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After the Paris terrorist attack, good advice came out from homeland security on what to do if you face an attack. However it was focused on adults and not child friendly. I thought I would create a simple book which explains to children what is now recommended in the case of an active shooter attack. You should however still point out that this is an incredibly unlikely event - but one students now need to be prepared for.

The Importance of Having 10 Free Anti-Bullying Posters in Every Classroom Creating a safe and supportive learning environment is crucial for student success, and having free anti-bullying posters in every classroom is an essential step toward achieving this goal. These posters serve as powerful tools to raise awareness, promote kindness, and foster a culture of respect among students. Awareness: Anti-bullying posters highlight the various forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, and cyberbullying. By educating students about these behaviors, they can better recognize and understand the impact of bullying on their peers. Empathy: Posters that share personal stories or testimonials can evoke empathy and encourage students to consider the feelings of others. This can motivate them to stand against bullying and support their classmates. Prevention: Free anti-bullying posters often include clear messages and strategies for preventing bullying. They can empower students with the knowledge and tools to take action, whether it be reporting incidents or being an ally. Encouraging Kindness: Posters that promote kindness and positive behavior create an uplifting atmosphere. They can serve as daily reminders for students to practice empathy and compassion in their interactions with others. Clear Expectations: By displaying posters that outline the school’s anti-bullying policies and codes of conduct, educators can set clear expectations for behavior. This reinforces the idea that bullying will not be tolerated. Open Dialogue: Anti-bullying posters can spark conversations among students and teachers about the importance of respect and inclusion. This open dialogue fosters trust and encourages students to speak up about their experiences. Positive Role Models: Featuring quotes or images of role models who advocate against bullying can inspire students to emulate these behaviors. It shows that standing up for what is right is commendable. Community Building: By involving students in creating or selecting posters, educators can foster a sense of ownership and community. When students feel invested, they are more likely to adhere to the principles of kindness and respect. Visibility: The strategic placement of anti-bullying posters throughout the classroom ensures that messages are visible and constant. This reinforces the importance of creating a safe space for all students. Encouragement to Seek Help: Posters that provide information about resources, such as counselors or hotlines, remind students that help is available if they or someone they know is experiencing bullying. In conclusion, incorporating 10 free anti-bullying posters in every classroom is vital for promoting a safe and inclusive school environment. By raising awareness, encouraging empathy, and fostering open communication, these posters play a crucial role in combating bullying and cultivating a culture of kindness among students.

Practise… • speaking and listening skills • sentence building with 8 intermediate-level verb forms • connected speech • International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) • information exchange • reading comprehension • role playing • discussion questions …including tests and full answers! Discover… • 20 common English idioms • 20 common English phrasal verbs • 20 common English slang words and phrases • 40 essential vocabulary words and phrases 100% Photocopiable Note: all activities include full answers. For detailed instructions please see P.xiii. Contents Sentence Focus Activities 2. Sentence Blocks + Sentence Blocks (without Function Words) 5. Sentence Block Extensions 6. Sentence Blocks – Sentence Stress and Vowel Sounds 8. Connected Sentence Cards 11. Connected Sentence Cards – with Consonant & Vowel Sounds 14. Connected Speech Template + Cut-Up IPA Sentence Word Focus Activities 19. Discussion Words + IPA Version + Visualisations 22. Discussion Words Question Sheet 26. Information Exchange 29. Multi-Purpose Text: • Original Text + Spot the Difference • Guess the Function Words • What’s the Question? + True, False, or Unknown? • Glossary of New Words Focus on Non-Literal Speech 35. Role Play with Non-Literal English + Features of Non-Literal English – Part 2 40. 20 Common English Idioms + Matching Game + Activities 43. 20 Common English Phrasal Verbs + Matching Game + Activities 46. 20 Common English Slang Words and Phrases + Matching Game + Activities 51. Unit Vocabulary Reference: Children, Teenagers, Adults, and Elderly People Free Practice Activities 57. What Would You Do? 58. Discussion Questions 59. Agree or Disagree? Continuous Assessment Tests 60. Vocabulary Test + Lesson Test

I have made a lovely talking point resource for my class. I thought I would then share it with everyone else. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World Kindness Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of kindness. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

A wide range of different photos of girls around the world. You can discuss what they are doing and thinking. Equally importantly, how would you help them to have the best life they can? What need to change? Do you think it will? You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activity being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about International Day of the Girl. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different girl activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I created 10 original posters or PowerPoint sides for you to use in class about firework safety. As an additional bonus and to make learning more fun, each tip directly links to a short related Fireman Sam video. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different instructions being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night Safety Tips . The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of safety tips. The students can then use these rules to create their own safety posters. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. This display shows you what a trip to a dentist is like, and why it is important to look after your teeth. There are lots of different discussions you can have with your class, including having false teeth and the importance of wearing braces when young. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Teeth. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Teeth related activities and objects. The students can then discuss why they think each one is important. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I have created 4 great teaching packs for Science: Animal Skeleton Bones, Human Skeleton Bones, Teeth and Your Senses. You can download these packs, print them off and have an instant wonderful display. Alternatively, you would use them as PowerPoint presentations within a lesson to introduce or review a topic. They make excellent talking prompts for the class! Animal Skeletons: See different examples of animal bones. How are they similar? How do they differ from each other? There are bones of fish, whales, snake and cows, to mention just a few. Human Skeletons: Here is a nice resource pack which contains a lot of the different bones students need to learn about. The photos are fantastic. Teeth: This includes what we need to have nice teeth and a few photos of what happens if we are not careful with our teeth. There are also some animal pictures so you can discuss animal teeth shapes. Senses: A nice teaching pack about our 5 senses. This would make an excellent display or sorting activity.

Are you teaching about the International Day of Democracy? Are your students interested in discussing why we need to vote? This is a PowerPoint full of Powerful images to help you. I have also written a PowerPoint which explains how you can use this teaching resource to help you with 31 different teaching activities in the classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. I have collected these photos together to save teachers everywhere from needing to do it themselves. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about International Day of Democracy. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of Democracy. The students can then discuss what they think each one is important. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Make target setting an interactive, hands on activity! This ideas is based on a simple 3D square based pyramid net. There is space on each side for students to write down their monthly English, Maths and Social targets. There is also a space for their name and something they learnt in the previous month. I added the motivational quotes so students appreciate what they are learning towards. I added the positive behaviour system, where the students move around the track each time they achieve their pyramids targets! The harder they work, the faster they move around the track. Lots of fun for everyone! I have created this worksheet in black and white so teachers can either print them on white paper or onto different coloured papers, the idea being to change the colour of the pyramid every month, so everyone knows which pyramid they should now be following.

You simply print off this pennant at the beginning of the year as a Getting to know you activity. I like the idea of laminating them and placing them directly above the different groups of children. The children can quickly learn more about each other. The students have a chance to set themselves a fun target to achieve in the year. At the end of the year the students can then look again at their targets and see if they have achieved their goals. This could also make a very homework task. Get them to build up their pennants using different materials from around the home. I added a reflection sheet for times children are not quite as good as you would like.

These PowerPoint slides are designed to make students think and talk about safe sexual behaviour. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Sexual Health Week. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different safe sex ideas. The students can then discuss what they think about each one. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Are you talking about 9/11 and the effects of terrorism? This teaching resource is full of eye catching images about the event. I have also created a second PowerPoint presentation about the 31 different ways you could use this teaching resource in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different actions being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Remembering 9/11. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different groupings. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different cheeses being shown in each of the photos. I have combined two different presentations about food with a set of 31 different teaching activities you can try in the classroom. The activities are short, fun and easy to organise. They will help to improve your students' vocabulary and memory skills. I added these resource to help you get more out of each purchase you make with me. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about The World of Cheeses. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of cheese. The students can then discuss which cheese they like and how they eat them. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different signs being shown in each of photos. I have collected together 2 sets of motivational sets of sayings - perfect for the thought of the day. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about motivating children to think differently. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of messages. The students can then discuss what they think of each one. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You are a great teacher, I know that, you know that and you want your students to appreciate all you do for them. This is a set of images showing teachers in action. I have also made a second PowerPoint showing you 31 different ways of how to use these flashcards in your own classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World Teachers' Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different teaching activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Empowering Young Learners: The Importance of an EYFS Visual Timetable for Educators Investing in an EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) visual timetable is a crucial resource for teachers seeking to create an engaging and structured learning environment for young children. This visually appealing tool not only aids in classroom management but also enhances children’s understanding of daily routines and promotes independence. Here’s why educators should consider incorporating an EYFS visual timetable into their teaching practices and how it can be effectively utilized in the classroom. Visual Learning Support: Young learners, especially in the EYFS stage, benefit greatly from visual aids. A well-designed visual timetable helps children comprehend the flow of their day through colorful images and clear symbols, making it easier to understand transitions between activities. Routine and Consistency: Children thrive on routine. An EYFS visual timetable provides a consistent framework that helps reduce anxiety and confusion about what to expect throughout the day. This sense of predictability fosters a secure learning environment. Encouraging Independence: By using a visual timetable, children can learn to refer to the cards and follow the schedule independently. This empowers them to take ownership of their learning and develop essential life skills such as time management and self-regulation. Facilitating Communication: The visual timetable serves as a valuable communication tool among teachers, students, and parents. It allows parents to engage in conversations about their child’s day, reinforcing learning and continuity between home and school. Cross-Curricular Integration: Educators can incorporate the visual timetable into various subjects, such as math (discussing time and sequencing) and language development (describing activities). This integration enhances understanding and retention of concepts across the curriculum. Behavior Management: Utilizing an EYFS visual timetable can help set clear expectations for behavior during transitions and activities. By associating specific cards with positive behaviors, teachers can create a more focused and harmonious classroom atmosphere. In summary, an EYFS visual timetable is an invaluable resource for educators, enhancing routine management, promoting independence, and supporting effective communication. This tool not only enriches young children’s understanding of their daily activities but also creates a positive and structured environment conducive to learning, making it a must-have for early years educators.