I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt.
I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
I am a primary school teacher and assistant head. I love my job and my aim is to produce high quality teaching resources that motivate learners and make life easier for teachers! All of my resources are ready to teach, differentiated and easy to adapt.
I don't make resources just to sell, all uploads have been made to be used in my own classroom. Therefore, I can vouch for their suitability, pitch and quality.
A complete English lesson, written for year 5/6 and differentiated 3 ways.
The objective covered is suspense writing, with a starter that looks at the passive voice.
The planning uses the animated film: Francis Brandywine, which is available on You tube. Directed by Richard Hickey
All images are public domain from pixabay.com
A comprehensive covering letter and personal statement which I wrote during my recent job search.
Although it obviously needed to be adapted to suit the needs of each school that I was applying for, I found that having a ‘base’ letter was extremely useful. I was shortlisted for each job I sent this application to (and gained a headship)
There was nothing on line at the time that I could use to guide/scaffold me, so I hope that someone finds this useful!
Two different comprehensive personal statements which I wrote during my recent job search.
Although they obviously needed to be adapted to suit the needs of each school that I was applying for, I found that having a series of ‘base’ letters was extremely useful. I was shortlisted for each job I sent these applications to (and gained a job)
There was nothing on line at the time that I could use to guide/scaffold me, so I hope that someone finds this useful!
A Complete ART lesson, which includes a detailed PPT, resources and planning.
COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2019.
The lesson is designed to help you get to know your class, whilst creating a fantastic display for the wall (ideal for the start of the year) Great for transition day too!
Based around the work of artist Lichtenstein, the children will produce a portrait for display.
Ideal for KS2/3
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A complete set of all my HUGELY POPULAR ALAN PEAT sentence lessons.
A set of 18 individual, standalone lessons. Each lesson has been written to teach 1 of the fantastic sentence types from Alan Peat.
Each lesson is fully resourced- including Powerpoint, plan and 3 way differentiation.
I have used the lessons very successfully in upper KS2, taught as part of wider units and for standalone lessons where sentence skills need to be developed.
Bundle represents a saving of £45
Also available as individual lessons and as 3 smaller bundles (see below)
Bundle 1, 2 and 3 are also available, each containing a different set of ALAN PEAT sentence lessons.
Bundle 1
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alan-peat-sentences-bundle-ks2-11748039
Bundle 2
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alan-peat-sentences-bundle-ks2-bundle-2-11798906
Bundle 3
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alan-peat-bundle-3-11872727
All lessons have a monster/beast or dragon theme. All images sourced from PIXABAY
A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 8 lessons. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
Images of Robin Hood characters produced by
A complete 7-week scheme of work for KS2 based on Henry VIII and his Tudor World.
Objectives covered include:
Henry and his 8 wives
Life as a Tudor king
Portraits and their importance
Henry's divorce
The break from Rome and it's consequences.
Each lesson is fully resourced and includes a high-quality PPT presentation.
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A complete scheme of work, presentations and resources for the book ’ The London Eye Mystery’ by Siobhan Dowd. Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go (the only thing missing is the book!). This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
I have zipped the files (as there are over 80 individual documents). However, I have also added some loose documents to show you a sample of the quality. Editable versions are included wherever possible.
There is a free sample lesson available here:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-london-eye-mystery-lesson-2-clauses-and-commas-free-sample-lesson-11696165
Lessons are based on the understanding of the text and its themes, as well as key narrative, and descriptive writing skills. Coverage includes: advanced punctuation, Precise language choices, Characterisation, Mood and atmosphere development, sentence variety and structure, figurative devices and more.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
All images sourced from Pixabay. The red room by HG Wells extract is in the public domain.
A complete scheme of 10 lessons based around the story of BEOWULF. Written for a year 4 class, it is easy to adapt for year 5 or 6 as there is a strong emphasis on basic grammar skills in the planning.
Planning is of a high quality and includes all resources, including a version of the story (written by me) Wherever possible, editable versions of each resource are also provided. Each lesson is fully differentiated and includes a powerpoint presentation
**Learning Objectives: **
To use a variety of sentence openers
To vary our sentence openers when creating a description
To punctuate direct speech correctly
To add adverbial clauses to dialogue.
To use tenses consistently
To use expanded noun phrases
To use figurative devices to describe.
To vary clauses in complex sentences
To plan a short story with suspense
To apply the features of short stories.
To edit and improve the introduction to a short story.****
The files are zipped, however I have added some loose examples of the resources to give an indication of quality.
All other art work is from Pixabay or authors own.
A complete 5/ 6 day unit of work which includes planning, detailed PowerPoints and resources for the poem - THE JABBERWOCKY, by Lewis Carroll.
