Evidence Based Learning

This comic uses Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to show pupils how different sentence types work together to create an engaging story. By breaking the text into simple (45%), compound (30%), and complex (25%) sentences, it helps children see how authors vary their writing for clarity, flow, and detail. The “recipe” idea makes grammar memorable and easy to understand, while reinforcing how balanced sentence choices improve both reading and writing.

High-sugar snacks and drinks can seriously damage your child’s teeth, leading to pain and even hospital treatment—so small daily choices really matter. Try swapping sugary treats for healthier options and encourage regular brushing to protect your child’s smile for the future.

KS2 Science lessons include:
• Animals
• Earth & Space
• Electricity
• Forces & Magnets
• Living Things
• Plants
• Rocks and Soils
• States of Matter
• The Water Cycle

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13428861

The super-bundle includes:
PowerPoint + Pupil Quiz + Teacher Guide for each of these topics:

Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Indus Valley
Romans in Britain
The Vikings
Anglo-Saxons
Tudors
The Victorians
World War II

Reading from screens can increase cognitive load because pupils must manage extra mental tasks such as scrolling, navigating menus, switching tabs, and ignoring notifications. These actions consume working memory that could otherwise be used for understanding and remembering the content.

In contrast, reading from a book provides a stable layout, fewer distractions, and clearer spatial cues, allowing pupils to focus more fully on meaning and comprehension.

For many learning tasks, such as deep reading, study, and reflection, books can therefore support more efficient thinking and better retention.

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This story is a gentle way to help children think about how they learn, not just what they learn. Using The Hare and the Tortoise makes ideas like planning, persistence, and reflecting on mistakes feel relatable and safe for younger children. It opens up simple conversations about trying different strategies, staying focused, and not giving up when something feels tricky – building early metacognition in a child-friendly way at home or in the classroom.

Problem solving isn’t about getting the “right answer” first time – it’s about helping children notice problems, think them through, plan a way forward, and then try, test, and adjust when things don’t work.

Nurturing creativity helps children become confident thinkers who can adapt, innovate, and persevere when learning gets tricky.

Critical thinking is one of the most powerful skills we can give children because it helps them move beyond just remembering facts to actually making sense of what they learn.

A growth mindset turns everyday classroom struggles into powerful learning moments. When pupils see mistakes as part of the process, effort as the engine of progress, and challenges as something to lean into, they become more resilient, motivated learners who don’t give up at the first hurdle.

The simple shift from “I can’t do this” to “I can’t do this yet” builds confidence, persistence, and a belief that ability grows with practice. Over time, this mindset doesn’t just improve outcomes – it changes how pupils approach learning itself.

Rosenshine Made Simple (with action steps)