A full range of enriching and engaging lesson plans, resources and activities for students across KS3-5.
Lessons for:
KS3 English
KS4 English
KS3 History
KS4 History
KS5 History
KS3 RS
A full range of enriching and engaging lesson plans, resources and activities for students across KS3-5.
Lessons for:
KS3 English
KS4 English
KS3 History
KS4 History
KS5 History
KS3 RS
THE HISTORY ACADEMY//EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
What are the Seven New Wonders of the World? Who built them? How? When? Where?
This colourful and engaging infographic/biography/fact file from The History Academy answers these questions and more.
A full infographic/factfile/graphic organiser which includes a worksheet comprised of 3 different stimulating activities.
Historical skills covered:
-Cause
Consequence
Significance
Change
Dual coded information with text and images for students with SEN
Excellent resources for at home revision, home-schooling, tutoring and general study and fun!
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Bring history to life with this colourful, engaging, and informative resource on The Black Death—the devastating 14th-century plague that swept across Europe. Designed for multi-age comprehension, this lesson includes:
Two pages of accessible, visually rich reading material—featuring clear explanations, maps, diagrams, and engaging illustrations.
Two pages of interactive activities—including comprehension questions, true/false tasks, summary writing, and a creative comparison challenge.
Dual-coded design—a blend of text and visuals to enhance understanding and retention.
Differentiated tasks—providing challenges for higher-ability learners (HA) and structured prompts for special educational needs (SEN) students.
Historical themes covered—cause, consequence, significance, similarity, difference, change, and continuity.
Perfect for history lessons, cross-curricular literacy, or enrichment activities, this child-approved resource ensures deep understanding and engagement.
Download now and make medieval history unforgettable!
Supercharge your phonics lessons with our Short I Sound Worksheet Collection!
This set of 12 NO PREP printables is a must-have for your word work centers. Tailored specifically to reinforce the short “I” sound, these worksheets focus on CVC words, as well as CCVC and CVCC patterns, to help students build a solid foundation in phonics.
Included in this collection are engaging activities designed to target key short “I” word families, such as:
-ick (as in kick)
-id (as in lid)
-in (as in fin)
-ip (as in sip)
-it (as in sit)
-ill (as in fill)
These worksheets provide the perfect combination of fun and learning, ensuring that your students master the short “I” sound while developing their reading and writing skills. Grab this essential resource and watch your students excel in no time!
Each sound family in this collection comes with a variety of activities designed to reinforce learning and promote deeper engagement. For every short “I” sound family, students will read a short passage that incorporates words from that family. To further enhance comprehension, there are three images based on the passage—students will color one image after reading it once, twice, and three times, tracking their progress and boosting fluency.
Following the reading, they’ll complete a short comprehension activity to test understanding, engage in a synonym activity to build vocabulary, and practice rewriting the words and using them in sentences. Additionally, guided writing lines are included, allowing students to create their own sentences, fostering independent writing skills and solidifying their grasp on the short “I” sound. This comprehensive approach ensures maximum retention and mastery of each word family!
Get yours now to give your students the ultimate phonics practice they need to master the short “I” sound! With engaging passages, fun activities, and guided writing opportunities, this collection is the perfect tool to help your learners build strong reading and writing skills. Don’t miss out—grab your set today and watch your students thrive!
Supercharge your phonics lessons with our Short O Sound Worksheet Collection!
This set of 8 NO PREP printables is a must-have for your word work centers. Tailored specifically to reinforce the short “O” sound, these worksheets focus on CVC words, as well as CCVC and CVCC patterns, to help students build a solid foundation in phonics.
Included in this collection are engaging activities designed to target key short “O” word families, such as:
-ock (as in sock)
-ob (as in job)
-og (as in dog)
-op (as in pop)
-ot (as in dot)
These worksheets provide the perfect combination of fun and learning, ensuring that your students master the short “O” sound while developing their reading and writing skills. Grab this essential resource and watch your students excel in no time!
Each sound family in this collection comes with a variety of activities designed to reinforce learning and promote deeper engagement. For every short “O” sound family, students will read a short passage that incorporates words from that family. To further enhance comprehension, there are three images based on the passage—students will color one image after reading it once, twice, and three times, tracking their progress and boosting fluency.
Following the reading, they’ll complete a short comprehension activity to test understanding, engage in a synonym activity to build vocabulary, and practice rewriting the words and using them in sentences. Additionally, guided writing lines are included, allowing students to create their own sentences, fostering independent writing skills and solidifying their grasp on the short “O” sound. This comprehensive approach ensures maximum retention and mastery of each word family!
Get yours now to give your students the ultimate phonics practice they need to master the short “O” sound! With engaging passages, fun activities, and guided writing opportunities, this collection is the perfect tool to help your learners build strong reading and writing skills. Don’t miss out—grab your set today and watch your students thrive!
Short Vowel Mastery BUNDLE – The Ultimate NO-PREP Phonics Pack!
Looking for an engaging, time-saving way to teach short vowels? This Short Vowel BUNDLE includes ALL FIVE of my NO-PREP phonics packs—filled with fun, interactive activities to help your students master short vowels while building a strong reading foundation!
Save 20% when you get Short A, E, I, O, and U together in this bundle!
Perfect for literacy stations, worksheets, homework, and phonics practice—everything you need in one easy-to-use pack!
What’s inside?
Short A Phonics Pack (NO PREP!)
Short E Phonics Pack (NO PREP!)
Short I Phonics Pack (NO PREP!)
Short O Phonics Pack (NO PREP!)
Short U Phonics Pack (NO PREP!)
This bundle focuses on essential CVC words, while also providing CCVC and CVCC words for an extra challenge! Your students will strengthen their phonics skills through a mix of worksheets, hands-on literacy games, and interactive word-building activities.
Want even MORE phonics fun? Check out the Short Vowels ULTIMATE BUNDLE, packed with tons of engaging activities, CVC word games, and everything you need to successfully teach short vowels all year long!
Make phonics learning exciting, effective, and stress-free! Grab this bundle today!
Supercharge your phonics lessons with our Short A Sound Worksheet Collection!
This set of 14 NO PREP printables is a must-have for your word work centers. Tailored specifically to reinforce the short “a” sound, these worksheets focus on CVC words, as well as CCVC and CVCC patterns, to help students build a solid foundation in phonics.
Included in this collection are engaging activities designed to target key short “a” word families, such as:
-ack (as in back)
-ad (as in dad)
-ag (as in tag)
-am (as in jam)
-an (as in pan)
-ap (as in map)
-at (as in cat)
These worksheets provide the perfect combination of fun and learning, ensuring that your students master the short “a” sound while developing their reading and writing skills. Grab this essential resource and watch your students excel in no time!
Each sound family in this collection comes with a variety of activities designed to reinforce learning and promote deeper engagement. For every short “a” sound family, students will read a short passage that incorporates words from that family. To further enhance comprehension, there are three images based on the passage—students will color one image after reading it once, twice, and three times, tracking their progress and boosting fluency.
Following the reading, they’ll complete a short comprehension activity to test understanding, engage in a synonym activity to build vocabulary, and practice rewriting the words and using them in sentences. Additionally, guided writing lines are included, allowing students to create their own sentences, fostering independent writing skills and solidifying their grasp on the short “a” sound. This comprehensive approach ensures maximum retention and mastery of each word family!
Get yours now to give your students the ultimate phonics practice they need to master the short “a” sound! With engaging passages, fun activities, and guided writing opportunities, this collection is the perfect tool to help your learners build strong reading and writing skills. Don’t miss out—grab your set today and watch your students thrive!
Supercharge your phonics lessons with our Short E Sound Worksheet Collection!
This set of 8 NO PREP printables is a must-have for your word work centers. Tailored specifically to reinforce the short “e” sound, these worksheets focus on CVC words, as well as CCVC and CVCC patterns, to help students build a solid foundation in phonics.
Included in this collection are engaging activities designed to target key short “e” word families, such as:
-ed (as in bed)
-ell (as in bell)
-en (as in pen)
-et (as in pet)
These worksheets provide the perfect combination of fun and learning, ensuring that your students master the short “e” sound while developing their reading and writing skills. Grab this essential resource and watch your students excel in no time!
Each sound family in this collection comes with a variety of activities designed to reinforce learning and promote deeper engagement. For every short “e” sound family, students will read a short passage that incorporates words from that family. To further enhance comprehension, there are three images based on the passage—students will color one image after reading it once, twice, and three times, tracking their progress and boosting fluency.
Following the reading, they’ll complete a short comprehension activity to test understanding, engage in a synonym activity to build vocabulary, and practice rewriting the words and using them in sentences. Additionally, guided writing lines are included, allowing students to create their own sentences, fostering independent writing skills and solidifying their grasp on the short “e” sound. This comprehensive approach ensures maximum retention and mastery of each word family!
Get yours now to give your students the ultimate phonics practice they need to master the short “e” sound! With engaging passages, fun activities, and guided writing opportunities, this collection is the perfect tool to help your learners build strong reading and writing skills. Don’t miss out—grab your set today and watch your students thrive!
Explorers & Navigators: Discover the World with Ten Legendary Figures!
Embark on an exciting journey through history with the Explorers & Navigators Workbook! This engaging resource brings to life the fascinating stories of 10 legendary explorers who helped shape the world as we know it. Perfect for middle school students, this print-and-go workbook is designed to support the Science of Reading and decoding skills, while immersing students in thrilling, real-world exploration adventures.
Explorers Covered:
Christopher Columbus
Marco Polo
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernan Cortes
Leif Erikson
Roald Amundsen
Zheng He
Ernest Shackleton
Sir Francis Drake
Jacques Cartier
Exciting Activities Include:
Comprehension Questions: Test and reinforce understanding with thought-provoking questions on key events and figures.
Vocabulary Building: Help students learn essential words related to exploration and navigation through fun decoding and word study activities.
Fluency Practice: Boost reading fluency with interactive reading passages that encourage repetition and expression.
Writing Extensions: Get students thinking critically about history while developing their writing skills with creative prompts.
Maps & Geography: Engage with maps and activities that help connect explorer’s journeys to global geography.
Word Study: Break down challenging words into syllables to practice phonics and decoding, improving reading and pronunciation skills.
Why It’s Great for Students:
Supports the Science of Reading: This workbook is rooted in research-based methods for helping students master decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
Builds Literacy Skills: Students improve their reading ability while learning about historical figures, events, and geographical concepts.
Fun & Engaging: The captivating stories of world-famous explorers will ignite curiosity and spark a passion for history and adventure.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom learning, homeschooling, or independent study - these activities are great for reinforcing literacy and historical knowledge.
Interactive & Hands-On: Students won’t just read - they’ll decode, discuss, write, and explore the rich stories of the world’s greatest explorers in a dynamic way!
NEW Reading Comprehension Workbook!
Telling HerStory: The Tales of 11 Women Who Changed the World
Empower young readers with Telling HerStory, an engaging Print and Go, Science of Reading workbook that brings to life the inspiring journeys of 11 groundbreaking women in politics, literature, STEM, philanthropy, fashion, and gender equality.
Meet the Trailblazers:
Rosa Parks – The mother of the civil rights movement
Jane Austen – The literary genius behind timeless novels
Coco Chanel – The fashion icon who redefined women’s style
Malala Yousafzai – The youngest Nobel Prize winner and education activist
Elizabeth Cady Stanton – A fearless leader for women’s rights
Maya Angelou – The poet and voice of resilience
Amelia Earhart – The daring aviator who reached new heights
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – The Supreme Court justice who fought for equality
Princess Diana – The People’s Princess and global humanitarian
Rosalind Franklin – The unsung hero behind the discovery of DNA
Benazir Bhutto – The first female Prime Minister of a Muslim-majority country
What’s Inside?
This comprehensive and interactive workbook aligns with Science of Reading principles and includes:
Engaging Biographical Passages – Decodable texts that build background knowledge and fluency
Word Study & Phonics Activities – Breaking down multisyllabic words and decoding strategies
Fluency Drills – Read-alouds, partner reading, and expression-focused exercises
Comprehension Questions – Multiple-choice and short-answer questions to test understanding
Vocabulary Builders – Matching, sentence completion, and word mapping
Writing Extensions – Creative writing prompts to inspire reflection
Inspire the next generation of changemakers!
Get your copy of Telling HerStory today!