A fun and simple Christmas craft activity for kids to do in the lead-up to the holidays. Print a Christmas cracker card template on white card. Children can then colour, cut, glue, and fold. Once completed, cards can be given to a friend, relative, or teacher. There are 4 similar templates to pick from (plain, spotty, wavy stripes, and zig-zag stripes). The finished cards are around 26cm across when folded. Please note, the PDF is not editable. Full instructions are included, as well as template versions formatted for UK (A4) and US (letter-size) paper sizes. For those that don’t celebrate Christmas, the templates are repeated with the greeting ‘Happy Holidays’.

A fun, foldable craft for exploring the life cycle stages of a spider. Use for a science activity, in an interactive notebook or as a bugs, arachnids, autumn or Halloween activity. There are 3 options so you can select and print the one that best suits your needs and differentiate for your students if required: Colour the template, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the simple life cycle name labels, glue cut and fold. Colour, sequence the life cycle stage description labels, glue cut and fold. This is the option in the preview video. Instructions for pupils are provided, as well as a folding guide with pictures. This download contains both US and UK versions of the file. Please note that this is not an editable file.

Get to know your new class with this school supplies themed all about me foldable activity. This fun alternative to a standard back-to-school worksheet can be inserted into an interactive notebook, or used to make a first week of school display. The templates There are two templates, and each had a colour/black and white option. Template 1: Children colour the pencil halves, complete the inside of their template, cut everything out, glue, and fold. Template 2: Larger version over 2 pages The template prompts These are not editable so please take a moment to make sure they are suitable for your children before purchase. My name - Children write their first name on the line. Me - Draw a head and shoulders self-portrait. I like learning about - Write or draw a favourite subject, or area of interest. My favorite colors - Colour each circle in the paint palette a different colour. The highlight of my day is - Write or draw favourite time of day/favourite part of the day. My favourite food - Draw or write a favourite food inside the lunch box. I’m good at - Write or draw a skill, talent, or something they do well inside the star. My age - Write age on the calculator screen. What else is included? Versions with US and UK spelling A picture showing where to fold Instruction page for students

Help your children remember the steps for handwashing by using this ‘How to Wash Your Hands’ foldable activity and poster. Children will sequence the stages for hand washing on their template, glue them in place, cut out the template, and fold. There is an option to sequence the pictures with simple words (water, soap, rub, time, rinse, dry) or to use longer descriptions. This cut-and-paste resource is a fun alternative to a standard worksheet and can be used as part of an interactive notebook. Children will love opening their foldout to reveal what’s inside! The resource is not editable. US and UK paper sizes are included. PDF pages: 8

A fun and simple science activity all about the life cycle of a penguin. This foldable cut-and-paste resource could be used to support a lesson on birds, the Antarctic, or emperor penguins, or use as a winter/festive craft. The finished foldouts can be glued into an interactive science notebook. This resource has different options to choose from: Template 1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. Template 2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. You can choose which template will work best for your pupils, or mix and match. Instructions are included. A colour life cycle poster is included, and some fun facts to discuss with your class whilst they complete the activity. Please note that this is a pdf file and cannot be edited. US and UK versions are included.

A cute 3D flower pot card craft that children can use to say thank you to someone special in their life. Ideal for mothers or fathers day, grandparents, as a teacher gift, or for another significant individual in their life. This 5 page resource contains a template and instructions. The message on the flower pot is ‘thank you for helping me grow’. In addition to a template, pupils will need: Coloured pens/pencils Pipe cleaners, scissors Tape Googly eyes The side tabs that help the card to stand up have space to write the name of the recipient and who the card is from. The template has 2 flowers for students to color and cut out. There is also an option to add a flower with a photo inside - a PowerPoint template, as well as a Canva template link, are included for this. It is not essential to add a photo - the card looks great without it so don’t worry if this is not an option for you.

Sequence the process of making jam and butter toast with this foldable sequencing/matching activity. This cut-and-paste resource encourages fine motor skills and is a fun alternative to a worksheet. There are 5 template options to allow for differentiation: Template 1: Children colour the template, cut around the outside, and fold. Template 2: Colour, cut out the word labels, match and fold. Template 3: Colour, cut out the stages, sequence, and fold. Template 4: Larger version. Colour, cut out the stages, sequence, and fold. Template 5: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the toaster. Instructions for pupils and a picture to show how to fold is also included. Please note that it is not possible to edit this product. A US version is included that uses the word ‘jelly’ instead of ‘jam’.

Help your KS2 or lower KS3 students reflect on their past year and the new year ahead with this tab book template. The template has 7 prompts (each starting with a letter from NEW YEAR) for students to respond to. What’s included? Page 1 and 2 - teacher notes Page 3 - Front page template with editable prompts Page 4 - Back page template for students to write on Page 5 - As above but with the addition of writing lines Page 6 - Directions for students Pages 7 and 8 - Ideas for alternative prompts to use for each letter The activity Students colour the front page template and read the 7 prompt questions. They then write their responses in the boxes. Students cut out both parts of the template and glue them together. The finished foldout can be glued into a notebook to reference throughout the year. Is the PDF editable? You can edit the prompts on page 3. Editable text boxes are included for this - just open the file in Adobe Reader. Other parts of the PDF are not editable. US and UK verisons included.

