I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
Set 3 RWI Compatible Phonics Mastery Bundle: Decodable Writing Passages, Reading Comprehension, & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets
Full booklet contains all the Set 3 sounds in one bundle for a whole term of Phonics learning (ea, oi, a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, aw, are, ur, er, ow, ai, oa, ew, ire, ear, ure, tion, cious/tious)
Take your phonics instruction to the next level with my Set 3 RWI Compatible Phonics Mastery Bundle! This comprehensive resource is designed to help students master alternative spellings of phonics sounds through engaging activities and targeted practice. Aligned with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3 sounds, this bundle includes decodable writing passages, reading comprehension questions, and phoneme spotter worksheets, all in one convenient document.
Features:
Decodable Writing Passages: Short, carefully crafted passages using alternative spellings (ea, oi, a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, aw, are, ur, er, ow, ai, oa, ew, ire, ear, ure, tion, cious/tious) to reinforce phonics learning.
Reading Comprehension: Thought-provoking questions following each passage to enhance understanding and retention.
Phoneme Spotter Worksheets: Fun and interactive worksheets that help students identify and practice alternative spellings of phonics sounds.
All-In-One Resource: All worksheets are included in one document, making it easy to access and use.
Benefits:
Enhanced Phonics Practice: Provides students with extensive practice in reading and writing alternative spellings, crucial for developing strong literacy skills.
Improved Comprehension: Reading comprehension questions ensure students understand the passages, fostering critical thinking and deeper learning.
Phonemic Awareness: Phoneme spotter worksheets reinforce the recognition and usage of alternative spellings, supporting reading fluency and accuracy.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheets streamline your lesson planning, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with our Set 3 RWI Compatible Phonics Mastery Bundle and watch your students excel in phonics. Make learning alternative spellings fun, effective, and engaging, and support your students on their journey to reading and writing proficiency!
Full Set of Set 2 RWI Compatible Decodable Reading Comprehension & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets (full set includes ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy - 12 worksheets)
Enhance your phonics instruction with our Set 2 RWI Compatible Decodable Reading Comprehension & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets! Designed to align with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 2 sounds, this resource provides targeted practice to help your students master reading and phonemic awareness.
Features:
Decodable Reading Passages: Each passage is carefully crafted using Set 2 RWI sounds, ensuring that students can apply their phonics knowledge while reading.
Comprehension Questions: Following each passage, comprehension questions encourage students to think critically about what they’ve read, improving their understanding and retention.
Phoneme Spotter Worksheets: These engaging worksheets help students identify and highlight specific phonemes within words, reinforcing their recognition and usage of Set 2 sounds.
Aligned with RWI: Perfectly compatible with the Read Write Inc. program, seamlessly integrating into your existing phonics curriculum.
Benefits:
Effective Phonics Practice: Supports students in developing strong reading skills through decodable passages that match their phonics level.
Enhances Comprehension: Comprehension questions foster critical thinking and ensure that students are not only reading but also understanding the text.
Phonemic Awareness: Phoneme spotter worksheets reinforce the identification and pronunciation of key phonemes, essential for reading fluency.
Time-Saving Resource: Ready-to-use worksheets save you valuable preparation time and provide structured, effective practice for your students.
Equip your classroom with my Set 2 RWI Compatible Decodable Reading Comprehension & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets and watch your students’ reading skills thrive. Make phonics instruction both effective and enjoyable, and support your learners on their journey to reading success!
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Phonics Fun PowerPoint: Rhyming and Homophone Games
Bring excitement to your phonics practice with my Phonics Fun PowerPoint! This engaging resource combines two interactive games in one, designed to reinforce essential phonics skills for Key Stage 1 students. With the “What Word Rhymes With…” and “What is the Homophone for This Word…” games, your students will enjoy learning while having fun. Always proves to be a huge hit in the classroom as children test their phonics knowledge.
Game Features:
Rhyming Game: “What Word Rhymes With…” encourages students to think of words that rhyme, enhancing their phonetic awareness and vocabulary.
Homophone Game: “What is the Homophone for This Word…” helps students understand and identify homophones, improving their spelling and comprehension skills.
Interactive Format: The PowerPoint can be used on interactive whiteboards or projectors, making it perfect for whole-class participation.
Versatile Use: Play individually, in pairs, or in teams. Students can use mini whiteboards to write their answers, promoting active engagement and collaboration. easy to use ‘next slide’ to reveal the answer.
Fun and Engaging: Colorful slides and playful prompts keep students motivated and eager to learn.
Benefits:
Reinforces Phonics Skills: Helps students practice and master rhyming words and homophones in an enjoyable way.
Flexible and Easy to Use: Ready-to-go PowerPoint reduces prep time and can be easily integrated into your lessons.
Promotes Active Learning: Encourages participation, teamwork, and healthy competition, making learning dynamic and interactive.
Transform your phonics practice with the Phonics Fun PowerPoint. Watch as your students develop key literacy skills while enjoying these interactive games. Simplify your teaching and make phonics practice a highlight of your day!
