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I took these photos as I was writing my ‘Primary School Diaries’ novel, soon to be published on Amazon for ages 8 and up. As part of my planning I had stuck lots of post it notes on the wall to help me order my thoughts, and as I transferred the notes onto my computer, I scrunched each one up and threw it in a pile. The pile could look like failure, but to me it was a picture of success, or breaking down a big task into little bite size chunks, and the pile of screwed up paper growing as I achieved each little task. I hope these photos will inspire students with their own studying or challenges they face.

I will be adding to this resource over time as I encounter more steam trains and steam powered engines. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of photos of drain covers and symbols that will be added to in time. Can be used as part of topics on water, clean water, sewage, history, local knowledge, and development. Why should only rain go down the drains close to the coast or rivers? What happens to our waste water? Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of photos of different kinds of berries that will be added to in time. Can be used to help students understand about plant reproduction, and about toxic and safe berries that can be eaten. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A collection of photos that I will ad to over time to show the difference between elderflower and elderberry. Can be used for topics on berries, fruit, traditions, plants, and foraging in the British countryside. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

This resource will end up as a collection of photos of London Underground stops and signs. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277

A growing collection of photos from manor houses and park gardens around Britain. This will be added to in time. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

Photos of ice houses from around Britain, where old houses have used the ground to keep their food cool in the time before the fridge was invented. This collection will be added to in time. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A selection of foods with a Christmas theme that I will add to over time. What ingredients might you need for your Christmas dinner?

A colouring page of the waterfall at Rydal Water in the Lake District. Might be used as part of a local study, projects about William Wordsworth, gardens and parks (Rydal Hall), or geological features.

What did people wear in the 1940s? How has fashion changed between then and now? What impact did World War Two have on the clothing people wore? Four cut out and dress dolls as examples of clothing from the 1940s, and four black and white versions for students to colour themselves. Step back in time to the 1940s with this engaging paper doll activity that combines history and creativity. Perfect for exploring World War II-era fashion and societal roles, this resource includes printable paper dolls with authentic wartime clothing styles. Students can learn about utilitarian fashion influenced by wartime rationing, as well as the cultural significance of clothing during the era. Ideal for history lessons, creative projects, or enrichment activities. Suggested Use: History Lessons: Use the paper dolls to discuss World War II and its impact on daily life, including fashion and societal roles. Art & Design Projects: Encourage students to design additional outfits inspired by the 1940s, fostering creativity and historical understanding. Role Play Activities: Allow students to act out historical scenarios using the dolls to deepen their understanding of life during wartime. UK National Curriculum Links: This resource aligns with the following areas of the UK National Curriculum: History (Key Stage 2): A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 (e.g., World War II and its impact on society). Understanding how historical evidence is used to make claims about the past. Art & Design: Exploring visual elements of design influenced by historical periods. Links to National/Awareness/Celebration Days: VE Day Commemorations (8 May): Celebrate Victory in Europe Day by exploring wartime history through creative activities. National Day of Prayer (23 May): Reflect on significant moments during World War II, such as Dunkirk. International Women’s Day (8 March): Highlight the roles women played during WWII, including their influence on fashion and culture. Terms of Use: This resource is licensed for full commercial use within the educator’s own classroom creations, including lesson planning and student projects. However, it may not be sold or redistributed as is, nor used to create competing products. Acknowledgment: 51���� © The Curiosity Crows. All rights reserved. Please credit “The Curiosity Crows” when using this resource in your classroom creations.

An Autumn themed colouring page of three leaves, which might be used as part of a habitats, ecosystems, or changing seasons topic.

An Autumn themed colouring page of a leaf, which might be used as part of a habitats, ecosystems, or changing seasons topic.

A photo of a meerkat, that could be of use in topics about animals, zoos, Africa, habitats, climate, or living things. Please leave me a review and I will send you any other resource of your choice for free (contact me: office@oceansproject.com). Check out my other resources at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/sarah277 Let me know if you have any resource requests and I will tailor make a resource for you.

A colouring page from my new augmented reality colouring books of Great Britain series. This is the raw version, pre digitalising and augmenting. From Rydal Water in the English Lake District. Could be coloured as part of a lesson on tourism, local study, or management of tourism and the national park, or a lesson on water habitats and plants.

A collection of photos of conkers and horse chestnut trees.

A view across Rydal Water in the English Lake District. Colouring page for older students.

A doorway in a secret garden. Colouring page for students. Based on Rydal Hall and Mount in the English Lake District.

A colouring page for students to colour in as part of a module or topic on seasons, trees, environments, habitats, or plants.