Celebrate St Andrew’s Day on 30 November with this ready-to-print pack for P2-P7, covering both CfE First and Second Level in one download. Pages are colour-coded by level, so you can pick the right activities quickly or use both levels in a composite class. First Level activities: Who Was St Andrew? reading text with true or false questions and legend sequencing Saltire symmetry, completing a symmetrical thistle and designing your own flag Writing a ceilidh invitation Second Level activities: The Legend of the Saltire text with tiered questions and a Fact or Legend? sort Shortbread maths using the traditional 1:2:3 recipe Reading and interpreting a bar graph from a favourite Scottish food survey Writing a newspaper report for The Pictish Post For all levels: A Scots words matching activity Saltire bunting templates for a class display The pack includes teacher notes with E&O links, a low or no resource alternative for every task, and full answers. All 14 pages are designed for A4 and print cleanly in colour or greyscale.

Did you know Christmas was banned in Scotland for decades, and only became a public holiday in 1958? This pack explores why Hogmanay became Scotland’s biggest winter celebration, with Scottish history, language and maths activities for P2-P7 that you won’t find in a generic Christmas pack. First Level activities: • A reading text with true or false questions and a then-and-now sort • First-footing traditions • Countdown to the Bells time-telling • Scots and Gaelic winter greetings with a card to design Second Level activities: • The Christmas That Was Banned text with tiered questions • Timeline maths from 1560 to today • Translating Burns’s Auld Lang Syne into modern English • New Year time zones from Kiribati to Honolulu • A Christmas Day 1950 diary entry For all levels: • A Bells and Wishes display template Every page is printer friendly, with no dark backgrounds to drain your ink at the busiest printing time of year. The pack includes teacher notes with E&O links, a low or no resource alternative for every task, and full answers. It works in the last weeks of December and again in January when you return.

Explore Scotland’s castles and the Wars of Independence with this complete interdisciplinary learning pack for P5-P7, mapped to the Curriculum for Excellence Second Level Experiences and Outcomes. Pupils research, reason, test and justify across five curriculum areas: Social Studies - castle defences, a Wars of Independence timeline with event cards, primary and secondary sources, and a Then and Now Venn diagram • Literacy - a two-page non-fiction text on Stirling Castle, tiered Find It, Think It, Judge It questions, fact or opinion, vocabulary work and a persuasive debate on rebuilding ruined castles • Numeracy - area and perimeter of a castle floor plan, a scale map measured with a ruler, and a trip budget with a bus timetable • Technologies - a catapult fair test with a results table and bar graph • Expressive Arts - design a coat of arms using real heraldry rules Every task includes a low or no resource alternative in the teacher guide. The pack also includes a curriculum map with E&O codes, a suggested teaching route, full answers and a Castle Expert certificate. All 23 pages are designed for A4 and print cleanly in colour or greyscale.

Take your P2-P4 class on a journey through Scotland’s castles with this complete interdisciplinary learning pack, built around the Curriculum for Excellence First Level Experiences and Outcomes. Every activity stands alone, so you can teach it as a two to three week topic or dip in for single lessons. The pack covers five curriculum areas: Social Studies - label the parts of a castle, compare castle life then and now, and meet the people who lived there with eight illustrated role cards and a jobs sort Literacy - a two-page non-fiction text on Edinburgh, Stirling and Eilean Donan castles, varied comprehension activities, a three-tower story planner and a writing page Numeracy - count 2D shapes in a shape castle, name 3D shapes, complete symmetry tasks and measure towers drawn to exact centimetre heights Technologies - a design-and-build castle engineering challenge with planning and evaluation sheets Expressive Arts - design your own coat of arms and family motto Every task comes with a low or no resource alternative in the teacher guide, so nothing depends on a full craft cupboard. The pack also includes a curriculum map with E&O codes, a suggested teaching route, full answers and a Castle Expert certificate. All 22 pages are designed for A4 and print cleanly in colour or greyscale, with no dark backgrounds and generous white spaces for writing and drawing. A Second Level version for P5-P7 and a money-saving bundle are coming soon.

