After 19 years at the chalk face, I have a very good idea of what works and what doesn't.
The resources in my shop have all been designed and used by me throughout my career and have been tested on live children (none of whom were injured in the process)
If you'd like to see a resource I haven't yet uploaded, please let me know as I probably have something useful tucked away (but bear with me, as I still work full time and we all know how many hours that means!)
After 19 years at the chalk face, I have a very good idea of what works and what doesn't.
The resources in my shop have all been designed and used by me throughout my career and have been tested on live children (none of whom were injured in the process)
If you'd like to see a resource I haven't yet uploaded, please let me know as I probably have something useful tucked away (but bear with me, as I still work full time and we all know how many hours that means!)
A set of number bond flowers which make a great display and are useful for starter activities or reinforcing number facts. All the bonds for numbers 5 to 20.
5 Triangular number worksheets. 3 of the worksheets explore the basic principles of triangular numbers and the remaining 2 are investigations designed to apply the knowledge gained. Each worksheet begins with a comprehensive explanation and comes with a mark sheet, making them ideal for a homework task which could be self-marked.
14 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work.
The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete.
Aims are as follows:
Aim: for the child to understand that addition is the inverse of subtraction and vice versa.
Aim: for the child to use numbers to make a target number.
Aim: for the child to recognise number bonds to 100
Aim: for the child to make a target number using addition
Aim: for the child to choose numbers to complete an addition calculation
Aim: for the child to add correctly to complete a picture.
Aim: to understand the language of addition
Aim: to practise finding the difference between two numbers by counting along a number line
Aim: for the child to recognise the difference between a pair of numbers.
Aim: for the child to be able to subtract single digits from 2 digit numbers mentally.
Aim: to practise subtracting orally.
Aim: for the child to subtract small amounts from a number until they reach zero
Aim: for the child to use the answers to subtraction calculations to complete a game.
Aim: For the child to recognise a sequence and continue it using subtraction
A full half term's worth of lesson plans and resources, including learning objectives (in line with new NC), worksheets and PowerPoints. 6 lessons plus a fun consolidation session. Some lessons use the book 'French Speaking Activities' by Brilliant Publications, which can be downloaded from their website as an eBook.
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Mammals'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
A pack of reading comprehensions which includes the following:
7 KS1 reading comprehensions (along with answers) Ideal homework tasks to promote reading comprehension skills at home
2 X Y3 comprehensions (along with answers): produced in the style of a Sats reading booklet, lots of different question formats
2 X Y4 comprehensions (along with answers): produced in the style of a Sats reading booklet, lots of different question formats
2 X Y5 comprehensions (along with answers): produced in the style of a Sats reading booklet, lots of different question formats
2 X Y6 comprehensions: both with a large number of questions and grammar-related activities
A comprehensive pack of excellent resources to support MFL teaching in your classroom. All the resources have been used successfully across KS1 and Lower KS2 to support younger children as they learn the basics in French.
The pack contains the following resources (PPT represents a PowerPoint presentation or activity):
PPT supporting counting to 10 using phonetic prompts + 10 associated flash cards
PPT supporting counting to 10 out of order
PPT single screen to show asking someone’s name (and answering correctly) + associated flash cards + practise worksheet
PPT to support asking how much or how many
PPT to support saying ‘My name is..’
Numbers to 10 jigsaw
Blank number flash cards – design your own
PPT to support asking how old someone is, and answering correctly + How old are you? flash cards
Number digits and words matching cards
5 different PPT to support learning colour names + colours without names to revise + colour name flash cards
Numbers to 20 flash cards
How are you? Flash cards with appropriate responses
Double sided colour flash cards with picture on one side and colour name on the other
Beanstalk activity with numbered leaves to practise ordering numbers correctly
‘Draw something the right colour’ activity pages
10 large colour flash cards
Match the item to its colour worksheet
Question and answer speech bubbles to practise conversations
2 x PPTs to support learning animal names
A treasure hunt game which can be used across the curriculum
PPT to practise counting objects
PPT – Facts and Questions about France
PPT Colour Toy Shop to practise colour names
PPT Simple Quiz
Simple map of France to complete with city names, rivers etc.
2 Simple animal matching games
Colours and animals worksheet
Questions colours and counting game
Structured conversation cards
PPT Fruit names with pronunciation
PPT what is your favourite colour?
PPT Different drink names
PPT Days and Months
Fruit Flash Cards
Days of the week flash cards
Foodstuffs flash cards + Foodstuffs and prices flash cards
Do you like… flash cards with responses
Days of the week word search with answer key
Cut and Match drinks names activity
Language spinner resource
PPT Alphabet and letter sounds + Alphabet letter sounds help mat
Question dice
Euro notes and coins (not real, sorry!)
Over a hundred ideas designed to support children who have dyslexia.
The activities are split into KS1 and KS2 and are designed to be undertaken either as part of small group work or one to one.
Each activity uses minimum resources and gives clear instructions on how to carry out and extend the child's ability.
A lesson plan for a Citizenship or PSHE session which focuses on how we have preconceptions about people based on what they look like.
A picture activity to prompt discussion, a PowerPoint presentation to accompany it and a lesson plan with ideas for further activities in this area.
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'The Human Respiratory System'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
Over a hundred ideas designed to support children who have dyspraxia.
The activities are split into KS1 and KS2 and are designed to be undertaken either as part of small group work or one to one.
Each activity uses minimum resources and gives clear instructions on how to carry out and extend the child's ability.
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Magnets'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Materials'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Micro-organisms'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
Chapter by chapter reading comprehensions based on the popular Roald Dahl book 'Matilda'
There are 6 sheets altogether, each dealing with chapters in the book.
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Food Chains'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
6 VCOP based worksheets all using the theme of 'Amphibians'
The worksheets consist of the following:
A detailed reading comprehension
A 'choose the correct spelling' activity (with answers for self-marking)
A cloze procedure activity (with answers)
Dictionary and thesaurus work on the vocabulary used in the topic
A punctuation activity (with answers)
A final comprehension activity - use the facts covered to produce a 'fact file' of top 10 facts from the topic
A pack of colour-coded maths vocabulary to use as a teaching aid or for display.
I have mine copied up to A3, laminated and made into mobiles. I've also used them on word walls, as flash cards or as part of games.