A Word Mat for spellings - includes name of animal body parts and key features, eating groups and classification groups For additional resources based on animals – Farm, Rainforest, Under the Sea and Minibeasts, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of worksheets to learn about characters and story structure based on the story of Hansel & Gretel. Activities include oral retelling, sequencing events, identifying different parts of the story, describing characters & settings, and creative writing. Set includes: • Tell The Tale – story pictures for sequencing and oral retelling • What Happens Next? –cut and paste pictures and text in the correct sequence • Story Map - complete a map with captions • Story Sequence – blank sheet for writing • Story Structure – list characters, settings, events and resolution • Story Plot – name each part of the story (beginning, build-up, problem, resolution, end); add captions on diagram • Character Portrait – illustrate and describe one character • Describing Characters – use adjectives word bank • Describing Food – List adjectives that mean the same as Delicious; use the adjectives to complete speech bubbles • Describing Setting x 2 – list adjectives to describe the forest – write how it feels to walk through the forest alone; list adjectives to describe the witch’s house – describe how you feel eating that food. • Blank sheets for rewriting the story For additional resources based on the story of Jack and The Beanstalk, please check my PowerPoint and Bingo Game. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A handy word mat for independent writing with sentence starters for each part of the story, verbs, nouns and adjectives. Includes blank sheets for story writing. For additional resources based on the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources :) For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Includes teaching suggestions, activity set (pictures and labels), instructions, worksheets, posters and answer sheets. This is a great activity for children to learn how animals are grouped into different categories. The objective is to match each animal (pictures) under the correct group name (labels) – vertebrate, invertebrate, mammal, reptile, bird, fish, amphibian, and insect – and match its features (labels) - while cooperatively making decisions and discussing the different possibilities. Set consists of: • Introduction - Information Posters: text about the different groups of animals – show on IWB • Classification Activity : Animal Flashcards, Group Name labels, Feature Labels • Worksheets: to record from activity • Answer Posters: to check at the end of the sorting activity as well as worksheets – show on IWB For more useful activities, please check my other African Savannah Animals resources in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Learn about the characteristic features of the Blitz in Britain during the Second World War, where bombing raids took place, how the bombing could be stopped and the different ways civilians protected themselves. The set includes facts sheets/posters, real pictures (use as flashcards or posters), worksheets and planning. Facts sheets/posters and real pictures: • What was the Blitz? • London Landmarks • What could be done to stop the bombers? • How did people protect themselves? • The Blackout • Gas Masks Worksheets: • What was the blitz? - Use word bank to write brief description • What could be done to stop the bombers? - Describe 4 methods used • How did people protect themselves? - Describe 4 methods used • Ways families could protect themselves (table) - advantages and disadvantages • The effects of air raids (blank) - Write an account from what you have read. What happened when the bomb landed? How were people who lived there affected? I have also created additional sets (sold separately) BRITAIN IN WW2 – Work Volunteers https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/britain-in-ww2-work-volunteers-11995179 BRITAIN IN WW2 – Children Evacuees https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/britain-in-ww2-children-evacuees-11995160 BRITAIN IN WW2 – Food Rationing https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/britain-in-ww2-food-rationing-11995169 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

The set of resources helps understand why we need to have a balanced diet to stay healthy, know what nutrients do, and how food labels help to make better choices. Facts sheets/posters • Brief description about different types of foods and the nutrients they provide. • Food labels - information about food labels on commercial packaging. • Nutritional Facts – find out what each part of a label means. Worksheets: • Explain ‘Healthy Diet’ – Use word bank to complete sentences. • Comparing Food Labels – complete 2 different nutritional facts labels from observation and make comparisons. • Plan a Healthy Lunch Box – include one food from each food group to make a balanced diet. I have also created additional resources (sold separately) Healthy Diet Nutrients Poster https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-poster-12934944 Healthy Diet Food Clipart & Nutrients Labels https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-food-clipart-and-nutrients-labels-13020181 Healthy Diet Nutrients Flashcards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-nutrients-flashcards-12934949 The whole set also comes as a bundle – planning included! Healthy Diet Bundle - with planning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-bundle-with-planning-13020247 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

