Songs of Ourselves - The Chimney-Sweeper by William Blake. This poem is part of the 2026/2028 IGCSE Literature program. This is a full lesson -with scope to cover one or two lessons if required - The lesson plan is provided in Word document with a classroom Power Point, both of which are editable, if required. There is **lots **of in depth detail - you can fully edit to use as much or as little as you require. This lesson is easy to follow and could therefore be used as a ‘last minute’ lesson, or even a ‘cover lesson’ - if required - as the all of the information and answers tasks is included - all you need to do is print it. Contents - Teacher’s notes (bullet pointed to assist you), student tasks and task handouts - the teacher notes are in word as is the line by line analysis and narrative voice notes. The lesson contains the following: Five tasks for the class to complete - as decided by you - A tone graph, Essay analysis, discussion etc.

This is Me: Creative Ideas for Introducing Ourselves is a fun, engaging resource designed for EYFS and KS1 teachers to help young children explore and express their identity. Planning, worksheets and resources are included. Through hands-on activities like drawing, writing, and sorting, children will reflect on their family, likes and dislikes, and personal facts in creative ways. The resource includes easy-to-use templates and activities that encourage self-expression, promote speaking and listening skills, and help build confidence. It’s perfect for early years classrooms and supports key learning areas such as communication, language development, and personal, social, and emotional development Teachers can easily integrate these activities into daily lessons or use them as part of transition or “getting to know you” activities.

This activity consists of four worksheets designed to help children explore their interests, hobbies, and leisure activities. Each worksheet focuses on a specific theme and includes colourful illustrations with captions to guide discussions and writing. Overview of the worksheets: What Hobbies do the children enjoy? What Sports do the children like? My Leisure Time What Things do you like to do? Each worksheet combines discussion, sentence completion, and creative writing, fostering both communication and literacy skills. The resource connects themes about “Ourselves” to reading and writing practice!

A full lesson resource covering ‘The Chimney-Sweeper’ by William Blake. There is an initial resource focused around English Language activities, which offers some context so that students understand the role of chimney sweepers. The powerpoint also covers guided discussion of the poem, along with an example paragraph for students to work on.

Prepare students confidently for Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English 0475 with this complete 50-page study guide to Stories of Ourselves, Volume 2. Designed for the 2027 Paper 1 Poetry and Prose examination, it covers all ten prescribed stories through clear summaries, character analysis, themes, settings, structure, symbolism and writers’ methods. Each section includes focused evidence, examination-style questions, analytical tasks and guidance for developing strong personal responses. The resource supports classroom teaching, independent revision, homework and assessment preparation. Its clear organisation and student-friendly explanations help learners compare stories, select relevant evidence and write thoughtful, well-structured literary essays with confidence and accuracy.

Before the Sun - Charles Mungoshi This poem is part of the 2026/2028 IGCSE Literature program. This is a full lesson -with scope to cover one or two lessons if required - The lesson plan is provided in Word document with a classroom Power Point, both of which are editable, if required. There is **lots **of in depth detail - you can fully edit to use as much or as little as you require. This lesson is easy to follow and could therefore be used as a ‘last minute’ lesson, or even a ‘cover lesson’ - if required - as the all of the information and answers tasks is included - all you need to do is print it. Contents - Teacher’s notes (slide by slide to assist you), student tasks and task handouts - the teacher notes are in word as is the line by line analysis and narrative voice notes. The lesson contains the following: A full breakdown looking at tone, structure, poetic devices, quotes, effect, context, a line by line analysis, and an example essay. Contains tasks for the class to complete - as decided by you - A tone graph, Essay review, discussion, poetry analysis etc. This also shows students how to structure a PEEZER essay on poetry by giving an example based on this poem.

A fully-structured, exam-ready, multi-page poetry analysis worksheet for Elizabeth Brewster’s ‘Where I Come From’, designed specifically for the Cambridge IGCSE Literature 0992 specification (Songs of Ourselves Volume 1, 2026–28 anthology). This is not a generic comprehension sheet. Every section is built to teach as well as test, with genuinely analytical prompts that push students toward independent thinking rather than surface-level response. What’s included: The poem reprinted in full with line numbers Gut-reaction prompts to open up first responses Guided language analysis focusing on the richest, most teachable moments, with a “What to notice” teaching box for each Structure and form analysis with two focused tasks A CIE-style essay question written specifically for this poem, with a five-row planning frame A model paragraph responding directly to the essay question, with a reflection prompt A Targeting the Top section for students aiming for Grade 9 / A*: one debated critical interpretation and one productive ambiguity — no vague generalisations, no context padding Part of a complete 15-poem bundle covering every poem in the Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 (2026–28) anthology.

An all-in-one poetry lesson on the poem For Heidi With the Blue Hair by Fleur Adcock. A fantastic poem for KS3 and 4, dealing with themes of teenage life: friendship, rules and rebellion at school, and bereavement as well as hair! It is simple enough for any class to understand and enjoy. The resource focuses largely on understanding the events of the poem and how the personas feel, but also asks a range of questions about language and structure and guides students through annotating the poem. There is a peer- or self-assessment checklist to help students gain higher grades and a message ranking activity at the end. This is a set text for the CIE Songs of Ourselves iGCSE English Literature. It's a lovely poem to study and students understand its relevance to them and their lives. Enjoy!

A set of lessons, complete with worksheets, for the prose section of IGCSE English Literature. Lessons are focused on teaching students how to write about symbolism, themes and characters for each story. Stories include: The Prison The Phoenix Sredni Vashtar Tyres Games At Twilight The People Before Ming’s Biggest Prey Billenium Of White Hairs And Cricket To Da-Duh In Memoriam

A full set of lessons for Songs Of Ourselves - IGCSE Examination 2019. Powerpoints, analysis, tasks and questions all included.

An attractive collection of resources for your "Ourselves" study, including a colourful and informative PowerPoint presentation, interactive Smartboard activity and a collection of labels and worksheets.

Title: Wellbeing: Taking Care of Ourselves and Each Other Description: This engaging 10-slide presentation is designed for a whole school assembly to educate students about the importance of wellbeing. It covers key aspects of physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing, providing practical strategies for students to improve their overall health and happiness. Perfect for schools looking to promote a culture of self-care and support, this presentation is both informative and inspiring. Slide Breakdown: Title Slide: Introduces the theme of the presentation. What is Wellbeing?: Defines wellbeing and highlights its various aspects. Importance of Wellbeing: Explains why wellbeing is crucial for health, performance, and happiness. Physical Wellbeing: Discusses the importance of exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Mental Wellbeing: Covers mindfulness, positive thinking, and seeking help. Emotional Wellbeing: Focuses on self-awareness, resilience, and healthy emotional expression. Social Wellbeing: Highlights the importance of relationships, community, and communication. Strategies for Improving Wellbeing: Provides practical tips for establishing routines, engaging in hobbies, and finding balance. School Support Systems: Details the support available within the school, such as counselors, clubs, and peer support. Conclusion: Summarises key points and encourages students to take steps towards improving their wellbeing. Key Features: Engaging Content: Each slide is designed to captivate and inform students. Actionable Steps: Offers practical advice on how students can improve their wellbeing. Supportive Environment: Emphasizes the importance of a supportive school community. Ideal For: Whole school assemblies Wellbeing workshops Educational programs Benefits: Enhances students’ understanding of wellbeing Promotes a culture of self-care and support Encourages proactive behavior towards health and happiness This presentation is an invaluable resource for any educational institution aiming to foster a deeper understanding and commitment to wellbeing among its students.

This Healthy Ways to Express Ourselves Assembly PowerPoint is a ready-to-deliver resource that helps pupils understand the importance of expressing feelings safely, respectfully, and positively. Perfect for whole-school assemblies, wellbeing days, PSHE introductions, or emotional literacy focus weeks, this resource supports children in recognising emotions and using healthy strategies to communicate their needs. What the resource contains ✔ Full assembly-ready PowerPoint, including: Warm-up discussion prompts – Simple, engaging questions to help pupils think about emotions and self-expression from the very start. What does “expressing ourselves” mean? – Child-friendly explanations that build vocabulary and understanding. Why expressing emotions is important – Links to friendships, mental wellbeing, behaviour choices, and resilience. Healthy vs. unhealthy ways to express feelings – Clearly explained examples that help pupils understand the difference. Common emotions and safe ways to share them – Supports emotional literacy and regulation across all age groups. Practical strategies – Such as talking to a trusted adult, journaling, creative arts, physical movement, breathing techniques, and positive communication. Real-life mini-scenarios – Ideal for quick “hands-up” responses or turn-and-talk moments during assemblies. Reflection slide – Encourages pupils to consider: “What is one healthy way I can express myself today?”

A planning grid to support teachers in creating an Ourselves themed Talking Tub. A Talking Tub is a collection of materials that are designed to stimulate talking and thinking to support responsive child led planning. This consultation can then be recorded in a Talking and Thinking Floorbook™. This approach can be used in early years and primary settings and can be easily differentiated. Talking Tubs should be tailored to suit your individual setting and individual interests of the children so we have intentionally left these as editable documents The planning grid identifies the lines of enquiry that lie behind the experiences, ideas for 3D and 2D objects and photos and the big questions or possible lines of development that may come out of the discussion.

This activity is perfect for Early Years Foundation Stage children aged 3-5 and an adult. Can you use a mirror to draw yourself? What different shapes can you see and draw? Discover how to add patterns and textures to a picture of yourself by making your own stamps and rubbings.

Covers Funnybones (skeleton), Elmer (similarities and differences) and Owl Babies (needs).

The pack includes: Large letters, each with small pictures of glasses, spelling the word ‘Opticians’- great to give your opticians a bold shop name, A large sign saying ‘Opticians’ decorated with pictures of glasses, Posters for the Opticians with the opening times (also an opening times posters without the times written on for you to do choose your own opening hours), and open and closed signs, Label cards with pictures of different things in the opticians- glasses, sunglasses, optician etc, Lots of different forms to encourage writing in the role play area- customer details, details of check-ups, reminder forms, appointments etc, A4 and A3 posters for the children to give eye tests- with capital letters and lower case letters, Posters to display in your opticians- waiting room, which frame colour and shape would you like, try your glasses on here etc, A poster to fill in the name of the optician for that day, Hats to make for the optician and optician staff to wear and also a blank hat for you to design yourself Plus lots more!

6 flashcards connected to looking after ourselves in terms of hygiene.

This worksheet was created by Lauren Savage @ Primary Leap This word search includes 15 words that are all related to the topic: Ourselves. Can you find the 15 words hidden in this puzzle?