This resource contains a variety of fun activities to celebrate Pi Day. Pi, the extra special (but rather irrational) 3.14 ............. number gets its own special day on 3/14, or March 14th. This resource contains a collection of ideas and activities that will help you plan a Pi Day celebration for your subject, class, or school. Take a break from the normal routine to hold a special celebration in honour of pi. These fun activities will help to enrich and deepen pupils' understanding of pi. This pack includes suggestions for use and contains activity tasks that can be laminated and used time and time again and worksheets for carrying out the tasks and activities. The activities include: Pi Rap Pi Dance Apple pie recipe Pi Decorations Pi Piems Circumference and area of circle worksheets Pi mnemonic posters Cutting pi - a practical investigation Measuring hat size Please note that the watermark is only visible on the preview images and not on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Pi Day Presentation Pi Themed Partner Coordinates Game Pi Themed Coordinates PowerPoint Game Pi Day Puzzle Pack – Differentiated Word Searches and Anagrams Set of 3 Mnemonic Pi Posters Pi Dingbats PowerPoint Game Pi Day Bundle

This is a fully editable 50 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s book 'The BFG'. It is an ideal resource for World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day. The quiz contains 50 questions with multiple choice answers. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is provided to allow individuals/teams to record their answers. Sample questions: Where did the BFG snatch Sophie from? What was the name of the woman in charge of Sophie’s orphanage? Which country will the giants never visit, because they don't like the taste of the ‘human beans’ there? What does the BFG use to blow dreams into peoples' bedrooms? What did people from Panama taste like to the giants? If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Matilda - 50 Question Quiz Fantastic Mr Fox Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 50 Question Quiz Roald Dahl Presentation Roald Dahl Children's Books Quiz - 100 Questions Roald Dahl's Life and Works Quiz Set of 12 Roald Dahl's Quote Posters Roald Dahl Puzzle Pack More Roald Dahl Resources

This resource contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on linking verbs (copular verbs). PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining what linking verbs are and the difference between helping verbs, action verbs and linking verbs. The PowerPoint clearly and visually demonstrates how to identify them. It also explains how to identify linking verbs in sentences when verbs can act as both linking and action verbs (looks, tastes, feels, appears, etc). The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on linking verbs. 13 Page Workbook The workbook contains three information sheets and ten worksheets on linking verbs. Tasks include identifying linking verbs within sentences, insertion of the correct linking verb in sentences and writing own sentences containing linking verbs. There is also an information sheet on linking verbs. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains: 1. A word mat containing all the spellings in the Year 3 and 4 National Curriculum word list. It can be laminated for pupils to have with them as they work or for homework purposes. Pupils can be encouraged to use these words regularly in their writing. 2. A fully editable PowerPoint containing 15 activities/challenges to help pupils to learn and master the spellings of these words. 3. A set of 15 spelling challenge worksheets to accompany the PowerPoint. Tasks include finding words on the using a variety of criteria. For example, all the words containing 'ei', all the words with double letters etc. Other tasks include placing the words in alphabetical order, writing sentences containing the words, practise spellings using the look, cover, write and check method and making their own mnemonics for words they have difficulty in spelling. The resources can be used as a series of lessons on spelling, as lesson starters or for homework purposes. You may also be interested in: Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum Word List PowerPoint Word Challenge Activities and Set of 20 Worksheets This is a similar resource for year 5 and 6 National Curriculum Spellings. Click on the link for more details. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and a set of 22 differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffixes -sion / -ssion. (English Programmes of Study: Endings which sound like /ʃən/, spelt –tion). This 80 slide PowerPoint lesson contains a variety of activities that introduce, reinforce and consolidate the spelling of these words. It includes: Rules for adding the suffix -sion to words ending in -d, -de, -s, -ss, -mit, -el A timed activity for pupils working in pairs or groups to find as many -sion words as possible An anagram challenge The worksheets contain tasks that include finding the missing -sion / -ssion words, constructing sentences, word searches, anagrams, changing verbs to nouns by adding the suffix -sion or -ssion and spelling practice worksheets. The resource is suitable for primary pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the visual nature of this resource More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a succinct, colourful and visual memo mat on the commonly used/confused National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones where / were / we're / wear. The mat is available in two different fonts and on two different coloured backgrounds. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils when covering the topic of commonly used/confused homophones or placed in their files for reference. It could also be enlarged to A3 size and used for classroom display purposes. You may also be interested in: Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson Where, Were, Wear and We're - PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 6 Worksheets More Homophone Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 5 Chinese New Year animal zodiac themed worksheets on finding and locating coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers for all the worksheets are provided. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles - ‘a’ and ‘an’. The PowerPoint explains how to use the article / determiner ‘a’ or ‘an’ before a word by looking at the first letter to determine whether or not it is a vowel. also contains exceptions to the rule (one, hour, unicorn, university, euro, Europe etc). If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Set of 12 Worksheets on ‘a’ or 'an’ This resource contains a set of 12 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. Writing Frame - ‘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. ’a’ or ‘an’ Bundle This bundle contains all the above resources at a discounted price. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use the soft ‘g’ sound -dʒ - (Year 2 National Curriculum) the /j/ sound spelt g before e, i and y). The PowerPoint provides a variety of opportunities for the pupils to identify words that contain a soft g sound. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Soft G - 15 Page Workbook This resource contains a 15 page workbook (15 worksheets) on the soft ‘g’ sound. The worksheets contain a a variety of tasks to help pupils to read and spell words containing the soft g sound. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Soft G Words - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 5 succinct, colourful and highly-visual memo mats on punctuation, parts of speech and plurals. They include: Nouns - the different types of noun - common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns, compound nouns and collective nouns are all featured. Parts of Speech – detailing the different parts of speech including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Speech Mark / Inverted Comma / Quotation Marks - how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices within the context of direct speech (including the full stop, comma, apostrophe, question and exclamation mark) within the context of direct speech Plurals - showing the rules for making nouns plural. Rules include those for - regular nouns - adding 's', - nouns ending in 'ch' , 'sh', 'x' and 's', - nouns ending in 'f' and 'fe' - change 'f' to 'v' and add 'es', - nouns ending in 'y' preceded by consonant - change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es', - nouns ending in 'o' adding 's' or 'es', - irregular pupils ie goose - geese, foot - feet, ox - oxen etc Punctuation – shows how to use the punctuation devices - the full stop, comma, possessive apostrophe, apostrophe for omission/contraction, speech marks / inverted commas, the question mark and exclamation mark. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a short quiz on Roald Dahl’s children's books. You may also be interested in: Roald Dahl’s Children’s Books – 100 Question Quiz This is a fully editable, 100 question PowerPoint quiz on Roald Dahl’s children’s books and includes questions on 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 and The Witches. It is an ideal resource for an assembly, a lesson or with a tutor group, particularly on World Book Day or on Roald Dahl Day in September. The quiz contains 100 questions with multiple choice answers. It can be administered in a variety of ways - to individuals or teams. The answers can be found by clicking on the Roald Dahl image on each slide. Answers can be given either as you go through the quiz or at the end. An answer sheet is also provided. Sample questions: 1. In which book is this quote from ‘If you are good, life is good?’ 2. Charlie is the last person to find a golden ticket in ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ Who was the third? 3. In ‘James and the Giant Peach’ James is forced to go and live with his aunts after his parents are killed. What were his parents killed by? 4. In ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ who runs the chocolate factory? 5. What are the evil creatures that Charlie Bucket meets in ‘Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator? Roald Dahl Presentation This is an informative, 80 slide PowerPoint presentation on the life and work of Roald Dahl. The PowerPoint focuses on: His birthplace and parentage His education and schooling His career as an RAF fighter pilot His family His works His likes, dislikes, interests and hobbies His imaginative and fun use of language and wordplay Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author

