Share the beloved holiday classic poem A Visit from St. Nicholas with your learners! This famous Christmas verse, also known as The Night Before Christmas or 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823 and still shapes modern visions of Santa Claus and Christmas magic.
This poetry reading comprehension pack includes:
The full text of the original poem beautifully illustrated
Two SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect,and author’s purpose questions
Four versions of written response question sheets for differentiated engagement
Event sequencing task
Cause and effect activity
Poem summary cloze activity
Crossword puzzle using vocabulary from the poem
Connect your students in KS2 and KS3/4 with this festive poem that has influenced Christmas celebrations and children’s beliefs for over 200 years! With visuals and tiered comprehension questions, this resource provides rich opportunities for reading fluency and analyzing classic figurative language. 'Tis the season for Christmas poetry enjoyment with an iconic wintry text!
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Differentiated worksheets designed to assist learners with the mental addition strategy of partitioning ones into helpful parts to reach and bridge a three-digit number. The worksheets utilize the part-part-whole model to partition the ones, allowing students to discover the number bond to ten, which in turn helps them arrive at the next ten. By adding the remaining part, students can find the final answer.
The worksheets are differentiated into four levels, (I use them with my year 3 class) catering to learners’ varying abilities. Additionally, each set includes five large sheets, ideal for small group teaching.
Next Step: Add 10s across a 100 Number Line Worksheets
Differentiated Worksheets for Subtracting Across Tens in Three-Digit Numbers
Help your Year 3 students confidently subtract across tens in three-digit numbers with this set of differentiated worksheets. Aligned with the White Rose Maths scheme (Year 3 | Autumn term | Block 2 – Addition and subtraction | Step 8: Subtract 1s across a 10), these worksheets are perfect for supporting a structured learning progression with mental subtraction.
This resource includes:
6 progressive levels of worksheets, each level designed with 2 A4 sheets.
Part-whole models and number lines included to provide structured visual support.
Levels are cleverly designed to gradually reduce visual aids, encouraging independent mental maths subtraction thinking.
Versions with and without chilli pepper level indicators for flexible use.
Ideal for students needing support at different levels of understanding, these worksheets will help build confidence and fluency in subtraction.
Follows on from: Add tens across a hundred
and Add ones across a ten
Next Step Subtract 10s across a 100 Worksheets
Enhance fluency in finding complements to 100 with this comprehensive resource designed for year 3.
It includes 14 worksheets using 100 squares, place value partitioning to find bonds, and number line representations.
Download now to help your learners master complements to 100.
Transport learners into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s bittersweet tale, “The Little Match Girl.” Vivid illustrations and varied questioning engage learners in years 3 through to year 8 with this timeless story perfect for the Christmas season.
This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:
A beautifully illustrated double sided retelling of the story
Three SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, sequencing, inference, vocabulary, true or false, cause and effect,and author’s purpose questions
Five versions of written response question sheets for differentiated engagement
Event sequencing tasks
Cause and effect activity
Story summary cloze activities
Vocabulary-based crossword puzzles using words from the text
Make an impact this holiday season with a rich selection of visual and written materials. Learners will connect with the beloved tale through leveled questions and activities aimed at improving reading fluency and analyzing this touching story. Share this poignant retelling and help students step into the magic of literature this Christmas!
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Rhetorical questions matching sheet.
10 scenarios (advertising, family, school, politics, etc.) and 10 matching rhetorical questions.
Learners have to match the rhetorical question to the topic by colouring the matching pairs the same colour or pattern.
Includes answer sheet.
The Nativity Story Comprehension Pack – A Festive Resource for Primary Learners
Engage your students this Christmas season with The Nativity Story Comprehension Pack, designed for Key Stages 2 and KS3. This carefully crafted resource offers two differentiated reading levels (Lexile 500L–700L for younger learners and 800L–1000L for older pupils) to make the story of the Nativity accessible, inspiring, and educational for all abilities. The resource includes a variety of engaging and thoughtfully designed activities to challenge and captivate learners while building essential reading skills. An advanced level version is also available
What’s Inside:
For each level, you’ll find:
Mixed-Style Activity Sheets: Including vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false questions, and written response tasks.
Two Multiple Choice Quizzes: Perfect for reinforcing comprehension in an interactive way.
Cloze Summary Exercises: Strengthen vocabulary and recall key details.
Two Crossword Puzzles: Fun and engaging practice for every learner.
Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Encourage reflective responses to the text.
Answer Keys Included: Save time with complete answers provided for all activities.
This resource is ideal for differentiated instruction, festive homework, Advent lessons, or quiet independent work. Beautifully illustrated and expertly written, this pack brings the Nativity story to life while supporting comprehension skills.
