Age Range: 9–13 (Upper KS2 / Lower KS3) Subjects: Science, PSHE, Health Education, Reading Comprehension Resource Description: This high-quality, engaging lesson resource introduces students to meningitis, combining clear scientific explanation with reading comprehension practice. The pack includes: A detailed, illustrated information poster explaining meningitis in a student-friendly way A 12 question comprehension worksheet to assess understanding and encourage deeper thinking Students will learn about: The brain, spinal cord, and meninges How meningitis is caused (bacterial vs viral) How infections spread Why swelling in the brain is dangerous Symptoms to look out for Prevention methods, including hygiene and vaccination A real-world outbreak example to add context Learning Objectives: Understand the function of the meninges and their role in protecting the brain Identify causes and types of meningitis Explain how meningitis spreads Learn key symptoms and risks Understand the importance of prevention and vaccination This Resource is: Visually engaging and accessible for a wide range of learners Supports both science curriculum and PSHE / health education Encourages reading comprehension and critical thinking Ideal for whole-class teaching, guided reading, homework, or cover lessons -Promotes real-life awareness of a serious health condition

These resources are designed to support travel awareness, consumer rights education and financial literacy, while also encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Travel & Tourism Awareness Topic Covered: -Geography (Egypt / The Red Sea) -Tourism and global travel -Cultural awareness What learners explore: -Where Egypt is located and why it is a popular holiday destination -Tourism as an industry -Activities available in coastal and desert environments -The role travel plays in connecting countries and cultures This links well with Geography, Global Studies, and PSHE. Consumer Rights & Travel Insurance Topic Covered: -Consumer protection -Travel insurance basics -Financial responsibility -Understanding contracts What learners explore: -The difference between cancelling a holiday yourself vs. a company cancelling -When refunds apply -Why travel insurance matters -The concept of “covered reasons” -Basic legal rights when purchasing services. This supports Financial Literacy, Citizenship, and Life Skills education. It helps understand real-world responsibilities in a simplified way. Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Topic Covered: -Evaluating information -Making informed decisions -Risk awareness What will be explored: -Why it is important not to panic-cancel -Checking facts before acting -Understanding terms and conditions This aligns with PSHE, Citizenship, and Media Literacy. Creative Design & Communication Topic Covered: -Art & Design -Persuasive writing -Marketing basics What will be explored: -Designing an eye-catching flyer -Using persuasive language -Combining images and text effectively -Communicating key information clearly This supports Art, English (writing for purpose), and Business/Enterprise education. Cross-Curricular Learning Opportunity These resources can be used as a cross-curricular project, combining: -Geography -PSHE -Financial Education -Art & Design -English Students not only learn about travel and rights, but also apply creativity and real-life understanding in a meaningful way. These materials cover: Travel & Geography Financial Literacy Consumer Rights Critical Thinking Creative Communication They provide a practical, real-world learning opportunity while encouraging to engage with travel topics responsibly and creatively.

These resources are clearly designed as cross-curricular educational materials aimed at upper primary or early secondary learners. They combine current affairs, geography, citizenship, and literacy in an age-appropriate, accessible format. Travel to Egypt: What You Need to Know, Educational Purpose This resource functions as an informational non-fiction text. It explains: -Key tourist destinations in Egypt -The current travel situation -Regional political tensions -The importance of checking official travel advice -It presents real-world geopolitical context in simplified language. Educational Skills Developed -Reading Comprehension Practice: Identifying main ideas Extracting key information Understanding cause and effect (e.g., tensions with airspace closures due to flight delays) Interpreting formal informational language Critical Awareness of Current Affairs: That countries can experience regional instability That travel advisories are issued by governments That international tensions affect global travel Analytical Thinking introducing: Geopolitical relationships (USA, Israel, Iran) The concept of nuclear development The difference between a country being “open to tourists” and regional instability Subjects Covered: Geography (tourism, location, Middle East region) PSHE / Citizenship (safety, informed decision-making) English (non-fiction reading and comprehension) International Relations Egypt Calls for Peace and Stability in the Region Educational Purpose: A simplified current affairs report focusing on: Egypt’s diplomatic position President El-Sisi’s communication with regional leaders The role of diplomacy versus military action It models how governments communicate during regional crises. Educational Skills Developed Understanding News and Political Statements Students learn: How leaders respond to regional conflict What diplomatic language looks like The difference between military action and peaceful speech Citizenship & Values Education The text reinforces: Peace Speech Diplomacy Regional cooperation Stability and development Political Literacy Students are introduced to: International alliances Sovereignty Regional security Government decision-making Subjects Covered Citizenship / Civics Politics (introductory level) Religious Education (peace and moral responsibility themes) Geography (Middle East region) English (formal tone and persuasive language analysis) Peace and Stability in the Region. Activity Sheet This is the most explicitly classroom-oriented resource. It converts the political theme into interactive learning. Educational Purpose It reinforces the message of peace and diplomacy through: Vocabulary tasks Writing prompts Geography matching Creative activity These resources are most suitable for: Upper KS2 (Year 5–6) with guidance KS3 (Years 7–9) independently ESL / EAL learners (clear structured language)

