This resource contains 5 Christmas-themed games. Christmas Lotto or Bingo - 32 cards printed with both pictures and words and 32 cards printed with just words. Every child can participate due to the differentiation. The resource also includes flashcards of the words - with and without pictures could be used for other educational activities - sorting, alphabetical order, a stimulus for creative writing, pictures could be cut out and used to make Christmas cards, Christmas calendars, Christmas bookmarks and other Christmas decorations. etc Elves and Santas - a seasonal variation of snakes and ladders. The resource can be enlarged to A3 size and laminated. There are 70 squares on the board. The game can be played with regular dice or numbered dice. This game is particularly appropriate for reception and Year 1 children (EYFS) as it will help to reinforce number recognition and counting skills. It can also be used with SEN pupils and will also help to reinforce turn-taking skills and social skills. Stop the Sleigh is a seasonal variation of ‘Stop The Bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories. The categories include - elf’s name, angel’s name, item of winter clothing, Christmas food, - toy or game, TV programme or film and an item that can be found on an Advent Calendar. Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an ‘advent calendar’. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go into each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! As a timer, choose some popular Christmas music. Happy Families - Christmas Happy Families is a bright and colourful resource which can be laminated and used for many educational and fun activities. The game involves collecting all 4 members of the family. There are 56 cards ( 14 families ) printed with Christmas themed pictures. Christmas Snap- Christmas Snap with 48 Christmas themed cards. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources

This resource contains three PowerPoint lessons on similes and metaphors, personification and alliteration. Similes and Metaphors PowerPoint This is a 37 slide PowerPoint on similes and metaphors. It gives an explanation and definition of simile and metaphors and why they are used. It contains examples of similes and metaphors from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud (William Wordsworth), The Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), My luv is like a red, red rose ( Robert Burns) and the Bible. It also explains the difference between similes and metaphors. The PowerPoint contains images to stimulate students to compose their own similes and metaphors Personification PowerPoint This is a 25 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification. It includes an explanation and definition of personification and its use in the production of figurative language. It explains why it is used. The PowerPoint contains examples of personification from poetry and literature - I wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss. It also contains images for pupils to compose their own writing containing personification Alliteration PowerPoint This is a 40 slide PowerPoint on alliteration. It contains an explanation of alliteration and many examples from literature - (Harry Potter), poetry ( The Highwayman, The Listeners, Kubla Khan, Cargoes, Sea Fever, The Ancient Mariner), the commercial world and in speeches. More Figurative Language Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English qualifications (Edexcel, City and Guilds, NCFE, NOCN). It contains an age-appropriate, 69-page workbook on the Entry Level 3 writing composition component. The workbook contains 22 information pages, 43 worksheets, two progress checks and a certificate of achievement. Tasks include: writing compound sentences writing paragraphs deciding when to use formal/ informal language writing in Standard English using appropriate format and structure for the audience using titles, headings, subheadings using bullet points and numbered lists The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be rateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Entry Level 3 - Writing Composition - 170 Slide PowerPoint Lesson The editable PowerPoint lesson clearly explains the writing skills that pupils will need in order to gain a pass in writing for Entry Level 3. It is ideal for introducing the writing components of the Entry Level Functional Skills specification and for revision purposes. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Entry Level 3 - Writing Composition - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 7 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 13 Workbooks - 9 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for Entry Level 3 students working towards Functional Skills English qualifications at Level 1 (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, AQA, Highfield Qualifications, NOCN, Open Awards). It contains an 84-page workbook on reading. This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: identify and understand the main points, ideas and details in texts compare information, ideas and opinions in texts identify meanings in texts and distinguish between fact and opinion recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes use reference materials and appropriate strategies for a range of purposes, including to find the meaning of words understand organisational and structural features and use them to locate relevant information in a range of texts infer from images meanings not explicit in the text recognise vocabulary associated with specific types and purposes of texts - formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive read understand a range of specialist words in context The workbook includes 37 information pages, 31 reading tasks (44 worksheets) and two progress checks. The workbook is provided in PDF and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. In return , you can have a free resource up to the value of your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like. You may also be interested in: Level 1 Reading - 175 Slide PowerPoint Lesson Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Level 1 Reading -PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook Entry Level 1 English Resources Entry 2 English Resources Entry 3 English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 33-page workbook and a 90-slide PowerPoint lesson on the Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English speaking and listening component. The resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: identify the main information and details from short explanations make requests and ask clear questions appropriately in different contexts respond appropriately to questions follow the gist of discussions clearly express information and communicate feelings and opinions on a range of topics make appropriate contributions to group discussions Workbook The 33-page workbook contains 15 tasks on the Entry Level 2 speaking and listening component. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource. Speaking and listening tasks are based on these themes: School Christmas Fair Which Charity? Missing Jeans A Dilemma Part-Time Job at Coffee Cafe Dental Appointment Driving Lessons Getting to Know You Favourite Singer/Band Food Supermarket Announcement Airport Announcement News Report Cafe Menu Making Requests PowerPoint Lesson It is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the speaking and listening component of the Entry Level 2 specification and for revision purposes. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: English Entry Level 1 Resource Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 7 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Resource Bundle - 13 Workbooks - 9 Powerpoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Resource Bundle - 9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 125-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 36-page workbook on the Entry Level 2 reading component. These resources will help pupils to achieve the following learning outcomes: read correctly words designated for Entry Level 2 read and understand sentences with more than one clause understand the main points in texts recognise and use organisational markers in texts such as headings, bullet points and numbered lists use a dictionary to find the meaning of words use illustrations, images and captions to locate information Workbook The 36-page workbook contains ten texts and ten tasks: Holly Farm Joe’s Gym 16-25 Student Railcard TV License and the Law How to Make Pancakes Bank Accounts Pete’s Pizza Parlour Pete’s Pizza Parlour - Staff Wanted Pete’s Pizza Parlour Trip Gone Wild Festival The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. PowerPoint Lesson The PowerPoint lesson is ideal for introducing the reading component of the Entry Level 2 Functional Skills specification and for revision purposes. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: English Entry Level 1 Bundle - 10 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 2 Bundle - 12 Workbooks - 9 PowerPoint Lessons English Entry Level 3 Bundle -9 Workbooks - 6 PowerPoint Lessons More Entry Level English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource has been designed for Entry Level 3 students working towards Functional Skills English qualifications at Level 1 (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, AQA, Highfield Qualifications, NOCN, Open Awards). It contains a 175-slide PowerPoint lesson on the reading component. This resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes: identify and understand the main points, ideas and details in texts compare information, ideas and opinions in texts identify meanings in texts and distinguish between fact & opinion recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes use reference materials and appropriate strategies to find the meaning of words understand organisational and structural features and use them to locate relevant information in texts infer from images meanings not explicit in the text recognise vocabulary associated with specific types and purposes of texts - formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive read understand a range of specialist words in context The editable PowerPoint outlines the reading skills needed at Level 1 and provides many examples. It contains links to videos on context clues, reading strategies, purpose & main ideas of texts, presentational & organisational features of text, fact & opinion, informal & formal texts and example exam questions. It is ideal for introducing the reading component of the specification and for revision purposes. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are happy with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. In return , you can have a free resource up to the value of your purchased resource. email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like. You may also be interested in: Level 1 Reading - 84 Page Workbook Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Level 1 Reading -PowerPoint Lesson & Workbook Level 1 English Resources Entry 1 English Resources Entry 2 English Resources Entry 3 English Resources Entry Level Maths Resources

This resource contains english Christmas-themed resources. No preparation required – all the resources contain a PowerPoint lesson and differentiated worksheets. The resources include: The 'Christmas Missing Letter Detective’ This resource contains a 28 slide PowerPoint lesson and an accompanying set of worksheets on the apostrophe for omission/contraction. The PowerPoint explains how to use the apostrophe for omission and contraction. The Christmas Crowd Controller This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and accmpanying worksheets on how to use commas in lists with sentences. The PowerPoint lesson is presented by the punctuation character ‘The Crowd Controller’ - the comma. Elfabetical Order’ – PowerPoint Lesson Santa’s Elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order via a fully editable, interactive and colourful 13 slide PowerPoint explaining alphabetical order up to four letters and complete with differentiated worksheets. The first set alphabetical order by the first letter only. The second set more challenging involving looking at the second, third and fourth letter. Special Delivery by Santa This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and worksheets on making plurals. The fully editable PowerPoint is delivered by Santa himself and he explains all the rules for making plurals for regular nouns - adding ‘s’, - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’, - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’, - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’. The resource also includes differentiated worksheets, information and fact sheet on making plurals including exceptions. These resources are suitable for Years 1-6, SEN pupils and older pupils who find sentence demarcation and punctuation challenging. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide