Introducing our concise yet comprehensive 1/2-Lesson Unit on “Writing a Letter to Their New Teacher for the Next Year”. This unique and interactive package is expertly designed to guide students in expressing their thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the upcoming academic year in a personal letter.
Key Features:
Smart Notebook Slides: Our engaging Smart Notebook slides serve as an effective visual aid, guiding students through the process of crafting their letters with clarity and creativity.
Word Banks: To assist students in articulating their ideas, we provide specially curated word banks that inspire them to use rich, descriptive language and ultimately enhance their written communication skills.
Scaffold: Our lesson comes with a scaffold, a step-by-step guide that offers structured support, helping students to organize their thoughts and present their ideas coherently and effectively.
Customizable Content: Understanding the diverse needs of different classrooms, we’ve made our content easily editable to fit your specific topics, ensuring a personalized and relevant learning experience for your students.
Our 1/2-Lesson Unit is more than just a writing exercise; it’s a bridge fostering communication between students and their future teachers, promoting self-expression, and enhancing writing skills. Let us help you facilitate this enriching experience in your classroom!
Looking for the perfect Year 6 leavers’ play? One that’s hilarious, heartwarming, easy to stage, and guarantees maximum participation? Look no further! “School’s Got Talent - The Leavers’ Edition” is a complete production pack designed specifically for UK primary schools, offering a memorable and fun-filled farewell for your departing students.
The Storyline:
This play cleverly spoofs popular TV talent shows, creating a familiar and engaging framework for your Year 6 stars. Follow the journey from chaotic auditions to bustling backstage antics, through tense semi-finals, culminating in a Grand Finale that’s less about winning and more about celebrating shared memories and future dreams.
Meet the eccentric judges – the grumpy Simon Growl, the overly-enthusiastic Barbara Brilliant, and the quirky David Daring – and the energetic hosts guiding us through a parade of diverse (and often disastrous!) acts performed by the Year 6 cohort.
While packed with laughs, the script weaves in touching moments of reflection on the primary school journey, friendships, and the transition to secondary school.
Key Features:
Hilarious & Heartfelt Theme: A side-splitting talent show parody perfectly balanced with poignant moments reflecting the Year 6 experience.
Large, Flexible Cast: Specifically designed for large year groups (approx. 60 children), ensuring every child can participate meaningfully.
Inclusive Roles: Offers a wide range of parts, from major speaking roles (Hosts, Judges) to minor speaking parts, group acts, and vital non-speaking roles like the Backstage Crew and lively Audience Sections. No child is left out!
Integrated Music Features 4 popular, age-appropriate songs woven into the narrative.
KS2 Appropriate: Uses age-appropriate language and themes, with clear stage directions suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils.
Easy to Stage: Requires minimal, simple staging and props, many of which can be sourced from school resources or easily made.
Comprehensive Pack: Includes a full script with scene settings, character list, detailed props list, director’s notes covering staging, cast management, music, choreography, costumes, and clear KS2 curriculum links.
Why Choose “School’s Got Talent”?
Download the “School’s Got Talent - The Leavers’ Edition” pack today and give your Year 6 students the standing ovation they deserve!
An editable Google slides assembly presentation for use during British Science Week. Resources included also provide opportunities for activities in classrooms, or as a whole school resource.
This resource complements the British Science Association resources in support of British Science Week.
Suitable for KS2. We have a separate KS1 version.
Detailed notes for each slide included to help deliver the assembly presentation. Visuals and Wigits used to be simple and help SEND and EAL children access. Engaging and fun quiz activity to teach about famous scientists to a large assembly group. Opportunities for thinking and partner discussion as well as sharing thoughts, ideas and opinions with the assembly or group.
Slides include:
The aims of British Science Week.
Who am I? famous scientist quiz
What does Adapt mean?
How do animals adapt to their environment?
Adaptation quiz
Whole school adaptation
Challenge Question for reflection
Introducing our 3-week English Unit, designed to engage students in a deep exploration of ‘Gorilla’ by Anthony Browne, published by Walker Books. This meticulously crafted educational package includes Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Slides, highly differentiated worksheets, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) worksheets. It’s based on the proven Power of Reading scheme, ensuring a structured and effective approach to learning.
