ch and tch activities PowerPoint lesson - This lesson covers the alternative graphemes for the /ch/ sound and uses /ch/, /tch/ and /t/. A wonderful 179 direct instruction lesson that includes interactive slides. Teacher slide - how to use this powerpoint Tuning in - phonological awareness (hearing the /ch/ sound in words) Learning Outcomes & success criteria Reminder for mouth articulation Word level reading (ch, tch and t words) Sentence level reading Phonic Dictation Polysyllabic words - line under each syllable for you! Word building (click out of slide show mode to enable moveable features) Word sorting Reminder of all graphemes making /ch/ sound with examples Check for understanding: questions and write the correctly spelt word onto your whiteboard or booklet Aligns to the science of reading Well done! You can use the entire lesson or just focus on the graphemes you wish to cover (e.g. ch, tch or t) 179 slides (includes cover pages) Please note: this lesson has been updated (31/7/23) and now includes grapheme alternatives not just the /ch/ digraph. Enjoy!

alternative graphemes lesson c k ck ch x q - There are so many grapheme alternatives for the /k/ sound. Not sure how to teach them all in one lesson? Grab this lesson. 193 slides PowerPoint lesson. learning intentions & success criteria spelling patterns explained word level reading sentence level reading alternative graphemes for the /k/ phoneme include; c, k, -ck, ch, x and q (as q, qu and que) word building word sorting yes or no? multi-syllable words (lines indicate where the syllables are so it is all done for you) phonic dictation (sentence level) check for understanding click out of slide show mode to enable the word sorting and any editable functions use this lesson to teach the concept of alternative graphemes for the /k/ sound or use it as a warm-up when you have taught this concept as many other sounds will be revised within words! use this same lesson for one week and build on the content - you do not have to use every slide within the first lesson! aligns to the science of reading 193 slides (includes cover pages) Enjoy!

zh word list - PowerPoint lesson - Are you unsure how to teach the zh sound? Grab this direct instruction lesson that does all the hard work for you! Use the lesson every day for a week and then use it as revision! zh word list includes; learning intentions & success criteria tune in spelling patterns explained word level reading sentence level reading alternative graphemes for the /zh/ phoneme include; s, z, si, ge, j word building word sorting yes or no? multi-syllable words (lines indicate where the syllables are so it is all done for you) phonic dictation (sentence level) check for understanding click out of slide show mode to enable the word sorting and any editable functions use this lesson to teach the concept of alternative graphemes for the /zh/ sound or use it as a warm-up when you have taught this concept as many other sounds will be revised within words! use this same lesson for one week and build on the content - you do not have to use every slide within the first lesson! aligns to the science of reading Enjoy!

important story elements - A story element prompt pack with posters. important story elements includes; 27 pages black & white and colour options individual story elements to cut and display (or place magnets on the back and use as you read the story) whole page story prompts an editable whole page story element option story mountain (blank and with prompts) instructions and ideas for classroom use includes; characters, setting (where), when, lift off, problem, feelings, plan, events, tie-up and resolution use the cards that suit your classroom (simplify if needed and introduce one idea at a time!) gentle boho colour borders Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). PDF A4 (Australian size - if non-Australian, ‘check fit to page’ in your printer settings).

story map elements - This 62 page poster pack is a great display for your classroom to prompt students in writing tasks. You can also print and bind the posters for a flip book for students to use in your writing centre. story charts includes; 62 pages - includes cover pages colour product story element description posters - whole page blank story element posters for you to write your own story element brainstorms onto with your students story element words - two differentiated versions - each element has heaps of words for your students to select from! A4 product - please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area - depending on your country and printer settings) Kind regards, Jennifer

where the wild things are questions for comprehension Need some comprehension questions and book activities for the story ‘Where the Wild Things are’ by Maurice Sendak? This print and go pack has everything done for you from visuals, comprehension questions, writing tasks and more. 151 page printable pdf document for K to Year 2 students. where the wild things are questions for comprehension includes; main story elements (e.g. characters, setting, problem…) colouring in pages prediction and visualisation creative thinking writing prompts feelings label writing description writing cloze pages (x2) read, write and draw sentence stem writing prompts vocabulary pages (nouns, verbs, word from the text - gnashed) speech bubbles sentence type writing prompts (statement, question, exclamation and command) true or false direct questions indirect questions blank story map templates story retell write your own story summary of story letter writing what would you change book report templates story visuals to use for retells plus one poster story words to display teacher checklists (x2) 151 pages includes cover pages links in contents page Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). This is massive value. Enjoy!

