The 52 pages cover the skills pupils need in order to use reference materials efficiently. Look it up is suitable for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, including those needing additional, personalised interventions. Tasks involve using dictionaries, encyclopaedias, thesauruses, reference books and the Internet. There are also sheets dealing with book structure (contents, glossaries, etc.),chronological order and skimming and scanning. Previously available through Easylearn.

The sheets and tasks help pupils to focus on the three letters b, d and p and to discriminate between them, and are ideal for those pupils who have persistent problems with letter reversals. All three books are suitable for less-skilled readers. Book 3 contains a variety of phonic constructions and is more suited to older pupils. The straightforward layout and clear instructions enable pupils to work independently. Each of the 3 books includes a different, useful mnemonics sheet plus colour sheets with which you can make a game. Previously available through Easylearn.

The three Puzzle it Out books offer a variety of motivating word puzzles and games. Book 2 has 70 pages and covers long vowel phonemes including alternative spellings and split digraphs. The Puzzle it Out books appeal to a wide age range, from the very young to older pupils who are still having problems with phonics. They can be used alongside any phonic programme. Many activities are ideal for collaborative work in pairs or groups. Little teacher intervention is required and many sheets have a ‘grown up’ feel. Two other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The three Out of Sight books concentrate on common words that children need when first learning to read. This second book carries on from the Out of Sight first book and covers more common words. 113 pages. The sheets use a small steps approach. A range of activities and games sheets is included and each word is visited several times to ensure over-learning. Two other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The three Out of Sight books concentrate on common words that children need when first learning to read. Completely Out of Sight covers all the words in Out of Sight and Further Out of Sight but with more emphasis on spelling. 152 pages. The sheets use a small steps approach. A range of activities and games sheets is included and each word is visited several times to ensure over-learning. Two other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

First in a graded series of 3 books to encourage pupils to engage with, and understand, text. Book 1 is an introductory book with 50 pages to help pupils with limited literacy skills to read and understand short texts. High interest, low reading level material is used and all 3 books are suitable for a wide age-range: KS2-KS4. Each book has a wide variety of motivating activities, based on fictional and non-fictional texts. There are clear, straightforward instructions and some extension activities. Previously available through Easylearn.

Last in a graded series of 3 books to encourage pupils to engage with, and understand, text. Book 3 is especially useful for those struggling with literacy at KS4. High interest, low reading level material is used and all 3 books are suitable for a wide age-range: KS2-KS4. Each book has a wide variety of motivating activities, based on fictional and non-fictional texts. There are clear, straightforward instructions and some extension activities. Previously available through Easylearn.

Phonic Mix-Ups involves children in spotting mistakes, and correcting and editing words and texts. The sheets provide an interesting way to consolidate and practise phonic spelling skills. It is ideal for children with poor writing skills because it concentrates on the phonic words without the need for lots of writing. The phonic skills covered are cvc short vowel, double letter endings and long vowel phonemes, including alternative spellings and homophones. Suitable for a wide age range, including older pupils with literacy problems. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book is intended for pupils who have begun a phonics programme and are beginning to write phrases. Tasks involve choosing, completing or writing captions for given illustrations. This progresses to short, simple sentences. Phonics covered ranges from cvc (short vowel) words to words with long vowel graphemes and adjacent consonants. Colour picture sheets are included which can be used to make matching activities and lotto games. Previously available through Easylearn.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘seaside’ theme. The other two deal with Farm and Park themes respectively. 26 pages each. Previously available through Easylearn.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘farm’ theme. The other two deal with Park and Seaside themes respectively. 26 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.

The three books in this graded series will help children who struggle with punctuation and need extra practice. The series deals with punctuation basics using a very simple, straightforward format. The books include the kind of tasks that children enjoy, such as multiple choice and editing. The worksheets are ideal for preparing your pupils for grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Book 2 covers punctuation dealt with in Book 1 plus question and exclamation marks and the use of commas for lists. Two other books are available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The three books in this graded series will help children who struggle with punctuation and need extra practice. The series deals with punctuation basics using a very simple, straightforward format. The books include the kind of tasks that children enjoy, such as multiple choice and editing. The worksheets are ideal for preparing your pupils for grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Book 3 examines simple speech punctuation and the uses of the apostrophe for possession and some contractions. Two books looking at more basic aspects of punctuation are available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 4 Kick the Ball looks at double final consonants. The sheets are completely different from those in the Big Phonics Books I have produced, so they provide even more practice, and also represent good value for money. Eight other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Helps to develop and consolidate phonic skills. Little non-phonic writing is required and the clear, easy format enables independent working. Successfully used with older students struggling with phonics to help them to catch up or to give them a fresh start. Ideal for revision and homework and suitable for a wide age range. The 40 pages in book 3 cover the various graphemes for the long vowel phonemes, alternative pronunciations for some graphemes and alternative spellings/silent letters. Previously available through Easylearn. Third in a series of three books covering most phonic skills taught in school.

Writing with Storyboards helps pupils to develop good story writing skills, and is especially useful for those who find it difficult to organise and plan their writing. The book includes whole stories, stories without endings and story starters. Each sheet encourages pupils to develop plot, setting, characterisation etc and stimulates the use of dialogue. Another book with the same format but 25 different topics is available. Previously available through Easylearn.

Stop it, Editor! improves pupils’ punctuation and grammar skills, and is one of three books in the Stop it! series. It covers similar areas to Stop it! but in a more editorial style. This book is full of tasks pupils enjoy: finding mistakes, marking and correcting texts, etc. Full stops, capital letters, apostrophes, speech marks and some uses of the comma are covered. It is perfect to use alongside Stop it! as it consolidates skills using a different approach. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book encourages the development of phonological and phonemic awareness: essential in teaching children to read successfully. It concentrates on the onset and rime approach to phonics and contains all the common rimes, enabling children to spell hundreds of words. The book includes a revision section, which is useful for consolidation work and assessment. Phonic Rime Time helps children to learn by analogy and become good, independent spellers. It is ideal for those pupils who are not succeeding with a purely synthetic phonics approach. 80 pages. Also see: Spelling with Rime. For introductory work which is more suited to younger pupils, another book, Time to Rime, is available. Previously available through Easylearn.

These sheets focus on common spelling patterns and help children to learn by analogy and become good, independent spellers. They are ideal for those who are not succeeding with a more traditional approach or need targeted support. The book includes all the common rimes, enabling children to spell hundreds of words. Colour games are also included. There are four different formats for each task, allowing teachers to pick the most suitable. 46 rimes covered. See also: Phonic Rime Time and Time to Rime. Previously available through Easylearn.

These 10 free worksheets focus on single letter phonemes and cover all the single letter sounds except j,q,v,w,x, y and z. They correspond to Phase 2 of Letters and Sounds. The sheets were designed to accompany the Froggy Match-it phonics app, but can be used by any children just beginning to learn phonics. The pdf consists of 10 worksheets. Pages 1 to 4 use 11 letters only: the letters most phonics schemes teach first.