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Growth Mindset Question Cards and InfoGraphic
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Growth Mindset Question Cards and InfoGraphic

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Included in this 12 page download are over 10 Questions to encourage students to have a Growth Mindset rather than a Fixed Mindset. Additional-A4 page with all the questions included - this can be stuck into a homework diary, students should be encouraged to read it and answer the questions on a daily or weekly basis. Ideal for PSHE/Tutor Time and/or Circle Time for KS1.
Phonics and Lowercase Letter Formation (EYFS/KS1)
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Phonics and Lowercase Letter Formation (EYFS/KS1)

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This resource is a HUGE pack. It includes 3 sets of each letter with dotted font PLUS a small picture at the top that corresponds phonetically with the letter. In total there are 3 pages per sound making the resource a total of 80 Pages. That's three phonics workbooks OR you can use one copy for tracing with pencil, the other two you could laminate and use as 'write n wipe' boards. Check out the preview!
Morning Mystery Challenge Questions for Early Years and Key Stage 1  (EYFS/KS1)
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Morning Mystery Challenge Questions for Early Years and Key Stage 1 (EYFS/KS1)

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Thinking Skills is an integral feature of the Foundation Stage. This resource includes 120 cross-curricular questions. Choose one question to display EVERY morning for the children and make it part of CT. This will encourage those weaker students to participate. You can choose several children to answer the question or the class as a whole. You can use this as part of your assessment, questions you should ask yourself- -Can children ask questions and express the need to find out more? - Are they self-critical? Do they accept suggestions from others? Are they open to challenge? -Can they sort, order and classify information? -Can they brainstorm? -Do they appear confident? This resource will develop a high quality thinking environment in the Early Years. It will enhance learning and enable quality thinking experiences. Included- 120 Questions in Powerpoint Format (I have also included the pdf, if you want to print and laminate you can) This resource can also be used for Year 1.
Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 1)
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Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 1)

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Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 81 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) This is the first set (50 sight words with activities to match, the second set can be found in my shop!) Sight Words Activity Pack Set 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-words-activity-pack-set-2-11158940 Or you can buy both together Sight Words Activity Pack 1 and 2 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923
Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 2)
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Sight Word Activity Pack (Set 2)

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This is the second set of my Sight Word Activity Pack. You can find the link below to the first set. Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 82 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) You can find the first set here - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-activity-pack-set-1-11158937 Or you can buy both together here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923
January Writing Pack for Emergent Readers and Writers for EYFS/KS1
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January Writing Pack for Emergent Readers and Writers for EYFS/KS1

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January Writing Pack Age/Year Group Early Years and Key Stage 1 Total Pages in download ❤ 38 File Type PDF Resource Content This writing activity pack is for the month of January (other packs can be found in my shop!) and is perfect for emerging readers and writers. Ideal for English Creative Writing Lessons and/or for Early Finishers. Included are over 30 printables - no prep required, just print, staple and go! Perfect for late EYFS/ KS1 but may help weaker lower KS2 students. ❂ Includes one page for EVERY single day in January including weekends (if you need to send homework - these are perfect!) ❂ One topic word mat (these are great and should be laminated) ❂ One picture word mat (should also be laminated for long-term durability) You can use this pack year after year EVERY January! Check the preview! Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive! @ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly. TOU Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Polly Puddleduck ©2017
Christmas Games Pack for your classroom or your living room!
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Christmas Games Pack for your classroom or your living room!

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These games can be used in the classroom, however, I made them for my own family for Christmas and thought I would share them as a Christmas Games Pack. When the Queen's speech is over and the Christmas soaps haven't started yet, try out this fun pack! Suitable for ALL ages and guaranteed to fill your day with giggles and cheer! Included in this 65 page pack 2 Games Big Charades and Little Charades (includes over 80 Game Cards)
Fun Time Filler Christmas Quiz 2016
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Fun Time Filler Christmas Quiz 2016