This unit encourages children to learn why breakfast is an important part of their diet. They learn that different breakfast foods provide different nutrients and why some breakfast foods are healthier than others. They learn how to look at food labels on commercial packages in order to make comparisons. Planning included! To introduce the topic, you will need general food clipart, food groups and nutrients labels, and healthy diet nutrients poster (based on the Eat Well Guide) not included with this set. Follow the links bellow to access these resources. This set includes: Facts sheets/posters • Brief description about different food groups and the nutrients they provide. • Why having breakfast is good for us? • Best foods to have for breakfast. • Worst foods to have for breakfast! • Food labels - on commercial packaging. • Nutritional Facts – find out what each part of a label means. • Breakfast Foods Flashcards Worksheets: • Breakfast Diary (to complete at home beforehand) • Explain ‘Healthy Diet’ – use word bank to complete sentences. • Why having breakfast is good for us? - use word bank to write a paragraph. • What did you have for breakfast? (based on the Eat well plate) • Healthy nutrients for breakfast – a) use word bank to complete sentences – b) illustrate other breakfast foods and use word bank to complete sentences. • Best breakfast foods - tick sheet • Comparing Food Labels – complete 2 different nutritional facts labels from investigating commercial breakfast foods and make comparisons. • Vitamins and Minerals – find out which type of vitamins and minerals are found on listed breakfast foods (table) • Plan a healthy breakfast – include one food from each food group to make a balanced diet. Healthy Diet Food Clipart & Nutrients Labels. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-food-clipart-and-nutrients-labels-13020181 Healthy Diet Nutrients Poster https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-poster-12934944 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Included: • Planning • Eatwell Healthy Diet Posters • Sweet And Savoury Muffins - Picture Flashcards • Sensory Vocabulary - Posters + Labels • Worksheets • Target Sheet (LO) This unit develops children’s knowledge and understanding of the importance of healthy eating and the differences between sweet and savoury foods. They investigate and compare different flavoured muffins and describe the appearance, taste and texture of each muffin. They practice making sweet and savoury muffins following two different recipes. Once baked, the children compare the muffins tastes and textures. Using a tally chart, they find out which type of muffin is the most/least favourite in the class. After testing different ingredients that contribute to a healthy diet such as vegetables and pulses, the children then illustrate their own savoury muffins and choice of ingredients. They write instructions, list ingredients and equipment using a recipe template. They talk about their finished product, and record how it looks and how well it matches their original ideas. For updates go to my Facebook and Instagram pages @ Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Gingerbread House - DT activities This unit can be used alongside the story of Hansel and Gretel. It provides opportunities for the children to use food technology to create a food product linked to their storytelling Included: • Planning • Posters – UK’s top 20 Biscuits, History of Gingerbread Houses, recipes, sensory vocabulary • Worksheets • Target sheet (LO) These activities encourage children to investigate different types of biscuits and find out the origins of the gingerbread house. They use recipes to practice how to make different biscuits. Then taste and describe the appearance, texture, smell and taste of each biscuit, and find out which one everyone liked best using a tally chart. Children practise how to make a house paper template and how to follow a recipe to create a gingerbread house. Then they design their own gingerbread house creating a new template, illustrating how their gingerbread house will look, list ingredients and equipment, write in which order they will work, and record their evaluation. For additional resources based on the story of Hansel and Gretel, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources :) For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

4 illustrated Word Mats with vocabulary, verbs, adjectives and time connectives Covers Seaside Features and Activities, and Victorian Times For additional resources based on the seaside, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of worksheets to learn about pirates of the Caribbean Islands. Activities include reading (comprehension) with options to tick the right answers; labelling; use of word banks; writing information/ facts from own research….and for fun finding facts about Captain Hook and Jack Sparrow, and creating a Wanted Poster :) Sequence of the worksheets – or use individually as you wish: The Golden Age of Piracy Caribbean Islands Fearsome Thieves Spanish Treasure Port Royal Pirate Ships Strict Rules Life Onboard Buried Treasure Famous Pirates For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

