This bridging booklet has been designed to help students have the best possible start to IB Chemistry. It contains the bare minimum of what is expected of them to know before they start the IB course. It could be used as a homework booklet or use in lessons at the start of the term.

This resource will help you organise your students into different groups. For example, students can be arranged into ‘Rainbow Groups’ (mixed ability) and ‘Colour Groups’ (similar ability) seamlessly, allowing you to provide effective differentiation, support and challenge. Each student receives their unique card with a specific colour, shape, number and letter. The teacher assigns each student a card based on their ability. For example, if an activity requires students to work in mixed ability groups the teacher would ask students to get into their Rainbow Groups. If a teacher wanted students to complete different tasks or receive different amounts of support/challenge, then working in Colour Groups would be effective. Contact me at gradeaclassroom1056@gmail.com if you have any questions.

From starters, plenaries, revision activities and cooperative learning…this bundle of 20 teaching resources has you covered for the teaching year. Download and prepare enough copies for your students and have them ready to go in your classroom so whenever you need an activity, you’re ready! This will save you so much planning time and ensure your valuable time can be spent focusing on the students rather than preparing resources. This bundle will also help your teaching stay varied as you can simply choose a different activity each class/week. Since the resources are generic (non subject specific) they are suitable for all subjects. They have been created with Secondary teaching in mind, but could also be useful for junior Primary and further education teaching. If you are looking for some free advice on how to use the resources in your classroom, you are welcome to email me at gradeaclassroom1056@gmail.com or find my account on instagram, gradeaclassroom.

A set of 16 unique ready-made challenge cards that you can use to stretch your students thinking once they have finished their other tasks. These challenge cards aim to encourage independence, encourage deeper thinking, encourage students to make links between topics/learning and ultimately save you planning time. If a student finishes a task, simply reach for a challenge card and let them explore. All you need to do is print off a set of challenge cards, cut them out and laminate them. Keep them somewhere handy in the classroom when a student is ready, you can quickly give them a challenge card to complete. The challenge cards can be used with any subject and any year group. What’s not to love!!

Are you looking to facilitate a Marking and Feedback Teacher Learning Community? This resource contains everything you will need to successfully facilitate four 1 hour interactive sessions. Save yourself hours of planning time with these ready made resources. Lots of thought and effort have gone into the activities to make sure this TLC is a worthwhile, collaborative and enjoyable experience for your colleagues.

Are you looking to facilitate a Teacher Learning Community in your school with a focus on Questioning? If the answer is yes, this resource contains everything you will need! The programme is designed to run over 3 one hour sessions, ideally spaced about 3 weeks apart, it fits perfectly into one term. Every session shares some ‘new learning’, whether this be a Questioning strategy or an idea to try out in your classroom. Each session includes plenty of opportunity for collaboration, reflection and goal setting. Look no further - this resource will save you hours of planning time and allow your colleagues to engage with some great Professional Learning!