This resource briefly explains what the Feast of the Epiphany then it goes on to look at how it is celebrated in different countries. There is a short quiz at the end that could be completed written or verbally. There is also a short follow up task about researching another country and their traditions. This would require ICT.

Daily morning Starters to engage learning first thing in the morning. The starters rotate on a weekly basis. They cover a range of topics from: Numeracy Spelling Grammar Writing Problem solving Geography General Knowledge Inferencing Skills

This powerpoint goes over the key teaching points about Chinese New Year and the different traditions involved in it. It then explains the Chinese Zodiac and allows the children to see which animal they are. It then goes on to explain the characteristics of someone from the Year of the Dragon. At the end there are examples of different tasks the learners could complete. These could set or learners could be allowed to choose. You could also complete these as a series of rotational stations.

Two level reading comprehension based on the story of the three wise men. It is told through the eyes of one of the wise men Melchior. This is a great modelled text to inspire children to write their own version of the story through a wise men. It includes a range of questions from literal, to inferential to vocab focused. There are also three follow up tasks for learners to complete.

This resource breaks down simplifying fractions by firstly revising a key concept for learners which is factors and identifying the GCF. This skill is essential for them to understand how to simplify. It then progresses to showing learners how to simplify by listing factors and identifying GCF. Finally it condenses it into just simpliying. There is a short formative assessment activity differentiated across three levels. These have 8 questions each and learners can choose the level they wish to attempt. This lesson can be broken down into multiple lessons.

This reading comprehension retells the story of the Great Race which created the Zodiac calendar. It contains two tasks: Task 1: Analyses new or tricky vocab Task 2: Comprehension questions

This writing resource works well along the RSPB Bird Watch which takes place this time of year. Whether children are actively bird watching outside or simply learning about birds around them, it is a great way to engage with nature. This lesson models for learners how to research four different birds and take notes in their jotter. It then demonstrates how to turn these short notes into engaging sentences for their reader. Finally it models for learners how they can lay this out neatly in their jotter and include some of the key features of an information text like headings, subheadings, pictures and captions.

Daily morning Starters to engage learning first thing in the morning. The starters rotate on a weekly basis. It contains a range of engaging tasks, plus an editable To do list to support classroom management in the morning. The colour scheme is ASN/ASD friendly. I have chosen muted colours with grey undertones as this can be more calming and less over stimulating for learners with ASN. They cover a range of topics from: Numeracy Spelling Grammar Writing Problem solving Geography General Knowledge Lateral Thinking Skills Estimation Skills Reasoning Skills This resource can be downloaded as both uneditable PDF or an editable Powerpoint so that you can edit your own To Do List. This resource included an answer scheme for each slide.

Daily morning Starters to engage learning first thing in the morning. The starters rotate on a weekly basis. It contains a range of engaging tasks, plus an editable To do list to support classroom management in the morning. The colour scheme is pastel. They cover a range of topics from: Numeracy Spelling Grammar Writing Problem solving Geography General Knowledge Lateral Thinking Skills Estimation Skills Reasoning Skills This resource can be downloaded as both uneditable PDF or an editable Powerpoint so that you can edit your own To Do List. This resource included an answer scheme for each slide.

This resources takes learners through what a mixed number and improper fraction are. There are visual representations of these to support the learners. There are lots of opportunities for learners to engage with the resource if used on an interactive whiteboard or the tasks can be completed on a show me board.

This resources explains the four terms for learners and then has a few different scenarios of this data might be used in real life.

This resource teaches learners how to write a newspaper article by looking at the main features. It covers Names of newspapers Headlines Bylines/leadlines Formal tone

This resource covers one step and two step equations (with balancing). It includes lots of examples for learners to try before progressing on. It also has 3 differentiated worksheets which provide consolidation and challenge for all learners.

This resource explores the different mathematical language used for the four key operations. It revises the different language and then encourages learners to sort the language into a table. It then gives many example problems that can be worked through as a class. It then includes three differentiated worksheets (The answers are at the end of the presentation)

This resource teaches learners about instructions and how to design an Easter themed scavenger hunt that another pupil or teacher could set up. It also includes a modelled text to demonstrate what is expected of learners.

This Chinese New Year is the year of the dragon so the writing focus is going to be on a character description of a Chinese Dragon. This resource explains the five different aspects of a character that pupils should describe in order to successfully convey their character to their reader. It also provides a modelled text, and a table worksheet for them to record examples of each aspect from the text. This will help give them inspiration for their own story. This resource includes the main lesson, the recording table and the planning page. I have also included a printed copy of the texts which could be printed out for pupils.

This mini topic resource explores social media and its pros and cons. It covers: The history of social media and how its developed. The pros and cons staying safe on social media social media & self esteem

This resource explains the order of operations. It then provides examples for learners to try. It has a multiple choice quiz and then a set of differentiated questions for learners to try which can be used as a means of formative assessments.

This resource demonstrates the connection between fractions, decimals and percentages.