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The Knowledge Nook.

Welcome to the Knowledge Nook. Here you will find reliable and engaging resources to stimulate your students and to save you time in the classroom.

Welcome to the Knowledge Nook. Here you will find reliable and engaging resources to stimulate your students and to save you time in the classroom.
Critical Thinking  Digital Resource  7-12yrs
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Critical Thinking Digital Resource 7-12yrs

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In today’s world, critical thinking is not just ‘nice to have’ but a MUST-HAVE skill. Are you overwhelmed with finding ways to teach this important skill to your students? I know that it can be difficult, finding age-appropriate and engaging materials that develop thinking and problem solving skills. It can be a challenge to help your students think beyond right and wrong answers. Similarly, students find the concept difficult to grasp - “What even is critical thinking?” That’s where - Critical Thinking - Think It Through with Problem Solving activities, comes in. This digital resource was designed for 7- 12 year olds so that they 
 no longer use passive learning habits or rely on memorizing, instead they will learn to analyse; no more struggling to explain their thinking, instead they will be able to do so clearly and confidently. WHAT YOU GET 25 PowerPoint presentation with 21 engaging, age appropriate scenarios and visual prompts. Activities that build reasoning, problem solving and questioning skills. Clear and well presented materials - ready made / no prep needed. Instructions on the various ways this resource can be used. THIS IS FOR YOU, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
 a way to help build confident thinkers a resource that develops reasoning and problem solving skills that are transferable to other subjects and areas of life activities that are perfect for class discussions, small group investigations and independent thinking etc. a ready-made and well presented resource that is versatile, engaging and fun. Empower your students to become thoughtful independent thinkers - without the prep stress!
Creative Writing Prompts for Narrative Writing - Imagine That!  Digital Resource
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Creative Writing Prompts for Narrative Writing - Imagine That! Digital Resource

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“I don’t know what to write!” Is that a familiar comment you hear every time you provide your students with the opportunity to demonstrate their writing skills? Are you struggling to inspire your students to write creatively, while you juggle tight curriculum schedules? You are not alone. Many teachers have limited time to create engaging, structured writing lessons from scratch as well as deal with the pressure to teach creative writing in a fun and purposeful way - that stimulates imaginations and builds students confidence. That is where the Creative Writing Digital PowerPoint - Imagine That! comes in. Designed to save teachers time and boost student engagement, this ready-to-use PowerPoint provides clear and structured writing prompts to help students get their imagination flowing and ready to write, wuth bullet-pointed prompts to get students started. WHAT YOU GET 10 power point slides for Fiction Writing 10 power point slides for Non-Fiction Writing Instructions on how this resource can be used. THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR: Quick and easy creative writing prompts to save time Provides engaging material to stimulate creative writing Instant Creative Writing Lessons Something versatile - suitable for the interactive white board classroom discussions, on-line teaching, 1 to 1 and group discussion work. No preparation required - simply download and its ready to go. Let’s turn "I don’t know what to write " into "I can’t wait to write more!"
Morning Work - Morning Meanderings
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Morning Work - Morning Meanderings

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Mornings in the classroom can be hectic - students trickle in at different times, energy levels are unpredictable and teachers juggle admin tasks while trying to set a positive tone for the day. It’s no wonder so many teachers find the first 15-20 minutes a daily challenge. But what if you could turn that chaotic window into a calm, productive and meaningful start to the day? This morning work PowerPoint - Morning Meanderings is designed to do just that. Designed for primary aged learners, it includes engaging, structured slides that give students, meaningful tasks the moment they enter the room, giving you time to take the register, gather resources or simply breathe. **WHAT YOU GET: ** 5 No-prep slides with fresh daily warm ups. Visually clear and age appropriate material - perfect for independent use. Teacher instructions for how to use. This resource allows students to have a good morning routine, providing order and clear expectations. THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR
 a way to get students calm, focused and ready for the day a consistent morning routine - engaging bite-sized English and literary tasks a time saving resource. Bring structure, learning and a little peace to your mornings - every single day.