Goldtopfox provides a range of primary school teaching resources, covering all areas of the curriculum. We will be adding engaging, interesting and useful resources on a regular basis, with a particular focus on internet safety, creative writing and original play scripts.
Goldtopfox provides a range of primary school teaching resources, covering all areas of the curriculum. We will be adding engaging, interesting and useful resources on a regular basis, with a particular focus on internet safety, creative writing and original play scripts.
This is an E-safety assembly or lesson, which focuses on responsible online gaming and the importance of good digital citizenship. Children can discuss their online gaming habits and behaviour, reflect on how this connects with being a good digital citizen and solve problems linked to wider issues of internet safety.
This resource is most suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and is fully resourced with planning, an 11 slide teaching PowerPoint and an independent task.
Includes:
*11 slide teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning, linked to UK computing curriculum
*Template for supporting independent task (poster design)
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: ‘Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.’
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
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This bundle contains 5 fully differentiated English lessons, based on developing creative writing in KS2.
There are 4 distinct sessions provided, with at least 1 being adaptable to make an additional lesson.
All lessons come with:
• Full teaching PowerPoint - from starter through to plenary
• Fully differentiated worksheets (higher, middle and lower ability)
• All other necessary writing support resources
• Full lesson planning, linked to current English curriculum
The 5 lessons cover:
1 & 2: Planning and writing a short story
3: Using commas to add additional information to complex sentences
4: Using adverbs as imaginative sentence openers
5: Writing an imaginative list of 10 things that you might find in a favourite book character's pocket
This is a set of two cyberbullying assemblies - one for KS1 and one for KS2. They focus on explaining cyberbullying and giving the children the opportunity to discuss potential scenarios that could occur online. There is then also an independent task, in which the children can show their understanding by creating a ‘cyber superhero’.
The PowerPoint can be used for a class, year group or whole school assembly, focusing on what cyberbullying is and how children can deal with it. It is an ideal resource for Safer Internet Day.
Alternatively, the PowerPoint can be used in class for a cyberbullying lesson, as there is also an independent task and full planning provided.
Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use!
Includes:
*Assembly/teaching PowerPoint (Years 1-3)
*Assembly/teaching PowerPoint (Years 4-6)
*Full lesson planning for both age groups
*Writing template sheets (differentiated)
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: ‘Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.’
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great teaching resources:
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This bundle contains various English activities and lessons for KS1 and KS2. They are ideal for a book day, but can also be used at any other time of the year.
Includes:
• Activity pack (designing a book cover; anagram and wordsearch puzzles; comprehension about ‘The Jumblies’ poem).
• 10 things in a book character’s pocket - creative writing.
• Design a social media ‘bookface’ profile for a favourite book character.
Relevant planning, teacher notes, worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and answer sheets are all included in the pack. In addition, the activities are fully differentiated, with appropriate support and extension tasks.
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a range of other useful teaching resources:
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This is a primary school assembly or lesson related to e-safety and digital footprints. It can be used across KS2, but is also easy to adapt for younger children. The topics covered also tie in nicely with Safer Internet Day.
The main focus of the lesson is to identify what is meant by a digital footprint, before considering the importance of ensuring that we create a positive one. The children can discuss different online scenarios and how to deal with them, then they can design their own digital footprints, based on their own online behaviour.
The PowerPoint can be used for a year group or whole school assembly, as a means of introducing some important internet safety themes. Alternatively, it can be used in class for a lesson on digital footprints, as there is also an independent task and full planning provided.
Please note: some video links are included in the sessions, which should always be assessed for suitability prior to use!
Includes:
*Assembly/teaching PowerPoint
*Full lesson planning
*Independent activity templates
This resource supports the following objectives from the UK computer science curriculum:
KS1: ‘Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.’
KS2: ‘Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.’
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great e-safety and general teaching resources:
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A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
In this story, we meet a 10 year old Robin Hood and learn about his struggles at school, how he met his most famous comrades and, of course, the reasons behind his rivalry with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. This exciting tale of adventure and heroism is perfect for an end of year extravaganza or as a more scaled down class performance.
It is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct.
Key information:
Age range: 7-11
Show running time: 50-60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30
The show also contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for an alternative full package for this show, including all music and sound effects:
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A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
'Chocolate Wars' tells the tale of King Cocoa's journey of food discovery during a contest to design a wonderful new flavour of chocolate. It is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of healthy eating themes, linking directly to the following topics:
IPC milepost 2 units: 'Chocolate and 'Shaping Up'
Key information:
Age range: 7-11
Show running time: 50-60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30
The show is designed for a whole class or year group performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for an alternative full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
Professor McFly is one of the most brilliant scientists of our time, who has finally created his greatest invention...a time machine! Together with his faithful assistant Judy, his not-so-useful friend Bones and his fiercest rival as an unwanted stowaway, the Professor embarks on a breathless journey through history, where he meets his three heroes of science. His adventures are constantly hampered by the evil machinations of Dr. Crow, as well as by the relentless detective work of the dreaded Time Police, leaving the Professor in a race against time to return home. Science fiction meets science fact, with a smattering of history...who could ask for more?
