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One of the hardest elements of teaching can be finding good quality resources that don't overcomplicate what you are teaching. I am all about breaking down resources into small steps so children understand whilst also appreciating teachers don't need too much or overcomplicated material to deliver their lessons. A range of tried and tested English, maths and wider curriculum resources focused on Years 4, 5 and 6. High quality resources from an experienced primary teacher.

One of the hardest elements of teaching can be finding good quality resources that don't overcomplicate what you are teaching. I am all about breaking down resources into small steps so children understand whilst also appreciating teachers don't need too much or overcomplicated material to deliver their lessons. A range of tried and tested English, maths and wider curriculum resources focused on Years 4, 5 and 6. High quality resources from an experienced primary teacher.
Spelling - Prefixes super, anti and auto Worksheet
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Spelling - Prefixes super, anti and auto Worksheet

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Full spelling worksheet for adding the prefixes super-, anti- and auto- before root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings rules, understand their meaning, puzzle over putting the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application across their writing.
Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers
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Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers

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Worksheet for adding and subtracting decimal number to 2 decimal places. Bar models and part-part whole models used to present the calculations. Extension task activity included as a next step. Resources kept simple.
Multiplication Commutative Law
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Multiplication Commutative Law

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Lesson focusing on applying the commutative law to multiply. Worksheet and smart notebook to help children consolidate commutativity. The resource is set out and a steps 1-3 format which allows children to apply their understanding, consolidate and then reason. Suitable for children in Years 3, 4 and 5 looking to consolidate their knowledge on multiplication. Smart notebook covers the lesson and can be adapted for more examples of arrays and bar models. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Mo Farah Timeline Activity - Black History
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Mo Farah Timeline Activity - Black History

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Timeline ordering activity that documents the key events from Mo Farah’s life. 10 key dates with information and images accompanying the key events of Mo Farah’s life. Perfect for black history month, for when looking at someone who has faced challenges in their life and writing biographies.
Plotting Coordinates and Polygons 1st Quadrant
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Plotting Coordinates and Polygons 1st Quadrant

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Resource that introduces plotting coordinates in the first quadrant and completing polygons from given coordinates. Step 1-3 format which allows children to apply their understanding of plotting and identifying coordinates, completing different polygons from plotted coordinates and reasoning. Guided through the smart notebook. A simple introduction into plotting coordinates in the first quadrant. Kept simple for teachers.
Spelling Suffix -ence Lesson
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Spelling Suffix -ence Lesson

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Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ence’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, explore the word family and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.
Spelling Suffix -ent Lesson and Worksheet
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Spelling Suffix -ent Lesson and Worksheet

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Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ent’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-4 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning, puzzle by piecing the spellings together and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start and spelling activity. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.
Spelling Suffix -ance Lesson
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Spelling Suffix -ance Lesson

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Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ance’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-3 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start and spelling dictation activity. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.
Representing Multiplication
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Representing Multiplication

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Lesson on identifying different representations of multiplication. This includes arrays, bar models and calculations using the commutative law. Lesson is structured in a step 1-3 format allowing children to apply and consolidate their understanding and then reason. Kept simple for teacher to use.
Year 4 - Representing Number to 10,000 and Identify Place Value
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Year 4 - Representing Number to 10,000 and Identify Place Value

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Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year Four pupils representing numbers up to 10,000 and identifying their place value. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 4 where children practice the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.
Norman Conquest and Middle Ages Assessment
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Norman Conquest and Middle Ages Assessment

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End of topic assessment document created for the Normans and Middle Ages. This is a carefully constructed assessment document on the key knowledge from the Norman conquest and all about the Middle Ages. 4 pages with a variety of different questions covering the following topics within the middle ages: The Norman Conquest (1066) The Feudal system Motte and Bailey castles The Magna Carta The Black Death Primary and Secondary Sources Perfect for the end of unit assessment on the whole of this time period from 1066 to the Tudor era.
Find 1000 More or Less Than a Number
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Find 1000 More or Less Than a Number

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Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year Four pupils finding 1,000 more or less than a given number. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children practice the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach. Kept simple for teachers to use.
Spelling - Prefix 'sub-' Worksheet
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Spelling - Prefix 'sub-' Worksheet

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Spelling worksheet for adding the prefix ‘sub-’ to root words. The resource is set out in a Step 1-3 format. It allows children to practice the spellings by writing the list in their books, understand their meaning, match definitions to the spellings and apply their understanding in sentences. Small steps to develop understanding of the prefix and be secure in their application.
Simple and Compound Sentences Lesson
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Simple and Compound Sentences Lesson

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This resource is focused on identifying that one main clause is a simple sentence and two main clauses linked together with a coordinating conjunction is a compound sentence. It then explores coordinating conjunctions and how to link two main clauses together. Fluency activity focuses on word classes Step 1 focuses on identifying simple and compound sentences Step 2 is used to look at coordinating conjunctions and how to apply these dependent on the sentence Step 3 focuses on children applying compound sentences with a range of coordinating conjunctions in their writing. Smart notebook is step by step to work alongside the worksheet. broken down into steps to keep it clear and simple.
Rounding to the Nearest 10
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Rounding to the Nearest 10

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Rounding to the nearest 10 resource that follows a step by step process of rounding numbers to the nearest multiple of 10. Resource is structured starting with a fluency activity on identifying numbers and a recap on previous skill. Smart notebook covers identifying the multiples of 10 either side of number before rounding using number lines. This is then develops into doing this in abstract before problem solving and reasoning. Worksheet is structured as follows: Step 1 - Apply on number lines Step 2 - consolidate rounding to the nearest 10 Step 3 - Reason and Problem solve Kept simple for teachers to use, but also follows a small steps approach for children to make rounding to the nearest 10 more simple.
Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 for Rounding
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Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 for Rounding

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This resource focuses on children identifying different multiples of 10, 100 and 1000. It has been a very effective resource in the Years 4, 5 and 6 classrooms in children being able to round to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000. The worksheet follows on from the smart notebook and ensures children are confident at identifying multiples and which multiples their number sits between. It also has a fluency sheet and sentence stems to use for the lesson. Even up to year 6 this is very effective when teaching rounding. Kept simple for teachers to access and use.
Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator
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Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator

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Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year 3-4 pupils adding fractions with the same denominator from different representations. Focus on presenting on a bar model, identifying calculations and reasoning. Worksheet structured as Sections 1 to 3 where children apply the skill, consolidate the skill and then reason and problem solve. This also starts with a fluency activity on the smart notebook presentation. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.
Year 4 - Identifying Numbers from Different Representations
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Year 4 - Identifying Numbers from Different Representations

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Worksheet and notebook presentation for Year Four pupils identifying up to 4-digit numbers from different representations. Worksheet structured as part A, B and C allowing all children to access. Notebook presentation builds on prior knowledge including a fluency activity followed by a small steps approach.
Spelling Suffix -ant Lesson
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Spelling Suffix -ant Lesson

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Full spelling worksheet and notebook for adding the suffix ‘-ant’. The resource is set out in a Step 1-3 format. It allows children to practice the spellings, understand their meaning and apply their understanding in sentences. This also includes a grammar fluency activity at the start and dictation activity. This is guided by the notebook. Small steps to develop understanding of the suffix and be secure in their application - all kept simple for teachers.