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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
Shakespeare  Comprehension Bundle - Year 3 and 4
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Shakespeare Comprehension Bundle - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of 6 reading comprehension booklets that tell the stories of some of Shakespeare's most popular plays. All the booklets are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2, with each story adapted to be suitable for this age range, with a range of interesting questions. All six stories are differentiated for three different ability levels. The following are included: - Macbeth (story format) - Twelfth Night (story format) - Much Ado About Nothing (story format) - Romeo and Juliet (play format) - Hamlet (play format) - A Midsummer Night's Dream (play format) Perfect for a Shakespeare unit, a unit on play writing or for Shakespeare Week in March. PDF file format
Shakespeare Tragedies - Reading Comprehensions - Year 3 and 4
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Shakespeare Tragedies - Reading Comprehensions - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of 3 reading comprehension booklets that tell the stories of some of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies. All the booklets are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2, with each story adapted to be suitable for this age range . The texts and questioning are differentiated for three different ability levels. The following are included: - Macbeth (story format) - Romeo and Juliet (play format) - Hamlet (play format) Perfect for a Shakespeare unit, a unit on play writing or for Shakespeare Week in March. PDF file format. Answers included.
Year 1 comprehensions - Materials - science
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Year 1 comprehensions - Materials - science

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This resource contains 6 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three keywords included with picture clues. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Materials.’ The following materials from the year 1 science curriculum are included: (1) Wood (2) Plastic (3) Glass (4) Metal (5) Water (6) Rock There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Shakespeare Reading Comprehensions - Romances - Year 3 and 4
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Shakespeare Reading Comprehensions - Romances - Year 3 and 4

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A bundle of 3 reading comprehension booklets that tell the stories of some of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedies. All the booklets are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2, with each story adapted to be suitable for this age range . The texts and questioning are differentiated for three different ability levels. The following are included: - Much Ado About Nothing (story format) - Twelfth Night (story format) - A Midsummer Night's Dream (play format) Perfect for a Shakespeare unit, a unit on play writing or for Shakespeare Week in March. PDF file format. Answers included.
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 2 Football World Cup Pack
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Year 2 Football World Cup Pack

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This resource is a bundle of activities perfect for using with your year 2 class during the 2018 football World Cup. All activities are football and World Cup themed. The bundle contains: Spag Booklet x 3 Maths Booklet differentiated 3 ways Footballers comprehension booklet differentiated 3 ways PDF file format
Year 1 Comprehensions : Remembrance Day
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Year 1 Comprehensions : Remembrance Day

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This resource contains a comprehension pack on ‘Remembrance Day.’ There are four different comprehensions: What is Remembrance Day? The First Remembrance Day Why do we wear poppies? The History of the Poppy It includes answers and is suitable for using with year 1. Each comprehension contains a short piece of text (about 5 sentences) with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. There is also a powerpoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. You might be interested in: Year 2 Comprehensions - Remembrance Day
Phonics Phase 3 High Frequency Words
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Phonics Phase 3 High Frequency Words

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This is a set of 6 PowerPoint presentations. Each PowerPoint includes all the Phase 3 high frequency words. There is one word on each slide and the words are in a different order on each PowerPoint. Each PowerPoint has images with a different theme that is unconnected to the words. There are 6 themes - birds, minibeasts, seasons, pirates, dinosaurs and transport. Get your class to call out together or choose targeted children to decode the words. Use throughout the year - fit in during gaps or use during a phonics lesson.
Phonics Phase 2 High Frequency Words
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Phonics Phase 2 High Frequency Words

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This is a set of 6 PowerPoint presentations. Each PowerPoint includes all the Phase 2 high frequency words. There is one word on each slide and the words are in a different order on each PowerPoint. Each PowerPoint has images with a different theme that is unconnected to the words. There are 6 themes - birds, minibeasts, seasons, pirates, dinosaurs and transport. Get your class to call out together or choose targeted children to decode the words. Use throughout the year - fit in during gaps or use during a phonics lesson.
Phonics Phase 5 High Frequency Words
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Phonics Phase 5 High Frequency Words

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This is a set of 6 PowerPoint presentations. Each PowerPoint includes all the Phase 5 high frequency words. There is one word on each slide and the words are in a different order on each PowerPoint. Each PowerPoint has images with a different theme that is unconnected to the words. There are 6 themes - birds, minibeasts, seasons, pirates, dinosaurs and transport. Get your class to call out together or choose targeted children to decode the words. Use throughout the year - fit in during gaps or use during a phonics lesson.
Black History Month Presentations and Assembly
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Black History Month Presentations and Assembly

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A selection of 6 presentations and an assembly, perfect for using during Black History Month. The slideshows cover prominent figures who have had a variety of roles in history. Included are: Benjamin Zephaniah Mary Seacole Mo Farah Nelson Mandela Rosa Parks Serena Williams The assembly is designed to be used as an introduction to Black History Month. It is a 16 page presentation and accompanying plan and covers prehistory, ancient civilizations, 18th and 19th century Britain and an introduction to the figures mentioned above. A great pack for introducing the topic of black history to KS2, KS3 or KS4.
Phonics Phases 2 to 5 High Frequency Words
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Phonics Phases 2 to 5 High Frequency Words

