Hero image

Thomas Pitts

Average Rating4.47
(based on 207 reviews)

I'm a former class teacher. My resources were originally made for use in my class, but sometimes I get asked to develop stuff for other people. I'm happy to make spreadsheets in particular!

58Uploads

334k+Views

362k+Downloads

I'm a former class teacher. My resources were originally made for use in my class, but sometimes I get asked to develop stuff for other people. I'm happy to make spreadsheets in particular!
Composer of the Day: June | Daily Reading Comprehension & Listening Activities | KS2–KS5
HSXHSX

Composer of the Day: June | Daily Reading Comprehension & Listening Activities | KS2–KS5

(0)
June Composers | Daily Music Listening and Reading Comprehension Resource Inspire daily curiosity and develop reading skills through music! This beautifully designed June resource introduces your students to 30 composers across time periods, genres, and cultures. Each day features: A short biography (written with KS2 in mind but suitable for older learners) A listening link to a featured piece via MusicOfTheDay.co.uk Carefully crafted reading comprehension questions Fully completed answer pages Perfect for cover lessons, starter activities, music enrichment, or building listening skills through a cross-curricular lens. What’s Included: 30 daily composer profiles for April Listening links via QR codes and website access 30 sets of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, and explanation questions 30 matching answer sheets Terms of Use and licensing details Ideal For: KS2–KS5 Music and Literacy General classroom use Form time / daily starter activity Music cover lessons GCSE Music listening variety Substitute/supply teacher packs Cultural appreciation and calendar-linked learning File Type: PDF (Print or Digital Use) Listening links via QR and website Use This Resource To: Explore music history and culture daily Enhance reading comprehension in context Promote independent thinking through music Spark classroom conversation about composers worldwide
Composer of the Day: May | Daily Reading Comprehension & Listening Activities | KS2–KS5
HSXHSX

Composer of the Day: May | Daily Reading Comprehension & Listening Activities | KS2–KS5

(0)
May Composers | Daily Music Listening and Reading Comprehension Resource Inspire daily curiosity and develop reading skills through music! This beautifully designed May resource introduces your students to 31 composers across time periods, genres, and cultures. Each day features: A short biography (written with KS2 in mind but suitable for older learners) A listening link to a featured piece via MusicOfTheDay.co.uk Carefully crafted reading comprehension questions Fully completed answer pages Perfect for cover lessons, starter activities, music enrichment, or building listening skills through a cross-curricular lens. What’s Included: 31 daily composer profiles for April Listening links via QR codes and website access 31 sets of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, and explanation questions 31 matching answer sheets Terms of Use and licensing details Ideal For: KS2–KS5 Music and Literacy General classroom use Form time / daily starter activity Music cover lessons GCSE Music listening variety Substitute/supply teacher packs Cultural appreciation and calendar-linked learning File Type: PDF (Print or Digital Use) Listening links via QR and website Use This Resource To: Explore music history and culture daily Enhance reading comprehension in context Promote independent thinking through music Spark classroom conversation about composers worldwide
Composer of the Day: April | Daily Reading Comprehension & Listening Activities | KS2–KS5
HSXHSX

Composer of the Day: April | Daily Reading Comprehension & Listening Activities | KS2–KS5

(0)
April Composers | Daily Music Listening and Reading Comprehension Resource Inspire daily curiosity and develop reading skills through music! This beautifully designed April resource introduces your students to 30 composers across time periods, genres, and cultures. Each day features: A short biography (written with KS2 in mind but suitable for older learners) A listening link to a featured piece via MusicOfTheDay.co.uk Carefully crafted reading comprehension questions Fully completed answer pages Perfect for cover lessons, starter activities, music enrichment, or building listening skills through a cross-curricular lens. What’s Included 30 daily composer profiles for April Listening links via QR codes and website access 30 sets of retrieval, vocabulary, inference, and explanation questions 30 matching answer sheets Terms of Use and licensing details Ideal For: KS2–KS4 Music and Literacy General classroom use Form time / daily starter activity Music cover lessons GCSE Music listening variety Substitute/supply teacher packs Cultural appreciation and calendar-linked learning File Type: PDF (Print or Digital Use) Listening links via QR and website Use This Resource To: Explore music history and culture daily Enhance reading comprehension in context Promote independent thinking through music Spark classroom conversation about composers worldwide
Composer of the Day: April Sampler | Reading Comprehension & Listening | KS2–KS4
HSXHSX

