Repeat after me!

A printable focus sheet and front cover to make your own focus diary. Helps you to prioritise tasks each day and actually stick to a finish time! This really helped me to achieve a greater work/life balance so I hope it helps you too!

A planning sheet designed to help with the planning process of writing a diary from the perspective of two different characters. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. Print in A3 for best use. I will be using this with my year 6 class to help them write in the style of Harry and Dudley from Harry Potter. They will be comparing the different points of view during the letter delivery scene. The skills section is there so they can include the literary techniques/year 6 writing skills they are planning to use.

Each of the 100 high frequency words on an individual space-themed card. Can be used as flashcards or on display. Eight words per A4 paper as well as four blank cards for you to write on.

Sample report comments based on NC14 Computing. Fits well with Rising Stars Switched On Computing but can also be used without scheme. Years 1-6. Differentiated 4 ways.

One paragraph per child. Easily adaptable to fit units covered. Written for year 5 but wording can be adapted to different year groups.

Stages of the inquiry model inspired by PYP. Includes a visual, title and thinking questions for each stage of inquiry: -Preparing to find out - Finding out - Sorting out - Going further - Making connections - Taking action

10 pages of end of term activities and reflections. Great for finishing work or a one off lesson (maybe more for younger students!)

A collection of worksheets and guidance sheets to compliment the Rising Stars Switched On Computing unit for year 4 'We are toy designers'. These can be used with or without the scheme and are based on use of Scratch. Objectives cover inputs and outputs, basic programming and reflection.

Narrative poetry planning frame and success rubric - editable

pdf Presentation of various Critical thinking exercises great for lesson warm up or start/end of day routine. Suitable for year 3 +

Story mountain planning guide. Great for printing out double sided in a3. Features story mountain template with lines for planning and each section of story mountain explained in colour code on the back. This includes reminders of literary techniques appropriate for different parts of a story.

Professional looking, double sided pen licence template including space for student photo, name, date and signatures. The back of the licence includes editable terms and conditions of owning the licence. Students love these when printed off and laminated! Big hit in all schools I have been in.

A collection of worksheets and guidance sheets to compliment the Rising Stars Switched On Computing unit for year 2/3 'We are Astronauts'. These can be used with or without the scheme and are based on use of Scratch. Objectives cover the basics of algorithms and computational thinking as well as general use of Scratch and a review sheet.

Exploring Older Literature - The Railway Children - Power of Perspective PowerPoint presentation full of drama activities to support writing from different perspectives. Intro slides plus 5 activity slides.

Venn diagram activity - perfect for a literacy starter. Students can sort the different genres into the Venn diagram to classify fiction or non-fiction.

Letter to santa writing frames in two formats. One is in traditional letter format and other has lines to write on Santa's beard. Both feature festive designs including Father Christmas!

Newspaper writing frame template including blank copy and guidance copy for each section - editable

Cut out and laminate these classroom job cards and give to students to give them a sense of responsibility. Includes Board Monitor, Table Captain, Equipment monitor and Book Monitor.

Word Searches for all occasions including Halloween, Christmas, Easter and each season.