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Culturally relevant personal narrative writing pack for KS1–KS2, EAL, and SEND learners. Uses Gulf-region vocabulary and visuals to build confidence in past tense recounts, sequencing, and personal voice. Boost personal narrative writing skills with this culturally relevant pack designed for students in the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar. This engaging resource helps EAL, SEND, and primary learners plan, write, and improve weekend recounts using familiar Gulf-region vocabulary and visuals. What’s included: Editable PowerPoint lesson with step-by-step guidance Colourful “My News” word bank featuring local places, foods, and activities Spelling support mats Peer and self-editing checklists Perfect for KS1–KS2 and adaptable for mixed-ability classes. Builds confidence in past tense writing, sequencing, and personal voice while making literacy learning culturally meaningful. This is a great resource to put on display that shows that you are fulfilling ‘cultural awareness’ criteria for the region. I used this resource to teach support students. I put the posters on the wall and then once a week would go through the presentation adapting as needed to prepare them for a writing class. Beginning with speaking, modeled writing, the students showed huge progress. #personal narrative, #recount writing, #my weekend, #KS1 writing,#KS2 writing, #EAL writing, #UAE schools, #Qatar schools, #Kuwait schools, #writing scaffold

Engaging group task where students work together to create teacher and student expectations for a positive classroom environment. Perfect for the start of term. Set the tone for a positive and respectful classroom with this collaborative activity. Students work in groups to brainstorm and agree on realistic teacher and student expectations, fostering ownership, mutual respect, and a shared understanding of classroom behaviour. This resource encourages discussion, critical thinking, and cooperation, making it ideal for the first week of school or as a mid-year reset. What’s included: Printable prompt sheet for group work Space for students to record their expectations for teachers and peers Discussion starters to guide group conversations Simple, visually appealing layout for easy use with all ages Perfect for: KS2–KS4 classrooms Team-building and relationship-building activities PSHE, homeroom, or form time sessions Skills Developed: Communication & teamwork Critical thinking about behaviour and respect Ownership of classroom culture #classroom expectations #back to school activity #group work #team building #classroom rules #PSHE #form time #behaviour management #student voice, #classroom culture