This is my resources for using the picture book Flotsam with a class of lower key stage 2 pupils, however, it could be adapted for older or younger children. It includes a power-point of the book, a lesson plan, a weekly plan as well as word mats.

Two week’s planning based on Queen’s Hat and the Queen’s Handbag by Steve Antony. Most suited to a KS1 class especially year 1. Works well when doing a topic on London or the United Kingdom.

A nine day English plan for the Jolly Christmas Postman including planning, Father Christmas wordmat and activities.

Two week’s planning Emma Jane’s Aeroplane Planning and Resources most suited to a KS1 class. I did this with a Year 1 class as part of a Aeroplane topic.

2 Week Plan and resources for Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. Most suited for a Year 1 Class.

1 week’s planning to meet the year One weight and mass objectives.

A script for a year 1 assembly on weather and the seasons and the book 'After the Storm' featuring Percy the Park Keeper. Has 30 lines and link to a free song to sing.

One week’s English planning based on the book Oliver’s Vegetables by Vivian French. Most suited to a year one class.

Differentiated worksheets for children to find and shade half of a range of shapes.

Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson Two Weeks Plan and activities.

Little Red Riding Hood Planning and Resources for two weeks. Includes; Powerpoint of the story, Smart Notebook and resources. Most suited to year 1.

Differentiated worksheets for children to count how many items there are and find half.

Two weeks planning using the book the Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright most suited to a year 1 class. Links really well to PSHE work to thinking about our thoughts, feelings and emotions as well as any topic on dinosaurs.

Living, Dead and Never Alive cutting and sorting activity.

Differentiated worksheets for children to circle the largest amount of money from amounts of coins and notes.

Differentiated lesson focusing on the physical features around Lima and Peru.

Two weeks planning and resources for the book My friend the Weather Monster by Steve Smallman. Most suited to a year 1 class.

Two week plan using the Jolly Postman as a stimulus. Best suited to a year 1 class.

Two weeks planning and resources for the book Percy the Park Keeper After The storm. Includes; two week plan and lesson resources. Most suited for a KS1 class.

The Colour Monster Substitution Table to help, especially EAL children write a simple story about the colour monster.