This bundle contains the complete Space interdisciplinary learning pack for both First Level (P2-P4) and Second Level (P5-P7), fully aligned to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence across all eight curriculum areas. Purchasing both packs together saves £2.50 compared to buying them individually. The bundle contains twenty-six documents in total - thirteen per level. Both packs share the same ten-theme structure, covering Launching Into Space, Our Solar System, Space Explorers, Reading the Universe, Writing in Space, Space Maths, Design a Space Mission, Space Art and Drama, Big Questions, and Mission Complete. Content is fully differentiated between levels, with First Level resources built around scaffolded activities, sentence starters and drawing tasks, and Second Level resources built around independent research, analytical writing, source evaluation and extended reasoning. Each pack includes a CfE mapping grid, ten lesson plans, differentiated reading texts with comprehension questions, themed activity sheets across all curriculum areas, writing frames, maths activity sheets, a fifteen-page Space Mission Dossier for pupils to use throughout the topic, a multiple choice quiz with teacher answer key, twenty-four vocabulary display cards, five astronaut profile cards, self-assessment I Can strips, and a Mission Accomplished badge sheet. This bundle is ideal for schools with mixed Primary 2-7 classes, for stage teams planning the same topic across two year groups, or for teachers moving between stages who want a consistent set of resources that grows with their pupils. All resources are ready to print and use without additional preparation.

Celebrate Burns Night on 25 January with this printer-friendly literacy pack for P5-P7, built around Robert Burns’s Address to a Haggis. The pack includes: • A Burns biography with tiered questions and a fact, opinion or evidence-needed sort • Three verses of Address to a Haggis in Scots with modern English, plus tiered and language analysis questions • A Why Scots? language analysis activity • A scaled Burns timeline with calculations • A plan for your own class Burns Supper, including roles and an Immortal Memory speech • Burns at the Plough narrative planning and writing pages • An Address to a ___ poem in Burns’s Standard Habbie style • A two-page information report frame Teacher notes include accurate E&O links and a low or no resource alternative for every task. Full answers are included. All 15 pages are designed for A4 and print cleanly in colour or greyscale.

Celebrate Burns Night on 25 January with this printer-friendly literacy pack for P2-P4, built around Robert Burns’s poem To a Mouse. The pack includes: • Who was Robert Burns? biography with true or false and fact or opinion questions • To a Mouse in Scots with modern English alongside, plus Find It, Think It, Judge It questions • Scots words matching and gap-fill activities • A Burns timeline with simple age calculations • A Burns Supper running order sequencing activity, including the Selkirk Grace • Imagine You Are the Mouse planning and writing pages • A Wee Beastie poem writing frame with an example poem Teacher notes include accurate E&O links and a low or no resource alternative for every task. Full answers are on a separate page. All 13 pages are designed for A4 and print cleanly in colour or greyscale.

Stop writing learning intentions and success criteria into jotters by hand. This free, editable Word template lets you type your LI and success criteria once, print them onto sticky labels and stick them straight into pupils’ jotters. The template includes: • Four label layouts in one document: 8, 14, 16 or 21 labels per sheet • Standard label sizes that work with Lyreco, Avery and most own-brand labels (codes L7165, L7163, L7162 and L7160) • A bold LI line and five success criteria on each label, with Me and Teacher tick boxes for self and teacher assessment • Find and Replace editing, so you can update every label at once in seconds • A one-page guide to finding your label size, editing and printing It works for any subject or year group, in Scottish and English schools alike. If you find it useful, a quick review would be hugely appreciated. More resources are available in the MR MAC RESOURCES shop, including Scottish Castles IDL packs, Burns Night literacy packs and the Scottish Celebrations bundle.

Pre-filled writing success criteria labels, ready to print and stick into jotters. Each label has a genre-specific learning intention and five success criteria, with Achieved and Next step tick boxes. Pupils can see at a glance what they are doing well and what to work on next, and marking takes seconds. The template includes: • Six genres: narrative, recount, instructions, letter, information report and persuasive writing • Two levels: First Level (P2-P4, Years 1-3) and Second Level (P5-P7, Years 4-6), with criteria that step up in challenge • A blank editable page for any other genre or subject • Labels that fit standard 16-per-sheet sheets (99.1 x 33.9 mm, code L7162) from Lyreco, Avery and most own brands • Fully editable wording in Word, with Find and Replace to change every label at once • A one-page guide with a contents table and printing tips It works in Scottish and English schools alike. If you find it useful, a quick review would be hugely appreciated. Also free in the MR MAC RESOURCES shop: Success Criteria Labels in four label sizes.

Five core writing success criteria on one page of jotter labels, ready to use with almost any piece of writing. Stick a label in before pupils write, then tick Yes, Mostly or Not yet for each criterion when marking. Pupils can see at a glance what they are doing well and what to work on next. The five criteria on every label: • Can use punctuation accurately • Can use interesting/impressive vocabulary • Can vary sentence openers and connectives • Can keep person and tense consistent • Can organise and structure writing appropriately Each label also has a line to write or type the learning intention. The labels fit standard 16-per-sheet sheets (99.1 x 33.9 mm, code L7162) from Lyreco, Avery and most own brands, and the wording is fully editable in Word. It works in Scottish and English schools alike. If you find it useful, a quick review would be hugely appreciated. Also free in the MR MAC RESOURCES shop: Writing Success Criteria Labels for six genres at First and Second Level, and Success Criteria Labels in four label sizes.

This complete Space interdisciplinary learning pack covers all ten themes of a cross-curricular space topic for First Level (P2-P4), fully aligned to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. All Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks are mapped across Literacy and English, Numeracy and Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Technologies, Health and Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, and Religious and Moral Education. The pack contains thirteen documents. Teacher resources include a detailed CfE mapping grid showing all relevant Es&Os and Benchmarks, and ten fully written lesson plans covering every theme from the introductory engagement lesson through to the final showcase and assessment. Each lesson plan includes learning intentions, success criteria, beginning, middle and end activities, differentiation guidance for both support and extension, assessment opportunities, and a list of required resources. Pupil-facing resources include two original non-fiction reading texts, each available in an Accessible and a Challenging version with accompanying comprehension questions at literal, inferential and evaluative levels. Activity sheets cover Themes 1 to 3 (including a discussion mat, planet ordering activity, planet research sheet, sun and moon observation diary, astronaut profile sheet and space timeline), Theme 5 writing frames (narrative planning frame, story scaffold, information report frame and space word bank), Theme 6 maths activity sheets (large numbers, time in space, measurement and word problem cards), and Themes 7 to 9 (design brief, design drawing sheet, evaluation sheet, space art guide, Mission Control drama cards, astronaut nutrition activity and big questions discussion cards). Also included are a Space Mission Dossier - a fifteen-page pupil booklet used throughout the topic to record learning across all ten themes - a ten-question multiple choice space quiz with teacher answer key, a set of twenty-four vocabulary display cards, five astronaut profile cards featuring Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Neil Armstrong, Mae Jemison and Tim Peake, a self-assessment I Can strips sheet, and a Mission Accomplished badge sheet. All resources are ready to print and use without additional preparation.

This complete Space interdisciplinary learning pack covers all ten themes of a cross-curricular space topic for Second Level (P5-P7), fully aligned to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. All Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks are mapped across Literacy and English, Numeracy and Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Technologies, Health and Wellbeing, Expressive Arts, and Religious and Moral Education. The pack contains thirteen documents. Teacher resources include a detailed CfE mapping grid and ten fully written lesson plans for every theme. Each lesson plan includes learning intentions, success criteria, differentiated activities with support and extension guidance, assessment opportunities, and required resources. Pupil-facing resources include two original non-fiction reading texts - an information text on the solar system and a dual biography of space pioneers Valentina Tereshkova and Mae Jemison - each available in an Accessible and a Challenging version. Challenging versions include a language analysis question section addressing the writer’s craft. Activity sheets cover Themes 1 to 3 (fact, opinion and debatable activity, solar system research project, planet data table, source evaluation using the CRAAP framework, space pioneer comparison sheet and annotated timeline), Theme 5 writing frames (persuasive argument planning frame, information report structure guide and peer editing framework), Theme 6 maths sheets (large numbers and rounding, weight on other planets with data handling, multi-step time problems and planetary data handling), and Themes 7 to 9 (Mars habitat design brief, annotated design template, evaluation framework, press conference drama scenario and character profiles, space art guide with artist’s reflection, a space mission meal plan and origins of the universe discussion activity, and a reasoned argument task on the question of extraterrestrial life). Also included are a Space Mission Dossier - a fifteen-page pupil booklet for recording analytical reflection across all ten themes - a ten-question multiple choice quiz with teacher answer key, a twenty-four card vocabulary display set, five astronaut profile cards, a self-assessment I Can strips sheet, and a Mission Accomplished badge sheet. All resources are ready to print and use without additional preparation.

