Year 1 planning sequence written by me for ‘The Paper Dolls’ by Julia Donaldson. Sequence of 9 lessons. Can build up to a retell of the story. Includes paper dolls template and paper dolls themed writing paper.

‘Stuck’ story map drawn by me. Drawings are not perfect but still identifiable as the story.

Jack and the beanstalk themed activities for KS1 children. These are mainly writing/English subject based. This grid was made for lockdown, home learning for Year 1. It could be used for a homework grid for children to complete activities over a

The Queen’s Handbag by Steve Antony Hand-drawn by me. Used for Year 1 English lessons to retell the story.

This planning is for Year 2 but can be adapted for Year 1. Includes a 20 lesson planning sequence and r

Up to three weeks worth of planning for ‘Grandad’s Island’ by Benji Davies. Has been used for Year 1 but could easily be used for Year 2 by making a few steps up. Illustrations used are taken from the story.

A story map of ‘The Storm Whale’ by Oliver Jeffers. I drew these pictures based on the illustrations of the story. I have used this in early years and within my Year 1 class, to retell the story within small groups, as a whole class and as a visual aid to support independent writing.

A story map to use to retell the story of ‘Lost and Found’. I drew these images based on the story written by Oliver Jeffers, however they are not exact copies.

A planning sequence for ‘The Bog Baby’. These lessons build up to writing a retell of the story.

Story map of the The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers

Instead of flashcards- quick recap presentation of Phase 4 high frequency words. To be shown at the beginning of phonics lessons.

Simple Power Point of Phase 3 words. I use this during quick recap session at the beginning of phonics on a daily basis.