Here is a lesson plan with stimulus and resources covering the theme of music. The resources can be used as a stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion. Also included is a link to a video showing a video which will support the children generate the question. The activity will support the children to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills in a fun way. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.

4 multiplication tests for the 3x tables, differentiated for the differing abilities in your class. 1. Multiplication table in order. 2. Multiplication table out of order. 3. Multiplication table mixed order with division facts. 4. Application of the multiplication table, enabling children to prove mastery of the times table.

4 multiplication tests for the 5x tables, differentiated for the differing abilities in your class. 1. Multiplication table in order. 2. Multiplication table out of order. 3. Multiplication table mixed order with division facts. 4. Application of the multiplication table, enabling children to prove mastery of the times table.

This complete lesson includes a Powerpoint (editable) which recaps the three types of fronted adverbials - who, where and how. There is then a worksheet (editable), which is differentiated 3 ways for the children to complete. The PPT ends with an opportunity for the children to place missing commas after the fronted adverbial to punctuate the sentences correctly. Also included is an editable wordbank. The activities are themed around the story of Theseus and the Minotaur so this would complement teaching on Greek Myths; however, no prior knowledge is necessary.

A collection of length word problems using multiplication and division, using known times tables. The problems are structured to scaffold children to use the bar model to problem solve. The bar model, which is part of the Singapore Maths model, is presented to help children develop their confidence and understanding of the vocabulary of sharing equally and twice / three times etc in relation to solving length word problems. This worksheet is suitable for Year 3 / 4. The resource is differentiated 3 ways, with an opportunity for more confident learners to apply their knowledge to multistep word problems in a structured, scaffolded way. I have included the worksheets as a pdf and as an editable Microsoft Word document.

A collection of multiplication and division word problems, using known times tables for children to begin to solve using the bar model. The bar model, which is part of the Singapore Maths model, is presented to help children develop their confidence and understanding of the vocabulary of sharing equally and twice / three times etc in relation to solving word problems. This worksheet is suitable for Year 3 / 4. The resource is differentiated 3 ways, with an opportunity for more confident learners to apply their knowledge to multistep word problems in a structured, scaffolded way. I have included the worksheets as a pdf and as an editable Microsoft Word document.

Here is an outstanding Christmas themed lesson plan with stimulus and resources covering the theme of morals. The resources can be used as a stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion. The lesson encourages the children to look at different scenarios and to place them on a line between Naughty and Nice. The children will use their reasoning skills to explain to their peers why they believe the certain point e.g. Lying to Santa Claus should go at a certain point on the concept line. The stimulus is intended to guide the children to a discussion on rights and wrongs, consequences, behaviour, responsibility and choices. The activity will support the children to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills in a fun way. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.

A structured enquiry with resources and plan to facilitate a discussion about Good and Bad. The plan includes a warm up, resources, structure and possible questions to lead a fun filled, child led session. The activity has a differentiated activity (easier) perfect for EYFS or those newer to philosophical thinking and a concept line activity for those in Year 3 upwards / more confident with philosophical thinking.

A selection of reading comprehension to complement the hugely popular Dick King-Smith text The Hodgeheg. This pack contains 9 sets of differentiated questions, one for each chapter of the book. Included also are answers to the text for ease of marking. These activities would be perfect for developing reading comprehension, as questions to support the class novel / class reader or for Guided reading sessions, and additional homework.

Here is an outstanding Christmas themed lesson plan with stimulus and resources encouraging children to develop their reasoning skills. The resources can be used as a stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion. The children are responsible to decide which people / fictional characters / fairytale characters (depending on age / experience) should be included on Santa's Naughty / Nice list. The stimulus is intended to guide the children to a discussion on rights and wrongs, consequences, behaviour, responsibility and choices. The activity will support the children to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills in a fun way. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.

Here is an outstanding Christmas themed lesson plan with links to video stimulus. The resources can be used as a stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion. The stimulus is intended to guide the children to a discussion on giving and receiving, selflessness, thinking of others, responsibility and choices. The activity will support the children to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills in a fun way. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.

Here is a lesson plan with stimulus and resources covering the theme of music. The resources can be used as a stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion. The lesson encourages the children to look at different sounds and to place them on a line between Musical and not musical. The children will use their reasoning skills to explain to their peers why they believe the certain point e.g. the bagpipes rather than bird song should go at a certain point on the concept line. The stimulus is intended to guide the children to a discussion on music and our perception. Also included is a link to a video showing a video which will generate the question, "What is music?" The activity will support the children to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills in a fun way. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.

This set of differentiated labelling activities to revise the parts of the body is perfect for Welsh second language learners of any age. The worksheets have been differentiated so that they are suitable for younger learners, or those with special educational needs, and more mature students. This resource is perfect as a worksheet to be used whilst teaching the body parts, or as consolidation homework. The worksheets are editable so that you could remove / include vocabulary of your choice.

The plan includes 15 activities, including follow up activities for Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox. The activities included are varied and cover developing understanding of characters, the use of thesaurus, using evidence in predictions and independent research. The unit plans for interactive shared teaching followed up by an independent activity.

This fantastic resource can be used to reinforce the names of the colours in any language of your choice. I personally have used the resource in the teaching of more than one language, to huge success. The resource includes 20 different bingo sheets which can be laminated to be reused.

Here are three complete lesson plans with stimulus and resources covering the theme of morals. Included are 3x lesson plans and stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion. The stimulus are intended to guide the children to a discussion on rights and wrongs, consequences, behaviour, responsibility and choices. Included also is a PPT explaining the different types of questions to use as a crib sheet for children who are finding it difficult to generate their own questions. Each plan includes a different stimulus, warm up and questions to discuss. There are a range of activities which the children will enjoy using to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.

Rocks and Soils Year 3 Lesson Plans covering the following objectives: To compare and group different kinds of rocks according to their properties. To describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock. To recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter. To carry out tests on rocks to find out their properties. To describe how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are made in the rock-cycle. To describe how big rocks are broken down into the smaller rocks found in soil (weathering). To investigate why some soils drain better than others. The lessons include two practical investigations ('Which rock would make the best roof tile?' and Which soil is the most permeable?')

A collection of word problems for children to solve using the bar model. The model is draw to help children develop understand the vocabulary more / fewer in relation to solving word problems. This worksheet is suitable for Year 3 / 4. The resource is differentiated 2 ways, with one worksheet involving additional scaffold.

A learning behaviour display including clouds with positive learning behaviours e.g. creative, reflective, perseverant etc. Can be used to embed the growth mindset idea in a classroom. There are two versions of the display, one of which is editable to include your own vocabulary. Balloon and hot air balloon templates are also included as a way to involve the children in their work. Could be used to decorate and include their own photo, and move to the relevant learning behaviour or to be used as a type of class contract that they have agreed to use the mentioned behaviours.

A PPT advent calendar which encourages and suggests children to complete a good dead for 24 days. Great as an advent calendar or as a PSHCE starter, where each child gets a new number. A great way to teach children that being kind can be FUN and rewarding.