Bring history to life with our VE Day Assembly Presentation!
This vibrant, ready-to-use presentation is perfect for helping students understand the importance of Victory in Europe Day. Designed to engage and educate, it’s ideal for KS1 or KS2 assemblies around VE Day or Remembrance events.
Benefits:
Ready-Made & Easy to Deliver:
Includes clear slides and speaker notes so any teacher can confidently present the assembly — no extra planning needed!
Curriculum-Linked:
Supports key history objectives, helping children learn about World War II, the end of the war in Europe, and its lasting impact.
Visually Engaging:
Features colourful illustrations, themed design, and iconic wartime posters to captivate young audiences.
Promotes Reflection:
Encourages students to think about unity, resilience, and the sacrifices of the past — ideal for meaningful school moments.
What’s Covered:
What is VE Day?
Why is it important?
Key events leading up to May 8, 1945
How people celebrated
How VE Day helped shape modern Europe
Vintage poster analysis: patriotism, unity, and resilience
Perfect for class or whole-school assemblies, this presentation makes teaching history inspiring, accessible, and memorable.
Let’s help the next generation understand why VE Day is a date to remember.
This all-in-one VE Day Bundle is perfect for helping primary pupils understand and reflect on the importance of Victory in Europe Day through engaging teaching and hands-on activities.
🎓 What’s Included:
VE Day PowerPoint Presentation
→ Clear, child-friendly explanation of WWII and VE Day
→ Timeline, key figures, and reasons for celebration
→ Discussion questions and reflection prompts
VE Day Activities Pack
→ Colouring sheets, word search, bunting craft
→ Design a medal, diary entry, 1945 postcard
→ KS1 and KS2 comprehension worksheets
đź§ Suitable for assemblies, themed days, history lessons or enrichment activities.
🖨️ All worksheets are black-and-white and easy to print.
No planning needed – just download and go!
This all-in-one VE Day Activities Pack is perfect for KS1 and KS2, designed to help pupils understand and celebrate Victory in Europe Day through engaging, creative and educational tasks.
What’s included:
VE Day Colouring Sheets (bunting, flags, fireworks, doves & more)
Word Search Puzzle
Design a VE Day Medal Activity
Make Your Own Bunting Template
Postcard from 1945 Writing & Drawing Activity
Diary Entry Template
Comprehension Worksheets for KS1 and KS2
Perfect for history lessons, themed days, assemblies, or wet-play activities. All resources are in black and white and easy to print.
Help your pupils reflect on this important moment in history with a pack full of meaningful and fun activities!
Perfect for upper KS2, this detailed VE Day reading comprehension resource includes a high-quality, age-appropriate non-fiction text and 20 comprehension questions that cover a range of key reading skills.
What’s included?
A clear, factual A4 text about VE Day and the end of World War II in Europe
20 differentiated comprehension questions across key reading skills:
➤ Vocabulary
➤ Inference
➤ Prediction
➤ Explanation
➤ Retrieval
➤ Summary
A mix of sentence-based questions, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-gap formats
Answer lines provided for writing responses
A full mark scheme included for easy self-marking or teacher assessment
Ideal for:
Year 5 & 6 guided reading
SATs-style comprehension practice
VE Day or WW2 topic work
Homework or independent tasks
Available as an editable Word document or ready-to-print PDF.
Help your pupils explore the significance of VE Day while sharpening their comprehension skills.
Transport your students around the world our Climate Change Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about climate change while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Introduction**
(The stage is set with a world map backdrop showing weather events like hurricanes, melting ice caps, and wildfires. Children stand in a semi-circle, some holding props like globes, thermometers, or pictures of polar bears and trees. Child 1 and Child 2 step forward.)
Child 1:
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our class assembly!
Child 2:
Today, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges facing our planet—climate change.
(Children 3 and 4 step forward, one holding a globe and the other pointing to a thermometer prop.)
Child 3:
Climate change means the Earth is getting warmer because of human activities like burning fossil fuels.
Child 4:
This causes problems like rising sea levels, extreme weather, and loss of wildlife habitats.
