I am passionate about the early years and firmly believe that children learn best through play. My products are centred around 'hands-on' learning, with an emphasis on fun!
I am passionate about the early years and firmly believe that children learn best through play. My products are centred around 'hands-on' learning, with an emphasis on fun!
**Fun, hands-on activity for teaching children to read CVC words. Children search for and read consonant-vowel-consonant words with this owl-themed activity! Great for teaching children to develop their phonics decoding skills.
This activity can be used for a whole-class introduction, as a guided group activity or in your literacy areas. Just print and laminate the charts. To make the Show Me windows, laminate and cut around the frame, cut out the rectangular box in the middle and then place over a chart to search for words! Alternatively, you could use the black and white version of the chart as a ‘wordsearch’ printable.
Included in the pack are:
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
CVC Word chart
Answer key
Recording sheet (children record the words which they have found)
A colour and black and white copy is provided for the show me chart and window! All of the CVC words can be found going from left to right to avoid confusion, as children of a young age are only just learning that text is read in this direction.
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**Out of this world games for teaching subtraction! Simply laminate and enjoy!
Included in this pack are:
Playing pieces x6 and a 1-6 die.
2x subtraction within 5 dice and 2x subtraction within 10 dice (all in colour and B+w)
Outer Space Subtraction Board Game (1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) – practise subtraction within 5. Instructions included.
Supersonic Board Game (1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) – practise subtraction within 10. Instructions included.
Stuck in Space(1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) - search for and solve tiny subtractions within 5, using a magnifying glass.
Alien Subtraction Search(1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) - search for and solve tiny subtractions within 1o, using a magnifying glass.
Subtraction Spinners (colour and B+W) – 2 subtraction within 5 spinners and 2 subtraction within 10 spinners.
Subtraction Jigsaws (colour and B+W) – 12x subtraction within 5 jigsaws and 12x subtraction within 10 jigsaws. The pieces only join together with the correct answer.
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Use this super exciting pack to teach your class all about floating and sinking. Included are the following …
8 pages of awesome activity ideas.
Floating and sinking word mat (in colour and B&W): use this word mat with writing activities.
Recording sheets: 5 recording sheets with differentiated versions = 10 in total! Perfect for pupils of all abilities and different year groups.
Design a rubber ring sheet.
‘Floating and Sinking’ emergent reading book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
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This adorable pack is perfect for teaching little ones about the senses! Included are the following …
Senses book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
Senses activities: a page of activity ideas (1 activity for each sense) and 5 recording sheets (B&W only).
Senses game, playing pieces, die and instructions (game in colour and B&W)
Senses spinners and activity prompt sheet: 1 colour spinner and 1 B&W. Ideas for how to use the spinners provided.
Senses writing paper, both in colour and B&W: senses themed paper to use for writing activities.
Senses word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
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**Number recognition, number challenge cards, addition and subtraction resources adapted from my paid products. FUN, hands-on learning activities, perfect for independent activities in your maths area, group work, interventions or challenge work. If you decide to buy any of my products, the majority of activities are provided in black and white also!
Included in this pack are…
*Show Me Window: place over the Show Me Chart and search for the numbers.
*Show Me Chart: search for numerals 0-9.
*Number Challenge Task Cards: use in your maths area, for fun hands-on learning activities.
*Addition within 5 game and instructions: your class will love the superhero theme.
*Save the Stars: search for tiny subtractions within 10, using a magnifying glass.
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**Teach EYFS number with this fun pack, bursting with activity ideas and resources. If you are new to the early years, struggling with creative block or just looking for new ideas this is the pack for you!
INCLUDED ARE:
*6 pages of exciting ideas for number activities to use with your class;
*A set of colour and B&W 0-20 number cards.
*A set of colour and B&W 0-20 number lines .
*A set of 0-9 colour and B&W number fans. 2 or 3 digit numbers can be made by holding up more than one digit on the fan.
Simply print, laminate and cut out!
