Do you have pupils who can decode but need to speed up their test technique? Do you have pupils who cannot skim for gist? Do you want to inspire pupils with texts about people who have overcome barriers in their lives? This resource contains 9 texts that teach pupils how to approach texts when reading for gist. Each activity contains a short text with an activity / discussion activity. These activities will only need about 10-15 minutes of lesson time each so are ideal to fit in during a busy timetable or an intervention group.

A general knowledge Christmas Quiz aimed at KS2. Rounds: General knowledge Films Song emojis Anagrams 30 Questions in total Answers included

An activity to help pupils talk about how they feel emotions in their body.