Print this document back-to-back to create a foldable booklet for children to take home. You could also fold blank paper inside this for children to complete some of these challenges on. This homework is generic and aims to give your children a mental challenge, but also to encourage them to get outside, stay active and keep their creative juices flowing. It can also be adapted and tailored to suit your class.

This is the story of Mrs McToot, and the musical instrument she keeps in her boot. She’s tall and pretty, caring and kind; Perfect in fact, with the cleverest mind! To look, you may think that she doesn’t impress, In her Wellington boots and flowery dress - But never before have you seen such a flute, As the one in the wellies of Mrs McToot! Don't let first impressions fool you, there is much more than meets the eye to Mrs McToot! With the help of the magical flute which she keeps in her wellington boots; fun, adventure and a few surprises are guaranteed. Additional teaching resources to accompany the text are also included. This text is also available in a great value bundle.

One of the things which has given me the most comfort in my teaching career is hearing teachers swear in the staffroom. It sounds strange but it’s a funny sort of therapy - knowing that someone else is also having a bad day. Sometimes we just need a bit of reassurance that we’re not alone in whatever’s going on in our professional lives. We all have bad days but sometimes it’s easy to think we’re the only ones. This collection of stories, confessions, grievances and all-out ‘fails’ written by an online community of real teachers is a little window into the problems of teachers around the world. Some will make you cringe, some will make you smile. We’re not endorsing, condoning or condemning anything you read here. Some of the actions described could not be described as ‘best practice’ while some seem like the musings of criminal masterminds. Take some comfort and draw your own conclusions...

Lots of fun games and activities for making PE lessons fun, engaging and energetic!

Wordsearches (and answers) with keywords for a range of science topics including: Characteristics of rocks Circulation Food Chains Human Life Cycles Microorganisms Plant Life Cycles Properties of Materials Teeth

A great way to create a glossary or define terminology for a range of science topics. Answers included.

A detailed literacy unit of work (up to 6 weeks) focused on Pirates based around 'The Tea-Swigging Pirate Jones' as an inspirational text. A great resource with lesson plans consisting of differentiated activities which should save hours of planning. Plans can be adapted for use with other texts Also includes some additional powerpoint resources which may be of use.

Grown-ups keep secrets – all sorts of stuff, Which they only tell you when you’re old enough, And now you’re getting bigger, it’s about time you knew - About a secret that they have been keeping from you! There’s a little family who lives under each bed. Some who are blue and some that are red. It goes without saying that they’re all very small, (They live under your bed after all!) It’s the Norf Clan I’ll tell you about today, They live under a bed – not far away, They camp out in a mattress between the springs, Collecting toys and buttons and interesting things... The Norf clan is an entertaining narrative poem about a mischievous gamily who live under the bed of a young boy and get him into trouble and prove that sometimes, life just isn't fair - but you'll get over it! Also available in a great value bundle!

A Brilliant and Large collection of works by the excellent Edward Lear which includes: - Book of Nonsense - More Nonsense - Nonsense Songs - Nonsense Stories - The Jumblies and Other Nonsense Verses Better still, everything is saves as MS Word documents so you can cut, paste and adapt these resources to your hearts content!

A valuable & versatile resource resource which can be adapted for all ages and is only limited by your own imagination. - A Smartboard & PowerPoint resource to teach money or set problem solving challenges. Resources in £, p, $ and blank for your own currency. Add your own values to each cafe item to allow the resource to be used for ages and abilities (eg - - A printable menu to match the iwb teaching resource - add prices to to set challenges suitable for your ability levels. - Dry wipe printable to match other resources - just print, laminate & cut. Add your own prices for group work activities. Examples of challenges you can set for your pupils: You must buy a main meal, a dessert and a drink without spending more than £_______. How many different meal combinations can you make? You bought a main meal, a dessert and a drink with a £5 note. You received £______ change. What did you buy? I bought a main meal, a dessert and a drink for £______. What did I buy? I bought a pizza, a muffin & a carton of milk. I paid with exactly the correct change. How many different combinations of coins could I have used? You take everyone sitting on your table for a meal. Find out what they would like to eat and how much it will cost. - How much will you all have to pay if you share the bill equally?

A narrative poem following the nasty Dr Glum as he uses his magical drum to make others unhappy - but will he learn his lesson? This is the story of old Doctor Glum And the magical instrument he taps with his thumb. He’s fat and old with a temper that’s bad, And wears a red army tunic that belonged to his dad. On his head is the hat from an old marching band, Which is covered in dirt and was bought second hand. Bits of spaghetti and old food dangled - From his white beard that was scruffy and tangled. Strapped around his neck (which is as fat as a plum), Is a big red and white marching band drum… But the power the drum holds is something quite great; It’s a shame that the man with the drum’s filled with hate!