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I am a qualified primary school teacher working in Birmingham. My aim is to develop resources that are INSPIRING fun and engaging. I am passionate about providing resources that are innovative and purposeful to aid learning. It is important to me to provide resources that are easily adaptable to suit your teaching needs and the learning needs of your pupils.

I am a qualified primary school teacher working in Birmingham. My aim is to develop resources that are INSPIRING fun and engaging. I am passionate about providing resources that are innovative and purposeful to aid learning. It is important to me to provide resources that are easily adaptable to suit your teaching needs and the learning needs of your pupils.
Peer Assessment
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Peer Assessment

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An easy template for students to complete when peer assessing their partners’ work. This peer assessment resource can support peer collaboration. It can encourage deeper thinking and learning. It will help peers assess how well their partner has understood their learning. The peer assessment sheet is easy to print off, can be stuck in by students themselves or copied and pasted directly onto the worksheet, saving time. There are five different styles of peer assessments which can be used across all core and foundation subjects. These assessment templates are suitable for upper key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Peer Assessment
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Peer Assessment

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An easy template for students to complete when peer assessing their partners work with sentence starters. This peer assessment resource can support peer collaboration. It can encourage deeper thinking and leaning, and it can help to peer assess how well their partner has understood their learning. The peer assessment sheet is easy to print off, can be stuck in by students themselves or copied and pasted directly onto the worksheet saving time. There are two different styles of peer assessments with different sentence openers which can be used across all core and foundation subjects. These assessment templates are suitable for upper key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Phonics worksheets - Linked to Little Wandle - Spring 1
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Phonics worksheets - Linked to Little Wandle - Spring 1

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Spring 1 weeks 1-5 This resource is linked to Little Wandle. Worksheets have been created linked closely to the daily phonics lessons. The worksheets can also be used alongside any phonics scheme. Children can practice the key graphemes, phonetically plausible words that can be sounded out and they are linked to the key daily taught graphemes, tricky words, and sentences for the week. Within this resource all five weeks are provided for the term. These worksheets have been created to reinforce the lessons taught so that children can practice and embed their new knowledge. Sheets can be used for homework, and extended in-class activity, or a morning starting activity. Great for EAL or SEND learners, as the sheets can also be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners. There is a Word document so that the worksheets can be easily adapted if required, and a PDF document for easy printing. Worksheets are designed to be printed double-sided, where the first sheet has the key reading phonics activities, and the second sheet is for the children to use to practice writing the keywords and sentences. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Phonics Worksheets -  Linked to Little Wandle - Autumn 2
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Phonics Worksheets - Linked to Little Wandle - Autumn 2

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Autumn 2 weeks 1-5 This resource is linked to Little Wandle. Worksheets have been created linked closely to the daily phonics lessons. The worksheets can also be used alongside any phonics scheme. Children can practice the key graphemes, phonetically plausible words that can be sounded out and they are linked to the key daily taught graphemes, tricky words, and sentences for the week. Within this resource all five weeks are provided for the term. These worksheets have been created to reinforce the lessons taught so that children can practice and embed their new knowledge. Sheets can be used for homework, and extended in-class activity, or a morning starting activity. Great for EAL or SEND learners, as the sheets can also be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners. There is a Word document so that the worksheets can be easily adapted if required, and a PDF document for easy printing. Worksheets are designed to be printed double-sided, where the first sheet has the key reading phonics activities, and the second sheet is for the children to use to practice writing the keywords and sentences. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Self Assessment
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Self Assessment

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These self-assessment resources help to encourage deeper learning with students and assess how well they have understood their learning. There are TEN sheets of SA, easy to print off, can be stuck in by students themselves or copied and pasted directly onto the worksheet saving time. Self-assessments are easily adapted allowing them to be personlised. Can be used across the different primary key stages. Self-assessments allow reflection and deeper thinking. Within the resource, there are pointers on how to use the different self-assessments.
Self-assessment line
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Self-assessment line

