https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9xa8A1oXI2a9oRxGvQuojTDtoneHJXbx
I have over 60,000 views on my teaching YouTube channel and featured on Heart Radio with Amanda Holden, Look East News and the local newspapers talking about teaching. Enjoy :)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9xa8A1oXI2a9oRxGvQuojTDtoneHJXbx
I have over 60,000 views on my teaching YouTube channel and featured on Heart Radio with Amanda Holden, Look East News and the local newspapers talking about teaching. Enjoy :)
Staff meeting used to introduce Zones of Regulation created by a SENDCO and Inclusion Coordinator of a Multi-Academy Trust.
I have used this PowerPoint multiple times to introduce the Zones of Regulation to head teachers, class teachers and teaching assistants. I’ve received great feedback for this and all teachers have been inspired to create their own classroom displays.
Staff meeting Powerpoint includes:
Story/history/research behind the Zones of Regulation
Explanation of the Zones of Regulation
Definition of self-regulation
Poster including/explaining the four Zones
Blue Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
Green Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
Yellow Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
Red Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
Slide explaining how each slide links to the road signs (a good visual)
Many activities which can be used to help children identify an emotion they’re feeling and what Zone they’re in (Includes sorting, bingo, video links where Disney films etc demonstrate the Zones, linking experiences to Zones)
Examples of classroom resources to introduce/use the Zones
Many activities where children will be able to learn strategies to move from one Zone to another to help support regulation (toolbox, tools worksheet, sensory activities)
Blue Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
Green Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
Yellow Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
Red Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
Examples of classroom displays sharing the Zones of Regulation
Conclusion slide offering an opportunity for questions
A Zones of Regulation display which can be used for a whole school display in hall or corridor or classroom display. Is differentiated with wording and images to suit all ages. The display covers emotions felt in each zone, images to illustrate these images and a toolbox of strategies which the children can use to help them when in each zone.
I am a SENDCO and an inclusion coordinator of a Trust and have used this display to introduce the Zones of Regulation to entire schools. It has worked really well with all children aged 4-11.
Included in this pack:
Display title of ‘What Zone are you in?’
4x coloured zone titles
4x road signs linking to each zone
4x posters for each zone which includes emotions felt in each zone and images
4x toolbox for each zone
This took me 6 hours to make so I’m hoping that by sharing it on here, it can save you the time :)
This resource is intended to be used to help teach the skills of the KS2 National Curriculum for Reading through 12 Guided Reading sessions.
Included in the pack:
• Questions which focus on vocabulary, retrieval, inference, predictions, author intent, author technique and giving explanations for answers using evidence from the text.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Activities/Questions.
• Reading and respond to the text activities.
This resource has been used with KS2 classes to great effect and has boosted their reading skills and their comprehension scores.
This resource is intended to be used to help teach the skills of the KS2 National Curriculum for Reading through 15 Guided Reading sessions.
Included in the pack:
• Questions which focus on vocabulary, retrieval, inference, predictions, author intent, author technique and giving explanations for answers using evidence from the text.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Activities/Questions.
• Reading and respond to the text activities.
This resource has been used with KS2 classes to great effect and has boosted their reading skills and their comprehension scores.
This resource is intended to be used to help teach the skills of the KS2 National Curriculum for Reading through 20 Guided Reading sessions using the book Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo.
Included in the pack:
• Questions which focus on vocabulary, retrieval, inference, predictions, author intent, author technique and giving explanations for answers using evidence from the text.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Activities/Questions.
• Reading and respond to the text activities.
This resource has been used with KS2 classes to great effect and has boosted their reading skills and their comprehension scores.
Included is a series of 10 English lessons based on The High Street by Alice Melvin.
Throughout the lessons, children will learn about and apply their learning of nouns, adjectives, determiners, lists and rhyming words.
Learning objectives covered in this series of learning are:
To use the determiners ‘a’ and ‘an’ correctly.
To write a list.
To use commas in a list.
To use adjectives to describe nouns.
To write creatively.
To review and edit my writing.
By the end of the project, each child will have created their own version of The High Street zig-zag book.
This pack included all of my lesson plans for these ten lessons as well as copies of each resource needed.
I absolutely loved planning this and hope you enjoy the series of lessons.
This resource is a 16-page booklet which includes sections on:
Market research
Target audience
Idea generation (flavours, textures shape, colours)
Brand design (product name, logo, slogan, USP)
Product packaging design
Photos of product
Evaluation with prompt questions
During this project, children will be designing their own chocolate product from start to finish.
After carrying out market research, they will choose their target audience.
They will then generate many ideas before finalising a brand name, logo, slogan, product and USP (unique selling point.) With this in mind, they will then create a final design for their product’s packaging.
Once the product has been created (and tasted!) they will complete an evaluation of it.
Every class I have completed this project with have absolutely loved it and always talk about it for many years following!
National Curriculum D&T links:
Design
use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design
Make
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
Evaluate
investigate and analyse a range of existing products
evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
I completed this project whilst also teaching about the Mayans in geography/history.
A 3 week writing and science project on minibeasts.
This pack includes a PowerPoint which covers every lesson, an activity booklet and a writing inspiration booklet. This project covers:
Teaching information and resources about minibeats/invertebrates
A minibeast hunting activity with techniques, identification sheets, recording sheets
Teaching resources and an observation activity on food chains: herbivores, carnivores and omnivores
Teaching resources and an activity on minibeast habitats
An investigation into minibeasts’ legs
Inspiration and guidance on how to make a minibeast hotel
Inspiration and guidance on how to make a mini-pond
Inspiration and guidance on how to go pond-dipping
Inspiration and guidance on how to make a pitfall trap
Inspiration and guidance on how to make a potato trap
Teaching videos about minibeasts
A series of lessons on classification keys
Inspiration and guidance on how to make a minibeast field guild
Children will end the project by creating their own minibeast field guide
An engaging activity where children must complete the addition calculations using the column method to crack the code. The code is an answer to a joke.
I have created three different versions of this to allow for easy differentiation in the classroom.
Version A: Adding 2-digit numbers without carrying
Version B: Adding 2-digit numbers with carrying
Version C: Adding 3-digit numbers with carrying
This worksheet teaches that an adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective or another adverb. It has a clear visual which teaches that there are 5 different types of adverbs: time (when?), place (where?), manner (how?), frequency (how often?) and degree (how much?)
This worksheet has a range of sentences (written in cursive joined handwriting). The worksheet explains that the child needs to underline the adverb and tick whether it is a verb of time, place, manner, frequency or degree.
My class really enjoyed this resource and understood it well.
A resource which helps children to identify which unit of measurement should be used to measure different lengths. The four units of measurements included are: mm, cm, m and km.
Children to choose a colour for each unit of measurement and indicate these on the key. They will then use the key to highlight each length according to the unit of measurement they believe should be used to measure each different length.
My class enjoyed completing this activity and responded well to the real-life links.
Enjoy!
Ancient Egypt Medium-Term Plan (Graded Outstanding)
A medium term plan including the key learning expectations covered in History and Geography, ideas for continuous provision/enrichment and 12 in-depth lesson plans. Links to resources are included.
A knowledge organiser which is a summary of the key facts and essential knowledge that pupils need about a unit of work or a curriculum subject. The information is presented clearly and is broken down into easily digestible chunks.
All documents are presented impeccably.
Enjoy!
This resource is intended to be used to help teach the skills of the KS1/2 National Curriculum for Reading through 11 Guided Reading sessions.
Included in the pack:
• Questions which focus on vocabulary, retrieval, inference, predictions, author intent, author technique and giving explanations for answers using evidence from the text.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Activities/Questions.
• Reading and respond to the text activities.
This resource has been used with KS1/2 classes to great effect and has boosted their reading skills and their comprehension scores.
A series of art lessons based around Van Gogh. Children will use wax crayons, poster paints, colour mixing, shading, pastels, printmaking, marbling and batik throughout this topic. Included is also a knowledge organiser.
This series of lessons teaching printmaking through 14 art lessons. Throughout these lessons, children will:
use a roller and printing ink to experiment with mark making
to use monoprinting
to select colours and surfaces to develop ideas
to record and reflect in sketchbooks
to create animal print monoprints
to use plasticine to produce a relief stamp
to investigate African printmaking
to create a relief print
to use collograph blocks to create prints
to plan a final piece based on the techniques learnt
to complete my final piece
This resource is intended to be used to help teach the skills of the KS2 National Curriculum for Reading through 15 Guided Reading sessions using the book The Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith.
Included in the pack:
• Questions which focus on vocabulary, retrieval, inference, predictions, author intent, author technique and giving explanations for answers using evidence from the text.
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Activities/Questions.
• Reading and respond to the text activities.
This resource has been used with KS2 classes to great effect and has boosted their reading skills and their comprehension scores. This could also be used for Year 2 (KS1) groups.
Comprehension questions to go alongside a YouTube video of me reading chapter 1 of The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo. A great resource to use whilst home learning!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJFFb1r5n0I&t=161s
The questions to go alongside the video of me reading chapter 1 of Charlotte’s Web. Perfect for working on comprehension whilst home learning!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF__Dw-qeHM
My class absolutely loved making this! After learning about Henry VIII and his six wives during our Tudors topic, the children created an ‘information circle’ for each wive which can then be folded and stuck back to back to create an information text brilliant for wall displays! My PDF file here includes an image of my completed one and then the templates of the 7 circles needed and Henry VIII’s upper body. Enjoy! :)