Fun and original Creative Writing lesson for Easter, using the imaginary land of “Good-Friday Forest” (where the Easter Bunny lives wink) Learning Objectives to write both a description and a story with very appealing and engaging visual picture stimulus. 6 Slide Landscape printable PDF file for the IWB

St Patrick’s Day Creative Writing Lesson based on The Giant’s Causeway and the legend of Finn McCool. The Powerpoint includes a clear learning objective, factual information about The Giant’s Causeway, and a link to a 2.5 minute excellent and engaging animation about the legend of Finn McCool and the creation of the Giant’s Causeway. Two writing tasks are included, each with a clear and different audience and purpose. An extension activity could be a Speaking & Listening task to create a voice over for the animation.

A 14 slide complete lesson getting learners to use prepositions to create varied sentence structure and imaginative, descriptive writing. Clear links to Assessment Objectives 5 and 6 of the curriculum for GCSE English Language. Differentiated Learning Outcomes included. The lesson has a task to consolidate understanding before giving three pictures to inspire imaginative descriptive sentence writing. Further ideas for differentiation could include: **More able learners write the opening paragraph of a story using one of the pictures ensuring they use prepositions at the start of some of the sentences. ** Lower ability pupils could use the list of prepositions to write descriptive sentences including prepositions, not necessarily at the start of the sentence

Fun Filled Spring/Easter Themed Activity Pack Printable PDF 10 pages of activities including wordsearch, mazes, anagrams, wildlife quizzes, crafts, drawing and colouring All answers and solutions are included.

Four wordsearch puzzles for World Poetry Day (21st March) suitable for differing ages, interests and abilities; Names of poets, poetic forms/terms, The Jabberwocky and the 2021 Presidential Inaugaration poem “The Hill We Climb” English/Literacy, Starter, Tutor Time , PSHE etc Each puzzles has an extended learning task included at the end.

14 page/slide printable PDF lesson for KS3/KS2 English planning ideas for three stories based on the three different illustrated “landscapes” provided. Clear focus on English Language Assessment Objective 5: organising ideas for coherent writing. Each picture has an identical 3 page planning template so this could easily be developed over a series of lessons.

THEME PARK Project Pack - for engaging and creative self-guided learning. 35 page PDF packed full of 30+ themed activities, tasks and challenges. Worked on independently this should cover several hours, or can easily be split into approximately 12 separate consecutive sessions/lessons for more structured and supported learning. Suitable for ages 10-14, although younger learners could access most tasks with support. Perfect for developing cross curricular skills in creative arts, literacy, numeracy, and independent thinking Ideal for home schooling, re-engaging disaffected learners, SEND, Education other than at school, tutor group termly projects, holiday activities etc.

PDF of 10 clear guided discussion points for Emotional Literacy / Wellbeing when returning to school after lockdown. Print off, laminate on table for groups to share, use on screen, 1-to-1 etc PSHE, Tutor Time, Mentoring, SEND/SEMH

Boredom Busters Pack 5 page downloadable PDF with 12 fun activities - each of which should last 30 minutes or longer. Perfect for home schooling, school holidays, tutor time etc! Can be printed out but doesn’t need to be - can be used from screen.

Fun Wordsearch Puzzle to celebrate the landing of NASA’s Perseverance on Mars Find the 13 hidden words - running in all directions Plenty of scope for discussion around the vocabulary Two research questions included at the end

International Women’s Day Wordsearch Puzzle March 8th 2021 Words running in all directions. Surnames of inspirational women which can then be discussed and researched, along with some key vocab words. Research task included at the bottom around history, geography and women’s votes. Perfect for tutor time, homework, citizenship etc

Find the words related to St David’s Day, including some Welsh vocab, running in all directions. Bonus little research task at the bottom!