Conversation planner KS1 & 2 conversation planning template. A resource for pupils to use to plan a simple conversation. Includes a bullet point reminder of the rules for writing a conversation and an example conversation between two friends for pupils to complete. There is also a word mat of 20 interesting words to use instead of ‘said’. Great to use following a drama or speaking and listening lesson. Can also be used with the majority of topics involving stories and characters (real and fictional).

**Guided reading based on Theseus and the Minotaur with learning objective, suggested questions (7) and a simple chronological story activity. Learning Objective: I can retell the myth Theseus and the Minotaur. I can summarise the story. I wrote this shorter version of the myth for a Year four reading group but it could be used with HA Y3, LA Y5 and Y6. Fits well with cross curricular topic work on Ancient Greeks, Greece, Myths and Legends, Mythological beasts and narrative writing. **

EYFS/KS1: 12 images of animals and young to celebrate Mother’s Day. Twelve photographs of animals with their young to stimulate discussion about the relationship between mothers/parents/carers and their children. The images include elephants, lions, swans, horses etc and can be used to develop animal name vocabulary as well as care and emotional discussion. Can be linked to work on Mother’s Day, families, growing up, animals. There is no text on the images.

KS1/2 Halloween quiz and accompanying answer sheet. Can be played in teams or used as an assessment activity at the end of the Halloween lesson/topic.

YR/KS1 Set of 5 fun Halloween counting worksheets. 2 worksheets x counting Halloween objects to 10, 1 worksheet each x counting to 15, 20 and 25. Each worksheet has a set of boxes at the bottom for pupils to write in their answers.

EYFS/KS1 make a Halloween monster cut and stick activity. Blank face template and a selection of creepy face features for pupils to choose and cut out/arrange to make a personalised monster.

Wordsearch 1 : Simple Halloween words which are hidden in a 'forwards' pattern. Wordsearch 2: Halloween words hidden in more challenging patterns of forwards, backwards, up, down diagonal and reverse diagonal. Answers included for Wordsearch 2.

Powerpoint Poem about the colour BLACK. EYFS/KS1. Simple two word line poem with repetition of the word ‘black’ which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour black and identify black objects around them. Lots of ‘black’ photos and an ending which young children can relate to. Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Night and Day’, ‘All around me’, ‘Halloween’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.

Powerpoint Poem about the colour PINK. EYFS/KS1. Simple rhyming poem which I wrote myself to introduce a topic on colour recognition, help pupils learn the colour pink and identify pink objects around them. The poem focuses on ‘I wish the world was pink……’ with pink enhanced images of everyday objects. Links with cross curricular topics on ‘Colour’, ‘Rainbows’, ‘All around me’ and Literacy ‘Poetry’.

KS 2 Set of 20 Famous children’s author cards and 16 library task cards. 20 small children’s author information cards for pupils to read as part of research and information gathering in book areas and library. Authors are well known and include: Alan Ahlberg, Roald Dahl, Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, C.S Lewis etc. The 16 library/book corner task cards are graded/colour coded into three levels of difficulty and include tasks such as: Easy: Find your favourite book and give two reasons why you like it. Medium: Find a book about an adventure. How did you know it was an adventure story? Hard: Read a non -fiction book about an animal. Explain your choice. How did the book improve your knowledge?

KS1 & 2 Library/book corner display signposts. 20 signposts ready for pupils to colour and decorate. Use as a general display or for pupils to choose and remove from the wall or signpost as a stimulus for a setting in story writing.

KS1 & 2 Ancient Romans. Set of 5 worksheets. Label the armour on the Roman soldier, Label the clothes on the Roman man, Label the armour on the gladiator (3 worksheets). 2 Ancient Roman alphabet (Latin) worksheets . Total set of 5 worksheets: Three separate worksheets to enable pupils to match the clothing vocabulary to the correct part of the picture (soldier, gladiator and man in toga). There are ten items of clothing to label on the gladiator and soldier worksheets and six parts to label on the Roman man. The vocabulary list is included on each worksheet for pupil use and there is an image of a soldier, gladiator and Roman man for pupils to colour. There are 2 simple worksheets for pupils to use to translate common words into the 21 letters of the Latin alphabet. A simple translation grid is included. Useful activities to assess pupil knowledge of key vocabulary at the end of a mini topic on Ancient Rome, The Roman Empire, Clothes through the ages, Ancient writing.

