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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.

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Welcome to my store and thanks for stopping by! I've been teaching in out-of-school settings for over 15 years. From helping children understand wriggling pythons as a zoo education officer (dream job!), to using historical objects as keys to unlock our past, my teaching experience has been far from typical. I'm currently a schools manager for a museum and art gallery, working with hundreds of children of all ages each year.
Funny dinosaur printable Christmas cards to colour and write EYFS KS1 KS2
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Funny dinosaur printable Christmas cards to colour and write EYFS KS1 KS2

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These cute dinosaur themed Christmas card templates are ready to print on A4 card. Colour, fold and add a personal greeting inside. Children can then give thier card to a family member, friend, or loved one. A simple, no prep Christmas activity. The messages/puns on the front of the cards are: Ski-rex Tree-rex Santasaurus Have a roarsome Christmas There are 4 designs in this set. The inside is blank for children to write their own message. Suitable for pre-school, KS1 or lower KS2 (especially if children have been looking at fossils and pre-historic life during the autumn term)!
Italian Christmas cards to print and colour
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Italian Christmas cards to print and colour

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Buon Natale! These cute Italian Christmas card templates are ready to print and are a quick and easy activity in the lead-up to the holidays. Pupils can colour their chosen design, fold the card in half and then add their own personal greeting inside. They can then give their Christmas card to a friend, family member, or teacher. There are 6 designs in this set: Elf (Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo) Christmas tree (Buone Feste!) Gingerbread house (Buon Natale) Penguin in a snow globe (Sta Nevicando!) Reindeer (Buone Feste) Christmas garland (Buon Natale) The designs are not editable. They are included in both US letter size and A4. The insides of the cards are blank.
German Christmas cards to print colour and write Weihnachtskarten KS3 KS3 MFL
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German Christmas cards to print colour and write Weihnachtskarten KS3 KS3 MFL

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Frohe Weihnachten! These cute German Christmas card templates are ready to print and are a quick and easy activity in the lead-up to the holidays. Pupils can colour their chosen German Christmas card design, fold the card in half and then add their own personal greeting inside. They can then give their card to a friend, family member, or teacher. There are 6 German Christmas card designs in this set, all of which you can see in the preview. The designs are: Elf (Frohe Weihnachten und Alles Gute für das Neue Jahr!) Christmas tree (O Tannenbaum) Gingerbread house (Fröhliche Weihnachten) Penguin in a snow globe (Es Schneit!) Reindeer (Frohes Fest) Christmas garland (Frohes Fest) Please note that the text and images are not editable. A4 and US letter size included (cards are half this size when folded).
French Christmas cards - 6 designs to print colour and write cartes de Noël KS2 KS3
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French Christmas cards - 6 designs to print colour and write cartes de Noël KS2 KS3

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Joyeux Noël! These cute French Christmas cards (cartes de Noël) are ready to print and are a quick and easy activity in the lead-up to the holidays. Pupils can colour their chosen design, fold the card in half and then add their own personal greeting inside. They can then give their Christmas card to a friend, family member, or teacher. There are 6 festive designs in the set: Elf (Joyeux Noël et bonne année) Christmas tree (Bonnes Fêtes) Gingerbread house (Joyeux Noël) Penguin in a snow globe (Il neige) Reindeer (Joyeuses Fêtes) Christmas garland (Joyeux Noël) The designs are not editable. They are included in both US letter size and A4. The insides of the cards are blank.
Christmas card template printables to colour
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Christmas card template printables to colour

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These print-and-go Christmas card templates make a quick and easy activity for before the Christmas holidays. Just print the designs on card for children to colour. They can then fold in half and write a festive greeting inside for a friend, family member, or teacher. There are 6 designs: Christmas elf with the greeting ‘Merry Christmas and happy new year’ Christmas tree (Merry Christmas) Gingerbread house (included with both Happy Holidays and Happy Christmas) Snow globe penguin (Let it Snow) Reindeer (Christmas wishes) Christmas garland (Merry and Bright) Suitable for EYFS and KS1. UK and US paper sizes included. Also available in my shop: Dinosaur Christmas cards to print and colour
KS2 fossil identification matching activity photo cards with labels and answers
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KS2 fossil identification matching activity photo cards with labels and answers

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Inspire your class to become trainee paleontologists with this fossil identification activity! This printable KS2 science resource has 15 colour photo cards of different fossils, with labels to match. Print and laminate to use as a small group activity again and again. Fossil examples include an ammonite, a mosasaur tooth, a megalodon tooth, shells, coral, and a plesiosaur backbone. There are 2 sets of labels to choose from (1 set requiring some internet research, the other more descriptive to allow pupils to try to identify without needing to go online). Teacher notes provide guidance for how to deliver this activity with pupils, as well as suggested discussion points and answers. Both US and UK paper sizes are included.
A Girl Called Mary: The Story of Mary Anning book PDF
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A Girl Called Mary: The Story of Mary Anning book PDF

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A fun and engaging story told in rhyme for KS1 pupils, exploring the true tale of the greatest fossil hunter who ever lived! Mary Anning was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent for finding fossils. Join her as she searches the beaches and cliffs around her seaside home and discovers clues about animals from long ago. This resource is a 28 page PDF book which you could display on a screen for a whole class story time. Ideal to support a dinosaurs topic. The paperback of this book is available on Amazon.
How a fossil is formed sequencing activity KS2
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How a fossil is formed sequencing activity KS2

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Order the stages of fossilisation with this printable sequencing activity. This science resource uses the example of an ammonite (a marine creature with a spiral-shaped shell) to explore 8 steps in the fossilisation process. Laminate to use as a science center again and again. This resource includes: -Teacher notes -8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color without text. -8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color with a short description on each card. -8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in black and white without text. -8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color with a short description on each card. -Labels to print and use with the card sets that don’t have text. -8 fossil sequencing cards (4 to a page) in black and white without text. The PDF is not editable. Uk and US paper sizes included. National Curriculum link: Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock.
Australia Classroom Display Pack KS2
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Australia Classroom Display Pack KS2

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A colourful and informative pack of materials to make an Australian themed classroom display. This pack contains: ‘Australia’ title with Aboriginal style pattern. Print on 2 pages A4, join and mount. When printing, select ‘fit’ or ‘shrink oversized pages’ to avoid cutting the letter ‘t’ off. 14 A4 themed printables covering the following topics - The flag, geography, climate, people, money, sport, wildlife, The Outback, The Great barrier Reef, slang words, reptiles, mammals, birds and landmarks. Just select the ones you want to use and print! Find me on Facebook here
Skeletons  and bones presentation and display KS2 bundle
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Skeletons and bones presentation and display KS2 bundle

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This resource is a bundle of 3 skeletons themed resources. Skeletons Classroom Display Create an eye-catching and informative skeletons and bones themed display. This resource contains the following: ‘BONES’ title letters. There are 2 design options (one with a pattern, the other with bone-shaped letters). Skeleton poster (a mixture of scientific and common names used). A version is included for A3 and A4 sizes. 10 A4 posters with facts, information, and x-ray pictures of bones. There are also 4 individual bones to cut out and mount with some extra facts! Skeletons and Bones Introduction PowerPoint KS2 This resource is 30 slides and covers: Functions of the skeletal system in the human body (movement, protection of organs and support), Vertebrates/invertebrates definitions and examples Joints, Facts about bones Movement (including muscles) Questions throughout allow students to discuss ideas and thoughts with each other. **Identify the X-ray PowerPoint Activity ** Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. A fun and interactive way to build on knowledge of the human skeleton. Pupils see each picture, identify the body part/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide.
Insect Life Cycle PowerPoint Slide Shows KS2
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Insect Life Cycle PowerPoint Slide Shows KS2

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Take a colourful journey through the life cycles of a dragonfly, butterfly, and ladybug with these engaging PowerPoint presentations. These slide-show lessons cover the different stages from egg to adult insect so that your pupils will have a full understanding of the 3 life cycles. Each presentation is packed full of images and facts, as well as quiz questions. For example, did you know butterflies taste with their feet? Or that adult dragonflies have excellent eyesight? These slide shows can be used to support learning about insects and their life cycles, allowing students to compare and contrast different bugs. What’s included in the presentations: Real photos of insects at different stages of their life cycles. Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - some pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. 2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed.
Science Classroom Displays KS1 Minibeasts Materials Plants and Weather
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Science Classroom Displays KS1 Minibeasts Materials Plants and Weather

