KS2 Mythical beasts powerpoint. 16 slides of facts and interesting information about mythical creatures. Includes Basilisk, Unicorn, Werewolf, Vampire, Loch Ness Monster, Goblin, Dragon, Demon, Hydra, Yeti, Minotaur, Mermaid, Troll, Griffin, Kraken and Sphinx. Can be used to support units of work on myths and legends, writing folklore, Ancient Greek and Roman topics and inspiring creative writing and book making. Useful for paired and individual use on laptops as a story writing stimulus. I printed the slides and made a class book which my Y5 children loved reading in their ‘quiet time’.

Theseus and the Minotaur set of 4 English descriptive worksheets for LA/MA KS2. Learning Objective: I can use key words to describe mythological characters. Worksheet 1: Adjective selection from a prepared set of vocabulary to best describe questions about Theseus, the Minotaur and the labyrinth. Worksheet2: Noun, verb, adjective brainstorm to describe Ariadne, Athena, King Minos, Theseus, the Minotaur. Worksheet 3: Creating own mythological beast and adding verbs and adjectives. Worksheet 4: Simple label the characters cut and stick activity. Can be used following introduction of the myth to develop vocabulary and language in writing. **

(Versions: 1= HA, 2= MA, 3= LA) in KS2. Each simplified biography is up to one page long. Can be used to identify features of biographies, to aid understanding of how to structure a biography and support content understanding. Also can be used to support historical research.

Florence Nightingale's Facebook page can be used as a reference for information gathering for work on biographies, non fiction writing, comprehension, discussion work and as a template for writing a Facebook page about a non fiction famous character or person. Can be used with KS1 and KS2.

Reception/Year 1 Pirate Treasure Map Reading activity linked to topic on pirates and seaside. Includes a blank treasure map, a key vocabulary mat and a set of 9 differentiated activity cards. Learning objectives ALL I must match pictures to the correct letter sound at the beginning of the word. I must match pictures to the correct letter sound at the end of the word. MOST I should find and read words which have double letters. SOME I should identify words which have more than one syllable. CHALLENGE I could read the pirate sentence accurately and follow the instructions.

KS1 & 2 Science Fiction story planning template. A writing Science Fiction stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, space setting , problems, themed vocabulary and the structure of their story. Can be used with topics : Space, Adventures, Explorers, Planets. A writing Science Fiction stories and spaces for pupils to develop descriptive words and phrases, space setting , problems, themed vocabulary and the structure of their story. Can be used with topics : Space, Adventures, Explorers, Planets.

KS1&2 Christmas Nativity story sequencing activity. Learning objective: To sequence and retell the Christmas story in order. Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text. Learning objective: To sequence and retell the Christmas story in order. Pupils cut out the images and descriptions and sequence the story onto a storyboard template. There are three templates attached which support differentiation and reading levels. HA template is numbered only and pupils order the story into the numbered boxes. MA is differentiated using key words from the main text in the numbered boxes. LA order the story into the numbered boxes with the support of key sentences which they can match to the main text.

KS1 & 2 Geography – A trip to……. blank template. A quick Travel Agency type information gathering resource for pupils to use to research a specific country and find out specific information about location, flag, population, things to do, places to visit, geographical features, temperature and how to get there and places of interest. Space to write short sentences or bullet points of key information. Great for class display and for starting points in a country based subject or as a final assessment of knowledge gained throughout a topic. Link to cross curricular Geography topics on Australia, African countries, Russia, India, USA etc. Role play as Travel Agents.

Powerpoint Poem about the colour RED. EYFS/KS1. Simple rhyming couplets which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour red and identify red objects around them. Lots of ‘red’ photos and a humorous ending which young children can relate to. Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Rainbows’, ‘All around me’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.

KS1 & 2 Set of 5 Easter instructions. Learning Objectives: To read and follow the instructions accurately and in the correct sequence/order. To recognise the features of instructions (What materials are needed, method, using an imperative (bossy) verb, sequencing actions and numbering each stage in order, using diagrams and pictures). Five DT activities for pupils to read, understand and make. The activities include : Paste egg bunny, Easter basket, spring daffodil, Easter nests, pompom chick. Use as an introduction to work on instructions to encourage pupils to observe the features in a fun way or as a format to help pupils scaffold their own instructional writing.