**classroom flower decorations **Struggling with classroom behaviour management and need to focus on the positive? Kindness lesson with interactive bulletin board display. A great way to focus on the POSITIVE behaviours seen in your class. Also links social skills to a flower theme. Lesson, display visuals and how to use the product. 50 page product. classroom flower decorations includes; lesson - kindness and the link to ‘How to fill your bucket’ and how we can make our flowers bloom how to use this product lesson follow ups (4/5 follow up lesson ideas) discuss the words: kind, encouragement, compliment, unkind kind and unkind statements to sort printable flowers for students teacher checklist for social skills taught in lesson (and can be used as an ongoing checklist) display board colour posters and cute pictures use as an ongoing display board and positive encouragement focus 50 pages - includes cover pages select your printer options (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area) trialled and tested in my own class (kids are motivated!) Enjoy. My class have loved creating this and engaging in it. BONUS point? It also looks great in your classroom! Kind regards, Jennifer

australian-bilby-easter-bunny A 120 page printable story comprehension/activity pack. Includes story visuals, word cards, worksheets and teacher/speechie checklists. To use with the story. The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Tale’ by Nette Hilton. australian-bilby-easter-bunny includes; suggested lesson sequence hyperlinks to pages visualising and predicting main story elements events story map (blank) direct questions indirect (inferential) questions labeling describing cloze pages read and draws sentence stems (but, because, so & and) speech bubbles dialogue words sentence types (statement, command, question, exclamation) innovate beginning of story letter writing pages vocabulary page true and false page to check comprehension acrostic poem page venn diagram (bunny and bilby) book report templates teacher/speechie checklist pages (2x) write a retell of the story 120 pages includes cover pages This pack will keep your students going for several weeks and it is up to you how long you wish to cover this unit! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). Enjoy and thanks!

potato-man-game Looking for a game that is educational, fun and students will stay focused? A really cute printable potato man, woman and person game. Encourages a variety of skills such as; subitising to 6, addition of dice, matching and reading words. 45 pages. printable-potato-man-game includes; instructions game boards game pieces to print, laminate and use dice boards dice tokens word cards differentiated so much fun Matches well with a potato unit. Just plain fun too! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). Thank you. Enjoy!

the-potato-people-story A massive activity pack to go with the story ‘The Potato People’ by Pamela Allen. 109 pages printable. Includes: suggested lesson sequence hyperlinks in content page visualise and predictions before reading read and draw pages story map (empty boxes to fill in) cloze (2x) description writing label writing sentence types (statement, exclamation, command and question) sentence stems (but, and, because & so) Vocabulary - 1x Dialogue word pages 2x true or false direct questions indirect questions main story elements events problem draw what you see creative writing 109 pages includes cover pages printable story prompt pictures (colour and black and white) story word cards write a retell write a summary book reports please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area) teacher/speech therapist checklists at end Use this over several weeks or for as long as you choose. A great pack to leave if you are going on a holiday, taking leave and so forth.

Need an engaging comprehension pack that relates to an Australia theme? Grab this… ‘Are we there yet?’ by Alison Lester! This pack is absolutely full of high-quality comprehension activities. I have also included a series of printables that you can use as a story display! 106 page printable resource. For grades Pre-Primary to Year 3. A fabulous way to link Australian Geography to literacy! are-we-there-yet-activities includes; suggested lesson sequence printables (e.g. all of the places in word cards, character cards, Australia map) connecting to text direct questions indirect questions writing prompts opinion writing description writing sentence stems (but, so, and, because) sentence types speech bubbles creative writing cloze 2x teacher check lists 106 pages (includes cover pages) engaging and high-quality This is a long text which is why I have not included this as a Kindergarten text however, it is up to you as a teacher and the needs of your classroom. Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). Enjoy!

possum-magic Unsure how to approach comprehension for the book ‘Possum Magic’ by Mem Fox? Or do you need a great activity pack to leave for relief while you are absent? This is a great pack of activities that assists students connect to the text and gain an understanding of the story. Along with teaching of vocabulary at the appropriate points, this is a great print and go pack. 80 pages. For kindergarten, Pre-primary, Year one and Year two. possum-magic-printables includes: visualising the text prior to reading direct questions (main story elements and events) indirect questions label a possum map of Australia with food pages to display in your room (e.g. map of Australia, foods and characters) use the above items for a story retell (colour images provided as well as black and white images) story sequencing answer key provided opinion writing sentence stems (and, but, so, because) sentence types (statement, question, exclamation, command) text innovation write a story retell write your own magic spell cloze differentiated activities suggested lesson sequence (dot form and one page) teacher checklist (comprehension skills) answer key included and more! 80 pages (includes cover pages) please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area)

fluency-word-list Fluency strips for vowel digraphs. Print and go! A great way to encourage fluency reading at a basic level (word level) that is also fun and engaging for students. 74 pages fluency word list pack includes; word strips - 10 words per strip 12 phonemes with multiple grapheme alternatives for each sound two strips per grapheme student certificates fluency charts for teachers to plot accuracy with speed blank pages to write your own words onto includes some diphthongs graphemes: /ai/ /ay/  /a-e/ /e/ /ee/ /ea/ /y/ /e-e/ /o/ /oa/ /o-e/ /ow/ /ar/ /a/ /i/ /igh/ /i/ /i-e/ /y/ /oo/ /ew/ /u-e/ /ue/ /ou/ /ow/ /or/ /aw/ /au/ /a/ /oo/ /u/ /er/ /ir/ /ur/ /or/ /oy/ /oi/ /e/ /ea/ /ai/ I use these after I have taught the sounds and graphemes quite explicitly. These can be a great activity to use in partner reading as students love to time themselves and beat their speed. I laminate these and students write tally marks onto them for how many times they read through the strips although I also have recording cards that they can use. The word lists are also a very handy resource for teacher use.

