Cyril learns about the hour hand and the minute hand on a clock and how to tell the time. He is learning about how you know when it is something O' clock by looking where the hour hand and the minute hand are .

Cyril learns what a subtitle is and how he can use the information that he has on squirrels to write separate paragraphs about different things to do with squirrels. This is a simple introduction on sub headings and simple paragraphs which can be used to help children how to organise ...

Cyril has a piece of writing on squirrels to try and read and understand. He learns that it is easier to chunk the information into groups and write separate paragraphs. This first video explores how to decide what information should go to together. This is part of a two video series on paragraphs.

Cyril learns to order coins according to their value and realises that there are only a certain number of coins that we use....we don't have a 3p coin!

Cyril thinks that the size of the coin relates to the value. He soon discovers that this is not always the case. Use this video to explain the different values of coins to children.

A look at similes and how they can be used when writing poems.

What do we need to do to words to make them plural? This looks at what we need to do to the ends of words and gives some handy tips to remember how the words change.

Have you ever wondered what different people like to eat? Have a go at coming up with some tasty meals for people to eat. How creative can you be? There are some tips involved to help the children to think what they could plan for them to eat.

An informative video that explains what nocturnal animals are and focuses on information about bats.

This video explains the difference between the two hands on a clock and looks at times in analogue and digital. There are also some time problems to solve using television programmes.

A video describing an event in the past that came as a result of a prolonged period of drought. Watch this video alongside the other video on drought conditions to show your children the devastating effects of drought.

This video gives information about when and where to use capital letters and different types of punctuation in sentences.

Cyril carries on giving tips and safety advice on how to stay safe and respect the countryside.

Cyril ventures out into the countryside and soon realises that it can be full of dangers! This video shows you with the help of a naughty little girl the things that you should do to keep yourself safe and sound!

Cyril the squirrel shares some information about red squirrels....some of them are even members of his family! This is a fun way to learn some basic facts about red squirrels and the habitats they live in.

This video contain photographs taken in Eyam in Derbyshire where the great plague killed 80% of its inhabitants.

Cyril looks at a number pattern and finds out by looking at what is happening between the numbers that the pattern is getting smaller.

Cyril is flummoxed! He thinks that Mrs Chapman is trying to trick him with a number pattern! He soon learns that it is quite easy to find missing numbers in a pattern if you look at the difference between the numbers and that some patterns can get bigger and smaller all in the same pattern.

Cyril has to try and work out the mystery numbers by looking at a sequence of numbers and working out what is happening between the numbers to get the right answer.

This video explains what can happen as the result of a drought and the conditions that can cause them.

Cyril decides to be adventurous and programme Bee Bot with lots of different instructions. He soon learns that although it can be fun to experiment , it is usually better to plan ahead as a disaster happens!

Cyril learns that he has to know which two whole tens a number comes between to find the next whole ten. He uses the rounding rhyme he has learnt before to help him.

Cyril explains how the pause button works on a Bee Bot. He uses this to programme Bee Bot and uses it in a series of instructions.

Cyril learns that he has to know which 2 whole tens a number comes between on a number line to be able to decide which whole ten a number is nearest to.

Cyril explains how to programme Bee Bot to get him to do a full turn on the spot. He explains this in quarter, half and three quarter turns.

Cyril is a bit confused because he thinks Mrs Chapman has bought him a new phone! He soon learns that a homophone is a word that sounds the same but is spelt differently.

Cyril learns that he can use counting on on a number line to help him to work out a subtraction calculation. This is another way of teaching children how to subtract 2 two digit numbers using a different strategy.

Cyril gives instructions of how to use the forward, backwards and right turn button on the Bee Bot. Unfortunately Cyril gets run over in the process!

Cyril explains what all the buttons a Bee Bot mean. This video would be useful as an introduction to using this programmable device.

This video shows children looking at real minibeasts in the classroom setting discussing what they look like and how they move. They are collecting adjectives for later use when writing minibeast poems.

Why do we need to use describing words in our writing? This video gives examples of how to use adjectives and adverbs to make writing more interesting for the reader.

This video gives basic information about a range of mini beasts. This could be used as Part of a science lesson on mini beasts.

This video could be used as a stimulus for writing poems about mini beasts. It explores some of the things that different mini beasts do.

Cyril thinks he now knows how to estimate and uses his knowledge to estimate the length of mustachios in cubes! As you will see he is getting very confident with measuring!

Cyril uses a simpler ruler to measure the length of pencils. he gets much better as he goes along! Use this as a simple way of introducing children to rulers and measurement.

