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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Year 2 Comprehension bundle - Sports stars
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Year 2 Comprehension bundle - Sports stars

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about three different sports personalities. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. These are the 3 different sports personalities explored in the comprehensions: Lionel Messi (footballer) Serena Williams (tennis player) Mo Farah (athlete)
Asia - India, China, Japan - Comprehension bundle - Year 2
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Asia - India, China, Japan - Comprehension bundle - Year 2

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about Asian countries. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. These are the 3 different countries explored in the comprehensions: India China Japan PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 1 comprehension pack - Transport
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Year 1 comprehension pack - Transport

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A collection of 9 comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of transport. All the comprehensions contain a short piece of text with picture clues for tricky words and five simple questions. There are also accompanying PowerPoints for you to read the texts through with your class if you wish. This pack contains: 3 comprehensions on cars 3 comprehensions on trains 3 comprehensions on aeroplanes
Countries reading comprehension bundle - Year 2 SATs
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Countries reading comprehension bundle - Year 2 SATs

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about European countries. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. These are the 3 different countries explored in the comprehensions: France Germany Spain PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Reading Comprehensions - Materials - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehensions - Materials - Science

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A bundle of three non-fiction comprehension booklets aimed at year 2, covering the ‘materials’ part of the science curriculum. All three booklets are based on the year 2 SATs reading comprehension paper and are differentiated three ways. They are each four pages containing a short written extract and 2-3 questions. A perfect way to cover the science and literacy curriculum and prepare your class for SATs. PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format.
Shakespeare  Reading Comprehensions  Bundle - Playscripts - Year 3 and 4
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Shakespeare Reading Comprehensions Bundle - Playscripts - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of 3 reading comprehension booklets to introduce your children to some of the most famous plays in the English language. Also perfect for teaching your class about how plays are formatted. All the booklets are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2, with each play adapted to be suitable for this age range . The texts and questioning are differentiated for three different ability levels. The following are included: - Hamlet - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Romeo and Juliet PDF file format. Answers included. (Also available as part of other bundles.)
Year 1 comprehension pack - Minibeasts, Rainforests and Reptiles
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Year 1 comprehension pack - Minibeasts, Rainforests and Reptiles

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A collection of 12 comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of minibeasts, rainforests and reptiles. All the comprehensions contain a short piece of text with picture clues for tricky words and five simple questions. There are also accompanying PowerPoints for you to read the texts through with your class if you wish.
Lent Lesson Plans - three week unit - KS2
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Lent Lesson Plans - three week unit - KS2

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This bundle contains three great lesson plans to teach children all about Lent. It is suitable for ages 7 -11. The three lessons are: 1) Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent, 2) Lent - Giving Something Up; and 3) Lent - Doing Good Deeds. Each plan (pdf) contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, questions and answers for the children, whole class discussions and literacy activities for the children to do at their desks. Each lesson contains a PowerPoint with relevant facts and stories. (This is not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations). There are also templates which can be used for the literacy activities so that no further preparation is required! Each lesson is also available individually.
Year 2 Interactive Advent Calendar Bundle
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Year 2 Interactive Advent Calendar Bundle

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A set of four interactive PowerPoint Advent Calendars to use throughout the month of December with your year 2 class. The four Advent Calendars included in the bundle are: SPaG activities Christmas Around the World Facts Maths problems Jokes A great start to the Christmas season, which will get your whole class involved.
Phase 3 phonics - alphabet sounds
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Phase 3 phonics - alphabet sounds

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This bundle contains a selection of interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. The lessons cover early phase 3 - the individual alphabet sounds. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The powerpoint lessons are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to the new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with focus sound - Writing a sentence - Revision of common exception words
Year 1 Football World Cup 2018 Pack
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Year 1 Football World Cup 2018 Pack

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This resource is a bundle of activities perfect for using with your year 1 class during the 2018 football World Cup. The bundle contains: Phonics Booklet Maths Booklet Footballers Comprehensions x 5 PDF file format
KS1 Lent Lesson Bundle
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KS1 Lent Lesson Bundle

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This bundle contains three great lesson plans to teach children all about Lent. It is suitable for ages 5-7. The three lessons are: 1) Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent, 2) Lent - Giving Something Up; and 3) Lent - Doing Good Deeds. Each pdf lesson plan contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, questions and answers for the children, whole class discussions and literacy activities for the children to do at their desks. Each lesson contains a PowerPoint with relevant facts and stories. (These are not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open them.) There are also templates which can be used for the activities so that no further preparation is required! Each lesson is also available individually.
Summer-themed KS1 comprehension pack
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Summer-themed KS1 comprehension pack

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This is a pack of 8 year 2 non-fiction comprehensions, all with the theme of summer. These are perfect for using before or after SATs. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and a similar layout. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 SPaG Papers Term 1
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Year 2 SPaG Papers Term 1

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A bundle of SPaG booklets for year 2 with a theme of Autumn, Bonfire Night, Halloween and Christmas. All the booklets are based on the KS1 SATs Spag papers. Three of papers of each theme are included in the bundle. Also available in a smaller bundle.
Countries Comprehension Bundle - Year 1 and 2
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Countries Comprehension Bundle - Year 1 and 2

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This pack contains six comprehension activities based around the theme of European countries. Perfect for a mixed year 1/2 class. 3 of the comprehensions are aimed at year 1. Each comprehension has a short piece of text and five simple questions. There is also an accompanying PowerPoint for each to help you introduce the texts to your year 1s. 3 of the comprehensions are aimed at year 2. Each comprehension is based on the year 2 SATs reading paper and is differentiated 3 ways. The following topics are included: France Germany Spain PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
Year 2 SATs comprehension pack - Winter
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Year 2 SATs comprehension pack - Winter

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2, all with the theme of winter. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and the same layout. The 3 topics explored in the comprehensions are: What happens in the winter? Winter wildlife What activities can I do in the winter?
Summer themed phonics revision booklets
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Summer themed phonics revision booklets

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This bundle contains 3 phonics booklets, perfect for children to work on independently to revise phase 5 phonemes. The booklets are each 20 pages. The three booklet themes included in this bundle are: Sports Minibeasts Seaside
Summer poetry unit and comprehensions - Year 2
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Summer poetry unit and comprehensions - Year 2

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A pack containing a summer poetry unit and two accompanying comprehensions to use with year 2 during the summer term. Included are: A five day summer poetry unit with a detailed plan for each day and accompanying resources. A comprehension on the ‘beach’ poem from the 5 day unit, differentiated 3 ways. A comprehension on the ‘water’ poem from the 5 day unit, differentiated 3 ways. A perfect way to bring summer into your classroom this term! PDF file format and Microsoft PowerPoint format.
Year 6 Spag Revision Pack
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Year 6 Spag Revision Pack

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A bundle of SPaG papers, worksheets, interactive whole class activities, group activities and more to help prepare your year 6 class for SATs. Included in the bundle are: 3 original SATs SPaG papers 50 question PowerPoint covering ALL SPaG topics A collection of 10 worksheets, 10 activities and 10 starters (in the form of a PowerPoint) covering some of the trickiest SPaG topics. All answers are included.
Year 2 non-fiction summer comprehension bundle
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Year 2 non-fiction summer comprehension bundle

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A collection of 5 non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2. They all focus on the theme of summer and help children to practise their comprehension of instructions. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. The 5 topics explored in the comprehensions are: How to build a sandcastle Pond dipping How to grow a sunflower How to prepare a picnic Making lemonade PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.