An escape room style consolidation for writing an information text about the stone age. It includes resources and instructions for 4 caves: features detectives vocabulary vault fact vs fiction build an information text

These activities can support EAL and Year 1 children in writing their fact files with confidence. Begin by reading fiction books about lions to spark interest, introduce key vocabulary, and provide visual support for EAL learners. Recommended titles include The Lion Inside and How to Hide a Lion. Next, watch National Geographic videos and explore non-fiction books to help children distinguish between facts and fiction. Then, move on to collecting facts from various sources. You could create a lion-themed area within your continuous provision and provide sticky notes for children to record their facts. Alternatively, use the attached craft activity as a lead-in to the Big Write. The PDF also includes a vocabulary mat to support pupils in structuring their fact files and using subject-specific language accurately as well as a labelling activity with a word bank provided.

This resource goes really well with the all about me crafts and activities. You can complete it in small groups with the children so they would write about themselves with confidence. It is super helpful for EAL as the visuals help them find words they would otherwise struggle to remember.

This Addition Think Board is a flexible and visual tool designed to help KS1 pupils deepen their understanding of number bonds and addition strategies. It encourages children to represent an addition sentence in multiple ways—supporting mastery through visual, concrete, and abstract thinking.

This engaging presentation-based resource brings The Birthday Invitation by Lucy Rowland to life through storytelling, visual aids, and rich language experiences. It supports a complete literacy unit with opportunities for immersive learning, descriptive writing, and vocabulary building. What’s included? Character Slides: Introduce the characters from the story with visuals and prompts to support comprehension and discussion, you could also print them out and use them for a quick and easy memory game or turn them into props for retelling. Story Map: A visual retelling of the story using symbols and key vocabulary—perfect for Talk for Writing. Interesting Vocabulary Bank: Carefully chosen “Wow Words” with meanings, actions, and images to help embed new vocabulary. Atmospheric Video Clip: A short, calming meadow video with nature sounds to inspire setting writing and spark imagination. Learning Goals: Develop descriptive vocabulary Sequence and retell familiar stories Write for purpose (invitations, setting descriptions) Build speaking and listening through story maps and shared discussion Perfect For: Whole-class teaching, English working walls, Talk for Writing units, and guided writing lessons.

Resources to introduce and consolidate the key vocabulary of the magic paintbrush by Julia Donaldson - suitable for KS1. Includes: Word Mats Word Cards Write the room Sequencing Cards Label the scene Writing prompts