I am passionate about the early years and firmly believe that children learn best through play. My products are centred around 'hands-on' learning, with an emphasis on fun!
I am passionate about the early years and firmly believe that children learn best through play. My products are centred around 'hands-on' learning, with an emphasis on fun!
**Resources for teaching the alphabet. Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! EACH RESOURCE IS ALSO PROVIDED IN BLACK AND WHITE, TO SAVE ON PRINTING COSTS
Included for each of the letters are:
2 sets of letter cards and a page of ideas for games/activities.
2 sets of letter fans (make fans up using groups of letters. Laminate, cut out and fasten using a split pin or treasury tag)
Letter craft pages to decorate using paint, pens, sequins, etc. These pages could also be laminated and children could make the letters using dough.
Also included are games containing all 26 letters:
I Spy game (search for and read tiny letters using a magnifying glass)
Roll and Read game (roll the die and read the letters in the matching row)
Alphabet board game – make your way around the board, saying the letters as you go! Watch out for the dinosaurs!
Match magnetic letters to lower case letter chart
Match magnetic letters to upper case letter chart
Letter Race game – 4 player game: laminate & cut out the boards. Take turns to roll the die & say the letter you land on. Who will reach the end first?
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**Teach your class to read the phase 2 high frequency words with this FUN pack! Perfect for teaching your class to blend the phase 2 sounds. Children will love this hands-on activity! IDEAL for kinaesthetic learners.
Children should say the sounds as they drive their toy car past the trees and then blend them together to read the word.****
Road mats with the following words are provided (one word per mat):
Set 1: a, at, as
Set 2: is, it, an, in, dad, and
Set 3: got, on, not, can
Set 4: get, up, mum
Set 5: had, him, his, but, big, back, of, if, off
Tricky Words: I, no, go, to, into, the
Each word is also written on a car flashcard (colour copy and B&W copy). These could be used for assessment purposes, a display or children could match them to the correct road mats.
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**FUN games for teaching adding and subtracting within 10! Your class will improve fluency with addition and subtraction facts. Perfect LOW-PREP games for your spring maths lessons!
Included are:**
Playing pieces & die, 0-10 number lines to check answers (count on/back to solve the +/-).
Blooming into Spring (in colour and B+W), instructions– addition game
Spring has Sprung (in colour and B+W), instructions – addition game
New Life (in colour and B+W), instructions – subtraction game
How Does Your Garden Grow (in colour and B+W), instructions - subtraction game
April Showers (in colour and B+W), instructions –addition and subtraction game
Whatever the Weather (in colour and B+W) instructions – addition and subtraction game
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Teach your class to recognise numbers to 20 with this fun maths activity! Children should say the number as they drive their toy car past the sign and then count the number of birds in the picture. This number recognition activity will ensure FUN hands-on learning for your maths lessons!
The following are included in colour and b/w:
21 number road mats (numbers 0-20): children should drive their toy car along the road from left to right. When they reach the sign they should say the number. Children can then count the number of birds in the picture.
Number car flashcards (4 pages). These could be used for assessment purposes or children could match them to the correct road mats.
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**Engage your class with these FUN addition and subtraction within 5 games. Perfect for your autumn maths lessons. Great for improving fluency with adding and subtracting facts to 5.
Included are:**
Playing pieces & die
Pumpkin Picking game (in colour and B+W), instructions– who will be first to solve the additions and reach the pumpkin patch?
Wild and Windy game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the additions and try to be first to rescue the umbrella.
Mind the Mushrooms game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the subtractions and try to avoid the poisonous mushrooms!
Jumping in the Leaves game (in colour and B+W), instructions. Solve the subtractions and try to be first to reach the pile of leaves.
Hunt the Acorns game (in colour and B+W), instructions –work out the answers to the additions and subtractions as you help the squirrels to find their missing acorns
Autumn Fun game (in colour and B+W) instructions – take turns to roll the die & solve the addition or subtraction which you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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**Develop your pupils’ maths skills with these addition and subtraction within 5 games. Perfect for your summer maths lessons or to send as homework. Great for improving rapid recall of addition and subtraction facts.