*A great range of ideas for challenges and ways to enhance the provision in your classroom or outdoor area (4 pages), to ensure that there are many opportunities for number work!
All of the ideas have been successfully trialled in my own classroom and are easy and FUN to implement! I have more maths packs like this, full of hands on learning experiences, so head to my store now!
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**NUMBER LINES, FANS, CARDS AND SQUARES for your classroom!
Included in this HUGE pack are:
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 0-9 number fans: To make larger numbers, children hold up more than 1 digit at a time.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 0-10 number lines.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 0-20 number lines.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W number cards.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W number and picture matching cards.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 100 squares.
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**Game pack for teaching the 24 phase 3 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The games have a bright spring/summer design and also come in black and white, to save on printing costs!
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each phase 3 high frequency word comes in 2 different colours and B&W – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
High frequency word board game (provided in colour and B&W) - place playing pieces on start, take turns to roll a die and make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the flowers? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
I spy game (provided in colour and B&W) - search for and read tiny words in the spring picture, using a magnifying glass.
Roll and read game (provided in colour and B&W) Roll the die and read the words in the matching column. Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
Word spinners – brightly coloured spinners (also provided in black & white). Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game (provided in colour and B&W) - set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
High frequency word race game (provided in colour and B&W). 4 player game: laminate the board. Place a playing piece on each ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will reach the end first? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
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**FUN hands-on learning for counting and ordering numbers to 10! Your class will count Christmas presents with this cut and stick activity. The perfect low-prep activity for your Christmas maths lessons!
Included are:**
Cut and stick counting 1 -3 presents
Cut and stick counting 1 -5 presents
Cut and stick counting 1 -10 presents
Cut and stick numbers 1 -3
Cut and stick numbers 1 -5
Cut and stick numbers 1 -10
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PHASE 2 HFW GAMES
Games pack for teaching the 32 phase 2 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The resources have a cute autumn design.
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each of the 32 phase 2 high frequency words is provided in black & white (4 words per page) – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
Die and playing pieces to use with the games.
Squirrel Hunt Tricky Words Game (colour and B+W) – game to teach the phase 2 tricky words.
Mind the Mushrooms Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2, set 1-3 letters/sounds.
Autumn Fun Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2 set 1-3 letters/sounds.
Jumping in the Leaves Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing all of the phase 2 high frequency words.
I spy game (colour and B+W)– use a magnifying glass to search for and read tiny phase 2 high frequency words. Find all 32!
Roll and read game (colour and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
Word spinners (B+W) –Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game (colour and B+W) – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute?
PHASE 3 HFW GAMES
Game pack for teaching the 24 phase 3 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The resources have a bright spring/summer design.
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each phase 3 high frequency word comes in 2 different colours and black & white – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
High frequency word board game – place playing pieces on start, take turns to roll a die and make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the flowers? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
I spy game - search for and read tiny words in the spring picture, using a magnifying glass.
Roll and read game (roll the die and read the words in the matching column). Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
Word spinners –Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
High frequency word race game –4 player game: laminate the board. Place a playing piece on each ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will reach the end first? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
PHASE 4 HFW GAMES
Teach the 20 phase 4 ‘Letters and Sounds’ high frequency words. Simply laminate, cut out and have fun!
Included are:
High Frequency word cards (in colour and B+W) – for each word – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could print 2 copies and play a pairs game.
Sandcastle Sprint board game (in colour and B+W), instructions, playing pieces & die – make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the sandcastle?
Words, Waves & Other Things game (in colour and B+W) - search for and read tiny sight words in the beach picture, using a magnifying glass. Children could make a list of the words which they find and compete to find the most!
Roll and read game (in colour and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
Sight word spinners – 2 spinners (in colour and B+W). Spin the spinner and read the sight word.
Countdown game (in colour and B+W) – set a timer - how many sight words can the children read in 1 minute?
Sight Word Dice (in B+W only) – roll the die and read the word.
