Stuck for ideas for poetry? Here is a PDF file of poetry starters which are suitable for KS1 and KS2. The children are given the opening lines (mostly 2) of a poem based around the sea, about creatures, people, pirates and sea features eg rockpools. These prompts are to stimulate the children's imaginations to write their own poetry. They can be printed out, laminated and kept for other classes. These are original poem starters written by me, a published author and shortlisted Tes Author for Bev Evans Award 2017. If you purchase don't forget to review.

The third resource in my series of Explorers and Navigators, a PDF file and powerpoint presentation suitable for KS1 and KS2. This is a child friendly story written in simple language telling the facts about Vasco Da Gama's journey around Africa to the trading city of Calcutta in India. It can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual pages for project work and display. It includes reading and writing activities, diary entries, a ship's log entry, newspaper reporters questions, descriptive and imaginative writing and a few comprehension questions.

An introduction to Probability for Key Stage 2 or the beginning of Key Stage 3 Introducing the language of Probability, likely, unlikely, impossible, certain Introducing the formulas for recording probability Worksheets Problem solving I have included a powerpoint presentation.

This is a workbook for children who have already been introduced to Fractions, Decimals and Percentages. Looking at them as a Happy Family and how they are all connected to each other. Numeracy for Key Stage 2. This could be used as a revision booklet or as a homework booklet. Topics include Conversion of Fraction to Decimal, Decimal to Percentage and Percentage to Fraction. Find % of a quantity Card Game x3 involving clues and Problem solving The use of tables At The Castle....3 Worksheets

A resource in colour and duplicated in black and white. 20 pages to use as a booklet with the children or as display for Science Board. Vocabulary sheet Question and answer sheet. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Useful for EYFS and KS1

Great resource for KS1 themed St Valentine's Day. Reading, writing, and drawing activities which can be printed out as a complete workbook for the entire day or as individual worksheets. Comprehension on a party invitation, writing sentences, poems, verses, words and meanings, common and proper nouns.

An original story written for Early Years and KS1 outlining events for Holy Week. A PDF file and powerpoint presentation. Can be used in a number of ways. 1.Class assembly with children reading each daily entry while others perform role play activities. 2. A guided reading activity or a mini class novel 3. A printed workbook as there are activity pages included Consists of story pages, writing and drawing activities, a word mat , a timeline from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

This resource includes a pdf file and a powerpoint presentation .It is a fun activity for EYFS and KS1 to be used on Shrove Tuesday/ Pancake Day. There are a variety of writing and drawing activities. I have included an information sheet on Shrove Tuesday with a few simple comprehension questions. The story of the Runaway Pancake, written in child friendly vocabulary could be read to the class or by the children themselves. Follow-on activities include drawing activities, writing an acrostic poem, my favourite topping for a pancake, a recipe to make pancakes and a sequencing activity. I have also included a sheet If the pig hadn't eaten the pancake what would have happened. Hope you all have fun using this.

This resource will be useful for Upper KS1 and KS2 on Transition Days or the start of the year. It is recommended that the children work with a partner as there are a series of discussion Taskcards. Included in this 20 page resource:- Taskcards for talking and listening on noise, behaviour, bullying, happiness, why rules are needed. Creative writing in pairs make up list of rules for a) Classroom b) Playground 4 word walls for laminating and display Design two posters a) Classroom Rules b) Playground Rules

A complete unit of work on Analysing Poetry. Suitable for KS2 and Lower Key Stage 3 Discussion questions for shared discussion Simpler analysis questions for differentation Poetic terminology sheet and individual terminology definitions for classroom display. 2 Analysis worksheets My Poetry Analysis I have also included two poems written by me and a powerpoint presentation.

This resource is a workbook of 30 pages with writing and drawing activities to use alongside the reading of EB White's Charlotte's Web. It is suitable for Upper Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. It can be printed in black and white as individual sheets or as a workbook for the entire class. It includes writing diary entries, character profiles, descriptions, newspaper articles, persuausive writing, letters and poems. There are also a few comprehension questions, vocabulary tasks and internet research tasks. Design a poster and draw the characters you liked.

A pdf file and powerpoint presentation related to compass work. Definition of an angle, looking at right angles, making a right angle tester, problem solving, practical activities and completing tables. useful for both KS1 and 2. Can be printed out as individual worksheets or complete workbooks.

For Science Week and Spring this is a must for KS1 and KS2 pupils. A 20 page resource with drawing and writing activities, a word mat, fact sheets for individuals, groups or displays comprehension activity, missing words, why are plants important to humans, which part of plants do we eat, pollination and insects, seed dispersal activity and some fun activities to keep children motivated.

This is a PDF file for KS1. It consists of my own original poems, a rhyming verse and an old ballad connected to Summer. The poetry is based on the seaside,sand, gardens, forests, birds and flowers in the summer. Each poem has follow up worksheets involving creative writing, poetry writing , rhythm and rhyme, internet research, grammar, drawing activities, writing a postcard, writing lists and dictionary work on words and meanings.Mainly beneficial for KS1 but could be used with low achievers in KS2. Plenty of room for differentation.

The 2nd Resource in my Explorers and Navigators resources for KS1/2. I have written the story ofCaptain James Cook in a child friendly vocabulary, outlining his life, his travel to Tahiti and then his discovery of Australia. I have included a PDF file which can be printed as individual workbooks and a powerpoint presentation for discussion about the topic.There are comprehension questions, writing activities, some grammar, a ship's log entry and a story planning sheet. I have also included some word maps which could be printed out for teacher display boards.

An introductory workbook for tackling 3D Shapes and/or revision worksheets. Colouring activities, looking at shapes in the environment, the properties of 3D shapes and the names of the shapes. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 or weaker KS2.

This 26 page pack contains one class novel written by me (5 chapters) and can be used as a whole unit of work when covering The Stone Age. Pack contains 5 chapters with worksheets for each chapter covering areas of learning such as; Word Analysis Grammar Creative Writing Dictionary Work and more! Suitable for KS2 but may benefit weaker KS3 students. Check the preview.

A Numeracy mini- booklet covering Number Sequences, Area and Perimeter suitable for Key Stage 2. Could be used as follow on activities for the more able child.

A pdf file, an original story about a refugee. This 28 page pack contains one mini novel of 6 chapters which can be used as a whole unit of work when covering Refugees or the effect on children during a war. As a published writer this is one of my own favourite short stories. It is a story about a thirteen yearVietnamese girl during the American Vietnamese war. The young girl's family are taken away and she has to survive alone. A great resource to begin guided reading before giving children a full novel. Written activities include Comprehension questions, Dictionary work, Grammar:-Nouns, Verbs ,Adjectives and Adverbs, Prediction, Verb Tenses, Creative writing empathetic and imaginative. Two background sheets are also included. Pack contains 6 chapters with worksheets for each chapter covering areas of learning such as; Word Analysis Grammar Creative Writing Dictionary Work and more! Suitable for KS2 Check the preview. Categories • English / Guided reading • English / Fiction • English / Grammar and punctuation • English / Language and linguistics • English / Ages • 7-11