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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.

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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
All about me foldable activity for back to school first week
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All about me foldable activity for back to school first week

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Get to know your class with this no-prep, all about me activity. This foldable printable is ideal for back-to-school or for an ‘about me’ topic and is a fun alternative to a standard worksheet. Print the template on white paper. There are 4 designs to choose from, each with the same prompts (please note that the templates are not editable). Pupils will need coloured pencils, a pen and scissors. Firstly, pupils will colour the top and bottom of the template. They can then fill in the boxes with words and pictures. The information they’ll need to complete is as follows: Name Age Left/right handed A place I’d like to visit is 3 words to describe me Things that make me smile I want to learn more about If I were an animal I’d be Something important to me Encourage lots of discussions! When the foldable is closed, it will spell ME. It can then be gently opened to reveal the detail inside. A picture showing how to fold is included, as well as versions of the templates for both US and UK paper sizes. Here are some other All About Me resources you might like: Self portrait all about me Space themed all about me Dinosaur themed all about me Pencil All About Me Craft
Rockpool animals KS1 PowerPoint, Google Slides, word wall and printables
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Rockpool animals KS1 PowerPoint, Google Slides, word wall and printables

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Explore a rockpool habitat without getting your feet wet with this rock pool safari. This resource introduces children to some of the animals that make their home in a rockpool through an engaging interactive presentation (PowerPoint and Google Slides) and no-prep printables (word wall and 3 worksheets). Use this resource to support a habitats unit, to prepare pupils for a trip to the beach, or to compare/contrast rockpool animals with another habitat. Rockpool safari interactive presentation (18 slides) This is included as both a PowerPoint and a Google Slides document. This resource should be used in presentation/slide show mode to work effectively. After a short introduction, you get to a slide showing a cross-section of a rockpool. Click on each creature in the rockpool and it will take you to a slide telling you what it is, and some information about it! There are 10 creatures in total (starfish, sea urchin, barnacles, mussel, crab, hermit crab, jellyfish, sea snail, limpet, anemone). There are questions to discuss together and once you have looked at a creature, you can easily click back to the rockpool to choose the next one. Animals can be accessed in any order. The presentation is partially editable (text in white boxes can be changed) but images and titles are fixed in place. Rockpool vocabulary word wall 18 words to print, cut, and display with colour images. Worksheets 3 options for printables are also included: Draw some animals in the empty rockpool Cut and paste label a crab activity Blank rock pool animal fact sheet (included with and without lines). Pupils will need to do their own research for this activity. A US version of everything is included which uses the word tide pool instead of rock pool.
Penguin life cycle foldable seqencing activity
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Penguin life cycle foldable seqencing activity

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A fun and simple science activity all about the life cycle of a penguin. This foldable cut-and-paste resource could be used to support a lesson on birds, the Antarctic, or emperor penguins, or use as a winter/festive craft. The finished foldouts can be glued into an interactive science notebook. This resource has different options to choose from: Template 1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. Template 2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. You can choose which template will work best for your pupils, or mix and match. Instructions are included. A colour life cycle poster is included, and some fun facts to discuss with your class whilst they complete the activity. Please note that this is a pdf file and cannot be edited. US and UK versions are included.
Scaly letters for classroom displays bundle
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Scaly letters for classroom displays bundle

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Create eye-catching display board titles with this set of scaly letters, numbers and symbols. This resource contains a full set of the following: Blue scaly letters Green scaly letters Black outline scaly letters (to print on whichever colour paper or card matches your theme). The font used is Century Gothic. These are ideal for a variety of topics including dinosaurs, dragons, reptiles, fairy tales, Rainbow Fish and under the sea. Each letter is a separate image file (png) so you can insert them into a document and re-size as you wish.
Outer space themed reward certificates (print and digital)
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Outer space themed reward certificates (print and digital)

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Use these cute space-themed certificates to reward your pupils’ efforts and amazing work. There are 8 different designs in this set, each with the headline ‘out of this world work’. The certificates feature aliens, rockets, and astronauts. The resource contains the certificates as PowerPoint, Google Slides, and as a PDF. Either print out the certificates on card to hand-write, or use the pre-inserted text boxes to fill in the information in the PowerPoint/Google Slides before saving as a jpeg. The certificate can then easily be shared via email. A4 (UK/AUS) and letter-sized (US) options included. I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!
10 dinosaur award certificates (colour and black and white options)
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10 dinosaur award certificates (colour and black and white options)

