Children will have fun learning about words that start with ‘ Oct’. They will match words and pictures beginning with ‘Oct’ Included is an original poem that incorporates the 4 ‘Oct’ words. Page 2 is the poem to share with your class. Page 3 is an activity sheet where children are asked to underline the ‘Oct’ words that they come across. Extend by asking the children to write their own ‘Oct’ poems or/and to draw pictures of words beginning with ‘Oct’. Links to numeracy and literacy.

Children will have fun learning about words that start with ‘Qu’ and Quad’. They will match words and pictures beginning with ‘Quad’ Included is an original poem that incorporates the 4 ‘Quad’ words. Page 2 is the poem to share with your class. Page 3 is an activity sheet where children are asked to underline the ‘Quad’ words that they come across. Extend by asking the children to write their own ‘Quad’ poems or/and to draw pictures of words beginning with ‘Quad’.

Children will have fun learning about words that start with TRI - ‘Tri - Wonders’. They will match words and pictures beginning with TRI. Included is an original poem that incorporates the 6 TRI words. Page 2 is the poem to share with your class. Page 3 is an activity sheet where children are asked to underline the TRI words that they come across. Extend by asking the children to write their own ‘Tri - Wonders’ poems or/and to draw pictures of words beginning with TRI.

An animated presentation for the Smartboard that children will enjoy. All letters are represented except the letter x. Great for topics on Animals, Letters and Sounds or Alphabet / Phonics work. Children can also choose an animal to find out more about.

*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 / SEND and/or those learning English Language. There are 24 sound cards showing consonant clusters such as fl, gl and sw. There are matching picture cards such as fl is for flower, gl is for glasses and sw is for sweets. There are also matching picture cards with just the pictures and space for pupils to write the sound or a short phrase about the picture. You could also duplicate, print and cut the cards to play matching games, speaking and listening games or to add the cards to displays. Link to your phonics scheme such as Letter and Sounds or use as stand alone resources.

A rhyming pairs activity with an animal link. 2 worksheets in colour and the same replicated in black and white. Children look at the pictures and find rhyming pairs. The idea is then to find the correct words from the bottom of the page and write them in the list. The first one is done for them on each worksheet - doe and crow and moose and goose. Boardmaker licenced

Here is a favourite poem I wrote and have used many times in class. Children will enjoy learning the poem. There are activities at the end where children can sequence the poem and match the numbers 1 - 10 to the relevant pictures. There is a grid for children to make notes which they can then use to write there own Christmas poem. Great resource also for an assembly where children can take a line each (or in pairs) recite their lines and show their own paintings or pictures - or use their own poem based on this idea. They will enjoy dramatizing the poem too. Share on the Smart Board or print out as posters / visual displays. Link with your counting and number activities.

This phonics resource is ideal for KS1 and SEND pupils. It includes a word wall featuring 54 words containing “ck,” such as “back,” “pickles,” “pocket,” and “stocking.” Additionally, there are three worksheets available in both colour and black-and-white, showing symbols/pictures of these 54 words. Children label the pictures and use the word wall to support their writing, vocabulary development and spelling skills. Boardmaker licenced.

A fun activity for the introduction of Autumn for KS1. Children have the opportunity to create creatures from leaves and then invent adventure stories for them. The resources include a lesson plan: Creating leaf Creatures for Autumn, which lays out objectives, materials and step by step instructions. There are 2 stories with ready made examples of leaf creatures: Flappy the Flying Frog and Squiggle the Squirrel. Each story shows the character and has a comprehension sheet with 6 questions for children to answer. The resource links to reading, guided reading, writing, comprehension, animals and Autumn.

8 worksheets in black and white with an animal theme and phonics link. Children name the animals, say the sounds and write the letters and sentences. Included animals: panda, tiger, elephant, dog, whale, fox, hippo and kangaroo.

8 worksheets in black and white with a toys and phonics link. Children name the toys, say the sounds and write the letters and sentences. Included sounds: b, c, d, h, k, s and t.

5 worksheets where children use the pictures to help them to name and write things they might see e.g. in the home or at the seaside. Each sheet has a topic or theme: Summer Holidays My Home Shapes I know Animals I know Under the Sea There are 2 sheets to a page, with one colour and one black and white version of the writing frames.

