FREE YouTube Year 6 Ratio and proportion Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Autumn Term I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Year 6 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Ratio and proportion - Autumn Term Learning Objective: Solve simple problems using ratio and proportion. Identify and use appropriate operations to solve word problems. Make and investigate a general statement about familiar numbers by finding examples that satisfy it. If you like this FREE Year 6 Maths lesson, you should also look at my FREE Year 6 Math pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/springboard-6-numeracy-resources-6167056

Mental arithmetic tests for Y1 designed to be done fortnightly.

Since I first wrote this lesson, teachers have moved from using PowerPoints to Youtube and I have spent the summer upgrading all my resources to directly reflect this new style of teaching. Please leave me a comment if you like this new style of teaching. FREE Year 1 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Ordering Numbers - Spring Term Lesson Objectives: I can count in fives I can put numbers into order. I can copy out numbers in order. I can use mental images to find the differences. If you like this lesson, you will really like my complete (11 lesson) FREE Year 1 Maths pack at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167046

I’m upgrading all my free teaching resources to YouTube Maths PowerPoint Presentations. I feel modern teachers are moving away from PowerPoints and I want something they can share with the class and easily set as support at home. This FREE Year 1 Maths Youtube PowerPoint Presentation - Addition and Subtraction - Autumn Term is a great introduction to Addition and Subtraction. It would also be useful for anyone revising for the KS1 SATs tests. If you like this lesson, check out my FREE Year 1 Maths Lesson pack (11 lessons) at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167046.

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FREE Jack and the FlumFlum Tree worksheets - Black Thinking hat - Let's Find Problems! Jack and the FlumFlum Tree is perfect for the Black Thinking hats reading strategy. The Thinking Hats strategy is a great way for a student to explore the same book in 6 different ways. Black hat thinking encourages finding the negatives and the problems - in this case sending a boy to find the FlumFlum tree on his own, with just a bag of household items to help him. I would appreciate comments from anyone who has tried this out in their classroom.

11 FREE YouTube Year 5 Maths PowerPoint Lessons - Spring Term I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. This FREE Year 5 Maths PowerPoint Lessons Pack (11 Lessons) - Spring Term contains: Lesson 1: Developing your preferred ways of doing multiplication. Lesson 2: The area method of doing multiplication Lesson 3: The idea of ‘carrying’ when doing multiplication Lesson 4: Developing the area method for doing multiplication. Lesson 5: Using doubling in multiplication Lesson 6: Developing a doubling - and - addition method of doing multiplication Lesson 7: Finding pairs of factors Lesson 8: Division of larger numbers Lesson 9: Division as repeated subtraction Lesson 10: Developing a standard method Lesson 11: Flexible approaches to division. Years ago I wrote series of numeracy lessons which converted all the DFES Numeracy SpringBoard 5 lessons into interactive PowerPoint lessons. I think these will still be great for optional SATS revision also also for covering lessons, or for giving to supply teachers.

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FREE Room on Broom Creative Thinking (Green Hat ) Worksheets Make Guided Reading Fun! I love Room on the broom and I was amazed that this best selling childrens book did not have a lot more more teaching materials attached to it, and so I decided I would spend a week focusing on developing a set of Thinking Hat Reading resources to go with this book. I hope you enjoy using it as much as I have creating it. I would love to have some feedback from people after they have used it.

Gruffalo's Child is the sequel to The Gruffalo. The book is a wonderful book to use with the Thinking Hats Reading Strategy. I have prepared three fun worksheets focusing on the Feelings and Emotions of the characters in the story. I would love to hear from people who liked this work.

Mental arithmetic tests for Y2 designed to be done fortnightly.

