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Emoji Emotion Fans
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Emoji Emotion Fans

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These fans each contain a different emotion face and word. They can be used for activities and teaching about emotions or alternatively can be used to support non-verbal children to express their emotions. Why do you need this? If children learn to understand and recognise emotions both in themselves and others, learning to identify and label them then this can ensure they will be better equipped to manage and regulate themselves when they experience strong emotions. If children are able to notice how they are feeling and then use strategies to calm themselves down then they are more likely to have successful friendships and to be able to manage set backs. How and when might you use this? The 15 illustrated fan pieces each feature a different emotion face and word. Expressions like happy, sad, angry, surprised, and more build children’s emotional vocabulary. Teachers can prompt conversations about when we feel certain ways and how our faces show it. What’s included? Included in this resource are 15 emoji emotion cards including the emotions: · Happy · Sad · Scared · Calm · Worried · Excited · Furious · Annoyed · Disappointed · Miserable · Confused · Poorly · Angry · Tired · Embarrassed
Emotions Bingo
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Emotions Bingo

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2 different versions of Emotions Bingo game with words and emotion face pictures Why do you need this? Emotions Bingo is a fun and interactive game that builds emotional literacy skills. This engaging multisensory activity reinforces identification and labeling of feelings like happy, sad, angry, surprised, disgusted, afraid, calm, and more. How and when might you use this? Students match facial expressions on their bingo cards to emotions displayed on the calling cards to get 3 in a row and win! Ideal for whole class, small groups, counseling, speech therapy, and home use, the competitive gameplay provides repeated emotion recognition practice kids love. What’s included? Included in this resource is: · 4 bingo game boards with emotion faces on · 4 bingo game boards with emotion words on · 12 picture cards · 12 word cards · 9 colour cards
Getting From Angry to Happy Worksheet
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Getting From Angry to Happy Worksheet

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Worksheet for children to think about calming strategies and things they can do that can help them feel happy again when they are feeling angry. Why do you need this? Teaching children effective calming strategies empowers them to manage their emotions constructively. By learning how to cope with anger in healthy ways, students can regulate their emotions and maintain self-control in challenging situations. Providing children with tools to calm down and regain happiness promotes peaceful conflict resolution. When students feel angry, they can use these strategies to de-escalate conflicts, communicate calmly, and resolve disagreements without resorting to aggression or escalation. How and when might you use this? This could be used in a variety of ways: · Individual or small group work on anger management and emotional regulation. · During early morning work to start the day by reflecting on emotional well-being and planning strategies for if they become angry during the day. · During PSHE lessons focused on self-awareness, self-management and good decision making. · During counselling sessions or interventions targeting anger management. · For home-learning so that children can complete with parental guidance and involvement.
Read and Draw Sentences
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Read and Draw Sentences

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5 worksheets in which children need to read a simple sentence containing CVC words and then draw a corresponding picture when they have read and understood the sentence. Why do you need this? Engaging in activities where students read a sentence and then draw a picture encourages the integration of reading and writing skills. Students not only decode the text but also express their comprehension through visual representation. Drawing a picture to represent a sentence promotes language development by encouraging students to think creatively and express their ideas visually. It helps them expand their vocabulary and reinforce their understanding of CVC words in context. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets
Phonics Read and Draw Words
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Phonics Read and Draw Words

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6 worksheets in which children need to read a simple CVC word and then draw a corresponding picture when they have read and understood the word. Why do you need this? Engaging in activities where students read a word and then draw a picture encourages the integration of reading and writing skills. Students not only decode the word but also express their comprehension through visual representation. Drawing a picture to represent a word promotes language development by encouraging students to think creatively and express their ideas visually. It helps them expand their vocabulary and reinforce their understanding of CVC words. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 6 PDF worksheets
Short Vowel Sounds in CVC Words
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Short Vowel Sounds in CVC Words

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5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then fill in the missing short vowel sound from the middle of a CVC word. Why do you need this? Filling in missing vowel sounds reinforces phonics rules and reading readiness. With cute animals and objects, learners practice deciphering familiar CVC vocabulary. Parents and teachers can use these pages to assess and develop critical vowel comprehension. How and when might you use this? Each page displays 10 illustrated words with the vowel missing. Looking at the picture clue, students fill in the blank to complete the word, applying knowledge of short vowel sounds. For example, seeing a picture of a c_t would cue writing an “a” to spell “cat”. These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations  · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets
Compound and Contraction Word Jigsaws
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Compound and Contraction Word Jigsaws

