This fantastic resource is packed with nouns, adjectives, and phrases, plus excellent sample sentences to help students write vivid descriptions of settings. I’ve used it successfully with my Year 4 and 5 classes, and they loved it! Update: I’ve added extra resources to do with setting and a detailed powerpoint about setting and character description.

A variety of mental starters as well as Mathematical vocabulary that children can repeat before a topic in Maths. Works brilliantly with my class. This is a Promethean flip-chart that uses Active inspire. Update: I’ve included Powerpoint now.

This PowerPoint presentation celebrates World Poetry Day, a global event dedicated to honoring the art of poetry and its impact across cultures. In this presentation, we’ll explore the history and significance of World Poetry Day, discuss the ways poetry inspires and connects people, and highlight key figures and forms in poetry. Through this celebration, we aim to inspire appreciation for the beauty and power of poetic expression, encouraging everyone to find and share their voice through verse.

In this exciting Iron Man writing unit, students explore prediction skills, practice using similes, and ideas of a wanted poster based on the text. This week’s resources include both Active Inspire Flipcharts (previously used) and new PowerPoint slides with updated content for more recent lessons. Stay tuned as additional writing weeks will be released soon, covering the full progression of the unit. If Week 1 was helpful, we’d love to hear your thoughts—please leave a comment and rating to help us improve further! Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13151776

Dive into the captivating world of Yokki and the Parno Gry with this editable week-long resource. Perfect for primary classrooms, it includes: Predicting: Activities to infer what might happen next in the story. Grammar Focus: Lessons on expanded noun phrases, adjectives, and verbs to enrich writing. Asking Questions: Developing curiosity and comprehension through thought-provoking prompts. This resource supports literacy skills while immersing children in the rich narrative of Yokki’s journey. Ideal for sparking creativity and building confidence in reading and writing.

Editable - KS1 Writing Cover Page This simple yet effective KS1 Writing Cover Page is designed to help young learners structure their work neatly and consistently. It clearly indicates: Where to write the date: Ensuring uniformity across all work. Space for the Learning Objective (LO): Perfect for sticking or writing the lesson focus. Clean, child-friendly design: Easy for students to follow independently. An ideal addition to your classroom resources to encourage good presentation habits in early writers!

Early Morning work that is sure to get children thinking. Here are some examples from the PowerPoint: 1. Think of at least 5 WOW words to describe a sandwich. (remember to use your senses) 2. Write as many adverbs as possible to describe this verb eg. walked - quickly, slowly, noisily, shyly, quietly. 3. Pick 5 WOW words off the board and write five sentences using them. Outstandingly, Tenderly, Biologically, Formidable, Outspoken, Stern, Comical, Pathetic, Yearning, Dwell,

I’ve put Magic Bed week 1 resources for free, Just putting week 2 resources along with some Math resources for a £1 just to encourage me to upload more resources to help out teachers during this energy bills crisis.

Empower Year 2 students with resources to plan and create their own leaflets or fact files! These user-friendly materials include templates, brainstorming sheets, and guiding questions to help young writers organize their ideas effectively. Perfect for any topic, these resources encourage creativity and critical thinking as students explore how to present information clearly and engagingly. With a focus on structure and content, this toolkit makes leaflet writing and fact file creation a fun and educational experience

Resource Overview: Literacy Unit Plan for The Wolves in the Wall This comprehensive resource is designed to support literacy instruction centered around The Wolves in the Wall across three weeks of engaging lessons. The resource includes: PowerPoints: To give you a brief overview of the book with soem ideas. Learning Objectives (LOs): Clear, structured objectives guiding each lesson, such as using sensory details, understanding narrative perspectives, and crafting persuasive writing. Weekly Plans: Detailed lesson plans that include differentiated activities and success criteria, making it easy to adapt the lessons for a range of abilities and ensure all students meet their learning targets. This resource provides everything needed to foster thoughtful discussions, creative writing, and deep comprehension, making The Wolves in the Wall an engaging and valuable literacy study.

Our premium Oliver Twist unit for weeks 2-6 is packed with comprehensive, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentations and targeted learning objectives. What’s Included Weekly PowerPoints: Each week’s slides cover key chapters, discussion points, and background context, alongside visuals, historical references, and prompts that guide in-depth discussions. Daily Learning Objectives: Each lesson is designed with clear objectives and outcomes, from understanding themes like poverty and resilience to analyzing Dickens’ use of symbolism and character development. In-Depth Activities and Assignments: Worksheets (if necessary), reading guides, and projects are tailored for each week, helping students connect personally with the text and examine the implications of Dickens’ critique on social justice. Week1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13146001

I’ve just added images so you can see what’s in the editable powerpoint. This Meet the Teacher presentation is designed to introduce students and families to the classroom, share key information about the school year, and build a strong foundation for collaboration. You’ll get to know more about your teacher’s background, teaching style, and goals for the class, as well as the curriculum, class expectations, and ways to stay involved. This session is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about upcoming events, and see how we can work together to support each student’s growth and success. Welcome to a new and exciting school year!

This PowerPoint presentation is dedicated to the National Handwriting Assembly, highlighting the significance of handwriting in today’s world. It covers key insights into the benefits of handwriting, the goals of the assembly and the ways it fosters appreciation for this valuable skill. Included within the presentation are certificates to recognize the efforts and achievements of those committed to preserving the art and utility of handwriting. This assembly is not just about celebrating handwriting but also about inspiring a new generation to value the written word.

Here’s a two-week lesson plan outline for teaching a fact file and setting description. It’s divided into four days per week, with a focus on research, descriptive language, structure, and peer review to develop both skills. I’ve also took Year 2 children on a trip to the Tower Of London to fit in with this theme. I’d reccomend booking 3-4 weeks in advance: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/schools/plan-a-school-visit/#gs.i22syz

This resource is designed to help practice Phase 2 phonics sounds and includes worksheets and workbooks to reinforce learning. It provides activities that focus on blending, segmenting, and recognizing initial sounds, helping children build a strong phonics foundation through engaging, hands-on practice. Includes: Flash cards Editable powerpoints Worksheets Handwriting formation Phonics sounds presentation Phonics worksheet booklet

This is the first of a 4 week resource on Edward Tulane. The first week includes a differentiated lesson plan, easy to understand and follow. As well as resources and flip-charts (Active Inspire) which go with it. I have taught this to Year 4 class and it was the best ever book they read. Everyone remembers Edward Tulane only because of these lesson plans and resources and the way the book was read. You can find the rest here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edward-tulane-week-2-4-lesson-plan-active-inspire-flip-chart-and-resources-13146148

This collection of phonics resources offers a wealth of materials perfect for checking comprehension in reading activities. Each resource is designed to support educators in assessing students’ understanding of phonics concepts, vocabulary, and text. With engaging exercises, worksheets, and interactive activities, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to reinforcing phonics skills while ensuring students grasp the content of the book. Ideal for use in classrooms or at home, this collection encourages active learning and boosts confidence in reading abilities.

Outcome: Compare two versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this reimagined tale of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” we find Goldilocks, a curious young girl who stumbles upon a cozy cottage in the woods. She enters, trying the bears’ porridge, chairs, and beds, just as in the classic story. However, when the bears return home, they discover not just Goldilocks, but a messy scene with clues left behind an overturned chair, an empty bowl, and a half-read book.