ocean-alphabet This is a SET of a-z alphabet posters in 3 different styles with ocean animals. A cute and engaging display that can also be used in phonic lessons as initial sound prompt cards. 83 page pdf printable product. ocean-alphabet-poster includes; A4 sized a-z alphabet posters that include the capital, lower case letter for each letter of the alphabet, a word and a picture. 3 different styles to choose from NSW foundation font for letters and words used colour product use to display as an alphabet chart or as a flashcard initial sound recall or phonic recall tool (excluding /sh/ for shark) please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area) please review this product to show your support 83 pages pdf format

ocean-alphabet - A4 sized a-z alphabet posters that include the capital, lower case letter for each letter of the alphabet, a word and a picture. 3 different styles to choose from NSW foundation font for letters and words used colour product use to display as an alphabet chart or as a flashcard initial sound recall or phonic recall tool please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area). please review this product to show your support. 83 pages pdf format Thank you.

ocean-alphabet A SET of a-z alphabet posters in 3 different styles with ocean animals. Such a cute and engaging display. 83 page pdf printable product. ocean-alphabet-poster includes; A4 sized a-z alphabet posters that include the capital, lower case letter for each letter of the alphabet, a word and a picture. 3 different styles to choose from NSW foundation font for letters and words used colour product use to display as an alphabet chart or as a flashcard initial sound recall or phonic recall tool (excluding /sh/ for shark) please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page, print in printable area) please review this product to show your support 83 pages pdf format Thank you!

Science-of-reading-sound-wall Sound walls are all the rage right now but the good news is that they are based off research! If you are not certain how to set up a sound wall, this product does ALL of the work for you. Just print and go… A 283 page printable product. This is an amazing print and go pack that does all the work for you. I have included a vowel valley example, lists of words with their phoneme-grapheme correspondences, different display options, small words (with pictures) to use for literacy centres and more! This is such a useful product to begin your journey with the ‘science of reading.’ phonics-sound-wall includes; 283 pages (including cover pages) lists of phonemes included in sound wall, their type (according to the mouth sound, e.g. nasals, liquids) and matching graphemes A4 and A5 display options small word cards with grapheme alternatives (include a picture and the grapheme of focus is highlighted in red) use the small words on your sound wall and also in your small group or whole group lessons (or do sound sorting with them!). Add velcro on the back so that students can pull them off the wall and use them during phonics or writing activities. ‘phonemes, graphemes we are learning’ posters 4 pages of editable word card boxes for you to create your own words sound type labels (e.g. fricatives, nasals, r-controlled vowels and more) instructions of how to set it up are included colour product Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area). I created this sound wall for my own classroom and I have included a lot of additional grapheme alternatives. The list is not complete but is very thorough and includes most common and additional representations.

Christmas Reading and Writing PowerPoint - 109 slide PP lesson that encourages students to read Christmas-theme words and sentences. Students are encouraged to say the sounds and blend them to read the word accurately. This also includes spelling and writing tasks. Look at the picture and write the word. Click the mouse (or space bar) and the word appears. Finally, look at the picture and generate your own sentence. Alternatively, the teacher can say a sentence (just like phonic dictation) and the students can write it. christmas-words-and-phrases includes; 109 slides (includes cover pages) reading at a word level (digraphs, trigraphs, quadgraphs and dipthongs are underlined) you may wish to ask students to read one syllable part at a time reading at a sentence level The reading component includes a picture when you press a button to see if the word has been read accurately This activity is great for students who have vocabulary difficulties and do not relate the word to the picture! For the spelling tasks, students look at the picture (say the sounds in their head) and write the word. When you press a key on your keyboard, a word will appear For writing a sentence - look at the picture and students can write a sentence on their whiteboards or in their writing books alternatively, just do it as a dictation activity you can use this lesson daily over a two or three week period leading up to Christmas as a great warm-up lesson. Please provide a review on this product (even a quickie!). Let me know how you found it with your class. Thanks for your support. Follow my store to receive notifications of new products and when I update the product. If you have already purchased the product, you will be able to upload the new and revised product for free! I have more Christmas related products. Just look at the ‘Christmas’ theme in my shop! Want to connect? Join me on Instagram and see how I use my products in my classroom! https://www.instagram.com/teachnchatter/ Kind regards, Jennifer.

Christmas Editing Lesson - A fun Christmas-themed editing lesson for sentences and paragraphs. 136 slides. Differentiated and appropriate for grades 1-3. Includes; Sentence level editing tasks - read the sentence, edit (write on your whiteboard or writing book) and then check the following answer slide to see if you were correct Paragraph levels Editing styles include; spaces between words, capital letters, question marks, exclamation marks, spelling and word order 136 slides (includes cover pages & answer key) Cute Christmas themed clipart/backgrounds Instructions provided Answer key included in PowerPoint Use as an early morning activity, part of your literacy warm-up or a targeted lesson. Would cover a few weeks. Super fun but educational around the lead up to Christmas! Enjoy. Kind regards, Jennifer @teachnchatter