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2 sets of jigsaws. One showing compound words with words and pictures and one set showing contractions. Why do you need this? Compound word jigsaws help expand students’ vocabulary by introducing them to new compound words and reinforcing their understanding of word formation. Engaging with compound word jigsaws supports the development of language skills such as word blending, segmentation, and phonics. Contractions are common in the English language, and jigsaws provide a hands-on way for students to practice identifying and forming contractions. As students assemble the jigsaw pieces to form contractions, they reinforce spelling patterns and conventions associated with contraction formation. How and when might you use this? These jigsaws can be good for: · Small group work focused on vocabulary development and spelling and phonics skills · Group work during literacy lessons · Review and reinforcement after whole class teaching · Assessment of what has been learned · Homework to reinforce what has been learned in class What’s included? · 30 compound word jigsaws · 34 contraction word jigsaws
CVC Word and picture flash cards
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CVC Word and picture flash cards

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56 Flash cards showing CVC words with corresponding pictures. Why do you need this? Flashcards provide a visual aid for teaching phonics by pairing CVC words with corresponding images. Pairing CVC words with pictures helps build students’ vocabulary by providing visual representations of the words. This enhances comprehension and reinforces word-meaning associations. Flashcards allow students to practice decoding CVC words by sounding out each letter and blending the sounds together to read the word. Repetitive exposure to CVC words through flashcards improves decoding fluency. How and when might you use this? Teachers can use the cards for direct instruction, literacy centers, word walls, and reading games. What’s included? This set includes 56 printable flash cards with short CVC words like dog, , pet, map etc each paired with colorful illustrations.
Early Maths Support Bundle
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Early Maths Support Bundle

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This is a maths intervention aimed at young children learning to count and those struggling with math concepts. It will mostly be helpful for children in reception and year 1 however it will also help support children with special needs. It helps teach and secure learning in number recognition, counting and addition and subtraction to 10 as well as patterns and shapes, positional language, grouping and comparisons, What are the sections included? Numbers 1-5 Patterns and Shapes Where is it? Numbers 6-10 Sorting and Matching Counting 1-10 Comparing Adding and Taking Away This pack is perfect for individual or small group work to help fill gaps in previous learning and secure skills needed for early maths. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art
Describing My Feelings Worksheets
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Describing My Feelings Worksheets

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Set of 20 worksheets each showing a different emotion. For each worksheet, the child should draw on the features to a face and describe when they felt that emotion and what they were thinking about and how their body reacted. The set has 10 girl version worksheets and 10 boy versions. Why do you need this? These worksheets help children develop emotional awareness by identifying and articulating their feelings. Understanding emotions is crucial for social and emotional development. By exploring what triggers different emotions and how their body reacts, children can learn to recognize early signs of emotional distress and develop strategies for regulating their emotions. Reflecting on their own emotions can help children develop empathy for others. Understanding their own feelings may make it easier for them to relate to and empathize with the emotions of their peers. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · Teachers can incorporate these worksheets into morning meetings or circle time discussions to start the day with a focus on emotions and well-being. · During PSHE to teach students about emotions and emotional regulation. Teachers can lead discussions about how emotions impact our thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations, promoting self-awareness. · Small group work where the children discuss and reflect on different emotions together. · During counselling sessions to support children in exploring and processing their emotions. · As part of conflict resolution for children to reflect on their emotions during conflicts and brainstorm positive solutions. What’s included? 10 Girl version worksheets and 10 boy versions. Emotions included are: · Happy · Sad · Worried · Angry · Frustrated · Annoyed · Scared · Embarrassed · Excited · Disappointed
Writing Final Sounds in Words
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Writing Final Sounds in Words

