Welcome to my shop! With over 20 years of primary teaching experience, I specialise in early reading and phonics for KS1, EYFS, and SEND. My shop offers engaging and inclusive resources designed to enhance literacy skills and make learning enjoyable for all children. Whether you're a teacher or a parent, you'll find valuable materials to support your child's educational journey. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to helping you inspire a love for reading and learning!
Welcome to my shop! With over 20 years of primary teaching experience, I specialise in early reading and phonics for KS1, EYFS, and SEND. My shop offers engaging and inclusive resources designed to enhance literacy skills and make learning enjoyable for all children. Whether you're a teacher or a parent, you'll find valuable materials to support your child's educational journey. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to helping you inspire a love for reading and learning!
Boost Phonological Awareness with Our CVC Picture Cards!
Unlock the magic of early reading skills with our CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) Picture Cards, designed to make learning both fun and effective. Perfect for parents, educators, and speech therapists, this free digital download is a treasure trove of phonological awareness activities tailored to engage young learners.
Why Choose Our CVC Picture Cards?
Engaging and Interactive: Each card features vibrant, child-friendly illustrations that captivate attention and encourage active participation. Kids will love identifying the pictures and sounding out the corresponding words, making learning feel like play.
Develops Essential Skills: Phonological awareness is a critical foundation for reading success. Our CVC Picture Cards help children recognize and manipulate sounds, an essential step in developing strong reading and spelling abilities. By practicing with these cards, children enhance their ability to identify, segment, and blend sounds, leading to improved literacy skills.
Easy to Use: Our set includes clear, step-by-step guidance for various fun activities, ensuring you can effortlessly incorporate these cards into your learning routine. Whether you’re playing sound matching games, engaging in word building exercises, or practicing phoneme segmentation, our guidance ensures you make the most out of each session.
Versatile Learning Tool: Suitable for individual or group activities, these cards are perfect for use in the classroom, at home, or in a therapy setting. They offer endless possibilities for creative teaching strategies that adapt to the unique needs of every child.
Free and Accessible: As a digital download, these cards are easily accessible and printable, allowing you to start your phonological awareness activities immediately. Simply download, print, and begin your journey to reading success!
Make Learning Fun and Effective
Transform your approach to early literacy with our CVC Picture Cards. Download your free set today and watch as children develop the phonological awareness skills crucial for their reading journey. Equip them with the tools they need for a lifetime of literacy success.
Unlock the Magic of Learning with Our Free Tier 1-3 Weather Vocabulary Posters!
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach weather vocabulary to your little learners? Look no further! Our free Tier 1-3 Weather Vocabulary Posters are designed specifically for Year 1 and homeschoolers. These colourful and visually appealing posters will capture your children’s attention and help them grasp essential weather terms effortlessly.
But that’s not all! For a comprehensive learning experience, check out our additional pack, which includes not only the posters but also flash cards with words, definitions, and images. These flash cards are perfect for various interactive games to reinforce vocabulary and make learning fun. Dive into our full pack and watch your children’s vocabulary skills soar!
Introducing “Reading Race”: The Ultimate Phase 2 Fluency sample!
Are you looking for a dynamic and effective way to boost your early readers’ phonics skills? Look no further than our “Reading Race” Phase 2 Fluency Grids! Perfectly designed for young learners, these grids provide a fun and engaging way to practice essential reading skills.
What’s Included in “Reading Race”?
Phase 2 Common Exception Words: Ensure your students can recognise and read at speed phase 2 CEW words from the National Curriculum.
High-Frequency Words: Build a strong foundation by focusing on words that appear most often in early reading materials.
Pseudo Words: Strengthen decoding skills and phonetic knowledge with made-up words that challenge students to apply their learning.
Why Choose “Reading Race”?
Engaging Format: Our fluency grids are designed as a “reading race” to make learning interactive and exciting. Watch as your students race through the words, improving their speed and accuracy.
Targeted Practice: Each grid is crafted to provide targeted practice, ensuring that your students build confidence and mastery with each reading session.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom settings, small group activities, or homework assignments. “Reading Race” adapts to your teaching needs.
Proven Effectiveness: Repeated reading of high-frequency, exception, and pseudo words promotes orthographic mapping, helping students recognise words instantly and improving overall reading fluency.
Benefits for Students and Teachers
Boosts Reading Fluency: By repeatedly encountering and reading the words, students develop automaticity, leading to more fluent reading.
Enhances Comprehension: Improved fluency allows students to focus more on understanding the text, rather than decoding individual words.