‘Gorilla’ is an intriguing picture book from the esteemed author and illustrator Anthony Browne. The narrative uniquely examines serious themes like loneliness and parent-child relationships through the lens of a human-gorilla transformation. Central to the story is a young girl’s solitude and her relationship with her father. The narrative is layered with subtlety, inviting children to interpret the story in their unique ways. The intricate beauty of the illustrations not only appeases the eye but also encourages children to share and revisit the book.
What will your students learn through this teaching sequence?
Comprehend the core themes of the text: By exploring the themes of loneliness and parent-child relationships, students will gain a deeper understanding of the human experience.
Draw inferences from written and visual text: Students will enhance their critical thinking skills by interpreting the story and artwork, supporting their understanding of the characters.
Understand how illustration and text contribute to meaning: This unit emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between text and illustration, demonstrating how they work together to convey a story’s message.
Write in-role to explore and develop an understanding of character: By writing from the perspective of the characters, students will gain a deeper empathy for them and a more nuanced understanding of their motivations and emotions.
In essence, this English unit offers a comprehensive, engaging, and insightful exploration of ‘Gorilla’, equipping students with valuable literacy skills and fostering a deeper appreciation for literature.
An editable Google slides assembly presentation for use to mark VE Day 80th anniversary.
Suitable for both KS1 and KS2 with extra questioning and discussion aimed at KS2 if needed.
Detailed notes for each slide included to help deliver the assembly presentation. Visuals and Wigits used to be simple and help SEND and EAL children access. Explanation of what VE day and World War Two in simple terms for children to understand. Focus on war and peace, and how war affects the world today still.
Please note: This is a simple overview of WW2 children. It does mention Nazi Germany but does not go into any detail of the huge devastation they caused and the impact they had on many people and minority groups. This presentation focuses more on VE day and celebrating the end of war.
Slides include:
Why are they celebrating (photo)
How are they celebrating (photo)
Who are these people (photo)
Victoy in Europe
What is VE day?
When is VE day?
What was World War Two?
VE day announcement (video)
V ofr Victory- poem with photos
War still happening today- seek peace for different nations (Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Palestine, Sudan and Syria)
A small gesture, a big message- VEday 80 photo challenge
Reflection questions x3
Prayer for church schools.
Key Details:
Focus Text: The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman
4 Week Writing Unit
Contains Plans, slides, resources.
Introducing our meticulously designed 4-week teaching unit, centered around the captivating text “The Matchbox Diary” by Paul Fleischman. This comprehensive writing unit provides an all-inclusive package containing plans, slides, and resources to ensure a seamless teaching experience.
“The Matchbox Diary,” illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, tells the heartwarming story of a man sharing his early life experiences with his great-granddaughter. Unable to read or write in his youth, he ingeniously preserved memories in matchboxes, each containing an object that symbolized a significant event in his past. The narrative unfolds as the family’s journey from Italy to America in the early 20th century is revealed through the examination of each object, accompanied by images resembling framed sepia photographs. The once illiterate boy ultimately becomes someone who makes the printed word accessible to others.
Our teaching unit aims to:
Engage children with a relatable and empathetic story.
Explore themes and issues, fostering connections with students’ own lives through discussion and idea development.
Encourage creative responses to the text through drama, music, dance, storytelling, and artwork.
Compose poetry.
Write in role to explore and develop empathy for characters.
Boost students’ confidence in writing for real purposes and audiences.
Spanning approximately 20 sessions, this 4-week teaching sequence supports educators in addressing topics such as separation, belonging, adjusting to new circumstances, and life journeys. Elevate your teaching experience and inspire your students with our exceptional teaching unit focused on “The Matchbox Diary” by Paul Fleischman.
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Welcome to our latest resource, “The Mayans: Class Assembly Script.” This comprehensive script is a treasure trove for educators looking to bring the fascinating world of the Mayan civilization to life.
Why choose this resource? It’s simple - it’s designed to engage, educate, and entertain. With characters for 30 children, each student gets an opportunity to participate and contribute. Our detailed stage directions and prop lists make staging an effective assembly hassle-free.
But that’s not all. We understand that every classroom is unique. That’s why we’ve included adaptions for different year groups, ensuring our script is versatile and adaptable to your specific needs.
Want to add your own flair? No problem! If you wish to make edits to the PDF, simply upload it to Google Docs, and voila - it’s editable! Tailor the script to suit your style or to cater to your students’ interests.
We invite you to explore our other resources on the TES website. From history to science, from literature to arts, we’ve got a wide variety of educational tools designed to make teaching both fun and impactful.
