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The ‘Spelling Strategies’ resource is an essential tool for Key Stage 1 and 2 teachers to support children in remembering spelling strategies. It includes 7 visual prompts that use clear and colourful representations of the strategy icons, making it easy for children to remember and recall the strategies. The prompts can be displayed around the classroom or used as individual reminders during spelling activities. This resources include an explanation for the use of each strategy.

The ‘Thinking Maps’ visual aid resource provides a set of eight Thinking Maps visuals, each with a clear icon and explanation of how it can be used to visually organise and represent information. The resource includes templates for 5 of the maps that can be used by students to apply the concepts in their own work. The Thinking Maps covered include Circle Map, Bubble Map, Flow Map, Brace Map, Tree Map, Double Bubble Map, Multi-Flow Map, and Bridge Map. By using these maps, students can improve their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in a structured and organised way. This visual aid resource is an excellent tool for teachers looking to support their students’ learning and understanding of complex concepts in a visually engaging way.

“Reading Skills” - a visual aid resource designed to help Key Stage 2 students identify and develop fundamental reading skills. This resource uses colourful, clear icons and concise colour-coded explanations to teach students about essential reading skills, such as predicting, summarising, inferring, questioning, and visualising. With easy-to-understand visuals, “Reading Skills” encourages students to apply these skills to their reading, helping them become more confident and effective readers. Whether you are a teacher looking to enhance your reading instruction or a parent who wants to support their child’s reading development, “Reading Skills” is the perfect resource for you. Can be printed at a variety of sizes to use as display or individual visual aids.

This resource pack for teaching fairy tales to Years 5 and 6 includes six lessons with detailed planning and resources for teachers and students. Lesson 1: What Makes a Fairy Tale This lesson focuses on the features of a fairy tale, such as the use of magic, good vs evil, and the presence of a moral lesson. Lesson 2: Fairy Tale Characters This lesson explores common character archetypes in fairy tales, such as the hero, the villain, and the magical helper. Lesson 3: Describing Characters Using the writing technique of ‘show, don’t tell’, this lesson teaches students how to describe characters in detail. Lesson 4: Introducing a Character In this lesson, students will learn how to introduce a fairy tale character effectively, using the elements of setting, atmosphere, and motive. Lesson 5: Fairy Tale Lands This lesson focuses on creating a vibrant fairy tale world with multiple settings, such as enchanted forests, castles, and markets. Lesson 6: Author’s Choice - Describing a Setting The final lesson explores the importance of an author’s choice of language in describing a setting. The pack includes 6 lesson plans, visual aids, templates, and task resources. This resource pack provides a comprehensive and engaging way to teach fairy tales to Years 5 and 6, with a range of exciting and stimulating tasks to keep students engaged and inspired.

“Prime Numbers Explainer” – a visual aid resource designed to help Key Stage 2 students understand the fundamental concepts about prime numbers! This resource provides clear explanations of prime numbers, including what they are, how to identify them, and the rules and properties associated with them. Using color-coded examples and illustrations, “Prime Numbers Explainer” makes it easy for students to understand and apply these concepts in a fun and engaging way. Whether you are a teacher looking to support your math lessons or a student who wants to improve their understanding of prime numbers, “Prime Numbers Explainer” is the perfect resource for you.

Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students understand fundamental concepts of fractions? Look no further than “Fractions Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of fraction terms, equivalent fractions, and different ways fractions can be represented visually. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Fractions Explainer,” students will learn how to identify and understand the parts of a fraction, how to find equivalent fractions, and how to represent fractions of shapes and numbers. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their understanding of fractions.

Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students understand how to use inverse operations to check calculations? Look no further than “Inverse Operation Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use inverse operations to check addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Inverse Operation Explainer,” students will learn how to use the opposite operation to check their answers, including how to use addition to check subtraction, and division to check multiplication. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their problem-solving skills.

Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concept of multiplying a 4-digit number by 2 digits? Look no further than “Multiplying by 2 Digits Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use both the Area Model (Grid Method) and the written column method to solve multiplication problems. The visual aid is designed to be interactive and engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Multiplying by 2 Digits Explainer,” students will learn how to multiply numbers using the traditional written column method, including how to carry over and place numbers correctly in the answer. They will also learn how to use the Area Model (Grid Method) to clearly represent the multiplication process. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication skills.

Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concept of multiplying a 4-digit number by 1 digit? Look no further than this “Multiplying by 1 Digit Explainer”! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use both the place value grid and the written column method to solve multiplication problems. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Multiplying by 1 Digit Explainer,” students will learn how to multiply numbers using the traditional written column method, including how to exchange and place numbers correctly in the answer. They will also learn how to use the place value grid to visually represent the multiplication process. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication skills.

“Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Explainer” – the perfect visual aid resource for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of multiplying by 10, 100, and 1000! Our resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use the place value grid to multiply numbers by 10, 100, and 1000. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Multiplying by 10, 100 and 1000 Explainer,” students will learn how to multiply numbers by moving digits to the left or right depending on the multiplier. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their multiplication skills.

“Dividing by 1 Digit Explainer” – the perfect visual aid resource for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of dividing 4-digit numbers by a 1-digit number! This resource provides clear and step-by-step explanations of how to use both the place value grid and the “garage door” method to solve division problems. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour-coded examples and illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their division skills.

Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the concepts of squared and cubed numbers? Look no further than “Squared and Cubed Numbers Explainer”! This resource provides clear and concise explanations of what squared and cubed numbers are, with easy-to-follow examples. The visual aid is designed to be simple and straight-forward , with colour coded illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Squared and Cubed Numbers Explainer,” students will learn how to calculate the square and cube of a number, and why these concepts are important in math. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their number skills.

“Subtraction Explainer” – the perfect visual aid for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of subtracting numbers up to 4 digits with exchanging! This resource provides a clear explanation of the borrowing or exchanging method in subtraction, with easy-to-follow examples. The visual aid is designed to be engaging, with colour coded illustrations that help students understand the concepts in a fun and accessible way. With “Subtraction Explainer,” students will learn how to borrow or exchange from higher place values to subtract correctly. This resource is perfect for both teachers who want to support their math lessons and students who want to improve their subtraction skills.

Looking for a visual aid resource to help your Key Stage 2 students master the art of rounding numbers? Look no further than “Rounding Rules”! This easy to follow visual aid resource provides clear and easy-to-understand rules for rounding up to 4-digit numbers. The resource includes a clear example to help students practice rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand. The rhyme is designed to be memorable and fun, with bright colours and engaging illustrations that will capture your students’ attention and make learning about rounding easy and enjoyable. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a tool to support your math lessons or a student who wants to improve their number skills, “Rounding Rules” is the perfect visual aid resource for you.

“Shades of Modality,” is the perfect visual aid resource for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of using modal verbs! Our resource features an eye-catching and colorful design that includes a visual thermometer to represent the different types of modality. This visual aid helps students understand the nuances of using modal verbs to express different degrees of obligation, permission, possibility, and more. The resource includes clear definitions, examples, and exercises to help students practice using modal verbs in context. Students will also enjoy the engaging and interactive design, which makes learning grammar fun and accessible. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a tool to support your grammar lessons or a student who wants to improve their writing skills, Shades of Modality is the perfect visual aid resource for you.

“Writing for a Purpose: Local Traditional Songs” is a learning resource created to aid Key Stage 2 children in comprehending the essential elements and purposes of local traditional songs. This resource provides an in-depth explanation of local traditional songs and their characteristics. Local traditional songs are a form of expression that captures the culture and traditions of a particular region or community through music and lyrics. The primary elements of this type of song include the use of local language, cultural references, and themes that reflect the values and beliefs of the community. The resource also includes an exemplar local traditional song to demonstrate how these elements can come together in a song. The song incorporates local language, cultural references, and themes that reflect the values and beliefs of the community. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to storytelling through the genre of local traditional songs and provide guidance on creating an effective song. Teachers can use this resource to introduce the topic, provide guidance on how to create a local traditional song, and provide examples for children to follow. Moreover, this resource can also be used to promote cross-curricular learning. For instance, children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a local traditional song to other subjects, such as music, history or social studies, by using music and lyrics to depict a particular time period or event in the community. In conclusion, “Writing for a Purpose: Local Traditional Songs” is a valuable resource that can support children in developing their writing skills and understanding of different genres of music.

“Writing for a Purpose: Advertisment” is a learning tool designed to help students comprehend the essential components and purposes of advertisements. This resource provides a comprehensive explanation of advertisements and their main features. An advertisement is a form of persuasive writing that aims to promote a product, service, or idea to a target audience. The key elements of this type of writing include a catchy headline, persuasive language, visual imagery, and a call to action. In addition, the resource offers a sample advertisement to illustrate how these components can be applied in practice. This resource can be utilised in English lessons to introduce learners to the genre of advertising and provide guidance on creating an effective advertisement. Teachers can use this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write an advertisement, and provide examples for learners to follow. Furthermore, this resource can be applied to encourage and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For instance, learners can apply the knowledge and skills they have gained from creating an advertisement to write persuasive adverts for other subjects, such as Design Technology or History , by utilising the elements of an advertisement to promote a product, idea or a cause. Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Advert” is a valuable tool that can aid students in developing their writing skills and understanding persuasive writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose - Film Review” is a learning resource designed to help students comprehend the essential elements and objectives of writing a film review. This resource offers a comprehensive explanation of film reviews and their main features. A film review is a type of writing that critiques a film, often including information about the plot, characters, cinematography, and overall impression of the film. The key components of this type of writing include providing a summary of the film, offering insights into its strengths and weaknesses, and offering an overall assessment of the film. The resource also includes a sample film review to illustrate how these elements can be utilised in practice. The review features a detailed summary of the film, critical analysis of the performances and cinematography, and an overall assessment of the film. This resource can be used in English or media studies lessons to introduce students to the genre of film reviews and provide guidance on creating an effective review. Teachers can utilise this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write a film review, and provide examples for students to follow. Moreover, this resource can be used to encourage and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For example, students can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a film review to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as analysing a literary work or critiquing a scientific article. In summary, “Writing for a Purpose - Film Review” is a valuable resource that can aid individuals in developing their writing skills and understanding different writing genres.