Extend the Learning:
Pair this resource with my other Christmas reading resources to bring even more learning to your classroom:
Christmas Fiction
Little Match Girl Reading Worksheets Christmas Story
Night Before Christmas: A Visit From St Nicholas, Christmas Poem
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
The Elves and the Shoemaker Reading Comprehension
Legend of Saint Nicholas Christmas Story
The Nutcracker Reading Worksheets
Christmas Non-Fiction
Short Biography: Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus - Single Page
Long Biography: Saint Nicholas - Double-Sided Reading Comprehension
History of the Christmas Tree Reading Activities 2 Levels
Christingles Reading Text + Fun Supporting Activities
Engage your students with the timeless lessons of kindness, generosity, and the magic of Christmas. Download now and make the holidays meaningful!
Differentiated short division worksheets with answer sheets.
5 days of progression / lessons to help children master short division.
L1 Worksheets - Short Division by 2 no regrouping (2 & 3 digits) - 2 Levels
L2 Worksheets - Short Division by 2 some regrouping (2 & 3 digits)- 3 Levels
L3 Worksheets - Short Division mixed divisors (2 digit), regrouping - 2 Levels
L4 Worksheets - Short Division mixed divisors (2 & 3 digits) regrouping - 3 Levels
L5 Worksheets - Short Division mixed divisors, tricky dividends including 0 (3 digit) - 2 Levels
Worksheets carefully designed to help children layout answers neatly and regroup numbers when needed.
This differentiated number line addition worksheet pack supports
*White Rose Year 3 | Autumn Term | Block 2 – Addition and Subtraction | Step 7: Add 10s across a 10. *
The set includes 8 worksheets at 4 carefully scaffolded levels (2 per level), helping children progress from simpler to more challenging problems/independent mental maths. Learners will practise adding multiples of 10 to three-digit numbers, reinforcing their understanding of number patterns and place value.
The pack also includes a version with chilli peppers marking each level (1 chilli = easy, 4 chillies = hard),
These worksheets can also be used for number line addition practice and recording mental maths thinking, making them versatile for guided work, independent practice, or extra support at home.
Perfect for differentiated learning.
Follows on from (White Rose Step 6) Add 1s across a 10 Worksheets
41 differentiated column subtraction worksheets for years 2-3
Help students gain subtraction fluency with this comprehensive pack of 41 subtraction worksheets optimized for years 2-3.
Differentiated subtraction problems on grid paper to reinforce place value concepts. The worksheets provide repeated practice with:
2-digit by 2-digit subtraction problems with and without regrouping
3-digit by 3-digit subtraction problems without regrouping
3-digit by 3-digit subtraction problems with regrouping across tens
3-digit by 3-digit subtraction problems with regrouping across hundreds
3-digit by 3-digit subtraction problems with regrouping across tens and hundreds
Mixed 2-digit by 3-digit subtraction problems with and without regrouping
To build problem-solving skills, alternate versions are included where students must set up the subtraction problems themselves on grid paper.
With 41 unique worksheets that progressively increase difficulty, students get the repeated, standards-aligned practice they need to master subtraction concepts and gain fluency. Answer keys included.
Designed for years 2-3, but also useful for basic skills remediation up to year 5. Use these subtraction worksheets for in-class practice or homework to help boost subtraction skills!
Doubling and halving using partitioning for 2, 3, & 4 digit numbers.
Doubling and halving frames differentiated worksheets.
Doubling related to multiplying by 2 and halving related to dividing by 2 with matching sum.
Includes blank versions for further differentiation.
Includes x2 times table PowerPoint with numerous animated slide pages, 1 page of which represents x2 as doubling.
A4 Double-sided Titanic Reading Comprehension.
Differentiated question sheets (higher 16, lower 10) with answers.
1 SAT style multiple choice question sheet.
Answers are included for all levels and styles of questions.
Reading sheet is a comprehensive overview which includes information about the construction, maiden voyage, passengers and crew, life aboard the Titanic, disaster, sinking, aftermath, and legacy.
Nativity Comprehension: Advanced Resource for Key Stage 3-4
Explore the Nativity narrative with this carefully researched and written educational resource tailored for secondary school students. Designed for advanced readers (Lexile 1000L–1400L), this pack offers historical, cultural, and theological insights.
Compatible with my lower level Nativity Reading Resources - available individually or as a bundle!
What’s Included:
Comprehensive (double-sided) Historical Narrative Summary: In-depth exploration of the Nativity story, detailing the political, cultural, and religious context of first-century Palestine, including Mary and Joseph’s journey, the birth of Jesus, the significance of shepherds and Magi, Herod’s threat, and the family’s flight to Egypt—highlighting themes of divine purpose, cultural intersection, and human resilience.
Advanced Mixed-Style Activity Sheets: Includes vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false questions, and analytical written responses.
Two Multiple Choice Quizzes: Includes a 2-page and a 3-page version to assess comprehension with thought-provoking questions.
Two Levels of True or False Questions: Catered to challenge varying levels of critical thinking.
Cloze Summary Exercises: Build vocabulary and reinforce key details.
Crossword Puzzle: Engage learners with a thematic, knowledge-building challenge.
Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Encourage reflective, in-depth responses to the text.
Answer Keys Included: Effortlessly mark all activities with complete answers provided.
Perfect for Religious Studies, English, or humanities curriculum enrichment. Supports differentiated learning across secondary school settings.
KS2-3 Nativity Reading Worksheets - The Nativity Story Reading Activities
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Non-Fiction
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Single-Sided Biography: Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus
Double-Sided Biography: Saint Nicholas - In-Depth Reading Resource
Persuasive advert examples.
7 A4 persuasive example adverts.
Using persuasive adjectives, superlatives and comparatives, bossy verbs, exaggeration, rhetorical questions etc.
Dive into the holiday spirit with this enchanting collection of four Christmas reading resources. Enjoy three classics: ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clarke Moore, and Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Match Girl’ and ‘The Little Fir Tree.’ Experience the joy and wonder of Christmas through Moore’s vivid poetry, and explore poignant tales of compassion and resilience in Andersen’s cherished stories.
This collection also includes an educational resource that traces the History of Christmas Trees from pagan symbols to beloved holiday centerpieces. Discover the impact of historical figures and cultural traditions on how these trees are decorated.
Accompanied by a variety of differentiated worksheets—ranging from SAT-style questions to vocabulary-building activities—this collection ensures a rich and engaging learning experience for all students. Share the magic and lessons of the season through these timeless stories and informative resources.
Position, direction and movement, anti-clockwise, clockwise, fractions of turns
*Review clockwise and anti-clockwise turns by means of animated images of clocks and 11 other fun animated revolving images.
*Learn quarter, two-quarter/half, three-quarters and four-quarters/whole fractions of a circle
*simple following instruction game to review clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after watching a birds-eye animated image of a man standing on a divided circle making animated turns.
*In pairs practice turning a pencil clockwise and anti-clockwise quarter, half, three-quarter and whole turns prior to or after viewing an example.
PowerPoint whole-class teaching resource
Two page worksheet (in word & PDF format) using the same pencil turns image to consolidate learning.
History of Christmas Trees: Differentiated Reading Comprehension Pack
Explore the captivating history of Christmas trees with this detailed reading comprehension pack, ideal for December reading sessions or holiday-themed history lessons.
TWO DIFFERENTIATED READING LEVELS:
• Years 3-5: Clear, accessible text with age-appropriate vocabulary
• Years 6-10: Rich, detailed content with advanced language and deeper historical insights
Journey through the evolution of Christmas trees, from ancient civilizations’ use of evergreens to contemporary festivities. Discover how evergreen branches featured in ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Celtic winter celebrations, Saint Boniface’s famed oak tree, and the development of the tradition by German families. Learn about Martin Luther’s role in adorning trees, Queen Victoria’s influence on its global popularity, and the progression from simple candles to today’s electric lights. The text also addresses the rise of artificial trees, environmental aspects of tree farming, and notable displays like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
INCLUDES 8 RESOURCES FOR EACH LEVEL:
• Engaging informational text on Christmas tree traditions
• Comprehension quiz with multiple-choice questions
• Double-sided traditional written response sheets
• Interactive mixed-style question sheets, including:
Sequence of events
Vocabulary exercises
True/False questions
Multiple choice questions
Written responses
Fill-in-the-blanks
• True/False quiz sheets
• Missing word cloze summary activities
• Two distinct crossword puzzles
• Answer keys for all activities
Enhance your holiday lessons with this comprehensive pack on the history of Christmas trees!
Higher Text - Estimated Lexile Level: 900-1100L (suitable for upper primary to secondary readers).
Lower Text - Estimated Lexile Level: 500-700L (suitable for lower primary readers).
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
Christingles Fun Reading Activities
Irregular past tense verbs worksheet.
18 easy to read sentences: but with the simple present form of the verb being used ( crossed out text)...children have to read the sentence and rewrite it underneath changing the verb for the irregular past tense spelling of the verb.
Irregular past tense verbs supplied in a text box.
Easy to differentiate: remove text box, less or more sentences, don't strike through verb etc.