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My maths, literacy, MFL & RE resources are about learning through play. With 20+ years of teaching experience, I have seen what works well in nurturing education and consolidating key skills. Integrating play and creativity makes learning fun so that children reinforce key concepts, discuss their thinking & strategies. These high-quality materials provide teachers & parents with easy-prep games that enrich the educational experiences to help build a strong foundation for future success.

My maths, literacy, MFL & RE resources are about learning through play. With 20+ years of teaching experience, I have seen what works well in nurturing education and consolidating key skills. Integrating play and creativity makes learning fun so that children reinforce key concepts, discuss their thinking & strategies. These high-quality materials provide teachers & parents with easy-prep games that enrich the educational experiences to help build a strong foundation for future success.
Telling Time in German - 4 Roll & Say 'UHRZEIT' Games for Lessons, Centres & Home
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Telling Time in German - 4 Roll & Say 'UHRZEIT' Games for Lessons, Centres & Home

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Are you teaching about telling time in German or ‘Die Zeit’? Students will practice German time vocabulary by playing these 4 fun low-prep Roll and Say games. Ideal for pairs & small groups to answer, “Wie spät ist es?” and encourage using new vocabulary so that students consolidate how to say different times in German The 4 engaging games have clocks that range from easy (game 1) to challenging (Game 4) so differentiation is easy and there is something suitable for different abilities. Playing games and discussing *vocabulary is something that I have found works well when I have taught German (and French) The games are ideal for independent groups or adult-supported groups and are a great way for you to find out how confident students are to recognize and work out German times, pronunciations and discuss any misconceptions e.g. half the hour. They are great for Back-to-School activities to encourage German after a holiday when remembering and using vocabulary may be a bit tricky! Here is what you will get: Game 1 o’clock - …UHR Game 2 o’clock & half past - …UHR & HALB… - (ideal to reinforce the difference between half past… and halb… in German) Game 3 o’clock, half past, quarter to & past - …UHR, HALB…, VIERTEL VOR…, VIERTEL NACH… Game 4 o’clock, half past, quarter to & past & minutes - …UHR, HALB…, VIERTEL VOR…, VIERTEL NACH… …MINUTEN 5 different patterns to add to the backs of cards to make them look more attractive & for easy organization teaching notes instructions dice & spinners markers Great for you: Low-prep - print and play Teachers’ notes with suggestions on how to structure the lesson Great for your German language centre - choose, print and put them together with the instructions, markers & dice and you are ready to play Great as independent activities as part of a lesson Ideal for early finishers Extra vocabulary practice for Zeit - time in German Ideal if you need a quick resource e.g. for supply days Great for your students: Roll & Say games are easy to play Instructions are included Players will check each other’s understanding of time vocabulary and therefore be learning together Gives students opportunities to discuss Zeit – German time vocabulary Games have a competitive element so will encourage perseverance If you like this resource, I would appreciate you leaving a review. Thank you & Danke. Please check out German Speaking and Listening Conversation Prompts, Cards and Mats German Time Worksheets TES Shop Copyright © OwletLearning
German Time Worksheets
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German Time Worksheets

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Wie spät ist es? 'Die Zeit’ worksheets will help students with learning, understanding, reading and writing time in German. These low-prep activities will encourage students to read and write German time phrases independently in different fun ways. The worksheets have clocks that range from** easy** (worksheets A) to challenging (worksheets D) so differentiation is easy and there is something suitable for different abilities. There are different activities - read, cover, write, match clocks and time vocabulary, unscramble letters, and word searches so there is something for everyone. These activities are also ideal for consolidating reading and writing German numbers to 12. The worksheets are ideal for independent tasks that students can get on with as you are teaching others. I have found that providing different activities gives students the option of choosing something they will find interesting so they are more engaged in their learning. Combine the worksheets with other time activities, to give you a complete and fun lesson to practice & perfect German time vocabulary. Here is what you will get: 18 Worksheets - Worksheets Level A - o’clock - …UHR Worksheets Level B - o’clock & half past - …UHR & HALB … - (ideal to reinforce the difference between half past … and halb … in German) Worksheets Level C - o’clock, half past, quarter to & past - …UHR, HALB …, VIERTEL VOR …, VIERTEL NACH … Worksheets Level D - o’clock, half past, quarter to & past & minutes - …UHR, HALB …, VIERTEL VOR …, VIERTEL NACH … MINUTEN All levels include: Read, say, cover, write, check Match time phrase and clock Unscramble letters and write times Write times (from memory) to match the clock Levels A & B also have Wordsearches Answers for self-assessments Great for you: Low-prep - print Great for your German language centre Great as independent activities as part of a lesson Ideal for early finishers Extra vocabulary practice for Zeit - time in German Ideal if you need a quick resource e.g. for supply days Great for your students: Easy to understand what to do Choice of activities will keep them engaged 1 is the easiest activity & 4 the hardest - the activities tend to get harder so there is a sequence to work through If you like this resource, I would appreciate it if you could leave a review and Thank you & Danke Please check out TES Shop (UK) Copyright © OwletLearning.
French Speaking and Listening Conversation Prompts, Cards and Mats
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French Speaking and Listening Conversation Prompts, Cards and Mats

