This collection features 11 beloved traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Fisherman and His Wife
Little Red Riding Hood
Jack and the Beanstalk
King Midas & The Golden Touch
The Princess and the Pea
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Thumbelina
Kate Crackernuts
Billy Goats Gruff
Diamonds and Toads
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each traditional tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets.
Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these classic stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
Explore the charm and tradition of Christmas with my ‘Xmas Trees Collection’ bundle. This resource includes Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Fir Tree,’ a tale that captures the life journey of a fir tree destined to become a cherished Christmas symbol. Complementing this story is ‘The History of the Christmas Tree,’ an educational exploration that delves into how these evergreens evolved from pagan icons to festive centerpieces. This bundle is perfect for KS3 (and upper KS2) learners and educators looking to enrich their holiday experience with historical insights and heartwarming narratives.
This collection features 10 traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Golden Goose
The Brave Little Tailor
The Mouse, The Bird and The Sausage
Beauty and the Beast
The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
Thumbelina
The Ugly Duckling
Billy Goats Gruff
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and writing responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these timeless stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
This collection features 9 traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
Puss in Boots
Snow White
The Underground Princess
Cinderella
Tattercoats
Aladdin (and the Magic Lamp)
The Ugly Duckling
Kate Crackernuts
Diamonds and Toads
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these classic stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
This collection features 9 beloved traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
Snow White & Rose Red
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Hansel and Gretel
Rapunzel
Rumpelstiltskin
The Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
Kate Crackernuts
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each traditional tales / fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 3-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these classic stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
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.
Celebrate the magic of the season with our Christmas Classics Reading Bundle, featuring four timeless stories that will captivate and inspire young readers. This enchanting collection includes:
"A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore: Experience the magic of Christmas Eve in this iconic poem that introduced Santa’s joyful spirit.
"The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen: A touching tale of hope and kindness amidst life’s challenges.
"The Little Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen: A heartwarming story of gratitude and the journey of a small tree longing for a purpose.
"The Elves and the Shoemaker" by the Brothers Grimm: Discover the joy of giving in this classic tale of generosity and unexpected help.
Each story brings to life the spirit of Christmas, weaving themes of compassion, resilience, and the joy of giving. Perfect for classrooms or at-home reading, this collection is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share the timeless values of the holidays!
Immerse your learners in the enchanting world of Christmas with this delightful collection of five beloved holiday classics and a two non-fiction texts. Explore the magic of the season through the timeless words of Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Hans Christian Andersen’s cherished tales, “The Little Match Girl” and “The Little Fir Tree,” the Grimm Brothers’ tale “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” and a lovely retelling of "The Nutcracker."
Non-Fiction Texts examine The History of The Christmas Tree and Christingles.
This captivating collection is complemented by a wide range of differentiated worksheets, ensuring that every learner can engage with the material at their own pace and level. From SAT-style multiple-choice questions to classic written responses, sequencing activities, cloze exercises, and vocabulary-building crosswords, these worksheets provide a comprehensive and joyful learning experience.
Share the magic of the season with your learners through this captivating collection of holiday classics and engaging worksheets.
Embark on a journey through Christmas past and present with my ‘Holiday Traditions Explored’ bundle. This educational package combines four insightful resources:
’The History of the Christmas Tree,’ tracing the evolution of Christmas trees from ancient times to the present.
’Christingles Information Text,’ which delves into the rich history and symbolism of Christingles since 1747, exploring their role in community gatherings and their ties to The Children’s Society charity.
’Saint Nicholas Biography,’ offering a detailed look at the life of Saint Nicholas, his contributions to Christmas traditions, and his lasting legacy as the beloved Santa Claus.
’Saint Nicholas Biography,’ Single PAge Version
Ideal for learners looking to understand the deeper meanings behind these festive customs.
This collection features 10 beloved traditional tales specially adapted for differentiated reading instruction:
The Clever Prince
The Swineherd
The Old Woman in the Forest
The Frog Prince
Sleeping Beauty
The Bremen Town Musicians
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Little Mermaid
Kate Crackernuts
Billy Goats Gruff
Pied Piper of Hamelin
Each fairy tale resource includes reading passages leveled at multiple difficulty levels, along with numerous comprehension worksheets. Worksheets feature a variety of question formats including multiple choice, short answer, and written responses, ensuring educators can provide the perfect level for their students.
With 2-5 differentiated reading levels per tale, these resources allow teachers to challenge, support, and engage all learners with these timeless stories. This traditional tales collection is ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual reading comprehension practice.
Phonics Spelling Home Learning Pack.
honics book + phonics worksheets
Includes 100s of pages of worksheets covering the majority of the UK phonics covered during reception, year 1 and year 2 at school.
Designed by a year 1 school teacher and used in many schools around the world
Special bundle price with my best phonics resources.
Limited time offer, available only during Covid19 school closures.
Reading comprehension mega pack of 84 fables, available as a bundle download at great value. This pack includes all the most famous classic fables such as “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Fox and the Stork,” and “The Lion and the Mouse.” and many, many more.
Each fable comes with an answer sheet and is easy to print on one A4 page.
Plus, many fables are differentiated at three levels to accommodate different reading comprehension abilities.
Don’t miss out on this comprehensive resource for improving reading comprehension skills.
Auxiliary Verbs To Be, To Do, To Have Task Cards and Worksheets
This engaging resource helps learners master auxiliary verbs to be, to do, and to have in past, present, and future tenses. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 learners, it includes:
60 Task Cards (20 per verb): Learners fill in the correct form of the verb on the provided recording sheets.
Cut-and-Stick Worksheets: Learners cut, sort, and stick verbs into past, present, or future categories under the correct subjects (e.g., I, he, they). These sheets can also be used as simple write-on worksheets or homework.
Matching Posters: Completed versions of the worksheets for reference or display.
Answer Sheets
Ideal for English Language Arts, ESL/EFL/ELL, and Grammar lessons, this resource supports differentiated learning and reinforces essential verb skills in an interactive and hands-on way!
Animated & illustrated PowerPoint introduction to prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meaning of (base) words.
Most common prefixes and suffixes covered.
Each prefix or suffix is presented with 10+ logical examples in an engaging style. Think-pair-share activities for each prefix or suffix.
Slide Order:
Review of base words quickly covered with an identify the base word activity.
Explanation and examples of common prefixes: ‘re’, ‘un’, ‘mis’, ‘pre’, and ‘dis’.
Each prefix then followed with a think-pair-share activity.
20+ examples of words with the prefix then shown for students to self check against.
Explanation and examples of common suffixes: ‘-ful’, ‘-less’, ‘ly’, ‘er’, ‘est’
Each suffix followed with a think-pair-share activity
20+ Examples of words with the suffix.
Quite a long slide show if all done at once (whole lesson perhaps). Could be used to introduce/review just prefixes or suffixes in one lesson by showing only 1 half of the presentation. Some slides could also be hidden.
Other than a brief explanation and examples for each prefix or suffix, I’ve tried to keep it quite straight forward so that their isn’t too much lecturing or reading required.
Recommend students use mini-whiteboards for the think-pair-shares or list on paper the examples pairs or small groups can come up with.
Been designed with ESL grade 3, 4 and 5 students as the target pupils, so repetitive language used with vocabulary building as a desired outcome.
Use these writing frames to help Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 students write stories.
8 story idea writing frames with suggested words to help students write interesting stories. Appropriate possible word choices for characters, and setting and a selection of appropriate key phrases, adjectives and verbs which writers could incorporate into their stories. All or just a few of the words can be used. Although it may seem to a teacher or tutor that the plot is predetermined by the word selection children can write a multitude of different stories by selecting fewer or more words, putting words in different orders and by adding their own extra words and information to create a different story each time. (Differentiation by outcome)
Designed to help young writers expand their vocabulary and have fun writing.
Fronted Adverbials Word Mat.
“Fronted Adverbials are words or phrases at the beginning of a sentence which are used to describe the action that follows.
A comma is usually used after the adverbial.”
Fronted adverbials listed under time, frequency, location, manner and degree.
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.
3 double-side, engaging, and effective writing worksheets which students really enjoy.
An interesting but simple three word sentence with a noun and verb is provided; children then rewrite them to make them much more interesting by adding adjectives to the noun, adverbs to the verb and additional information.
My students really love doing these and always come up with delightful, fascinating, improved sentences which help them with longer pieces of written work and their understanding of the power of adjectives and adverbs to make writing come alive.
PDF version (Sasson font) and editable Word version (Comic Sans) uploaded.