Included are:**
Playing pieces & die
Run to the Sun game (in colour and B+W), instructions– who will be first to solve the additions and reach the beach?
Breezy Beach game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the additions and try to be first to rescue the beach ball.
Don’t Burn Your Feet game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the subtractions and try to reach the water without burning your feet!
Wonderful Watermelon game (in colour and B+W), instructions. Solve the subtractions and try to be first to reach the last piece of watermelon.
Sandcastle Sprint game (in colour and B+W), instructions –work out the answers to the additions and subtractions as you make your way to the sandcastle!
Fun Run in the Sun game (in colour and B+W) instructions – take turns to roll the die & solve the addition or subtraction which you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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Teach your class the upper and lower case alphabet with this fun phonics activity! Children should say the letter names or sounds as they drive their toy car past the trees. This letter recognition activity will ensure FUN hands-on learning for your literacy lessons!
The following are included in colour and b/w:
26 alphabet road mats: children should drive their toy car along the road from left to right. When they reach the tree they should say the letter sound/name. There is an initial sound image included on each mat also, to provide a clue.
Alphabet car flashcards (5 pages). These could be used for assessment purposes or children could match them to the correct road mats.
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**Fun, hands-on activity for teaching children to read CVC words. Children search for and read consonant-vowel-consonant words using the ‘show me’ window! The show me charts focus on the short ‘o’ vowel and are perfect for different levels of ability.
This activity can be used for a whole-class introduction, as a guided group activity or in your literacy area. Just print and laminate. To make the Show Me windows, laminate and cut around the frame, cut out the rectangular box in the middle and then place over a chart to search for words! Alternatively, you could use the black and white versions of the charts as ‘wordsearch’ printables. **
Included in the pack are:
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-ob words chart
-og words chart
-op words chart
-ot words chart
Mixed short ‘o’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
**A colour and black and white copy is provided for every show me chart and window! All of the CVC words can be found going from left to right to avoid confusion, as children of a young age are only just learning that text is read in this direction. **
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**Fun, hands-on activity for teaching children to read CVC words. Teach children to search for and read consonant-vowel-consonant words with this activity! The show me charts focus on the short ‘a’ vowel and are perfect for different levels of ability.
This activity can be used for a whole-class introduction, as a guided group activity or in your literacy areas. Just print and laminate the charts. To make the Show Me windows, laminate and cut around the frame, cut out the rectangular box in the middle and then place over a chart to search for words! Alternatively, you could use the black and white versions of the charts as ‘wordsearch’ printables.
Included in the pack are:
Show Me Windows: place over the charts to help you in your search!
-ad words chart
-ag words chart
-an words chart
-ap words chart
-at words chart
Mixed short ‘a’ words chart
Recording sheets x2 (children record the words which they have found)
Answer keys for all charts
A colour and black and white copy is provided for every show me chart and window! All of the CVC words can be found going from left to right to avoid confusion, as children of a young age are only just learning that text is read in this direction.
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**FUN games for teaching adding and subtracting within 10! Your class will improve fluency with addition and subtraction facts. Perfect LOW-PREP games for your Valentine’s Day maths lessons!
Included are:**
Playing pieces & die, 0-10 number lines to check answers (count on or back to solve the +/-).
Bees game (in colour and B+W), instructions– addition game
Birds game (in colour and B+W), instructions – addition game
Butterflies game (in colour and B+W), instructions – subtraction game
Flowers game (in colour and B+W), instructions - subtraction game
Hearts game (in colour and B+W), instructions –addition and subtraction game
Ladyirds game (in colour and B+W) instructions – addition and subtraction game
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**FUN hands-on learning for teaching multiplication facts! Your class will develop fluency with this LOW-PREP game. Use individually or in pairs to master multiplication to 12x12. **
Included are:
Multiplication game boards to 12 x 12 (in colour and b/w): these can either be used individually or in pairs. Children roll the die and answer the multiplication which they land on, then cover the answer in the middle with a counter.
Multiplication grid: if required, children can check their answers using the grid.
Recording sheet: your class can record the multiplications and their answers as they play.