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These dinosaur award certificates are a fun way to reward effort, behaviour, and amazing work in your KS1 or early years classroom. With both colour and black/white options, these dinosaur rewards are easy to print and fill in by hand. The partially editable PDF has fillable fields so you can type on the lines before printing. There are 10 dinosaur-themed certificate designs in this resource with the following messages: Roar-some work Wonderful work High flyer award Wow work award Enormous effort award I’m proud of you You’re tricera-tops Dino-mite work Growth mindset award Egg-cellent effort The designs are included as a full page (landscape) and 2 to a page (portrait). US and A4 paper size options are also included.
Solar system foldout - planets sequencing activity
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Solar system foldout - planets sequencing activity

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These fun foldouts are a memorable way of teaching or re-enforcing the planets in our solar system and their order. Use as a science centre, for an interactive notebook or to support learning around space, including World Space Week. There are 3 similar options to choose from: Students colour the template with the planets in order (from nearest to the sun to furthest away). They also colour the 2 halves of the space scene. They then cut out the template and space scene, glue the space scene to the top and bottom of the template, then fold. The second option is the same, but students will cut out and order the planets before gluing and folding. For the third option, students match simple facts to each of the planets before cutting and folding the template. Please note, the planets are not drawn to scale. This resource is not editable. Folding guidance with images is included. Versions for both US and UK paper sizes and spelling are included.
Amazon rainforest foldout lapbook project
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Amazon rainforest foldout lapbook project

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Do you need a fun and hands-on way for your students to organise their research and learning around the Amazon rainforest? This interactive printable lapbook is full of templates to help children explore the animals, plants, and features of the Amazon. Use this resource over several lessons to support science and geography at upper KS1 or lower KS2. The individual components can be used as centres, for homework, or as a consolidation of a habitats or Amazon rainforest topic. There is no set way to present the lapbook - just choose the components you want to use based on the size of the card/folder you are using to make it, and the options available. This resource contains: Cover page, plus smaller ‘Amazon Rainforest’ title labels. Layers of the rainforest flipbook with cut and stick, or fill in the description options. Plants and animals of the rainforest activities (either fill in fact cards to place in pockets, or make a petal foldout of Amazon plants). Rainforest geography flipbook - children write about the location, climate, and features of the rainforest. Anaconda food chain foldable sequencing activity. Blue morpho butterfly life cycle foldable sequencing activity. Lift the flap writing prompts. Assembly notes with photos. Teacher notes. Please note, there will be an element of basic research required for some of the activities. Research notes and links are not provided. US and UK paper sizes are provided. This resource is 30 pages.
Life cycle of a clownfish foldable sequencing activity
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Life cycle of a clownfish foldable sequencing activity

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Explore the stages of a clownfish life cycle with this fun foldout activity. This differentiated printable could be used to support learning about life cycles, fish, coral reef habitats, or ocean animals/sea life. There are 4 similar templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your students’ needs: Children colour the template and life cycle stages before matching either single-word labels or short descriptions to the pictures. They then glue, cut, and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the clownfish. Children colour the template and life cycle stages. They then sequence the stages on the template, glue, cut, and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the clownfish. Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the foldout are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside. Please note, this resource contains a file formatted for letter sized paper with US spelling, and an A4 version with UK spelling. This resource is 12 pages and is not editable.
Life cycle of a cocoa tree foldable activity
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Life cycle of a cocoa tree foldable activity

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Help your pupils understand the cocoa (or cacao) tree life cycle with this foldable sequencing activity and photo display materials. An easy-to-use, low prep resource that can support lessons on plant life cycles, the rainforest, plants we eat, or a chocolate topic/project. This resource contains: Differentiated foldable sequencing activity for the life cycle of a cocoa tree. The finished foldouts are ideal for an interactive science notebook, for display, or for use as part of a lap book. Set of life cycle cards to sequence (colour and black and white, 6 to a page). Use as a science center or small group activity. Real photos of some of the life cycle stages with descriptions. These could be used for display, or to reference during the completion of the above activities. Both US and UK paper sizes are included. Please not this resource is not editable.
Ocean life cycles foldable sequencing activities turtle penguin clownfish
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Ocean life cycles foldable sequencing activities turtle penguin clownfish

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Explore the life cycles of 3 different marine animals with this fun set of foldable activities. Differentiated templates are included for a sea turtle, clownfish and a penguin. Use as a part of a science carousel, or to support learning on ocean habitats, sea creatures, or life cycles. You could also use for comparison of a bird, reptile and fish life cycle. Each animal has a selection of foldout templates to allow you to differentiate for your students if required. Some require simply coloring, cutting and folding, others allow students to sequence the life cycle stages with descriptions or single words. Instructions for how to fold are included.
All about spiders PowerPoint presentation KS1/KS2 science
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All about spiders PowerPoint presentation KS1/KS2 science

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Spiders are fascinating creatures! Use this 30-slide presentation to introduce them to your class in a colourful and informative way. Although suitable to be used all year round, this resource could also support autumn or Halloween science activities related to spiders and how they live. This resource is a 30-slide presentation in both a PowerPoint and Google Slides format (see the video for a full preview to make sure it’s suitable for your pupils). The presentation covers: The features of spiders (including a look at mouth parts, spinnerets, and eyes) What spiders eat The life cycle of a spider (egg, egg sac, spiderling, adult spider) Interesting spiders from around the world and some fun facts about them. Is this resource editable? The images, labels, and titles are flattened and cannot be edited. However, all body text boxes are fully editable, allowing you to make any adaptations for your pupils should you wish to. The link to the Google Slides file is contained in a PDF.
Mothers' day card thank you for helping me grow flower pot
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Mothers' day card thank you for helping me grow flower pot

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A cute 3D flower pot card craft that children can use to say thank you to someone special in their life. Ideal for mothers or fathers day, grandparents, as a teacher gift, or for another significant individual in their life. This 5 page resource contains a template and instructions. The message on the flower pot is ‘thank you for helping me grow’. In addition to a template, pupils will need: Coloured pens/pencils Pipe cleaners, scissors Tape Googly eyes The side tabs that help the card to stand up have space to write the name of the recipient and who the card is from. The template has 2 flowers for students to color and cut out. There is also an option to add a flower with a photo inside - a PowerPoint template, as well as a Canva template link, are included for this. It is not essential to add a photo - the card looks great without it so don’t worry if this is not an option for you.
Christmas cracker foldout cards to colour, make and write
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Christmas cracker foldout cards to colour, make and write

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A fun and simple Christmas craft activity for kids to do in the lead-up to the holidays. Print a Christmas cracker card template on white card. Children can then colour, cut, glue, and fold. Once completed, cards can be given to a friend, relative, or teacher. There are 4 similar templates to pick from (plain, spotty, wavy stripes, and zig-zag stripes). The finished cards are around 26cm across when folded. Please note, the PDF is not editable. Full instructions are included, as well as template versions formatted for UK (A4) and US (letter-size) paper sizes. For those that don’t celebrate Christmas, the templates are repeated with the greeting ‘Happy Holidays’.
Life cycle of a stag beetle foldable activity
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Life cycle of a stag beetle foldable activity

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Use this foldable sequencing printable to introduce or review the life cycle of a European stag beetle. This differentiated science activity can be used as part of a lesson or unit about life cycles, insects, beetles, or woodland animals. Benefits of this life cycle activity Low prep Children learn about the stag beetle life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. Finished foldouts can be inserted into a science notebook where they can be referenced by children. The templates There are 3 templates and multiple label options to choose from: Template 1: Colour the stag beetle and its 4 life cycle stages, cut out the life cycle labels, match them to the pictures, glue, and fold. As an alternative, children could write their own labels directly onto the template. Template 2: Colour the stag beetle and its 4 life cycle stages, cut out the stages and sequence them on the template, glue, and fold. There are 2 label options for this - one with the names of the stages, and the other with descriptions. Template 3: This template has 6 stages (the larval stage is broken down into 3 parts). Children colour the stag beetle and its life cycle stages (2 choices of labels), sequence the stages, cut, glue, and fold. What you need: You’ll need coloured pencils, scissors, and glue. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for folding. Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen. This resource is a 13-page PDF. It is not editable. The zipped file contains both US and UK versions. There’s also a bonus ‘label the stag beetle’ worksheet included.
Animal themed Valentine's Day cards
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Animal themed Valentine's Day cards