Don’t forget to visit The Teaching Couple, where you’ll find even more helpful resources. We’re here to support your journey as an educator, helping you inspire young minds and make learning an adventure.
Remember, education is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about sparking curiosity, fostering understanding, and nurturing growth. And with our “The Mayans: Class Assembly Script,” you’ll do just that. Let’s embark on this educational journey together!
An editable google slides assembly presentation based around Childrens Mental Health Week and its theme of ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’.
Suitable for KS2. We have a separate KS1 version.
Detailed notes for each slide included to help deliver the assembly presentation. Visuals and Widgits used to be simple and help SEND and EAL children access. Extension ideas included in notes to create writing activities based on personal reflection. Opportunities for thinking and partner discussion as well as sharing thoughts, ideas and personal experiences with the assembly or group.
Slides include:
The Aims of Childrens Mental Health Week.
What is Childrens Mental Health Week?
What is mental health?
What does self-awareness mean?
Things that you can do well.
Things you’d like to learn.
Perseverance.
Link with Inside Out - Riley’s Island of Personality.
What are your islands of personality.
Reflection and act of worship (prayer) included to be accessible for both community and church schools.
Introducing our carefully curated Victorian-era Class Assembly Script - a vibrant, engaging resource designed to help teachers effortlessly prepare for their class assembly.
This script takes you on a captivating journey through the Victorian era, offering a rich tapestry of characters from Queen Victoria herself to factory workers, school children, and even a humble chimney sweep. Each role is thoughtfully crafted to provide students with an immersive experience, fostering both learning and empathy.
The script is not just informative but also highly entertaining, ensuring that your assembly will be the talk of the school. It’s easy to follow, making preparation a breeze even for the busiest of teachers. With our script in hand, you’ll be able to guide your students in creating a memorable performance that will educate and inspire the entire school.
But that’s not all! Once you’ve experienced the value of our Victorian-era Class Assembly Script, we encourage you to explore our vast range of other resources available on the TES website. Whether you’re teaching history, science, English, or math, we have a plethora of resources tailored to meet your needs.
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An editable Google slides assembly presentation for use during British Science Week. Resources included also provide opportunities for activities in classrooms, or as a whole school resource.
This resource complements the British Science Association resources in support of British Science Week.
Suitable for KS1. We have a separate KS2 version.
Detailed notes for each slide included to help deliver the assembly presentation. Visuals and Wigits used to be simple and help SEND and EAL children access. Engaging and fun quiz activity to teach about famous scientists to a large assembly group. Opportunities for thinking and partner discussion as well as sharing thoughts, ideas and opinions with the assembly or group.
Slides include:
The aims of British Science Week.
Who am I? famous scientist quiz
What is change?
How do we change as we get older?
Whole school height experiment
Challenge Question for reflection
Tes paid licence
Explore the Historical Event with Our ‘Great Fire of London’ Writing Unit
Delve into the past with our engaging 2-Week Writing Unit, specifically designed to illuminate the events of the ‘Great Fire of London’. This comprehensive program equips students with the skills to independently craft a detailed newspaper report about the monumental fire that reshaped the history of London.
Key Details:
Duration: 2-Week Writing Unit
Culmination: End of Unit (Big Writing) with objectives such as “I am learning to” and “I can” statements
Independent Writing Task: Students will create their own newspaper report on the ‘Great Fire of London’
Resources Provided: Includes Smart Notebook Slides, Models, Lesson Plans, and Interactive Activities
Main Learning Outcomes:
The unit’s learning outcomes are structured to be progressive, revisiting each stage throughout the teaching cycle to reinforce understanding and skills.
Setting the Context: Students will immerse themselves in the ‘Great Fire of London’ through various engaging activities, including reading newspaper articles, participating in topic-related work, reenacting the historical event, sequencing the fire’s timeline, and conducting interviews with ‘witnesses’.
Deconstruction: The unit will guide students in deconstructing the text, identifying key features of newspaper reports, using visual organizers, applying speech marks for direct quotes, writing in the past tense, and understanding historical recount techniques. It will also cover grammatical concepts such as subordination and coordination.
Joint Composition: In the first week, the focus will be on joint composition for the big writing task. Students will collaborate to sequence events accurately and understand the structure of a newspaper report text.
Independent Writing: Building on the skills developed, students will embark on writing their own newspaper reports about the ‘Great Fire of London’, synthesizing their knowledge and creativity to produce compelling historical accounts.
