This analysing text worksheet ‘So Many Things Worth Keeping’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about a family holiday. It is aimed at encouraging students to deconstruct the text in order to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, to recall specific details from the text, to look critically at …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘The BIG Switch’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about giant pet goldfish. It is aimed at encouraging students to deconstruct the text in order to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose and to recall specific details from the text, as well as draw conclusions …More
The story, ‘The Bus Ride’ recounts the journey of a young boy and his mother into the city. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This analysing text worksheet ‘The Case of the Missing Chocolates’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about chocolates that disappear. It is aimed at encouraging students to draw conclusions based on the information they have read, recall specific details from the text and to look critically at words in order …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘The Storm that Claimed Our House’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text. It is aimed at encouraging students to deconstruct the text in order to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, to recall specific details from the text, to look critically at words in order …More
This worksheet, ‘The Ultimate Day for Dad’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using their own creative ideas on how they could make Father’s Day special for their Dad. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to …More
This worksheet, ‘The Ultimate Day for Mum’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using their own creative ideas on how they could make Mother’s Day special for their mum. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to …More
This worksheet, ‘Things I Love About You’ is a simple resource that asks students to brainstorm all of the things that they love about a special person in the lives. It is a great resource that can be used to encourage thoughtfulness towards someone else and could also be a nice gift to take home …More
This writing prompt, ‘Time Well Spent’ helps students to write about a special time spent with a relative. It encourages students to think about why it was so special and is aimed at broadening students’ writing and language skills.
This history article ‘Zulu’ features important factual background information about the objects and symbols of this South African ethnic group. It identifies Zulu shields, homesteads, beadwork and chiefs as icons of Zulu culture, which is still alive in South Africa today. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used …More
This worksheet, ‘Acrostic Poem About My Mum’ is a fantastic quick activity to celebrate Mother’s Day. It is a fun resource that can be used without preparation across all age groups and abilities. Students are required to use the letters of the words ‘Love You Mum’ to brainstorm why their mums are special.
This worksheet, ‘Dear Mum’ is a simple resource that provides students with the opportunity to write a letter to their mum. It also provides a template for an envelope that they can fold and glue themselves to take home with the letter.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Cupcake Cards’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making cupcake cards through using a stencil provided and craft materials. It is particularly useful for days when greeting cards are given.
This hands-on activity, ‘My Family Tree’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making their own family tree. Students need to cut and paste the templates of leaves and shapes onto the template of a tree. They can then draw or …More
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