Embark on an exciting journey to Hurghada on the Red Sea in Egypt with this fun, engaging, and educational activity book for children! Packed with fascinating facts, colourful stories, and hands-on activities, this book brings your holiday destination to life. Discover cool places to visit, learn about the history and culture of Hurghada, explore the wonders of the Red Sea, and find helpful tips on how to stay safe while travelling. Inside you’ll enjoy reading passages, stories, histories, comprehension activities, colouring pages, recipes, crosswords, holiday project ideas, and so much more. And it’s not just for kids, adults will love it too! Parents and caregivers will find interesting facts they didn’t know, helpful cultural insights, and useful information they can even use as a reference during their trip. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday or reliving your adventures, this all-in-one activity book turns learning about Hurghada into an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Ancient Egypt: History You Can Experience Ancient Egypt to Modern Holidays: Food, Travel & Daily Life Step into the world of Ancient Egypt — and discover how it connects to modern-day life in Egypt today! Designed especially for KS2 learners (ages 7–11), this beautifully illustrated, curriculum-friendly workbook takes children on an unforgettable journey from the Nile and the pyramids to the beaches and restaurants of Hurghada. Through food, travel, archaeology, daily life and hands-on activities, children explore how the past still shapes the present. What Makes This Book Special? This isn’t just history, it’s history you can experience. Children will: Compare ancient and modern Egyptian life Discover how bread, farming, and food traditions connect past and present Learn about famous archaeologists like Zahi Hawass Explore Egyptian street food and hotel buffets Try recipes inspired by ancient dishes Complete colouring pages, writing prompts, and creative challenges Take part in holiday-based activities designed for real-life learning Whether at home, in school, or on holiday, this book encourages curiosity, discussion, and connection. Curriculum-Friendly Learning Includes links to: History (civilisation & continuity) Geography (Egypt, the Nile, environment) Literacy (reading comprehension & writing tasks) PSHE (culture, wellbeing, safety) Art & Design Food & Design Technology Inside You will Find: Clear explanations of Ancient Egyptian daily life Bread-making from the Pharaohs to today Egyptian restaurant role-play activities Vocabulary investigations Creative comparison tasks (“Then &; Now”) Comprehension questions Recipes including Molokheia &; Hawawshi Street food explorations in Hurghada Colouring and activity sheets Real-world travel connections Designed for Curious Minds This book encourages children to: Ask questions Notice similarities between past and present See history as something alive and around them Learn through food, culture, and real classrooms Home education Families travelling to Egypt Holiday learning packs History topic support Curious adults who love culture and travel too! Why Parents & Teachers Love It Engaging, visual layout Combines history with food and travel Flexible, dip in anywhere Encourages independent thinking Supports real-world discussion Blends learning with fun History is not just something that happened long ago. It’s still alive, in the food we eat, the stories we tell, and the places we visit. Discover Ancient Egypt through real life in Hurghada.

Are you teaching the Holocaust from home or in class? This pack introduces the class to The Holocaust explaining what it was and why it happened. It includes key vocabulary and fully adaptable sheets as well as a PowerPoint and thinking activities aimed at KS2. I used it for Year 5 and the class loved it, the questions kept flying in and the children were fully engaged and really enjoyed the thinking activities. There is a comprehension sheet that relates to the PowerPoint to make sure the children fully understand what has been taught. There is a brief introduction to Anne Frank and who she was which is useful to introduce the next lesson to be linked for English lessons where they will start reading The Diary of Anne Frank.

A comprehension designed to intorduce students at KS2 and KS3 about what is happening currently in the world with all the racism protests and what is Black Lives Matter. There is also a PowerPoint encouraging class discussions about racism, explaining what Black Lives Matter is and it is aimed at getting students to discuss their thoughts and share their ideas. Students need to answer questions and offer their own opinions about what is currently happening and undertand what has happened to George Floyd and why at this time it is such a significant event with all that is happening in the world.

