Zelda Claw and the Rain Cat – Suspense Writing Unit (KS2) A fully planned KS2 suspense writing unit for Year 3–4, built around an original, engaging narrative. Through 11 structured lessons, pupils learn how to create tension and atmosphere using powerful verbs, personification, sentence length, punctuation, sensory detail and “show, don’t tell” techniques. Each lesson includes a jumpstart, modelled examples, focused short‑burst writing tasks and clear progression towards a final extended hot write. Differentiation for Y3/Y4 and SEN adaptations are included throughout. A low‑prep, high‑impact resource ideal for developing confident, descriptive writers.

This is a rich, well‑sequenced and highly engaging unit of work that introduces pupils to the Vikings while developing strong historical thinking skills. Through a carefully selected range of interactive and enquiry‑based activities, pupils are immersed in the Viking world and encouraged to think, talk and act like historians. The unit begins with a strong focus on chronology, helping pupils place the Vikings accurately within the wider context of British history. Interactive timelines, human timelines and sequencing activities enable children to understand that the Viking period came after the Romans and Anglo‑Saxons, and that historical periods can overlap rather than begin and end abruptly. These activities support pupils in building secure chronological understanding and historical context. Geographical learning is woven throughout the unit using map work and journey‑mapping activities. Pupils trace Viking voyages from Scandinavia to Britain, exploring how the sea shaped Viking life. Visual sources and storytelling are used to bring Viking longboats to life, helping pupils understand how ship design and sailing knowledge made the Vikings skilled seafarers capable of raiding, trading and settling. A central part of the unit focuses on historical enquiry and sources, using the raid on Lindisfarne as a case study. Pupils read a first‑person monk’s account and take part in structured discussion and questioning activities to identify emotion, viewpoint and bias. Through this work, pupils learn that historical sources reflect the beliefs and experiences of the writer and do not always tell the full story. Viking beliefs are explored through storytelling, drama and role‑play, with pupils acting out the roles of Norse gods. Card‑sorting activities comparing Christian and Pagan beliefs encourage discussion and deepen understanding of how belief systems influenced Viking behaviour, bravery in battle and conflict with Christian communities. The unit concludes by examining Viking legacy, particularly through place‑name investigations. Pupils identify Norse place names on maps and recognise how Viking settlement continues to shape Britain today. By the end of the unit, pupils can confidently place the Vikings in time, explain why and how they came to Britain, describe Viking beliefs and their impact on behaviour, question the reliability of sources, and recognise the lasting legacy of Viking settlement. This unit successfully combines knowledge, skills and engagement, leaving pupils with a secure and meaningful understanding of the Viking period.

This is an English unit of work which I have put together using a version of a traditional tail as a hook. Children learn the text together then use that to scaffold their own versions. Each day has a starter, which is normally GPS based. Then there is a main input followed by a writing activity or drama activity. I have also attached another version of the story so the children can see how it can be boxed up and changed along the way.

Year 4 spellings and handwriting activities designed for Spring 1.

Two weeks of handwriting and spelling activities pre-made so you don’t need to.

Here are 4 lessons created on slides so you don’t have to. The lessons include theses takeaways: I can use a range of shading techniques using light and dark gradients. I can produce some intricate drawings that use tone, line and shading, I can create different textures using a variety of techniques. I can talk about my own and others work, expressing likes and dislikes, using their increasing knowledge and understanding of artistic vocabulary and techniques. Focus on Georgia Okeeffe’s art work. Made for a Year 4 class but also suitable for Year 3.

A quick and easy game to help children practise their times tables. Adaptable to all levels of ability.

Organise your spellings into these easy to read daily slides which cover all of the NC for Y4

Using Talk for Writing I have created a 3 week unit newspaper recount so you don’t have to.

Using the online resources from Roger McGough and Pie Corbet I have created a slideshow so you don’t have to. Including writng warm ups and main activities in a step by step format to make you lessons progress smoothly.