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4 worksheets in which children need to use the picture and the first part of the word to work out and write what the final sound in the word would be. Simple 3 and 4 letter words. Why do you need this? Isolating ending sounds builds phonemic awareness, a key early reading skill. These worksheets give students practice identifying final sounds in simple words through fun fill-in-the-blank activities. Filling in missing sounds reinforces sounding out abilities critical for spelling and reading. Recognizing final phonemes aids rhyming and phonics skills too. These worksheets allow assessment of skill progression with CVC and CCVC words. How and when might you use this? Each page displays 10 illustrated words with the final letters missing. Using the picture and initial sounds as clues, children must determine and write in the last letter to complete the terms. For example, seeing a picture of a p-i- _ would cue writing in “g” to spell “pig”. Parents and teachers can incorporate the pages into lessons or independent practice. What’s included? 4 PDF worksheets
Finding Words Containing Short Vowel Sounds
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Finding Words Containing Short Vowel Sounds

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5 worksheets, one for each vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). The worksheets contain a large letter showing the vowel sound and then lots of pictures, children need to circle the pictures that have the correct corresponding vowel sound in the middle of the word. Why do you need this? Understanding short vowel sounds is fundamental to strong literacy skills, it lays the foundation for their early literacy skills and paves the way for successful reading and spelling. The ability to recognise and differentiate between short vowel sounds helps children sound out words, enabling them to read new and unfamiliar words with accuracy. How and when might you use this? These five worksheets immerse students in focused short vowel recognition using visuals and interactive searching tasks. Isolating each sound, a, e, i, o and u, through pictures and circling deepens early literacy abilities. These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets
Initial Sound in a Word
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Initial Sound in a Word

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6 worksheets in which children need to circle the picture that begins with a given letter. Why do you need this? Recognising beginning sounds lays the groundwork for reading skills. These worksheets give students practice isolating and identifying initial phonemes through interactive activities. Connecting sounds to letters and pictures reinforces phonetic awareness. With pictures of things like food, animals, and vehicles, children apply knowledge to familiar vocabulary. How and when might you use this? Each box focuses on a target starting sound, with a bold letter at the top for reference. Students look at 4 different illustrations and circle any pictures that start with that letter’s sound. For example, when the target is “B”, learners will circle the banana. This simple yet effective exercise serves as a foundational step in phonics instruction. Use them for individual practice or small group phonics instruction. What’s included? 6 PDF worksheets
CVC Word Blending and Fluency Reading Guidance
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CVC Word Blending and Fluency Reading Guidance

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6 worksheets for children to practice blending and reading CVC words with words broken down into each individual sound and sentences broken down into each word. Why do you need this? Breaking down words into individual sounds helps children understand phonics principles and the relationship between letters and sounds. This approach supports early reading development by teaching children to decode words systematically. Breaking words into individual sounds helps develop phonemic awareness, which is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. This foundational skill is crucial for successful reading and spelling. Worksheets with words and sentences broken down into individual sounds provide opportunities for students to practice blending sounds together to form words. This skill is essential for fluent reading and helps children become more confident readers. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations or literacy centers · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 6 PDF worksheets
Reading Comprehension Sheets for Early Readers
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Reading Comprehension Sheets for Early Readers

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6 worksheets with a short passage to read containing simple CVC words and then a set of questions to answer about the passage to show understanding. Why do you need this? Emerging readers need practice moving from decoding words to comprehending passages. These worksheets use simple stories and comprehension questions to build important literacy foundations. Featuring short paragraphs with CVC vocabulary and matching exercises, these materials help pave the way for reading proficiency. How and when might you use this? Each page includes a short narrative using basic sight words and repetitive consonant-vowel-consonant terms. This allows young readers to focus on making meaning from the passage, rather than struggling through complex words. After reading, students answer reading comprehension questions relating to story details and events. Each comprehension has 3 levels of questions - one easy multiple choice question with pictures, one where children take information directly from the text and one where they have to use inference to work out the answer. The vocabulary aligns with early phonics lessons to reinforce letter-sound relationships too. Parents and teachers can track progress across the repetitive activities. What’s included? 6 PDF worksheets
Finding the Final Sound in Words
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Finding the Final Sound in Words