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There are three styles of assessment. • The first is a self-assessment line - within this there are three different assessment lines allowing children to assess their work at different parts of the lesson, they can add a comment and the teacher can also add a comment allowing pupil/teacher dialogue. They can assess against SC, WALT, Lesson content… • The second is a self-assessment personal target line -within this there are three different assessment lines. The child may select their own target or the teacher can select a target for the child. This allows children to assess their target at different parts of the lesson, they can add a comment and the teacher can also add a comment allowing pupil, teacher’s dialogue. • The third is a self-assessment timeline – this target can be used for children who are easily distracted. It can encourage the individual to refer to the assessment timeline and stay focused. Within this there are three different assessment lines, allowing children to assess their work at different parts of the lesson and encouraging them to stay focused on the task. The individual can add a comment and the teacher can also add a comment, allowing pupil-teacher dialogue. This allows children to assess themselves at different parts of the lesson, they can add a comment/NS and the teacher can also add a comment allowing pupil, teacher’s dialogue. It can be used across the different primary key stages and with different subjects. • Fully editable
Peer Assessment
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Peer Assessment

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An easy template for students to complete when peer assessing their partners work with sentence starters. This peer assessment resource can support peer collaboration. It can encourage deeper thinking and leaning, and it can help to peer assess how well their partner has understood their learning. The peer assessment sheet is easy to print off, it can be stuck in by students themselves or copied and pasted directly onto the worksheet saving time. The resource is easily adapted allowing it to be more personalised. There are two different styles of peer assessment sheets which can be used across all core and foundation subjects. These assessment templates are suitable for upper key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Target Slip - Set and review a target
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Target Slip - Set and review a target

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This target/review slip will help to set a target for your pupil. It can encourage deeper thinking and leaning, which is focused on their personalised target. It can help pupils to remain focused on achieving a clear target whilst showing progress step by step. The review stage allows you to set a date where the target can be reviewed, it can allow you to assess if it has been achieved and whether the learning is embedded or needs reinforcing. This target slip can be used for all subjects from core to foundation subjects as it is a generic. This allows consistency and ease of use for the pupils as they are familiar with the layout of the target slip. The target slips are easy to print off, they can be stuck in by students themselves or copied and pasted directly onto the worksheet, saving time. It is suitable to be used across key stage 1 and 2.
Self Assessment Footsteps
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Self Assessment Footsteps

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This self-assessment resource will help to encourage deeper thinking and learning. It will help students to assess how well they have understood their learning. The self-assessment sheet is easy to print off, can be stuck in by students themselves or copied and pasted directly onto the worksheet, saving time. The resource is easily adapted, allowing it to be more personalised. It can be used across the different primary key stages. Children in the foundation stage can draw images or write keywords. Children in KS1 can write a sentence/extended sentence and children in KS2 can write extended sentences or a short paragraph.
To use inverted commas in direct speech (speech marks)
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To use inverted commas in direct speech (speech marks)

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This resource is child-initiated. It was created for children who were struggling to use quotation marks and their ideas and feedback were used to create the worksheets. There are 2 worksheets - 1 is a football-themed worksheet and 1 is a rainbow-themed worksheet. There is a PDF file and a Word document for each worksheet, making it easy to adapt and make any changes if needed. How to use the resource: Where the rainbow/football goal starts is where the speech opens and where the rainbow/football goal ends is where the speech finishes. It can encourage deeper thinking in an engaging, different, and fun way to learn. The worksheet is easy to print off and can be adapted if needed. It is suitable to be used in key stages 1 and 2, dependent on the ability of the depending on.
Letter Hunt
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Letter Hunt

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Children can learn letters in a fun way! These worksheets are inventive and inspiring for children to make their way through the alphabet. Each sheet sports a different letter - literally from A to Z. Children can identify the key letter by highlighting it – both upper and lower case letters. Students are asked to distinguish the upper case from the lower case by use of highlighting. These letter recognition worksheets allow the teacher to assess the student’s knowledge of the alphabetic letters. The worksheets can be used again in your classroom or at home. These worksheets are suitable for foundation-stage children. They can also be used for EAL children or children with SEND learning needs building recognition and confidence with the alphabet. Sheets can be used for homework, an extended in-class activity, or a morning starting activity. There is a Word document so that the worksheets can be easily adapted if required and a PDF document for easy printing. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Alternative spelling pattern for the letter 'U'
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Alternative spelling pattern for the letter 'U'