This “Who’s Who in the Classroom” resource is a colourful poster for KS1 children returning to school. It features 18 children, each ready for their new class and year, making it a fun way to explore new friendships and learn about one another. The resource includes five activities where children can read and answer questions about the characters, identify them from descriptions, and practice phonics by matching names. They’ll also get to write names in alphabetical order, describe the characters to a friend, and write their own short descriptions. This resource supports learning about feelings, Ourselves, School and phonics. To make the learning experience more personal and engaging, you can create a class resource using the children’s own photos or drawings. Start by asking each child to either bring in a photo of themselves or draw a picture of how they see themselves. Then, create a large poster or a digital display featuring all the children’s images. Alongside each photo or drawing, add a space for the child’s name, a fun fact about them, and their favourite things. You can also include activities similar to the ones in the “Who’s Who in the Classroom” resource, such as matching names, ordering them alphabetically, or describing a classmate’s picture. This personalized resource reinforces the skills practiced in the original poster and also helps children feel more connected to their classmates and comfortable in their new environment.

A topic resource linking coffee to geography, literacy, poetry, art and design. The resource comes with a planning sheet suggesting 5 activities that children could do related to the theme and using the resources provided. Activities and worksheets include designing a coffee cup. linking types of coffee to different cultures and countries, reading and writing poems and creating posters and coffee related doodle colouring in.

A phonics resource to support KS1 and SEND pupils with a focus on the letter ‘V’. There are 5 worksheets which are in colour and replicated in black and white. 8 picture symbols with words beginning with V. Children trace the words and match them to the pictures and label them e.g. volcano and violin. 8 picture symbols showing words that end in ve. Children trace the words and match them to the pictures and label them e.g. drive and dive. Singular and plural nouns - Children find matching pairs e.g. wolf and wolves and knife and knives. Children trace the words and match them to the pictures and label them. Things found in the house with the letter V e.g. vacuum, oven and vase. Children trace the words and match them to the pictures and label them. Pairs of rhyming words e.g. van and pan, vet and met. Children trace the words and match them to the pictures and label them. Links to reading and handwriting. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource is designed to support Key Stage 1 and SEND teachers in delivering a structured phonics lesson sequence. It includes six activities that build on each other to develop children’s understanding and use of phonemes, initial sounds, word formation, and sentence completion. The activities range from sorting phoneme cards to writing and drawing, ending with an assessment to evaluate learning. Each activity is outlined on a planning sheet with objectives, necessary resources (included), and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for teachers to implement. The resource aims to enhance phonemic awareness and early literacy skills in a fun and interactive way, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for young children. Boardmaker Licenced.

This literacy resource is designed for EYFS and KS1, focusing on story creation, speaking and listening, and creative writing. It features a colour poster of ‘Fantasy Land’, complete with princesses, fairies, dragons, castles, houses, and a pirate ship. A black-and-white version of the poster is also provided for children to colour in. Additionally, each of the 20 images from the poster is available on individual worksheets in both colour and black-and-white formats, allowing for personalised colouring activities. Children can use these images to inspire and create their own stories, either individually or in groups, fostering creativity and enhancing their storytelling and communication skills. Children can create their own posters of ‘Fantasy Land’ or add to a large scale class display.

A pack of 16 worksheets based on the topic of Homes with links to Ourselves, Reading and List Writing. Sheets 1 - 4 - Lists of things that can be found in the House, Garden, Bathroom and Kitchen. Colour sheets that show 20 objects with the listed words. Children read the words and match them to the correct pictures. They can write the numbers of the words next to the pictures or draw a line to match. Sheets 5 - 8 - Things found in the various rooms or garden. Colour sheets where children make their own lists of things found in each part of the house. The same activities are shown in the remainder sheets but these are in black and white.

Engage your Key Stage 1 children with the “Fun Cartoon Characters and Story” resource, comprising four planned lessons. Children will discover and discuss 14 funny cartoon characters, create entertaining character dialogues, craft imaginative short stories, and explore humour in storytelling. This resource offers lesson plans with clear objectives, easy-to-follow instructions, and minimal preparation. Foster creativity, enhance speaking and listening skills, and encourage a love for storytelling while having a fun time with these amusing cartoon characters. Use as a unit of work or take what you want for individual lessons.

These Heart Alphabet Phonics Puzzles are for KS1 children and are a fun way to teach the alphabet and phonics. Materials: 7 heart-shaped puzzles, each with 4 sections.1 blank heart puzzle template included. Each of the 4 sections in the hearts feature a letter sound and related colour pictures. Children trace lines around the hearts and puzzle pieces for cutting. Introduce each letter sound with its pictures. Practice saying sounds and naming the pictures. Cut along lines and re assemble hearts. Extension: Use a range of different sections from different hearts to form simple words. Display: Showcase completed puzzles. Link to your shape work in maths.