A series of brain training exercises, ideal for using as a starter activity in Maths.

A lesson that I put together for my new Year 7 class all about using imagination to picture the world in a different way through the art of poetry. The poems they produce are always fantastic! We study poetry in the Autumn term so this serves as a little introduction as to the sort of lessons we will be doing. My full poetry unit is on my page.

A display sign I created for all staff in my school to put on their classroom doors to share with pupils what they ar currently reading. Used as part of our school’s drive for promoting reading for pleasure.

A handy self-relective review sheet for pupils to reflect on how well they have settled into their new form/tutor group. I use this for my Y8 pupils at the end of the Autumn term but it can be easily adapted to use with any year group at any point in the year.

A useful topic evaluation designed for pupils to reflect on their progress at the end of a topic/unit of work.

A document containing top tips for teacher/pupils in completing the reading and SPAG Y6 SAT test.

A lesson that I put together for my new Year 8 class all about WW1 trenches. We study War Poetry in the Autumn term so this serves as a little introduction as to the sort of lessons we will be doing.

Fully planned and resourced 5 week scheme of work for a general introduction/background to Shakespeare with a focus on Romeo and Juliet. Included are: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoint for each lesson along with all resources. Lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills. Lessons are aimed at Year 8 but can be easily adapted to suit other year groups. Planned and ready to teach!

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for Travel Writing, aimed primarily at Year 8 (but can be adapted to suit Year 9). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). The unit looks at what travel writing is, its features and explores and analyses different forms including holiday brochures. Pupils then create their own holiday resort, designing a holiday brochure and resort map before then creating a persuasive pitch. All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a writing assessment and a reading assessment.

A reading record I put together for my Y7, Y8 and Y9 pupils. Included is space for pupils to record what they are reading and comments (a reading log), recommended reads as well as reading activities for pupils to complete.

A reading record I put together for my Y5 and Y6 pupils. Included is space for pupils to record what they are reading and comments (a reading log), recommended reads as well as reading activities for pupils to complete.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach 4 week scheme of work for the play Free by David Grant, aimed primarily at Year 7 (but can be adapted to suit Year 8). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for classic children’s fiction aimed primarily at Year 6 (but can be adapted to suit Year 5). The unit covers texts such as Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, Goodnight Mr Tom, The Hound of the Baskervilles and Alice in Wonderland. Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for The Circus of Nibblewick, aimed primarily at Year 5 (but can be adapted to suit Year 4 and 6). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). The unit focuses on the fictional town of Nibbleswick and their reaction to a circus coming to town. Lessons range from the history of the circus, circus acts and the controversy it causes to exploring argument writing features and writing a letter and creating advertising materials using presentational devices… All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a writing assessment.

A fully planned and resourced scheme of work for Robin Wood, a unit of work based on the outdoor activity centre. Included are a unit overview, weekly short term plans, lesson PowerPoints for each lessons and resources. Unit is aimed primarily at Year 6 but can be adapted for Year 5.

A fully planned, resourced and ready to teach scheme of work for the novel The Tornado Chasers, aimed primarily at Year 6 (but can be adapted to suit Year 5). Included is a unit overview, weekly lessons plans, a PowerPoint to accompany each lesson as well as all resources needed (differentiated ones included). All lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills and also includes a writing assessment.