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Mr Early Years

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With 20+ years of teaching experience across Europe, I bring extensive expertise as a Reception Teacher and Forest School Practitioner. Passionate about play-based learning and the outdoors, I've developed a dynamic environment that fosters children's exploration and connection with nature. Here you'll find some of my outstanding resources to support your own teaching and learning!

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With 20+ years of teaching experience across Europe, I bring extensive expertise as a Reception Teacher and Forest School Practitioner. Passionate about play-based learning and the outdoors, I've developed a dynamic environment that fosters children's exploration and connection with nature. Here you'll find some of my outstanding resources to support your own teaching and learning!
The Owl and the Pussycat (3 Lessons for Poetry KS1)
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The Owl and the Pussycat (3 Lessons for Poetry KS1)

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This resource offers a detailed 3-day lesson plan centered around “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear, complete with a tailored quiz series for different ability levels. Designed for KS1 pupils, it seamlessly integrates learning objectives from the KS1 curriculum, incorporating activities such as interactive readings, creative writing, drama, and discussions. The accompanying quizzes are customised for lower, medium, and high abilities, featuring a variety of question types to assess and enhance pupil’s comprehension, analytical skills, and creative thinking. This package provides a comprehensive approach to teaching poetry, promoting active learning and inclusivity in the classroom.
Outdoor Writing Challenge
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Outdoor Writing Challenge

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A simple writing challenge for your Reception children. This independent activity challenges the child to first locate the items on the sheet, which they have great fun doing with their friends, and then write down its name… For best results, provide a clipboard with interesting fancy pens!
Phonics homewoork oo sound worksheet
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Phonics homewoork oo sound worksheet

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A homework sheet for children to fill in the missing oo sound in words. a selection of oo as in book as well as oo as in moon have been included. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of CVC words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (n)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (n)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CVVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (t)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (t)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CCVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
ar phonics worksheet
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ar phonics worksheet

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A homework sheet for children to fill in the missing ar sound in words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of CVC words and beyond. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (a)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (a)

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UPDATED TO INCLUDE DIFFERENTIATION. DOWNLOAD AGAIN FOR FREE! Homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CCVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Homework ee Sound
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Phonics Homework ee Sound

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A homework sheet for children to fill in the missing ee sound in words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of CVC words and beyond. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (p)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (p)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CCVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (m)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (m)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CVVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (c)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (c)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CCVVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (g)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (g)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CVVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (d)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (d)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CVCC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (i)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (i)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CVCC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (k)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (k)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CVCC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (o)
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Phonics Letters and Sounds Homework Sheet (o)

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A homework sheet for children to identify the sound and write CVC and CCVC words. The illustrations guide the child and the writing frames assist with their independent segmentation of the words. This sheet can be used as a homework or classroom activity and suits as an additional activity to Letters and Sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc. (RWI) etc. Suitable for EYFS Reception and/or Year 1.
Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English for 1 week (non-fiction Wombats)
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Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English for 1 week (non-fiction Wombats)

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Here I have a week’s planning (4 lessons) on Wombats for Year 1 English. The planning is non-fiction literacy and is a prelude to the following weeks planning which is fiction work actually based on the story. This planning has learning objectives, success criteria detailed descriptions for teacher input and what should be expected of the children based on 3 differentiated outcomes (high, middle and low). The planning focuses on researching Wombats through various means, group work, use of ICT, Fact writing and the creation of fact files. Theres the opportunity to branch off researching further Australian animals or simply Australia in general. Week 2 (Non fiction ‘The Diary of a Wombat’) will be uploaded to my TES store soon. This can be purchased seperatly or together with week 1 at a discounted price. Please follow me or email me for more information!
Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English (week 2)
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Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English (week 2)

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Here I have the 2nd week’s planning (4 lessons) on Wombats for Year 1 English. The planning is a follow up to the the previous weeks plan which was non-fiction work. This planning has learning objectives, success criteria detailed descriptions for teacher input and what should be expected of the children based on 3 differentiated outcomes (high, middle and low). The planning focuses on diary writing and past tense verbs. This plan can be purchased alone or together with week 1.
Outdoor Writing Challenge: Early years/ Kindergarten handwriting Sheet 4
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Outdoor Writing Challenge: Early years/ Kindergarten handwriting Sheet 4

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A simple writing challenge for your Reception children. This independent activity challenges the child to first locate the items on the sheet, which they have great fun doing with their friends, and then write down their name. There is guidance for letter formation included. For best results, provide a clipboard with interesting fancy pens!
Small World.  Fairy World (EYFS&KS1) Outdoor Learning Forest School
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Small World. Fairy World (EYFS&KS1) Outdoor Learning Forest School

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A complete lesson plan for to develop creative story writing through small world play outside. This lesson plan will guide you to setting up your environment in a way that will inspire the children and develop their imagination. This lesson plan is for an approximate 2 hour session but has the possibility to be extended to a second session. Ideas for extension are included. This lesson plan fosters creativity, independence, confidence building and autonomy and is excellent for developing friendships and settling children in at the beginning of term. Fairy World is an exciting and magical lesson for all the children and adults and the introduction of the dragon at the end just makes everyone want more! Please leave a review and/or follow me for the chance to be the first to hear about more great resources!