Encourages Independent Practice: The fun, game-like format motivates students to practice on their own, fostering a love for reading.
I Spy Toys Game - Digital Download
Welcome to the “I Spy Toys” game! This versatile digital download offers a fun and educational experience for children. The game is designed to be adaptable, making it perfect for various settings and activities. Here’s how you can utilize this resource:
Features:
Variety of Page Options:
One Page Option: A single page with multiple toy images for a quick and engaging game.
Large Pages: Full-sized pages for each toy image, great for group activities or wall displays.
Flash Card Sized: Compact cards for individual or small group play, ideal for mixing and matching games.
Interactive Sound Integration:
Introduce sounds associated with each toy as children color the pages. This adds an auditory learning element to the visual activity, enhancing the educational experience.
Ways to Use:
1:1 Interaction:
Sit with a child and use the one-page option or flash cards. Point to each toy and ask them to identify it or make the associated sound. This personalized attention can help with speech development and vocabulary building.
Whole Group Activity:
Display the large pages around the room or use a projector to show the images. Engage the entire group by asking them to find specific toys, name them, or mimic the sounds. This can be a fun and interactive group learning session.
Small Group Play:
Divide children into small groups and give each group a set of flash cards. Encourage them to play “I Spy” with each other, fostering teamwork and cooperative learning.
Benefits:
Adaptability: Suitable for different learning environments and group sizes.
Interactive Learning: Combines visual and auditory elements for a multi-sensory experience.
Developmental Support: Helps with vocabulary, sound recognition, and social skills through collaborative play.
Instructions for Use:
Download and Print:
Choose the format that best suits your needs (one-page, large pages, or flash cards) and print them out.
Introduce Sounds:
As children color the pages, play or make the sounds associated with each toy. Encourage them to repeat and recognize these sounds.
Engage in Play:
Use the printed materials in your chosen setting (1:1, whole group, or small group). Follow the suggested activities or create your own games to keep the learning experience dynamic and enjoyable.
Download your “I Spy Toys” game today and watch as children learn and play in an interactive, engaging way!
Introducing Alien Trumps Cards: Fun Learning for Young Adventurers!
Transform your child’s reading and math practice with Alien Trumps Cards, an exciting twist on the classic trumps game. Perfect for kids aged 4-7, these cards blend education with entertainment, ensuring hours of engaging play.
Key Features:
Alien Words Adventure: Boost reading skills with pseudo-alien words that match Phase 2 phonics.
Math Magic: Improve arithmetic with simple addition to play the game.
Colorful Design: Eye-catching illustrations of friendly aliens captivate young learners.
Educational Fun: Combines strategic thinking and friendly competition for a holistic learning experience.
Why Choose Alien Trumps Cards?
Curriculum Aligned: Complements Phase 2 phonics and early math learning.
Versatile: Suitable for solo play or group games, perfect for home or classroom use.
Download Now!
Make learning an out-of-this-world adventure with Alien Trumps Cards. Get yours today and watch your child’s skills soar!
Introducing Alien Trumps Cards: Fun Learning for Young Adventurers!
Transform your child’s reading and math practice with Alien Trumps Cards, an exciting twist on the classic trumps game. Perfect for kids aged 4-7, these cards blend education with entertainment, ensuring hours of engaging play.
Key Features:
Alien Words Adventure: Boost reading skills with pseudo-alien words that match Phase 3 phonics.
Math Magic: Improve arithmetic with simple addition opportunities.
Colorful Design: Eye-catching illustrations of friendly aliens captivate young learners.
Educational Fun: Combines strategic thinking and friendly competition for a holistic learning experience.
Why Choose Alien Trumps Cards?
Curriculum Aligned: Complements Phase 2 phonics and early math learning.
Versatile: Suitable for solo play or group games, perfect for home or classroom use.
Downlaod Now!
Make learning an out-of-this-world adventure with Alien Trumps Cards. Get yours today and watch your child’s skills soar!
Letter Formation Cards, designed to make learning letters an exciting and interactive adventure for young minds. Ideal for home, classrooms, and educational centers, these cards are perfect for hands-on learning. Here’s why our cards are the perfect addition to your educational toolkit:
Interactive Learning: Engage your child with matching capital and lowercase letters, fostering letter recognition and memory skills.
Hands-On Practice: Each card set includes guidance for correct letter formation, making writing practice fun and effective.
Versatile Usage: Perfect for individual learning, group activities, and educational games, catering to various learning styles.
For added durability and to ensure long-lasting use, we recommend laminating the cards or placing them in plastic pouches. This way, they can be used repeatedly without wear and tear, making learning a continuous and enjoyable process.
