Immerse learners in the profound wisdom and values of Sikhism through this curated collection of four seminal traditional Sikh stories, which shed light on the origins and guiding principles of this faith. Included in this Pack B are the following four traditional Sikh narratives: “The Test of Humility: Guru Amar Das Chooses His Successor” - Depicting the virtues of humility, diligence, and devotion embodied by Jetha, who later became Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru. “Makhan Shah and the True Guru” - Chronicling Makhan Shah’s pious quest to identify Guru Har Krishan’s true successor, which led him to recognize Guru Tegh Bahadur as the rightful Guru, fulfilling a sacred prophecy. “The Taste of Truth: Guru Nanak and Malik Bhago” - Underscoring the importance of earning an honest livelihood through ethical means, as exemplified by the contrast between the bread of the greedy Malik Bhago and the simple yet wholesome bread of the truthful Bhai Lalo. “The Birth of the Khalsa” - Recounting the pivotal moment when Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Khalsa, a committed order of pure and valiant Sikhs, during the Baisakhi festival of 1699 at Anandpur Sahib, marking a defining event in Sikh history symbolizing righteousness, equality, and courage. Each narrative is crafted at an approximate middle school reading level, accompanied by vibrant illustrations and “Did You Know?” insights providing fascinating facts about the Sikh faith. Furthermore, the resource includes: Double-sided multiple-choice quizzes Double-sided written response comprehension sheets Abridged single-page written response versions Comprehensive marking answer keys

Adverbs of manner lace mat / table mat to support students choosing and using more adventurous adverbs of manner.

Tutankhamun Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheets This download includes differentiated biographies of Tutankhamun, the pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt from 1332 to 1323 BC. Tutankhamun is most famous for his tomb, which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, and for the treasures that were found inside. The biographies are split into two levels, with approximately 500 words and 10 questions in the higher level, and approximately 350 words and 8 questions in the lower level. Both levels follow the same structure and cover similar information and facts. Answer sheets are provided in two styles: A4 with lines and A5 to print, cut, glue in books and answer below. These worksheets are suitable for teaching biographies and ancient Egyptian history for students in KS2 and KS3.

Mohammed Salah Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheets This download includes differentiated biographies of Mohammed Salah, the Egyptian professional football player who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egypt national team. Salah is considered one of the best football players in the world and has won numerous awards for his skills and accomplishments. The biographies are split into two levels, with approximately 500 words and 10 questions in the higher level, and approximately 350 words and 8 questions in the lower level. Both levels follow the same structure and cover similar information and facts. Answer sheets are provided in two styles: A4 with lines and A5 to print, cut, glue in books and answer below. These worksheets are suitable for teaching biographies and modern-day Egyptians for students in KS2 and KS3. (‘football’ and ‘soccer’ versions included)

Animated & illustrated PowerPoint introduction to prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meaning of (base) words. Most common prefixes and suffixes covered. Each prefix or suffix is presented with 10+ logical examples in an engaging style. Think-pair-share activities for each prefix or suffix. Slide Order: Review of base words quickly covered with an identify the base word activity. Explanation and examples of common prefixes: ‘re’, ‘un’, ‘mis’, ‘pre’, and ‘dis’. Each prefix then followed with a think-pair-share activity. 20+ examples of words with the prefix then shown for students to self check against. Explanation and examples of common suffixes: ‘-ful’, ‘-less’, ‘ly’, ‘er’, ‘est’ Each suffix followed with a think-pair-share activity 20+ Examples of words with the suffix. Quite a long slide show if all done at once (whole lesson perhaps). Could be used to introduce/review just prefixes or suffixes in one lesson by showing only 1 half of the presentation. Some slides could also be hidden. Other than a brief explanation and examples for each prefix or suffix, I’ve tried to keep it quite straight forward so that their isn’t too much lecturing or reading required. Recommend students use mini-whiteboards for the think-pair-shares or list on paper the examples pairs or small groups can come up with. Been designed with ESL grade 3, 4 and 5 students as the target pupils, so repetitive language used with vocabulary building as a desired outcome.

This interactive (click to show answer) Multiplication Wheel PowerPoint covers all the times tables from x2 up to x12. Includes A5 multiplication wheel booklet. Each times table has 9 different multiplication wheels on 9 separate slides (linkable from a menu page): MISSING PRODUCTS (click inner number to reveal outer answer) 1) Wheel in order from 0 start 2) Wheel in order from 2 start 3) Wheel in order from 4 start 4) Wheel in mixed order, mix version 1 5) Wheel in mixed order, mix version 2 MISSING FACTORS (click outer number to reveal inner number) 6) Wheel in mixed order, mix version 1 7) Wheel in mixed order, mix version 2 MISSING PRODUCTS AND FACTORS (mixed missing inner and outer numbers) 8) Wheel in mixed order, mix version 1 9) Wheel in mixed order, mix version 2 Each slide can link back to main menu, or to that specific times table menu. Could be used as whole class quiz, warm up, game or as an individual program on a laptop for students to work on independently. ALSO INCLUDES MULTIPLICATION WHEEL BOOKLET. Two wheels on each A4 page, all times tables from 1-12, print back to back, fold, assemble in order, fill in the answers. Editable Word format and PDF included. My students love making these little books every year. Hope that you will use the 2 PowerPoints and booklet time and time again.