Cyril the squirrel learns that he can use his eyes to order the length of mustaches but that it is more accurate to check his guesses with a ruler and measuring in centimetres.

Cyril uses a ruler to measure different objects. He remembers that he needs to start at the zero on the ruler.

Cyril the squirrel learns what the word estimate means. He estimates the number of different units of non standard measurement to measure the length of a pen.

Cyril discovers how to order things from the shortest to the tallest and also learns different vocabulary associated with comparing height. He uses non standard units of measurement to check that his estimations are correct!

Cyril is not sure what a ruler is or how to use one. This video explains exactly how to do just that!

Cyril teaches Mrs Chapman about tally charts and shows her how to write a tally and use this information to find things out.

Grab yourself a pen, and draw yourself a Venn! Cyril learns about Venn diagrams and what the overlapping bit in the middle is all about!

Cyril needed to find a way of representing the Smarties he had in his tube! This video explains how symbols can be used in the form of a pictogram to represent data. He learns how to interpret what he has found out using mathematical vocabulary related to data handling.

Cyril the squirrel finds a nice lady called Carol who can help him to sort information into a Carroll diagram! He explains that this is one way of organising information.

Cyril uses the data on a bar chart to learn vocabulary associated with data handling. This video shows you what you can find out from the information and the types of questions that can be asked about a set of data.

Cyril finds out what a bar chart is and how it can be used to represent information. Use this video when teaching a unit on data handling.

This video explains the concept of data handling and gives a brief overview of the different ways that data can be collected and represented. There are separate videos that follow that look at each type of data handling in more detail.

This is a short description of what a fairy tale is. It gives examples of the types of characters that you might find in a fairy tale and gives some story titles that the children might have heard of as well as some of the features of fairy tales and traditional tales

This video gives information about the gunpowder plot, what happened, who was involved and the events that happened as a result.

This presentation encourages children to think about the sizes of different types of settlements and asks the children who live in Alvaston in Derbyshire to think about where they live. This could be used a stimulus to get children to think about the place that they live in and compare ...

This is the traditional story of the gingerbread man. Use this to tell the original story and then use the other video I have posted if you want to encourage the children to change the ending and give it a bit of a twist!

This video explains that the ending to a traditional fairy tale can be changed and given a bit of a twist. This is a good way of getting children to change one element of a story and give it their own personal touch.

This short video gives some examples of the ways that you can use the titles of fairy tales and turn them into anagrams for the children to guess the names. This is a fun starter for a similar activity.

Cyril learns that using the word "said " all the time can make his writing a bit boring! Here he finds different words that he can use to make it more interesting for the reader.

Cyril learns that synonyms are words that mean the same. He finds out by playing the synonym game that using different words that mean the same thing can make writing more interesting to read.

Cyril is expecting to see a silly cow, but then realises he has got it wrong and he is learning about syllables! In this video he finds out how to hear to different parts in words and how to clap out syllables to help him with his spelling.

Cyril knows that someone has stolen some letters in a word and in this video he explains to Mrs Chapman what has happened. This is a fun way to get children to understand the concept of contractual apostrophes. Use this video when teaching letters and sounds phase 6 or when teaching apostrophes.

Cyril sings a catchy little song that reminds him what contractual apostrophes are. In this video he looks at more words that have got contractual apostrophes in them and explains how they work. Use this in letters and sounds phase 6 or when teaching apostrophes.

Cyril learns about compound words in this fun matching game! He finds out how splitting words up can help him if he wants to try and spell longer words. Use this video to help children find compound words and to help them to write and spell longer words by splitting them up.

If you want to teach children the concept of Antonyms then let Cyril help you by playing the antonym game. Here he explains what antonyms are in a fun activity.

Cyril is puzzled about what a caption is. This video shows him what they are and how he can use them. This would be a useful video to use when teaching about explanation texts.

Use the pictures on this slide to encourage children to come up with descriptive words and phrases that will help them write their own poems about clouds. I have played the track "Both sides now" by Ronan Keating in the background as the children have looked at the images.

Here are some photos and images that you can use with your children around the senses, encouraging them to think of descriptive words that will help them to write a simple autumn poem.

Cyril wants to learn to count in French but he soon realises that he has to be able to do it in English first! Use this as a fun way of teaching the numbers to 20 in French and to consolidate counting to 20 in English!

Cyril is stressing about his visit to his French Cousin Cecile. Here he learns the colours in French and English. Use this video to show young the names of the colours in French.

Cyril uses what he knows about solving word problems to find a quarter. This video would be useful when teaching word problems and fractions. Join Cyril and join in the fun!