This ‘Great Fire of London’ Writing Unit is an exceptional resource for educators seeking to bring history to life in their classrooms. It not only enhances students’ writing abilities but also deepens their understanding of one of the most significant events in London’s history. Engage your students with this dynamic and educational unit today!
Embark on an interstellar journey with " Forces and Space - Earth and Space," the ultimate class assembly script resource designed to propel students and the school audience into the vast expanse of our universe. This script is an educational launchpad for teachers to illustrate the wonders of space and the forces that govern it.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Script: Our script navigates through the cosmos, providing a detailed narrative about Earth’s place in space, gravity, planetary motion, and more. It’s written to captivate and educate, making the vast concepts of space science accessible and engaging.
Character List: With characters ranging from the mighty Sun to the smallest Asteroid, each student will have the opportunity to represent an element of our solar system or a force that operates within it. The character list is designed to encourage participation and ensure that every student can be a star in the performance.
Recommended Props: To enhance the visual spectacle of the assembly, we’ve included a list of suggested props that can be easily created or found. These props are not only fun to make and use but also serve as tangible representations of the celestial bodies and forces at play.
Adaptations for Varied Educational Needs: The resource comes with a guide on how to adjust the script to fit different year groups or school types, making it a versatile tool for any educational setting.
Educational Impact: This assembly script goes beyond the performance, serving as a dynamic educational resource that encourages students to explore and understand the fundamentals of forces and space.
Additional Information:
Editable PDF: Flexibility is key, and that’s why our script is provided in an editable PDF format. Upload it to Google Docs, and you can easily make edits to tailor the script to your class’s unique talents and curriculum requirements.
More Teaching Resources: If “Galactic Explorers: Forces and Space - Earth and Space” helps your class’s interest in science take flight, be sure to explore the wide range of educational materials we offer on the TES website. Our resources are crafted to enhance teaching and learning across various subjects and grade levels.
This 20-minute playscript, “Leaving Primary School,” sensitively captures the mix of emotions experienced by Year 6 students on their last day. With 30 flexible roles, it allows for a whole class to share memories, express anxieties about secondary school, celebrate friendships, and look ahead to the future.
Key Features:
Relatable Storyline: The script unfolds over the students’ last day, incorporating both humorous and touching moments that students will genuinely connect with.
Exploration of Emotions: The script acknowledges the sadness of leaving primary school while also embracing the excitement of moving on.
Character Variety: The 30 character descriptors provide a range of personalities, allowing for diverse student representation.
Emphasis on Memories: The script includes a “Memory Lane” scene where students reminisce about shared experiences, fostering a sense of nostalgia and camaraderie.
Addressing Concerns: The script directly addresses common worries about secondary school, providing reassurance and a sense of preparedness.
Celebration of Friendship: The script highlights the importance of friendships formed in primary school and their lasting impact.
Inspirational Tone: The script concludes with a message of hope and empowerment as the students look forward to the next chapter.
Song Integration: The script incorporates the song “Good Together!” (link provided), reinforcing the theme of friendship and shared experiences.
Benefits:
Meaningful Farewell: Provides a structured and expressive way for Year 6 students to say goodbye to primary school.
Inclusive Participation: The 30 roles ensure that all students can have a voice and contribute to the assembly.
Emotionally Engaging: The script’s blend of humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt moments resonates with both students and the audience.
Easy to Stage: The script requires minimal props and a simple classroom setting.
Positive Transition: Helps students process their emotions and approach the transition to secondary school with confidence.
This “Leaving Primary School” assembly script is a valuable resource for teachers seeking a memorable and touching way to mark this significant milestone with their Year 6 class.
An editable Google slides assembly presentation for use with Red Nose Day.
This resource complements the Red Nose Day resources as put out by Comic Relief and links to this year’s theme ‘go big, give big, feel good’.
Suitable for both KS1 and KS2.
Detailed notes for each slide included to help deliver the assembly presentation. Visuals and Wigits used to be simple and help SEND and EAL children access. Joke telling slides to promote laughter and fun, as well as slides linked to the serious issues that Red Nose Day discusses. Opportunities for thinking and partner discussion as well as sharing thoughts, ideas and opinions with the assembly or group.
Slides include:
What is Comic Relief?
What is Red Nose day.
This year’s theme.
The aims of Red Nose Day.
Joke telling slides.
How can we raise money ourselves?
How can our money help?
Challenge Questions for reflection
Unravel the mysteries of gravity, light, and motion with this engaging class assembly script focused on the incredible life and discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton! Perfect for Key Stage 2, this play brings science history to life in an exciting and accessible format.
The Storyline:
Guided by narrators and featuring both a young and older Isaac Newton, the assembly explores Newton’s journey of discovery. Witness his early curiosity as a boy constantly asking “Why?”.
Relive the famous (though possibly legendary!) moment with the falling apple that sparked his thoughts on gravity, meeting personified characters like the Apple Tree and Gravity itself. See Newton’s groundbreaking experiment in a darkened room, using a prism to split white light into the colours of the rainbow, explained with the help of Colour characters.
Understand his revolutionary Three Laws of Motion through simple demonstrations. The play concludes by celebrating Newton’s immense contribution to science and his lasting legacy.
Key Features:
Focus on a Science Icon: Tells the story of Sir Isaac Newton, highlighting his major discoveries in gravity, light (spectrum), and motion.
Ideal for KS2 Science/History: Perfectly complements curriculum topics on light, forces, famous scientists, and historical figures.
Inclusive Cast of 30: Written for 30 performers, including Newton (young & older), family, teachers, scientists, personified concepts (Gravity, Prism, Colours), and students, ensuring a role for every child.
Features Live Science Experiment: Integrates a simple, safe (adult-supervised) demonstration using a prism and torch to show how white light splits into colours.
Easy-to-Use Resources: Comes with a character list, simple prop suggestions (apples, prism, torch, coloured sashes), costume ideas, staging tips, and director’s notes explaining key scientific concepts simply.
Perfect Assembly Length: Estimated performance time of approximately 20 minutes.
Why Choose This Script?
“Isaac Newton” makes learning about science history fun and interactive. By combining biographical elements, personification of scientific ideas, a live experiment, and music, this script provides a memorable and stimulating way for children to understand Newton’s genius and his impact on our understanding of the universe.
Download the “Isaac Newton” script today and inspire your students with the story of one of the world’s greatest scientists!
Step back in time with our engaging Class Assembly Script about the Stone Age and the Iron Age. This resource has been thoughtfully designed to help teachers transport their students, and the rest of the school, on an educational journey from the dawn of prehistory to the innovations of the Iron Age.
This script is not only informative but also entertaining, filled with interactive dialogue and vivid descriptions that will captivate the audience. It allows children to step into the shoes of Stone Age and Iron Age kids, giving them a unique perspective on how life was lived during these eras.
Through this immersive experience, students will learn about the evolution of human society, from the invention of tools to the development of farming, craftsmanship, and social structures. The script incorporates various roles, allowing every student to participate actively and contribute to the performance.
The assembly script includes:
A detailed character list for easy role assignment
A comprehensive list of props required
Clear and simple stage directions
Engaging dialogue that encourages learning
This resource is a fantastic way to bring history alive, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our ancestors’ lives and achievements.
Don’t forget to check out our other resources on the TES website, where you’ll find a wealth of materials to support your teaching needs across various subjects.
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Searching for a unique and engaging Year 6 leavers’ production that perfectly captures the journey through primary school? “‘Rewind and Remember’” offers a heartfelt and humorous adventure, ideal for celebrating your students’ shared history before they move on.
The Storyline:
It’s the last day of Year 6, and emotions are running high. Suddenly, a homemade ‘Memory Machine’ (or a mysterious old ‘Memory Box’) springs to life, accidentally sending a group of Year 6 students tumbling back through time!. Guided by quirky Narrators (or maybe the eccentric Professor Chronos!), they revisit key moments from their past: the tearful first days and playful chaos of Reception, and the blossoming friendships and comical mishaps of Year 3/4 (like a disastrous school play rehearsal!). Through laughter and reflection, they see how much they’ve grown, learned, and supported each other, returning to the present ready and resilient for their next adventure.
Key Features:
Engaging Time-Travel Theme: A fun and relatable concept using a ‘Memory Machine’ or ‘Box’ to explore pivotal primary school years.
Perfect Blend of Humour & Heart: Balances comical observations of younger selves and time-travel mishaps with genuine reflections on growth, friendship, and facing the future.
Large, Inclusive Cast: Designed for approximately 60 children, featuring core speaking roles (‘Time Travellers’), narrators, and large ensemble groups with both speaking and active non-speaking parts for flashback scenes, ensuring everyone is involved.