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Are you looking for some ways to encourage speaking and listening in French? These easy-prep conversation prompts and mats will do just that and are ideal as a starter activity to get students thinking and speaking straight away in French. They are great for working in pairs and differentiated so you will be able to use them for the whole class. Speaking and listening are skills that are so important and fun, however many students shy away from this because they don’t want to get this wrong. I would start a lesson with my puppet and model a conversation in French, adding a few words. Then my puppet would ask a few students a question so that they get involved. I would differentiate the questions to the student so some might answer simple questions with their name or ‘Oui’ and I would expect others to answer in more complex sentences. Then all students will use their conversation mats and ask and answer questions with their talking partner. This is a fun and quick way to start the lesson in the target language and engage students in French conversations. These activities help with confidence and fluency. When students are more confident and fluent, they can use the more challenging prompts and mats. Benefits Perfect for use as a lesson starter Ideal to use as an oral task Encourages speaking and listening skills Differentiated to target different skill levels Helps students practice their conversation skills A resource that you will use often You will get: 3 mats in different designs 50+ cards in Fench (including some English prompts that encourage using French vocabulary without the support of hearing the language first) Blank mats to add their new vocabulary/ questions over the term and/ or year Blank prompt cards for you or students to write questions Includes Dyslexic font Instructions/Tips for Implementation Students can work in pairs using the conversation cards and mats at the beginning of the lesson to encourage speaking and listening skills. They can also use the blank templates to add new vocabulary as they learn throughout the year therefore making their learning personal to them. They can also use the 50+ prompt cards for a quick speaking and listening activity. Provide the cards with the topics that you have covered recently and mix in topics from a while ago to refresh this vocabulary If you like this resource, I would appreciate it if you could leave a review and Thank you. Please check out TES Shop (UK) Copyright © OwletLearning.
German Speaking and Listening Conversation Prompts, Cards and Mats
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German Speaking and Listening Conversation Prompts, Cards and Mats

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Are you looking for some ways to encourage speaking and listening in German? These easy-prep conversation prompts and mats will do just that and are ideal as a starter activity to get students thinking and speaking straight away in German. They are great for working in pairs and differentiated so you will be able to use them for the whole class. Speaking and listening are skills that are so important and fun, however many students shy away from this because they don’t want to get this wrong. I would start a lesson with my puppet and model a conversation in German, adding a few words. Then my puppet would ask a few students a question so that they get involved. I would differentiate the questions to the student so some might answer simple questions with their name or ‘Ja’ and I would expect others to answer in more complex sentences. Then all students will use their conversation mats and ask and answer questions with their talking partner. This is a fun and quick way to start the lesson in the target language and engage students in German conversations. These activities help with confidence and fluency. When students are more confident and fluent, they can use the more challenging prompts and mats. Benefits Perfect for use as a lesson starter Ideal to use as an oral task Encourages speaking and listening skills Differentiated to target different skill levels Helps students practice their conversation skills A resource that you will use often **You will get: ** 3 mats in different designs 50+ cards in German (including some English prompts that encourage using German vocabulary without the support of hearing the language first) Blank mats to add their new vocabulary/ questions over the term and/ or year Blank prompt cards for you or students to write questions Instructions/Tips for Implementation Students can work in pairs using the conversation cards and mats at the beginning of the lesson to encourage speaking and listening skills. They can also use the blank templates to add new vocabulary as they learn throughout the year therefore making their learning personal to them. They can also use the 50+ prompt cards for a quick speaking and listening activity. Provide the cards with the topics that you have covered recently and mix in topics from a while ago to refresh this vocabulary If you like this resource, I would appreciate it if you could leave a review and Thank you. Please check out TES Shop (UK) Copyright © OwletLearning.
4th of July 2d SHAPES Math Geometry Games - EYFS & KS1
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4th of July 2d SHAPES Math Geometry Games - EYFS & KS1

