I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Want a cute and purposeful ‘Growth Mindset Display’ to brighten up your classroom? Simply print these growth mindset questions to display on a wall or bulletin board. It’s a useful element that children can use to question each other when reflecting on their work. These work great during a plenary or as questions to use as exit tickets.
Included:
15 growth mindset questions in portrait formation on a bright and cheery striped background.
These posters coordinate well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-area-display-bright-stripes-12167366
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-motivational-posters-12360998
Set up your classroom quickly with this display of the year 2 common exception words. Alternatively, these make great flash cards or can be used in your pocket chart or on your washing line. Four word cards per A4 sheet.
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You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-word-mat-common-exception-words-12312069
Practice reading the year 1 common exception words with this roll and read game. Included are 8 games which cover all the tricky words for the year 1 curriculum. Also included is a blank game so you can create your own game using word which suit your pupils, theme or topic.
There are two versions included: one with cute backgrounds and one plain.
This is a great resource for home learning too.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506
Motivate both your students and yourself with these cute and colourful growth mindset posters. They are sure to brighten an area of your classroom. Included are 16 posters in portrait formation.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-questions-display-bold-colours-12364565
Motivate both your students and yourself with these cute and colourful growth mindset posters. They are sure to brighten an area of your classroom. Included are 16 posters in landscape formation.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-poster-bundle-12361248
Enhance your students’ understanding of the concept of “one less” with this comprehensive set of worksheets designed for a week-long practice!
What’s included:
-5 worksheets, each tailored with two levels of differentiation
-Every worksheet features a stimulating challenge to promote critical thinking
-An open-ended investigation activity to deepen comprehension
Ideal for classroom use or as homework assignments, these worksheets effectively reinforce the fundamental concept of “one less,” serving as an introduction to subtraction. Engage your students in meaningful learning experiences with this valuable resource.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/stem-sentences-for-the-maths-working-wall-12353527
Discover our dynamic teaching slides designed to make introducing verbs in grammar lessons both engaging and effective. Perfectly aligned with noun knowledge, these slides are versatile for use in whole class instruction or small group activities. Five of the slides are formatted as printable worksheets, offering interactive learning opportunities. Students will benefit from a variety of activities, including sorting, identification tasks, and thought-provoking challenges. Additionally, the resource includes three verb search worksheets to reinforce learning and provide extra practice. Enhance your grammar lessons with these comprehensive and hands-on teaching tools.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-common-exception-words-blue-stripes-12170275
Introduce your little learners to this exciting CVC Christmas worksheet pack. Designed specifically for EYFS or lower KS1 pupils, this engaging resource features 10 worksheets that help children use their phonics skills while having fun.
Each worksheet presents a picture of an item hidden in a present, and children will use their knowledge of letter sounds to correctly write the name of the object. The worksheets encourage letter sound recognition, letter formation, spelling practice, and the development of early reading skills in a playful, hands-on way.
The pack also includes corresponding answer sheets, making it easy for teachers and parents to assess progress and provide support where needed. Perfect for individual practice or group activities, this resource is an ideal addition to any EYFS phonics curriculum.
Key Features:
10 worksheets focused on phonics and letter sounds
Corresponding answer sheets for easy assessment
Encourages spelling, letter recognition, and early reading
Fun, themed activity to keep young learners engaged
Suitable for both classroom and home learning environments
Give your pupils the tools they need to become confident in their letter sounds with this delightful worksheet pack.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-learning-fun-maths-worksheet-bundle-13117292
Discover the fascinating journey of a pumpkin with our comprehensive educational resource designed for teachers and students alike. This engaging product includes everything you need to explore the life cycle of a pumpkin in an interactive and hands-on way.
Product Includes:
5 Engaging Worksheets: Thoughtfully designed to guide students through the stages of a pumpkin’s life cycle, these worksheets feature a mix of activities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.
Answer Sheets: Make grading a breeze with our included answer sheets, ensuring you have everything you need to assess student understanding effectively.
Vocabulary Word Mat: Available in two formats—printer-friendly black and white and vibrant full-color—these mats are perfect for reinforcing key terms and concepts related to the pumpkin life cycle.
Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Cards: Enhance group work with our versatile card sets. Choose from two versions: one with labels attached for quick reference, and another with separate labels for an interactive matching activity. These cards are ideal for collaborative learning, display purposes, or as a hands-on learning tool.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or homeschooling, this resource makes learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin engaging and fun. Perfect for autumn-themed lessons or any time of year, it’s a must-have for any educator’s toolkit.
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Math Fun Bundle, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 pupils. This delightful set of 14 Christmas-themed worksheets is perfect for enhancing math skills through engaging and seasonal activities.
Bundle Includes:
14 Festive Worksheets: Each sheet features a vibrant Christmas theme to capture young learners’ imaginations while they practice essential math skills.
Color & Printer-Friendly Versions: Worksheets are provided in both full color and easy-to-print black and white formats, making them adaptable to any classroom or home setting.
Answer Sheets Included: Save time with comprehensive answer sheets for quick and easy assessment.
Bonus Game: Enjoy a festive game that can be played solo or with a friend, adding a fun, interactive element to learning.
Worksheet Topics:
Identifying Patterns: Help students recognize and create patterns with Christmas-themed visuals.
Creating Patterns: Encourage children to develop their own patterns using holiday motifs.
Identifying & Matching Numbers (0-10): Strengthen number recognition and matching skills with festive illustrations.
Identifying sets of more or less: embed those key skills
I Spy Counting: Engage in counting practice with Christmas-themed “I Spy” worksheets, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
Perfect for continuous provision in early years and key stage 1 classrooms, this bundle provides a festive twist on essential math skills, ensuring that learning is both fun and effective. Make your holiday season both merry and educational with these engaging worksheets.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-clip-cards-numbers-to-10-13094528
Bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom with our festive-themed clip cards, perfect for helping students practice number recognition up to 10. Featuring adorable images of reindeer, mince pies, gingerbread men, and more, these 55 clip cards are an engaging way for students to subitize and recognize numbers in both digit and word form. Each card presents various visual representations, including ten frames and pictures, with three possible answers for students to choose from.
Students can select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg, or paper clip to the card. For added durability, consider laminating the cards so that students can use a dry erase marker to circle their answer—an ideal option for tough spot activities. Alternatively, print them on paper for students to complete and hand in as a quick and effective plenary at the end of a lesson. These versatile clip cards are a fun and festive way to reinforce key math skills during the holiday season!
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-clip-card-bundle-12570398
Explore our collection of 26 engaging cards designed to spark creativity and inspire hands-on construction activities around the theme of houses and homes. Each card features a bold image depicting a house or home along with a “I can build a …” challenge to engage students.
Perfect for stimulating imaginative building projects using LEGO, blocks, dough, or any other materials, these cards are sized at approximately A5. Their convenient size makes them ideal for tagging creations, use in tough spots, or incorporating into small world play.
Unleash endless creativity and learning with our Houses and Homes Construction Cards—an essential addition to any construction toolkit.
Included in the Pack:
26 cards featuring image
1 cover card for easy pack organization
Transform Your Outdoor Play Area with Our Mud Kitchen Resource Pack.
Get your mud kitchen ready for students with this comprehensive and engaging resource. Designed to inspire creativity and enhance outdoor learning, this pack includes everything you need to set up an inviting and educational mud kitchen.
What’s Inside:
Adorable Bunting: Add a touch of charm and excitement to your mud kitchen area with our cute bunting in natural hessian print.
Over 50 Labels: Keep everything organized and easy to find with a wide variety of labels. From kitchen tools to action cards, these labels make sure everything has its place.
Number Cards: Incorporate numeracy skills into playtime with our set of number cards. Perfect for counting ingredients or setting up shop in the mud kitchen!
Recipe Cards for writing: Encourage budding chefs to get creative with their culinary concoctions. These recipe cards provide fun and simple formats to get pupils writing and imagining.
Educational Benefits:
Literacy Skills: Promotes writing and reading through recipe creation and label recognition.
Numeracy Skills: Enhances number recognition and counting practice.
Creativity and Imagination: Sparks imaginative play and creativity in an engaging outdoor setting.
Social Skills: Encourages teamwork and communication among students as they play and cook together.
Equip your mud kitchen with this delightful and educational resource pack, and watch your students’ imaginations and skills flourish! Perfect for early years and primary school settings, this pack is a must-have for any outdoor learning environment.
