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This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation on kindness, suitable for younger primary pupils and older SEN students. It is ideal for use on Random Acts of Kindness Day held on the 17th February in the UK, Random Acts of Kindness Week in the second week of February in the USA, on 1st September for New Zealand's Random Acts of Kindness Day and World Kindness Day on 13th November. In fact, it could be used any day! It is also suitable for anti-bullying week.
The PowerPoint focuses on:
examples of kindness
Mahatma Gandhi example of kindness
how we can show kindness to others
It also contains a link to a short, poignant video on acts of kindness and their effects.
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A more detailed presentation, appropriate for secondary-aged pupils, is also available.
Random Acts of Kindness Presentation For Secondary Pupils
This is a powerful, poignant and thought-provoking presentation. It contains hyperlinks to Jonny Benjamin's story and Danny Boyles 'Join Me' Movement and the 'Karma Army.'
The presentation includes:
the origins of Random Acts of Kindness Day
Josh de Jong's story
Danny Boyle's story
examples of kindness - Gandhi
Jonny Benjamin's story
the physical and psychological benefits of performing acts of kindness
the meaning of altruism
inspirational kindness quotes
what we can do to make the world a better place
the importance of kind words
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This resource contains a fully editable and informative, 125-slide PowerPoint presentation on Queen Elizabeth II who sadly died on the 8th of September 2022 at the age of 96.
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, celebrating seventy years of service. This presentation looks at the life of the Queen.
The PowerPoint focuses on:
Her birthdate, birthplace and parentage
Her palaces and homes
The Royal Yacht Brittania
The Queen’s early life, education, achievements and interests
Her time in the ATS
Her 21st birthday speech dedicating her life to the Commonwealth
Her marriage to Prince Philip
The abdication of King Edward VIII and its impact on her future life
Her Coronation
Her family – sister Princess Margaret, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Her role as Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth and Head of the Church of England
How the Queen spent a typical day
Her interests – riding horses, horse breeding and horse racing, pigeon racing
Her patronage of Charities and organisations
Her 90th birthday celebrations
Her Sapphire Jubilee
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to the Queen's 21st birthday speech, the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations, photos of the Queen over the years, 2021 Christmas Day Speech and a documentary on the Queen's life.
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Queen Elizabeth II Simple Text Presentation
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King Charles III Presentation
This resource contains a set of thirteen fact sheets and comprehensions about the life and work of Queen Elizabeth II who sadly died on the 8th of September 2022 at the age of 96.
Queen Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, celebrating seventy years of service. She became Queen on 6th February 1952 when she was just 25 years old. The Queen continued to carry out her Royal duties right up until her death and was a truly inspirational person.
The texts focus on:
The Queen's interests and hobbies
The Queen's education
The Queen's family
The Queen's residences
The Queen's tasks and duties
The Queen's Coronation
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This resource contains three differentiated sets of Christmas themed bingo cards which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. There are 32 cards printed with both pictures and words, 32 cards printed with just words and 32 cards printed with just pictures. Every child can participate in the same game due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures. The cards are available in two fonts - comic sans and sassoon primary.
This resource could be used for other educational activities - sorting, alphabetical order, a stimulus for creative writing, pictures could be cut out and used to make Christmas cards, Christmas calendars, Christmas bookmarks and other Christmas decorations. etc
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This resource contains an editable 39 slide PowerPoint lesson on parts of speech (word classes) - nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and conjunctions. It is Christmas themed and presented by elves. Pupils have to sort out the parts of speech, inserted on Christmas baubles, into the correct box. It is appropriate for primary / older SEN pupils.
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This resource contains a set of 16 Christmas themed worksheets on plurals with answer key. Tasks include making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding -s
nouns ending in -ch , -sh, -x and -s
nouns ending in -f and -fe
nouns ending in -y preceded by consonant
nouns ending in -o preceded by consonant / vowel
common exceptions
There is also a revision sheet on making plurals. It is appropriate for primary aged pupils and older SEN pupils.
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**Making Plurals - Christmas Themed PowerPoint Lesson
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This resource contains a fully editable,40 slide, Christmas themed PowerPoint lesson and a set of 16 worksheets on making plurals from nouns. In the PowerPoint, Santa explains and visually demonstrates the rules for making plurals for:
regular nouns - adding ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’, ‘ss’ and ‘s’
nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’
nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant
nouns ending in ‘o’ - preceded by consonant / vowel
Opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to apply the rules. There are 16 accompanying worksheets containing tasks in which pupils make plurals of all the above forms (with answer key). There is also an information sheet on plurals.