Explore the life cycle of the bald eagle with this fun, foldable science activity. A cross between a worksheet and a craft, this hands-on resource will help pupils recall the eagle life cycle from egg, to adult bird. Use this activity for a bird life cycle or birds of prey lesson, or link it to US history (the bald eagle has been the national bird since 1782). Benefits of this activity Low prep Children learn about the eagle 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 Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. What’s included? 2 foldout templates (1 with a circle around the outside, the other with a straight cutting edge), plus life cycle stages. There are 2 options for the life cycle stages - 1 with simple words, and the other with descriptions. A picture showing where to fold the template Versions for both UK and US paper sizes A teacher page of eagle life cycle facts A full-colour picture of the life cycle for reference 2 worksheet options for labeling the body parts of an eagle The PDF file is not editable.

Updated for New Year 2024 Happy new year! Welcome 2024 by encouraging your class to reflect on the past year, and decide on goals or resolutions for the new year. This foldable activity is a great way to start January with positivity and a good mindset (and is a fun alternative to a worksheet). This resource contains the following: A PDF with 3 similar templates, with identical prompts. One template has a straight cutting edge. A PowerPoint file with 3 blank templates to write your own prompts for pupils. These can then be printed for students to complete and fold. A Google Slides link (in the PDF) with 3 blank templates to write your own prompts for pupils. As above, this can then be printed for students to use. A picture to help with folding The prompts on the pre-written template are: -My best memory of 2023 -My proudest moment of 2023 -Someone who made me smile in 2023 -This year, I’d like to learn more about… -My 2024 goal at home is… -My 2024 goal at school is… -The month I’m most looking forward to in 2024 -Something I can do for others in 2024 is… Children colour their template, write/draw their responses in the blank spaces, cut, and fold. US and UK spelling and paper size included.

Ribbit! This 25-slide PowerPoint presentation gives younger students a basic introduction to frogs, their features, diet, and their life cycle. This engaging lesson starter contains bright images, clear diagrams, as well as animations to help children increase their understanding of these amazing amphibians. The images are fixed in place but the text boxes allow for you to edit the content as you wish to suit the needs of your learners. A full video preview of this resource can be viewed - please check this out prior to purchase to see exactly what’s included.

Take a colourful journey through the life cycle of a dragonfly with this 25-slide PowerPoint presentation. This engaging slide-show lesson covers the egg, nymph (larva), and adult dragonfly so that your pupils will have a full understanding of the life cycle. Use this resource to support learning about pond or freshwater habitats or insect life cycles. What’s included in the presentation Real photos of dragonflies at different stages of the life cycle. 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. National Curriculum link Living Things and their habitats Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird Please note that this resource is not editable. Butterfly life cycle Ladybird life cycle Flamingo life cycle Unusual life cycles Insect life cycles PowerPoint bundle

Take a colourful journey through the life cycle of a ladybird with this 24-slide PowerPoint presentation. This engaging slide-show lesson covers the egg, larva, pupa, and adult ladybird so that your pupils will have a full understanding of the whole life cycle. Use as an introduction to insect life cycles, for your spring science or general science about bugs and insects. You can view a full video preview to see the details of each slide before purchasing. What’s included in the presentation: Real photos of different species of ladybird Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - 3 pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. A spare slide to add your own information to if needed. A short set of quiz questions at the end to help re-cap knowledge For other KS2 life cycle PowerPoints, take a look at these other resources: Butterfly life cycle Dragonfly life cycle Flamingo life cycle Unusual life cycles Insect life cycles PowerPoint bundle

A bright and fun look at the life and work of naturalist Charles Darwin, this 20 slide presentation includes discussion points, colourful images and interesting facts. An ideal starting point for introducing natural selection to KS2 pupils or for Darwin Day in February. When you download this resource, you’ll receive a 1 page PDF with the link to the presentation. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy for you own Google Drive so that you can then share the resource with your students via Google Classroom. You just need a Gmail account.

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).

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.

¡Feliz Navidad! These cute Spanish 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 Spanish Christmas card design, fold the card in half and then add their own personal greeting inside. They can then give their Spanish Christmas card to a friend, family member, or teacher. There are 6 designs in this set, all of which you can see in the preview. Greetings on the cards include: Feliz Navidad Felices fiestas Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo Está nevado Please note that the text and images are not editable. A4 and US letter size included.

Explore the impact that plastic has on the environment with this ‘Problem with Plastic’ 27-slide PowerPoint presentation. Use this resource to support a lesson or assembly about plastic pollution for Earth Day (the theme for 2024 is planet vs plastic) or for general environmental awareness. What does the presentation cover? Properties and uses of plastic Why plastic can be a problem What we can do to help (reduce, re-use, recycle) Real-world scenarios to discuss together Is the presentation editable? The presentation is partially editable. Images and slide titles are fixed in place, but each page has an editable text box so you can make changes for your learners if needed. Suitable for both KS1 and KS2 classes. **Please note that the presentation contains an image of a seal trapped in a discarded fishing net. **

Celebrate the last week of school with this fun sun writing craft. Children create a sun with rays showing their best moments from the last school year. Designed to be used before the summer holidays, this activity will help key stage 1 children reflect on ways they have shined - a fun way to boost self-esteem and confidence. Use the finished crafts as a sweet keepsake for pupils, or to make an end-of-year display. Print the suns and the rays on yellow or orange card for pupils to assemble. Directions are included. Just add pens/pencils, scissors and glue! Although designed for KS1, you’ll find an option for year 3 if required. The templates: There are 4 options for the center of the sun, all of which are included 2-to-a-page: I shined in year one I shined in year two I shined in year 3 I shined this year Changing the prompts on the rays If the prompts on the rays need adjusting for your class, you’ll find a PowerPoint file included with text boxes on the rays. You can also edit the text on the rays in Google Slides (with Google fonts only). Other parts of the document are not editable.

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.