Transform Your Child’s Learning Space with Alphabet Wall Posters!
Unlock the world of letters and learning with our vibrant Alphabet Wall Posters! Perfect for classrooms, nurseries, and playrooms, these posters feature both capital and lowercase letters in a fun and neutral design.
Introducing our beautifully designed Neutral Themes Set of Phase 2 Decodable Words and Matching Pictures, meticulously crafted based on the DFES Letters and Sounds scope and sequence. This set is perfect for teachers and homeschooling parents who are dedicated to providing the best foundational reading support for their children.
Why Choose Our Neutral Themes Decodable Words Set?
Continuous Sounds for Easy Blending:
Our set focuses on words beginning with continuous sounds, making it easier for children to use a****** continuous or successive blending method.****** This approach has been shown to significantly aid children who may struggle with traditional blending techniques.
Ideal for Speech Delay Support:
Children with speech delays often find it challenging to begin reading with typical decodable words. Our set has been trialled with children facing speech delays and has shown remarkable progress in both their speaking and reading abilities. By starting with continuous sounds, these children can more easily articulate and blend sounds, boosting their confidence and skills.
Comprehensive and Engaging:
Each word in our set is accompanied by a matching picture, providing visual support that reinforces learning. The neutral themes ensure that the materials are inclusive and appealing to all children, without distractions or biases.
Aligned with DFES Letters and Sounds Scope and Sequence:
Our materials are developed in strict alignment with the DFES Letters and Sounds scope and sequence, ensuring they fit seamlessly into your existing curriculum and teaching plans.
Perfect for Classroom and Home Use:
Whether you’re a teacher looking to enhance your classroom resources or a homeschooling parent seeking effective teaching tools, our decodable word set is designed to meet your needs. It’s easy to integrate into daily lessons, reading sessions, or independent practice.
What’s Included?
A comprehensive set of Phase 2 decodable words starting with continuous sounds
Matching pictures for each word to support visual learning
Easy-to-follow guidelines for teachers and parents to maximize the effectiveness of the materials
Benefits You’ll Love:
Boost Early Reading Skills: Help children develop strong foundational reading skills with ease.
Support Speech Development: Assist children with speech delays in making significant progress.
Engage and Motivate: Capture children’s interest with beautifully designed, neutral-themed materials.
Ease of Use: Simple to incorporate into any teaching or homeschooling routine.
Don’t Miss Out!
Invest in the future of your children’s reading and speaking abilities with our Neutral Themes Set of Phase 2 Decodable Words and Matching Pictures. Watch them thrive as they master the art of blending and reading with confidence.
Are you a dedicated teacher or a homeschooling parent striving to give your students the best start in their reading journey? Look no further! Introducing our beautifully crafted, neutral-themed Phase 2 Decodable Words and Matching Pictures Set, designed meticulously following the DFES Letters and Sounds scope and sequence.
Why Choose Our Phase 2 Decodable Words Set?
Comprehensive and Aligned: Our set includes a carefully curated selection of Phase 2 decodable words, perfectly aligned with the DFES Letters and Sounds program. Each word is thoughtfully paired with engaging, neutral-themed pictures to enhance visual learning and retention.
Beautiful and Functional Design: With a clean, neutral design, our resources are not only visually appealing but also free from distractions, allowing young learners to focus on what matters most—decoding words and building reading confidence.
Versatile and Easy to Use: Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our set can be seamlessly integrated into your daily phonics lessons. Use them as flashcards, in literacy centers, or for one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Instant Digital Download: Get immediate access to our high-quality, printable resources. No need to wait for shipping—simply download, print, and start using them right away!
What’s Included?
A comprehensive set of Phase 2 decodable words.
Matching picture cards for each word, designed to reinforce phonics and vocabulary.
User-friendly, printable format for easy use and reuse.
Perfect for:
Classroom Teachers: Enhance your phonics instruction with a ready-to-use resource that aligns perfectly with the Letters and Sounds program.
Homeschooling Parents: Provide your child with structured, effective phonics practice to boost their reading skills from the comfort of home.
Tutors and Reading Specialists: Equip your toolkit with a versatile resource that supports targeted reading intervention and practice.
Transform Reading Time into a Joyful Learning Experience!
Invest in your students’ reading success with our Phase 2 Decodable Words and Matching Pictures Set. Whether in the classroom or at home, our resources are designed to make learning to read an enjoyable and effective experience.
Enhance Vocabulary Learning with Our Complete Weather Flash Card Pack!