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This resource has been designed for students working towards Functional Skills Maths qualifications at Entry Level 3. It contains an age-appropriate, 36-page workbook on length.
This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes:
use and compare metric measures of length- millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres
use knowledge of units of length to solve real-life problems
The 36-page workbook contains 11 information pages, 22 worksheets (with answers), 2 progress checks and a certificate of achievement. It is available in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version. The workbook can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack.
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Entry Level 3 Measures - 125 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding of measure and to apply this to solving real-life problems. The PowerPoint contains links to several videos on length, comparing length and length exam questions. It is ideal for introducing pupils to the length component of the Entry Level 3 specification and for revision purposes.
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The bundles below contain workbooks and PowerPoint lessons that cover all of the outcomes students are required to achieve at each level.
Level 1 - Using Numbers and The Number System 10 Workbooks - 10 PowerPoint Lessons Bundle
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A colourful and highly visual poster explaining what a noun is and with picture examples taken from a set of 5 posters on the common noun, proper noun, abstract noun, compound noun and the collective noun is available. See below for details.
Set iof 5 Noun Posters
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Two differentiated word searches on 'y' at the end of a word with the sound of a long 'i'.
PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 11 Worksheets - 'y' at the end of word with long 'i' sound
A complete teaching and learning resource focusing on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words. (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National curriculum)
This resource includes:
- a fully editable, highly visual and interactive 31 slide PowerPoint lesson
- 11 accompanying differentiated worksheets on words ending in 'y' at the end of a word with a long 'i' sound. For example - dry, cry, fry, why, sly July,
Activities include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches and differentiating between 'y' sound with long 'i' and 'y' at the end of a word with long 'e' or 'ee' sound. There are also worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils eg find the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy...
All tasks and worksheets are to encourage the identification and correct spelling of these words. Worksheets contain sections for what went well, next targets, level of support and pupil evaluation.
Also appropriate for older SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in phonics.
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This resource contains a short presentation on Autumn containing sample slides from a 40 slide PowerPoint presentation. See below for details.
Autumn Days Presentation
This is a fully editable and highly colourful 40-slide PowerPoint on the theme of Autumn containing stunning pictures of Autumn flora, fauna, weather and landscapes. It is an ideal back to school assembly for September and the autumn months. The slide images could also be used for display purposes.
It contains references to
seasonal changes in weather
animals such as hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, geese, wasps, crane flies, leather jackets, dragon flies
trees and leaves, horse chestnut and conkers, sycamore
fruits - apples, blackberries
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This resource contains a poster illustrating the difference between a simile and metaphor.
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Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 39 slide PowerPoint on similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint includes:
An explanation and definition of simile and metaphors, the differences between them and why they are used.
Examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My luv is like a red, red rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible.
Images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors.
Similes and Metaphors Set of 13 Worksheets Lesson
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This resource contains an A3 poster on similes. It can be laminated and used for classroom display.
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Set of 5 Literary Devices Posters - Alliteration, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Similes and Metaphors
These are an eye catching set of five colourful A3 size posters available on both white and black backgrounds.
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This resource contains an example of how to write a thank you card and a template for pupils to write their own thank you card. It has been designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2 in English.
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Writing Short Notes / Messages
This resource contains a set of exemplars and templates on note writing / postcard writing designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2.
Examples include:-
Get Well Soon
Thank You
Sorry
Party Invitation
Good Luck
Happy Birthday
This resource is ideal resource for Entry Level 1 students working towards Entry level English where students have to:
Use written words and phrases to present information.
Construct simple sentences using full stops.
Spell correctly personal or very familiar words
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This resource contains a Saint David and Saint David's Day themed anagram puzzle.
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Saint David's Day Puzzle Pack - Set of 10 Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords
This Saint David’s Day puzzle pack contains ten differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords on the theme of Saint David.
Saint David's Day Presentation
This resource contains an informative and fully editable 52 slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Saint David and Saint David's Day celebrations. The presentation also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes), to the Saint David's Day parade in Cardiff (5 minutes) and to the Welsh national anthem.
Saint David - Set of Six Texts and Comprehensions
This resource contains a set of six texts and comprehension questions with answers on Saint David's Day which is celebrated on the 1st of March.
