A simple assessment tool to add to your phonics toolbox. Cut out these cards and laminate and use over again as an assessment tool. There are 2 cards per page. Each card contains capital letters. Children can name the letters and sounds and use their phonics skills to read words. They can blend / sound out any words that they come across. The final 2 words on each cards are animals and this gives a clue to children.

Make awards ceremonies extra special with this fun activity! Children can colour and cut out their own trophies, badges, and rosettes to celebrate their achievements. Whether it’s for academic accomplishments, good behaviour, sports day, effort, or special talents, this project adds a personal touch to any awards event. Let children take pride in their colourful creations and enjoy the moment of recognition in style! Teachers can also use the trophies, badges and rosettes as templates for making certificates or cards. There are 10 pages each showing 2 black and white templates. Page 11 offers a description of the resource.

A great way to start the year by rewarding children for their first day at school! There are 7 designs of this certificate for you or the children to choose from.

This resource is invaluable for SEND, EYFS and KS1 teachers, providing a variety of fresh and encouraging comments across a wide range of topics and subjects. The resource is useful in enabling educators to offer specific and meaningful praise that goes beyond the commonplace ‘good’ or ‘very good’, thereby fostering a more positive and engaging learning environment for young learners. Table 1 is based on EYFS topics: Alphabet, reading, writing, number, shape, Ourselves and Toys. Table 2 is based on KS1 subjects: Literacy, Maths, Science, Topic, ICT, RE, PE and PSHE. Each subject area has 6 statements that teachers can use in their marking, assessment or verbal feedback. Statements can be adapted for report writing. Boardmaker licenced.

3 writing templates for children on the theme of Change. Children may use these when thinking about or writing about moving school, year group or any other change they are coming across. They will be encouraged to think about things they look forward to as well as what they might miss.

15 colour flashcards showing different school subjects as follows: Maths, Reading, French, History, Geography, RE, PE, Science, Art, Music, Technology, Food Technology, PSHE, Drama and Outdoor Learning. Children could use these for front covers of exercise books, or on displays or schedules. Any that are not included, could be made by the children themselves. Cut and laminate for durability. Duplicate for matching games.

4 designs of certificates for you to award to children on Graduation Day at the end of the year or class / key stage. Each certificate shows a child graduating and receiving their awards. The teacher can fill out the details and sign the certificates.

A selection of sports day / sports certificates for your children. Included are 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and an array of sports such as rugby, tennis and football. Something for all those taking part.

There are 40 ( mainly ) photos of classroom equipment, toys, resources and stationery. Use as labels or flashcards. Can be cut down to the size you require for your boxes and trays. Add to displays too. Great to help children become independent at finding and tidying away equipment. Good to show as a speaking and listening activity on the Smart Board. Works well for children with special needs who may more readily recognise photographs.

10 colour designs for childrens labels for school books in a range of subjects. 10 labels on each page. Subjects: Maths, Nature, Topic x 2, Sketch, Craft, Science, Weather, Phonics and Music.

40 labels for your childrens books or folders. A selection of colour pictures enough for the whole class to make their choices. Includes animals, fruit and transport.

Here are 5 example Star Charts that your children can choose from. Each one has a different theme: School Unicorn Rainbow Princess Dinosaurs All you need is some stickers or felt pens for drawing. There is a blank template included for you to make your own. There is a sample of a worked star chart where stickers have been added for different reasons to make it personal to the child. A motivating tool for behaviour management, assessing progress and/or rewarding children at home and at school.

10 colour designs of Homework Schedule Sheets for Primary pupils. These can be printed for pupils to take home or laminated for them to write on each week with dry markers. Pupils will be able to choose their favourites from the range of designs or make their own based on the templates given.

These planning sheets for using playdough with young learners offers teachers a structured approach to foster creativity, enhance motor skills, and integrate cross-curricular themes. The sheets will save preparation time, introduce new learning methods, ensure classroom safety, and facilitate differentiation and sensory learning. In essence, the planning sheets are designed to elevate the experience of using playdough in the classroom. The resources link to SEND and Sensory exploration and activities. This collection of planning resources for teachers or parents includes: 8 Pages of Planning sheets as outlined below: 1.Making Dough with Nursery and Reception children -5 ideas for making different types of dough e.g. glitter and salt dough. 2.Keeping Dough fresh for Nursery and Reception children - 5 ways to maximise the life of your dough. 3.Types of Dough to Make or Buy - including descriptions and use, sources and safety issues. 4/5/6. Set 1 to 3 - Fifteen ideas for working with dough for Nursery and Reception children - ideas set out in a table with headings, activity, support needed, resources, objectives and age of the children. 7. Useful Tools for working with Dough - a list of tools such as a patterned roller and dough cutters, their purpose and benefits. 8. Five Playdough Mats and Activity Ideas including an example worksheet for each theme. You can use these sheets or they can act as inspiration for making your own.