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This is a set of 24 PowerPoint presentations covering all the high frequency words for phonics phases 2, 3, 4 and 5. For each phonics phase there are 6 PowerPoint presentations. Each PowerPoint includes all the high frequency words for that phase. There is one word on each slide and the words are in a different order on each PowerPoint. Each PowerPoint has images with a different theme that is unconnected to the words. There are 6 themes - birds, minibeasts, seasons, pirates, dinosaurs and transport. Get your class to call out together or choose targeted children to decode the words. Use throughout the year - fit in during gaps or use during a phonics lesson.
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?
Year 2 Comprehensions - Remembrance Day
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Year 2 Comprehensions - Remembrance Day

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These Year 2 Remembrance Day comprehension activities are split into 3 differentiated levels. Each level contains 3 comprehensions with answers. They are: What is Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday? Why do we wear poppies? ‘The First Remembrance Day’ - A fictional original tale following two children during the two minute silence in November 1919. The higher level (Super Super Challenge) is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and is a similar length to a SATs paper. The middle level (Super Challenge) is similar to the higher level but contains texts that are slightly shorter and a few easier questions. The lower level (Challenge) contains texts that are much shorter and different easier questions. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. No further preparation required. You might also be interested in: Year 1 Comprehensions : Remembrance Day
Year 2 Comprehensions - Autumn and Winter Celebrations - Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Christmas
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Year 2 Comprehensions - Autumn and Winter Celebrations - Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Christmas

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Fantastic Value These Year 2 SATs style comprehension booklets cover Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day and Christmas. There are 12 topics: The Gunpowder Plot How to build a bonfire Bonfire and Fireworks Safety Bonfire Night Food Remembrance Day Angel Gabriel visits Mary The birth of Jesus The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men Visit Jesus Christmas Pudding Recipe Mince Pie Recipe Trifle Recipe Each topic is split into 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Each booklet is based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and the same layout. No further preparation required.
Phonics phase 4 - The 'bl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'bl' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise previous phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘bl.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order Introduction to ‘bl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘bl’ sound) Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘bl’ words Phoneme counting Phoneme spotting in sentences Writing words with ‘bl’ sound Writing a sentence with ‘bl’ sound Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Home School Summer Activity Booklet - ages 5-7
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Home School Summer Activity Booklet - ages 5-7

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A 30 page booklet of summer-themed activities aimed at 5-7 year olds. There are a mixture of numeracy, literacy, phonics and general knowledge activities perfect for children to use in the summer. The booklet can be sent home with children to work on independently over the summer or for home education. There is a colour and black & white version of the booklet. Answers for the phonics and maths questions are also included. A fun booklet of enjoyable activities. PDF file format. You might also be interested in the version of the booklet designed for using in school at the end of the summer term with Key Stage 1: KS1 End of year Summer Activity Booklet
Phonics Phase 5 Alternative Pronunciation c (as in cell)
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Phonics Phase 5 Alternative Pronunciation c (as in cell)

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a 42 slide Powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the alternative ‘c’ sound. It is the ‘c’ sound pronounced ‘s.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This non-editable PowerPoint is split into different sections: Revision of phase 5 phonemes in a random order Introduction to ‘c’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘c’ words Phoneme counting Phoneme spotting in sentences Writing words with ‘c’ sound Writing a sentence with ‘c’ sound (Click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint.)
Phonics Phase 5 Alternative Pronunciation - ch (as in chef)
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Phonics Phase 5 Alternative Pronunciation - ch (as in chef)

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a 45 slide Powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the alternative ‘ch’ sound. It covers the ‘ch’ sound pronounced ‘sh’ and takes 15-20 minutes. This non-editable PowerPoint is split into different sections: Revision of phase 5 phonemes in a random order Introduction to the ‘ch’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound Spotting the odd one out (the picture with a different ‘ch’ sound) Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘ch’ words Phoneme counting Phoneme spotting in sentences Writing words with the ‘ch’ sound Writing a sentence with the ‘ch’ sound Revision of tricky words (Click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint.)
Queen Elizabeth II : British History over 70 years Year 3/4 comprehension
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Queen Elizabeth II : British History over 70 years Year 3/4 comprehension

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This is a set of comprehensions about Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne. It covers 70 years of British history and the history of the Queen’s reign. There is a section on each decade. The comprehensions are aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (ages 7-9). There are three differentiated booklets. The higher ability booklet has three pages of text for the children to read before they complete a range of questions that are aimed at extending more able readers. (18 questions) The middle and lower ability booklets have the text split into five separate pages with questions on each page. The middle ability has 16 questions and the lower ability contains 15 questions. There are colour and black & white versions of each booklet. Answers are also included. All of the documents are in the zip file. Perfect for a topic on Queen Elizabeth II or the history of modern Britain. (These comprehensions were updated on 9th September 2022 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.) PDF file format. You might also be interested in our Year 2 comprehensions: Year 2 Queen Elizabeth II British History over 70 years comprehension