Printable literacy starter sheets. Each slide contains 4 starters, designed to be a week’s worth. Contains 12 week’s worth in total (48 starters). Printing on A4 works as a good size for the sheets and saves paper. Each week has a starter involving: Using a square of 9 letters to make the longest word they can. Correcting a sentence containing spelling and grammar errors. Parsing a sentence for verbs, adjectives and nouns. Using a picture as a stimulus to come up with good wow words (the pictures to be used with this are at the back of the presentation). Has been used effectively with a P3 (Year 2) class but would also work with P4 (Year 3) or older classes if the expectations for the types of words being generated, and picking up on smaller errors etc. are raised.

A true or false quiz on a range of topics related to Scotland. Useful as an introduction to a topic on Scotland and prompt for discussion and questions. Designed to be printed and cut so it can be stuck up around the room. The class then move around the room answering the questions ‘T’ or ‘F’ on a piece of scrap paper. Answers and further questions are then discussed as a class. Answers to the questions are in the notes section of the PowerPoint.

For any class doing an introduction to laboratory equipment (age 8+). Use as a starting challenge to identify what the pieces of the equipment are, that have been photographed from different angles. More able pupils should be able to write a description of what they are used for too. 5 pieces of equipment pictured- tripod, test tube, safety mat, tongs and bunsen. The whole task should take 2-5 minutes and should consolidate the memorisation of names of some basic equipment. When clicked the zoomed out photo will appear. This can give a second chance if a pupil is struggling as they still have to name it.

Twenty cards with various writing challenges on them spanning a range of genres and skills. These would be appropriate as extension cards or for use in a writing corner. Originally made for use in a P3 (Year 2) class but would be appropriate for use in upper primary too as most of the challenges are open ended.

A blank fact file with headings for where the Vikings came from, information about their boats and fun facts. To be printed and folded into a booklet. Can be used as a writing lesson linked to research or a review of a Vikings topic. Created for use with P3 (Year 2) but adaptable for use with other stages.

A true or false quiz that can be used as a discussion starter and introduction to a topic on dinosaurs. Comes with 10 questions that can be printed and stuck up around the room, an answer sheet, and a PowerPoint which reviews and explains the answers. Good for discovering misconceptions early as well as stirring curiosity in a new topic.

This lesson briefly explores how structure is related to function in proteins, before exploring the functions of different protein groups. Learning Intentions: • I can state where the variety of protein shapes and functions come from. • I can name some major protein groups. • I can describe the functions of different proteins. Activities (all included): Starter- matching words to definitions (can be revision or an introduction to proteins). Protein synthesis overview. Research activity about different protein groups. Collaborative learning activity feeding back on research. Summary of protein structure and function for different groups. Plenary game.

Twenty separate cards with one reading challenge on each. Cut them out and use them as an extension, or to have in a reading corner or library. Offering rewards for completion of cards is a good way to increase engagement. Originally created for a P3 (Year 2) class, however most of the challenges would be appropriate for older primary too as they are open ended tasks and can be effectively differentiated by using different books.

A true or false quiz that can be used as a discussion starter and introduction to a topic on extreme earth events. Covers earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and tornadoes. Comes with 10 questions that can be printed and stuck up around the room, an answer sheet, and a PowerPoint which reviews and explains the answers. Good for discovering misconceptions early as well as stirring curiosity in a new topic.

Twenty questions on cards that can be used in a range of activities, such as choosing one as a plenary question for the class, or numbering the back of them and using a dice to select a question to answer in groups, or numerous other activities. Questions include a range of reflective and comprehension questions drawing on a range of skills.

5 quick maths questions based around mental and basic maths skills that can be used as a starter, extension or revision. Contains 4 starters per slide - designed to be 1 week’s worth. Print on A4 and cut to save paper. 19 weeks worth in total, getting harder towards the end. Each starter contains 5 maths questions that draw on different skills - including basic number knowledge, shape, time, the four operations, etc.