Child 5 (stepping forward):
But don’t worry! We can all do something to help slow down climate change and protect our planet.
Child 6 (raising a hand dramatically):
So let’s get started and learn how we can make a difference!
(Class cheers and shouts together, “Let’s save the planet!” while holding their props high.)
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students around the world our Environment Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the environment while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Scene 3: The Sky and Weather**
[Children 17-24 enter, holding umbrellas or cloud cutouts, wearing blue shirts to represent the sky.]
Child 17 (C17):
“Look up at the sky! It’s blue and full of clouds. The sky helps to keep us safe by protecting us from harmful sunlight.”
Child 18 (C18):
“The weather is part of our environment too! Rain helps plants grow, and the sun gives us energy.”
Child 19 (C19):
“But the weather is changing because of pollution. The Earth is getting warmer, and this can lead to floods, droughts, and more extreme weather.”
Child 20 (C20):
“We need to protect the environment so the weather stays healthy. We can do this by reducing pollution and using less energy.”
Child 21 (C21):
“When we use less energy, we help protect the environment. Try turning off the lights when you leave a room!”
Child 22 (C22):
“We can save water by turning off the tap when we’re brushing our teeth.”
Child 23 (C23):
“Energy-saving lightbulbs help save energy and keep the Earth safe.”
Child 24 (C24):
“Let’s take care of the sky and the weather by using less energy and water!”
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
A unit of 18 reading lessons exploring 5 different poems.
Each lesson is structured in the following way…
Vocabulary: New and unfamiliar vocabulary from the poem is introduced to the children.
Reading: The poem can be read as a whole-class or by the teacher.
I do: The reading skills for that lesson are introduced. Two skills are chosen from: Vocabulary, Infer, Predict, Explain, Retrieve, Summarise / Sequence. These questions are modeled to the children.
We do: The children attempt to answer some questions either on a whiteboard, in groups, in pairs or as a whole-class.
You do: There are a series of questions for the children to answer independently.
Transport your students into the world of science with our Minibeasts Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about minibeasts while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Scene 1: The Wonderful World of Minibeasts**
(Children 3 to 8 step forward, each holding a prop or wearing a costume representing a different minibeast—bee, ladybird, caterpillar, butterfly, snail, and spider. The rest of the class can pretend to crawl, fly, or move like the animals they represent.)
Child 3 (wearing a bee headband or holding a bee prop):
I’m a bee! I buzz around flowers, collecting pollen to make honey. Bees help plants grow by spreading pollen everywhere.
Child 4 (wearing a ladybird headband or holding a ladybird prop):
I’m a ladybird! I eat aphids, which helps keep plants healthy.
Child 5 (wearing a caterpillar costume or holding a caterpillar prop):
I’m a caterpillar! I munch on leaves, and soon I will turn into a beautiful butterfly!
Child 6 (wearing a butterfly costume or holding a butterfly prop):
I’m a butterfly! I help pollinate flowers, just like my friend the bee.
Child 7 (holding a snail shell or wearing a snail costume):
I’m a snail! I move slowly and leave a shiny trail behind me. I like to munch on leaves and plants.
Child 8 (wearing a spider costume or holding a toy spider):
I’m a spider! I spin webs to catch insects, and I keep things clean by eating pests.
(The children can pretend to buzz, crawl, or flutter as they speak, showing the different minibeasts in action.)
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Plants Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about plants while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Introduction**
(The stage is set with a colourful garden backdrop. Children stand in a semi-circle, holding props like flowers, leaves, watering cans, or potted plants. Child 1 and Child 2 step forward.)
Child 1:
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our class assembly!
Child 2:
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of plants.
(Children 3 and 4 step forward, one holding a large sunflower and the other a watering can.)
Child 3:
Plants are everywhere—they give us food, air, and beauty.
Child 4:
We’ll learn how they grow, why they’re important, and how we can take care of them.
Child 5 (pretending to smell a flower):
So let’s get ready to explore the roots of life—plants!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Celebrate Unity with Our Europe Day Assembly Presentation!
Help pupils understand the importance of peace, cooperation, and togetherness across the continent with this engaging, ready-to-use Europe Day assembly. Perfect for KS1 or KS2, this presentation brings global citizenship and European values to life in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Benefits:
Ready-Made & Easy to Deliver:
Includes clear, child-friendly slides and optional speaker notes so any teacher can lead the assembly with confidence — no extra prep required!
Curriculum-Linked:
Supports geography, PSHE, and citizenship objectives, introducing pupils to the continent of Europe, the European Union, and the importance of collaboration.
Visually Engaging:
Packed with colourful maps, flags, symbols, and cultural imagery to capture attention and celebrate European diversity.
Promotes Global Understanding:
Encourages children to appreciate other cultures, think about fairness and friendship between countries, and reflect on how we can work better together.
What’s Covered:
What is Europe?
Why do countries work together?
What is Europe Day and when is it celebrated?
Introduction to the European Union (EU)
Languages, food, and traditions from different European countries
Ways we can celebrate unity and diversity
End-of-assembly quiz to check understanding and spark discussion
Perfect for class or whole-school assemblies, this resource makes global citizenship engaging, relevant, and fun.
Let’s inspire children to think beyond borders and celebrate what unites us all.
Support Wellbeing with Our Mental Health Awareness Week Assembly!
Help pupils understand the importance of feelings, friendships, and looking after their minds with this ready-to-use assembly for Mental Health Awareness Week. Designed for KS1 and KS2, this gentle, thoughtful presentation encourages children to talk about emotions and discover healthy ways to cope.
Benefits:
Ready to Go:
Includes clear slides and optional teacher notes, so any staff member can deliver a confident and caring assembly with no extra preparation.
Curriculum-Linked:
Supports PSHE and wellbeing objectives by exploring emotions, self-care, and where to get help — all in an age-appropriate, sensitive way.
Visually Reassuring:
Uses calming colours, expressive emojis, and friendly illustrations to create a safe and engaging space for learning.
Promotes Confidence & Connection:
Encourages children to recognise their feelings, support each other, and know that it’s okay to talk about mental health.
What’s Covered:
What is mental health?
Why do feelings matter?
Common emotions and what they mean
What affects how we feel?
Ways to look after our mental health
Who we can talk to
End-of-assembly quiz to recap and reflect
Perfect for class or whole-school assemblies, this resource helps children feel seen, supported, and empowered to care for their mental wellbeing.
Let’s grow a school community where every child knows it’s okay to talk — and to feel.
This VE Day Reading Comprehension Bundle includes a high-quality non-fiction resource perfect for Key Stage 2. Covering Years 3–4, these reading activities explore the end of World War II in Europe with age-appropriate texts and a wide variety of comprehension questions.
What’s Included:
Simplified A4 text with clear language
20 comprehension questions (multiple choice, gap-fill, and written answers)
Designed for developing readers with supportive question types
Full mark scheme
Perfect for:
VE Day or World War II topic work
Homework or independent comprehension tasks
Both versions come in editable Word format and ready-to-print PDF.
Save time planning and ensure progression with this comprehensive comprehension bundle!
A unit of work about written and spoken reviews for Year 5. Tried and tested!
Lesson outline:
1 - Features of a film review
2 - Creating a one word review
3 - Analysing and writing a review
4 - Evaluating a spoken review
5 & 6 - Planning a spoken review
7 - Filming your spoken review
8 - Evaluating our spoken reviews
9 - Analysing a written review
10 - Planning a written review
11 & 12 - Writing a review
L.I. Using commas for clarification
Success criteria:
Spot when a sentence is unclear and needs a comma.
Suggest the different meanings a sentence could have.
Add or remove commas for clarification.
Transport your students to the time of Guy Fawkes with our Bonfire Night Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about Bonfire Night while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Scene 2: The Gunpowder Plot**
(A man dressed as Guy Fawkes enters, wearing old-fashioned clothes, with a large barrel pretending to be filled with gunpowder.)
Guy Fawkes 1:
(Speaking quietly)
Hello, everyone! My name is Guy Fawkes, and in 1605, I took part in something called the Gunpowder Plot. My plan was to blow up the Houses of Parliament and the King, King James I. I wanted to make a big change.
Guy Fawkes 2:
(Looking serious)
I thought it was a good idea at the time, but it didn’t go as planned. I was caught before I could set off the gunpowder, and the King was safe.
Narrator 1:
But Guy Fawkes’ plan didn’t work! He was caught before he could set off the gunpowder, and the King was safe.
Guy Fawkes 3:
(Looking guilty)
I was arrested and taken to the Tower of London. The King and his people were very happy that I didn’t succeed!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Seasons Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the seasons while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Scene 1: Winter**
(Children 3 to 8 step forward, some wearing winter hats, scarves, or holding snowflake props. The rest of the class can pretend to shiver or make snowflake movements.)
Child 3 (wearing a scarf):
I’m Winter! I bring the cold weather, and sometimes, snow!
Child 4 (holding a snowflake prop):
In winter, the days are short, and the nights are long. It can get really cold, so we need to wear warm clothes!
Child 5 (wearing mittens):
In winter, many animals hibernate or grow thick fur to keep warm.
Child 6 (holding a snowflake):
Trees and plants sleep during winter and wait for the warmer days to come.
Child 7 (pretending to build a snowman):
We can make snowmen and snow angels if we’re lucky enough to have snow!
Child 8 (shivering):
In winter, we need to stay warm and drink hot chocolate to feel cozy!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students around the world our Rainforests Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key facts about the rainforests while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Introduction**
(The stage is set with a green rainforest backdrop showing trees, vines, and animals like monkeys, parrots, and jaguars. Children stand in a semi-circle, holding props like leaves, flowers, and animal cutouts. Child 1 and Child 2 step forward to speak.)
Child 1:
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our class assembly!
Child 2:
Today, we’re taking you on an exciting journey to one of the most amazing places on Earth—the rainforest!
(Children 3 and 4 step forward, holding a globe and a cutout of a rainforest map.)
Child 3:
Rainforests are found near the equator, in places like South America, Africa, and Asia.
Child 4:
They’re full of incredible plants, animals, and people, and they play a big role in keeping our planet healthy.
Child 5 (stepping forward):
But rainforests are in danger. Deforestation, farming, and mining are destroying them every day.
Child 6 (raising a hand dramatically):
Join us as we explore the wonders of the rainforest and find out how we can all help to protect them!
(Class cheers and waves their props, shouting together, “Let’s save the rainforests!”)
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students to the time of the Anglo-Saxons with our Anglo-Saxon Class Assembly Script! This engaging assembly pack features 32 speaking parts, making it ideal for the whole class to get involved in a fun, educational performance.
Benefits:
32 Speaking Parts: Every student gets a role to play, ensuring full participation and engagement.
Easy to Perform: Clear stage directions and simple dialogue make it easy for teachers and students alike to prepare.
Creative Add-ons: Includes prop ideas and a catchy song to enhance the performance and make it even more memorable.
Educational & Fun: Students will learn key Anglo-Saxon facts while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
**Sample Excerpt:
Scene 4: Anglo-Saxon Farmers and Daily Life**
(A farmer and a woman dressed in Anglo-Saxon clothing walk onto stage, holding baskets of crops and tools.)
Anglo-Saxon Farmer: (Holding a hoe)
We Anglo-Saxon farmers grew crops such as wheat, barley, and oats. We also raised animals like cattle, sheep, and pigs.
Anglo-Saxon Farmer Woman: (Carrying a basket of vegetables)
In our villages, we lived in wattle-and-daub houses, with thatched roofs. We cooked meals on open fires and made bread from our grain.
Anglo-Saxon Child: (Pretending to play with a wooden toy)
Anglo-Saxon children helped with chores, like gathering firewood, caring for animals, and playing games like spinning tops and hopscotch.
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
L.I. To be able to identify word classes.
Steps to success:
Understand what a word class is.
Define a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, determiner, preposition and conjunction.
Identify and use these word classes in sentences.