This is a non-fiction (fact file) reading comprehension based around WW1. Designed for year 2 pupils to fit within a remembrance topic: Differentiated into “Chilli Challenges” and introduces them to some different question types and inference in preparation for the SATS. The Chili Challenges provide you with some valuable evidence for SATs judgments and moderation. Could be used as Guided reading resource. Also includes a scaffolded version for a lower ability group to work on independently. It focuses on a small section of the text and uses the Colourful Semantics ideas to help them build sentences relating to the text.

A 4.2 metre timeline display of the History of Computing. Great for the perimeter of IT suites/classrooms.

This is a non-fiction (fact file) reading comprehension based around Beaded Dragons. Designed for year 2 pupils to practice for their Year 2 reading SATs paper. There are 2 different versions, one for your working at and above pupils and one for those that may require more support. This reading comprehension could be used as guided reading resource for both years 2 and 3.

A fun, engaging and addictive game for pupils to learn their times tables. Includes 11 PDF game sheets (2-12 times tables) with instructions on how to play. Tried and tested in school to great effect.

This is a non-fiction (fact file) reading comprehension based around life during World War 2. Designed for year 2 pupils to rehearse reading comprehension to support the SATS tests. • Differentiated into a task for those working towards greater depth, working at the expected standard and those working towards the expected standard. There are a variety of questions and answer types in order to prepare them for the year 2 SATS. • The tasks provide you with some valuable evidence for SATs judgments and moderation. • Could be used as Guided reading resource. Also includes a scaffolded version for a lower ability group to work on independently. It focuses on a small section of the text and uses the Colourful Semantics ideas to help them build sentences relating to the text.

This is a reading journal based around the text The Pirates Who Lived Next Door by Jonny Duddle. It was designed to support teachers in year 2 to collect the evidence needed for the Y2 SAT’s however, it would be very suitable for year 3. Based around the Worcestershire reading journal extracts, this booklet focuses on the following areas of reading: Make a plausible prediction about what might happen based on observation and inference. To infer based on evidence drawn from the text. To infer by putting ourselves in the character’s shoes. To use evidence to support our ideas by looking at the language the author has used. To use speech and thought bubbles to show what the characters may be thinking and feeling. Use a story mountain to internalise and retell the story. Use a double bubble to compare this text to similar texts. Complete a running record to evidence a child can read 90 words per minute. At the end of the booklet, you will find a handy assessment sheet with the Y2 reading statements for working towards the expected standard, working at the expected standard, and working at greater depth. I created this for my own year 2 class to work alongside our writing sessions based around this text. The booklet provided valuable evidence to support the Y2 moderation process.

This is a reading comprehension based around the Christmas Story/ Nativity. Designed for year 2 pupils to practice for their Year 2 reading SATs paper. There are 2 different versions, one for your working at and above pupils and one for those that may require more support. There is also a pre-cursive and cursive file to suit your children’s needs. This reading comprehension could be used as guided reading resource for both years 2 and 3 or a homework resource.