I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the grapheme ‘ough’.
Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used.
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the graphemes ‘tion’; ‘cian’; ‘sion’ and ‘augh’
Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used.
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
Set of 104 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Years Spelling 5 and 6 Words - National Curriculum.
Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2".
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate
Set of 108 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Year 3 and 4 Spelling Words - National Curriculum.
Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2".
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
A wordsearch containing names of Greek Gods and Goddesses.
Suitable for Upper KS2 and above.
See also creative writing narrative - 'A Greek Myth - Re-imagined’A Greek Myth. Here is the link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092
Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice.
Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story.
This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.
Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint
Easter words Unscramble activity
Easter Wordsearch
Suitable for Lower KS2 and Upper KS1
Fun activities for Easter.
A fun Easter egg cross stitch pattern (for binca or aida) can be found here - great for making Easter cards:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12980258
Simple matching game for pupils to find matching synonyms and antonyms.
Suitable for Lower KS2.
Draw lines to match the words.
Other grammar resources can be found here:
Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions explained:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471
Difference between Metaphors and Similes:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815
Simple powerpoint to explain the difference between metaphors and similes.
Useful as part of Literacy lessons, especially when discussing figurative language to use in creative writing.
KS2
Further grammar resources can be found at below links:
Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471
Simple antonym/synonym matching game:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122
Fun activity for whole class. Can they use the code on each page to work out the punch lines for some fun, silly jokes.
Simple alphabetical code used.
Good starter/ice breaker activity for the whole class.
Suitable for KS2 and upper KS1
Some fun facts and information about the history of Halloween and the traditions that we continue today, including trick or treating and pumpkin carving - with appropriate safety notes on these activities.
Suitable for Upper Years KS1 and KS2.
Presented as both Powerpoint and PDF for ease of access.
KS2
Simple wordsearch activity to enrich learning around Remembrance/Armistice Day.
Resource loaded as PDF and Powerpoint for ease of access.
Other Remembrance resources can be found at following links:
Cloze activity (free)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13115649
KS2 Remembrance History of Poppy/‘In Flanders Field’ Poem with Commentary/Cross Stitch Poppy Pattern:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13081550
KS2 Remembrance/Armistice Day - what it represents/history/Poppy as a symbol of remembrance PDF:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13081421
Here are two simple, fun cross stitch patterns to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
The pattern charts are on pdfs. They have coloured blocks. Each block is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture.
The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations.
The wing shapes are completed in simple back stitch.
Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the pictures.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can also be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Positive Mind Set Design ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Cross Stitch Positive Words Binca Pattern Positive Mind set cross stitch pattern on binca fabric
Here is a simple, fun cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although it may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
** Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve**
I have included some basic information/instructions and a pattern as a pdf with coloured crosses. Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The border can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank.
Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the design.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Here is a simple quick to make Easter Egg cross stitch patterns - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1.
The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. The eggs can be completed in any colour. Pictures and patterns are a guide only.
This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions.
Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Easter Card or as a lovely framed picture!
Finished size of each egg: approx: 5cm x 4cm on 6 count binca. If stitched on 14 count aida, the finished picture will be smaller.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
Here are some further easy to make cross stitch patterns for binca cross stitch fabric. Pictures can be stitched on aida fabric also, but the finished pictures would be smaller:
‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ Positive Mind Set Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Christmas Tree Quick Make - Ideal for Card Making:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Bees - single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ picture:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Poppy Cross Stitch - Easy make pattern:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Collection of Mini Cross Stitch Motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint/Wordsearch/Word Unscramble Game. KS1/KS2 can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12975694