I am passionate about learning that is tailored to children's interests and gives lots of opportunity for children to be creative and critical thinkers. I think it's important that learning materials cater to a variety of learning styles and are differentiated so that individual needs can be better met. These resources will not only engage your learners, but they'll save you time, so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
I am passionate about learning that is tailored to children's interests and gives lots of opportunity for children to be creative and critical thinkers. I think it's important that learning materials cater to a variety of learning styles and are differentiated so that individual needs can be better met. These resources will not only engage your learners, but they'll save you time, so that you can focus on doing what you do best.
This Tudor House timeline activity is a hands-on way for students to show the people and events of the Tudor reign, from the kings and queens, to the Spanish Armada and Sir Francis Drake’s travels around the world.
There are two options in the download, with more options within each.
1. Cut and paste worksheet
Option one – match the pictures and descriptions to the dates.
Option two – write the dates in order and match the pictures and descriptions.
Answer key is included
2. Foldable timeline
Children colour in the Tudor rose on each end of the timeline.
Option one – match the events to the dates and pictures.
Option two – write the events below the dates and pictures.
There are logic-style clues included to help students put the people and events in order.
I hope your children enjoy making their Tudor timelines.
These timeline activities are a hands-on visual way for students to see the changes that have been made in the history of flight, land, and sea transport.
History of Flight Timeline
This timeline focuses on seven key developments in the history of planes from the first hot air balloon in 1783 to the modern Boeing 747 airliner in 1970.
History of Sea Transport Timeline
This timeline focuses on eight key developments in the history of boats, starting from the Pesse canoe dating back to 10,000BCE, to container ships in 1956.
History of Land Transport Timeline
This timeline focuses on eight key developments in the history of vehicles from the time when people first domesticated horses to the hybrid car.
What’s included?
Timeline and real photos to match up to the dates
Differentiated with simple or detailed captions, and the easiest version has the photos and captions already together so students need to match it to the date, and the most difficult level students need to match the photo to the caption and write in the date
Interactive foldable with visual step-by-step instructions
Clue cards to solve the order of the timeline
Answer key
I hope your students enjoy learning about the history of transport with these timelines.
This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for children to see the changes that have been made in the history of land transport, from the time when people first domesticated horses to the hybrid car.
The timeline has four differentiated options so that you can meet the needs of your learners, and there is the option to make a foldable version which is a mini-book. The mini-book has a shorter, simpler version with 8 pictures to glue on (use with clues), and a longer version with 11 pictures to glue on (use without clues).
Children can either keep the foldable in accordion style to take home or make it into a mini-book which can be taped into workbooks.
What’s included?
Timeline and real photos to match up to the dates
Differentiated worksheets
Interactive foldable with visual step-by-step instructions
Logic-style clues to solve the order of the timeline
U.S and U.K versions
Answer key
You will receive a zip file with PDFs.
More timelines you may like:
History of flight
History of boats and ships
This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to put the events of Ancient China in order, so that they can see how one of the great civilisations began and developed over time.
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This activity meets the following learning objectives:**
develop an understanding of when the first civilisations appeared (Ancient China)
develop an understanding of a historical period
develop an understanding of how the Ancient Chinese civilisation changed over time
sequence important events on a timeline*
There are two options to choose from:
Worksheet timeline cut and paste – either glue pictures under the dates (easier option), or write dates and glue pictures on (harder version). Comes with clues to help students.
Foldable timeline - glue events under the dates. Students use pictures and clue cards to help them order the events, which include dynasties, inventions, and important people.
I hope your children enjoy making their timelines.
This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to put the events of Ancient Mesopotamia in order, so that they can see how the first ancient civilisation began, changed over time, and eventually ended.
This activity meets the following learning objectives:
develop an understanding of when the first civilizations appeared (Ancient Mesopotamia)
develop an understanding of a historical period
develop an understanding of how the Ancient Mesopotamian civilization changed over time
sequence important events on a timeline
There are two options:
a foldable option (color and ink saver) for students to glue on the events to match the dates
a worksheet option which has two versions: dates given or dates for students to write in order before adding the events.
The timeline comes with clues to help students put the events in order.
I hope your students enjoy making their timelines and find the activity helpful.
Colour and ink saver, U.K. and U.S. versions, answer key and visual instructions included.