The whole scheme includes a cold and a hot task, and culminates in the class writing a narrative poem in the style of the original.
All images sourced from Pixabay or authors own.
VERY Popular Resources! 8 COMPLETE english and art lessons for the first days and lessons with your new class. Updated for 2022/3
Each lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach. All have outcomes that make brilliant displays for the start of term. Worth £25 when bought seperately.
1 - Transition day lesson (planning, ppt and a range of art and writing resources)
2. Lego portraits complete art lesson
3. Lichtenstein dot portraits - complete art lesson
4. Portrait Poems - complete writing lesson
5. Personality Swirls - complete art lesson.
6. Fingerprint Poems - complete English/Art lesson.
7. Zentangle Portraits - complete Art Lesson.
8. Micrography Portraits - Complete art and PHSCE lesson.
A Complete ART lesson, which includes a detailed PPT, resources and planning. UPDATED FOR 2019
The lesson is designed to help you get to know your class, whilst creating a fantastic display for the wall (ideal for the start of the year)
Ideal for KS2/3
Please leave feedback.
A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 6 lessons. There are also 2 additional lessons that sit at the start and end of the unit - a cold and a hot task.
Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
A 7 lesson unit of work, with presentations and resources for Persuasive Speeches about animal rights. Lesson 6 and & are bundled together as both are needed to complete the written task.
Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are based on the understanding of the text type and its features. Coverage includes: use of AFORRESTPIE, Structures and PEEL paragraphs.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
All images sourced from Pixabay.
A complete lesson with the LO: to understand Darwin’s voyage on HMS Beagle.
During the lesson, students will map the voyage and key events on each stop of the journey.
All resources are included, although internet access may be required for the higher attainers to research additional information, using the Beagle diaries (Link included in the resources)
All other images from Pixabay or authors own.
A complete scheme of work, presentations and resources for the story of ** ’ KING KONG by ANTHONY BROWNE.** Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go (the only thing missing is the book!). This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Editable versions of ppts and activity sheets are included wherever possible. The scheme starts and end with a cold and hot task to aid assessment and show clear progression of skills.
**There is a free sample lesson available here:**https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/king-kong-lesson-2-expanded-noun-phrases-free-sample-lesson-11877353
Lessons are based on the understanding of the text and its themes, as well as key narrative, and descriptive writing skills. Coverage includes: cohesion, conjunctions, Precise language choices, adverbials, sentence variety and structure, figurative devices and more.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
All images sourced from Pixabay. CLips and images from king kong are sourced from Publicdomain.com
A complete English lesson, based around INVERTED COMMAS. Suitable for KS2 (as the lesson is fully differentiated)
The lesson is suitable for both teaching and applying of the skill, and also as a revision lesson for Year 6.
Children will learn about the skill, practice writing them as a class, before completing independent work containing them. Fully differentiated 3 ways. The lesson includes a plan, a detailed PowerPoint and three activities.
Lesson resources are fully editable where possible.
The lesson has an animal/fantasy theme
All images are sourced from PIXABAY.
A complete lesson based around David Dadau’s inspirational’SLOW WRITING’ technique.
Aimed at upper KS2 and differentiated fully (3 ways) The lesson develops children’s ability to write precisely and consciously to create a vibrant and vivid description of a suspenseful scene in a story.
Resources includes a full lesson plan, detailed PowerPoint and three levels of task based around a series of images. All resources and PowerPoint are fully editable.
All images and video clip are sourced from PIXABAY
A narrative writing scheme of work, presentations and resources for a series of 12/13 lessons. The unit starts with a cold task, and ends by writing a short story (hot task) on a similar theme to the text.
Aimed at Upper KS2 but easily adaptable. Each lesson is differentiated at least 3 ways.
All lessons are ready to go. This unit is genuinely ready to reach and planned to a high quality.
Each lesson is also available separately and includes a presentation and all resources.
Editable versions are included wherever possible.
Lessons are designed to teach children how to write in a clear and concise way. In grammar starters and individual lessons there is a focus on editing basic errors and writing sentences that make sense.
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
A complete lesson, PowerPoint and resources for the book ’Holes’ By Louis Sachar
This is lesson 3 in a series of 6. The whole scheme of work is available.
The whole scheme includes 6 full lessons, each fully resourced, and including a detailed PPT. The scheme culminates in the class writing a description of a setting using all of the descriptive techniques learned and developed during the series of lessons. There are also 2 additional lessons that complete the scheme ( a hot and a cold task)
This scheme was incredibly engaging and produced brilliant pieces of writing.
Images sourced from Pixabay.
