14 English starters perfect to be stuck into books at the start of a lesson. Each starter has five questions in different formats, exploring grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ideal for UKS2.

Aimed at Year 5/6, this unit or work looks at a range of skills needed to compose effective non-chronological reports. Includes an example NCR on Hippogriffs to be used as a model text, hot and cold task unit targets, Smart Notebook slides. 12 lessons in this unit for Non-Chronological Reports. Content can be tweaked to focus on certain aspects of HP. We used a trip to the Warner Bros Studio Tour to research and collect information about Harry Potter. You may wish to add an extra lesson or two creating a lesson through research of books/internet to help develop note taking, etc. Lessons/LIs: Cold task: To write a NCR. To explore a non-chronological report (ERIC) To explore language and structural features of a non-chronological report. To compose effective and concise introductory paragraphs. To construct compound sentences using coordinating conjunctions. STAND ALONE ‘Extended Write’ - (focus on modal verbs) To start my sentences in different ways. To write well structured paragraphs. To plan a NCR. Hot Task: To write a NCR. (You may want to do this over two lessons to ensure content and quality). To edit and improve my writing. To publish a piece of work.

Balloon tray labels and subject labels inspired by Up the movie. Two different sized subject labels.

Aimed at Year Three, this Instructions unit is based on T4W’s ‘How to Build A Pyramid’. It includes learning the text, boxing up, experimenting with different instructions (I used examples of Twinkl instructions, but you could just google ‘origami instructions’ and see what comes up. Includes: Prepositions, Time conjunctions, Inperative verbs, Introduction, Exploring different instructions, Memorising a text, Planning/Writing. MTP contains key objectives and some notes. Notebook has slides, learning intentions and content, resources included.

A ‘Stig of the Dump’ inspired character description used as a model text to help demonstrate sentence starters, sentences of three, fronted adverbials and powerful verbs/adjectives. Links with topic work based on the stone age. "Stumbling to his feet, the musty, stale smell of damp clung to Barney’s nostrils. "

‘Teacher Noticeboard’ lettering - Harry Potter/Daily Prophet themed. Includes ‘messages’ and ‘to do’ list sheets, perfect for laminating and popping on your noticeboard next to a dry wipe marker!

‘Our Work is on Point’ display. Display lettering reads: Sharp Work Our Work is on Point and there are several different cactus patterns that can be printed and laminated ready for work to be pinned on. My kiddies loved this display and I added real succulents on the table near the display for added wow factor.

Large and small tray labels with a marble effect. General classroom resources and subjects. Available as word document and pdf version for easy scaling/editing.

A fun way to end the week and encourages the children to reflect on the week/their learning and set a target for the following week. Slips could go home at the end of the day as a discussion point, stay in the classroom to be referred to or recycled!

LI: To know the names and order of the planets. Success Criteria: I can name all of the planets. I can find a way to help me remember them. I can identify and label the different planets. LI: To learn about the planets in our solar system. Success Criteria: I can identify the different planets. I can research facts about the different planets. I can present my research in a fact file. LI: To describe the movement of the Earth and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system. Success Criteria: I know the names and order of the planets in our Solar System. I can explain the difference between rotation and revolution. LI: To participate in a debate using my scientific understanding to explain my reasoning. Success Criteria: I can form an opinion based on research. I can share my ideas with others. I can listen and reflect on other peoples point of view. LI: To understand about gravity and its effects on Earth. # A Twinkl PPT for the debate lesson is useful to download if you have a Twinkl account, otherwise different sheets, books, internet for research.

Harry Potter themed tray labels. Including resources, subjects & blank ones. Perfect to be laminated to be used time and time again. PDF format means they are ready to print and go!

7 Lessons exploring: -Recap the digestive system -The cardiovascular system -Muscles -Knowledge sharing -Exercise -Healthy eating Lots of videos and opportunities for discussion and group work. Files are as SMART Notebooks or PDFs. You can enrich, adapt or expand on these lessons. If you also have a Twinkl account, their diagram worksheets are fab to go alongside! Used for Year Six science lessons exploring the human body.

A knowledge organiser that we use as part of our ‘local history’ study. The first page is general information about WWII but the second page talks about Newbury’s role in WWII.

A teacher planner containing monthly calendars and daily planners to organise your teacher-y life! Also includes sections for students’ birthdays, passwords, classlists, etc. Great to self bind and laminate the front cover for extra stability.

Three arithmetic style ‘tests’ - great to check in with children’s knowledge. 1.) place value 2.) four operations (focus on multiplication, prime numbers, etc.) 3.) four operations (focus on multiplication and division)

Three different worksheets. 1.) partitioning and representing numbers. 2.) 10 more/10 less and 100 more/100 less 3.) number lines to 1000. PDF format so ready to print and go. Pitched at Year Three.

A knowledge organiser appropriate for year 5/6 learning on light.

A block of 11 lessons with one ‘stand alone’ diary entry lesson which links to Letters from the Lighthouse’. The main body of the lessons is looking at features and skills to create a news article based on the mass evacuation of children and vulnerable adults during WWII. This unit goes well with learning about WWII in history. Please note: this is a smart notebook file. I have attached pdf and ppt versions of these files but these are not editable. Smart notebook is the best format for this! LI: To write a diary entry (cold task) Success Criteria: I can take on the persona of a character. I can write in first person. LI: To explore the features of a news article. Success Criteria: I know what makes something ‘news’. I can identify key language and structural features. I can answer questions based on a text. LI: To use compound sentences with accuracy. Success Criteria: I can identify main and subordinate clauses. I can use a range of coordinating conjunctions. I can write topical compound sentences. LI: To use a range of conjunctions when creating complex sentences. Success Criteria: I can identify a range of complex sentences. I know that a complex sentence contains a main (independent) clause and at least one subordinate (dependent) clause. I can identify a range of conjunctions. I can form a variety of complex sentences. LI: To use parenthesis to add additional information. Success Criteria: I can identify parenthesis. I can decide what punctuation to use for parenthesis. I can write sentences including parenthesis. LI: To use direct and reported speech. Success Criteria: I can differentiate between direct and reported speech. I can punctuate direct speech accurately. I can draw out key quotes from a range of information. I can write the main body including a variety of reported and direct speech. LI: To write an effective introduction. Success Criteria: I know what the 5Ws are. I can use the 5Ws to create an effective introduction. I can suggest an appropriate headline. I can use prepositions and adverbs to express time, place and cause. LI: To form detailed paragraphs. Success Criteria: I understand the structure of a news article. I can expand on a point. I can link my sentences together to provide cohesion. LI: To plan a newspaper article. Success Criteria: I can box up a newspaper report. I can use the 5Ws. I can write factually. LI: To write a newspaper article. Success Criteria: I can use my plan to help me. I can include an appropriate heading and hook. I can use the 5w’s in my introduction. I can link my sentences, selecting appropriate time words. LI: To publish a newspaper article. Success Criteria: I can carefully proof-read my work. I can make changes to improve my work. I can present my work using my best handwriting.

Set of four differentiated worksheets to allow children to practise reading and writing time in analogue and digital to o’clock and half past.

A set of lessons for DT explaining how to design, make and paint canopic jars. Includes: looking at patterns, shapes of jars and colours the Ancient Egyptians used. Making a jar using papermache and mod roc. Painting the jar. Super, hands on lessons inspiring creativity. Goes well after looking at the mummification process!