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Lesson 5: Sharing and Taking Turns Made Easy | Primary Life Skills Program In Lesson 5, children will learn the importance of sharing and taking turns, key life skills that are essential for fostering positive relationships and cooperative play. This lesson will teach students the value of patience, fairness, and empathy through engaging activities and discussions. Building on Lesson 4, where we focused on managing frustration with simple breathing exercises, Lesson 5 helps children apply these emotional regulation skills in social settings. Learning to wait for their turn and share with others will not only improve their social interactions but also contribute to their emotional growth. In Lesson 6, we continue this journey with Snow Day Fun, where we’ll explore teamwork and collaboration through playful winter activities that further enhance social and communication skills. The Primary Life Skills Program is designed to empower both children and adults with practical tools to foster social-emotional learning throughout the year. Each day, we offer: An Adult Podcast: Insightful content for teachers and parents to support the learning process. A Child-Centered Podcast: Engaging audio designed specifically for kids, making learning fun and relatable. A Visual Video: Aimed at teachers and parents, these videos provide easy-to-follow guidance on reinforcing the day’s lesson. This structure ensures that everyone—whether child, teacher, or parent—can be actively involved in the learning process. The program provides a comprehensive framework for developing key life skills, making learning a continuous and enjoyable experience. Hashtags: #PrimaryLifeSkills #SharingAndTakingTurns #SocialEmotionalLearning #ClassroomResources #TeacherTools #ChildDevelopment #PrimarySchoolTeachers #KidsLearning #LifeSkillsForKids #WinterActivities #SocialSkills #ParentTeacherSupport #WinterFun #EmotionalRegulation #TeachingPatience #LifeSkillsEducation

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Lesson 3 - “Winter Warmth: Practicing Kindness in the Cold” In this heartwarming lesson, children will learn how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, especially during the colder months. Whether it’s helping a friend, sharing with a classmate, or doing something thoughtful for family, this lesson encourages empathy and generosity. With engaging examples and simple activities, kids will discover how kindness can warm not only others’ hearts but their own too. Learning Outcome: By the end of this lesson, students will be inspired to practice everyday kindness and understand its impact on their community. In Case You Missed It Lesson 2 - “The Art of Active Listening”: Strengthen communication skills by teaching children how to be attentive, thoughtful listeners who build stronger connections through empathy. Lesson 4 - “Handling Frustration: A Breathing Exercise for Kids”: Help children manage emotions and regain calm with easy breathing techniques that they can use anytime they feel overwhelmed. About the Primary Life Skills Program The Primary Life Skills program is a 365-lesson journey designed to nurture emotional intelligence, social responsibility, resilience, and personal growth. Each lesson builds life-long skills, from building friendships and staying organized to practicing mindfulness and gratitude. The program empowers children to face challenges, foster meaningful relationships, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals. Hashtags #PrimaryLifeSkills #WinterKindness #PracticingEmpathy #LifeSkillsForKids #SocialEmotionalLearning #SELMatters #KindnessInAction #PrimaryEducation #ParentTeacherResources #EmpowerYoungLearners #SpreadWarmth #EverydayKindness #EmotionalIntelligence #GoalSettingForKids #TeachingKindness

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FREE Maths PowerPoint Presentations for DFES SpringBoard 5 (Also Use As Year 4 Booster Lessons) FREE Maths Lessons Content: Lesson 1: Developing your preferred ways of doing multiplication. Lesson 2: The area method of doing multiplication Lesson 3: The idea of 'carrying' when doing multiplication Lesson 4: Developing the area method for doing multiplication. Lesson 5: Using doubling in multiplication Lesson 6: Developing a doubling - and - addition method of doing multiplication Lesson 7: Finding pairs of factors Lesson 8: Division of larger numbers Lesson 9: Division as repeated subtraction Lesson 10: Developing a standard method Lesson 11: Flexible approaches to division. Years ago I wrote series of numeracy lessons which converted all the DFES Numeracy SpringBoard 5 lessons into interactive PowerPoint lessons. I think these will still be great for optional SATS revision also also for covering lessons, or for giving to supply teachers. Please leave a comment.