"This is the story of the fierce Captain Jones, And his pirate ship with the skull and cross bones. With a patch on one eye and a hook for a hand, He sailed the oceans looking for land. If you just spoke his name, people trembled with fear, They ran and they hid when he was near. His ship had huge sails (and being old, had no motor), It was dirty and smelly and he called it ‘The Floater’." Sure to be a modern classic; 'The Tea Swigging Pirate Jones' follows Captain Jones and his crew as they hunt for treasure in a rhyming adventure. In a journey which takes them through caves and caverns with dragons and magic, this is sure to be as popular with teachers as it is for children! A Powerpoint collection of activities relating to the text is also included.

This is the story of Mrs McToot, and the musical instrument she keeps in her boot. She’s tall and pretty, caring and kind; Perfect in fact, with the cleverest mind! To look, you may think that she doesn’t impress, In her Wellington boots and flowery dress - But never before have you seen such a flute, As the one in the wellies of Mrs McToot! Don't let first impressions fool you, there is much more than meets the eye to Mrs McToot! With the help of the magical flute which she keeps in her wellington boots; fun, adventure and a few surprises are guaranteed. Additional teaching resources to accompany the text are also included. This text is also available in a great value bundle.

When it's time for the farm animals to settle down for bed, the children need to get ready to sleep too - but where should they go? The sheep sleep on the hillside and the stable is for the horses.

'I Like Colours' from the 'I Like Reading' is a wonderful picture book for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will help your child learn their colours.

A valuable & versatile resource resource which can be adapted for all ages and is only limited by your own imagination. - A Smartboard & PowerPoint resource to teach money or set problem solving challenges. Resources in £, p, $ and blank for your own currency. Add your own values to each cafe item to allow the resource to be used for ages and abilities (eg - - A printable menu to match the iwb teaching resource - add prices to to set challenges suitable for your ability levels. - Dry wipe printable to match other resources - just print, laminate & cut. Add your own prices for group work activities. Examples of challenges you can set for your pupils: You must buy a main meal, a dessert and a drink without spending more than £_______. How many different meal combinations can you make? You bought a main meal, a dessert and a drink with a £5 note. You received £______ change. What did you buy? I bought a main meal, a dessert and a drink for £______. What did I buy? I bought a pizza, a muffin & a carton of milk. I paid with exactly the correct change. How many different combinations of coins could I have used? You take everyone sitting on your table for a meal. Find out what they would like to eat and how much it will cost. - How much will you all have to pay if you share the bill equally?

A detailed literacy unit of work (up to 6 weeks) focused on Pirates based around 'The Tea-Swigging Pirate Jones' as an inspirational text. A great resource with lesson plans consisting of differentiated activities which should save hours of planning. Plans can be adapted for use with other texts Also includes some additional powerpoint resources which may be of use.

'Zoo Poo' is a wonderful, short rhyming picture book for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will have have teachers and children giggling together in delight.

Flashcards with sea/ocean animal images.

Flashcards with common farm animals.

Flash cards 0-10 with animal themed numbers