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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.

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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Outer space all about me foldable activity for back to school
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Outer space all about me foldable activity for back to school

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Blast off into a new school year with this space-themed all about me foldable activity, designed to help you get to know your class. This printable resource is a fun alternative to a standard worksheet. It is suitable for classroom use as part of your back-to-school activities, or send home to as a transition activity over the summer break. In this set, each foldout displays a different letter so that pupils can complete one that matches their first initial. The inner section has meaningful questions on an outer space theme as follows: Captain… (children insert their name here) Age Things I love to the moon and back I’m a star at… (for children to tell you what they are good at) My mission is to get better at… (for children to let you know areas that they might need extra help and support). Print the pages you need on A4 or letter-size paper (landscape). Pupils colour the space scene, fill in their answers with words and pictures, then cut out and fold. No glue or tape required! Once folded, it can be closed to show the space scene and the first letter of their name, then opened to display their ‘about me’ answers inside. The questions and clipart cannot be changed/edited. A picture showing how to fold is included. US and UK paper size/spelling included. There are 26 pages black and white pages - one for each letter of the alphabet. Here are some other All About Me resources you might like: Self portrait all about me Vertical all about me foldable Dinosaur themed all about me
Reptiles Classroom Display KS2
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Reptiles Classroom Display KS2

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Get your class crazy for crocs and talking about turtles with this bright and informative reptiles display pack. Use to support science learning around classification, animal groups or reptiles. This resource contains: Scaly letters to make the reptiles display title. This is presented as a PDF and as a Publisher document (if you want to adjust the size of the letters). Just print, cut and mount. A3 poster - What is a Reptile? A3 poster - Who’s Who? The 4 groups of reptiles 9 additional A4 posters with fun facts, and information about reptiles including the heaviest reptile, threats to reptiles, the deadliest snake and why they shed their skin.
Life cycle of a bat foldout science activity
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Life cycle of a bat foldout science activity

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A simple science craft activity to introduce or review the life cycle of a bat. Once the foldout is complete, the 2 halves of the bat are brought together, then are gently pulled apart to reveal the inside. Use this hands-on alternative to a worksheet to support a lesson on mammals, life cycles, nocturnal animals or bats. You could also use it as a Halloween activity or in an interactive science notebook. Print out a template for each child. You can use paper or card (paper is easier to fold but card is more robust). There are 3 templates to choose from Colour, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the stages (with descriptions) of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold. You’ll need coloured pencils and scissors. Glue is required if you are using the cut and stick options. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for the folding. Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen. This resource is a 7 page PDF and is not editable. US and UK versions included.
Flamingo Life Cycle PowerPoint KS2
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Flamingo Life Cycle PowerPoint KS2

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Why are flamingos pink? How many eggs do they lay? Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this 14-slide PowerPoint presentation, suitable for Key Stage 2. The presentation covers the egg stage, the growth of the chick and features of an adult flamingo. With interesting facts and real images, your pupils will get to know the flamingo life cycle in an engaging way. Use to support a lesson on birds, the life cycle of a bird, habitats or exotic animals. You can see a full preview of the PowerPoint to decide if this resource is right for you. Any purchased download will not have a watermark.
Life cycle of a duck foldable sequencing activity
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Life cycle of a duck foldable sequencing activity

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Introduce or review the life cycle stages of a mallard duck with this foldable sequencing activity. This fun alternative to a worksheet covers 4 stages of a duck’s life cycle - egg, hatching, duckling, and adult duck. It could be used as part of a lesson on bird life cycles, alongside hatching ducks, or as part of a pond life study. The templates The activity templates are differentiated so you can use them with multiple age groups or abilities. Template 1: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle. Cut out the template and fold. Template 2: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle (egg, hatching, duckling, adult duck), cut out and sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold. Template 3: As above but with a straight cutting edge. Template 4: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (with short descriptions), glue, cut and fold. Guidance for folding is supplied. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the duck life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. -Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. -Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. -Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. -Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. -Us and UK versions are included in the file. Please note that this is not an editable resource.
King Charles III coronation printable activities KS1
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King Charles III coronation printable activities KS1

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May 2023 sees the coronation of King Charles III - an exciting part of British and Commonwealth history. Plan some fun activities to help your KS1 class celebrate this special occasion with this pack of coronation printables. This King Charles coronation pack includes: Make a crown 4 crown designs to either print landscape on A4 coloured card or on white card (for children to colour). Make a Union Jack flag There are several options for this: Colour the flag, cut it out, fold it in half, and glue. As above but with grey letters to indicate which colour children should use for each part. Full-colour version - 2 to a page Full-colour version - 4 to a page (mini flags). If I were a king/queen writing activity Children draw/colour a face on their king/queen picture (there are 9 designs). They can then use the lined page to respond to the prompt. Crown maze Help King Charles’s carriage reach Westminster Abbey for the coronation! Coronation word search A simple word search with 8 coronation-themed words (2 similar versions). Answers included. The British National Anthem lyrics Pages with 2 verses and with just the first verse are included. You can listen to the National Anthem with 2 verses on YouTube before having a go at singing it yourselves. Crown spot the difference Find 5 differences in the picture. Charles and Camilla coloring sheet Versions for A4 and US letter size paper included. This 40+ page resource is not editable.
Life cycle of a flowering plant PowerPoint Google Slides slide show presentation
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Life cycle of a flowering plant PowerPoint Google Slides slide show presentation

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Are you planning a science lesson on the life cycle of a flowering plant? Use this slide show to introduce the plant life cycle to your class, and guide them through the key stages of change and growth. It is included in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats. This engaging presentation takes students on a journey through the stages of a flowering plant’s life cycle, from seed to adult plant. With beautiful visuals and clear explanations, this slide show is sure to captivate your pupils. Throughout the presentation, pupils will learn about the different stages of the plant life cycle, including germination, growth, and flowering. They’ll also learn in simple terms about the role of pollinators and fertilisation. You could use this resource alongside growing your own plants (especially beans) in the classroom, as part of a spring science lesson, or to support learning about plants and their life cycles. Is this resource editable? You can edit the body text on most of the slides to best suit the needs of your learners. Titles and images are fixed in position and are not editable. Preview There is a video preview that shows the full presentation so please do take a look at this before purchasing. Please note that the font used for the Google Slides version is Century Gothic (due to Google only allowing their own fonts on their platform).
Food chains introduction slide show PowerPoint and Google Slides
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Food chains introduction slide show PowerPoint and Google Slides

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If you are introducing food chains to your KS1 pupils, this engaging slide show will walk them through some simple examples. Full of realistic images and real photos, this resource can be used as part of a food chains lesson with your whole class. It is included as both a Google Slides presentation, and as a PowerPoint. You can see a full video preview before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners. What’s included in the presentation 27 widescreen slides introducing students to food chains. It covers basic concepts including producers and consumers, and movement of energy. Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your pupils if needed (images and titles are not editable). Fun animations - the arrows in the different food chains are animated to really help children grasp the direction they point in. 2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed.
How to grow a flower foldable sequencing activity KS1
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How to grow a flower foldable sequencing activity KS1

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Review the stages of growing flowers in a fun and memorable way with these flower foldouts. This science craft allows children to sequence 4 stages on a flower template, before cutting and folding. Use alongside growing plants in the classroom or as a spring science activity. There are 4 similar templates to choose from so you can differentiate if required: Template 1: Children colour the flower and the stages of how to grow one (pictures with descriptions). They then cut out the stages, sequence, glue, and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the flower. Template 3: Children colour the flower and the stages of how to grow one (pictures). They then cut out the stages, match them to the words (first, next, then, last), glue, and fold. Template 4: As above but with a circle around the flower. This activity encourages fine motor skills, is quick and easy to prep, and the finished foldouts can be placed in an interactive science notebook for reference. There is also a bonus writing sheet included to use as an extension activity. UK and US paper sizes included. The PDF is not editable.
All about me back to school foldable activity pencil
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All about me back to school foldable activity pencil

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Get to know your new class with this school supplies themed all about me foldable activity. This fun alternative to a standard back-to-school worksheet can be inserted into an interactive notebook, or used to make a first week of school display. The templates There are two templates, and each had a colour/black and white option. Template 1: Children colour the pencil halves, complete the inside of their template, cut everything out, glue, and fold. Template 2: Larger version over 2 pages The template prompts These are not editable so please take a moment to make sure they are suitable for your children before purchase. My name - Children write their first name on the line. Me - Draw a head and shoulders self-portrait. I like learning about - Write or draw a favourite subject, or area of interest. My favorite colors - Colour each circle in the paint palette a different colour. The highlight of my day is - Write or draw favourite time of day/favourite part of the day. My favourite food - Draw or write a favourite food inside the lunch box. I’m good at - Write or draw a skill, talent, or something they do well inside the star. My age - Write age on the calculator screen. What else is included? Versions with US and UK spelling A picture showing where to fold Instruction page for students
Life cycle of a carrot foldable sequencing cut and paste activity
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Life cycle of a carrot foldable sequencing cut and paste activity