2 Tiny Seed by Eric Carle activities. Using the text to gather information, find things that help and hurt the tiny seed.

5 way differentiated reading comprehension worksheets for the classic fairytale ‘King Midas & The Golden Touch’ This carefully retold story is written at three levels appropriate for readers aged from 6 to 11 years old. The higher level text is double sided and features more ambitious vocabulary and includes 18 questions, including vocabulary questions. The middle level is single sided and has two question sheet versions; one with 14 questions, another with 8 questions. The lower level text has been simplified for lower-level readers and has two version of questions; one question sheet with 8 questions and another with 7 easier to read and answer questions. All levels come with answer sheets. More fairy tale reading comprehension with a moral teaching: Emperor’s New Clothes The Elves and the Shoemaker The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage by the Brothers Grimm

Differentiated reading comprehension for the humorous fable “The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage” by the Brothers Grimm. A boastful bird convinces his friends to switch household roles. The dissatisfied mouse, bird, and sausage then fail comically in their unfamiliar duties, leading to their disastrous demise. This fable warns readers against upending a functional system due to the dangers of pride and envy. Suitable for Key Stage 3 and 4 readers. Includes 4 versions of question sheets: ➊ A 19 question classic comprehension sheet with literal and factual questions about the story. ➋ A 12 question sheet with higher level comprehension questions. ➌ A 21 True or False question sheet. ➍ A 35 question SAT-style multiple choice sheet with questions on facts, main ideas, details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, true/false, cause and effect, and author’s purpose. All question sheets come with corresponding answer sheets.

Transport students into the enchantment of the holidays with this illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s poignant classic, “The Little Fir Tree." Captivating visuals and focused questioning engage learners from grades 3 through 8 with this timeless tale that’s perfect for the Christmas season. This versatile reading comprehension pack includes: A vibrantly illustrated student retelling of the cherished story Three SAT-style multiple choice quizzes assessing key details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, and author’s purpose Five versions of written response sheets for differentiated assessment Sequencing tasks to reconstruct plot order Story summary gap fill (cloze) worksheets Targeted vocabulary building exercises Tap into the rich imagery and bittersweet nature of this iconic narrative with an immersive selection of visual, written, and questioning resources. Learners will connect with the text through tiered materials aimed at advancing literary appreciation and analysis skills. Share this poignant tale and usher students into the transcendent magic of reading this holiday season!

Explore the rich tapestry of Judaism with this comprehensive introductory resource! This download includes a double-sided colour and an ink-saving black and white version of a carefully written “An Introduction to Judaism” (2 pages, approx. 1400 words), which covers the following key aspects of the Jewish faith: Fundamental beliefs, including the covenant with God and the anticipation of the Messiah Significance of the Torah, the Hebrew Bible, and the Ten Commandments Important festivals like Passover (Pesach), Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur Ceremonies and traditions such as Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, and the Sabbath Dietary laws and the concept of kosher food The history of the Jewish people, including their exile and the establishment of the modern state of Israel The two main groups within Judaism: Orthodox and Reform Symbols and practices that remind Jews of their faith and connection with God Equip your students with an overview of Judaism through diverse activities that appeal to different learning styles and cater to various abilities. This resource includes: 2 Levels of Multiple-Choice Quizzes (a higher level 2-page version and an easier lower level 3-page version) Differentiated Written Response Sheets: Accommodating various learning levels, these sheets include a variety of question types 2 Crossword Puzzles utilising key learnings from the texts True or False question sheet Answer sheets for all activities The text provides a comprehensive overview of the Jewish religion, its rich traditions, and its profound impact on humanity, fostering understanding and appreciation for this significant Abrahamic faith. Download this resource now to enrich your teaching and captivate your students’ interest in the rich tapestry of Jewish culture and beliefs. Ideal for Key Stage 2 & 3 (Years 6-9).

