I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Introducing our CVC word Construction Cards. This comprehensive set features over 70 engaging cards, providing ample ideas and prompts for hands-on construction. Each set includes two versions: one with vivid images accompanied by the corresponding word, and the other solely featuring the written word. Designed to foster construction play, these cards also serve as a valuable tool for developing decoding skills among pupils.
Explore a multitude of construction materials such as LEGO, blocks, dough, and more with these versatile cards. Sized approximately A6, they are perfectly suited for tough spots or labeling pupils creations. Unlock endless possibilities for creative expression and skill-building with our CVC Construction Cards.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843
Available for free:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
Introduce your little learners to this exciting CVC Christmas worksheet pack. Designed specifically for EYFS or lower KS1 pupils, this engaging resource features 15 worksheets that help children use their phonics skills while having fun.
The worksheets encourage letter sound recognition, letter formation, spelling practice, and the development of early reading skills in a playful, hands-on way.
The pack also includes corresponding answer sheets, making it easy for teachers and parents to assess progress and provide support where needed. Perfect for individual practice or group activities, this resource is an ideal addition to any EYFS phonics curriculum.
Key Features:
15 worksheets focused on phonics and letter sounds
Corresponding answer sheets for easy assessment
Encourages spelling, letter recognition, and early reading
Fun, themed activity to keep young learners engaged
Suitable for both classroom and home learning environments
Give your pupils the tools they need to become confident in their letter sounds with this delightful worksheet pack.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-learning-fun-maths-worksheet-bundle-13117292
Here are all the common exception words for year 2. Bold writing and bright blue background make these perfect for display or a small washing line but they also make great flash cards. This is my favourite blue for my classroom use and I hope you’ll like it as much as I do.
I like to display these so pupil’s can use them easily for spelling the high frequency words but also for flash cards to develop speed reading. Four words per A4 sheet.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-word-mat-common-exception-words-12312069
Here are the common exception words for year 1. Bold lettering and a simple black and white frame. Great for display or flash card use.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-flash-cards-or-display-cute-crayons-12166345
Set up your classroom quickly with this display of the year 2 common exception words. Alternatively, these make great flash cards or can be used in your pocket chart or on your washing line. Four word cards per A4 sheet.
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 missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-word-mat-common-exception-words-12312069
Help students with their writing by displaying the common exception words. These words can also be used as flash cards, in your pocket chart or on the washing line. 4 words per A4 sheet. This pack includes all the common exception words for year 1 and year 2.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-word-mat-common-exception-words-12312069
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-word-mat-bundle-ks1-12312234
Get set for Autumn with the common exception words for year 1. Each high frequency word appears in bold, simple lettering in a sweet patchwork apple. Four words per A4 paper.
These are perfect for back to school, Autumn term or Harvest display. They would also be great on a working wall or English display. The cards can be used as flash cards or in a pocket chart to support pupil’s speed reading of the high frequency words.
These high frequency words are super cute as a back to school display which has a useful element to it.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-word-bundle-12354917
Practice reading the year 1 common exception words with this roll and read game. Included are 8 games which cover all the tricky words for the year 1 curriculum. Also included is a blank game so you can create your own game using word which suit your pupils, theme or topic.
There are two versions included: one with cute backgrounds and one plain.
This is a great resource for home learning too.
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 missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506
Brighly coloured and classic style birthday chart. One month per page. I laminate each page and use a white board marker to write the children’s names and day. For example, 5th John or 16th Samantha. Once you’ve done this you can just wipe them off at the end of the year and reuse the birthday chart again year after year.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-area-display-bright-stripes-12167366
Create a charming reading corner with this bunting and poster pack in a boho colour palette. Bunting to welcome students into the area and posters to help keep the area purposeful and tidy. Book tub labels are also included to help students find what they need and keep the area organized. I have recently updated the book tub labels to include over 30 labels.
Included:
-Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters
-Reading area rules posters
-over 30 Book tub labels
-15 Reading growth mindset posters
-Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters
-Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C)
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-natural-hessian-12708007
My pupils love to play bingo and these games of bingo are perfect for practicing phonics.
Included are three different bingo games. One game to revise alternatives for the long a sound, another game for alternatives for the or sound and the last game alternatives for long e.
Each game includes 7 different game cards for the players and all of the word cards for the game master. This is great for small groups but I’ve also played this with the whole class meaning there are multiple winners each round.
The children loved it and I hope you will too.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-read-and-roll-year-1-cute-stripes-12320630
A traditional birthday display chart in both English and Spanish. I page per month. I laminate each page and use a white board marker to write the children’s names and day. For example, 5th John or 16th Samantha. Once you’ve done this you can just wipe them off at the end of the year and reuse the birthday chart again year after year.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-display-cute-stripes-12331850
All of the year 1 common exception words are here in their various formats.
Included:
word cards (flash cards or for display)
word mats (for use during writing tasks)
read and roll game (for reading practice)
Everything you need for your year 1 children to learn their common exception words.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-read-and-roll-year-1-cute-stripes-12320630
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-cute-pumpkins-12354281
Use the common exception word mats on each table when your year 2 students are writing. They will have easy and quick access to the words they need as they write.
Included:
9 different coloured word mats
1 plain word mat
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-common-exception-word-display-blue-background-12170275
All the year 1 common exception words in bold print on a blue background. Perfect for display or flash card use. 4 high frequency words per A4 sheet. I use these cards around my English working wall display. They really support the spelling of high frequency words. These cards also fit nicely into a pocket chart. These can be used as flash cards to develop speed reading of the common exception words.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-flash-cards-or-display-cute-crayons-12166345
Here are the common exception words for year 1. I love the cute crayon design. There are four words per A4 size paper which I would cut apart. These can be used as flash cards for reading practice of the high frequency words or they make a really cute display.
These are perfect for a back to school display which has a useful element to it.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-word-bundle-12354917
or
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-year-1-patchwork-apples-12356981
Get set for Autumn with the common exception words for year 1. Each high frequency word appears in bold, simple lettering in a cute pumpkin. Four words per A4 paper.
These are perfect for back to school, Autumn term or Harvest display. The high frequency words are great on working walls or English displays. The cards can be used as flash cards or in a pocket chart to develop pupil’s speed reading of the high frequency words. I like to add these to my Harvest Display; they look super cute and add a useful element to the Autumnal theme.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-flash-cards-or-display-cute-crayons-12166345
Here is an updated introduction to prefixes. I use this with my year 2 class to meet the requirements of the national curriculum. There are 5 activities which could be completed whole class or in small groups. Alternatively the activities can be printed off as worksheets. Each activity has a challenge included ensuring greater depth learning.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12570369
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-introduction-year-2-12045130
Here are a few of the worksheets I use with my year 2 students to practice their contraction work. Easily adapted to meet the needs of children in year 3. Included are 4 worksheets and the answers. I hope you find them useful.
I’ve recently updated this resources and added 4 additional worksheets to this resource.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-possessive-apostrophe-12080332
Here are some slides I use when introducing nouns in grammar work. The slides can be used as whole class activities or in small groups. Some of the slides could be printed out and used as worksheets. There are a variety of slides including sorting and identifying activities. Challenges are included ensuring greater depth.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-introduction-year-2-12045130