The Literacy Shed
The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources with teaching ideas suitable for use in the primary classroom. There are some fabulous animations to use as stimulus for writing.
Meteor Multiplication
Shoot the meteors that have the answers to the multiplication questions. This will really test your knowledge of all your times tables! There are three levels of difficulty.
Fruit Splat - Compare Equations
Compare the addition, subtraction and multiplication equations by using the greater than, less than or equals to signs. Use either the timed or untimed mode.
When is Chinese New Year?
Find out the dates of each Chinese New Year over a period of 12 years together with the associated zodiac animals and Chinese calendar dates.
Evacuation
Information, pictures, posters and photographs from the Imperial War Museum about the Evacuees from towns and cities in Britain during the Second World War.
The Roman Empire in the First Century
Meet the Emperors, poets and historians of Rome and learn about life in the first century. There is information on family structure and weddings, as well as details of the different classes of citizens such as senators, partricians and slaves.
Easter Bunny
Find out why bunnies are associated with Easter time and about the tradition of the Easter bunny leaving Easter eggs.
Who is Georgia O'Keeffe?
Take the time to look at the world of Georgia O'Keeffe who painted mountains, skulls and flowers.
Kids Web Japan
Lots of information about Japan. Suitable for children aged 10 to 14 years of age, this site will tell you what you want to know about the daily life, culture, climate, traditions, economy, history and geography of this nation.
The Poetry Zone
An inspirational poetry site with all sorts. If you are between 4 and 18 you can send in your poems to be published. There are ideas for teachers on how to teach poetry. Read interviews with poets and find contact details for poets who visit schools.