Five times table with doubling and halving (multiply by 10 and halve strategy) Step counting, Visual Animated Grouping, Arrays, Flashcards, Tips and Tricks. All accessible from the main menu linking to each of the following elements: 1) Step counting hands (0-100) 2) Step counting flashcard (0-200) 3) Visual animated grouping of objects (1x5 up to 10x5) using ice-cream, balloons, fidget spinners, coffee cups, - Make a story to go with the visual 4) Arrays of dots with accompanying sums 5) Flashcards of sums in order, then another slide out of order.6) See product:give sum flashcards 7) click-to-show missing answer multiplication wheels (9 versions) 8) Slide that clearly shows product of times five always ends in a zero or a five; with two fix digits and flying in and out tens number 9) Visual explanation of the Multiply by 10 and Halve it trick: unifix cubes of x5 shown with a confused smiley, then unfix cubes showing x10 shown with a happy smiley, which is in turn covered to show that students can think times ten and then halve the answer to get the x5 answer. Includes differentiated multiply by ten and halve worksheets

Visual Multiplication. See video. This PowerPoint is designed to introduce young students to multiplication visually with the use of multiplication input tables. All facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables presented plus 16 other mixed facts. A total of 43 multiplication examples. Different clipart themes for each of the 43 examples allowing for different story scenarios. (e.g. 3x5 uses 3 types of birds with 5 birds in each group) Matching turnaround facts are linked to from each slide. Chosen facts can be directly jumped to from menu slide. Multiplication sum, movement of items from small groups to one large group, and answer controlled by click of the mouse. Designed by a teacher and used in real grade 1 and 2 classrooms.

To support teaching of spellings for ‘ee’: ee, ea, e_e, ie, y, and ey. (Phase 5 Week 23) ee as in bee, tree, green, cheeks. ea as in beads, steam, read, team. e_e as in delete, complete, even, concrete. ie as in alien, piece, thief, field. y as in happy, funny, chatty, windy. ey as in key, chimney, turkey, journey. Sorting cards,worksheets, illustrated sentences,spelling grids, and clip-art bingo. Illustrated sorting cards (2 versions - 1 with word label and 1 with seperate matching word grid) Each spelling with 12 example words. Differentiated Worksheets for ie = ee y = ee split digraph e_e = ee Spelling tables with word bank (2 versions) Illustrated example sentences for P5 W23 Letters and Sound plan document. Bingo cards and words for split digraph e_e, ee and ea. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Flashcards, differentiated worksheets, illustrated sentences, spelling grids, sorting activities and crosswords. Spellings for igh (long i): igh, ie, y, i_e, (Phase 5 Week 24) igh as in light, tight, eyesight. ie as in pie, fried, satisfied. y as in dry, cry, deny i_e as in bike, time, smile Sorting flashcards, differentiated worksheets (black and white and colour), illustrated sentences, spelling grids and crosswords. illustrated​ flashcards/sorting cards (2 versions - 1 version with picture and word on 1 card for sorting, 1 version with separate pictures and words for reading/matching). Spelling table with word bank. Illustrated example sentences from P5 W24 Letters and Sound plan document. Various worksheets (labeling, reading, cloze sentence, sound buttons etc) in black and white and colour. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Made for my year 3 class who are just starting to formally learn their times-tables. Highly visual, interactive slides with arrays of dots, hundred squares, step counting, and various sum flashcards; PowerPoint activity/presentation progressing in this slide order: Counting in steps of three up to 102 from 0. Repeated addition/counting up in 3s to 190 on click Repeated addition/counting up in 3s to 190 automatic timed steps 100 square count in steps of three with pattern being revealed (2 secs each step). 100 square count in steps of three with pattern being revealed (1 sec each step). 3 times table with array in order 3 times table in order no array 3 times table out of order with array 3 times table out of order no array 3 times table, out of order, no array x24 questions 3 times table - see answer - give sum, out of order with array 3 times table - see answer - give sum, out of order no array Includes differentiated worksheets.

Grid Method / Place Value PowerPoint uses arrays and smiley faces to show the mental multiplication strategy of using place value and knowledge of multiplication to work out a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number - with exchange (such as 8 x 35, 9 x 33 etc.). No text to read or get distracted by. 12 examples which build from 4 x 18 & 3 x 22 on the first two slides up to 9 x 33 & 8 x 83 on the last two slides. All slides follow the same animations: *Array and multiplication problem is shown. Confused smiley bounces in (teacher explains that if you don’t know your 83 times table you’re going to be confused) *array changes to show place value calculations. *Confused face is replaced by a happy face as he can now do the multiplication problem. 12 examples clearly help grade 3,4 or 5 students master and understand this important skill. With matching differentiate worksheets for multiplying 2-digit number by a 1-digit number.

Simple tally chart recording. Stars, Hearts, and Smiley faces. Cross them out, tally them, record the total. With key.

Colourful power point I made for a PSHE/Citizenship lesson on making choices. Should I do this or do that? WHY? Objectives: • to recognise that they can make choices • the difference between right and wrong • what they like and dislike • what is fair and unfair • to share their opinions on matters that are important to them • to take part in discussions with one other person and the whole class • to resolve differences by looking at alternatives, making decisions and explaining choices

Lots of words and a few sentences. Students are asked to... Circle the noun, cross out the adjective and draw a zigzag star around the verb. EAL/ESL Homework for grade/year 1 or 2.