Knowledge organiser to aid KS2 children in writing an informal letter.

Lesson 4 of 5 on the topic of Evolution This is one of my favourites and we discuss how diverse and adaptable dogs are as a species. There is a missing word passage the children complete, then we discuss what happens if two different species of animals were to mate (some silly examples!) what features would the offspring have? I use my dog as an example as she was DNA tested to show four different breeds in her ancestry, a pug, beagle, chihuahua, and american eskimo dog. All my children guessed Jack russell! I then suggest an investigation the children can do in class or as homework, my example is of eye colour but this can be changed or voted on in small groups too. A great fun lesson that gets the children talking!

I created this to help my Year 6 class with their Diary Entry Writing. It includes: WORD BANKS SENTENCE STARTERS KEY VOCABULARY KEY PHRASES SUCCESS CRITERIA

Handy little certificate I used to highlight a star scientist each week.

Lesson 2 of 5 in my topic on evolution. This again can be broken into two shorter lessons if time is an issue. It begins with a quick whole class game of find the animal using camouflage, then an investigation into Darwin’s Moth. I then took my class outside with some coloured pencils and cut out butterfly/moth silhouettes they had to colour the paper and hide them in a natural habitat. Great one to get the children out and about before writing the impact of natural selection and adaptation on a creature. The final task is an adaptation game of survival. This again could be adapted or the children make their own for a different climate.

Lesson 5 of 5 on the topic of evolution. This lesson discusses Fossils, lots of new terminology and talking points. I cover dinosaurs, palentology, the discovery of ancient horses (my favourite animal) and we finish with an investigation “do you think evolution is still happening today?” and an observation task using images of fossils. This could be split into several lessons if time is a factor.

Ideal for going through the paper with your class after they have had a practice. One question per slide, comes in both pre-annotated with answers and blank formats. (Text included on slides)

“Let me catch you doing something good.” A great resource to support the praise of positive actions for children who can find “making good choices” challenging. For those times you feel you constantly “nag”, this check-in sheet is excellent for developing relationships and working towards an agreed weekly goal.

I wrote this mini assessment to show the childen’s undertanding of the topic of The Kingdom of Benin. Complete with questions on -key events -timeline -locating on a map

As science lead for my school I have created knowledge organisers for every science topic in the National Curriculum. 40 Pages total 2 pages A4 per topic Each topic includes annotated diagrams, key vocabulary, illustrations and examples of learning.

Science Knowledge Organisers for every year group covering the topic of Electricity. Two page A4 spread for each year group covering; all key topics, annotated diagrams and key vocabulary.

Science Knowledge Organisers covering the topic of Plants. Two page A4 spread covering; all key topics, annotated diagrams and key vocabulary.

Science Knowledge Organisers covering the topic of Sound. Two page A4 spread covering; all key topics, annotated diagrams and key vocabulary.

Assembly powerpoint for in class as a discussion or as a whole school.

A booklet aimed originally at EYFS with** 12 experiments** to try throughout the year. I have since used this throughout the school with different ages and abilities. Each experiment contains: list of equipment, method, explanation of how it works, some example big thinking questions, room for personal reflection I have found in my early career taking notes on what makes each experiment work for different cohorts helpful for future planning.

Save time with homework planning, have children choose one or two activites each week for their homework. With a selection of tasks including writing, drawing and building. I have used these with Primary 3, 4 (Scottish Curriculum for Excellence) and Year 6 (English National Curriculum) The work they produce is also a great way to get displays up and running with a variety of pieces.

Template I print and write my expectations. and planning for lessons that will be covered by external or alternative staff.

An assessment I wrote to support the topics of The Kingdom of God and Justice.

A handy checklist to support the independent writing of a diary entry. Used with my Year 6 class but very transferable throughout KS2.

I have used this Capital Letters reminder across a wide variety of ages and abilities, printed as a small prompt in either their books or on their tabletops.