Alpha-numeric codes to crack. I used as part of a theme on Spies and mystery, encouraging children to independently solve the clues, using phonic strategies to read.

A simple history of the circus beginning with Philip Astley's horse training, moving on to circus acts without animals.

Double sided wordmat to go with John Burningham's Oi! Get off our train. First side has images of the main characters and some objects in the story, along with words. Second side has some VCOP ideas to go with story writing.

Blank template image of a roman shield to be designed and decorated.

Phase 5 powerpoint - designed to teach: 1. GPC recognition 2. Blending for reading words containing the phoneme (real and pseudo words) 3. Where in the word does the phoneme come? 4. Segment for spelling - model for class, then individual quickwrites 5. Sentence reading

Weekly spellings using the phoneme /ar/. Designed to be printed double sided and stuck into a homework diary - useful for parents, so they can help with Phonics alternate graphemes. Thanks to Phonicsplay.com for the idea for the back with the Best bet for spelling.

A pro-forma to complete for the end of year report for Reception F2 children. Based on the new EYFS Profile document. Each area of learning has the ELG expected statements included and room for the emerging (age and stage as appropriate) and exceeding as necessary. These will need to be added in, dependent on levels the child is working at. Space also provided for additional comments, as well as a page for the characteristics of effective learning, and general teacher/HT comments. Attendance etc can be added as appropriate.

Flashcards (could be blown up to make posters) of vowel digraphs and examples of words that use the phoneme in them, including pictures. Designed to be placed in sound families, to assist emergent writers with their spellings.

Phase 5 powerpoint - designed to teach: 1. GPC recognition 2. Blending for reading words containing the phoneme (real and pseudo words) 3. Where in the word does the phoneme come? 4. Segment for spelling - model for class, then individual quickwrites 5. Sentence reading

A PowerPoint designed to be reduced to 4 or 6 to a page and stuck into Learning Journey books for summative assessment. Characteristics of Effective Learning and Areas of Learning statements for Foundation Stage (EYFS 2012) children. I was inspired by a local EYFS teacher and their school's learning journeys to produce these. They will also be laminated and placed onto a ring to be carried by the staff during observations. I hope you find them useful xx

Differentiated PowerPoint to cater for a mixed Phase 3/4 group. 1. Blending for reading words incl pseudo words. 2. Oral segmentation. 3. Segmentation for spelling. 4. Reading sentences.

Thank you to http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/winter-rain-watercolor-resist.html?m=1 for your wonderful idea and photographs. I have put this into a manageable powerpoint lesson. You will need white paper, white and coloured crayons, blue, turquoise and black watercolour paints and a wet cloth.

A PowerPoint differentiated for Phase 3 and 4 Phonics teaching, focusing on the /ee/ phoneme. 1. Reading words containing the /ee/ phoneme (incl pseudo words - indicated with a picture of an alien) 2. Where in the word does the phoneme come? 3. Oral segmentation 4. Segmentation for spelling 5. Reading sentences Hope this is of use - if so, please leave feedback xx

To be used alongside a practical sound hunt, listening to sounds in the environment. Using sound vocabulary, such as quiet and loud, other words can easily be substituted. A short song/rhyme has been included at the end, to recap that sounds are heard by the ears, one of the 5 senses.

A PowerPoint to introduce the topic of robots and machines. What are robots, what do they do, what are they made of and design your own robot of the future. Text content thanks to Idaho Public Television Dialogue 4 Kids.

A PowerPoint written for Reception to cover the Mesozoic era - triassic, jurassic and cretaceous periods. Looking at basic evolution of animals and the changes in the landscape.

The Leuven scales for well-being and involvement. Useful to assist with EYFS summative assessments, alongside a learning and development tracker and characteristics of effective learning. Specifies the levels of engagement and emotion displayed within the setting.

Lesson based on the Sikh story of Duni Chand and the value of generosity. Guru Nanak reminds the greedy Duni Chand that when you die, you cannot take material possessions and wealth with you. Encourages children to act out the story and decide what Duni Chand could have done with his wealth. Also attached a homework sheet for children to explore words associated with generosity. Lesson taken from the Leicester SACRE RE Syllabus KS1 unit of Beginning to learn about the Sikhs: symbols, stories and sharing. Please see my other lessons on the Sikh Gurus and Sikh artefacts and objects.

Word cards with flag of the countries of the Commonwealth. Designed to be used alongside the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Story by Jill Murphy. I designed to make into a book. Lovely story to begin Mother's Day discussions and activities.