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41 resources of this type, across every elementary subject.

Preview of Adjectives Word Bank
English / Language Arts 2nd 3rd

Adjectives Word Bank

Themed adjective banks (appearance, feeling, weather, character) for descriptive writing.

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Preview of Algorithms — Vocabulary Mat
Computing 1st 2nd

Algorithms — Vocabulary Mat

Algorithm, sequence, loop, debug, input, output — defined with kid-friendly examples.

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Preview of Cooking Vocabulary Reference Card
Design & Technology 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Cooking Vocabulary Reference Card

A printable A5 reference card for primary cooking lessons — 30 key cooking verbs with child-friendly definitions and illustrations. Fold and laminate for individual use in DT sessions.

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Preview of Daily Routine Vocabulary — Picture Cards
EYFS & Early Years Pre-K K

Daily Routine Vocabulary — Picture Cards

Picture cards for the language of the EYFS day: tidy up time, snack, register, carpet, choosing. Useful for EAL learners and any child who finds school language an effort.

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Preview of Data Types — Numbers, Text, Booleans
Computing 5th 6th

Data Types — Numbers, Text, Booleans

What programmers mean by different data types — integers, floats, strings, booleans, lists.

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Preview of EAL Math Vocabulary — Picture Cards
EAL & New Arrivals 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

EAL Math Vocabulary — Picture Cards

40 essential math words for EAL learners — add, subtract, equals, more, less, half. Each with a visual cue and example sentence.

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Preview of EAL Science Vocabulary — 40 Picture Cards
EAL & New Arrivals 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

EAL Science Vocabulary — 40 Picture Cards

40 high-frequency science words organised by topic — life, materials, forces, earth and space — with picture cues and example uses.

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Preview of EAL Sentence Stems — Cross-Curricular Pack
EAL & New Arrivals 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

EAL Sentence Stems — Cross-Curricular Pack

Sentence starters for every part of the school day — answering questions, giving opinions, explaining work, asking for help. Print, laminate, give the child their own copy.

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Preview of Ecosystems Vocabulary Mat
Science 4th 5th

Ecosystems Vocabulary Mat

Producers, consumers, decomposers, habitats, biotic, abiotic — the language of ecology.

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Preview of Feelings and Emotions — Vocabulary Mat
PSHE & SEL 1st 2nd

Feelings and Emotions — Vocabulary Mat

Twenty emotion words grouped by intensity. Helps children name and talk about feelings.

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Preview of Figurative Language Guide
English / Language Arts 4th 5th

Figurative Language Guide

Similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia and hyperbole — with examples.

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Preview of Forces Vocabulary Mat
Science 4th

Forces Vocabulary Mat

Key terms: gravity, friction, air resistance, water resistance, upthrust, balanced/unbalanced.

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Preview of French Animals Vocabulary
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

French Animals Vocabulary

12 French animal words with pronunciation and a 'guess the animal' game.

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Preview of French Body Parts Vocabulary
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

French Body Parts Vocabulary

12 French body-part words with phonetic guide and the song 'Tête, épaules, genoux et pieds'.

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Preview of French Body Parts Vocabulary
Languages 1st 2nd 3rd

French Body Parts Vocabulary

12 essential French body parts with pronunciation guide and 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' song adaptation.

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Preview of French Days and Months
Languages 3rd 4th 5th

French Days and Months

French days of the week and months of the year — with the song 'Lundi matin'.

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Preview of French Food Vocabulary
Languages 3rd 4th 5th

French Food Vocabulary

Common French food words — fruits, vegetables, meals, drinks, and a market role-play script.

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Preview of French Greetings & Farewells — Vocabulary Mat
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

French Greetings & Farewells — Vocabulary Mat

12 essential French greetings and farewells with phonetic pronunciation guide for non-specialist teachers.

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Preview of French Numbers 1–20
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

French Numbers 1–20

French numbers 1 to 20 with phonetic guide. Includes counting song, number bingo template and quick-fire game ideas.

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Preview of German Classroom Objects
Languages 3rd 4th 5th

German Classroom Objects

German words for common classroom items — book, pen, desk, board — with pronunciation and classroom scavenger hunt.

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Preview of German Greetings & Numbers 1–20
Languages 3rd 4th 5th

German Greetings & Numbers 1–20

Combined German starter pack — greetings, farewells, numbers 1–20, with phonetic guide.

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Preview of Homophones — Tricky Word Pairs
English / Language Arts 2nd 3rd 4th

Homophones — Tricky Word Pairs

12 commonly-confused homophone pairs explained — there/their/they're, your/you're, to/too/two.

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Preview of Music Notation Basics
Music 3rd 4th

Music Notation Basics

The staff, treble clef, note names and basic note values explained.

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Preview of Music Vocabulary Mat
Music 2nd 3rd 4th

Music Vocabulary Mat

Twelve essential music terms — pitch, tempo, dynamics, melody, harmony and more — defined for elementary students.

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Preview of Musical Dynamics and Tempo
Music 2nd 3rd

Musical Dynamics and Tempo

The Italian terms every young musician needs — piano, forte, allegro, andante and more.

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Preview of Narrative vs Non-narrative Texts
English / Language Arts 3rd 4th

Narrative vs Non-narrative Texts

Tell the difference between narrative and non-narrative writing. Sort 12 examples by type.

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Preview of Non-fiction Text Features
English / Language Arts 3rd 4th

Non-fiction Text Features

Headings, captions, glossaries, indexes, sidebars and more — the parts of a non-fiction book and what they're for.

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Preview of Prefixes and Suffixes Reference
English / Language Arts 3rd 4th 5th

Prefixes and Suffixes Reference

Common prefixes and suffixes with meanings and examples. Helps with spelling and word-meaning detective work.

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Preview of Rhythm Vocabulary Mat
Music 2nd 3rd 4th

Rhythm Vocabulary Mat

Note values and rhythm terms in plain English — for non-specialist primary teachers leading music.

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Preview of Rivers, Mountains & Coasts — Geographical Vocabulary
Geography 3rd 4th 5th

Rivers, Mountains & Coasts — Geographical Vocabulary

Essential geographical vocabulary for landforms — meander, estuary, summit, peninsula, delta and more, with diagrams and example sentences.

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Preview of Spanish Animals Vocabulary
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

Spanish Animals Vocabulary

12 Spanish animal words and a guess-the-animal game.

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Preview of Spanish Colors
Languages 2nd 3rd

Spanish Colors

10 Spanish colors with pronunciation and a color-by-number activity.

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Preview of Spanish Days and Months
Languages 3rd 4th 5th

Spanish Days and Months

Spanish days of the week and months of the year with phonetic guide.

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Preview of Spanish Family Members
Languages 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Spanish Family Members

Spanish words for family members — mother, father, siblings, grandparents — with pronunciation and family tree activity.

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Preview of Spanish Family Vocabulary
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

Spanish Family Vocabulary

Spanish family-relationship words and a 'Mi familia' speaking activity.

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Preview of Spanish Food Vocabulary
Languages 3rd 4th 5th

Spanish Food Vocabulary

Spanish food words with role-play café script.

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Preview of Spanish Greetings & Farewells
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

Spanish Greetings & Farewells

Essential Spanish greetings and farewells with phonetic guide. Use as a vocabulary mat or quick reference poster.

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Preview of Spanish Numbers 1–20
Languages 2nd 3rd 4th

Spanish Numbers 1–20

Spanish numbers 1 to 20 with phonetic guide and three teaching games.

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Preview of The 7 Elements of Art — Vocabulary Mat
Art 3rd 4th 5th

The 7 Elements of Art — Vocabulary Mat

Line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space — the basic building blocks of every artwork.

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Preview of What is a Network?
Computing 4th 5th

What is a Network?

How devices connect — networks, the internet, servers, IP addresses, Wi-Fi explained simply.

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Preview of World Religion Festivals — Learning Mat
Religious Studies (RE) 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

World Religion Festivals — Learning Mat

A desk reference or display mat covering the major festivals of each world religion — what they celebrate, when they happen, and key practices and symbols associated with each.

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