This set of 6 poetry comprehension tasks is designed for Year 5 children and focuses on building key reading skills. Each task includes a well-known poem, followed by ten questions that encourage students to explore vocabulary, make inferences, retrieve information, explain ideas, summarize, and make predictions. The tasks are carefully crafted to enhance understanding of poetry through engaging questions that cover a range of comprehension skills. Answers are provided for each task, making it easy for self-assessment or guided learning.

‘The Magic of Advent’ is a captivating rhyming assembly script designed for approximately 23 pupils. It was successfully used in a whole school assembly, bringing together children from across the key stage to explore the meaning and traditions of Advent. The script combines engaging rhymes with the festive spirit, making it a memorable way to introduce the magic of the season to the entire school.

This assembly script for Year 3 children introduces the story of Chinese New Year through a fun, engaging reenactment of the Great Race that determined the order of the animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Each child plays a role, from narrators and zodiac animals to fireworks and lion dancers, bringing the tale to life with humor and energy. The Emperor challenges the animals to cross a river, with each displaying their unique qualities—like the cleverness of the Rat and the strength of the Ox. The script includes stage directions and opportunities for movement, such as miming the river crossing and performing a lion dance. The assembly ends with a reflection on the importance of family, celebration, and valuing each other’s strengths, followed by a Chinese New Year-themed song to bring the performance to a joyful close.

This rhyming assembly script, designed for 30 primary school pupils, is the perfect way to launch Black History Month. The script introduces students to influential figures from the Black community, both past and present, using engaging rhymes to capture attention and spark interest. It sets the tone for a month of meaningful recognition and celebration.

This thoughtful and respectful Remembrance Assembly, designed for 30 primary school children, honors the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers, medics, and civilians who lived through war. Each child has a speaking part, taking on roles such as soldiers, medics, historians, and poppy holders, highlighting the importance of remembering the past and promoting peace for the future. The assembly includes the traditional bugle call “The Last Post” and ends with a heartfelt reflection on the significance of peace and remembrance. It is a powerful way to teach young children about the value of gratitude and hope.

This assembly script, designed for 30 primary school children, raises awareness about bullying and emphasizes the importance of kindness, support, and standing up for others. Each child has a speaking part, portraying victims, bullies, upstanders, teachers, and friends, showing different perspectives on bullying. The assembly features the song “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars to reinforce the theme of friendship and support. Through powerful dialogue and thoughtful reflection, the children learn how to take action against bullying and create a positive, inclusive school environment. The assembly ends with a pledge to stand united against bullying and promote kindness every day.

This fun and engaging assembly script introduces Year 3 children to the Stone Age through a humorous, interactive performance, where each of the 30 students gets a speaking part. The play follows two modern-day time travelers who accidentally land in the Stone Age and must learn how to survive by hunting, discovering fire, creating tools, and even painting cave art. The Stone Age characters show off their skills while providing plenty of laughs along the way. Stage Directions: The set includes a cave backdrop and forest scenes. Children will use simple props like clubs, spears, and animal masks for a playful re-enactment of hunting and survival. There’s also a cardboard time machine for the time travelers. Song: A lively performance of “The Stone Age Song,” sung to the tune of “We Will Rock You” by Queen, which can be found on YouTube here. Children can stomp and drum along to the beat for extra excitement. Reflection: At the end of the play, a reflection ties together the lessons of the Stone Age, highlighting the importance of teamwork, discovery, and innovation, with a message about how the past shapes the present. Cast List: The cast includes narrators, Stone Age people, time travelers, prehistoric animals, and village characters, ensuring all 30 children have a role to play in this entertaining and educational assembly.

This engaging and heartwarming assembly, designed for 30 primary school children, celebrates the tradition of harvest and the importance of sharing and gratitude. Through a series of short, scripted scenes, the children take on the roles of farmers, gardeners, shoppers, bakers, volunteers, and children, each highlighting their contributions to the journey of food from field to table. With every child having a speaking part, the assembly also includes the popular song “Cauliflowers Fluffy,” reinforcing the harvest theme. The assembly concludes with a thoughtful reflection, encouraging everyone to give thanks and consider how they can help those in need during this season of abundance.

This set of 6 comprehension tasks is designed for Year 3 children and focuses on non-fiction texts. Each task includes a text followed by a variety of questions aimed at developing key reading comprehension skills such as inference, retrieval, vocabulary understanding, prediction, and summarising. The topics are engaging and varied, covering: The Great Wall of China Pollution in the Oceans The Stone Age The Amazon Rainforest Additional high-interest non-fiction topics The questions are tailored to challenge and improve children’s understanding of the text in a structured way. Answers are provided for each task, making it easier for teachers or parents to assess children’s work quickly and accurately. This resource is perfect for classroom use or independent learning.

This assembly script tells the story of Diwali in the form of a rhyming couplet poem. It is designed to be both engaging and educational for a class of 30 children. Each child has a role, whether as a narrator, character, or part of a group reenacting key scenes from the Diwali story. The poem covers the return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya, their triumph over evil, and the lighting of lamps to celebrate goodness. Characters include Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, Ravana, and villagers. Some children form a chorus to chant key lines in unison, while others play parts to enhance the storytelling. The rhymes are simple yet catchy, making the story memorable for young audiences. This tried and tested script has been thoroughly enjoyed by my school, as it creatively introduces the children to Diwali while encouraging participation and teamwork.

This engaging 4-day lesson plan focuses on narrative writing, using the image of a haunted house as a powerful stimulus. Perfect for Halloween, this pack encourages creativity and promotes Talk for Writing, helping Key Stage 2 children develop descriptive writing skills. The lesson pack includes: Editable Lesson Plan: A detailed, flexible plan for each day, providing structured activities while allowing room for differentiation and adaptation. PowerPoint Presentation: Visual prompts and guided steps for whole-class discussions and shared writing tasks. Story Board: A visual planning tool for pupils to map out the beginning, middle, and end of their haunted house narrative. Story Planning Sheet: A scaffolded tool for pupils to plan characters, settings, and key events in their story. Haunted Writing Word Bank: A collection of spooky adjectives, adverbs, and descriptive phrases to support pupils in writing vivid and atmospheric stories. Sentence Openers: A list of descriptive sentence starters to help pupils kickstart their haunted house stories with flair. Editable for easy customisation, this pack is ideal for tweaking to suit your class’s needs. Perfect for building enthusiasm for creative writing while honing important narrative skills!

This enchanting nativity script, tailored for Key Stage 2 children, presents the story of the first Christmas in a format that is engaging, easy to understand, and perfect for young performers. “The Miracle of Bethlehem” offers 30 speaking roles, ensuring every child can participate meaningfully. The script uses rhyming dialogue to add rhythm and flow, helping children memorize their lines while enhancing the story’s charm and simplicity. The play unfolds with classic scenes: the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, Joseph’s dream, the couple’s journey to Bethlehem, and the humble stable where Jesus is born. Additional scenes include the shepherds’ nighttime encounter with angels, the wise men following the star, and King Herod’s reaction to the news of a new king. Each role, from the wise men and innkeepers to shepherds, animals, and angels, is crafted to be age-appropriate and approachable, allowing children to express themselves confidently. Two well-known carols, “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night,” are woven into the script, with links to YouTube performances for easy reference during rehearsals. These songs give the children a chance to perform as a group, fostering teamwork and a sense of unity. The final scene brings all characters together in a tableau of the nativity, concluding with a reflection on the values of kindness, love, and peace that Christmas inspires. “The Miracle of Bethlehem” is designed to reinforce values like empathy, community, and hope, making it a memorable experience for Key Stage 2 children, teachers, and families alike.

This assembly, designed for 30 primary children, tells the story of Hanukkah and its importance in Jewish tradition. Each child has a speaking part, portraying characters such as the Maccabees, Jewish families, dreidel players, and those lighting the menorah. The assembly explains the miracle of the oil lasting eight days and highlights the themes of hope, perseverance, and faith. It includes the song “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah” to celebrate the joy of the festival. The assembly ends with a thoughtful reflection on how the lessons of Hanukkah can inspire kindness and light in the world.

This collection of 6 short comprehension tasks is designed for Year 5 children, focusing on key reading skills such as vocabulary, retrieval, explanation, prediction, and summarising. Each task is based on engaging texts that challenge students to think critically about the material while strengthening their reading comprehension abilities. Answers are provided for each task to make marking simple and efficient, perfect for both classroom and home use. I have used these several times with my own classes.

This comprehensive pack contains everything you need to ensure your parents’ evening runs smoothly and efficiently. Inside, you’ll find: Appointment Schedules: Easy-to-use templates for organizing and keeping track of your scheduled appointments with parents. Reading Support Guide: A helpful document outlining ways parents can support their children’s reading progress at home, with practical tips and strategies. Writing Support Guide: A detailed guide providing parents with advice on how to encourage and assist their children in developing writing skills, from spelling to creative expression. Maths Support Guide: A resourceful guide for parents on how to help their children build confidence in maths, offering tips for practicing key skills and boosting problem-solving abilities. Appointment Slips: Ready-made slips to inform parents of their allocated time slots for the meeting, ensuring clear communication. Waiting Notices: Clear and polite notices for parents to display in the waiting area, letting them know when it’s their turn or if there is a slight delay. Parents’ Evening Reminders: Additional notes and reminders that can be sent home to parents before the evening, helping them prepare and ensuring smooth coordination. This pack will keep your parents’ evening well-organised, reduce stress, and help parents effectively support their children’s learning at home!

This two-week lesson plan is designed for Year 3 students, combining narrative writing skills with cross-curricular links to the Stone Age history topic. Each day focuses on developing different elements of storytelling—setting, characters, problems, and solutions—within a Stone Age context. The lessons are scaffolded to gradually build students’ ability to write their own narratives, from brainstorming ideas and creating story maps to writing, editing, and improving their stories. Differentiated activities cater to various ability levels, ensuring all students can engage with and succeed in the tasks. The lessons encourage creativity, historical understanding, and literacy development, culminating in a complete Stone Age-themed narrative by the end of the two weeks.

This pack of 6 comprehension tasks is tailored to develop key reading skills through a variety of engaging texts. The questions focus on the following essential skills: Vocabulary Students will explore new words in context, enhancing their understanding of language. They will identify the meaning of unfamiliar words, use context clues, and explore synonyms and antonyms to deepen their word knowledge. Inference: Carefully designed questions encourage students to read between the lines, making inferences about characters’ feelings, motivations, and events in the story. This helps students engage more critically with the text and think beyond what is directly stated. Prediction: Students are prompted to make predictions based on information provided in the text. These questions challenge them to think about what might happen next and explain their reasoning using clues from the text. Explanation: Explanation questions require students to clarify their understanding of particular parts of the text, such as why characters behave in certain ways or why events unfold as they do. This fosters a deeper understanding of the narrative and its underlying themes. Retrieval: These questions focus on recalling and retrieving specific details from the text, helping students develop the ability to locate and recall important facts or descriptions. Summarising: Students practice condensing key ideas into concise summaries, focusing on the main points of a passage while discarding unnecessary details. This skill helps them develop clarity and precision in their reading. Each comprehension is complete with answers, making it easy for teachers to assess progress. While personalised to suit the needs of my own Year 5 class, the pack is easily adaptable for other groups, ensuring flexibility in meeting different learning needs. Ideal for daily lessons, guided reading sessions, or homework tasks, this pack will support the development of essential reading comprehension skills throughout the school year.

This set of 6 comprehension tasks is designed for Year 5 children and focuses on developing key reading skills through engaging fiction texts. Each task includes ten questions that challenge students to think critically and deepen their understanding of the text. The questions cover important areas such as inference, prediction, summarising, explanation, vocabulary, and retrieval. Answers are provided to support guided learning and self-assessment. These tasks are ideal for building comprehension skills in young readers while promoting thoughtful discussion and analysis of fiction.

This set of 6 comprehension tasks is designed for Year 6 students to support their preparation for SATs. Each task is based on a different fiction text and includes 10 questions focusing on key reading skills: inference, prediction, summarizing, explanation, vocabulary, and retrieval. The tasks encourage students to think critically about the text, analyze language and meaning, and practice essential comprehension strategies. Full answers are provided to help guide learning and understanding, making this resource ideal for improving reading proficiency and boosting confidence ahead of exams.

This set of 6 comprehension tasks is designed to help Year 6 children develop their reading and analytical skills using well-known poems. Each task focuses on key areas such as inference, prediction, summarising, explanation, vocabulary, and retrieval, providing a well-rounded approach to comprehension. The questions encourage students to think critically about the text, enhancing their understanding of language and themes. This resource is ideal for SATs preparation, with answers included for easy self-assessment or guided learning.