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In this bundle, there is a PowerPoint with the alternative spelling patterns for the letter ‘U’. With a sentence for the children. There are two worksheets. The first worksheet is where the children read the different words with alternative spelling patterns. This can be done individually or with a partner. The second worksheet has a sentence on it (same as the PowerPoint). Children can practice reading the sentence and then they hide the sentence and write it. As an extension for both worksheets, children can put in the dots and dashes for each phoneme/grapheme in the word. Further in-depth details on how to use PowerPoint and teach phonics are on the note pages on the PowerPoint.
Set 3 Phonics Spelling Booklet
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Set 3 Phonics Spelling Booklet

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This spelling booklet contains spellings for key graphemes in set 3 phonics compatible with any phonics program. There are 19 pages of key graphemes with 19 pages of weekly test pages at the end where children can be tested on the spellings for the key grapheme. Additionally, there is a spreadsheet where your test results can be added. This will enable you to assess the data and identify gaps in which graphemes need to be retaught. Spreadsheets attached are in Excel and word, so the data can be stored digitally, and adaptations can be easily made in the format that works best for you. This enables a clear record of spellings and results of individual pupils, and it is also good for evidence and identifying gaps to bridge. Key grapheme spellings: oa, aw, ai,er, ow, ea, ur, oi, e, ear, are, ire, ure, i_e, o_e, u_e, a_e, tion, tious and cious. The spelling booklet is connected to key graphemes where they can be practiced through weekly spellings. The booklet allows reinforcing of the key graphemes. The booklet can be used in school or can be handed out for weekly homework spellings. Full files attached in PDF and Work spelling documents. There is a word copy of the spellings which can be easily adapted and there is also a PDT document allowing easy print off.
Set 2 Phonics Spellings Booklet
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Set 2 Phonics Spellings Booklet

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This is a spelling booklet containing spellings for key graphemes in set 2 phonics compatible with any phonics program. There are 12 pages of key graphemes with 12 pages of tests at the end of the booklet where children can be tested on the spellings for the key grapheme. The spreadsheets attached are in Excel and Word so the data can be stored digitally, and adaptations can be made easily in the format that works best for you. This enables a clear record of spellings; and results of individual pupils and it is also good for evidence and identifying gaps to bridge. This enables a clear record of spellings; and results of individual pupils and it is also good for evidence and identifying gaps to bridge. Key grapheme spellings: ar, oy, ow, oo (long), air, ee, ir, or, ou, ay, igh, oo (short) The spelling booklet is connected to key graphemes which can be practiced through weekly spellings. The booklet also allows the reinforcing of the key graphemes. Full files are attached in PDF and Work spelling documents. The booklet can be used in school or can be handed out for weekly homework spellings.
Capital letters
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Capital letters

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This is a complete resource with a SMART notebook presentation and differentiated worksheets. It is designed to teach children how to use capital letters correctly and more confidently. This resource is linked to the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’. The SMART notebook presentation follows a series of skills as to how to use capital letters correctly. Firstly, the children identify that a sentence always starts with a capital letter. Secondly, the children work on how proper nouns always have a capital letter. Finally, the children work on the pronoun I and how it is always a capital letter wherever in the sentence. There is a starter activity where the children connect the uppercase letters to the lowercase letter. This will help children to identify and link uppercase and lowercase letters. The main activity allows the children to identify where to place the capital letters for the start of the sentence, proper nouns, and the pronoun I. The worksheets come in two different fonts: SasoonPrimaryInfant and Letter Join Air No Lead 40. Worksheets are differentiated where the LA can have the sheet where the prompts for capital letters are highlighted, allowing them to work more independently. The Word document allows worksheets to be adapted easily. The SMART notebook can also be easily adapted. For further resources, please click, copy, and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Phonics Worksheets  - Linked to Little Wandle - Spring 2
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Phonics Worksheets - Linked to Little Wandle - Spring 2

