This collection of grammar and spelling games includes a range of fun challenges that adults and children in Years 1 and 2 (ages 7-8) can complete together for home learning.

This year 2 common exception word (CEW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the 64 tricky words. Each worksheet includes two or three words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to develop letter formation using handwriting line guides. Common exception words included in this pack are: clothes, busy could, should, would hour, eye sure, sugar who, whole

This year 2 common exception word (CEW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the 64 tricky words. Each worksheet includes two or three words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to develop letter formation using handwriting line guides. Common exception words included in this pack are: half, money improve, even move, prove Mr, Mrs people, water

This year 2 common exception word (CEW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the 64 tricky words. Each worksheet includes two or three words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to develop letter formation using handwriting line guides. Common exception words included in this pack are: after, fast class, grass, pass father, plant last, past path, bath

This reading comprehension for Years 3 and 4 focuses on the life and work of Florence Nightingale, and her impact on nursing and hospitals - building children’s skills of recall and inference, and enhancing their vocabulary.

This Father’s Day activity will give pupils the opportunity to write a poem about their dad (or another significant male in their life) using similes, with a model text if required. They will discuss why their father is special, covering aspects of PSHE, gathering ideas as a class. English Objectives covered are: to discuss how authors use language, including figurative language (investigating and using similes) PSHE Objectives (taken from Relationships Education, statutory guidance) covered are: to know that stable, caring relationships are at the heart of happy families

This Father’s Day activity will give pupils the opportunity to write a newspaper report about the World’s Greatest Dad! They will explore why their dads are special, covering aspects of PSHE, and use the worksheet to create their very own newspaper report. There is also a version of the newspaper which allows pupils to write about an alternative significant male (uncle, grandfather, step-dad) in their lives. English Objectives covered are: to combine words to make sentences (Y1) to write for different purposes (Y2) PSHE Objectives (taken from Relationships Education, statutory guidance) covered are: to know that stable, caring relationships are at the heart of happy families

Key Stage 2 English worksheets This bright, appealing grammar worksheet is an excellent way to practise and revise using antonyms in Y6. This primary resource is divided into five sections: Understand Match words with their antonyms and find two antonyms for the words given Challenge Rewrite the example sentences, replacing each of the words in bold with an antonym Test Circle the antonym for each word below. Then circle two words in each sentence that are antonyms of each other Explain Write an explanation of the difference between antonyms and synonyms, using at least two examples Apply Write a description of the scene shown, using as many antonyms of the four words given as possible Activities include SATs-style questions and opportunities for creative writing responses, with eye-catching images as prompts. What is an antonym? An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Antonym examples Fast and slow Big and small Light and dark Good and bad Up and down National Curriculum English programme of study links Children will learn how words are related by meaning as synonyms and antonyms [for example, big, large, little].

Key Stage 2 English worksheets This bright, appealing grammar worksheet is an excellent way to practise and revise using synonyms in Year 6. This primary resource is divided into five sections: Understand Match words with their synonyms, and find two synonyms for the words given Challenge Rewrite the example sentences, replacing each of the words in bold with a synonym Test Circle the correct synonym for the words given. Then circle two words which are synonyms in each of the sentences below Explain In your own words, describe what a synonym is using at least two examples Apply Write a short email to parents about an upcoming school trip, telling them what is needed, including as many synonyms of the words given as you can Activities include SATs-style questions and opportunities for creative writing responses, with eye-catching images as prompts. What is a synonym? A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. Synonym examples Nice and kind Big and large Tiny and minute Quick and fast Smelly and stinky Thrilling and exciting National Curriculum English programme of study links Students will learn how words are related by meaning as synonyms and antonyms [for example, big, large, little].

This reading comprehension for Years 1 and 2 focuses on the life and work of Florence Nightingale, and her impact on nursing and hospitals - building children’s skills of recall and inference, and enhancing their vocabulary.

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: circle, quarter continue, length eight, February eighth, straight regular, answer

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: describe, earth promise, remember sentence, forward special, notice strange, build

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: accident, busy address, difficult different, appear occasion, opposite possible, possess

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: history, learn though, therefore thought, arrive woman, women often, perhaps

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: actual, complete disappear, early group, heard important, fruit question, popular

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: breath, breathe exercise, bicycle medicine, strength natural, probably

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: believe, centre calendar, increase position, century weight, height

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: experiment, favourite famous, heart interest, potatoes naughty, mention

This year 3/4 statutory spelling word (SSW) pack allows pupils to practise reading and spelling a selection of the statutory spellings for year 3 and year 4. Each worksheet includes two words for pupils to read, spell and understand, with an opportunity to practise handwriting, making them perfect for independent practice during spelling lessons, for use as revision activities and for home learning. There are 12 packs available, one for each half term throughout years 3 and 4, together covering all of the statutory words in the spelling curriculum. Statutory spelling words included in this pack are: occasionally, grammar possession, pressure suppose, purpose through, although

This bright, appealing grammar worksheet is an excellent way to practise and revise using verbs in Year 2. It is divided into five sections: understand, challenge, test, explain and apply. Activities include SATs style questions and opportunities for creative writing responses, with eye-catching images as prompts.