Your learners can make their own 3D pyramid with this easy craft. All you need is scissors, glue and crayons, markers, or colouring pencils. Whether you’re studying ancient Egypt or 3D shapes, this craft is low-prep and makes a pyramid that kids will be proud of.
The pack comes with two size options - a smaller one (approx. 3in/7cm) which is easier to make as it’s all one piece, and a larger one (approx. 4.5in/11cm) which has two pieces to join, so it’s great for those that can handle more of a challenge - or pairs can work together to help each other.
Visual instructions are included for the larger version.
Colour and ink saver, plus U.S. and U.K. versions included.
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If you’re learning about Ancient Rome, then this template to make an ancient Roman chariot will be a great hands-on activity.
The craft uses an axle so the wheels actually turn, and the chariot can be pulled by hand.
There’s an option with a design drawn on the chariot and an option for students draw their own designs.
Visual step-by-step instructions are included.
What you’ll need for the craft:
chariot template with a design
blank chariot template for children to draw their own designs
a straw
a wooden skewer
tape
two wooden craft sticks
thick card for the wheels (cardboard from packing boxes work well)
I hope your students enjoy making their ancient Roman chariots.
If you’re learning about Ancient Rome, then this template to make an ancient Roman legionnaire’s pack, or Marius’s mule, will be a great hands-on activity.
Students make a pack similar to the ones ancient Roman soldiers carried, with a bag for a tunic and sandals, a pan, jug, water bottle, and blanket.
Visual step-by-step instructions are included.
What you’ll need for the craft:
craft template
white glue and glue stick
tape
string
two wooden craft sticks
I hope your students have fun making this ancient Roman craft!
If you’re learning about Ancient Rome, then you’ll love these hands-on crafts to make an ancient Roman legionnaire’s pack, or Marius’s mule, and an ancient Roman chariot.
About the Legionnaire’s Pack:
Students make a pack similar to the ones ancient Roman soldiers carried, with a bag for a tunic and sandals, a pan, jug, water bottle, and blanket.
What you’ll need for the craft:
craft template
white glue and glue stick
tape
string
two wooden craft sticks
About the Chariot:
The craft uses an axle so the wheels actually turn, and the chariot can be pulled by hand.
There’s an option with a design drawn on the chariot and an option for students draw their own designs.
What you’ll need for the craft:
chariot template
a straw
a wooden skewer (15cm/6in)
tape
two wooden craft sticks
thick card for the wheels (cardboard from packing boxes work well)
I hope your students have fun making these ancient Roman crafts!
If you’re doing a topic on ocean animals or a summer sea theme, then this pack of linking cube or snap cubes will be a great addition.
There are 12 different sea animals to choose from, plus options in the format as well with colour, ink saver, outline and task cards.
The ink saver and outline versions allow for more creativity with colour choice.
The outline version also provides more of a challenge for your capable students.
What’s included:
whale
seahorse
shark
angelfish
fish
swordfish
starfish
lobster
crab
turtle
seal
jellyfish
I hope your students have fun with these.
This interactive Father’s Day card will be fun for your students to make and fun for their father or special person to open, discover, and read all the little ways that they are loved by their child.
Your students could make the card in two ways. For a simple version, use the pre-made cover template (or a plain piece of card) and students choose one or two interactive elements to put inside. Alternatively, students make the entire card interactive.
The interactive elements include:
a toolbox with removeable tool coupons
a picture to draw and “hang”
a pocket with a removeable car key to finish the sentence “I’m luc-KEY you’re my dad because…” (options for grandad, uncle, and special person included)
a foldable gift letter for students to write to their father or special person
What’s included?
Card template
Toolbox and tool coupons
Picture frame
Pocket and car key
Foldable gift letter with four line sizes to choose from
Visual instructions
U.K and U.S versions
Editable version so you can change “Father’s Day” if you need to (text is editable, images and layout aren’t)
I hope your students enjoy making this card for Father’s Day.
You will receive PDF and PPTX files.
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Are you looking for an easy and fun way to get your students interacting and working together with their grandparents or special people on Grandparents’ Day? This activity book is filled with tasks that help the children get to know their special person a little better and encourage them to work together to solve puzzles, which is great for bonding and building memories!
What’s included?
A version for grandparents and a version for grandparents and special people
8 pages with 13 activities and answers at the back
Fact file
Find out more about your grandparent/special person
Crossword
Word find
Tic tac toe
Draw each other
Grandparents write a favourite recipe
Name 5 things
Scavenger hunt in the classroom
General knowledge quiz
Rhyming words
U.K and U.S versions
Easy prep - just print double-sided on the short edge and staple together.
I hope this activity book brings joy and fun to your Grandparent’s Day!
You will receive 3 PDFs.
If you’re after an engaging lesson about William Shakespeare which includes a PowerPoint presentation and a hands-on craft activity, then this bundle which includes a slideshow with 32 animated slides, guided notes worksheet, and 3D model of the Globe Theatre will be ideal.
About the PowerPoint and Guided Notes:
The text is editable on the slides and worksheet so that you can adapt this to your needs. (Headings, images, and layout aren’t editable.)
Topics which are covered:
Who Shakespeare was and why he is significant
Early life
Family life
The "lost years"
London
The theatre
Becoming a playwright
Shakespeare's inspiration
Types of plays
Actors, costumes, and music
Being famous
Later years
Legacy
Interesting facts
Famous quotes
U.K. and U.S. versions of the slides are included.
About the Globe Theatre Craft:
You can differentiate with the craft with a simpler version (five pieces to attach) and a more challenging version (nine pieces to attach) which includes the two stair towers.
What’s included?
easier template (3 pages)
more challenging template (4 pages)
visual step-by-step instructions
colour and ink saver versions
Approx. size is 12cm x 12cm (easier version) and 12cm x 18cm (harder version).
Whether you’re learning about Shakespeare as an introduction to his plays, or learning about significant people in history, this presentation and hands-on craft will teach your students all about the fascinating life of William Shakespeare.
If you’re studying William Shakespeare, this 3D paper model will bring your topic to life. This is a hands-on project ideal for Year 4 and above.
You can differentiate with the craft with a simpler version (five pieces to attach) and a more challenging version (nine pieces to attach) which includes the two stair towers.
** Ideas for use:**
Students could colour it first or use the colour version.
Use as part of a topic on William Shakespeare.
Use when learning about famous buildings around the world.
Use it as a hands-on activity for early finishers, golden time, GATE, or similar.
You will need:
paper
glue sticks
white glue
double-sided tape (optional)
scissors
colouring pencils (optional)
What’s included?
smaller, easier template
larger, more challenging template
visual step-by-step instructions
colour and ink saver versions
Approx. size is 12cm x 12cm (easier version) and 12cm x 18cm (harder version).
I hope your students enjoy making their Globe Theatres!
If you’re learning about Ancient Rome, then this template to make a soldier’s belt will be a fun craft that children can actually wear.
Visual step-by-step instructions are included.
What you’ll need for the craft:
♥︎ craft template
♥︎ glue stick
♥︎ adhesive/reusable putty
I hope your students have fun making this ancient Roman belt craft!
This template to make an Ancient Roman laurel wreath is a fun, hands-on activity which students can wear. This will make a great addition to your Ancient Rome topic.
Visual step-by-step instructions, and colour and ink saver versions are included.
What you’ll need for the craft:
♥︎ craft template
♥︎ glue stick or tape
I hope your students have fun making and wearing their ancient Roman laurel wreaths.
If you’re teaching about Ancient Rome, then it would great if your students could make a 3D model of the Colosseum, right? Then, you’ll love this template to build a miniature version of the largest ancient amphitheater in history.
Visual step-by-step instructions are included.
What you’ll need for the craft:
♥︎ craft template
♥︎ glue sticks
I hope your students have fun making their Colosseum models.
If you’re teaching about Ancient Rome, then this money pouch is an easy hands-on craft to go with your topic. There are five coins based on actual coins which can be put inside. Roman soldiers wore these pouches on their arms.
Visual step-by-step instructions are included.
What you’ll need for the craft:
♥︎ craft template
♥︎ glue stick
♥︎ string (about 35cm)
I hope your students have fun making their Roman money pouches.
Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Ancient Rome unit to life? This pack has six hands-on craft activities: a soldier’s belt, money pouch, Colosseum, laurel wreath, legionnaire’s pack, and chariot.
There is a great mix of wearable crafts and miniature models to make. Each craft comes with visual step-by-step instructions.
You will need:
craft templates
glue sticks and white glue
scissors and coloring pencils
adhesive putty
string
4 craft sticks per student
1 wooden skewer per student
I hope your students enjoy getting hands-on while learning about Ancient Roman history with these crafts.
