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The greenhouse effect investigation
Our planet is constantly affected by different forces and factors – many of which are caused by humans. We often hear about something called “the greenhouse effect”… but what is it? The greenhouse effect is when our planet heats up due to harmful gases collecting in our atmosphere. This simple investigation will show you how it happens!
Night and day investigation
What causes us to have a night and a day? Why is it night on one side of the Earth but day on the other? Let's investigate!
Life cycles card game
This game is designed to help you revise the key stages in different life cycles. The aim of the game is to collect all four stages in each life cycle.
Cleaning water experiment
In this activity you will learn how to clean some water!
Spot the unstressed vowel words
A passage of text containing words that have unstressed vowels. Children need to read through and underline any of these words they can find.
Spelling unstressed vowel words
A list of words that contain unstressed vowels. Children are asked to identify the vowel that is not heard clearly when the word is spoken.
Punctuation practice
A list of sentences with no punctuation, which children need to re-write inserting the correct punctuation.
Punctuating correctly
Sentences to cut up and then sort into two piles: 'correctly punctuated' and 'incorrectly punctuated'.
Punctuating a paragraph
Children are asked to read an unpunctuated passage and rewrite it with the correct punctuation.
Spelling patterns: The prefix con-
Words with the prefix con- and their definitions have been muddled up. Encourage your child to read them and then draw lines matching them up.
Perspective in writing
A passage of text that includes the perspective of three characters; children need to answer questions prompting them to think about the different points of view.
Spelling patterns: numerical prefixes
Cards for children to cut out and re-arrange so that they have made various words with numerical prefixes.
Illustrating a text
Children need to read a paragraph of text and then use the imagery in it to guide them to draw a picture of what is described.
Haiku themes
Examples of three haikus. Children are encouraged to read them and work out what they are about and what the common theme is.
Forming words with prefixes
Sentences with gaps that need to be filled by words with prefixes. Children are encouraged to think about which prefixes have been used to form the words.
Expressing point of view
This worksheet prompts your child to write a letter stating their point of view about a library being built in their town or village.
Improve your child's handwriting in 8 weeks
Handwriting is a crucial life skill, but how can you help your child write neatly and legibly? Our eight-week learning pack is packed with information and tips from handwriting experts, as well as fun and practical steps you can take to help your child put theory into practice.
Expanding vocabulary
This worksheet encourages your child to extend their vocabulary by looking at three different adjectives and then thinking about three alternative words that could be used for each.
Creating dramatic effects: drama and tension
An extract of text in which the writer has built up drama and suspense; children need to think about the ways in which this has been achieved.
Creating comic effect
An extract from a playscript. Children are asked to read the text and think about the techniques used to create a comic effect.
Building words with prefixes
A list of words with various prefixes. Children are encouraged to find out the definition of these words using a dictionary or from their own knowledge.
Analysing perspective
A passage of text that shows the writer has a clear perspective on a proposed supermarket. Children are encouraged to write an explanation of the writer's point of view about the development.
Using figurative language: similes and metaphors
A passage of text containing similes and metaphors. Children need to read the definition of each and then highlight each in different colours.
Using figurative language: hyperbole and personification
A passage of text containing hyperbole and personification. Children need to read the definition of each and then highlight each in different colours.