The texts focus on:
- The life of St David
- His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales
- How Saint David's day is celebrated in Wales and Welsh communities around the world
- Saint David's and Wales' emblems
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This is a short presentation on Sir David Attenborough.
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David Attenborough 90 Slide Presentation
This is a fully editable and informative 90-slide PowerPoint presentation on Sir David Attenborough’s life and achievements. The PowerPoint focuses on:
His birthdate, birthplace and parentage
His family – siblings and children
His education
His interests
His position in the BBC as BBC 2 Controller and Director of Programmes
His wildlife and natural science programmes
His favourite and most memorable moments in filming and producing programmes
Plants and animals named after David
Some interesting facts about him
His major achievements
His patronage of charities and organisations
His commentary on Adele – the singer
There are several hyperlinks in the PowerPoint to short clips of his documentaries including Zoo Quest, the lyrebird, the bird of paradise, the penguins, the whale, the lost tribe, the lyrebird, the gorillas of Rwanda and his commentary on Adele.
This resource contains a sentence writing frame that includes the article determiners 'a' or 'an'. Pupils compose sentences using the words on the frame and have to decide whether the article determiner is 'a' or 'an'. It is a particularly useful resource for those pupils who find writing independently challenging.
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Set of 10 Writing Frames - 'a' or 'an'
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of 'a' or 'an' before a word. It also contains a sentence writing worksheet.
100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This PowerPoint explains how to use the article 'a' or 'an' before a word by looking at the first letter and sounding it out to determine whether or not it is a vowel sound.
Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on 'a' or 'an'
This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the use of 'a' or 'an' before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English.
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Autism Awareness: Set of 25 Posters
This resource contains a set of 25 autism awareness posters. These are ideal for Autism Awareness Day / Week and can be used for display or discussion purposes.
Autism Awareness Presentation
This resource contains an editable, 120 slide presentation on autism and Autism Awareness Day (2nd April) and Autism Awareness Week. I had the privilege of teaching and working with many amazing young people on the autistic spectrum for twenty years. People with autism are often misunderstood. Hopefully, this presentation will help others, both staff and pupils, to be more informed about, and more understanding of, autism.
The presentation includes sections on:
What is autism?
Signs of autism
Social Communication Difficulties
Social Interaction Difficulties
Rigid Thought Processes
Sensory Issues
Repetitions and Rituals
Obsessions
Gifts and Talents
Famous people With Autism / Asperger’s
The presentation contains hyperlinks to:
A video which shows what it is like to experience sensory overload.
A short video on autism.
A short video about Schools’ Awareness Week by the National Autistic Society.
A video produced by a young person with autism who talks about five things he thinks it is important that people know about autism and five ways you can help him.
Autism Awareness Activity Pack
This resource contains an autism awareness activity pack. It is an ideal resource for Autism Awareness Day / Week. The pack contains six activities:
Sensory sensitivity / overload simulation activity
Autism discussion cards
Communication difficulties simulation activity
What is autism? How Can I Help? - Video link and follow up worksheet
Autism acrostic task
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This resource contains a sentence writing frame that incorporates the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’.
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Set of 10 Writing Frames - ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of ten writing frames to reinforce the correct use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. In addition to helping pupils to choose the correct article ‘a’ or ‘an’. It is a particularly useful resource for students who struggle to master the basics of writing. It provides a framework and scaffolding for pupils to achieve some success in creating sentences independently. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate high-frequency words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing.
a or an - 100 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the articles ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by examining the first letter to determine whether or not it has a vowel sound.
Set of 8 Differentiated Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’
This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the use of ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word. It is appropriate for younger primary pupils and older SEN / EFL students who have yet to master the basics of English.
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This resource contains an anagram puzzle about Roald Dahl's children's' books. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day or Roald Dahl Day.
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Roald Dahl Puzzle Pack - Set of 13 Differentiated Word Searches, Crossords, Cryptograms and Anagrams
This resource contains a set of 13 differentiated anagrams, word searches, crosswords and cryptograms on Roald Dahl's books including Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny Champion of the World, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The Twits, Boy, The Giraffe, Pelly and Me, The Enormous Crocodile, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot and The Witches.
Roald Dahl PowerPoint Presentation
Roald Dahl Simple Text Presentation
Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz - 100 Questions
Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz - 50 Questions
Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters
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