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross-curricular science themes and links directly to the following topics:
• The IPC Milepost 2 units 'Time and Place, Earth and Space'; 'Explorers and Adventurers'; 'They made a difference' and 'Inventions that changed the world'
Key information:
Age range: 7-9
Show running time: 45-60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
Bernard is just an ordinary farmyard duck, known only for his nervous nature and wonky flying. One stormy night, however, he is struck 3 times by lightning and, from this moment on, he is changed forever. Bernard has become...Superduck, the most powerful aquatic bird in the universe! However, special powers also bring special responsibilities and Bernard, together with his trusted gang of mismatched farmyard friends, is soon faced by a new and powerful foe...Farmer Ted’s new batch of pigs. Unfortunately for the inhabitants of the farmyard, these porcine intruders are not intending to fit in with the old ways. No, they want to take control and only one very special duck can stop them.
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct.
Key information:
Age range: 7-11
Show running time: 45-60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
Class 2 have a problem...their teacher, Mr. Moody, is the grumpiest person in the world and never allows them to let their hair down. After another failed class birthday party, the children decide to take action and ask Miss Partridge, the magical school secretary, for help. Armed with her flying carpet and trusty book of spells, Miss Partridge whisks the children and their reluctant teacher away on a helter skelter journey around the world, taking in several exciting celebrations along the way. Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Mardi Gras are all on the party agenda, before our heroes realise that they need to get back home to celebrate Mr. Moody’s birthday...will they make it back to school on time and help their reformed teacher to become a real party animal?
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross curricular themes and links directly to the following topic:
• The IPC Milepost 1 unit 'Let's Celebrate'
Key information:
Age range: 5-7
Show running time: 45-60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
A full and original Early Years/KS1 Christmas show play script, which is ready to use but can also be adapted to your performance needs.
The Wilson family are all excitedly looking forward to Christmas, but there is a slight problem...Charlie Wilson's strange present request. For a very important reason, she wants a one metre tall stepladder and nothing else will do, no matter how much her parents and siblings suggest otherwise. This all means that Santa and his elves have their work cut out, as they race around a variety of unusual characters in their seemingly doomed search for Charlie's gift. Perhaps, however, one forgotten and under-appreciated elf can save the day?
This is a fun and educational story for the Christmas period, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct.
Key information:
Age range: 4-6 years
Show running time: approx. 30-40 mins
Number of parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school Christmas performance and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including sound effects:
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A full and original KS1/Lower KS2 Christmas show play script, which is ready to use but can also be adapted to your performance needs.
Imagine the scene: Davey the Donkey is minding his own business in his field, when three sheep suddenly appear and tell him of the dreadful fate of Santa. He’s stuck in a chimney! How will the children get their presents? Too shy to make a suggestion, Davey watches as a selection of well known Christmas characters and farm animals try and fail to release the stricken Santa. Eventually, Davey saves the day using teamwork, donkey strength and his knowledge of an enormous turnip…
This is a fun and educational story for the Christmas period, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct.
Key information:
Age range: 6-9 years
Show running time: 40-45 mins
Number of parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school Christmas performance and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see the following 'Goldtopfox' TES resource for a full package for this show, including all sound effects:
/teaching-resource/-davey-the-donkey-ks1-and-ks2-christmas-show-play-script-with-sound-effects-11413488
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
Mrs. Laces and her many children are a strange bunch...but, then again, what else would you expect from a family that lives in an enormous shoe? Despite their unusual lifestyle and their worries about the dangerous animals that live nearby, they are a happy lot and are not even remotely interested in upgrading to a brick-built dwelling. However, when the youngest daughter wanders off one day, Mrs. Laces has to make a very brave decision indeed.
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross-curricular themes, linking directly to the following topics:
• The 'Habitats' topic in the UK science curriculum
• The IPC Milepost 2 science units 'Do you Live Around Here?' and 'Land, sea and sky'
Key information:
Age range: 7-11
Show running time: 45-60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
Professor McFly is one of the most brilliant scientists of our time, who has finally created his greatest invention...a time machine! Together with his faithful assistant Judy, his not-so-useful friend Bones and his fiercest rival as an unwanted stowaway, the Professor embarks on a breathless journey through history, where he meets his three heroes of science. His adventures are constantly hampered by the evil machinations of Dr. Crow, as well as by the relentless detective work of the dreaded Time Police, leaving the Professor in a race against time to return home. Science fiction meets science fact, with a smattering of history...who could ask for more?
