Auxiliary Verbs To Be, To Do, To Have Task Cards and Worksheets This engaging resource helps learners master auxiliary verbs to be, to do, and to have in past, present, and future tenses. Perfect for KS1 and KS2 learners, it includes: 60 Task Cards (20 per verb): Learners fill in the correct form of the verb on the provided recording sheets. Cut-and-Stick Worksheets: Learners cut, sort, and stick verbs into past, present, or future categories under the correct subjects (e.g., I, he, they). These sheets can also be used as simple write-on worksheets or homework. Matching Posters: Completed versions of the worksheets for reference or display. Answer Sheets Ideal for English Language Arts, ESL/EFL/ELL, and Grammar lessons, this resource supports differentiated learning and reinforces essential verb skills in an interactive and hands-on way!

The Great Zodiac Race - Chinese New Year Legend Reading Comprehension Differentiated for Key Stage 2 & 3 Capture your pupils’ imagination with the captivating legend of the Chinese zodiac, delving into the traits and tales behind each animal in this iconic race. Perfect for exploring the traditions of Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year, this beautifully illustrated reading comprehension resource features two differentiated texts, making it ideal for a variety of learning needs: Lower Level (400L–600L, suitable for Years 3–4): A simplified version with clear, concise language and larger, reader-friendly text, designed for younger or less confident readers. It focuses on the key events and character interactions in an accessible, age-appropriate way. Higher Level (600L–800L, suitable for Years 5–8): A more advanced version offering greater detail and vocabulary to challenge fluent or older readers while enhancing their understanding of the story’s themes. Both versions bring the zodiac’s origin story to life, showcasing themes of cleverness, teamwork, kindness, and perseverance in a memorable cultural narrative. What’s Included: Each level comes with engaging, differentiated activities designed to support comprehension and vocabulary building: Mixed-Style Question Sheets: Vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false activities, and written responses to encourage critical thinking. True or False Activities: Evaluate understanding of key details and main ideas. Multiple Choice Quizzes: One version for the lower level and two for the higher level to assess comprehension interactively. Cloze Summary Activity: Strengthens vocabulary while reinforcing the story’s key elements. 2 Crossword Puzzles: Fun, interactive practice to solidify understanding of key terms and ideas. Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Double-sided for reflective practice and written responses. Answer Keys

Homonyms, Homographs & Heteronyms PowerPoint & Crossword. Homograph PowerPoint with simple clues and clear (labeled for reuse) clip-art. Each slide is animated: 1st click written clues are presented, 2nd click clip-art is shown, 3rd click answer is revealed - I use it with mini-whiteboards in a quiz game format. 25 common homographs presented (fit, ring, saw, gum, letters, light, train, table, club, watch, calf, coach, jam, dear, wave, cross, bark, park, orange, bat, right, tear, bow, wind, polish) ( - please see a screen shot of 9 of the slides) Also comes with a crossword using 17 of the 25 homographs to use as a homework or reinforcement activity. Differentiated crossword - one with clues and word box of spellings, one with only clues. I use it with ESL grade 2-5 students in an after school club and with my grade 3 (8 & 9 year olds) when we study this in grammar, but would be enjoyed by grades 2,3,4 and 5)

Use these writing frames to help Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 students write stories. 8 story idea writing frames with suggested words to help students write interesting stories. Appropriate possible word choices for characters, and setting and a selection of appropriate key phrases, adjectives and verbs which writers could incorporate into their stories. All or just a few of the words can be used. Although it may seem to a teacher or tutor that the plot is predetermined by the word selection children can write a multitude of different stories by selecting fewer or more words, putting words in different orders and by adding their own extra words and information to create a different story each time. (Differentiation by outcome) Designed to help young writers expand their vocabulary and have fun writing.

ea Alternative Pronunciation of ea. ‘ea’ as in head, feather, bread. (and ‘ea’ as in sea, dream, meat) Sorting flashcards with 42 images and words (21 for each pronunciation) and FInd, highlight, read and write in two column worksheet.

Adverbs of manner lace mat / table mat to support students choosing and using more adventurous adverbs of manner.