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Explore the stages of a carrot plant’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity. This cut-and-paste carrot science craft is a fun alternative to a worksheet for both KS1 and KS2. It can be used to introduce the carrot life cycle, or as a review activity. Children sequence the life cycle stages on their foldout from seed, to mature carrot. They then cut out the template and fold it. Pupils will LOVE opening their foldout to reveal the sequence of the life cycle stages inside! Use this activity to support a lesson on plant life cycles, autumn, harvest, or even as an Easter science activity. Benefits of this activity Low prep Children learn about the carrot life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), following directions, and sequencing. Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. The templates There are 3 black and white template options to choose from: Colour the carrot and the 4 life cycle stages, cut out, sequence and fold. Colour the carrot and the 6 life cycle stages, cut out, sequence and fold. As above but with a straight cutting edge around the carrot. Instructions for students are included, as well as US and UK paper sizes. This resource also contains a printable set of life cycle cards to sequence (6 to a page, colour, and black and white options), a life cycle poster and some fun carrot facts to discuss together.
Woodland habitat animal and plant life cycles - hedgehog, owl, oak tree, stag beetle
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Woodland habitat animal and plant life cycles - hedgehog, owl, oak tree, stag beetle

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Explore the life cycles of woodland wildlife with these foldable sequencing activities. In this science resource, you’ll find life cycle foldouts for a hedgehog, barn owl, oak tree and stag beetle (mammal, bird, plant and insect). The differentiated templates allow pupils to sequence with 4 or 6 stages. There are also options to use simple words or descriptions of the stages. This makes the activity suitable for upper KS1, as well as KS2. What you need: Just print the templates you need on A4 paper. You’ll also need coloured pencils (different shades of brown as useful), as well as scissors and glue. The finished foldouts can be glued into a notebook, used for display, or taken home to show off to parents! The templates are not editable. UK and US versions included.
Science Classroom Displays KS1 Minibeasts Materials Plants and Weather
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Science Classroom Displays KS1 Minibeasts Materials Plants and Weather

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4 colourful packs of display materials for KS1 classrooms. This bundle includes: Materials Display 9 A4, full colour posters showing examples of everyday materials (glass, wood, metal, fabric, wool, plastic, ceramic, leather and paper). 12 descriptive words to add to your display if required (presented 3 to a page, to be cut out and mounted) 5 A4 posters with simple questions about the use of materials (e.g. Which material would be best for a superhero’s cape?). Title over 2 A4 pages, to cut out and join together. Minibeasts Display ‘Minibeasts’ title over 2 pages. Print, trim, and join. Real photo posters of minibeasts that live in a pond, on plants, and in/on the soil. These are included with and without a coloured background. For posters with a white background, trim, and mount on coloured paper. Magnfiers with insect examples (x9). Print and cut out individually. 2 life cycle posters (dragonfly and butterfly) ‘Parts of an insect’ and ‘parts of a spider’ posters ‘What is a minibeast’ poster 6 minibeast fact posters (included in 2 sizes) Plants Display Title lettering - P,L,A,N,T,S with leaf design. Print onto A4, cut and mount. 9 A4 posters showing photographs of the parts of a plant (leaves, flowers, seeds, stem, roots, trunk, branches, fruit, buds). Additional display printables - deciduous trees, evergreen trees, why plants are awesome and what do plants need. These are designed either to print on A4 and mount, or to print, cut and mount. Weather Display A4 weather chart and weather labels 9 bright and colourful A4 posters of different weather (sun, rain, wind, snow, hail, frost, fog, clouds, hail). 5 A4 printables with question prompts for children. Title (over 2 pages to trim and join together)
Insect life cycles foldable activity bundle
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Insect life cycles foldable activity bundle

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These insect life cycle foldable activities make a fun addition to science books. This set of resources looks at the life cycle of a butterfly, honey bee, ladybird and dragonfly. Pupils will love creating their foldout, then opening to reveal the life cycle inside. These could be used for a lesson on insects or minibeasts, life cycles or habitats. There are different options allowing you to differentiate the activity if required: Black and white templates for pupils to colour, cut and fold Black and white templates for pupils to colour, sequence the life cycle stages, glue and fold. Instructions and guidance for folding is included.
Life cycle of a rabbit foldable sequencing activity and worksheets KS1
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Life cycle of a rabbit foldable sequencing activity and worksheets KS1