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**FUN games for teaching adding and subtracting within 10! Your class will improve fluency with addition and subtraction facts. Perfect LOW-PREP games for your St. Patrick’s Day maths lessons!
Included are:**
Playing pieces & die, 0-10 number lines to check answers (count on or back to solve the +/-).
Pot of Gold game (in colour and B+W), instructions– addition game
Leprechaun game (in colour and B+W), instructions – addition game
St. Patrick’s Day Hats game (in colour and B+W), instructions – subtraction game
Rainbow Pot of Gold game (in colour and B+W), instructions - subtraction game
St. Patrick’s Day Owls game (in colour and B+W), instructions –addition and subtraction game
St. Patrick’s Day Race game (in colour and B+W) instructions – addition and subtraction game
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**Games and activities packet for teaching the first grade sight words (based on the Dolch list). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun!
Included in the packet are:
Sight word cards (in color and B+W) – for each first grade sight word – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could print 2 copies and play a pairs game.
Sandcastle Sprint board game (in color and B+W), instructions, playing pieces & die – make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the sandcastle?
Words, Waves & Other Things game (in color and B+W) - search for and read tiny sight words in the beach picture, using a magnifying glass. Children could make a list of the words which they find and compete to find the most!
Roll and read game (in color and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
Sight word spinners – 5 spinners (in color and B+W). Spin the spinner and read the sight word.
Countdown game (in color and B+W) – set a timer - how many sight words can the children read in 1 minute?
Sight Word Dice (in B+W only) – roll the die and read the word.
Sight Word Race game (in color and B+W) and instructions –4 player game: Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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Activity packet for teaching the Primer sight words. Flashcards, games and activities for the primer sight words, all with a superhero theme! Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! ALL RESOURCES PROVIDED IN COLOR AND B+W
Included in the packet are:
Sight word cards – for each primer sight word – use for whole class/group/independent activities.
Sight word board game, die & playing pieces – place playing pieces on start, take turns to roll the die and make your way around the board, saying the words as you go!
I spy game - search for and read tiny sight words in the superhero picture, using a magnifying glass.
Roll and read game (roll the die and read the words in the matching column)
Sight word spinners – spin the spinner and read the sight word.
Countdown game – set a timer - how many sight words can the children read in 1 minute?
Sight Word Race game –4 player game: laminate the board. Place a playing piece on each ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will reach the end first?
Print in letter size for best results!
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Develop rapid recall of addition and subtraction facts with this fun ‘Add and Subtract the Room’ activity! This addition and subtraction within 10 activity is interactive and fun. Your class will hunt for either the addition cards or the subtraction cards and complete the differentiated recording sheets as they go! Simply print, cut out and laminate the cards and then hang them around your classroom.
The following are included:
26 addition cards
26 subtraction cards
3 differentiated addition recording sheets
3 differentiated subtraction recording sheets
2 addition answer keys
2 subtraction answer keys
1 page of activity ideas
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**Develop rapid recall of addition and subtraction facts to 5 with this fun scavenger hunt activity! Your class hunt for either the addition cards or the subtraction cards and complete the differentiated recording sheets as they go! Simply print, cut out and laminate the cards and then hang them around your classroom.
The following are included:**
21 addition cards
21 subtraction cards
3 differentiated addition recording sheets
3 differentiated subtraction recording sheets
2 addition answer keys
2 subtraction answer keys
1 page of activity ideas
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Develop rapid recall of addition and subtraction facts within 20 with this fun activity! Your class hunt for either the addition cards or the subtraction cards and complete the differentiated recording sheets as they go! Simply print, cut out and laminate the cards and then hang them around your classroom. Your class will love this addition and subtraction within 20 activity!
The following are included:
26 addition cards
26 subtraction cards
3 differentiated addition recording sheets
3 differentiated subtraction recording sheets
2 addition answer keys
2 subtraction answer keys
1 page of activity ideas
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Shape Unit:
This pack contains activity prompts and fun resources for teaching 2D and 3D shapes. All resources are provided in colour and black and white.
You will find…
*A selection of activity prompts and ways to enhance the shape provision in your classroom (10 pages).