Cyril shares his little rhyme which helps him to find a quarter. This is very catchy and children can use this to help them to remember how to find a quarter.

Cyril learns how to solve a word problem using fractions - in this case finding half of a number. use this video when teaching problem solving or when teaching about halves.

Cyril has a tricky word problem involving subtraction to solve. watch and see how he solves it using a number line to help him, using the steps that he knows he has to go through to solve a word problem!

Cyril uses what he knows about the steps he needs to go through to solve a number problem. In this video he shows different ways of solving an addition problem.

Ever wondered where to start when trying to solve a number problem? Let Cyril explain to you the steps that you need to take to make sure that you get the right answer! Use this video when teaching problem solving, addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.

Cyril the squirrel wants to know some basic words and phrases in French so he can meet his French cousin! Use this video as a starter for beginning to learn French.

Cyril learns that a sentence is a complete thought or idea. Use this video to explain sentences to children.

Cyril learns how important it is to use capital letters and full stops in sentences. Use this as a reminder for children before any writing activity.

Cyril struggles to count his array when using bigger numbers. He learns a crafty trick to make this easier by finding 10x in the array and this helps him to get the answer.

Cyril is puzzled by a punctuation mark. He soon learns that these need to be used in writing when you are asking a question.

Cyril learns that a comma can be used to break up longer sentences and in lists. He has a long list of things to do as you will find out!

Cyril learns how to find the values of numbers by partitioning tens and units numbers. This would be useful when teaching place value and addition.

Cyril learns all about the less than sign and how he can use it to compare two numbers. He also learns a trick involving a snappy crocodile to help him which your children will love!

Cyril the squirrel learns all about the greater than sign and how he can use this to compare 2 numbers. He learns a trick that you can use with your children about a snappy crocodile!

Cyril learns the difference between full stops and exclamation marks and has fun shocking Mrs Chapman!

Cyril finds out how to use speech marks properly when writing down what people say in dialogue. This is a simple demonstration of how to use speech marks and explains how a new line should be used for a new speaker.

This activity shows you how to work out multiplication calculations using arrays. Use this as a mental starter to a lesson on multiplication.

Cyril learns how to multiply 2 numbers by using counters to show how many groups of how many he has got. This is a good way of showing children how to create multiplication arrays.

Cyril has a problem! he needs to share his toys out equally between himself and his friend but he is not sure how to do it. This fun activity shows children how to divide a set of objects into 2 equal piles. Use this as a starter or reminder for a lesson on division.

If you are forever showing your children the correct way to form their numbers then this is something for you. Cyril explains how he sometimes gets them the wrong way round as well! Use this video every day as a quick reminder for children.

Cyril will help your children learn to apply what they have learnt about finding half of a 2D shape to finding half of a 3D shape.

Children can join Cyril and use what they have learnt about halving other 2D shapes and apply the same principles to finding half of a triangle.

Cyril learns about inverse operations and how these can be used to check whether calculations are correct. Use this when studying addition or subtraction

This fun activity will explain to children what an inverse operation is and how they can use this to check a calculation is correct. use this with a unit on addition and subtraction.

Pictures and information about houses and homes have changed over time from the Saxons to the present day.

A step by step guide of the things you need to consider with the children when planning a scientific investigation. This could be used on an interactive whiteboard and each slide used for discussion, using post it notes to collect information needed for each slide.

Pictures to encourage children to think about how different it would be living on a narrow boat and living in a house. these pictures can provoke discussions about the differences between living on the land and on the water, thinking about hobbies, amenities etc.

Information about the Derby MP Samuel Plimsoll who revolutionised the ship building industry by inventing a mark to go on the sides of ships which indicated overloading of cargo ships, saving the lives of many sailors.

Stimulus pictures to help children to think about vocabulary that they can use to create a mysterious effect when writing stories or poetry. Play some atmospheric music in the background to create the atmosphere. Have subdued lighting and you will be amazed what the children can come up ...

Ever wondered how you find half of a shape? This fun activity will help children understand how to do this. This could be used as a mental starter at the beginning of a fractions lesson or in the plenary

Use this video to encourage children to think about words associated with Autumn using the senses. I have played the soundtrack Forever Autumn in the background by Jeff Wayne as this adds an extra dimension.

This activity shows you how to take one number away from another within 20 using a number line by counting back.

This activity shows you how to add together 2 numbers on a number line by starting at one number and adding on another.

This shows you how to use a number line to add 2 numbers together within 10. Use this as a mental starter at5 the beginning of your lessons.