Composer of the Day: April Sampler | Reading Comprehension & Listening | KS2–KS4

(0)
This free 7-day sample from the Composer of the Day series is designed to support cross-curricular learning through daily, accessible reading comprehension and listening activities. Originally written with Key Stage 2 readers in mind, the resource introduces culturally significant composers and rich musical concepts that make it equally effective for older pupils — including GCSE Music classes — as a listening enrichment tool. Each composer profile includes: A short, age-accessible biography (written for 8+, suitable up to KS4) Five comprehension questions targeting key reading skills (retrieval, inference, vocabulary, summarising, explanation) Suggested answers QR code linking directly to musical examples via musicoftheday.co.uk Includes composers such as: Johannes Brahms | Kurt Cobain | Ravi Shankar | Florence Price | Nino Rota | Cécile Chaminade | Olivier Messiaen Ideal for use as: Daily starters or plenaries Listening enrichment in GCSE Music Literacy support in music and PSHE Supply or cover teacher packs Homework or flipped learning Printable and digital-ready. No prep required. Like this resource? Get the full set of April resources from: /teaching-resource/-13243541
2024 SATs - Maths Paper 2 & 3 Practice Questions
HSXHSX

2024 SATs - Maths Paper 2 & 3 Practice Questions

2 Resources
This resource is the ideal tool for teachers and schools preparing pupils for their SATs. It offers a downloadable and printable practice paper, designed to mirror the question styles and structure of the 2024 exam for Maths Paper 2 and Maths Paper 3. By using these materials, pupils can become familiar with the format and develop effective strategies for tackling different types of questions. Full answer sheets are provided, making it easy to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Contains material developed by the Standards and Testing Agency for 2024 national curriculum assessments and licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0
2024 SATs - Maths Paper 3 Practice Questions
HSXHSX

2024 SATs - Maths Paper 3 Practice Questions

(0)
This resource is the ideal tool for teachers and schools preparing pupils for their SATs. It offers a downloadable and printable practice paper, designed to mirror the question styles and structure of the 2024 exam for Maths Paper 3. By using these materials, pupils can become familiar with the format and develop effective strategies for tackling different types of questions. Full answer sheets are provided, making it easy to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Contains material developed by the Standards and Testing Agency for 2024 national curriculum assessments and licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0
2024 SATs - Maths Paper 2 Practice Questions
HSXHSX

2024 SATs - Maths Paper 2 Practice Questions

(0)
This resource is the ideal tool for teachers and schools preparing pupils for their SATs. It offers a downloadable and printable practice paper, designed to mirror the question styles and structure of the 2024 exam for Maths Paper 2. By using these materials, pupils can become familiar with the format and develop effective strategies for tackling different types of questions. Full answer sheets are provided, making it easy to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Contains material developed by the Standards and Testing Agency for 2024 national curriculum assessments and licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0
Complete Sustainability & Climate Change Policy
HSXHSX

Complete Sustainability & Climate Change Policy

(0)
Empower your school with sustainable practices! My comprehensive policy guide covers green initiatives, curriculum integration, and community engagement. Perfect for educators, administrators, and policymakers. Includes actionable objectives, curriculum integration strategies, operational practices, and partnership-building tips. Embrace sustainability today! The government has published its sustainability strategy to improve the education sector’s response to climate change by 2030. And have set a target for all education settings to have a sustainability lead and a climate action plan in place by 2025, to help embed sustainability in all they do. This policy does that job for you! Key Features: Introduction and Purpose: Establish a commitment to sustainability and proactive climate action. Why It Matters: Explore the multifaceted benefits of embracing sustainability. Goals of the Policy: Sets clear objectives for reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability education. Engagement and Collaboration: Foster collaboration among students, teachers, parents, and the wider community. Scope: Covering operational practices, curriculum integration, infrastructure, governance, and impact measurement. Operational Practices: Manage energy, water, waste, building maintenance, food waste, and procurement sustainably. Curriculum and Educational Outreach: Integrate sustainability concepts into the curriculum and engage students and the community in sustainability projects. Infrastructure and Transportation: Design and manage school infrastructure and promote sustainable transportation. Institutional Policies and Practices: Adopt sustainable procurement policies and embed sustainability into the school culture. Governance and Partnerships: Continuously review policies and collaborate with local partners for sustainability initiatives. Measuring Impact and Reporting: Assess the school’s environmental footprint and transparently report sustainability performance. This policy will help with: Implementing sustainable practices in schools Green initiatives for school campuses Sustainability guidelines for school administration Curriculum integration for climate change education Environmental policy framework for educational institutions Building partnerships for environmental education Measuring and tracking sustainability goals in schools Community involvement in sustainable school initiatives Renewable energy adoption in educational settings Student engagement in climate activism Eco-friendly policies for school operations Sustainable procurement practices for schools Resilience planning for climate-related challenges in schools Teaching resources for environmental awareness Health and wellbeing benefits of sustainable schools
Printable Wall Calendar for Kids | Classroom Perpetual Calendar | Morning Board
HSXHSX

Printable Wall Calendar for Kids | Classroom Perpetual Calendar | Morning Board

(0)
Printable wall calendar for classrooms, homes, young kids and toddlers. This perpetual calendar is very useful in teaching and organising your child’s day. Use this printable calendar to teach children about months and days. Perfect for classroom or homeschool decor. This perpetual calendar includes 8 different eye-catching designs and all the materials needed to create the finished display. THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, NO PRINTED MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED! WHAT’S INCLUDED: After your payment, you will receive instant downloading access to the purchased files, which contain 108 PDF pages. The files are split across a compressed zip file and some standalone pdfs due to size limitations. The backgrounds are designed to be printed as A3 documents, with the associated parts filed being printed on A4. This will ensure the pieces fit together. The various designs are labelled as follows: Bees/hexagon background --> Bees Calendar Parts Leafy background --> Leaves Calendar Parts Orange wave background --> Orange Calendar Parts Blue dotty comic style background --> POW! Calendar Parts Grey splodgey wiggly background --> Splodges & wiggles Calendar parts The White Calendar Parts will work on the other three designs: Hexagons with white circle Classroom equipment with paper aeroplane Plainer design with broken circular area INSTANT DOWNLOAD: Files will be delivered electronically within minutes of your order and payment. An email with a link to download will be sent to the address you associated with your Etsy account. HOW TO PRINT: Print at using quality card or coated paper. Laminate if desired. Print at your local copy shop. IMPORTANT: • This is a digital item, you will not receive anything physical. • Since digital products cannot be returned, they cannot be refunded - sorry. • The pattern of colours may vary from printer to printer and from monitor to monitor. DO YOU NEED MORE HELP? - Please contact me. I would be happy to resolve any questions or problems for you. Printable Wall Calendar for Kids | Classroom Perpetual Calendar | Morning Board | Homeschool Preschool Curriculum Date Chart for Toddlers
813 Vocabulary Cards - Full Curriculum Set
HSXHSX

813 Vocabulary Cards - Full Curriculum Set

10 Resources
Save 31% compared to buying individually. These 10 resources would cost £14.50. Maths vocabulary flash cards to use on displays, working walls, in lessons etc. All the words are listed in the order they are introduced in the curriculum. Contains: General & Problem Solving Number & Place Value Algebra Measure Addition & Subtraction Data & Statistics Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Multiplication & Division Geometry - Position & Direction Geometry - Properties of Shape
221 Measure Vocabulary Cards
HSXHSX

221 Measure Vocabulary Cards

(0)
Maths vocabulary flash cards to use on displays, working walls, in lessons etc. All the words are listed in the order they are introduced in the curriculum.
20 Algebra Vocabulary Cards
HSXHSX

20 Algebra Vocabulary Cards

(0)
Maths vocabulary flash cards to use on displays, working walls, in lessons etc. All the words are listed in the order they are introduced in the curriculum.