FREE download â 8 quick, no-prep English starter ideas and examples for KS2, KS3 and KS4!
Perfect for busy mornings, emergency cover, end-of-term lessons or tutor time. Each task takes 5â10 minutes and promotes creative thinking, literacy skills, or discussion.
Mix of writing, vocab, grammar and discussion
Ideal for any year group - just adjust the difficulty of your question.
Featuring 39 carefully crafted questions, this quiz is divided into 5 entertaining rounds: Easter Traditions, Easter Symbols, Religious Significance, Easter Foods, and Easter History. Perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or community events, this quiz encourages knowledge sharing while celebrating the spirit of Easter.
NO GUARANTEES.
When we say informed, we are in no way affiliated with AQA. We mean informed in the sense we have provided educated predictions through research and information of past papers that are of course common knowledge.
This resource was made purely to combat the threat of social media predictions (specifically TikTok). They are dangerous to students, often unfounded, and simply clickbait.
This resource is a short PowerPoint, of educated predictions from a GCSE English teacher, used with their own class, that are considered through nothing other than factual information of past papers.
The Ultimate Christmas Quiz 2024 is a fun and engaging resource. With 100 questions covering a wide range of Christmas-related topics, this interactive quiz is perfect for participants of all ages.
The quiz consists of 42 slides, making it easy to follow along and present. It features various rounds that explore different aspects of Christmas, including:
General Christmas Knowledge: Fun questions about the holiday.
Christmas Traditions: Customs celebrated in different cultures.
Christmas Movies and Music: Popular films and songs that define the season.
Christmas History: Insights into the origins of Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Food and Drink: Seasonal treats and traditional beverages.
Christmas Symbols and Decorations: The meanings behind well-known holiday symbols.
Christmas Around the World: How different countries celebrate Christmas.
Christmas Fun Facts: Interesting trivia to spark conversations.
Christmas Quotes and Sayings: Notable phrases that capture the holiday spirit.
Christmas Trivia: Quirky facts that challenge your knowledge.
With answers provided for easy facilitation, The Ultimate Christmas Quiz 2024 is a great way to round off the year!
A set of four engaging double-page worksheets, each dedicated to a key aspect of grammar: nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives.
These completely original resources are packed with multiple activities designed to delve into each topic, ensuring learners grasp the ultimate concepts through interactive exercises and creative challenges.
Perfect for reinforcing skills in the classroom or at home.
Can be used with Key stage 2 or lower-ability Key stage 3.
This collection features four exciting resources designed to engage and entertain students while enhancing their skills.
Wicked Wordsearch: Challenge learners to find hidden Halloween-themed words, boosting vocabulary and word recognition.
Haunted Halloween Crossword: Test their knowledge with a themed crossword that incorporates festive terms and concepts, perfect for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Creepy Colouring In: Let creativity run wild with a Halloween illustration ready to be brought to life through color, encouraging artistic expression.
Myterious Maze: Navigate through a spine-tingling maze thatâs both fun and mentally stimulating, helping improve focus and concentration.
These activities are perfect for classrooms, or even interventions.
A PowerPoint that gives 3 different, completely original, example answers to English Language Paper 1 Q5 Descriptive Writing.
They are of varying levels, and the PowerPoint features a method to moderate and deliver feedback on each - noticing the improvement as you go.
A word document containing the examples answers is also included, for the students to annotate and feed back underneath.
A PowerPoint that gives 3 different, completely original, example answers to English Language Paper 1 Q5 Narrative Writing.
They are of varying levels, and the PowerPoint features a method to moderate and deliver feedback on each - noticing the improvement as you go.
A word document containing the examples answers is also included, for the students to annotate and feed back underneath.
This engaging St. Patrickâs Day lesson resource provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the holidayâs significance and traditions. Through interactive activities and discussions, learners will explore the rich history of St. Patrickâs Day while fostering creativity and collaboration.
Intro to St. Patrickâs Day: Overview of the holiday and its cultural importance.
The History of St. Patrickâs Day: Context and origins of the celebration
Common Traditions: Exploration of Irish customs and symbols.
Embedded Educational Video: Visual learning to enhance engagement.
Fun Facts: Interesting tidbits to spark curiosity.
Differentiated Themed Creative Writing Task: Inclusive activity catering to diverse learning needs
Description:
Beautifully designed 27-slide PowerPoint presentation featuring the 12 Days of Christmas reimagined as engaging math problems! This resource is perfect for teachers looking to add a festive flair to their math lessons while catering to a variety of skill levels.
Features:
Festive Design: Each slide is adorned with delightful Christmas-themed graphics, making learning a joyful experience for students.
Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into the excitement of the holiday season with 12 days of math challenges that incorporate a range of topics and concepts.
Differentiated Learning: Each day includes three levels of questions (easy, medium, and hard), ensuring that all students can participate and develop their skills at their own pace. This variety helps foster a love for maths while accommodating diverse learning abilities.