Integrated Songs: Includes 4 popular, thematically relevant songs woven into the narrative.
Clear Structure & KS2 Focus: A straightforward 4-scene structure with age-appropriate dialogue and detailed stage directions suitable for Key Stage 2 performers.
Manageable Production: Offers simple staging and costume suggestions adaptable to any budget, minimising stress for teachers.
Comprehensive Resources: The pack includes a full script, grouped character list, props list organised by scene, song summary table with links, and practical production notes covering staging, costumes, and directing tips.
Why Choose “‘Rewind and Remember’”?
This production provides a wonderful opportunity for Year 6 students to reflect on their primary school journey in a fun, creative, and collaborative way. It celebrates shared experiences, acknowledges the emotions of leaving, and builds confidence for the future, creating lasting memories for students, staff, and parents alike.
Get the “‘Rewind and Remember’” production pack and give your Year 6 leavers a truly memorable send-off!
Introducing our engaging 1-Week Writing Unit, designed to guide students in the art of writing personal recounts. This comprehensive unit offers a rich blend of learning materials and activities that will help students delve into their own experiences and bring them to life on paper.
Key Features:
End of Topic (Big Writing): By the end of this unit, students will have developed the skills to write compelling personal recounts. Imagine the satisfaction they’ll feel as they master the art of recounting their experiences in an engaging way!
Includes: Our package is enriched with dynamic Smart Notebook slides, illustrative models, well-planned activities, and detailed lesson plans. These resources are designed to create an interactive and engaging learning experience for students.
Main Learning Outcomes:
Setting the Context: To kickstart their creative journey, children will be encouraged to discuss and recount exciting events from their holidays. This step helps learners tap into their personal experiences, setting the stage for authentic, engaging recounts.
Deconstruction: This stage focuses on the crucial elements of writing – adjectives, verbs, nouns, time connectives, chronological order, conjunctions, and subordination. Students will learn how to use the “5 Ws” (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to explain events in their recounts. This process helps them understand the structure and components of a well-written recount.
End of Topic (Big Writing): As the culmination of the unit, students will put their newly acquired skills to the test by writing their own personal recounts. Can you imagine the stories they’ll share?
Through our 1-Week Writing Unit, students will not only improve their writing skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for their own experiences. Embark on this exciting journey with us and let’s transform your students into eloquent storytellers!
Repeating patterns, or sequences that recur in a predictable manner, are fundamental to understanding mathematical concepts and are also found extensively in nature and design. Our worksheet is thoughtfully crafted to help students recognize, extend, and create their own repeating patterns, fostering both analytical and creative thinking skills.
This engaging worksheet is filled with a variety of exercises that challenge students to identify and continue sequences using shapes, colors, numbers, and letters. It’s an excellent way for learners to grasp the concept of repetition and predictability in sequences.
Teachers can utilize this worksheet to:
Build Foundational Math Skills: Use the worksheet to teach core math concepts such as sequencing, order, and prediction, which are vital for understanding more complex mathematical ideas.
Art Integration: Connect math with art by highlighting the presence of repeating patterns in various artworks and encouraging students to create their own patterned designs.
Interactive Learning Stations: Set up stations where students rotate to practice different types of repeating patterns, promoting engagement through hands-on learning.
Group Work: Encourage collaboration by having students work in pairs or small groups to complete the worksheet, allowing them to discuss and discover patterns together.
Critical Thinking Development: Challenge students to not only continue given patterns but also to explain the reasoning behind the repetitions, enhancing their critical thinking skills.
Real-World Connections: Discuss the importance of patterns in everyday life, from rhythms in music to cycles in nature, and have students draw or describe patterns they encounter outside the classroom.
The “Repeating Patterns Worksheet” is an invaluable tool for any teacher looking to enrich their students’ understanding of patterns. It’s suitable for a range of learning levels and can be easily integrated into your existing curriculum. By incorporating this worksheet into your teaching, you’ll provide a fun and educational experience that will help students see the beauty and logic of patterns in the world around them. Secure your copy today and watch as your students develop a pattern of success in their learning journey!
Year 4 - Computing - E-safety
This 5 Week plan focuses on E-safety, a core issue highlighted in our current National Curriculum.
Objective:
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
LO:
I can understand how to keep myself safe when using technology
LO:
I can understand how to keep myself safe when using technology
LO:
I can use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly