slides for a KS1 Assembly or PSHE discussion on Rules - why we have them, recap of school rules. Includes suggested music track, strange rules from around the world, discussion points and a video story to share. Can be edited to include school values/logos and relevant rules/issues to your school. Please view my other assemblies too!

A short version of Alan’s Big Scary Teeth by Jarvis for use as a Talk 4 Writing model text in Key Stage 1. Emphasis on character description and included adverbs and time connectives too. Also included is the story presented on slides with pictures as a story book. Super fun to teach with actions. Innovations on this have been pirate themed and alien themed. Both produced great results from the children.

A lesson planned for Year 3 but can be adapted for KS1 or lower KS2. Slides to introduce the topic, discussion points and task explanations 6 large information posters about different types of farming in the uk A research task sheet for children to fill in while moving around the room reading the posters A simple map and key task to consolidate the main types of farming in the UK Plenary challenge question on the slides

Group the statements according to the type of farming - arable or pastoral. Cut and stick or colour code them. Useful for a KS2 topic on farming.

A task designed for KS2 which starts with some key vocabulary to define, followed by a selection of photos of foods from around the world. Research task to find out where these foods are produced.

An art lesson linked to a Food and Farming topic. Could also be a stand alone art lesson. LO: To create artwork inspired by a famous artist. Info about Grant Wood with links to a video and a website showing his paintings. Slides with paintings to print and share plus a suggested template for scaffolding. Used with Year 3 - great results. Previous lesson ‘Painting techniques lesson LKS2’ also available.

Model text of 245 words based on Katie in London which can be used to focus on setting or character description. Includes character emotions, similes for London landmarks and time connectives. Original book Katie in London also presented on ppt/google slides. Suitable for Year 2/3 but can be tweaked as appropriate.

A collection of 19 myths and legends from around the world. These are around 250 words each in length. They were created for Year 3 to learn and retell for an oral storytelling lesson. They could be used for many purposes in Years 1 to 6.

Slides to present the learning for Inspire Maths Year 2 Practice Book 2A on Place Value. Includes online resources, games and independent tasks to reinforce the objectives as follows: LO: To recognise numbers to 1000 LO: To recognise the place value of numbers LO: To compare and order numbers to 1000 LO: To order numbers and describe patterns Also attached a task sheet for the compare numbers lesson with challenge.

Model Text of Jack and the Beanstalk for KS1 for teaching story writing. 240 words. Story presented on a Powerpoint with pictures as a Big Book.

Slides for a Key stage 1 new year assembly including suggested music track, resolutions discussion, healthy yes/no game and an optional dance activity. Can be edited to include school values or logos (balance, reflect, healthy choices etc.) Please check out my other assemblies too!