This worksheet, ‘5Ws and How of Valentine’s Day’ provides a structured diagram that helps students identify the who, what, when, where, why and how of Valentine’s Day. It is a great visual graphic that can be used as a comprehension activity and to generate meaningful class discussion.
This questioning and predicting worksheet ‘A Costume Party’ supports students to predict the outcome of a narrative text. It is aimed at encouraging students to write about what will happen next based on the clues provided in the story, and provides questions to help them map out their ideas. It also asks students questions to …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘A Series of Atypical Events’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about a party and skiing accident. 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 …More
This worksheet, ‘A Special Day’ is a great writing prompt that encourages students to write freely using their own creative ideas on how they could make someone else’s day special. Some students may find it difficult to motivate themselves to write creatively but this writing prompt gives students enough freedom to explore many ideas, encouraging …More
This worksheet, ‘ABCs of Valentine’s Day’ provides an alphabet grid that students can use to develop their vocabulary and brainstorm different ideas about Valentine’s Day. This is a fun and simple resource that can be used effectively before, during or after an activity and across ability levels. It can also be utilised during individual, pair …More
This worksheet, ‘Acrostic Poem of Valentine’s Facts’ is a fantastic quick activity to brainstorm facts and ideas about Valentine’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 from the word ‘Valentine’s’ to list facts or ideas that they …More
This worksheet, ‘Brainstorming Compliments’ is a fantastic resource to have students develop an understanding of the meaning of a compliment. It asks students to brainstorm compliments that they could give to their friends or family and provides two examples to get started. Compliments can be challenging for students that find it difficult to focus on …More
This worksheet, ‘Cupid’ is a fun and interesting resource to prompt discussion and writing about the quality of ‘love’. Students are asked to fill out a profile about Cupid, one of the most prominent symbols of Valentine’s Day. Following this, students are encouraged to think of a person who is loving, either a family member …More
This finding meaning in text exemplar ‘Extrapolation of Information’ shows students how to find the implicit and explicit meaning of a narrative text. It introduces students to the principles of layered storytelling and uses a practical example to explain how to identify the directly stated meaning, as well as the not-directly stated meaning, which is …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘Friends Aren’t Always Fair’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative about a girl who is being teased. It is aimed at encouraging students to recall specific details from the text, to look critically at words in order to ascertain their particular meaning in context, to examine how …More
This analysing text worksheet ‘Great Minds Think Alike’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about two best friends. 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 and to look critically at …More
This writing prompt, ‘Happy Times’ helps students to write about the best time they have ever had with a friend. It encourages students to think about friends and fun times and is aimed at broadening students’ writing and language skills.
This hands-on activity, ‘Heart-Shaped Cookie Recipe’ provides step-by-step recipe instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home whilst helping them to understand the process of procedural writing. This resource gives students the opportunity to study the structure of a recipe and the language of instruction. It is a great example to prompt …More
This set of ‘I Heart School Stickers’ can be printed directly onto sticker paper. It is formatted for Avery Code C2247.
This full colour ‘I Love You Around the Globe’ illustration can be reproduced for classroom use. It depicts children from a variety of countries saying ‘I love you’ in their native languages and is a fun and educational addition to a classroom display to promote international cultural awareness.
This analysing text worksheet ‘Impressionists’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about an excursion to an art gallery. It provides a practical example for students of how to deconstruct a text in order to gain a deeper understanding of its purpose, then put this together with what they already know …More
In the fictional ‘Kanye’s Diary’, readers find out how Kanye makes friends and has fun at summer camp. It provides opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This worksheet, ‘Key Dates in the History of Valentine’s Day’ provides a vertical timeline with space for students to explore key events using the dates provided. The timeline spans the period from Ancient Roman times to today and includes key dates relating to the history of Valentine’s Day. This resource allows students to demonstrate their …More
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Flower Potato Stamp’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making flower potato stamps to be used for art and craft activities. It is particularly useful when creating greeting cards for days like Mother’s Day …More
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Heart Potato Stamp’ provides step-by-step instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home. This resource directs students through the process of making heart potato stamps to be used for art and craft activities. It is particularly useful when creating greeting cards for days like Mother’s Day …More
This hands-on activity, ‘Make Your Own Valentine 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 Valentine cards through using a stencil provided. It is also particularly useful for other days when greeting cards are given, such as Mother’s or Father’s …More
This hands-on activity, ‘Pink Play Dough Recipe’ provides step-by-step recipe instructions for students to follow in the classroom or at home whilst helping them to understand the process of procedural writing. This resource gives students the opportunity to study the structure of a recipe and the language of instruction. It is a great example to …More
This worksheet, ‘Roses are Red’ is a great writing prompt that uses the beginning of the well known poem, Roses are Red. Students are given the freedom to complete the poem using words of their own. It enforces the concept of rhyming words and the simple structure of an ABCB four-line poem.
