Frank Cottrell-Boyce fabulous book ‘Millions the NOT-SO-GREAT Train Robbery’. There are ten questions per chapter, although some chapters are short. The questions are hopefully to instigate a discussion about the text.
Ten questions per chapter for this superb book. great for children who are exploring Ancient Greece in school. Inference questions included to further develop the children’s comprehension skills.
Sensory circuits help children regulate their sensory systems through a sequence of alerting, organizing, and calming activities. Ideally the children will have up to five minutes at the start of the day or after lunch, so they can get ready for learning in the classroom. However, these activities can also be used in isolation.
These activities are designed to be engaging, accessible, and suitable for primary school settings, requiring minimal equipment and space. Below are twenty activities, with setup and safety notes provided where
necessary.
Here are five reading comprehensions about significant dates in the autumn term 2025. They include:
The Battle of Agincourt
King George III and the American War
John Logie Baird and the First Television Transmitter
The Birth of Jane Austen
Napoleon Surrenders Malta to Great Britain
Here are a selection of reading comprehensions for children to explore different aspects to World War Two. The comprehensions include:
The Land Girls: Heroes of the Fields
The Home Guard: Britain’s Brave Volunteers
The Blackout Warden in World War II
The Women’s Voluntary Service in World War II
The Essential Work Order in World War II
The Auxiliary Territorial Service in World War II
There are ten questions for each comprehension, which do include inference.
This six-week scheme introduces ten-year-olds to Muggle Quidditch (Quadball), a real-world sport inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, adapted for safety and accessibility. The programme develops physical skills (running, throwing, catching), teamwork, and strategic thinking, aligning with Key Stage 2 PE objectives. Each session lasts one hour and uses a rectangular playing area (e.g., school field or gym, approximately 30m x 15m). Equipment includes a volleyball (quaffle), three dodgeballs (bludgers), a tennis ball (snitch), hula hoops as goals, and lightweight brooms (e.g., plastic or foam for safety - not essential).
Here are ten questions per chapter for all 27 chapters of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, with two inference questions per chapter. These questions cover plot details, character development, themes, and encourage critical thinking.
These 270 questions (10 per chapter across 27 chapters) provide a comprehensive exploration of The Hunger Games, blending factual recall with interpretive analysis through the inference questions.
This resource includes Morse code, cryptograms, rationing, decoding pictures, connecting the sentences, wordsearch and culminating in understanding why VE Day was celebrated so much. The activities can be used in a classroom or in a hall, where the teachers could set up and a class at a time can take turns exploring the challenges.
Children can do this independently, however ideally they would work in pairs or small groups.
Welcome, young historians! Today, you’ll embark on an exciting escape room adventure based on VE Day (Victory in Europe Day). As you solve puzzles and uncover clues, you’ll learn about this important event in World War II history. Are you ready to travel back in time to 1945?
Here is a set of ten questions per chapter for The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf, with two of them being inference questions. These questions are designed based on general knowledge of the book’s themes, plot progression, and characters, assuming a typical chapter structure. Each set includes retrieval questions and two inference questions to encourage deeper thinking.
These questions reflect the likely emotional and narrative resolution of The Boy at the Back of the Class, emphasizing Ahmet’s integration, the group’s loyalty, and the story’s uplifting conclusion. They balance factual recall with opportunities for students to analyze character motivations and themes.
Here are ten questions for each of the 30 chapters of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, including two inference questions per chapter. The questions are designed to test comprehension, encourage analysis, and prompt critical thinking.
Here are ten questions for each chapter of Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine, including two inference questions per chapter. The questions are designed to test comprehension, critical thinking, and the ability to draw conclusions from the text. These questions encourage readers to engage with the text, think critically, and make predictions based on the story’s events and characters.
Below are ten questions for each chapter of Northern Lights (also known as The Golden Compass in some regions) by Philip Pullman. The questions are designed to encourage comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement with the text.
These questions cover comprehension, analysis, and inference, encouraging readers to engage deeply with Northern Lights.
Here is a Scheme of Work designed to support Key Stage 2 children (ages 7–11) with dyscalculia, assisting in reducing maths anxiety, a specific learning difficulty affecting number sense and mathematical processing. The scheme focuses on building foundational skills, confidence, and engagement through multi-sensory, structured, and inclusive strategies tailored to their needs. It spans a 12-week term, with twice weekly sessions of approximately 20 minutes, and can be adapted for individual support.