This is a fun and educational story, which is enjoyable for children to read and perform, as well as being straightforward for teachers to organise and direct. In addition, the show incorporates a number of cross-curricular science themes and links directly to the following topic:
• The IPC Milepost 3 unit 'The Time Tunnel'
Key information:
Age range: 9-13
Show running time: approx. 60 mins
Number of speaking parts: up to 30+
The show is designed for a class, year group or whole school performance (or as a great way to begin/end a topic) and contains differentiated roles, in order to allow for inclusion of pupils of all abilities.
Please see other 'Goldtopfox' TES resources for a full package for this show, including all music and sound effects.
This pack is designed for teaching a series of 5 mental maths sessions, covering a range of important revision skills. The PowerPoint contains 5 slides, each with a stand alone mental maths session that lasts approximately 20 minutes (see sample page for an example).
Topics covered include mental calculations with all number operations, measures, shape, fractions, decimals, money, place value and problem solving.
The PowerPoints can be used on screen for whole class activities or printed for independent/small group tasks.
The harder version is aimed at Years 5 and 6, while the easier version is more suitable for younger or less able children. Each session also contains a challenge task for more able pupils.
Includes:
• 2 PowerPoint presentations of the 5 sessions (easier and harder version) - these also include brief teaching notes
• 2 answer sheets
Please note: Part 1 of this series can also be found in my shop here:
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This pack is designed for teaching 2 straightforward maths lessons on the use of grid and column multiplication methods. Both lessons contain differentiated levels of questions and extra challenge tasks.
Includes:
• 2 full lesson PowerPoint presentations (including answers)
• Differentiated questions (higher, lower and middle ability)
• Full planning
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more useful maths and general teaching resources:
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This pack is designed for teaching a series of 5 mental maths sessions, covering a range of important revision skills. The PowerPoint contains 5 slides, each with a stand alone mental maths session that lasts approximately 20 minutes (see sample page for an example).
Topics covered include mental calculations with all number operations, measures, shape, fractions, decimals, money, place value and problem solving.
The PowerPoints can be used on screen for whole class activities or printed for independent/small group tasks.
The harder version is aimed at Years 5 and 6, while the easier version is more suitable for younger or less able children. Each session also contains a challenge task for more able pupils.
Includes:
• 2 PowerPoint presentations of the 5 sessions (easier and harder version) - these also include brief teaching notes
• 2 answer sheets
Please note: Part 2 of this series can also be found in my shop here:
/teaching-resource/five-full-mental-maths-sessions-for-ks2-part2-11470786
A fun and easy-to-do lesson for KS2 English, which is ideal as an independent task during a class book study.
The objective of the lesson is for the children to create an imaginative and descriptive list of 10 things that you would find in the pockets of a favourite book character. This could be carried out as a stand alone activity or as part of a wider book study topic.
There is differentiation built into the lesson, with challenge tasks and writing support for those who need it. All planning is also included in the pack.
The flexibility of the lesson means that I have been able to use it in Years 3/4 and in Years 5/6.
Includes:
• Teacher PowerPoint presentation
• Two differentiated writing support sheets (lower and middle ability)
• Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for a full range of useful teaching resources:
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This is a PSHCE or SEAL lesson, which can be used in KS1 or KS2, and links with the theme of 'Going for Goals' or general target setting.
The teaching PowerPoint includes a weird world records quiz, as well as all information for the lesson. The independent tasks involve the children setting a realistic school target and creating their own unusual world record.
Includes:
*Teaching PowerPoint
*Independent task sheets (differentiated)
*Full lesson planning
Please see the Goldtop fox shop for more great teaching resources:
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A fun and easy-to-organise Easter lesson for KS1 addition of 1 or 2 digit numbers. The children need to help the Easter Bunny to find the missing eggs by solving addition problems - a really enjoyable and challenging activity for the final week of term!
The lesson can be used in Year 1 and Year 2 (or up to Year 3), as it contains a full range of 6 differentiated activity sheets. Extension tasks, planning and answers are also included.
Includes:
*Teacher PowerPoint presentation
*6 differentiated activity sheets (covering 1 and 2 digit addition)
*Easter code challenge tasks (2 differentiated versions)
*Teacher answer sheet
*Bonus Easter wordsearch!
*Full planning grid, linked to English curriculum
Please see the Goldtopfox shop for more great maths and general teaching resources:
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