You might also be interested in this free resource to create a construction area in your classroom:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12897587
Create a bright and colourful reading corner or area with this bunting and poster pack. Bunting to welcome students into the area and posters to help keep the area purposeful and tidy. Book tub labels are also included to help students find what they need and keep the area organized. I have recently updated the book tub labels to include over 30 labels.
I love these bright and cheery stripes and use this version of the reading display in my own classroom.
Included:
-Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters
-Reading area rules posters
-over 30 Book tub labels
-15 Reading growth mindset posters
-Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters
-Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C)
You might also be interested in these coordinating displays:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-questions-display-bold-colours-12364565
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Discover the joy of Harvest Festival! Introduce your KS1 pupils to the wonderful world of Harvest celebrations with these engaging lesson slides and worksheets. Through bold images and vibrant pictures children will learn about Harvest festival and how it is celebrated during this bountiful time of the year. Questioning slides, which are included, spark curiosity and help young learners develop a deeper understanding of the Harvest festival traditions through peer and group discussions. Children can follow this up by showing their understanding using the worksheets included.
Included:
Lesson slides (15 PDF slides)
3 harvest worksheets
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harvest-festival-12527607
or https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-cute-pumpkins-12354281
If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment.
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Discover our Transport-themed Construction Cards.
Dive into a collection of 26 dynamic cards, offering captivating prompts for hands-on construction fun. Duel versions included: one with vibrant images paired with the corresponding word, while the other showcases the word alone, perfect for varied learning preferences.
Crafted to ignite imaginative construction adventures whether it’s with LEGO, blocks, dough, or any other materials you can think of. Sized at approximately A5, they fit seamlessly into any construction scenario, making them ideal for tagging creations, use in tough spots or with small world toys.
Unleash boundless creativity and learning with our Transport-themed Construction Cards—a must-have addition to any construction toolkit.
Included: 26 cards featuring image and word
26 cards with words only
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-construction-cards-13010833
Also this free resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
Introducing our CVC word Construction Cards. This comprehensive set features over 70 engaging cards, providing ample ideas and prompts for hands-on construction. Each set includes two versions: one with vivid images accompanied by the corresponding word, and the other solely featuring the written word. Designed to foster construction play, these cards also serve as a valuable tool for developing decoding skills among pupils.
Explore a multitude of construction materials such as LEGO, blocks, dough, and more with these versatile cards. Sized approximately A6, they are perfectly suited for tough spots or labeling pupils creations. Unlock endless possibilities for creative expression and skill-building with our CVC Construction Cards.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843
Available for free:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
This 28-page PDF guide explores the diverse characteristics, habitats, and distinctive features of reptiles, showcasing vivid imagery and concise descriptions crafted to captivate young minds. Concluding with three interactive true or false questions, it encourages lively group discussions and serves as an ideal conclusion to lessons.
Elevate writing exercises with provided exemplars and a convenient vocabulary mat, enriching learning experiences.
Included:
28-page PDF on Reptiles
Vocabulary mat
You might also be interested in this resource about amphibians:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12979841
Dive into the captivating realm of fish with these extensive teaching slides tailored for KS1 learners.
This 32-page PDF resource explores the attributes, environments, and distinctive features of fish, accompanied by vivid images and concise descriptions to captivate young minds. Delve further with included examples of writing on the topic, providing inspiration and guidance for students. Conclude your exploration with three interactive true or false questions, ideal for stimulating group conversations or summarizing the lesson.
Elevate writing exercises using provided examples and a convenient vocabulary mat.
Included:
32 page PDF teaching slides
vocabulary mat
You might also be interested in this resource on amphibians:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amphibians-for-ks1-12979841
or this resource on reptiles:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reptiles-for-ks1-13008455
Unlock the fascinating world of amphibians with these comprehensive teaching slides designed for KS1 pupils.
This 28-page PDF resource delves into the characteristics, habitats, and unique traits of amphibians, featuring vibrant images and clear explanations to engage young learners. At the conclusion, find three interactive true or false questions perfect for group discussions or lesson wrap-ups.
Enhance writing activities with included exemplars and a handy vocabulary mat.
Included:
28-page PDF on Amphibians
Vocabulary mat
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reptiles-for-ks1-13008455