This grid has 32 first lines for creative writing - suitable for KS2 children. Every child could be given a different story start or they could be given more than one to use somewhere in their story. These are open ended and give the children lots of possibilities. They avoid the children using a generic start and encourage them to grab the reader’s attention straight away. This grid was created in MS Word so you can easily edit it. Examples -Nothing would ever be the same. -Clearly it was a mistake they would regret. -Everything changed when they read the letter. INCLUDES FREE THE GREAT MATHS QUEST: TRIANGLE MYSTERY POWERPOINT. READ THE STORY AND SOLVE MATHS PROBLEMS ALONG THE WAY TO CONTINUE YOUR QUEST. CAN YOU ESCAPE? Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

The children simply choose any four adjacent vertical or horizontal boxes. This will ensure that they choose a character, a setting, an object and an idea/event. There are 24 different possibilities! These have been created to help the children to create a good quality stories. They are suitable for upper KS2 children. INCLUDES FREE EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS. THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FRACTIONS SHEETS - MATCH EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS, EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS: ODD ONE OUT AND EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS: MISSING NUMBERS. EACH TYPE HAS THREE WORKSHEETS - SO NINE ALTOGETHER. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

This crossword creator will guide the children through the process of creating their own crossword. It includes key words from the National Curriculum which the children have to write clues for. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

This includes six separate 3-page activities. Each one guides the children through the process of creating a crossword using words from the Year 3 and 4 list. The children write a clue for each word or they could write a sentence with the word missing - perhaps including some of the letters. A fun activity which will help the children to improve their spelling at the same time. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

This includes five separate 3-page activities. Each one guides the children through the process of creating a crossword using words from the Year 5 and 6 list. The children write a clue for each word or they could write a sentence with the word missing - perhaps including some of the letters. A fun activity which will help the children to improve their spelling at the same time. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

Do you need a really good writing example to inspire your pupils? These opening paragraphs for creative writing sessions (or for homework) include well structured sentences. They are ideal for Year 5 and 6 children - and KS3. The secret/hidden messages focus will engage writers and should initiate some good class discussions. Three openers are included. Each includes a version that can be easily cut out and stuck in their books, and a version that can be completed on the sheet in class or for homework. The three starters are titled... 1. Invisible 2. Gone 3. The Book Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

These are perfect for making your own little booklets. Simply type in the boxes following the numbered pages in order and then double-side and fold. The four page booklet uses a single sheet of paper and the 8 page one uses two. Created in MS Word. Please note that the boxes are only grey on the cover image for illustration purposes- they will be plain white on the real thing. INCLUDES FREE FIND THE WORD CLASSES. ON EACH OF THE TWELVE SHEETS YOU HAVE TO SEARCH FOR EITHER CONJUNCTIONS, DETERMINERS, PREPOSITIONS OR PRONOUNS. COLOUR IN THE SQUARE IF YOU FIND ONE AND CREATE A LETTER OF THE ALPHABET WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND THEM ALL. SEPARATE ANSWER SHEETS ARE PROVIDED. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

An emergency English and Maths lesson suitable for Years 3 to 6. Useful for teachers who don’t want a supply teacher to teach the lessons planned or for a teacher who suddenly has to cover another class. Instructions An introduction sheet which needs some basic information added. The English and Maths activities are described on the sheet. It has space for other lessons including afternoon activities if needed. There are two instructions sheets - one with English first and the other with Maths first. English Activity A paired writing activity in which the children are NOT allowed to talk! Maths Activity The children have to continue a sequence and search for patterns. INCLUDES FREE EASY CERTIFICATES. JUST TYPE IN THEIR NAME, WHAT THE REWARD IS FOR AND YOUR NAME. 32 CERTIFICATES IN ONE DOCUMENT. THIS WAS CREATED USING WORD 97-2003 AND WORD 2013 SO IT CAN BE EASILY ADAPTED. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

This 5 page projects for Upper KS2 guides the children through the process of generating an idea for a business and then discovering whether it is profitable. It has a strong maths focus, but ends with the children having to create a presentation for potential investors. This could be completed in class over several lessons or be given as homework. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF PROJECTS. https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=2597828&q=project&shop=davlae CLICK ON THIS LINK TO GO TO MY SHOP AND SEE ALL MY RESOURCES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/davlae

These differentiated comprehensions cover ALL the Year 3 topics and each one comes complete with a separate answer sheet. Parts of a Plant x2 Seed Dispersal x2 Food and Nutrition x2 Skeletons and Muscles x2 Rocks and Soils x2 Light and Shadows x2 Magnetism x2 Each comprehension has two versions which visually look very different so that it obvious that the children have NOT all been given the same work. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF COMPREHENSIONS. https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=2597828&q=comprehension&shop=davlae CLICK ON THIS LINK TO GO TO MY SHOP AND SEE ALL MY RESOURCES. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/davlae

Do you need a really good writing example to inspire your pupils? These opening paragraphs for creative writing sessions (or for homework) include well structured sentences. They are ideal for Year 5 and 6 children - and KS3. The mystery focus will engage writers and should initiate some good class discussions. Three openers are included. Each includes a version that can be easily cut out and stuck in their books, and a version that can be completed on the sheet in class or for homework. The three starters are titled... 1. A Good Night's Sleep 2. Hide and Seek 3. The Attic Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

A collection of ideas to develop reading and writing skills based on the first six chapters of the book. Could be used to help plan a unit of work. Five worksheets are also included. INCLUDES FREE STORY IDEAS. THE CHILDREN CAN FOCUS ON JUST THE WRITING WITH ONE OF THESE FIVE DETAILED STORY PLANS. THEY WILL HELP THEM TO PRODUCE A LONGER PIECE OF HIGH QUALITY WORK. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.

Do you need a really good writing example to inspire your pupils? These opening paragraphs for creative writing sessions (or for homework) include well structured sentences. They are ideal for Year 5 and 6 children - and KS3. The crime / mystery focus will engage writers and should initiate some good class discussions. Four openers are included. Each includes a version that can be easily cut out and stuck in their books, and a version that can be completed on the sheet in class or for homework. The titles are... 1. The Guards 2. In the Middle of the Night 3. The Plan 4. The President Please take a look at the TRIAL version. Visit www.davlae.co.uk for free teaching resources.