This is an animated PPT with 2 activity sheets as a follow up. Jo is thinking ahead to what job she would like to do, but she cannot decide what. There are 20 animated ideas to choose from. Children watch the PPT and help Jo to decide on a job they feel would be suitable. The slides are animated so the children will delight in watching the job ideas on the TV, The activity sheets are at the back: A writing frame for children to write their choice of job for Jo and their personal choice. They then draw these job choices. Activity sheet 2 is for children to colour and label all the choices of jobs. Extension activities include data handling - how many children chose the same or different jobs? What is the most popular job? Do a class or year group survey. Links to Ourselves, World of Work, Me, People who help us and Occupations.

30 photograph cards showing people, family, occupations and leisure time. These are a useful speaking and listening set of cards. The cards can be grouped in different ways e.g. 3 images of a family, 3 of Santa or grouped in terms of female, male or musicians, outdoor workers etc. A good resource for those learning to speak a language or on discussions around People who help us, Ourselves or World of Work.

Make your class smile with these activities based on Smile Day. Activities include making smiley faces to give away, observing and drawing smiley faces and writing or drawing about what makes you smile. Worksheets / Templates are included.

10 pages with 2 ‘flags’ to a page make up this classroom display bunting banner. Each ‘flag’ contains a message or phrase such as inspire, be brave, dream big and wake up and be awesome. Children will be inspired by this to create their own bunting and positive messages.

A resource showing 11 colour photos of various activities or occupations. A useful resource for speaking and listening and conversations when learning to speak English. Sheet 1 shows the 11 photos. Sheet 2 lets pupils match the occupations to the words and discuss objects or equipment that might be associated with each activity or occupation.

Picture cards of hand washing to sequence or display and discuss.

A set of 8 colour Yoga cards for kids to inspire them to exercise and have fun at the same time. Set 1 is floor based or from a sitting position. Links to mindfulness.

Set 2 of 8 colour Yoga cards for kids to inspire them to exercise and have fun at the same time. Links to mindfulness.

Set 3 of 8 colour Yoga cards for kids to inspire them to exercise and have fun at the same time. Links to mindfulness.

18 flashcards showing different jobs people do. Use for speaking and listening or on a theme of People who help us. Children can select a card / occupation to find out more about. Children can label the characters in the cards.

7 yoga moves demonstrated by cats. Great for display or action cards for yoga.

8 foods to talk about with these slides for the smart board or posters for visual aids. Food includes grapes, cucumber, cheese and hot dogs.

Children will enjoy talking about these jobs or occupations and using their imagination. They can use these ideas to make a list of jobs they know or things they would like to do when they grow up. There are also 2 sheets to label or cut and match the pictures.

Children will enjoy using the colour pictures of food to help them write their lists. There are 2 pages for children to label the 12 foods or copy, cut and stick the matching pictures.

12 colour flashcards for use in the classroom, for visual aids or on your displays. Links to People who help us or Jobs in the community.

Here are 4 sets of jobs people do for children to name, discuss, label and / or write about. Links with Literacy, World of Work, People who Help us and a range of other topics.

4 writing frames for KS1 with a health theme. Each shows a picture and room for children to write a word or sentence about the picture. Children will recognise some of the symbols related to health and wellbeing and including Covid symbols such as masks and social distancing.

5 colour sheets with 8 wellbeing cards on each to cut out. Each card shows an activity to discuss with children when thinking about their wellbeing and what they can do to support their wellbeing. Cut and laminate the cards and they can then be a lasting reusable resource or added to a wellbeing display. Children could work in pairs or with an adult to consider which of the cards would suit them and which they would not be interested in. They can make 2 piles. If there are other activities children come up with, then they could make some more cards of their own. Links to behaviour regulation. May be valuable too, for SEND children.

Links to World of Work, Occupations, Jobs and People who help us. There are 3 doodle sheets with a focus on tools that are used for different trades or purposes. Sheet 1 is more general, sheet 2 relates to painting and decorating and sheet 3 is to do with car mechanics. Opportunities for speaking and listening, learning new vocabulary and thinking about the jobs people do and the tools they may need.

4 pages of colour cards with 6 to a page. The cards each contain a message or phrase for children to think about and discuss. Use on your Thought of the Day board if you have one, or you could ask the children to create one. A good speaking and listening resource which can encourage children to talk in pairs, groups or as a class and help to develop self-awareness and confidence.