This resource contains a short Christmas quiz. You may also be interested in Bumper 100 Question Christmas Quiz History Christmas Quiz Sports Quiz Geography Christmas Quiz Science Christmas Quiz Pub Style Printable Christmas Quiz – 12 rounds – 120 Questions Printable, Paper-Based Quiz and Puzzles More Christmas Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Functional Skills Maths qualifications at Entry Level 3. It contains an age-appropriate, editable, 140-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 60-page workbook on Outcomes 1, 5 and 6: Using numbers and the number system. The resources will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: count, read, write, order and compare numbers up to 1000 approximate by rounding numbers less than 1000 to the nearest 10 or 100 and use this rounded answer to check results recognise and continue linear sequences of numbers up to 100 PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint clearly explains the number system and how to read, write, order and compare numbers to 1000 using pictorial and abstract examples. It explains rounding to 10 and 100 and why we round numbers. It shows how rounding and estimation can be used to check calculations with everyday life examples. It also helps pupils to recognise and continue linear sequences of numbers to 100. Numerous opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to develop and practice the skills required for Entry Level 3 using numbers and the number system outcomes. It is an ideal resource to introduce this component of the functional skills specification and for revision purposes. Workbook The 60-page workbook contains 15 information/explanation pages, 41 worksheets, 3 progress checks and a certificate of achievement. The resource is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. Functional Skills Maths - Entry Level 2 Bundle This bundle contains 13 workbooks and 13 PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification for Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 2. Functional Skills Maths - Entry Level 1 Bundle This bundle contains 10 workbooks and 10 PowerPoint lessons that cover the whole of the Entry Level 1 specification. More Entry Level Maths Resources Entry Level English Resources

This resource contains two worksheets on Year 2 National Curriculum homophones / near homophones. You may also be interested in: Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophones / near homophones list and includes the following words – there/ their/ they’re, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint provides an explanation of the meaning of the homophones with examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students. Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – Set of 15 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets, some differentiated, on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Year 2 Homophones - PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More Free English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two worksheets on action verbs. You may also be interested in: Action Verbs - 15 Page Workbook This 15-page workbook contains one information sheet and fourteen worksheets on action verbs. Tasks include: matching verbs to pictures choosing correct verb to insert into a sentence identifying verbs within sentences writing own sentences using verbs Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 55-slide PowerPoint lesson. The PowerPoint includes: An explanation of action verbs with examples Identifying action verbs in sentences Action pictures as a stimulus for pupils to think of appropriate verbs Sorting words into adjectives, nouns and verbs The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on action verbs. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Action Verbs PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Action Verbs Posters More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two Christmas-themed alphabetical order worksheets. You may also be interested in: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas-themed worksheets on alphabetical order. Tasks include: Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only. Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter. Placing names in a filing system using the alphabet. Placing items on a Christmas shopping list in alphabetical order. Making own shopping list and placing items in alphabetical order. Placing the names of the characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in alphabetical order. Placing the names of pop singers into an index system Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains an editable, Christmas-themed PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order, in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. This is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period. Save money and buy both resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order: PowerPoint Lesson and Worksheets More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step by Step Guide