Take your child’s weather vocabulary learning to the next level with our Complete Weather Flash Card Pack! This pack includes beautifully designed posters plus a comprehensive set of flash cards featuring weather words, definitions, images, and combination cards. Perfect for Year 1 homeschoolers, these flash cards are an excellent tool for reinforcing vocabulary through a variety of fun and educational games.
Whether you’re playing Memory Match, Word Bingo, or Flash Card Charades, our flash cards make learning interactive and enjoyable. Invest in this all-in-one pack and provide your child with the tools they need to master weather vocabulary in an engaging and memorable way. Order now and transform your learning sessions into an exciting adventure!
Introducing Our Phase 2 Phonics Grapheme Cards
Elevate phonics learning with our elegantly designed Phase 2 Grapheme Cards. Each set includes:
Complete Coverage: Cards for every grapheme in Phase 2 letters and sounds.
Interactive Learning: Cards with graphemes, mnemonic pictures, and separate grapheme/mnemonic cards for versatile games and activities.
Elegant Design: Subtle, neutral colors with hand-painted effect images, providing a calm alternative to bright primary colours.
Dyslexia-Friendly: Special font and recommended printing on cream paper for SEND children.
Why Choose Our Cards?
Engaging and Enjoyable: Beautiful illustrations make phonics fun and engaging.
Versatile Use: Tailor activities to suit individual learning needs.
Inclusive Design: Supports all learners, especially those with dyslexia.
Order your set today and enhance your phonics teaching with a touch of elegance and effectiveness.
Enhance Vocabulary Learning with Our Complete Weather Flash Card Pack!
Take your child’s weather vocabulary learning to the next level with our Complete Weather Flash Card Pack! This pack includes beautifully designed posters plus a comprehensive set of flash cards featuring Seasonal vocabulary, definitions, images, and combination cards. Perfect for Year 1, Kindergarten, and homeschoolers, these flash cards are an excellent tool for reinforcing vocabulary through a variety of fun and educational games.
Whether you’re playing Memory Match, Word Bingo, or Flash Card Charades, our flash cards make learning interactive and enjoyable. Invest in this all-in-one pack and provide your child with the tools they need to master weather vocabulary in an engaging and memorable way. Order now and transform your learning sessions into an exciting adventure!
Introducing “Reading Race”: The Ultimate Phase 2 Fluency Grids!
Are you looking for a dynamic and effective way to boost your early readers’ phonics skills? Look no further than our “Reading Race” Phase 2 Fluency Grids! Perfectly designed for young learners, these grids provide a fun and engaging way to practice essential reading skills.
What’s Included in “Reading Race”?
Phase 2 Common Exception Words: Ensure your students can recognise and read at speed phase 2 CEW words from the National Curriculum.
High-Frequency Words: Build a strong foundation by focusing on words that appear most often in early reading materials.
Pseudo Words: Strengthen decoding skills and phonetic knowledge with made-up words that challenge students to apply their learning.
Why Choose “Reading Race”?
Engaging Format: Our fluency grids are designed as a “reading race” to make learning interactive and exciting. Watch as your students race through the words, improving their speed and accuracy.
Targeted Practice: Each grid is crafted to provide targeted practice, ensuring that your students build confidence and mastery with each reading session.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom settings, small group activities, or homework assignments. “Reading Race” adapts to your teaching needs.
Proven Effectiveness: Repeated reading of high-frequency, exception, and pseudo words promotes orthographic mapping, helping students recognise words instantly and improving overall reading fluency.
Benefits for Students and Teachers
Boosts Reading Fluency: By repeatedly encountering and reading the words, students develop automaticity, leading to more fluent reading.
Enhances Comprehension: Improved fluency allows students to focus more on understanding the text, rather than decoding individual words.
Encourages Independent Practice: The fun, game-like format motivates students to practice on their own, fostering a love for reading.
Why Choose Our Alphabet Flashcards?
What’s Included?
A complete set of alphabet flashcards with visual clues for mouth shape, voicing, and sound length
Benefits You’ll Love:
Enhance Speech Clarity: Help children with speech difficulties learn to pronounce sounds correctly.
Support Reading Skills: Aid in the development of early reading skills through correct sound articulation and blending.
Boost Confidence: Encourage children to practice speaking and reading with confidence using clear visual guides.
Versatile Use: Ideal for use in classrooms, speech therapy, and at home, providing flexibility and convenience.
Transform Your Child’s Learning Experience!
Empower your children with the tools they need to improve speech difficulties and excel in their reading journey. Our Alphabet Flashcards with Visual Clues are a proven resource that can make a significant difference in your child’s articulation and reading skills.