The Beach. Narrative story planning templates (3) with learning objective and success criteria. Year2/3 and LA Y4,5 and 6. Template 1: ‘Mystery on the beach’. Learning objective:To select appropriate and effective vocabulary. Template 2: ‘Trapped on the beach’. Learning objective: To vary my sentences for clarity, purpose and effect. Template 3: ‘The beach cave’. Learning objective: To be able to select appropriate and effective vocabulary. Each plan includes a planning stimulus starting point (dilemma, point of interest, mystery) and key questions to generate ideas and description. Can be used as part of cross curricular topics : The beach, Seaside, Sea, Adventures or as part of English narrative writing. I used this with Year 2 and 3 pupils but could also be useful with LA Y4/5/6.

PSHE and Drama: Theme of The Starfish KS1/KS2 powerpoint lesson, story and activities. I have added teacher slides to explain activities and ideas which directly precede the pupil tasks. Learning Objectives: I must retell (narrate) the story of The Starfish in my own words. I should create characters in the story and describe them using powerful vocabulary. I could to express my thoughts and feelings clearly about the main meaning or message in the story. I could be able explain what it means to ‘make a difference’ to at least one person, no matter how small. 48 slides which include: Warm up: 20 questions to guess the theme of ‘starfish’. Knowledge: Facts about starfish, a set of starfish information cards and a fact finding activity. Lesson input: ‘The starfish’ story stimulus. Initial thoughts written activity. Narrative drama (1 x teacher explanation slide), 1x pupil activity slide) Community of Inquiry (P4C) activities (2xteacher explanation slides, pupil activity slides – Think, Pair, Share; Blind Vote; Talk; Giving reasons) Developing vocabulary (1x teacher slide, 2 pupil activity slides Starfish Wall and Word Trade). Role on the Wall teacher slide and 3 pupil activity slides ending with writing a character description. Tongue twister fun and a starfish quiz which can be used as a starter/plenary or extension for fast finishers. Also included: Slides 45 & 46 set of 12 starfish information cards for pupils to use to extract information. Slide 47 Label the starfish worksheet (label the parts and match/write the description). Slide 48 Sea Star Certificate to present to any child who has done something to ‘make a difference’. **

Behaviour for Learning pupil self-evaluation/assessment template. Suitable for Primary/Secondary. Pupils identify their strengths and areas for development in individual lessons, specific subjects or over an identified timescale. This template makes it easy for pupils to identify ways to improve their behaviour for learning and set realistic targets. Can be used as part of a single lesson or at the end of a series of lessons. Also suitable for PSHCE/Tutor time, behaviour management reviews or for SENCOs or TAs to support pupils with SEN. Can be used as a record to monitor pupil progress over an academic school year and share with parents.

A set of 35 Landmark cards (5 per Australian Territory) with a picture and short description about the landmark. Suitable for pupils in KS2 and can be used as a topic reference, research resource or general knowledge/quiz cards. Print off two copies and use to play games such as Snap or Pairs to help pupils learn , match and recognise key places in a topic about Australia.

Three A4 sheets with information about six Australian animals - Koala, kangaroo, shark, snake, Tasmanian Devil, crocodile. Useful for enabling pupils to research and access non fiction information in a simple format.

This booklet is for NQT's seeking to secure their first teaching post. It is a 13 page practical guide on how to write application letters which match the person specification criteria and maximise chances of getting shortlisted. There is advice on how to prepare for school visits, interviews and performance tips including a strategy to use to avoid 'going blank ' in the interview. Tried and tested by teachers who have won their first posts!