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Do you need a quick and simple Valentine’s Day card making activity? These animal-themed Valentines to colour and fold are cute and easy to make! Children can give them to parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends. There are 5 animal designs to choose from, and each is included 1-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page so that you have size options. The designs are: Llama - You are llamazing! Frog - Hoppy Valentine’s Day Bear- I love you bear-y much Lion - You are roar-some Rabbit - Some bunny loves you! Children colour their design, write inside, cut, and fold. A4 and US letter size options are included.
King Charles III coronation printable activities KS1
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King Charles III coronation printable activities KS1

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May 2023 sees the coronation of King Charles III - an exciting part of British and Commonwealth history. Plan some fun activities to help your KS1 class celebrate this special occasion with this pack of coronation printables. This King Charles coronation pack includes: Make a crown 4 crown designs to either print landscape on A4 coloured card or on white card (for children to colour). Make a Union Jack flag There are several options for this: Colour the flag, cut it out, fold it in half, and glue. As above but with grey letters to indicate which colour children should use for each part. Full-colour version - 2 to a page Full-colour version - 4 to a page (mini flags). If I were a king/queen writing activity Children draw/colour a face on their king/queen picture (there are 9 designs). They can then use the lined page to respond to the prompt. Crown maze Help King Charles’s carriage reach Westminster Abbey for the coronation! Coronation word search A simple word search with 8 coronation-themed words (2 similar versions). Answers included. The British National Anthem lyrics Pages with 2 verses and with just the first verse are included. You can listen to the National Anthem with 2 verses on YouTube before having a go at singing it yourselves. Crown spot the difference Find 5 differences in the picture. Charles and Camilla coloring sheet Versions for A4 and US letter size paper included. This 40+ page resource is not editable.
Life cycle of a rose plant foldable activity
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Life cycle of a rose plant foldable activity

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Explore the stages of a rose’s life cycle with this fun, foldable activity. Ideal as a Valentine’s Day or summer science activity, for an interactive notebook, or to support learning about plants, life cycles, or roses. Print the black and white templates for pupils to colour, cut, and sequence. There are 4 similar cut-and-paste templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your class’s needs. -Template 1: Colour the rose and its life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue onto the template, cut, and fold. -Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the rose. -Template 3: Colour the rose and its life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue onto the template, cut, and fold. Larger finished size than templates 1 and 2. -Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the rose. Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the rose are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages inside. The 6 life cycle stages for this activity are seed sprouting, seedling, young plant, flower in bud, flower in bloom, and rosehip (fruit). US and UK versions are included. Please note this resource is not editable. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the rose life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. -Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. -Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. -Finished foldouts can be inserted into science books where they can be referenced by children.
Human life cycle foldable sequencing activity and posters
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Human life cycle foldable sequencing activity and posters

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This fun foldable activity will take pupils through the 6 stages of the human life cycle - baby, toddler, child, teenager, adult, and elderly person. This sequencing resource is designed to help children understand the different stages of human growth and how we all change over time. It’s a great hands-on alternative to a worksheet and can be used to support lessons on mammal life cycles, growing up, or ourselves. The activity Pupils colour the life cycle stages and arrange them in order on their template. They glue them in place before cutting and folding. There are 3 similar template designs to choose from (one with an easy-cut straight edge), and life cycle stages for a male and a female. Human life cycle posters This resource also includes 7 full-page printable posters with details about each human life cycle stage. These could be used to help introduce the activity, or for a classroom display. If you don’t want to print them, their landscape format means they can easily be displayed on a screen. Also included: Matching worksheet for students to match the stage to the age. Some ideas for questions to discuss together during, or after making the foldouts. A4 and US letter size versions are included. Please note that this resource is not editable.
Life cycle of a tuilp plant foldable sequencing activity KS1
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Life cycle of a tuilp plant foldable sequencing activity KS1

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Explore the stages of a tulip’s life cycle with this fun, foldable activity. Ideal for an interactive science notebook, or to support learning about plants, life cycles, spring flowers, or seasonal changes. Print the black and white templates for pupils to colour and cut out. There are 4 similar PDF cut-and-paste templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your children’s needs. Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the tulip are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages from bulb to flower inside. US and UK versions are included. Please note this 15-page resource is not editable. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the tulip life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. -Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. -Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. -Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. -Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. Also included: -A set of sequencing cards with descriptions to use as an additional center. -Some ideas for discussion