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1st grade social studies resources for homeschool in English (UK) $5-10
Knights and Castles
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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Weather Report Unit
Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Weather Report Unit - British Weather Resources Bundle
Great Britain Activity Pack
Covering Great Britain this year? Want to tackle QR codes? Or do you need some display ideas? This pack has everything you need! Great Britain Activity Pack- perfect for Citizenship (British Values) and/or Great Britain topics in History or Geography! A very cross curricular pack! Age/Year GroupKS1 and KS2Total Pages in download❤ 74File TypePDFResource Content❂ Display Pictures and Fact Files -Buckingham Palace-St. Paul's Cathedral-Hadrian's Wall-Stonehenge-Tower Bridge❂ Mystery QR Codes-Trafalg
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1st - 6th
Matariki activities, reading, printables
Matariki activities. Activities for students for years 1 - 8 in New Zealand Schools during the season of Matariki Maori New Year - Have a look at these worksheets, printables and activities: UPDATED to refer to the 9 stars of Matariki SAVE Get this as part of my Matariki bundle which also has my School Journal linked activities : Matariki Bundle*********5 Reading comprehensions Suitable for independent reading for Gold readers plus or suitable for shared reading.Songs Twinkle, twinkle little
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1st - 7th
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Also included in: Matariki Bundle
Amelia Ellicott’s Garden: Literacy & Geography (HASS) Activities.
This packet includes Literacy and Geography (HASS) activities for a variety of grades from Kindergarten to Year 2.The print and go activities are based on the marvellous picture book Amelia Ellicott’s Garden by Liliana Stafford.The English Language Arts packet has over 55 pages of ready to print activities. The Geography (HASS: Humanities and Social Sciences) has over 25 pages of print and go worksheets. If you want a more detailed description of each product, click on each product cover above f
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K - 2nd
Lighthouses Mini Activity Pack
This 49 page resource includes teaching aids, infographics and cross curricular activities for KS1 and Lower Key Stage 2.Resource includesReal Life images of Lighthouses Lighthouse Fact Cards (laminate for long term durability!) Several writing tasksLighthouse Addition and Subtraction Lighthouse Information / two differentiated reading tasksCheck out the preview!
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K - 2nd
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Cambridge AS-Level History (9489) Paper 1 International history, 1870–1945 Sampl
An A* standard essay for Cambridge AS-Level History (9489) Paper 1 based on the Exam-Style Questions from Cambridge University Press International History, for Cambridge International AS Level History Coursebook (Page 222). I achieved an A* for History in the Cambridge A-Level October/November 2022 Examinations and was awarded the Outstanding Cambridge Learners High Achievement Award for History. Note: This is an essay that was written by me, and shared to help students understand how to structu
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Higher Education
Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes Posters-Black History Month
Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes Posters-Black History MonthSignificant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes PostersHow can I use this resource?Teachers can use Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Quotes Posters to introduce students to the key figures of the Harlem Renaissance and Black history.Posters can be displayed throughout the year, during Black History Month, or to celebrate artists, entertainers, and writers.Significant People of the Harlem Renaissance Qu
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities
Susanna's Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War
#1 IN JUVENILE FICTION, 2020 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS ("IPPY AWARDS"); #1 IN JUVENILE FICTION, 2020 PINNACLE BOOK AWARDS; FINALIST IN FICTION: HISTORICAL, 2020BEST BOOK AWARDS. As the former Colonies struggle for freedom, the American Revolution is in the hands of a brave and resourceful teenage girl. At sixteen, Susanna Bolling is like America in rebellion; she craves independence. While her brothers are off fighting for the Patriots, she longs to do more than tedious household chores
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5th - 7th
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The changing face of Britain from 1960s to 1980s
The changing face of Britain from 1960s to 1980s. A description of all the aspects involved: political transformation, social and cultural changes, economic shift, technology advancement, social unrest and activism. It is a short video to give a general view of the main events of that time.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Grammar Paragraph Editing | Animal Research | Capitalization Punctuation AUS UK
Do you want to fit in science & geography while your students work on a differentiated NO-PREP literacy activity? Here's a reading, editing, rewriting, and online research packet all about koalas. Students read a passage, edit it for paragraph breaks, capitalization and punctuation, and then rewrite it correctly. Extension activities include map work and easy online research about koalas.⚫ This resource is in UK / AUS English. Click HERE for US English. ⚫ Literacy Skills Addressed:✅ Capital
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2nd - 3rd
Iron Age and Information Report Extended Writing Lesson
This 40-page Powerpoint lesson teaches students about the Iron Age in Britain, AND how to write about it in the style of an information report. The lesson can be taught in one session or over several, depending on the needs of the students.The lesson starts by presenting clear and accurate background information on: Iron Age forts, Iron Age farming, Iron Age culture and Iron Age arts and crafts. Questions are asked of the students as they are gradually introduced to the information. Students are
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2nd - 6th
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Boudicca and Persuasion Extended Writing Lesson
This 35-slide Powerpoint lesson gives students all the information and skills they need about Boudicca and how to write a persuasive speech by her called, ‘Why we Should Fight the Romans!’ This lesson can be taught in one session or over several depending on the needs of the students.This lesson start by presenting clear and accurate background information on Boudicca, with this becoming the reference material for a persuasive non-fiction writing exercise. Students are taken through a series of
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2nd - 6th
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Chinese New Year icebreaker game BUNDLE main idea activity independent work 7th
Chinese New Year independent work BUNDLE, China Asia Asian activities game BUNDLE icebreaker game, worksheet activities. Have a fun time with this Activity Pack for Classroom speech activity for icebreaker games. This game is great for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior high school, high school, and Middle school. It includes Printables Logic Puzzles for Kids, Mazes, word searches, Would you ra
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4th - 12th
Diwali Activity Pack for EYFS/KS1
Everything you need is included in this pack to tackle Diwali! Pack includes the story of Princess Sita and Prince Rama.Follow on worksheets included for all the class (differentiated sheets included for the less able). A huge pack of 91 pages - classwork, discussion cards, worksheets and display materials!
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K - 2nd
Schizophrenia : Symptoms and features - A LEVELS
Schizophrenia and symptoms notes for clinical psychology EDEXCEL A LEVELApplicable for AQA CIE OCR IAL EDEXCEL
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Linked Lapbook ~ Ice Age Animals
This is a stand-alone lapbook project. However, it can also be used to accompany the book Prehistoric World: The Ice Age by Dougal Dixon (2006)ISBN: 1846960371This lapbook project pack provides the opportunity to develop research and recording skills with links to further information that help to complete the guided activities. Once the information has been gathered, the minibooks can be completed. Suggested age range 5 to 10 years.This 41-page lapbook pack contains:~ 14 differentiated minibook
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3rd - 6th
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green GablesBy Lucy Maud MontgomeryA skinny, red-headed girl was not what Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert had in mind when they decided to adopt an orphaned boy to help around the farm. But from the moment she arrives at Green Gables, Anne Shirley knows she’s found her home . . . and is determined to do whatever it takes to win Marilla and Matthew over.But will Anne’s knack for getting into scrapes cracking her slate over a boy’s head at school, falling off the roof of a friend’s house, and
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K - 12th
ANZAC DAY, Puzzle Set, crossword puzzles, Australia, UK English A4 printable
We remember them.This ANZAC DAY-themed puzzle set is an excellent way for children to learn about this special day.These puzzle pages are recommended for ages 10+ (but adults may also enjoy them!). The following puzzles are included in this set: · Find-a-Word Puzzles · Various Crosswords · Spot the Difference · Sudoku · Maze · And many other puzzles... (16 different types of puzzles overall).There are six pages of original puzzles plus an answer key (7 pages total):Two PDF files are available: C
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4th - 8th
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Hairy Cows of Scotland Drawing Lesson - Powerpoint Slideshow
This Powerpoint Slideshow covers everything you'd need to introduce students to a specific animal to Scotland...The Hairy Coo (Cow)! The slideshow includes a brief background on Hairy Coo's with excellent photographs of the animal and the beautiful landscape. The slideshow then teaches students step-by-step how to draw a cartoon or realistic Hairy Cow. The cartoon version is based off of the story book character "Hamish the Highland Cow" by Natalie Russell. Even very young artists can draw this
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K - 8th
Picture Book Explorers ~ Greyfriars Bobby
A literature based unit study to accompany Greyfriars Bobby by Ruth Brown.ISBN: 0-09-972121-X (Book not included.)N.B The book deals with the death of the dog's owner, so may not be suitable for more sensitive children.Set in Victorian Edinburgh in Scotland, UK, this book tells the story of a small dog with a big heart. He is the loyal and devoted companion of Old Jock who, sadly, dies one winter. He is buried in the local graveyard, but Bobby is so loyal he stays by his master's grave for the r
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K - 6th
Picture Book Explorers ~ Tabby McTat
Tabby McTat is a busker's cat, earning money with his owner, Fred, by singing on the streets of London. One day, Tabby wanders off and Fred ends up in hospital. The pair are separated and Tabby starts a new life with new owners. However, he can't forget Fred and sets off to look for him. What happens when Tabby has to choose between his old life and his new?This Picture Book Explorers pack takes you to London, UK, where you can learn about Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and the River Thames.You
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2nd - 5th
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Camp Theme Song
This is a power anthem for the main camp theme of "Around the World".
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1st - 6th
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
A slideshow and pack of resources to support the teaching of the Gunpowder Plot. The pack includes a KWL chart, graphic organisers to record research on Guy Fawkes, character description and adjectives, a recount of the story of the Gunpowder Plot, interview and newspaper report, bonfire safety, internet links etc.
This is produced in UK English but can easily be adapted if you drop me a line.
Grades:
K - 6th
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