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This fun Christmas Quiz is filled with lots of festive cheer! Included in this download One powerpoint presentation -32 Questions (questions cover a whole variety of Christmas related things, music, movies, Christmas Dinner, Rudolph and more...) Suitable for children aged 7-11 Merry Christmas! :) Other Christmas Resources can be found here: Christmas/Winter Emergent Writing Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-winter-emergent-writing-literacy-pack-11152379 Christmas Games https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-games-pack-11175898 Winter Maths and Literacy Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-maths-and-literacy-pack-ks1-11162722 Winter Writing and Poetry Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-writing-and-poetry-pack-11168636 Elf Themed Activity Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elf-themed-literacy-and-maths-activity-pack-11166056
Spelling and Reading - Word Family Board Games
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Spelling and Reading - Word Family Board Games

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Word Families are an important part of Spelling and Language Acquisition. Included in this pack are 10 Word Family Board Games. Word Families included but not limited to are- -ab -ad -ag -am -an -ap -at -ed -en -et -ig -in and many more!! These board games are a MUST HAVE for your classroom! Students can play in groups of 2 or 4!
Word Family Reading and Writing Carousel Centres
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Word Family Reading and Writing Carousel Centres

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Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern - they have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound. For example, at, cat, hat, and fat are a family of words with the “at” sound and letter combination in common. This pack contains 7 ‘family’ groups. -at -ad -ab -ag -an -am -ap The download includes several differentiated printable worksheet pages, tracing to writing whole words and sentence formation. The pack also includes one complete set of match up games. Can be used during carousel reading activities, morning centres and or at literacy challenge areas. This pack encourage child-led learning!
Christmas Phonics Board Games
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Christmas Phonics Board Games

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Students should roll the die, say the sound plus a word that starts with that sound… There are silly activities included that they must do should they land on a task square! Have fun with these! 17 games - 2/3 players per game Enough for a whole class
Spelling and Reading - Word Families Activity Pack 2
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Spelling and Reading - Word Families Activity Pack 2

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Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern - they have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound. For example, at, cat, hat, and fat are a family of words with the "at" sound and letter combination in common. This pack contains 3 'family' groups. -et -ed -en The download includes several differentiated printable worksheet pages, tracing to writing whole words and sentence formation. The pack also includes one complete set of match up games. I have other packs in store for other Word Families.
Word Lists: Help with Writing
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Word Lists: Help with Writing

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These word mats provide examples of words that may be included in many first stage reading books. It is helpful if children have a list of words stuck in the front of their RRB. These lists should be glued into reading record folders and children should highlight the word ‘green’ when they can read it. These word lists can also be used during creative writing time. Download includes 5 lists and 5 additional ‘worksheets’. These can be used for homeworks/spelling books/literacy books.
February Writing Activity Pack for EYFS/KS1
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February Writing Activity Pack for EYFS/KS1

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This writing activity pack is for the month of February and is perfect for emergent writers. Included are over 34 printables - no prep required. Perfect for late EYFS/ KS1 but may help weaker lower KS2 students. Check out the preview.
Writing a Biography
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Writing a Biography

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Research skills are a vital component in all areas of the curriculum. This pack will allow students to independently research and understand the importance of using relevant and irrelevant information. They will need to decipher and be able to pinpoint things that are necessary and things that aren’t. There are several writing templates, cover pages and a report templates. (25 pages in total). This would make an excellent project, one that can be completed at home and/or during Literacy/Library lessons. Check out the preview!
Healthy Eating Resource Pack (EYFS/KS1)
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Healthy Eating Resource Pack (EYFS/KS1)

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This 37 page download includes over 30 Photos showing healthy food. There are a few 'unhealthy' pictures. These are great for discussion in EYFS/KS1 when covering the Unit Healthy Eating and Teeth. A great game for EYFS is 'What shall I put in my trolley today?' I have included one image of a trolley that can be used for this game. This download does NOT include worksheets. These images can be used for display purposes, circle time, talking and listening exercises and/or for ESL Learners covering basic vocabulary. If you are interested in worksheets you can also take a look at my other Healthy Eating and Teeth pack. Healthy Eating and Teeth https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/healthy-eating-and-teeth-for-eyfs-ks1-11177794