I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
I am the Head Teacher Of Maria International School Of Bucharest in Romania. I am also very keen at developing different TES teaching resources to discover what works well for different classes. I am constantly looking for new and exciting different ways of presenting and teaching different primary topics, especially maths topics.
Are you teaching your students about different types of weather? These 30 different photos about the weather will make an excellent starting point for anyone looking for ideas about how to introduce their class to different types of weather.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different weather been shown in each of photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about different weather.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different sorts of weather. The students can then discuss how they decided on each type of weather.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing.
Are you teaching your class about water, rivers or impressive landscapes? Are you looking for some visual support? I have collected together 30 high quality, stunning images of waterfalls for you to share with your class.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different places being shown in each of photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about waterfalls.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of waterfalls. The students can then discuss if the waterfall is natural or manmade.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Are your students learning about different kinds of volcanoes. Your students could try to find the location of many of the volcanoes in this pack of 32 volcanoes images. These photos could make a great display or an introductory talk about volcanoes and their geology.
Complete with a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide to help you get more out of this lesson and teaching resource.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different types of volcanoes being shown in each of photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about volcanoes.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of volcanoes. The students can then discuss what they think it would be like living near each one.
Are your students studying about languages or the diversity of different cultures represented in Europe? These creative writing prompts ask the students to look at each picture and use their 5 senses to describe the image. What can they see, touch, smell, taste, hear and feel in each picture?
They then use these notes to write a fuller, more detailed description of the picture. This is a great way to prepare for the KS1 SATs tests and the KS2 SATs tests while still having a lot of fun!
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the European Day of Languages.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different European Languages. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
If you are looking for a resource that gets your students talking, then this is a nice resource. It helps students to understand the key features of rocks and soils, their uses, erosion and why we need to take care of them. If you are doing the rocks and soils unit, then this is a great presentation to use!
Are you interested in teaching about the Ozone layer? I have created a simple PowerPoint presentation for this topic.
I have also created a PowerPoint explaining 31 different ways you could use this teaching resource in your classroom.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Ozone Layer Preservation Day.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Ozone Layer Preservation Day ideas. The students can then discuss how they can save the ozone.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
I thought it would be a fun challenge to make a colourful alphabet about different rocks. The students could each choose a letter and then research the uses and other key facts about each of the rocks. There is a useful link at the end of the presentation which leads students to a wonderfully informative and clear website about rocks.
This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different rocks being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Rocks and Soil Rocks alphabets.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them Rocks and Soil Rocks alphabet. The students can then discuss what they think each one was used for.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Students love to match words and images. I have taken a vocabulary list for rocks and soils and I have matched the words to beautiful photos which match each feature. This resource for rocks and soils could either be printed off and laminated and made into an nice instant display, or it could be used in the classroom as an introduction, reminder or review of the words used in this topic.
Are you teaching about rivers, the environment or pollution? Are you wanting to make an eye catching display on pollution? I have collected together 30 images of pollution for students to use and discuss. They could discuss the problems each causes and how their solutions.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Environmental Pollution.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different environmental pollution problems. The students can then discuss what they think could be done to resolve each problem.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
I have used a wide range of inspirations to create a fun conversation starting lesson about Christian Aid week. This lesson looks at different issues which may be covered in Christian Aid week such as what is war, what is peace, what is a home and how we can help our fellow man, woman and child.
I have started using conversation starters in my own lessons with great effect and I think you will also enjoy using them in your own lessons.
As stated in the presentation, while these resources will help you present your Christian Aid week lessons in class, I have no connection with Christian Aid.
I have collected together all the flags of the Commonwealth, included descriptions of what each flag really means and added links for you to read more about each Commonwealth country. This document would be a fabulous starting point for any Commonwealth day celebrations.
You could print out all the flags to make a nice flag bunting.
You could also mix up the different flags and see how many of the countries the children can identify.
I have included some blank world maps for children to add the names of the countries to a map.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos.
I have added a second PowerPoint presentation which shows you how you could use this teaching resource in 31 different, fun ways in the classroom to make sure you get the most out of this teaching resource. I also create a Chinese Landscape Painting book for students. The basics are laid out to help them and then they can use water colours to complete the picture.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about China.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Chinese activities.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials and activities being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World Fisheries Day.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different World Fisheries’ actvities. The students can then discuss why they think each one is important.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
City Quiz Series
Eagle Shopping Centre, Derby, UK – Quiz 4
Example questions...
1. Which fruit is used for the logo of Adams children’s clothes store and what colour is it?
2. The initials HS stand for which store and what do they sell?
3. Which children’s clothes store is opposite Dixons?
This worksheet also contains a teacher answer sheet.
Test Your General Knowledge
It’s a Wonderful World!
Example questions
1. What is the highest mountain in the world?
a) K2
b) Everest
c) Cho Oyu
d) Kangchenjunga
2. What is the deepest ocean in the world?
a) Indian Ocean
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Pacific Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
3. What is the longest river in the world?
a) Congo
b) Nile
c) Amazon
d) Yangtze-Kiang
The worksheet comes complete with a page of answers for the teacher.
Test Your Research Skills
Rivers of the World
Match the major city on the worksheet with the river that it stands on.
The worksheet comes with an answer sheet.
This is a collection of 37 different photographs of landscapes in a PowerPoint format.
These could be used on a weekly basis, as a story starting point. They could be used to help students to develop writing about the 5 senses.
I have also added a feature so the class or the teacher can click on a number randomly and discover the picture, this may make story writing more fun and more interactive.
Are you teaching about life under the sea? Are you looking for great photos to create a display? I have collected togeter 37 different photos of life under the sea which you can share with your class.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different animals being shown in each of photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Underwater Life.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different different types of underwater life. The students can then discuss the needs of each type of organism.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Are you teaching students about mountains? This is a lovely set of teaching resources. It introduces the students to famous mountains from around the world, things people use mountains for and helps you celebrate International Mountain Day.
City Quiz Series
125 Years of the Central Library in Derby, UK – Quiz 2
Example questions
1. Which street is the Central Library on?
2. What are the two phone numbers for enquiries?
3. Complete the sign on the notice outside the main entrance: “Welcome to Your
Library. ______________________ for ______________________”.