WHY USE A KNOWLEDGE RATING SCALE (KRS)? It’s a great way to introduce new VOCABULARY at the start of a lesson or unit of work. It’s a great way to assess your student’s knowledge of vocabulary. It’s a great way to identify your learning groups for a lesson or unit of work. . INSTRUCTIONS: . Just type in (or get the children to write) the vocabulary you want them to learn. The example shown is for a ‘Moving and Growing’ topic in science. Ask the children to complete the table indicating the following: I have seen or heard of this word. I can say this word. I can tell you what this word means. I can use this word in a sentence. I don’t know this word. Children who tick the last box indicating, ‘I don’t know this word’ can become your focus group. Fully editable.

The real meaning of Easter shown in a 25-minute children’s bible video. Suitable for all ages.

Great game to use when teaching directions or instructions! Instructions: Stick the donkey(s) on the wall. Arrange the children into pairs. Blindfold one child in each pair and give them a tail. The blindfolded child must listen to his/her partner’s instructions to correctly pin the tail in the correct place. Great for learning directions and following instructions. Just print out onto A3, stick the donkey back to back and laminate! Then you’re ready to go! Fully editable.

Number Bonds to 10 and 20 1 worksheet 30 questions

Creative Writing! A 2-page, Pokémon model text (short story). Will Pokémon and his ‘new’ friend overcome the challenges they face? Ideal for Year 2 or Year 3. 365 words. Fully editable.

Planning a Play script - template to complete. A useful starting point before writing a play script. 5 sections to complete: Section 1: Which characters will be in your play? Section 2: What entertaining event(s) will happen? Section 3: Where will each scene take place (settings)? Section 4: Describe the opening stage directions. Section 5: How will the play end? Fully editable.

A fully editable newspaper report template. Ideal for 7+

Adjectives and Nouns Worksheet Students must write an appropriate adjective and noun in the table provided. Extension activity provided at the bottom of the worksheet. Fully editable.

A list of high frequency words for Reception and KS1. Fully editable.

Main Clauses and Subordinate Clauses - Worksheet Task 1: In the table provided, students have to tick the correct subordinating conjunction to join the sentences together. Task 2: Students have to complete each sentence with an appropriate subordinate clause. . Ideal for 7 to 11 years (depending on ability). 2 pages - fully editable. Answer sheet included.

Friends are really important because they make us HAPPY! What else makes a good friend? This worksheet asks students to write down 5 things a good friend should do. Fully editable.

Creative writing task: A boy finds a mysterious magical object on the beach. Sentence starter: One sunny afternoon, Tom was walking along the beach when … 2 pages. Fully editable.

Attached is a simple activity to do with your class in the New Year. The activity is called ‘2 Resolutions… and 1 Lie’ Instructions: On the lines provided, ask your student’s to write down three New Year’s resolutions. Two of the resolutions must be genuine but one must be a lie. Can your teacher (or friends) guess which ones are genuine and which one is not? I’ve attached 2 different templates (in case you don’t want to use the word “LIE”). Both templates are fully editable and can be enjoyed by all.

Money - Adding & Subtracting Pounds & Pence A simple Addition and Subtraction worksheet. Ideal for 5 - 9 years. Fully editable.

Why not ask your class to participate in a sponsored Hula Hoop challenge (or something similar) to raise money for a school resource or charity? E.g. Some new tricycles, extra reading books, new playground equipment etc. Just use this simple sponsorship form by adding your name, challenge, date and year group and away you go. Good luck raising money.

3 letter writing templates: Formal writing templates (x2) Informal writing template Fully editable.

A writing template to use when writing to recount. Fully editable.

Play Script Template. A simple Play Script template. 1 page. Fully editable.

Have you ever wanted to write a Christmas story with a twist? Attached is a short Christmas story called, ‘The Christmas Tree Chainsaw Massacre’. It’s about a selfish Christmas tree who wants to be all alone on a Christmas tree farm. He hatches a plan to do this… but does his evil plan work? 2 pages - 273 words Could be used as a modelled or guided reading text. Fully editable. 10+

3 types of handwriting paper. Just print off and use.