Flexible Use: Ideal for both in-person and remote learning environments, this resource can be easily adapted to fit your teaching style and classroom needs. Best used as 12 different starters, each one used a lesson after each other up until Christmas.
Discover the magic of Christmas around the world with this beautifully designed 20-slide PowerPoint presentation! This engaging resource takes students on a festive journey, exploring unique activities, delicious foods, and cherished traditions from different cultures. Each slide features vibrant visuals and easy-to-understand content, making it perfect for classrooms and holiday lessons. Celebrate the diversity of Christmas while inspiring your students to learn about global customs and traditions. Bring joy and excitement to your lessons with this captivating Christmas resource!
Bring the joy of the holiday season into your classroom with our beautifully designed Christmas Card Creation PowerPoint! This engaging resource provides a comprehensive lesson plan that guides students through the delightful process of making their own Christmas cards.
Features:
Festive Theme: The PowerPoint is adorned with vibrant Christmas graphics and colours, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your students.
Whatâs in a Christmas Card: Students will learn about the essential components of a Christmas card, including the front cover, inside message, closing, and signature.
Exploration of Card Types: Discover the various types of Christmas cards, from traditional and photo cards to handmade and e-cards, inspiring creativity and choice.
Writing Heartfelt Messages: Detailed guidance on how to craft meaningful messages, including greetings, expressions of gratitude, and personal touches that resonate with recipients.
Message Examples: The presentation includes a variety of message examples, showcasing traditional, personalized, and humorous options to inspire students.
Designing the Card: Students will gain insights into creating visually appealing designs by selecting themes, colours, images, and layouts that reflect the festive spirit.
Materials List: A comprehensive list of materials needed for the card-making process, ensuring students are well-prepared for this creative activity.
Step-by-Step Creation Process: A clear, structured guide that walks students through each stage of card creation, from brainstorming ideas to sharing their finished cards.
A meticulously planned and created one-page knowledge organiser that breaks down absolutely everything about language paper 1 questions 1-4 and how to answer the questions successfully.
Including:
A question-by-question guide including âhow to answerâ and âtop tipsâ
Reminder of mark scheme and the bands
âThe basicsâ
Things to do to âstretch yourselfâ
List of language techniques
List of structural features
Information about the Assessment Objectives
A thorough PowerPoint created, from scratch, using various resources of information on âThe Challenge of Natural Hazardsâ for AQA GCSE Geography. Designed to be used as independent or revision lessons/sessions/tutoring for the upcoming 2024 GCSEs. 30+ slides full of information including:
Definition of âNatural Hazardsâ and Types of Hazards
Factors Affecting Hazard Risk
Plate Tectonics Theory and the Global Distribution of Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions
The Physical Processes at Different Types of Plate Margin
Primary and Secondary Effects of a Tectonic Hazard
Immediate and Long-term Responses to a Tectonic Hazard
Reasons People Continue to Live in at-risk Areas
The features of global atmospheric circulation
The global distribution of tropical storms
Causes of tropical storms
The structure and features of a tropical storm
The impact of climate change on tropical storms
Effects of and responses to tropical storms
Types of weather hazard experienced in the UK
A recent extreme weather event in the UK
Evidence that weather is becoming more extreme in the UK
Causes and effect of climate change
Managing climate change
Used with students from grade 9 down to those pushing for a pass.
The perfect way to end the school year on a high! This fully interactive, animated PowerPoint quiz is packed with 65+ engaging, student-friendly questions across 8 themed rounds â ideal for winding down with KS3 or KS4 classes.
Designed to be fun, curriculum-light, and classroom-safe, this no-prep quiz works brilliantly for English, PSHE, tutor time, rewards lessons, and cover periods.
Rounds include:
General Knowledge
English Skills (Spelling, Wordplay)
Emoji Movie Titles
Pop Culture & Music Trivia
Riddles & Lateral Thinking
Anagrams
âWho/What Am I?â
The Impossible Round (Guesswork & Fun Facts)
Includes a bonus Tiebreaker Challenge:
What You Get:
Fully animated PowerPoint quiz
65+ questions with answer slides included
Printable PDF answer sheet for teams or individuals
Approx. 45â60 minutes of easy, engaging fun
No stress. No marking. Just press play and enjoy the last lesson of the year.
Tried and tested with real KS3/KS4 students
Suitable for mixed abilities
Perfect for summer term wind-down
A beautifully designed, fully printable transition workbook for Year 6 students preparing to start secondary school. Includes 6 creative missions and bonus mindfulness pages. Ideal for transition days, summer homework, or final week projects. Fun, reflective and confidence-building.
ACTIVITY 1: My Adventure Map
ACTIVITY 2: Letter to My Future Self
ACTIVITY 3: Worry Worms vs Confidence Creatures
ACTIVITY 4: Team Quest Challenge
ACTIVITY 5: My Secondary School Survival Kit
ACTIVITY 6: 7 Things for Year 7
Bonus MINDFULNESS Pages: Colouring & doodling