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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.
FREE Earth Day foldable activity protecting our planet
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FREE Earth Day foldable activity protecting our planet

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Are you looking for a fun way to engage your class this Earth Day (or Protecting Our Planet Day) or to help them become more environmentally aware? Use this free foldable activity to help them record the actions they can/will take to help protect the planet! A mix between a craft and a worksheet, this resource can be used as part of your Earth Day activities, or at any time of year (there is no reference to Earth Day specifically within the PDF). Children colour the heart-shaped Earth (included with and without eyes), before filling in the template with 4 actions. You can decide if you want children to write, draw, or both. They then cut everything out, glue the parts together and fold. A4 and letter-size versions are included. Suitable for upper KS1 or lower KS2. The PDF is not editable.
Free printable cat themed reward certificates editable
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Free printable cat themed reward certificates editable

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Download these printable award certificates for free! Motivate and reward your students with these paw-some cat certificates. The cute kitten designs make them pur-fect for Pre-school, early years and KS1 children. Each certificate has the heading ‘Paw-some work award’. You could give these as prizes or for achievement in a particular subject. They are suitable to use all year round. These free certificates are provided as a PDF that you can either print and fill in by hand, or use the form field to type the text you want. Versions for UK (A4) and US paper sizes are included.
Superhero certificates (printable and digital version included)
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Superhero certificates (printable and digital version included)

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Reward and motivate your class with these superhero-themed reward certificates! Ideal for early years and KS1 pupils. There are 6 designs and each one is included as in a PowerPoint, Google Slides and PDF document. Use the PDF file to print your chosen certificates, handwrite and use in the classroom. Alternatively, use the PowerPoint or Google Slides version to fill the certificates in digitally, download and email to pupils. UK and US paper sizes included.
Mother's Day fold out card to make and colour KS1
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Mother's Day fold out card to make and colour KS1

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This sweet flower vase card is a lovely way for kids to show love to their Mum (or mother figure) on Mother’s Day. Print out the template, color, cut, and fold. There are 4 similar template options: Template 1 - Vase of flowers with ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ written inside. Template 2 - As above but with a straight cutting edge around the vase. Template 3 - Vase of flowers with a blank inside. Template 4 - As above, but with a straight cutting edge around the vase. If printed on card, the Mother’s Day card will stand unaided. A UK and US version is included.
Teamwork reward certificates to print or use online
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Teamwork reward certificates to print or use online

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Reward and encourage good group work and team skills with this set of certificates to print or use online. There are 6 animal designs in this set (all can be viewed on the cover): Bears Pigs Dogs Rabbits Cats Elephants This resource includes the certificates as a PowerPoint file so that you can add text boxes in your chosen font to personalise the certificate. It can then be saved as a JEG (instructions included for this) and emailed to the recipient. A PDF is also included so that you can print on A4 card and fill in by hand.
End of year poem letter from teacher to pupils jungle animal theme
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End of year poem letter from teacher to pupils jungle animal theme

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Do you need a simple and easy end-of-school-year gift idea for your class? This cute jungle animal themed printable with an original poem can be given to your pupils at the end of term to remind them of your time together. There are 4 options within the PDF: Full-page poem with black text Full-page poem with coloured text The same poem arranged 2-to-a-page with black text As above (2 to a page) but with colored text Print on white card, and trim if required. Colours may vary slightly from what you see on the screen due to screen/printer settings. The PDF is not editable. US letter and A4 paper size included.
End of year poem letter from teacher to pupils ocean animal theme
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End of year poem letter from teacher to pupils ocean animal theme

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Do you need a simple and easy end-of-school-year gift idea for your pupils? This cute ocean themed printable with an original poem can be given to your class at the end of term, to remind them of your time together. There are 4 options within the PDF: Full-page poem with black text Full-page poem with coloured text The same poem arranged 2-to-a-page with black text As above (2 to a page) but with colored text Print on white card, and trim if required. Colours may vary slightly from what you see on the screen due to screen/printer settings. You could pair this printable with an ocean-themed gift for kids (e.g. pencil, candy, key ring). The PDF is not editable. A4 and US letter size files included.
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)!
Life cycle of a turtle foldout activity
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Life cycle of a turtle foldout activity

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Teach or review the life cycle of a turtle with this foldable sequencing. This fun and engaging alternative to a worksheet covers 4 stages of a turtle’s life cycle from egg to hatchling, juvenile, and adult sea turtle. Print the templates you need on A4 paper ready for children to colour, cut, sequence the stages, glue, and fold. Once folded they can carefully bring the 2 halves together like an accordion, then pull apart to reveal the life cycle inside. Use to support a lesson on life cycles, growth, sea life, reptiles or for National Marine Week. This resource is a 9 page PDF and includes: Black and white differentiated templates to copy (4 similar versions, including two for less confident cutters and one which doesn’t require glue). Simple instructions. Guidelines for how to fold the turtle. A full-colour diagram of a turtle’s life cycle to discuss together (display on a screen). This resource is not editable. Versions with both US and UK spelling and paper sizes are included.
Life cycle of a chicken foldable science craft
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Life cycle of a chicken foldable science craft

