Number rhyme sung to the tune of 10 fat sausages. Explores number recognition, count and one less than. Watch as the Fireworks spin in to view, then one by one go out with a bang. Inspired by Jodyo’s Firework Number hunt

Use the smartboard resource to count presented sets of up to ten baubles, children select the correct number and are rewarded by a Christmas animation and sound effect. The word document with the large baubles, I make in to an interactive display, enlarge the tree to A3, laminate, cut out and laminate the baubles and attach with velcro, children can then dress the tree with their choosen amount of baubles. The other word document I use as a cut and stick activity for children which becomes a useful count assessment at the end of term.

self correcting count game 1-10, children count the fireworks and select the correct number, if incorrect they're directed back to have another go. If they get it right they're rewarded with a firework display!

An interactive self correcting powerpoint, children are asked to collect 10 items to recycle, they choose from metal, glass and plastic, if they collect too many they will be directed back to previous slide to try again. Contains over 100 slides! which explore all the different ways of making ten from three groups, became an obsession to get it finished, hope it's enjoyed. My class play it independently during child initiated time.

Click on the picture to hear the caption, drag the letters into the correct box to spell the words in the caption. Click on the sound spots to see if you're correct. Have a go at writing the caption on the line at the bottom.

Read the CVC captions and match them to the correct picture, children are greeted by applause when they get it right and are redirected back if they get it wrong. Six different captions to read.

Meet Angelina Adjective one of the Word Wizards who help children learn about different word types and spelling rules. Covers year 1 and year 2 English curriculum objectives.

An illustrated story introducing the Growth Mind-set Characters from the Elli project. Read how Bear and Elli set off to find a new home for Bear. Elli introduces Bear to a host of friends to help him overcome the problems he encounters on his journey. Children quickly identify with the different characters’ traits to help them overcome their own barriers to learning. Visit my shop at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/suebee1 to get the motivational stickers, display posters and colouring sheets that go with this story. Thank you Sue

Beginning of the school year activity. These activities are based on the book 'Oh the Places You'll Go' by Dr Suez. They include an inspirational quotes notebook file and stimulus photos for children to think of their own aspirational dreams. Also included is a height chart so children can see how much they grow in the school year. A lesson plan and writing templates can be purchased separately from my TES shop. Thank you

Meet the fist five characters from Numberland. A unique resource to help children with early number recognition. Children often struggle to retain number recognition and this is a tried and tested approach which uses alliteration and colourful memorable characters to support children in their first steps in maths. The Numberland concept goes on to explore count and numeral and quantity match as well as tackling tricky teen numbers and place value. For more resources lease check out my shop. Thank you

Meet the Word Wizards, Adi Adverb who teaches children how to recognise and use adverbs in sentences. Angelina Adjective who teaches children how to spot and use adjectives in sentences as well as how to apply suffixes using spell spelling rules. Vera Verb and her ‘helpful’ brother Vic who teach children all about verbs, suffixes and tenses too and Finally Norbet Noun and his newt named Neil who teach children the difference between proper nouns and ordinary nouns as well as teaching them the plural rules. This 198 page interactive powerpoint is all you need to teach year 1 and year 2 about these important word types. Work sheets can be purchased from my shop

Planning for the setting up of a Travel Agents where children can find out about human and physical geographical features of the United Kingdom. Children can practise mathematical skills including telling the time and using money all suggested activities are available to download from https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/suebee1

The first character from Numberland. Numberland is a unique learning resource which supports children with number recognition. Colourful characters help children remember the number names through alliteration, song and rhyme. Each character is supported by a number of activities which reinforce basic number skills.

A short introduction to the Numberland concept. A proven devise to support children with number recognition and count. This has been used to great success in my own school for the past 8 years in both Nursery and Reception classes as well as support for SEN children. Visiting teachers, child minders and even inspectors have enquired about it's availability. So I've finally decided to share it with the wider community. Thank you.

The Numberland Song, Numberlanders are a group of unique colourful characters who support the teaching of number recognition. Numberland works on the use of alliteration for the Numberlanders names to support memory of number recall, for more Numberland resources visit my shop at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/suebee1, thank you

Planning for the phoneme families includes year 1 and year 2 spelling mats. PowerPoint presentations for each of the families can be purchased from my shop. These include all the different graphemes for each Phoneme family. I am currently selling everything you need to teach the 20 long and short vowel families in a handy bundle for just £2.

The third character from Numberland. Numberland is full of colourful characters who support children with number recognition and count through alliteration, songs and games. Each character resource comes with planning, a video, an interactive game, poster letter to parents and follow on activities too!

Meet the /ure/ family one of the twenty vowel sounds in the English language. Children practise reading and spelling words containing this phoneme using sound spots as support. The end of the lesson children practise these spellings in dictated sentences. Use the phoneme dash and vowel family spelling mats to further support children’s spellings, both available in my shop. Thank you

This set of Powerpoints are used as starters for the Phoneme Families. Each set builds on the phoneme families that the children will have been taught in the previous week.

Meet the second character from Numberland. Two-Lee Tulips helps children to recognise the number two and supports other early maths skills like counting and sharing.