Booklet created to guide teachers through the inquiry cycle model. This includes guidance notes, example learning engagement sheets that can be copied directly for classes or used as inspiration. Digital tools to enhance each stage of inquiry also recommended throughout. Initially created for Primary aged students but can certainly be used through Secondary and beyond. Got a super curious and inquisitive class but need ideas on how to make their wonderings have lasting impact? This resource is for you!

Reading report comment bank created for year 5 but would work for years 4-6. Varied sentence structure and abilities catered for. A full class of full paragraph comments including. Names and nouns replaced with X for ease of editing.

Word Searches for all occasions including Halloween, Christmas, Easter and each season.

Sample report comments based on NC14 Computing. Fits well with Rising Stars Switched On Computing but can also be used without scheme. Years 1-6. Differentiated 4 ways.

Full paragraph writing report comments. Written for year 5 but could be used for KS2 in general. Names and pronouns replaced with X for easy editing and adaptation. A full class of comments included.

A collection of worksheets and guidance sheets to compliment the Rising Stars Switched On Computing unit for year 4 'We are toy designers'. These can be used with or without the scheme and are based on use of Scratch. Objectives cover inputs and outputs, basic programming and reflection.

Newspaper writing frame template including blank copy and guidance copy for each section - editable

A collection of worksheets and guidance sheets to compliment the Rising Stars Switched On Computing unit for year 2/3 'We are Astronauts'. These can be used with or without the scheme and are based on use of Scratch. Objectives cover the basics of algorithms and computational thinking as well as general use of Scratch and a review sheet.

Adventure story planning sheet made for year 3 students but suitable for KS2. Differentiated through increased scaffolded questioning and based on story mountain.

Mystery Story Pack made for year 3 to suit KS2 including differentiated features checklists, guided write opener, differentiated planning sheets, useful mystery words and a descriptive prompt sheet. Can be used over 4-5 lessons.

pdf Presentation of various Critical thinking exercises great for lesson warm up or start/end of day routine. Suitable for year 3 +

Exploring Older Literature - The Railway Children - Power of Perspective PowerPoint presentation full of drama activities to support writing from different perspectives. Intro slides plus 5 activity slides.

Professional looking, double sided pen licence template including space for student photo, name, date and signatures. The back of the licence includes editable terms and conditions of owning the licence. Students love these when printed off and laminated! Big hit in all schools I have been in.

Cut out and laminate these classroom job cards and give to students to give them a sense of responsibility. Includes Board Monitor, Table Captain, Equipment monitor and Book Monitor.

10 pages of end of term activities and reflections. Great for finishing work or a one off lesson (maybe more for younger students!)

Story mountain planning guide. Great for printing out double sided in a3. Features story mountain template with lines for planning and each section of story mountain explained in colour code on the back. This includes reminders of literary techniques appropriate for different parts of a story.

Letter to santa writing frames in two formats. One is in traditional letter format and other has lines to write on Santa's beard. Both feature festive designs including Father Christmas!

Narrative poetry planning frame and success rubric - editable

Venn diagram activity - perfect for a literacy starter. Students can sort the different genres into the Venn diagram to classify fiction or non-fiction.