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Decodable Phonetic Stories with Map-It-Out Writing Activities
Transform your literacy lessons with our Decodable Phonetic Stories with Map-It-Out Writing Activities! This innovative resource is designed for EYFS students, providing simple, easy-to-decode phonetic passages that build confidence and foundational reading skills. Each story is paired with a map-it-out activity, where children remember the sentence in their heads and then write it out, reinforcing both memory and writing skills.
Benefits:
Easy-to-Decode Passages: Crafted for early readers, our phonetic stories use simple words and sounds, making reading accessible and enjoyable.
Memory and Writing Practice: The map-it-out activities encourage children to visualize, remember, and write sentences, enhancing their cognitive and writing abilities.
Engaging Content: Fun and relatable stories capture the interest of young learners, keeping them motivated and eager to participate.
Time-Saving for Teachers: Ready-to-use passages and activities reduce your preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Example:
Story: “The sun is up. The cat is on the mat.”
Activity: “Map it out – Remember ‘The sun is up.’ Write it here: _______.” in the workbook.
Equip your classroom with our Decodable Phonetic Stories and Map-It-Out Writing Activities and watch your students thrive. This resource not only makes reading and writing fun but also supports essential literacy development in an effective, engaging way. Make learning to read and write a joyful journey for your students with this comprehensive resource!
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Map 1 and 2 (Set 1 and 2) Phonics/ Letter and Sounds Colouring Books
Introduce your young students to the world of phonics with our Phonics Coloring Book! This delightful resource combines the joy of coloring with the educational benefits of learning phonetic sounds. Each page features a letter, its corresponding sound, and a picture that matches the sound, making it a fun and interactive way for children to learn.
A great classroom resource for EYFS to develop fluency with phonics and alphabet letters and sounds. Use in the classroom to aide fine motor skills and improve colouring skills for children aged 3-6 years.
This phonics colouring book features items for each of the sounds and letters of the alphabet to help children with letter/word/sound association.
Phonics Coloring Book for Early Years Learners
Engaging Learning: Children love to color, and this book turns phonics lessons into an enjoyable activity.
Visual Association: Each letter and sound is paired with a picture, helping students make visual connections that enhance memory and recall.
Fine Motor Skills: Coloring improves fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and focus, which are essential for writing.
Independent Learning: Easy-to-follow pages allow children to learn and practice on their own, giving you valuable prep time.
Our Phonics Coloring Book is perfect for EYFS students, providing a creative and effective approach to early literacy. Watch as your students gain confidence in their phonetic abilities while enjoying the process of coloring. Simplify your teaching and make phonics fun with this essential resource!
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Phonics Teacher Essentials: Grapheme-Phoneme Representation Guide
Streamline your phonics instruction with my Phonics Teacher Essentials: Grapheme-Phoneme Representation Guide! This indispensable resource is designed to support Key Stage 1 teachers by providing a comprehensive outline of graphemes and their associated phonemic sounds. It also includes detailed representations of diphthongs and their corresponding sounds and graphemes.
Perfect for quick reference during lessons, this guide ensures you have all the key information at your fingertips, making your phonics teaching more efficient and effective. The clear, easy-to-follow format helps you explain complex concepts to your students with confidence, reducing preparation time and enhancing lesson delivery.
Our Grapheme-Phoneme Representation Guide is more than just a document; it’s a must-have tool for any phonics teacher aiming to foster strong reading foundations in young learners. Simplify your teaching process and help your students master the sounds of the English language with this essential phonics resource.
Equip your classroom with the Phonics Teacher Essentials: Grapheme-Phoneme Representation Guide and experience the ease and effectiveness it brings to your teaching. Make phonics fun, clear, and accessible for your students while saving valuable prep time!
Use this to make flash cards of the alternative sounds for each spelling eg: ea sound (head, read, bread, bead) to ensure your class are fully equipped with all the alternative sound pronuciations for each grapheme.
Ultimate Spelling Journal
Designed specifically for Key Stage 1, this journal is the perfect tool to help young learners document their weekly spellings while engaging in fun, effective activities. Each week, students will dive into phonetic words and common exception words through a variety of interactive exercises, including flash card creation, rainbow writing, segmenting, and sentence writing.
The Ultimate Spelling Journal has 40 weeks of blank templates for children to complete, making learning to spell a joyful adventure. Its user-friendly format and ready-to-use activities significantly reduce your preparation time, freeing you up to focus on what matters most – teaching. Watch as your students gain confidence and improve their spelling skills in a structured yet enjoyable way.
Equip your classroom with this essential resource and see the difference it makes. The Ultimate Spelling Journal isn’t just a workbook; it’s a tool for fostering a love of learning and spelling mastery. Save time, enhance learning, and bring a splash of fun to your spelling lessons today!
Print on short edge as the pages can be copied double sided and binded to create a take-away booklet for children to revise their spellings.