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Use these 4th of July shapes to make recognising 2-dimensional shapes and naming them fun. Your EYFS and KS1 students can use these easy prep 2d shapes to play maths games such as Memory, Pairs and Snap in groups find the matching shapes (for nursery) or shape and shape names (reception and year 1) and understand the mathematical properties (Years 2 & 3). With the red, blue & white clipart, this resource is ideal for celebrating Independence Day but can also be used for maths activities at other times. Most students love games, and these resources lend themselves well to playing popular games practicing key maths skills, recognising and naming 2D shapes and understanding definitions for these. Students can play this as part of their CHIL, or child-initiated independent learning activities, or as part of a maths lesson. Put them in your tuff tray or your maths centre to introduce and encourage games for geometry. Differentiation is easy - match for example the picture of a circle to the word ‘circle’ or print these 2x and match the same shapes. Challenge use the names and the definitions to read and understand the mathematical terms used to describe the shapes. If you use this as an adult-led activity, then ask questions such as: How many pointy bits/angles are there? How many sides are there? Do they look as if they are the same length? Are all the sides straight or curved? Can you name the shape? Can you see a similar shape in our classroom? You will get cards with: 14 shapes 14 shape names 14 shape definitions Instructions how to play different games notes patterns for the backs of the cards Prep is easy and quick - print, cut up the cards and you are ready for a fun and engaging lesson. Great for you: Low prep Ideal for your maths and 4th July-themed centres Great as independent activities in a math lesson Ideal if you need a quick resource e.g. for supply teachers Great for extra geometry practice Fun homework Great for your students: Gives students opportunities to get familiar with shapes Discuss and understand about the properties of shapes with others Have fun with geometry Read maths words such as circle, triangle, oval Understand mathematical properties of 2d shapes If you like this resource, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review. Thank you. You might be interested in: Maths Activities 4th of July Numbers to Count, Subitize, Add & Read USA Presidents Scavenger Hunt Please check out TES Shop (UK) Copyright © OwletLearning.
Summer CVC Roll & Read Games - Beach Theme
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Summer CVC Roll & Read Games - Beach Theme

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Looking for easy-prep phonics games to roll and read CVC words this summer? Get your reception students excited about reading VC , CCVC, CVCC and CCVCC words with these differentiated beach-themed fun activities. They will use their early reading skills to practice decoding, blending and reading and become more fluent and confident in these key early literacy skills. The resources are easy to use and great for independent activities as part of a phonics lesson or as an adult-led activity where you can assess and teach early reading strategies, sounds and letters. They are great opportunities to talk about grapheme-phoneme correspondences and blending sounds to read whole words. Differentiation is easy as there are 6 different games with increasingly more sounds and letters (please see below). With the cute beach clipart, which is also suitable for other times of the year, the games make reading CVC words in the summer fun. The activities are perfect for lessons, extra practice, early finishers, fun homework, centres, substitute teaching and Home Education. You will get: 6 Games CVC ** s a t p** –repeated words Words with graphemes s a t p i n m d –CVC VC VCC CVC s a t p i n m d g o c k CVC, CVCC CCVC s a t p i n m d g o c k e u r CVC, CVCC CCVC s a t p i n m d g o c k e u r h b f l CVC, CVCC CCVC CCVCC s a t p i n m d g o c k e u r h b f l j v w x y z Together with A blank template for your students to write their own words and create ‘personalized’ games templates for dice and spinners (1-4 and 1-6) with a summer theme - or use standard 1-6 dice templates for markers and patterns for the backs of games (or laminate 2 games back-to-back for students to go onto a more challenging game teaching notes Great for you: Easy-prep - print and you are ready Ideal opportunity to assess and teach about reading CVC words Great as independent activities as part of a phonics lesson Great for your literacy and summer/ beach/ outdoor centres Use them for morning work Ideal for fun homework Use them for early finishers Ideal for extra fun blending and reading practice Ideal if you need a resource e.g. for substitute days Great for your students: Popular and easy-to-understand game format Games encourage perseverance - who can get to the end first? Provides great opportunities to learn together If you like this resource, please leave a rating & comment about this resource. Thank you. Please check out TES Shop (UK) Copyright © OwletLearning. All rights reserved by the author. Permission to copy for single classroom (and homework) only.