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4 colourful packs of display materials for KS1 classrooms. This bundle includes: Materials Display 9 A4, full colour posters showing examples of everyday materials (glass, wood, metal, fabric, wool, plastic, ceramic, leather and paper). 12 descriptive words to add to your display if required (presented 3 to a page, to be cut out and mounted) 5 A4 posters with simple questions about the use of materials (e.g. Which material would be best for a superhero’s cape?). Title over 2 A4 pages, to cut out and join together. Minibeasts Display ‘Minibeasts’ title over 2 pages. Print, trim, and join. Real photo posters of minibeasts that live in a pond, on plants, and in/on the soil. These are included with and without a coloured background. For posters with a white background, trim, and mount on coloured paper. Magnfiers with insect examples (x9). Print and cut out individually. 2 life cycle posters (dragonfly and butterfly) ‘Parts of an insect’ and ‘parts of a spider’ posters ‘What is a minibeast’ poster 6 minibeast fact posters (included in 2 sizes) Plants Display Title lettering - P,L,A,N,T,S with leaf design. Print onto A4, cut and mount. 9 A4 posters showing photographs of the parts of a plant (leaves, flowers, seeds, stem, roots, trunk, branches, fruit, buds). Additional display printables - deciduous trees, evergreen trees, why plants are awesome and what do plants need. These are designed either to print on A4 and mount, or to print, cut and mount. Weather Display A4 weather chart and weather labels 9 bright and colourful A4 posters of different weather (sun, rain, wind, snow, hail, frost, fog, clouds, hail). 5 A4 printables with question prompts for children. Title (over 2 pages to trim and join together)
Rocks and fossils KS2 science bundle  including display PowerPoints and lesson activities
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Rocks and fossils KS2 science bundle including display PowerPoints and lesson activities

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Explore rocks and fossils with your KS2 class with this set of ready-to-use resources. This bundle, particularly suitable for year 3 science, contains activities, PowerPoint presentations and a rocks classroom display. Here’s what’s included: Resource 1: Rocks Classroom Display 8 rock example photos (granite, chalk, sandstone, flint, marble, pumice, limestone, slate). 3 rock type description cards (sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, igneous rock). Cut-out letters with rock design - R, O, C, K, S A4 Rock Cycle Poster Rocks frame image file - this can be copied and pasted into other documents that you want to add to your display. Resource 2: A-Z Rocks and Fossils PowerPoint Consolidate learning on rocks and fossils with this 26 slide PowerPoint presentation. Each letter is a different themed word which will help pupils re-cap their learning, as well as introduce some new vocabulary. Questions within the presentation provide an opportunity for pupils to share their thoughts and knowledge. **Resource 3: How A Fossil is Formed Activity ** A 5 page PDF including 8 full colour pictures with the corresponding labels. Print, cut out individual pictures/labels and laminate. A 4 page PDF as above but with the labels included on the pictures for lower ability. **Resource 4: Mary Anning PowerPoint ** A look at the life and work of Dorset paleontologist Mary Anning. Resource 5: How a fossil is formed folding craft Teach the stages of fossilisation with this folding ammonite craft. Print on A4 card ready for pupils to colour and fold like a concertina. When closed, you’ll just see the large fossil ammonite but when opened, the fossilisation process will be revealed! Instructions are provided as well as some questions for discussion. Resource 6: Fossil identification activity Your class can become palaeontologists! This activity consists of 15 full colour photos of different fossils with labels to match (pictures can be printed with or without a background). Fossils include ammonites, a mosasaur tooth, megalodon tooth, shells, coral and a plesiosaur backbone. There are 2 sets of labels to choose from (1 set requiring some internet research, the other more descriptive to allow pupils to try to identify without needing to go online).
Mary Anning Fossil Hunter PowerPoint KS2
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Mary Anning Fossil Hunter PowerPoint KS2

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Mary Anning was one of the world’s greatest fossil hunters. Despite her humble background, she was a pioneer, although she didn’t receive the credit for her achievements that she deserved. Introduce your class to this remarkable British palaeontologist with this 19-slide PowerPoint detailing her life with facts and images. It outlines her major discoveries including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, winged reptiles, and fossil poop! The presentation ends with some discussion questions. This presentation would complement a rocks and fossils earth science unit, or support learning about women in science (e.g. for International Day of Women and Girls in Science). You could also use it for a history lesson, or biography project. Is the presentation editable? Yes, partially. All titles and images are secured and not editable, but you can amend the body of the text should you need to adapt anything for your pupils. I also offer a Fossils as Evidence PowerPoint in my shop, suitable for KS2. Find it here
Rocks and Fossils A-Z PowerPoint KS2
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Rocks and Fossils A-Z PowerPoint KS2

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Consolidate learning on rocks and fossils with this 26 slide PowerPoint presentation, packed full of bright images and interesting geology facts. Each letter is a different themed word which will help pupils re-cap their prior learning, as well as introduce some new vocabulary. For example, for the letter A, pupils will find out about prehistoric ammonites. One letter is covered per slide. Regular questions within the presentation provide an opportunity for children to share their knowledge, and promote discussion. Please note that the images in this presentation are fixed in place, but the text is editable. You’ll find 2 versions of the file - one with US and one with UK spelling.
Reptiles Classroom Display KS2
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Reptiles Classroom Display KS2

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Get your class crazy for crocs and talking about turtles with this bright and informative reptiles display pack. Use to support science learning around classification, animal groups or reptiles. This resource contains: Scaly letters to make the reptiles display title. This is presented as a PDF and as a Publisher document (if you want to adjust the size of the letters). Just print, cut and mount. A3 poster - What is a Reptile? A3 poster - Who’s Who? The 4 groups of reptiles 9 additional A4 posters with fun facts, and information about reptiles including the heaviest reptile, threats to reptiles, the deadliest snake and why they shed their skin.
Everyday materials classroom science display Pack KS1 posters  title vocabulary
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Everyday materials classroom science display Pack KS1 posters title vocabulary

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Introduce the topic of materials and their properties to your KS1 class with this colourful and engaging pack of display materials. This resource is ready to print, with minimal trimming required. Just print the pages you need for science classroom display. This 20-page science display resource (PDF) includes: 9 A4, full colour photo posters showing examples of everyday materials (glass, wood, metal, fabric, wool, plastic, ceramic, leather and paper). 12 descriptive words to add to your display if required (presented 3 to a page, to be cut out and mounted) 5 A4 posters with simple questions about the use of materials (e.g. Which material would be best for a superhero’s cape?). Materials title - print over 2 A4 pages and join together. Please note that this PDF file is not editable.
Weather Classroom Display Pack KS1
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Weather Classroom Display Pack KS1

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Create a beautiful weather display with everything you need to get started. This 21 page KS1 classroom display pack includes: Title (over 2 pages to cut and join together) A4 Weather chart with weather labels (cut out and laminate) 9 bright and colourful A4 photo posters of different weather (sun, rain, wind, snow, hail, frost, mist/fog, clouds, lightning) 5 A4 printables with question prompts for children. Please note that this PDF resource is not editable.
Plants classroom display pack for KS1 science including posters and board title
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Plants classroom display pack for KS1 science including posters and board title

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This KS1 plants science display is designed for you to print, trim and mount with minimum fuss. Depending on the space available, you could use all the pages, or just pick the most relevant for your class. Here’s what’s included: ‘Plants’ title over 2 pages. Print, trim, and join together. 9 full-page colour photo posters of parts of a plant (flowers, leaves, stem, seeds, roots, fruit, branches, buds, and trunk). These are also included 2-to-a-page. Poster detailing why plants are important. 2 life cycle posters (tomato and sunflower) What plants need to grow (over 2 pages). Cut out individual parts and group together. Deciduous and evergreen trees posters x 2 An ‘our work’ sign for displaying with children’s work. In total, there are 20 pages to choose from. UK and US paper sizes included (US version uses a different font to that shown in the preview).
Minibeasts garden microhabitats sorting activity KS1 science
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Minibeasts garden microhabitats sorting activity KS1 science

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This KS1 microhabitats (or micro-habitats) activity is a fun way for children to explore where minibeasts would like within a garden. They’ll also think about why different minibeasts prefer different microhabitats. Use this resource to support a year 2 science lesson about local habitats/microhabitats or before exploring the microhabitats in your school grounds. This resource includes: A3 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels) A4 printable garden (with and without microhabitat labels) 12 common minibeasts to place in the garden Minibeast ID sheet Guidance notes on how the resource could be used, including follow up questions to explore together. Primary science link: identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including micro-habitats