I have created a set of clear illustrated flashcards which provide information about individual food groups and essential vitamins and minerals. Each card describes how nutrients help our bodies stay healthy and lists the relevant foods. Suggest using them for reading/research activities or for display. Includes 2 worksheets to use along with the flashcards + answers sheets. • Questionnaire – find out what some vitamins and minerals do. • Table – use the table to record which vitamins and minerals are in the foods. There are 2 flashcards on each A4 - you will need to cut and separate them to have individual flashcards. Suggest laminating too for durability. I have also created additional resources (sold separately) Healthy Diet Nutrients Poster https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-poster-12934944 Healthy Diet Food Clipart & Nutrients Labels https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-food-clipart-and-nutrients-labels-13020181 Healthy Diet Fact Sheets & Worksheets https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-fact-sheets-and-worksheets-12934946 The whole set also comes as a bundle – planning included! Healthy Diet Bundle - with planning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-diet-bundle-with-planning-13020247 For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A brief history of the Christmas tree Text includes information about the origins of the Christmas tree, from Pagan celebrations to German traditions and how it became a worldwide custom since Victorian times. Each page has related questions to check comprehension and extend discussion (Guided reading) Worksheets: • Use word bank to write a brief history of the origins of the Christmas tree from Pagan times until Victorian Times • Complete sentences with missing words – use word bank • Record definition of words using a dictionary • Illustrate and label Christmas tree decorations from the past and present day For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A lot of useful information about different groups of most common animals from the African savannah – includes mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians and insects. A5 fact sheets (once folded back to back) for a Reading Corner, Topic Board, Writing Corner, Science Resources – or alternatively used as A4 posters. For additional resources based on animals from the African Savannah, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A set of posters (text) to introduce different groups of animals - mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, insects and animals which belong to ‘other’ classification groups! - worksheets and posters to check answers. Worksheets: • Complete a table - match each feature with an animal group • Complete a table – which group does each animal belong to? • Circle around in different colours mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects • Classification keys – use a series of questions to identify each animal • Complete a Venn Diagram – list key features to compare reptiles and fish • Name the group to which each animal belongs to – use posters (text) as reference For more useful activities, please check other Animal Classification resources in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A great whole class teaching activity or group activity – children use labels and pictures to sort animals into vertebrates and invertebrates, mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects, and match key features while cooperatively making decisions and discussing the different possibilities. Also includes animals which belong to ‘other’ classification groups! The set has instructions, posters (text) to introduce different groups of animals, animal pictures, group and features labels, recording worksheets and posters to check answers. Follow up activities – worksheets: • Complete a table - match each feature with an animal group • Complete a table – which group does each animal belong to? • Circle around in different colours mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects • Classification keys – use a series of questions to identify each animal • Complete a Venn Diagram – list key features to compare reptiles and fish • Name the group (crustacean, mollusc, arachnid, annelid, arthropod, echinoderm, coelenterate) to which each ‘other’ animal belongs to – use posters (text) as reference For more useful activities, please check other Animal Classification resources in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Based on the ‘Going to the Seaside’ scheme of work, the PowerPoint is divided into 5 parts: Most popular seaside places in the UK includes map of the UK with different seaside resorts; information about 10 seaside places Why do people like going to the seaside? includes pictures of different seaside landscapes; information; pictures of different activities on the beach and on/in the sea Seaside Features includes pictures of different human and physical seaside features; recognise which ones are human or physical features; identify famous seaside landmarks Seaside holidays in the past includes pictures and text from Victorian times to 1990s; time line with pictures Seaside holidays abroad includes text and pictures; map of the world – recognise most popular destinations; information about Benidorm (Spain), Rhodes (Greece), Cocoa Beach (Florida), Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Tenerife (Canary Islands) and Antalya (Turkey); compare different seaside holidays at home and abroad I have also created worksheets as follow up activities. Please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. Hope that you like and find them useful. If you have any comments or recommendations to make, please do not hesitate to do so. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

Set of worksheets based on the ‘Going to the Seaside’ scheme of work Most popular seaside places in the UK – 2 activities • Draw arrows to show where the places are on the map • Complete a tally chart to find out which place is the most favourite Seaside Features – 3 activities • Use key words to label picture of the seaside • Cut and paste – sort pictures into human and physical features • Label pictures of seaside landmarks in the UK Seaside holidays in the past – 4 activities • Now and Then Time Line – label pictures with correct dates, and explain why the picture is about the past • Now and Then – cut and paste – sort pictures into Today and Long Ago • Write a comparison between seaside holidays today and long ago • Write about gong to the seaside in Victorian times Seaside holidays abroad – 3 activities • Label pictures of different seaside places on the map of the world • Write a comparison between 2 seaside resorts (Blackpool and Benidorm) • Complete a holiday brochure Keeping safe from the sun Keeping safe in the water Write a postcard 4 illustrated Word Mats with vocabulary, verbs, adjectives and time connectives - includes Seaside Features and Activities, and Victorian Times For more useful resources, please check my Going To The Seaside PowerPoint in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. Hope that you like and find them useful. If you have any comments or recommendations to make, please do not hesitate to do so. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A lot of useful information about different groups of most common aquatic animals – includes fish, mammal, reptile, crustacean, mollusc, echinoderm, coelenterate, worm and sponge. A5 fact sheets (once folded back to back) for a Reading Corner, Topic Board, Writing Corner, Science Resources – or alternatively used as A4 posters. For additional resources based on animals from Under the Sea, please check my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)

A Bingo game that will encourage a lot of discussions as you play :) Enables to identify and match different seaside features as well as reinforce which ones are physical features or human features. Children can check their boards - answer sheets included. As a follow up, I have included a cut and paste activity sorting pictures into human and physical features For more useful seaside activities, please check my set of worksheets and PowerPoint in my shop Marie’s Teaching Resources. For updates go to my Facebook page – Marie’s Teaching Resources Thanks for looking :)