*A set of 2D and 3D shape cards.
*A set of 2D and 3D shape fans.
*A set of 2D and 3D shape spinners.
*A set of 2D and 3D shape dice.
Roarsome Shape Challenge Cards:
46 roarsome shape challenge cards for you to use in your areas of provision! A blank set of challenge cards is also provided, plus certificates to celebrate the children’s achievements!
The challenges cover 2D and 3D shape names and attributes, position and patterns.
*The challenges cover the UK Reception Early Learning Goals & US Kindergarten Common Core Standards.
*The challenge cards should be printed out and placed in a stand or photo frame.
*You may want to use 1 or 2 of the challenges per week, depending on the needs and abilities in your class.
*You should show and explain the challenge(s) to your class. Then place them in your maths area for the children to complete, next to the resources required to complete the challenge.
*In addition to the cards, you will need commonly found classroom resources, such as 2D and 3D shapes, dough, pegboards, craft supplies, etc.
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PHASE 2 HFW GAMES
Games pack for teaching the 32 phase 2 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The resources have a cute autumn design.
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each of the 32 phase 2 high frequency words is provided in black & white (4 words per page) – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
Die and playing pieces to use with the games.
Squirrel Hunt Tricky Words Game (colour and B+W) – game to teach the phase 2 tricky words.
Mind the Mushrooms Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2, set 1-3 letters/sounds.
Autumn Fun Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2 set 1-3 letters/sounds.
Jumping in the Leaves Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing all of the phase 2 high frequency words.
I spy game (colour and B+W)– use a magnifying glass to search for and read tiny phase 2 high frequency words. Find all 32!
Roll and read game (colour and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
Word spinners (B+W) –Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game (colour and B+W) – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute?
PHASE 3 HFW GAMES
Game pack for teaching the 24 phase 3 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The resources have a bright spring/summer design.
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each phase 3 high frequency word comes in 2 different colours and black & white – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
High frequency word board game – place playing pieces on start, take turns to roll a die and make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the flowers? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
I spy game - search for and read tiny words in the spring picture, using a magnifying glass.
Roll and read game (roll the die and read the words in the matching column). Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
Word spinners –Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
High frequency word race game –4 player game: laminate the board. Place a playing piece on each ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will reach the end first? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
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Awesome superhero themed games and activities for teaching adding and subtracting! Differentiated to include addition and subtraction within 5 and within 10, plus doubling. Perfect for enhancing your maths area or for adult led activities.
**Included in the ADDITION pack are:
·Playing pieces x4, counters x20 and a die.
·Super Sum Solvers Addition Board Game (colour and B+W) – practise adding within 5.
·Addition Mission Board Game (colour and B+W) – practise adding within 10.
·Rescue the Badges Game (colour and B+W) - search for and solve tiny additions within 5, using a magnifying glass.
·Save the Stars Game (colour and B+W) - search for and solve tiny additions within 10, using a magnifying glass.
·Addition Spinners (colour and B+W) – 2 addition within 5 spinners and 2 addition within 10 spinners.
·Double Trouble Bingo – roll the die, double the number and cover the answer if you have it on your board.
·Instructions for all games provided also.
**Included in the SUBTRACTION pack are:
·Playing pieces x4 and a die.
·Super Subtraction Solvers Board Game (colour and B+W) – practise subtraction within 5.
·Subtraction Mission Board Game (colour and B+W) – practise subtraction within 10.
·Rescue the Badges Game (colour and B+W) - search for and solve tiny subtractions within 5, using a magnifying glass.
·Save the Stars Game (colour and B+W) - search for and solve tiny subtractions within 10, using a magnifying glass.
·Subtraction Spinners (colour and B+W) – 2 subtraction within 5 spinners and 2 subtraction within 10 spinners.
·2x subtraction within 5 dice and 2x subtraction within 10 dice (all in colour and B+W)
·Subtraction Jigsaws (colour and B+W) – 12x subtraction within 5 jigsaws and 12x subtraction within 10 jigsaws. The pieces only join together with the correct answer.
·Instructions for all games provided also.
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