A two-page A3 landscape wallchart for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, designed for classroom display or individual pupil use. Page one covers all 12 group stages with every fixture, date, and venue included – pupils fill in results as the tournament progresses or predict scores before matches kick off. A final standings table sits below each group for tracking team positions. Page two features the full knockout bracket from the Round of 32 through to the Final, with a champion box for pupils to name their predicted winner. Works equally well as a live score tracker updated match by match, a prediction challenge at the start of the tournament, or a display piece to keep the class engaged throughout. No preparation required – print both pages on A3 landscape, hand out, and go. Suitable for upper primary and early secondary.

This two-page resource asks pupils to design and carry out their own end-of-year class survey, then apply a full range of statistical skills to analyse and present their findings. Two questions are provided as starting points, while pupils design two of their own with careful attention to question wording and data reliability. The tally recording table includes columns for total, fraction or percentage, and the mean - pushing pupils to apply and connect multiple areas of number work. On the analysis page, pupils must use two different graph types and justify why each is appropriate. Four statistical analysis prompts require pupils to calculate the mean with shown working, compare results using percentages, identify trends, and make evidence-based predictions. A Challenge box asks pupils to consider whether their data could be misleading and how they would improve the reliability of their survey - directly targeting the Year 5 and 6 statistics curriculum. The resource is aligned to the National Curriculum for Mathematics - Statistics at Upper Key Stage 2. Page 1 - Survey sheet with two pre-set questions and two pupil-designed questions, including total, fraction or percentage, and mean columns. Page 2 - Two blank graph templates requiring different graph types with justification, four statistical analysis prompts including calculation of the mean, and a challenge activity on data reliability. No preparation required beyond printing. Suitable for Year 5 and Year 6.

This ready-to-use two-page resource gives pupils a structured and engaging end-of-year maths activity that can be completed in a single afternoon session. Pupils survey their classmates using four pre-written end-of-year themed questions, record their results using tally marks, and then display and analyse their data using a guided bar chart template and scaffolded writing frame. All answer options are provided for pupils, making this fully accessible for KS1 learners. Sentence starters support the written analysis section, and a reflection activity encourages pupils to evaluate their own survey process. The resource is aligned to the National Curriculum for Mathematics - Statistics at Key Stage 1. Pupils collect and record data in tally charts, construct a bar chart, and answer questions about their results. Page 1 - Survey sheet with four themed questions and tally recording tables. Page 2 - Bar chart template with pre-numbered axes, guided writing frame with sentence starters, and a paired reflection activity. No preparation required beyond printing. Suitable for Year 1 and Year 2.

This two-page resource challenges pupils to design, carry out and analyse their own end-of-year class survey - a meaningful and engaging activity that develops real statistical thinking. Two questions are provided as starting points, while pupils design two of their own, choosing appropriate answer options and considering how to gather useful data. The tally recording table includes a fraction and percentage column, pushing pupils to apply number skills in context. On the analysis page, pupils choose their graph type and justify their choice, construct their graphs using blank axes, and respond to four higher-order analysis prompts. A peer review section encourages collaborative written feedback. The resource is aligned to the National Curriculum for Mathematics - Statistics at Lower Key Stage 2. Pupils collect, record and interpret data, construct appropriate graphs, and draw conclusions from their findings. Page 1 - Survey sheet with two pre-set questions and two pupil-designed questions, including a fraction and percentage column. Page 2 - Two blank graph templates with choice of graph type, four structured analysis prompts, and a peer review activity. No preparation required beyond printing. Suitable for Year 3 and Year 4.

This resource contains two end of year art task sheets aligned to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence - one for First Level and one for Second Level. Each sheet is designed to be printed as a double-sided A4 and completed alongside artwork done on a separate piece of paper, meaning the only resources children need are pencils, pens and paper. The First Level sheet includes four tasks covering drawing from memory, identifying and describing the visual elements, exploring colour theory including primary and secondary colours, and responding to the work of an artist or designer. A peer feedback bonus task and a star self-assessment are also included. The Second Level sheet includes tasks on planning an end of year artwork with a focus on depth and mark-making, analysing the completed artwork using art vocabulary, and a structured artist or designer study. Children are asked to describe how they used the visual elements, explain their media choices, discuss what works well and what could be improved, and give a personal response to an artist’s work. A five-criteria star self-assessment rounds off the sheet. Both sheets are fully aligned to the Expressive Arts Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks - EXA 1-02a to EXA 1-07a at First Level and EXA 2-02a to EXA 2-07a at Second Level. The resource is suitable for use at the end of P4-P5 for First Level and P6-P7 for Second Level.