General Objectives
Build a concrete understanding of numbers and their relationships.
Develop strategies to support memory and processing of mathematical concepts.
Foster confidence and reduce anxiety around mathematics.
Use multi-sensory and hands-on methods to reinforce learning.
Encourage self-regulation and metacognitive strategies for problem-solving.
Key Principles
Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) Approach: Start with physical objects, move to visual representations, then abstract symbols.
Repetition and Overlearning: Revisit concepts frequently to reinforce retention.
Small Steps: Break tasks into manageable chunks to avoid cognitive overload.
Multi-Sensory Learning: Engage touch, sight, sound, and movement.
Positive Reinforcement: Celebrate effort and progress to build confidence.
Here is a 12-week scheme of work to support Key Stage 2 children (ages 7–11) with dyspraxia, focusing on developing coordination, motor skills, balance, and confidence. Each session lasts 20 minutes, is engaging and inclusive, and builds progressively on skills. The activities are designed for small groups (4–6 children) to ensure individual attention, with adaptations for varying abilities.
Here are ten questions for each chapter of Roald Dahl’s Going Solo, including two inference questions per chapter. The questions are designed to engage readers with the text, test comprehension, and encourage deeper thinking.
The chapters are based on the structure of the book, which includes Dahl’s experiences in Africa and during World War II. The questions cover a range of comprehension, analysis, and inference skills, encouraging readers to think critically about Dahl’s adventures and the historical context of Going Solo.
Here are ten questions per chapter for all 28 chapters and the prologue of The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier, including two inference questions per chapter. These questions are designed to promote comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking.
These questions cover the entire book, encouraging a deep understanding of the plot, characters, and themes.
Here are ten questions for each chapter of Michael Morpurgo’s Friend or Foe, including two inference questions per chapter. These questions are designed to encourage comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement with the text.
These questions cover key events, character development, and themes in Friend or Foe, while the inference questions encourage deeper analysis of motivations and emotions.
Two schemes of work:
Scheme of Work designed to develop fine motor skills for Key Stage 2 children (ages 7–11) through engaging, 20-minute sessions. The scheme spans 6 weeks, with one session per week, focusing on activities that improve hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and strength. Each session includes a warm-up, main activity, and cool-down, with progression built in to challenge the children appropriately.
Scheme of Work designed to develop gross motor skills for Key Stage 2 children (ages 7–11) over a 6-week program. Each session lasts 20 minutes and includes activities to improve coordination, balance, strength, and agility. The sessions are progressive, engaging, and adaptable to different skill levels. Each session includes a warm-up, main activities, and a cool-down, with clear objectives and equipment suggestions.
Below are ten questions for each chapter of Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo, including two inference questions per chapter. These questions are designed to encourage comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement with the text.
These questions cover key events, character development, and themes in Kensuke’s Kingdom, with inference questions encouraging deeper analysis of motivations and emotions.
Twelve comprehension texts focusing on spies and their espionage activities, which include:
Mata Hari - A Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who spied for Germany during World War I, though her effectiveness as a spy is debated.
Aldrich Ames - A CIA officer who turned double agent, spying for the Soviet Union and Russia in the 1980s and '90s, compromising numerous U.S. operations.
Kim Philby - A high-ranking member of British intelligence who was part of the Cambridge Five, spying for the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Nathan Hale - An American Revolutionary War soldier who volunteered to spy on British forces and was executed after being caught in 1776.
Virginia Hall - An American spy during World War II who worked with the OSS (predecessor to the CIA), aiding the French Resistance against Nazi Germany.
Oleg Penkovsky - A Soviet military intelligence colonel who provided critical information to the U.S. and UK during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Richard Sorge - A German journalist and Soviet spy who provided key intelligence about German and Japanese plans during World War II.
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg - American citizens executed for passing nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union during the early Cold War.
Sidney Reilly - Known as the “Ace of Spies,” a British agent who operated in the early 20th century, involved in espionage against Russia and Germany.
Robert Hanssen - An FBI agent who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia for over 20 years, causing significant damage to U.S. intelligence.
Elizabeth Alkina - exploits in the Civil War and Roald Dahl’s and what he did during World War Two.