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Spring 2 weeks 1-5 This resource is linked to Little Wandle. Worksheets have been created linked closely to the daily phonics lessons. The worksheets can also be used alongside any phonics scheme. Children can practice the key graphemes, phonetically plausible words that can be sounded out and they are linked to the key daily taught graphemes, tricky words, and sentences for the week. Within this resource all five weeks are provided for the term. These worksheets have been created to reinforce the lessons taught so that children can practice and embed their new knowledge. Sheets can be used for homework, and extended in-class activity, or a morning starting activity. Great for EAL or SEND learners, as the sheets can also be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners. There is a Word document so that the worksheets can be easily adapted if required, and a PDF document for easy printing. Worksheets are designed to be printed double-sided, where the first sheet has the key reading phonics activities, and the second sheet is for the children to use to practice writing the keywords and sentences. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Phonics Worksheets  - Linked to Little Wandle - Summer 2
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Phonics Worksheets - Linked to Little Wandle - Summer 2

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Summer 2 weeks 1-5 This resource is linked to Little Wandle. Worksheets have been created linked closely to the daily phonics lessons. The worksheets can also be used alongside any phonics scheme. Children can practice the key graphemes, phonetically plausible words that can be sounded out and they are linked to the key daily taught graphemes, tricky words, and sentences for the week. Within this resource all five weeks are provided for the term. These worksheets have been created to reinforce the lessons taught so that children can practice and embed their new knowledge. Sheets can be used for homework, and extended in-class activity, or a morning starting activity. Great for EAL or SEND learners, as the sheets can also be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners. There is a Word document so that the worksheets can be easily adapted if required, and a PDF document for easy printing. Worksheets are designed to be printed double-sided, where the first sheet has the key reading phonics activities, and the second sheet is for the children to use to practice writing the keywords and sentences. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Phonics Worksheets  - Linked to Little Wandle - Summer 1
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Phonics Worksheets - Linked to Little Wandle - Summer 1

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Summer 1 weeks 1-5 This resource is linked to Little Wandle. Worksheets have been created linked closely to the daily phonics lessons. The worksheets can also be used alongside any phonics scheme. Children can practice the key graphemes, phonetically plausible words that can be sounded out and they are linked to the key daily taught graphemes, tricky words, and sentences for the week. Within this resource all five weeks are provided for the term. These worksheets have been created to reinforce the lessons taught so that children can practice and embed their new knowledge. Sheets can be used for homework, and extended in-class activity, or a morning starting activity. Great for EAL or SEND learners, as the sheets can also be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners. There is a Word document so that the worksheets can be easily adapted if required, and a PDF document for easy printing. Worksheets are designed to be printed double-sided, where the first sheet has the key reading phonics activities, and the second sheet is for the children to use to practice writing the keywords and sentences. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Phonics - phase 3-5 words
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Phonics - phase 3-5 words

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Phonics Phase 3-5 Words This publisher document consists of over 70 graphemes with words linked to each grapheme. It has been put together to support children in building their confidence in segmenting and blending to read words with various graphemes from set 3 to set 5. The words have been carefully selected as they have appeared in previous phonics papers. Regular reading of these words will support children to identify various difficult graphemes such as ch - chemist, echo, parachute, chef, etc. There are graphemes with silent letters that can be difficult to recognise, trigraphs and much more. Regular exposure to these words will build children’s fluency in identifying key graphemes and reading the words with fluency and accuracy. This publisher document can be easily adapted and developed further. It can be used alongside any phonics scheme and can inform future planning. It can also be used to provide spellings, small group or targeted interventions or used as homework practice… It is easy to print off and can be adapted if needed to meet the needs of individual classes or students. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal
Phonics - Word Reading
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Phonics - Word Reading

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PowerPoint for Phonics Phase 5 Words This PowerPoint consists of 37 slides with words that have been put together to support children building their confidence in segmenting and blending to read phase 5 words. The words have been carefully selected as they have appeared in previous phonics papers. Regular reading of these words will support children to identify various difficult graphemes such as ch in school, chemist, and chef, etc. There are graphemes with silent letters that can be difficult to recognise and much more. Regular exposure to these words will build children’s fluency in identifying key graphemes and reading the words with fluency and accuracy. This PowerPoint can be easily adapted and developed further. For further resources, please click or copy and paste the link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ShakeelaIqbal