This pack includes guided reading plans for the following text: The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith (years 4/5) In total there are 10 guided reading lesson plans, covering each of the chapters in the book. Each plan contains a 'reading and responding to the text' activity which is designed to be completed with the class teacher with the reading group. There are then follow up independent activities which the children can then complete during the remainder of the week. All of these activities are closely linked to each of the reading assessment focuses and these are listed at the beginning of each plan. Each plan also has a list of difficult words which the children can check the meaning of before the teacher led session, space to list the names of the children who are working on the text and a space for a teacher notes and evaluation. The plans have been written by an experienced primary school teacher and have been tried and tested in the classroom.

A second pack of our new 'Can you describe me' range.A great resource to help with the teaching of descriptive writing. Included in this pack are 10 x A4 posters each showing a different character. Around the outside of the character are a number of key questions to help the child describe the character. Pictures range from monsters to human characters. All images provided thanks to our link with iclipart.com

A great resource to help with the teaching of descriptive writing. Included in this pack are 10 x A4 posters each showing a different character. Around the outside of the character are a number of key questions to help the child describe the character. Pictures range from monsters to human characters. All images provided thanks to our link with iclipart.com

A special monster pack of our 'Can you describe me' range.A great resource to help with the teaching of descriptive writing. Included in this pack are 10 x A4 posters each showing a different monster like character. Around the outside of the character are a number of key questions to help the child describe the character. All images provided thanks to our link with iclipart.com

The second of our 'Can you describe me?' character monster pack. A great resource to help with the teaching of descriptive writing. Included in this pack are 10 x A4 posters each showing a different monster like character. Around the outside of the character are a number of key questions to help the child describe the character. All images provided thanks to our subscription to clipart.com

These A4 differentiated word vocabulary mats are an essential tool for any child and would be perfect laminated and stored in boxes in the middle of the table. The mat focuses on writing a set of instructions. The mat gives helpful sentence starters for the beginning, middle and end of a set of instructions as well as possible adverbs, verbs and adjectives that could be used. There are also two examples of sets of instructions that the children can use to uplevel or improve their own piece of writing. The attached images show each mat but each pack includes: Mat 1 for the less able pupils (one A4 sheet) Mat 2 for the middle ability pupils (one A4 sheet) Mat 3 for higher ability pupils (on A4 sheet) Mats 4 and 5 - examples of model instructions (could be laminated back to back with one of the above mats) The resource is colourfully designed with the colours linked to the language through colour system. However any child can use these mats regardless of whether they are using this system.

These A4 differentiated word vocabulary mats are an essential tool for any child and would be perfect laminated and stored in boxes in the middle of the table. The mat focuses on writing a persuasive letter. The mat gives helpful sentence starters for the beginning, middle and end of the letter as well as possible adverbs and adjectives that could be used. There is also an example of a persuasive letter that the children can use to uplevel or improve their own piece of writing. The attached images show each mat but each pack includes: Mat 1 for the less able pupils (one A4 sheet) Mat 2 for the middle ability pupils (one A4 sheet) Mat 3 for higher ability pupils (on A4 sheet) Mat 4 - an example of a model persuasive letter (could be laminated back to back with one of the above mats) The resource is colourfully designed with the colours linked to the language through colour system. However any child can use these mats regardless of whether they are using this system.

These A4 differentiated word vocabulary mats are an essential tool for any child and would be perfect laminated and stored in boxes in the middle of the table. The mat focuses on writing a persuasive advert. The mat gives helpful sentence starters for the beginning, middle and end of the advert as well as possible adverbs and adjectives that could be used. There is also an example of a persuasive advert that the children can use to uplevel or improve their own piece of writing. The attached images show each mat but each pack includes: Mat 1 for the less able pupils (one A4 sheet) Mat 2 for the middle ability pupils (one A4 sheet) Mat 3 for higher ability pupils (on A4 sheet) Mat 4 - an example of a model persuasive advert (could be laminated back to back with one of the above mats) The resource is colourfully designed with the colours linked to the language through colour system. However any child can use these mats regardless of whether they are using this system.

A great resource to support the teaching of different reading skills. These can be printed into cards and laminated for children to use but also printed larger to use as posters for the classroom. This pack focuses on the skills of summarising, predicting, identifying the meanings of unknown words or phrases and creating and answering higher order questions about a non fiction text. This resource can be used with any information text. Included in this pack are: 1 x Teacher's Guide Card 4 x Role Posters (Summariser, Word Finder, Predictor, Question Master) 1 x Summariser Worksheet 1 x Word Finder Worksheet 1 x Predictor Worksheet 14 x Question Master Cards with a range of different higher order questions which can be used with any information text. The posters are colourful, attractively designed and contain fun clipart images thanks to our link with clipart.com

This 58 slide PowerPoint is the perfect revision tool for the KS2 literacy curriculum In total 17 different types of puncutation are covered with each term covered over at least two slides. Slide 1 - a multiple choice quiz where the term is given and the children have to then choose from four possible definitions. Slide 2/3/4 - the correct definition is given. This is then followed by an activity for the children to complete which will consolidate their understanding of the type of punctuation. Depending on the type of punctuation, some have the definition and activity on the same slide whilst others covering 3 separate slides. Terms covered - apostrophe, brackets, bullet points, capital letters, colon, commas, dash, direct speech, elipsis, exclamation mark, full stop, hypen, indirect speech, paragraph, question mark, semi colon, speech marks, The punctuation types are listed in alphabetical order meaning they are quick to locate and use as and when appropriate. This resource is perfect for that little and often revision and can either be displayed on the interactive whiteboard or given to pupils to work through on their own devices. Contributed by one of our resource makers, Michael Spalton, this is a fantastic resource for Year 6 pupils.

This pack includes guided reading plans for the following text: Viking Boy by Tony Bradman In total there are 21 guided reading lesson plans, covering each of the sections in the book. Each plan contains a 'reading and responding to the text' activity which is designed to be completed with the class teacher with the reading group. There are then follow up independent activities which the children can then complete during the remainder of the week. All of these activities are closely linked to the new National Curriculum objectives and these are listed at the beginning of each plan. Each plan also has a list of difficult words which the children can check the meaning of before the teacher led session, space to list the names of the children who are working on the text and a space for a teacher notes and evaluation. The plans have been written by an experienced primary school teacher and have been tried and tested in the classroom.

A great resource for children when they are story writing. On this Literacy mat are 27 different openings for a story organised under headings. Examples include: 1. “Help me, I’m stuck and I cannot get out!” sobbed Louise. 2. Kiran stared at the open space and began to cry. Enclosed in this pack: 1 x Colour Copy (A4) 1 x Black & White Copy (A4 but can be enlarged to A3)

Perfect for early formation of numbers. Sheets cover the digits 0 to 9.

An useful resource for any KS1 classroom. Within this set are 12 vocabulary cards showing the months of the week. Each vocabulary card is attractively designed (colour coded) and can be seen clearly from a distance. Each card is approximately 24cm by 8cm in size.

A simple but effective resource idea for any Early Years or KS1 classroom. Enclosed in this pack are 26 A4 posters showing every letter of the alphabet. Note that for ‘x’ the image of a fox is included with the ‘x’ underlined.

A perfect display resource for any Key Stage 2 classroom preparing for the end of key stage SPAG test. This display pack comes in two sizes 26 A4 posters that can be stuck to the window, hung across the centre of the room or used to create a display. 26 small poster cards which can easily be stuck into books and used as a revision guide for pupils (16 cards per A4 sheet) Grammar terms include - adjective, noun, article, preposition, tense, subordinate clause, phrase, adverb, antonym, abstract noun, common noun, collective noun, abstract noun, prefix, suffix, verb, pronoun, synonym, homophone, clause, conjunction, passive verb, active verb and plural. There is also one title page.

An excellent teaching resource/aid which shows children the different types of connective and when it is appropriate to use them. This six poster pack includes: 1x A4 Title Page Poster 1x A4 Time Connective Poster with examples. 1x A4 In Addition Connective Poster with examples. 1x A4 Cause and Effect Connective Poster with examples 1x A4 Explaining Connective Poster with examples. 1X A4 Opposition Connective Poster with examples. The six A4 posters are colourfully designed and many of the poster include a clipart image - thanks to our link to iClipart. This pack is great to use as a display in the classroom or why not give the children these posters to have on their tables when they are required to use them?

This essential display pack consists of seven A4 posters diplaying the seven new areas of learning in the foundation stage. The titles on the posters are: Understanding the world Mathematics Physical Development Literacy Expressive Arts and Design Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language