KS2 Set of x 24 “Who am I?” cards featuring 24 of the most well- known visua/creativel artists from 1600’s until present day. Each card has up to four simple facts alongside a photograph of the artist. Includes Monet, Degas, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Modigliani, Turner, Klimt, Munch, Hirst, Koons, Banksy and more! Can be used as part of a timeline or as History of Art/ famous artist research cards. Great for playing a range of games with small groups to encourage knowledge of artists and their most famous work. eg– Guess who?, Pairs(using 2 sets of the cards), Snap (using 2 sets of cards), Who am I?

KS2 Geographical features : Bridges of Britain fact sheets. Includes 10 iconic ,interesting and very different types of British Bridges including Clifton Suspension, Tyne Bridge, Forth Bridge, Tees Transporter, Gateshead Millenneum Bridge, Tower Bridge, Severn Bridge, Menai Suspension, Tarr Steps Bridge and Infinity Bridge. Each fact sheet includes information on the different structure of the bridges, simple dimensions, brief historical information and interesting related facts. The layout is accessible and easy to use to extract information or make comparisons between the bridges. Useful to link to DT topic on bridges or non-fiction writing reference material.

Ks1 & 2 shark ID mat. Photos of 16 sharks for pupils to use as part of a research activity or game. Research on laptops and ipads common features of sharks using the mat as a stimulus. Put a shark image on the whiteboard and ask the children to identify the shark and its features as part of a game. Play ' shark bingo'. Print and laminate 2 pairs of images of each shark and play 'shark snap' or ' shark pairs' in a small group.

A KS1 power-point of 40 slides about the life of Florence Nightingale and her impact on nursing, hospitals and hygiene today. The slides are supported ith key questions for pupils based upon simple data and information gathering and prior knowledge about hospitals, germs and infection control. There is a link to a Youtube clip about the life of Florence Nightingale and a range of cross curricular activities to develop knowledge of the Crimea War and the impact of Florence’s work. The final slides focus on the features of a leaflet and include a template of a leaflet scaffolded for the pupils to write about ‘Hand washing’ and share with their families. This power-point can be used as a discrete lesson or to dip into to support teaching about the different aspects of Florence Nightingale’s life and work. The slides are structured to maximise paired and small group talk and activities.

KS1 & 2 RE : A Christening Mystery. A powerpoint lesson beginning with twelve clues of images, a sound bite and questions which build up into a Christening celebration. Pupils work in small groups of three and four and are guided through the problem solving slides via key questions and discussion/written tasks to try to help Lewis solve which celebration has taken place using the clues from the mystery box found in his attic. Pupils are encouraged to learn key vocabulary (font, Holy water, pew, aisle etc) and discuss the celebration possibilities giving reasons for their thoughts as the clues emerge. Slides 20-23 offer simple factual information about Christenings and include a painting of ‘The Baptism of Christ’ (Da Vinci) and images of stained glass windows. The final slide offers a simple photocopiable activity for pupils to complete on what three wishes they would give to a baby and an opportunity to write about/find out about how they were named – a class or homework follow up task.

KS2 powerpoint of 27 slides which can be used as a complete lesson or divided into a series of lessons. The slides include group and paired questions to explore and define the life of a highwayman, their target victims and the reasons for particular types of robbery. There is a focus on the life of Dick Turpin who has written a Facebook page and a historical account of his crimes leading to his arrest. Includes an opportunity to learn the game ‘Hangman’ and look at historical documents eg Christening record, Trial poster . Final task is the design of a ‘Wanted ’poster for the King.

KS1/2 Transition and new pupils : All about me blank information template. A simple template for pupils to complete to share facts and information about themselves in written form. Information includes family, friends, interests and likes/dislikes plus a space to draw a self -portrait or stick on a photo. Great to use with a new class or for a new pupil or as a transition exercise for a new teacher.

Bridges of Britain Geography KS2 research worksheets (2). Worksheet 1 - Pupils find out about five different types of bridges (Clapper, Suspension, Tilt, Transporter, Through –arch), find an example of a specific bridge for each definition, its use and a simple drawing using non - fiction books and the internet (also goes well with Bridges of Britain information fact sheets). The second worksheet offers the opportunity to match the bridge with its correct name and compile a table about cantilever and bowstring bridges.