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5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then work out what the final sound in the word would be, they then find and colour that letter. Why do you need this? These worksheets help reinforce phonics skills by focusing on identifying and recognising the final sound in words. This supports students in understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. By associating final sounds with corresponding letters, students strengthen their understanding of letter-sound relationships. This knowledge is fundamental for decoding and encoding words in reading and writing. Engaging in activities where students analyse the final sound in words enhances their phonemic awareness—the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. This foundational skill is essential for reading and spelling. How and when might you use this? Students view images, say each word aloud, isolate the last sound they hear, and identify and colour in the letter that matches. These worksheets can be used independently, in small groups, or whole class to allow struggling and advanced readers to practice this critical early reading skill. As students complete these final sound worksheets, they’ll develop greater phonemic awareness that will transfer when encoding and decoding unfamiliar words. What’s included? 5 PDF worksheets
High Frequency Sight Words Find and Colour
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High Frequency Sight Words Find and Colour

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25 worksheets each with a different high frequency sight word to support children with with reading and recognising words. Children can pick out the given word and only colour clouds with the correct word. Why do you need this? Instantly recognising common sight words is a milestone of early reading fluency. These 25 worksheets provide targeted practice for students to recognise and memorize high-frequency sight words, which are commonly encountered in text and essential for fluent reading. By repeatedly encountering and identifying sight words in context, students develop fluency in reading, as they can quickly recognise these words without having to decode them letter by letter. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations  · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Reading interventions for children who need additional support · Whole class instruction What’s included? 25 PDF worksheets
Kind Hands Worksheet
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Kind Hands Worksheet

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Worksheet in which children think about the things that kind hands do and do not do. Why do you need this? The worksheet helps reinforce the concept of kindness and appropriate behaviour by encouraging children to reflect on actions that demonstrate kindness and respect towards others. The worksheet provides a platform for discussing and understanding the importance of treating others with care and consideration. It encourages children to think about how their behaviour affects their peers and encourages them to act with empathy and compassion. How and when might you use this? This could be used in a variety of ways: · Individual or small group work where children can discuss and brainstorm examples of kind and unkind actions towards others. · During early morning work to start the day by reflecting on kindness and respect and the importance of treating others with care. · During PSHE lessons focused on kindness. · As conflict resolution to remind children of the importance of using kind hands and resolving conflict peacefully. · As a behaviour management strategy to reinforce positive behavior. Discuss the expectations for kind hands and provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate these behaviors throughout the day.
Months of the Year Flash Cards
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Months of the Year Flash Cards

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Set of 12 word and picture flash cards showing the months of the year. Why do you need this? Flashcards help students learn the sequence and order of the months of the year. Teachers can use the flashcards to engage students in activities where they arrange the months in chronological order or identify which month comes before or after a given month. Flashcards serve as visual aids to support students’ understanding of abstract concepts like time and sequence. The visual representation of the months helps reinforce learning and provides a reference point for students during calendar activities. How and when might you use this? Teachers can use these cards for small group lessons, maths centers, and vocabulary reinforcement. They can also be used for display. What is included? 12 word and picture flash cards showing each of the months of the year.
Anger Thermometer
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Anger Thermometer

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Thermometer showing increasing levels of anger and then with a space to think about what things make them feel that angry and how they can calm themselves down at different levels of anger. Why do you need this? The Anger Thermometer worksheet helps children become more aware of the intensity of their anger by categorising it on a scale from calm to furious. This self-awareness is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and understanding the range of emotions they experience. By writing examples of when they have felt each level of anger, children can identify specific triggers or situations that lead to different levels of anger. This understanding allows them to anticipate and manage their responses more effectively in the future. How and when might you use this? This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways: · In lessons on social-emotional learning to help students identify and understand the different levels of their anger and practice coping strategies. · Following a conflict or behavioural incident a tool for self-reflection to identify their anger level and reflect on how they managed their emotions. · During counselling sessions to support students in exploring their anger triggers and developing personalized coping strategies. · As 1:1 support for a child struggling with anger management. · During circle time discussions focused on emotions and self-regulation. What’s included? The worksheet features a colour-coded thermometer bar ranging from “I’m calm” in green up to “I’m furious!” in red. Five stages of anger are delineated including calm, annoyed, frustrated, angry, and furious. At each level, students give examples of things that would trigger those feelings for them. Next, children self-strategise the best ways they can calm down at each anger level such as take deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, walk away or tell the teacher.