Alternative pronunciations for ey. ey = ai / as in they, grey, obey, prey, survey. ey = ee / as in key, money, turkey. To support Phase 5 Week 14 of Letters and Sounds. Includes: Image/Word Cards for sorting into each pronunciation. Memory Reading and Matching image memory game. ey write and link to matching pronunication of ey worksheet (differentiated​) Read, highlight, and write in matching column groups worksheet

Alternative spellings for (y)oo Carefully chosen words and matching, clear images following Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Week 26 planning documents. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘u_e’ as in : use, muse, duke, value, cube, tune. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ue’ as in : cue, venue, rescue, argue, due, hue. alternative spelling of ‘(y)oo’ = ‘ew’as in : stew, few, new, nephew, mildew. 2 versions of flashcards to support teaching of y(oo) 1)Flashcards with words and image on one card 2)Flashcards with word on one card and image on another card for matching/games Spelling tables for end of week’s review (differentiated - 1 for labeling/1 for sound button drawing) Mixed word list (I usually enlarge photocopy upto A3 and do a reading game - missing one or two words as students listen and try to remember which words were missed) Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

A table mat to support children in their spelling and choosing which medial vowel to use.

Alternative pronunciation of A worksheet and sorting cards. To support teaching during phase 5 of Letters and Sounds. 39 cards with images useful for practicing reading and sorting into groups of different pronunciation. (also uploaded 16 smaller cards (4 cards for each pronunciation) which students could use for a cut and stick in book activity or similar. Read, sort and write worksheet. a = ‘a’ (as in cat) a = ‘ai’ (as in alien) a = ‘ar’ (as in class) a = ‘o’ (as in wash)

Pronunciations of ‘ou’ sorting flashcards, read and colour the 4 pronunciations worksheet, and grouping and listing frame. Alternative pronunciations of ‘ou’ ‘ou’ as in ‘oo’ sound (e.g. you, group) 'ou’ as in ‘o’ sound (e.g. could, should) 'ou’ as in ‘oa’ sound (e.g. shoulder, boulder) Standard pronunciation of ‘ou’ ‘ou’ as in ‘ou’ sound (e.g. cloud, proud) Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.

Pronunciations of ‘Y’ sorting flashcards, and matching read, sort and write worksheet ** and** Poster Alternative pronunciations of ‘Y’ ‘y’ as in ‘ee’ sound (e.g. baby, twenty) [10 images/words] y’ as in ‘ie’ sound (e.g. cry, July) [10 images/words] y’ as in ‘i’ sound (e.g. gym, crystal) [10 images/words] Standard pronunciation of ‘y’ ‘y’ as in ‘y’ sound (e.g. yam, yolk) [10 images/words] Poster, Flashcards, Worksheet Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.

2 resources to support teaching of stage 5 week 8 of Letters and Sound alternative u pronunciation. U as in human, unicorn, tuna U as in butter, under, sun. 24 Word cards with images to be sorted into the matching u sound groups and a read and write in the correct column worksheet.

(Letters and Sounds Phase 5) alternative spellings for ‘or’ sorting cards, illustrated sentence, phoneme spotter story, blending for reading sheets and worksheets. Sorting cards/Flashcards, sentences, worksheets and phoneme spotter include: Review spelling of ‘or’ as in for, fork, stork, pork. ‘or’ = ‘al’ as in talk, walk, wall, stalk ‘or’ = ‘our’ as in pour, court, mourn, fourteen. ‘or’ = ‘augh’ as in taught, naughty, caught, daughter. To support teaching of Phase 5 Week 21 Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

Phase 3, Roll it, Read it Dice Game Mats for Tricky and Decodabale Words. 4 beuatifuly and carfeully designed mats 2 mats with tricky words. 2 mats with decodable words.

Carefully designed, double-sided, Phase 5 phonics mats. One side has grapheme and memorable clip-art example(s), reverse side has a list of example words (taken from Letters and Sound, Phase 5, Bank of Words). Each side is laid out in the reverse order - so that when the clip-art side is printed and put back-to-back with the word list side the words are directly behind the image. This helps the learner to find the spelling pattern they are looking for as the mat is ‘flippable’. No title on the table mat to maximize examples.