Sight Word Race game (in colour and B+W) and instructions –4 player game: Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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PHASE 2 HFW GAMES
Games pack for teaching the 32 phase 2 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The resources have a cute autumn design.
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each of the 32 phase 2 high frequency words is provided in black & white (4 words per page) – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
Die and playing pieces to use with the games.
Squirrel Hunt Tricky Words Game (colour and B+W) – game to teach the phase 2 tricky words.
Mind the Mushrooms Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2, set 1-3 letters/sounds.
Autumn Fun Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2 set 1-3 letters/sounds.
Jumping in the Leaves Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing all of the phase 2 high frequency words.
I spy game (colour and B+W)– use a magnifying glass to search for and read tiny phase 2 high frequency words. Find all 32!
Roll and read game (colour and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
Word spinners (B+W) –Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game (colour and B+W) – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute?
PHASE 3 HFW GAMES
Game pack for teaching the 24 phase 3 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The resources have a bright spring/summer design.
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each phase 3 high frequency word comes in 2 different colours and black & white – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
High frequency word board game – place playing pieces on start, take turns to roll a die and make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the flowers? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
I spy game - search for and read tiny words in the spring picture, using a magnifying glass.
Roll and read game (roll the die and read the words in the matching column). Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
Word spinners –Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
High frequency word race game –4 player game: laminate the board. Place a playing piece on each ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will reach the end first? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
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Do you need a fun, hands-on activity for teaching children to read CVC words? With this resource your pupils search for and blend the initial, medial and final sounds in words using the magical ‘show me’ window! The show me charts focus on the short vowel sounds and are perfect for different levels of ability.
This activity can be used for a whole-class introduction, as a guided group activity or in your literacy area. Just print and laminate. To make the Show Me windows, laminate and cut around the frame, cut out the rectangular box in the middle and then place over a chart to search for words! Alternatively, you could use the black and white versions of the charts as ‘wordsearch’ printables.
Included in the bundle are…
’a’ short vowel
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-ad words chart
-ag words chart
-an words chart
-ap words chart
-at words chart
Mixed short ‘a’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
’e’ short vowel
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-ed words chart
-en words chart
-et words chart
Mixed short ‘e’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
’i’ short vowel
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-id words chart
-ig words chart
-in words chart
-ip words chart
-it words chart
Mixed short ‘i’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
’o’ short vowel
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-ob words chart
-og words chart
-op words chart
-ot words chart
Mixed short ‘o’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
’u’ short vowel
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-ub words chart
-ug words chart
-un words chart
-ut words chart
Mixed short ‘u’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
A colour and black and white copy is provided for every show me chart and window! All of the CVC words can be found going from left to right to avoid confusion, as children of a young age are only just learning that text is read in this direction.
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**The first week of Reception should be memorable and fun. This pack will save you time and give you plenty of hands-on activities to ensure that the week goes smoothly!
Included in the pack are:
First week of school activity prompts
Scavenger hunt activity and printable
Self-portrait activity and printable
Handprint activity and printable
Ice breaker/circle time activity and die (colour and B+W)
Counting/number activity prompts & number jigsaw (colour and B+W)
Alphabet activity prompts and alphabet spinners (colour and B+W)
Starting school board game, die and playing pieces (colour and B+W)
First week of School certificates to give out at the end of the week (colour and B+W)
Note home to parents – write a note detailing something wonderful which their child has done during their first week. (colour and B+W)**
**Use this super exciting pack to accompany a trip to the zoo or a zoo topic! Included are the following …
Zoo animal hunt printable (in colour and B&W): to use on a visit to the zoo. Children should hunt for the animals shown and tick when they find them.
Zoo animal jigsaws: 6jigsaws in colour and B&W. Just print out, laminate and cut up. Learn about the different parts of animals with these adorable jigsaws!
Zoo animal spinners and activity prompt sheet: 1 colour spinner and 1 B&W spinner each containing 6 animals. Ideas for how to use the spinners provided.
Zoo animal word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
Zoo animal writing paper, both in colour and B&W: zoo themed paper to use for writing activities.
Zoo animal board game (in colour and B&W), playing pieces, die and instructions: who will be first to reach the zoo?
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Use this super exciting pack to accompany a trip to the farm or a farm animal topic! Included are the following …
Farm animal emergent reading book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
Farm animal hunt printable (in colour and B&W): to use on a visit to a farm. Children should hunt for the animals shown and tick when they find them.
Farm animal jigsaws: 6 jigsaws in colour only. Just print out, laminate and cut up. Learn about the different parts of animals with these adorable jigsaws!
Farm animal spinners and activity prompt sheet: 1 colour spinner and 1 B&W spinner, each containing 6 animals. Ideas for how to use the spinners provided.
Farm animal word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
Farm animal writing paper, both in colour and B&W: farm themed paper to use for writing activities.
Farm animal board game (in colour and B&W), playing pieces, die and instructions: who will be first to reach the farm?
Animals included: goat, cow, sheep, pig, hen and rabbit.
A fabulous, fun and free pack to accompany a topic on animals or a trip to the zoo/farm! All of these products are samples from larger products which can be found in my shop!
Included in the pack are:
Fun farm themed writing paper (in colour) – encourage children to write about animals, using this adorable writing paper!
Farm animal hunt sheet (in B+W) – which animals will you find on your trip to the farm?
Elephant jigsaw (in colour) – jigsaw with labels. Laminate and cut out, then put back together!
Bug cards (in colour) - you could print out 2 copies and use the bug cards to play snap/pairs.
Under the Water game (in colour) & instructions – solve the subtractions and try to be first to reach the turtles!
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Halloween-themed task cards for teaching doubles to 10+10! Your class will use a child-safe mirror to reflect the images in the task cards and count the doubles total. Perfect for Halloween maths!
Included are:
Doubles task cards to double 10 in colour: 5 pages (2 cards per page)
Doubles task cards to double 10 in black and white: 5 pages (2 cards per page)
Recording sheets x 3: Doubles 1-5, Doubles 6-10, Doubles 1-10
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**FUN hands-on learning for teaching multiplication facts! Your class will develop times tables fluency with this LOW-PREP game. Use individually or in pairs to master multiplication to 12x12. **
Included are:
Multiplication game boards x2 to x12 (in colour and b/w): these can either be used individually or in pairs. Children roll the die and answer the multiplication which they land on, then cover the answer in the middle with a counter.
Multiplication grid: if required, children can check their answers using the grid.
Recording sheet: your class can record the multiplications and their answers as they play.
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**A selection of phonics games, adapted from my paid products. Why not try before you buy!
*I Spy Alphabet Game: can you spot the tiny letters using a magnifying glass?
*Primer Sight Word Countdown: how many words can you read in 1 minute?
*Phase 3 Letters & Sounds Word Race Game: everybody places their playing piece on a ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die and move forwards. Read the words which you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
*Phonics Drive & Decode Game: drive your car along the road. When you reach a tree, say the sound. Blend the sounds to read the word!
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**Teach children all about minibeasts, their body parts, habitats and life cycles with this super exciting pack! Included are details and instructions for the following …
Big Bug Hunt & 2 differentiated recording sheets
Luxury Bug Hotel
Bug Investigation Lab
Wiggly Jiggly Wormery
Beastly Bug Pebbles
Make Your Own Bugs!
Paper Plate Spider Webs
Bug Box: Habitat Test
Slithery Snail Collage
It’s a Bug’s Life Cycles
Also included…
Bug game (in colour and B&W) and instructions: a fun game to help children learn about the needs of minibeasts.
Bug word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
Bug jigsaws: 6 bug jigsaws. Just print out on card, laminate and cut up. Learn about the different parts of bugs with these adorable jigsaws!
Bug cards: 1 colour card and 1 B&W card each containing 9 bugs. You could print out 2 copies and use the bug cards to play snap/pairs.
Butterfly and spider life cycle posters, both in colour and B&W.**