Celebrate International Nurses Day with this simple and engaging comprehension activity for KS1 learners. Perfect for Year 1 and Year 2, this child-friendly resource builds reading skills while teaching about real-world heroes.
Included:
Short, easy-to-read text about International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale
10 VIPERS-style comprehension questions (vocabulary, retrieval, sequencing, inference)
Mixture of question styles: multiple choice, written, and find-and-copy
Full teacher mark scheme
Perfect for:
Science and Reading lessons
Reading practice sessions
Guided reading or morning starters
Celebrating nurses and world events
Help young children develop early comprehension skills while learning to appreciate the important role of nurses in our communities.
Support your Lower KS2 pupils in understanding the importance of nurses while building key reading skills with this International Nurses Day comprehension. Ideal for Year 3 and Year 4 classes.
Included:
Child-friendly text about International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale
15 VIPERS-aligned questions (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explain, retrieval, summarise)
Mixed formats: tick boxes, written answers, and find-and-copy tasks
Full mark scheme for quick and easy teacher assessment
Perfect for:
Science and Reading lessons
Reading comprehension sessions
Celebrating world events and famous figures
SATs skill practice through VIPERS-style questioning
This resource helps pupils connect real-world celebrations with key reading strategies in a meaningful way.
Celebrate International Nurses Day and strengthen VIPERS reading skills with this UKS2 comprehension resource, ideal for Years 5 and 6. Perfect for Science or guided reading sessions!
Included:
Informational text on International Nurses Day, Florence Nightingale and the role of nurses today
20 VIPERS-aligned questions (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explain, retrieval, summarise)
Mixed styles: multiple choice, tick-box, written responses, find and copy
Full mark scheme for easy teacher assessment
Perfect for:
Reading or Science links to real-world events
Whole class or small group comprehension lessons
Morning starters or homework
Supporting cultural awareness and SATs-style practice
Support pupils in understanding the importance of nurses while developing key reading strategies in an engaging, curriculum-linked way.
Transport your students into the world of science with our Forces 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Meet the Forces
Push (Child 11):
I’m a push — I move things away from you.
Pull (Child 12):
I’m a pull — I bring things closer to you.
Gravity (Child 13):
I’m gravity — I keep your feet on the ground!
Friction (Child 14):
I’m friction — I slow things down when they rub together.
Air Resistance (Child 15):
I’m air resistance — I push against things moving through air!
Water Resistance (Child 16):
I’m water resistance — I slow down swimmers and boats!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our States of Matter 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
What Is Matter?
Child 1:
Matter is everything you can touch, see, or feel.
Child 2:
All matter is made of tiny particles.
Child 3:
Some matter is solid — like a rock or a chair.
Child 4:
Some is liquid — like water or juice.
Child 5:
And some is gas — like the air we breathe!
Child 6:
Let’s meet the states of matter now…
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Sound 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Where Sounds Come From
Voice (Child 17):
Your voice box vibrates to make sound when you speak or sing!
Drum (Child 18):
Hit me and I vibrate — I’m a drum!
Guitar (Child 19):
Pluck my strings and they vibrate to make music!
Whistle (Child 20):
Blow into me and I squeak — I’m small, but high-pitched!
Bell (Child 21):
Ring me and hear me ding — metal vibrations are musical!
Animal Sounds (Child 22):
Animals make sounds too — birds sing, dogs bark, lions roar!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Light 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
What Is Light?
Child 1:
Light helps us see things — without it, we’re in the dark!
Child 2:
Light can come from many places — like the Sun or a torch.
Child 3:
It travels in straight lines — not in curves or zigzags.
Child 4:
We see things when light reflects off them and enters our eyes.
Child 5:
Some things block light and make shadows.
Child 6:
Let’s meet the science behind the shine!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Electricity 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
What Is Electricity?
Child 1:
Electricity is a form of energy.
Child 2:
It flows like a stream — we call that a current.
Child 3:
Electricity needs a circuit to flow through.
Child 4:
Some materials let electricity pass — they’re called conductors.
Child 5:
Others block it — they’re called insulators.
Child 6:
Let’s meet the key players in a circuit!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Living Things and Their Habitats 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Types of Living Things
Animal (Child 11):
I’m an animal — I move, breathe, and eat other living things.
Plant (Child 12):
I’m a plant — I make my own food using sunlight!
Microbe (Child 13):
I’m a microbe — I’m tiny and can be helpful or harmful.
Invertebrate (Child 14):
I’m an invertebrate — no backbone, like insects and worms.
Vertebrate (Child 15):
I’m a vertebrate — I have a backbone, like mammals and birds.
Fungi (Child 16):
I’m a fungus — I’m not a plant or animal, but I grow and feed!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Evolution and Inheritance 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
What Is Evolution?
Child 1:
Living things change over time.
Child 2:
That’s called evolution — it happens very slowly.
Child 3:
Some traits are inherited — passed from parents to children.
Child 4:
Some animals survive better in their habitat — that’s called adaptation.
Child 5:
If they survive better, they pass on their traits!
Child 6:
That’s called natural selection — survival of the fittest!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Materials and Their Properties 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Meet the Materials
Wood (Child 11):
I’m wood — strong and natural. Great for furniture!
Metal (Child 12):
I’m metal — shiny, strong, and good at carrying heat and electricity.
Glass (Child 13):
I’m glass — transparent and smooth. Perfect for windows!
Plastic (Child 14):
I’m plastic — waterproof and light. Found in bottles and toys.
Rubber (Child 15):
I’m rubber — stretchy and bendy! Think of balls and tyres.
Fabric (Child 16):
I’m fabric — soft and flexible. Ideal for clothes and cushions.
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Digestion and Teeth 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Teeth Talk
Incisors (Child 11):
We’re the incisors — at the front! We cut food into smaller pieces.
Canines (Child 12):
We’re the canines — pointy and sharp! Great for tearing meat.
Molars (Child 13):
We’re the molars — big and flat. We grind food like a blender!
Enamel (Child 14):
I’m enamel — the hard, shiny coating that protects your teeth.
Gums (Child 15):
I’m your gums — soft and pink. I hold your teeth in place.
Dentist (Child 16):
I’m a dentist — I help keep your teeth strong, clean and cavity-free!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Get ready for May with this time-saving bundle of engaging, curriculum-linked assemblies! Cover key awareness days and celebrations with fully designed PowerPoints, ideal for KS1 & KS2 whole-school assemblies.
What’s Included:
✅ VE Day – 8 May
✅ Europe Day – 9 May
✅ World Fair Trade Day – 11 May
✅ Wesak Day – 12 May
✅ International Nurses Day – 12 May
✅ Mental Health Awareness Week – 13–19 May
✅ International Day of Families – 15 May
✅ National Numeracy Day – 22 May
Each presentation includes:
✔️ Bright, pupil-friendly slides
✔️ Speaker notes for easy delivery
✔️ Age-appropriate content
✔️ No prep needed!
Perfect for assemblies, PSHE lessons or last-minute cover.
Celebrate Our Healthcare Heroes with the International Nurses Day Assembly!
Help children appreciate the care, kindness, and dedication of nurses with this ready-to-use International Nurses Day assembly. Perfect for KS1 or KS2, this presentation shines a light on the incredible work nurses do every day — in hospitals, schools, and communities.
Benefits:
Easy to Deliver:
Includes clear, structured slides and optional teacher notes, so any member of staff can confidently present it — no extra planning needed!
Curriculum-Linked:
Supports PSHE, history, and citizenship by helping pupils understand key roles in the community and learn about real-life heroes like Florence Nightingale.
Visually Engaging:
Features cheerful illustrations, real-life images of nurses, and fun, child-friendly design to captivate young audiences.
Promotes Gratitude & Empathy:
Encourages children to say thank you, show appreciation, and think about how kindness and care make a difference in people’s lives.
What’s Covered:
What do nurses do?
Why are nurses important?
Who was Florence Nightingale?
What makes a good nurse?
How we can say thank you
Quiz to reinforce learning and celebrate our heroes
Perfect for class or whole-school assemblies, this presentation makes PSHE and community values inspiring and meaningful.
Let’s help the next generation recognise the power of kindness, care, and compassion.
Transport your students into the world of science with our The Five Senses 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Meet the Senses
Sight (Child 11):
I’m Sight — I help you see colours, shapes, and movement.
Smell (Child 12):
I’m Smell — I let you sniff flowers… and stinky socks!
Hearing (Child 13):
I’m Hearing — I help you listen to music, voices, and even whispers.
Taste (Child 14):
I’m Taste — I help you know if something’s sweet, sour, or spicy!
Touch (Child 15):
I’m Touch — I help you feel soft teddy bears or icy snowballs!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Recycling & The 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Meet the Materials
Plastic (Child 11):
I’m plastic. I’m useful, but I take hundreds of years to break down!
Paper (Child 12):
I’m paper — please recycle me so I can be a book again!
Glass (Child 13):
I’m glass — I can be melted and made new again and again!
Metal (Child 14):
I’m metal — cans, tins, and tools. I’m strong, and I’m recyclable too!
Food Waste (Child 15):
I’m food waste — compost me into soil instead of binning me!
Clothes (Child 16):
I’m old clothes — donate me, reuse me, or turn me into rags!
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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Meet the Plant Parts
Root (Child 11):
I’m the root. I grow underground and suck up water from the soil.
Stem (Child 12):
I’m the stem. I hold the plant tall and carry water to the leaves.
Leaf (Child 13):
I’m the leaf. I catch sunlight and make food!
Flower (Child 14):
I’m the flower. I look pretty, but I also help make seeds.
Seed (Child 15):
I’m the seed. With water and sunlight, I can grow into a whole new plant.
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Our Bodies 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
The Body Builders
Head (Child 11):
I’m your head — I hold your brain and help you think!
Shoulders (Child 12):
We’re your shoulders — we carry bags and shrug when you’re not sure.
Arms (Child 13):
We’re your arms — we help you lift, stretch, and hug!
Hands (Child 14):
We’re your hands — for writing, clapping, and giving high fives!
Legs (Child 15):
We’re your legs — we help you walk, skip, and run.
Feet (Child 16):
We’re your feet — we help you stand, balance, and jump.
Tummy (Child 17):
I’m your tummy — I growl when you’re hungry and digest your food!
Back (Child 18):
I’m your back — I keep you standing up tall and strong.
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Light & Shadows 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Let’s Talk Light
Child 1:
What is light?
Child 2:
Light helps us see.
Child 3:
Without it — we’re in the dark!
Child 4:
Some things make their own light — they’re called light sources.
Child 5:
Others just reflect light, like mirrors or the moon.
Child 6:
Let’s meet the real sources of light now!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!
Transport your students into the world of science with our Life Cycles 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 healthy living while developing confidence and teamwork through performance.
Sample Excerpt:
Butterfly Life Cycle
Narrator 2:
Next is a magical life cycle — the butterfly!
Butterfly Egg (Child 21):
I’m a tiny egg on a leaf.
Caterpillar (Child 22):
I hatch and munch and munch — I’m a hungry caterpillar!
Chrysalis (Child 23):
I build a chrysalis and rest — big changes are coming…
Butterfly (Child 24):
I emerge with colourful wings — now I fly!
Perfect for school events, this script makes learning about the past an exciting adventure!