1 Sticks and sums
What is it? An addition activity themed around Julia Donaldson’s book Stick Man
Who is it for? 3-5s
Why is it hot? This presentation uses visual prompts to teach children how to do simple sums by counting on their fingers.
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2 Hotting up maths
What is it? An activity for helping students to read and interpret data
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? Children practise their data comprehension and interpretation skills using microwave instructions.
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3 Crossing cultures
What is it? A lesson contrasting Portsmouth and Rio de Janeiro
Who is it for? 5-7s
Why is it hot? A presentation and worksheets about two very different waterfront cities. Ideal for comparing cultures around the world.
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4 Super spellers
What is it? A selection of weekly spelling lists
Who is it for? 5-11s
Why is it hot? If you’re stuck for ideas and need a hand with differentiation, why not take inspiration from this extensive word bank?
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5 Imaginative journey
What is it? A scheme of work on Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? This wide range of creative resources will help you to capture the imagination of your pupils by teaching the anime film as a literacy text.
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6 Study buddy
What is it? Tips and ideas to get students ready for exams
Who is it for? 11-16s
Why is it hot? A sheet of trick directions emphasises the importance of reading instructions carefully, and hints help pupils fulfil their potential.
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7 Literacy ahoy!
What is it? A pirate-themed writing scheme of work
Who is it for? 11-14s
Why is it hot? This fun resource encourages students to create different types of fiction and non-fiction texts.
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8 Think it over
What is it? A set of reflective tasks for the end of a topic
Who is it for? 11-18s
Why is it hot? These tasks will suit different learning styles and preferences and provide a great alternative to asking students to do corrections after a test or end-of-unit assessment.
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9 Cosmos and chaos
What is it? An exploration of the teleological argument throughout history
Who is it for? 16-18s
Why is it hot? Introduce the design argument to your class with these handy sheets packed with images and information on great thinkers such as David Hume and Charles Darwin.
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10 Reflex action
What is it? Worksheets to encourage active learning
Who is it for? 16-18s
Why is it hot? Engage students and promote self-directed learning with these well-designed worksheets on reflexes and the workings of the brain.
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