The paired texts, ‘Samuel’ and ‘A Special Little Boy’ concern a boy who has autism. The story is told first from the perspective of Samuel’s doctor’s daughter, then by the doctor. They provide opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This analysing text worksheet ‘Staying Cool’ supports students to use various strategies to understand a narrative text about a very hot day. 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 examine how a text is …More
This worksheet, ‘Symbols of Valentine’s Day’ assists students in identifying various symbols associated with Valentine’s Day. It provides a platform for interesting discussion on signs and symbols and can be used as a quick, enjoyable activity without preparation.
This worksheet, ‘The Origins of Valentine’s Day’ is a fantastic resource that encourages students to engage with the history of Valentine’s Day. It provides a brief summary of the legend and history of Valentine’s Day and is followed by a comprehension activity to consolidate understanding. It is an enjoyable and simple resource that can be …More
This extrapolation of information exemplar ‘The Skating Accident’ shows students how to find the implicit and explicit meaning of a narrative text. It encourages students to ask questions to find the directly stated meaning of the story, then to find the deeper, not-directly stated meaning of the story.
This Valentine’s Day themed bunting can be reproduced and used as part of a colourful classroom display. The bunting is formatted as two flags per page. Each flag includes cut-out holes allowing them to be strung together and hung in the classroom.
This black and white Valentine’s Day themed bunting can be reproduced, coloured in and used as part of a decorative classroom display. The bunting is formatted as two flags per page. Each flag includes cut-out holes allowing them to be strung together and hung in the classroom. Full-colour Valentine’s Day themed bunting is also available.
This worksheet, ‘Valentine’s Day Crossword’ provides students with the opportunity to use skills including vocabulary, reasoning and spelling to find the correct Valentine’s Day words to complete the puzzle. It encourages students to identify and understand the terms being used and to build on their vocabulary of key words used during Valentine’s Day. An answer …More
This worksheet, ‘Valentine’s Day Figure Match-up’ is a fun and engaging activity to explore interesting Valentine’s Day facts and figures. Students must match each fact to its corresponding figure by either cutting out or drawing links. This resource encourages students to think logically and analytically to ascertain the most likely answer. An answer sheet is …More
This worksheet, ‘Valentine’s Day True or False’ is a thought-provoking worksheet that requires students to asses the truth of facts about Valentine’s Day. Many students may presume the answers quickly only to realise their assumptions were not correct which can lead to interesting discussions and further research into Valentine’s Day related topics. An answer sheet …More
This worksheet, ‘Valentine’s Day Unscramble’ is a great activity that encourages students to study the sounds and spellings of words associated with Valentine’s Day. Students will be challenged to unscramble letters to find common words used during Valentine’s Day celebrations. An answer sheet is also provided.
This worksheet, ‘Valentine’s Day Word Search’ gives students the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and improve their spelling of words associated with Valentine’s Day. Students must scrutinise the spelling of each word on their list, ensuring new vocabulary is committed to memory with the correct spelling.
This set of ‘Valentine’s Desk Cards’ is a great resource that provides a simple way to acknowledge Valentine’s Day. These desk cards can be cut out by students or left on their desks as a nice surprise to start the day! They are available in two different designs and formatted as one card per page.
This Valentine’s poem is a great example of a simple ABCB structured four-line poem. It is written in simple language and provides a great opportunity to explore the concept of rhyming words and rhythm.
This Valentine’s poem is a great example of a simple ABCB structured eight-line poem. It is written in simple language and provides a great opportunity to explore the concept of rhyming words and rhythm. It also offers supporting actions to each line so that students can accompany the words with movements.
This Valentine’s poem is a great example of a simple ABCB structured eight-line poem. It is written in simple language and provides a great opportunity to explore the concept of rhyming words and rhythm.
This set of ‘Valentine’s Stickers’ can be printed directly onto sticker paper. It is formatted for Avery Code C2247.
This worksheet, ‘Ways to Say I Love You’ is a fantastic resource that encourages students to recognise the different ways ‘I love you’ is expressed throughout the world. Students are required to match the correct language to the appropriate phrase. This worksheet can be used as a prompt for interesting discussions about language and multiculturalism. …More
This worksheet, ‘Funny Homophones’ provides an explanation of homophones along with some common examples. It promotes an understanding of why correct spelling is important whilst introducing the concept of using homophones as a play on words. Examples of common homophones used on greeting cards such as ‘I love ewe’ are accompanied by pictures. Students are …More
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