A super resource to be used by KS1 after reading Drew Daywalt's book The Day the Crayons Quit. A PDF file and a powerpoint presentation full of fun things to do. Can be printed out as a complete workbook or individual sheets for differentation. The powerpoint can be used as presentation for modelled writing. Includes:- descriptive writing, creative writing, speech writing, poetry writing, letter writing, colour synonyms, a quiz, drawing activities, writing a book blurb and book reviews.

This is a pdf file of original poems for KS2. The poems must be read and then each one has an analysis sheet and a written activity to be completed by the pupil. The poems included are about seasons, cities, rivers, shoes and trees. The pupils are asked to answer comprehension questions, use dictionaries to find meanings of words, create their own poems and look for types of words. The workbook may be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual poetry exercises.

British Values Spiritual Moral Social and Cultural (SMSC) suitable for Key Stage 2/3 A powerpoint presentation which can be used as a whole class discussion before completing the workbook. Workbook can be printed out in black and white. Questions and Statements on culture, diversity, different faiths, conflict, co-operation, values, respect. etcThe Children will write their views and opinions in the space provided. Incorporating Literacy, Sociolgy, Religion and Politics.

Stuck for ideas for poetry? Here is a PDF file of poetry starters which are suitable for KS1 and KS2. The children are given the opening lines (mostly 2) of a poem based around the sea, about creatures, people, pirates and sea features eg rockpools. These prompts are to stimulate the children's imaginations to write their own poetry. They can be printed out, laminated and kept for other classes. These are original poem starters written by me, a published author and shortlisted Tes Author for Bev Evans Award 2017. If you purchase don't forget to review.

To celebrate Roald Dahl and this publication with new illustrations by Quentin Blake I have created this 27 page PDF file. It is a super resource and can be printed out as a complete workbook. It covers characters in the story, writing tasks and drawing activities making it a fun workbook for all the children at different levels of achievement. Tasks include: Internet Research, descriptive and imaginative writing, empathy with the characters, sound words, book reviews, speech writing, sentence construction, a newspaper report and a little bit of Science regarding animals and their sense of smell. Powerpoint also included for class discussion. I will be delighted to have feedback if you purchase this.

This is a 21 page workbook for upper Key stage 1 and Key stage 2 It is cross curricular including history, geography, numeracy and literacy as well as ICT researching the internet. Fact Sheet about Egypt and comprehension questions Map work Fact sheet about The River Nile and comprehension questions Fact Sheet about Pyramids and mathematical questions re faces, edges, and vertices Tutankhaman fact sheet and acrostic poem to create Internet research on gods and cats and Egyptian inventions Daily life:- design jewelery and say what materials were used.

A 20 page workbook A selection of book reviews useful for differentation. They can be printed out individually or as a whole unit. Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2. Looking at titles, authors, settings, characters, recommendations etc. A great resource for a mixed ability class. I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classwork

A resource in colour and duplicated in black and white. 20 pages to use as a booklet with the children or as display for Science Board. Vocabulary sheet Question and answer sheet. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Useful for EYFS and KS1

An original story written for Early Years and KS1 outlining events for Holy Week. A PDF file and powerpoint presentation. Can be used in a number of ways. 1.Class assembly with children reading each daily entry while others perform role play activities. 2. A guided reading activity or a mini class novel 3. A printed workbook as there are activity pages included Consists of story pages, writing and drawing activities, a word mat , a timeline from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

KS2 will love this series of worksheets based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. A pdf file to be printed out either as a complete workbook or as individual worksheets for differentation. Would be fantastic to use for project work on pirates. There are 28 differentiated worksheets including, descriptive writing, diary entry, poster making, character traits, drawing activities, book reviews, comic strips, internet activities and sorting character activities. There are also opportunities for children to write their own poems and pirate stories. This is a similar resource to my ,recommended by TES, Roald Dahl Resources.

A Workbook with original poems written by me. Suitable for upper KS1 and KS2 Poems:- Changing Seasons, The Dark Hedges and Chestnuts Poetry analysis Worksheet for each poem Comprehension Worksheet for each poem Acrostic Poem Worksheet Autumn Poem Worksheet

This resource will be useful for Upper KS1 and KS2 on Transition Days or the start of the year. It is recommended that the children work with a partner as there are a series of discussion Taskcards. Included in this 20 page resource:- Taskcards for talking and listening on noise, behaviour, bullying, happiness, why rules are needed. Creative writing in pairs make up list of rules for a) Classroom b) Playground 4 word walls for laminating and display Design two posters a) Classroom Rules b) Playground Rules

This resource is a workbook of 30 pages with writing and drawing activities to use alongside the reading of EB White's Charlotte's Web. It is suitable for Upper Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. It can be printed in black and white as individual sheets or as a workbook for the entire class. It includes writing diary entries, character profiles, descriptions, newspaper articles, persuausive writing, letters and poems. There are also a few comprehension questions, vocabulary tasks and internet research tasks. Design a poster and draw the characters you liked.

A pdf file and powerpoint presentation related to compass work. Definition of an angle, looking at right angles, making a right angle tester, problem solving, practical activities and completing tables. useful for both KS1 and 2. Can be printed out as individual worksheets or complete workbooks.

For Science Week and Spring this is a must for KS1 and KS2 pupils. A 20 page resource with drawing and writing activities, a word mat, fact sheets for individuals, groups or displays comprehension activity, missing words, why are plants important to humans, which part of plants do we eat, pollination and insects, seed dispersal activity and some fun activities to keep children motivated.

The 2nd Resource in my Explorers and Navigators resources for KS1/2. I have written the story ofCaptain James Cook in a child friendly vocabulary, outlining his life, his travel to Tahiti and then his discovery of Australia. I have included a PDF file which can be printed as individual workbooks and a powerpoint presentation for discussion about the topic.There are comprehension questions, writing activities, some grammar, a ship's log entry and a story planning sheet. I have also included some word maps which could be printed out for teacher display boards.

This 34 page resource is for KS2 and consists of a PDF file and Powerpoint presentation. The slides may be printed out as individual worksheets for differentation or as a complete workbook for each child. They can be used after the novel has been completed or while the children are reading it. Guided reading sessions would be a great time to use the worksheets either individualy or with groups of children. Writing, drawing research activities are included. Cross-curricular themes including Literacy, Science, RE Art and Geography are included. The following will give teachers an idea of what to expect from this resource:- Descriptive writing of characters and The Island Diary writing Comparing and contrasting characters Argumentative writing Opinion/fact Spelling Speech Research skills:- Leprosy, The Philippines, The Bible and Facts about The Author Drawing activities:- new cover, characters, map Life cycle of a butterfly Themes in the novel Writing a book review Craft:- How to make a symmetrical butterfly

This is a PDF file for KS1. It consists of my own original poems, a rhyming verse and an old ballad connected to Summer. The poetry is based on the seaside,sand, gardens, forests, birds and flowers in the summer. Each poem has follow up worksheets involving creative writing, poetry writing , rhythm and rhyme, internet research, grammar, drawing activities, writing a postcard, writing lists and dictionary work on words and meanings.Mainly beneficial for KS1 but could be used with low achievers in KS2. Plenty of room for differentation.

A superb resource for KS1 and 2 with a selection of original and famous stories, poems and legends with a Christmas Theme. 26 page resource and powerpoint presentation. Poem: A Child's Christmas with comprehension questions and then pupils have to write an acrostic poem. Poem: The Candy Cane with comprehension questions followed by descriptive writing activity My Favourite Christmas decoration Story/Legend: Mrs Babushka with comprehension questions and imaginative writing activity Complete the story Poem: All in Red activity write a red poem Poem: All in Green activity write a green poem Poem extract: The Christmas Party activity write a list and draw Legend: How Robin got his Red Breast with comprehension questions and Internet research to find Legend of the Christmas Tree Poem: The Kitchen Table with comprehension questions Poem extract: Silver Bells activity write a Father Christmas Poem