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A fun foldable craft for exploring the stages of a chicken’s life cycle. A great follow-up activity after hatching out chicks! Alternatively, use for a farm animals or Easter/spring activity. Benefits of this activity Low prep Children learn about the chicken life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. The templates There are 5 similar cut-and-paste templates so you can select the one that best suits your needs: Children colour, cut and fold their template. The words used are egg, embryo, chick and chicken, As above but using the words egg, egg hatching, chick and chicken. Children colour their template, cut out the life cycle words, glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. Uses same vocabulary as template 1. As above but with the same vocabulary as template 2. Children colour their template, sequence the life cycle labels, glue, cut and fold. Instructions are provided as well as a folding guide with pictures. Please note that this is not an editable resource. Plus, there are versions for UK and US paper sizes.
Healthy eating printable worksheet and foldable activities
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Healthy eating printable worksheet and foldable activities

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Teaching children about healthy eating is vital for their physical and mental wellbeing. This set of 3 printables is designed to be used to support a healthy eating/myself topic at key stage 1. My one-day food diary This activity sheet is designed for children to keep a record of everything they eat in a day. Once complete, they cut out the template and fold it to create a mouth that closes, then opens to reveal their food diary inside. Ideal for an interactive notebook. Use to encourage discussions about healthy choices. Keeping my mouth healthy This activity sheet uses the same design as above. Use as an opportunity to discuss good oral health. Children colour and cut the template, then fold it to create a mouth. Healthy food choices worksheet Children identify which foods we should eat most, some, and least of. This includes a version for vegetarians and for vegans. Please note, these worksheets are not editable. US and UK versions are included.
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
Animal themed Valentine's Day cards
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Animal themed Valentine's Day cards

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Do you need a quick and simple Valentine’s Day card making activity? These animal-themed Valentines to colour and fold are cute and easy to make! Children can give them to parents, grandparents, relatives, or friends. There are 5 animal designs to choose from, and each is included 1-to-a-page and 2-to-a-page so that you have size options. The designs are: Llama - You are llamazing! Frog - Hoppy Valentine’s Day Bear- I love you bear-y much Lion - You are roar-some Rabbit - Some bunny loves you! Children colour their design, write inside, cut, and fold. A4 and US letter size options are included.
Flamingo Life Cycle PowerPoint KS2
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Flamingo Life Cycle PowerPoint KS2

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Why are flamingos pink? How many eggs do they lay? Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this 14-slide PowerPoint presentation, suitable for Key Stage 2. The presentation covers the egg stage, the growth of the chick and features of an adult flamingo. With interesting facts and real images, your pupils will get to know the flamingo life cycle in an engaging way. Use to support a lesson on birds, the life cycle of a bird, habitats or exotic animals. You can see a full preview of the PowerPoint to decide if this resource is right for you. Any purchased download will not have a watermark.
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
Animal Eyes PowerPoint Activity KS1
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Animal Eyes PowerPoint Activity KS1

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Are your pupils learning about animals or senses? This interactive whole-class PowerPoint activity is a fun way of finding out about the sense of sight in the animal kingdom. Ideal for early years and KS1. Challenge your pupils to identify which animal each pair of eyes belong to. Read the rhyme together, look at the picture, then move to the next slide once the children have made their guesses. This activity is full of bright images and covers a variety of animals - ideal to get children discussing, reasoning, and identifying. The text and images cannot be edited. Versions with both US and UK spelling are included.
Sea themed certificates (print and digital)
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Sea themed certificates (print and digital)

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Reward and motivate your pupils with these cute sea themed certificates! There are 5 designs, each featured twice in this set (in different colours): You are mer-mazing! (mermaid design x 2) You’re a star (starfish design x 2) Seal of approval (seal design x 2) Turtle-ly great! (turtle design x 2) Whale-y good! (whale design x 2) You can choose to send by email using the PowerPoint file - just fill in the text boxes with your chosen words/font, save as a jpeg and email (instructions provided for this). If you use Google Slides, there is also a link to the certificates in this format. Alternatively, a PDF is included so you can print the certificates on card and hand write. Both US and UK paper sizes are included.
Outer space themed reward certificates (print and digital)
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Outer space themed reward certificates (print and digital)

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Use these cute space-themed certificates to reward your pupils’ efforts and amazing work. There are 8 different designs in this set, each with the headline ‘out of this world work’. The certificates feature aliens, rockets, and astronauts. The resource contains the certificates as PowerPoint, Google Slides, and as a PDF. Either print out the certificates on card to hand-write, or use the pre-inserted text boxes to fill in the information in the PowerPoint/Google Slides before saving as a jpeg. The certificate can then easily be shared via email. A4 (UK/AUS) and letter-sized (US) options included. I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!
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.
St Patrick's Day animated Google Classroom headers banners
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St Patrick's Day animated Google Classroom headers banners

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This resource is a set of 5 animated headers (GIFs) for Google Classroom with a St Patrick’s Day theme. Add them to Google Classroom banner area in the same way you would add an image. Your students will love seeing the moving images including glitter shamrocks, gold coins and lucky horse shoes! All 5 designs can be seen in the preview so be sure to have a look before purchasing. Unfortunately, animated banners are not compatible with the Google Classroom app. The text and images are not editable.