A reading comprehension aimed at KS2 and KS3 about the return of football and highlighting the significant changes due to racism and coronavirus and how football matches have changed for fans and viewers implementing the social distancing changes. This comprehension is designed to educate students to some changes the world is adopting in various aspects of life in order to move forward.

Labelling a diagram activity, Understanding tectonic plates and how they move, the different types of mountains.

Here is a lesson I prepared this morning for my online science class with Year 5. The Topic is materials and their properties and they were learning about Thermal Insulators and Thermal conductors. There is a powerpoint I have adapted from Twinkl and a worksheet to go with the powerpoint so that they follow the lesson carefully. Activity sheets for the investigation is also included, The lesson lasted one hour and the kids really enjoyed it.

This is an introduction powerpoint for my class explaining the IGCSE course content and what will be covered throughout this course. It is Option B and we will be doing The First World War as a Depth Study

Three questions for students to revise and practice: 1.On what assumptions was the Schlieffen Plan based? 2. What is ‘No Man’s Land’? 3. What methods did Goebbels use between 1929 and 1932 to ensure that Nazi ideas were brought to the attention of the German people? Students need to read through the power points, revise topics already answered in class and answer the questions at the end of the power point. The third question is for students to answer with open books and they need to follow the PEEL technique. I have also included the mark scheme for answers and teacher help which can also be offered to students. I will be updating this resource as and when I have taught the lessons.

I have created this PowerPoint that revises what Year 5 already know about World War II and The Holocaust linking to Anne Frank explaining why they link together. There is also a webquest activity with a marking guide. It encourages the class to do some research abouot this topic and for them to make their own presentation to send back to me using resources on the internet they have found. As well as making a Power Point presentation for History they are required to make a video of themselves presenting their presentation. The class are really enjoying doing this as they get to use technology and demonstrate their research and spoken skills as well as finding the subject really interesting. Because of being at home and elearning during this quarantine period the class are able to do virtual tours of museums and explore all areas of this topic. On the webquest activity sheet there is also a list of possible websites they can use in order to help Year 5 conduct their research. This resource could also be used for all of KS2 and lower KS3

I created this resource in order to occupy all those children currently at home elearning. It teaches them the importance of Vitamin C and how it helps to boost the immune system and to fight off infections, viruses and diseases. They will be able to investigate various fruits and learn which vitamins they contain and why they are important. This resource contains a hands on activity for the students to enjoy making something, followed by a leaflet activity and some comprehension questions in order for them to have a clear understanding of what they have read. I have included an adaptable Word Version of this document should you need to edit any text. Great homelearning activity to keep the children engaged.

Here are two PowerPoint Presentations about the ‘British Royal Family’. One is an Introduction to the Royal Family and the other is a reading lesson encouraging ‘finding information’ ‘inferring’ and ‘opinions’ ‘using their own judgements’ about the Royal Family. It is a simple ‘guided reading’ lesson. I used these PowerPoints with my Year 5 class and they really enjoyed it. I will be updating this file as and when i teach the lessons.

A consise powerpoint presentation with accompanying worksheet (Including comprehension and activity to teach children about propaganda during the war and how Great Britain got women to volunteer to work. There are activities to analyse propaganda posters and vocabulary work too. As well as the PDF files there are also word documents so that you are able to adapt to how you need it. This is aimed at upper Key Stage 2 (KS2) I have been using this with my Year 6 class and they enjoyed this lesson as they were able to be creative.

While us teachers are sat at home online teaching because our schools are shut, here is a quick worksheet i have made for Nouns and Verbs to keep our students busy. I used it for my Y5 class.

Originally I designed this worksheet to do in class to highlight the importance of soap and its benefits. Since creating this worksheet, our school has been shut down, so I have adapted it so that it can be emailed home to the children to keep them busy in this period where there is not school. This worksheet includes: An informative text to read A little experiment they can conduct at home A guide to producing an experiment report A comprehension activity to encourage student to read, understand, identify and add their own opinions. Everything has been explained clearly so that parents and siblings can also join in. The worksheets are also adaptable if you wanted to change anything.

Adaptable worksheet with tasks and reasons why these battles were so significant. Students have to read the 9 points of significance and stick them in order explaining their orders of significance.

Here is a comprehension activity with Audio and eBook of chapter 1 of Goodnight Mister tom. As we are working from home, i thought this would be a nice way of doing guided reading activities

Adaptable word document. Practice for children having problems identifying homophones and understanding the tricky words. includes activities to identify, pair up, dictionary work and writing. Also a poem containing homophones to identify and pick out.