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Introduce or review the life cycle of a rabbit with this fun, foldable sequencing activity. With differentiated options, your pupils will arrange the stages from newborn to kit, juvenile, and adult rabbit before cutting and folding. Use this resource to support a science lesson about mammal life cycles, pets, or for an Easter or spring craft activity. The 4 templates Template 1: Pupils colour the rabbit template, sequence the 4 life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. Template 2: As above but with the straight cutting edge around the rabbit. Ideal for those building their confidence with scissors. Template 3: Pupils colour the rabbit template, match the life cycle stage names to the pictures, sequence the 4 life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold. Template 4: Larger version of template 1 What else is included? Picture showing where to fold the template Life cycle poster (colour) Life cycle cards with descriptions (colour and b/w). Print these with the page of arrow cards. Cut out the life cycle stages and arrows for children to sequence to show the life cycle. Use as a small group activity. A version is also included with the pictures and descriptions on separate cards for children to match before putting them in order. Label the rabbit body parts cut-and-paste worksheet. Rabbits ‘can, have, are’ writing worksheet. Rabbit facts page. Bonus page: Rabbit maze with solution. US and UK versions of the PDF. Is the file editable? This PDF resource is not editable.
Solar eclipse foldable sequencing craft activity for total and annular eclipses
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Solar eclipse foldable sequencing craft activity for total and annular eclipses

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Introduce or review the stages of a solar eclipse in a hands-on way with this foldable sequencing activity. This fun cross between a craft and a science worksheet has options for annular and total solar eclipses. Use this resource to prepare for watching an eclipse, or as part of a space or solar system unit. Completed foldouts can be inserted into an interactive science notebook for future reference. There are differentiated templates so you can choose the options that best suit your students: Template 1: Colour the sun and stages of an annular solar eclipse, match the pictures to the stage names, glue, cut out the template and fold. Letters indicate which is the Sun/Moon. Template 2: Colour the sun and stages of an annular solar eclipse, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut out the template and fold. Template 3: Colour the sun and stages of a total solar eclipse, match the pictures to the stage names, glue, cut out the template and fold. Letters indicate which is the Sun/Moon. Template 4: Colour the sun and stages of a total solar eclipse, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut out the template and fold. For templates 2 and 4, there is the option to sequence the stages with the names or with short descriptions. Also included: Stage names volcabulary cards (in colour) for both eclipses. Versions for UK and US paper sizes Folding guide Please note, this resource is not editable.
Scaly letters for classroom displays
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Scaly letters for classroom displays

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Upper and lower case letters (A-Z), numbers and some symbols with a scaly pattern, ready to print onto whichever coloured card fits the theme of your display. Ideal for a dinosaurs, dragons or under the sea topic. Each letter is a separate png file so can be resized as you need. All images are contained within a zip file so please ensure you are able to open this file type before purchasing. The font used is Century Gothic Bold. This resource is for personal/classroom use only and must not be resold.
Skeletons and Bones Introduction Google Slides presentation KS2
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Skeletons and Bones Introduction Google Slides presentation KS2

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Introduce your pupils to the skeletal system with this engaging and informative Google Slides presentation. This presentation is full of facts and quality images of bones and skeletons. It is suitable for lower KS2, and can support delivery of the year 3 science curriculum. You can see a full video preview of the resource before purchase to ensure it is suitable for your learners. This resource is 30 slides and covers: Functions of the skeletal system in the human body (movement, protection of organs and support), Vertebrates/invertebrates definitions and examples Joints, Facts about bones Movement (including muscles) Questions throughout allow pupils to discuss ideas and thoughts with each other. Is this resource editable? Partially. The images, labels, and titles are flattened and cannot be edited. However, you do have the option to edit the body text should you need to make any adjustments for your students. The download is a 1 page PDF with a link, prompting you to make your own copy of the presentation. You will then be able to present it to your class, or share with pupils via Google classroom. For other skeletons resources, please see my display pack and X-ray identification activity.
Halloween animated Google Classroom headers
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Halloween animated Google Classroom headers

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Add these fun, animated Halloween headers to the Google Classroom banner area in the same way you would add an image. There are 7 headers in this set (as gif. files) including pumpkins, ghosts, potions and candy! You can see the banners in the preview video. Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app. The text and images are not editable.
Halloween life cycles foldout activity set (owl, bat, spider, pumpkin)
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Halloween life cycles foldout activity set (owl, bat, spider, pumpkin)

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Give your life cycle studies a Halloween twist with this set of foldouts. This resources features templates for the life cycles of a bat, owl, pumpkin and spider. You could use them to compare the life histories of a bird, mammal, plant and arachnid. They are also great for interactive science notebook or as science centres. Each life cycle has options that allow you to differentiate for your pupils. Spider life cycle There are 3 options so you can select and print the one that best suits your needs and differentiate for your students if required: Colour the template, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the simple life cycle name labels, glue cut and fold. Colour, sequence the life cycle stage description labels, glue cut and fold. This is the option in the preview video. Pumpkin life cycle There are 4 pages to choose from: Colour, cut and fold. Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold. As above but with a simpler cutting edge Larger version with 2 label options Owl life cycle There are 2 templates to choose from: Colour the life cycle stages, cut out the template, fold Colour the life cycle stages and cut them out, order/sequence, glue and fold. Bat life cycle There are 2 templates to choose from: Colour, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold.