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2nd grade social studies resources 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
Social Studies 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Ancient Egypt History Activities
This pack of activities on ancient Egyptian history is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and more!Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while covering key social studies skills.What's included?A
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on
Social Studies Hands-on Ancient Aztecs Empire Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Aztec history This pack of activities on the Aztec empire is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, codex symbols, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and more!Your students will love learning about the Aztec empire. There is everything from incredible ruins that still exist, fierce warriors, clever methods of farming, pictorial symbols for writing, an impres
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2nd - 6th
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
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
'Talk for Writing' Narrative Unit - 'The Time-Slip Scarab' - Year 3/4
Narrative unit (Portal Story) for Year 3/4 children based on ‘The Time-Slip Scarab’ (Pie Corbett)Resource includes:‘The Time-Slip Scarab’ text Story Map 3 week block of planning Boxing-up table Blank boxing-up table ‘Descriptive Writing’ toolkit Innovation text - ‘The Time-Slip Axe’
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2nd - 3rd
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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
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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If I Was Prime Minister by Beck and Robin Feiner | Book Activities Year 2, 3, 4
Explore the role of Prime Minister with this book companion for If I Was Prime Minister by Beck and Robin Feiner. This reading and literature book study, designed for Year 2, 3 and 4 includes book discussion, PMI charts and creative activities and can be used to complement the HASS civics and citizenship curriculum. To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of If I Was Prime Minister by Beck and Robin Feiner (first published 2018) These activities are designed for Year 2, 3 and 4 stud
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2nd - 4th
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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
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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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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Discovering Ötzi (Otzi) Playscript
Do you want to teach your students about Ötzi the iceman in a fun, interactive and engaging way? Then use this playscript. The play script is based on research and includes details about how he was found and what they found when they did studies on him. It comes in two formats, all black and white or colour coded for each character to make it easier for your students to tell when it is their turn to read. There are 7 characters in all. You could split your class into small groups to read and act
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2nd - 5th
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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
'Escape from Pompeii' Literacy Planning Pack
Escape from Pompeii - Literacy Planning Pack for Y3/4.
This is a ten-lesson unit of work based around the book 'Escape from Pompeii' by Christina Balit, based on the 2014 National Curriculum.
The ten lessons in this unit aim to give children the opportunity to read and listen to the Escape from Pompeii story a number of times. In the first week, children will engage with the text through extensive discussion, drama and even creating a parachute volcanic eruption in order to increase their fami
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2nd - 4th
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'High Flyers' Grades 2 - 5 play script about the history of flight
A full and original primary show play script, which can be used in a variety of teaching and performance areas.
The Holiday family are searching for the perfect means of travel to their sunny vacation in India and 'High Flyers' tour rep, Miss Deplane, is just the person to help them out. She leads them on a whistle stop journey through time, meeting some great pioneers of flight along the way, in order to find the ideal travel option. With wax and feather wings, hot air balloons and experimenta
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2nd - 5th
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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
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
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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
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
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.
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K - 6th
UK Money - Montessori Maths
These printables correspond to the Montessori maths materials, and follow the same principles as the Number Rods, Spindle Boxes, Cards & Counters, Teens & Tens Boxes, Large Number Cards & Hundreds Board.
This file is designed to be printed on A4 paper. Print, laminate & cut out all the pieces. Decimal versions are also given where possible.
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PreK - 2nd
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