Ready to use resources, differentiated for a range of abilities. Creative activities designed to engage and challenge. Lessons inspired by a decade teaching in highly competitive prep schools and now by my two sons and the home learning I do with them. Always motivated to provide visually appealing and interactive resources. Download a free activity now to delight your class or children.
Ready to use resources, differentiated for a range of abilities. Creative activities designed to engage and challenge. Lessons inspired by a decade teaching in highly competitive prep schools and now by my two sons and the home learning I do with them. Always motivated to provide visually appealing and interactive resources. Download a free activity now to delight your class or children.
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4)
• 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4)
• Both sizes also provided in black & white
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
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Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4)
• 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4)
• Both sizes also provided in black & white
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
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Practise phase 3 phonics er, ow and oa with this motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other phonics crossword variations available separately or as a discounted bundle of 5. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 differentiated versions of the crossword
• Answer sheet
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills
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Practise phase 3 phonics ai, ar and or with this motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other phonics crossword variations available separately or as a discounted bundle of 5. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 differentiated versions of the crossword
• Answer sheet
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills
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Phonics crossword ai oa igh
Phonics crossword ur ear air
Phonics crossword oi ee ar or ow
Children can practise their observation and writing skills with these Christmas code-breaking pages. 3 pages each with 6 festive words to decode using the picture coded alphabet. Answers are included for ease. Some festive fun for end of term in school or home learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 2 PDFs including 3 pages of decoding and 3 pages of corresponding answers.
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to support observation and writing skills whilst enjoying some Christmas-themed fun!
Also available:
Christmas Phonics Crossword
Snowflake dot-to-dot pictures
Year 1 Christmas Activities Bundle
Roll a story with this sea themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheet
• Black & white version
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go
• Dice required!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to inspire creative writing
Why not try one of these?
Creative Writing Winter
Creative Writing Spring
Creative Writing Summer
Roll a story with this fairy woodland themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheet
• Black & white version
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go
• Dice required!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to inspire creative writing
Why not try one of these?
Creative Writing Winter
Creative Writing Spring
Creative Writing Summer
Roll a story with this camping themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheet
• Black & white version
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go
• Dice required!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to inspire creative writing
Why not try one of these?
Creative Writing Winter
Creative Writing Spring
Creative Writing Summer
Roll a story with this manor house themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheet
• Black & white version
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go
• Dice required!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to inspire creative writing
Why not try one of these?
Creative Writing Winter
Creative Writing Spring
Creative Writing Summer
Roll a story with this space themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheet
• Black & white version
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go
• Dice required!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to inspire creative writing
Why not try one of these?
Creative Writing Winter
Creative Writing Spring
Creative Writing Summer
Halloween themed possessive nouns activity. Children have to write the correct possessive noun, singular or plural, to complete the sentence. Children could write their answers on mini whiteboards and/or take turns to write on the board. Provided in ppt and pdf format.
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Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of semi-colons. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 7 page PDF document
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool
Looking for more punctuation resources?
Bullet Points Year 6 Punctuation
Dashes and Hyphens Year 6 Punctuation
Punctuation Bundle Year 6
Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of dashes and hyphens. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 5 page PDF document
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool
Looking for more punctuation resources?
Bullet Points Year 6 Punctuation
Semi-colons Year 6 Punctuation
Punctuation Bundle Year 6
Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of bullet points. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 5 page PDF document
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool
Looking for more punctuation resources?
Dashes and Hyphens Year 6 Punctuation
Semi-colons Year 6 Punctuation
Punctuation Bundle Year 6
Writing prompts slides and task cards for creative writing in Year 6 or similar. 8 autumn-themed creative writing tasks included. Writing tasks are differentiated and vary in length, providing opportunities for various sessions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Contents page
• 8 differentiated task slides
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (two pages)
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (4 x each per page)
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Print and cut task cards to hand out
WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
• Seasonal writing inspiration
• Starting points for extended writing
• Home learning tasks
• Cover activity
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Writing prompts slides and task cards for creative writing in Year 6 or similar. 8 summer-themed creative writing tasks included. Writing tasks are differentiated and vary in length, providing opportunities for various sessions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Contents page
• 8 differentiated task slides
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (two pages)
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (4 x each per page)
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Print and cut task cards to hand out
WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
• Seasonal writing inspiration
• Starting points for extended writing
• Home learning tasks
• Cover activity
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Writing prompts slides and task cards for creative writing in Year 6 or similar. 8 spring-themed creative writing tasks included. Writing tasks are differentiated and vary in length, providing opportunities for various sessions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Contents page
• 8 differentiated task slides
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (two pages)
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (4 x each per page)
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Print and cut task cards to hand out
WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
• Seasonal writing inspiration
• Starting points for extended writing
• Home learning tasks
• Cover activity
For more creative writing resources, click here.
Writing prompts slides and task cards for creative writing in Year 6 or similar. 8 winter-themed creative writing tasks included. Writing tasks are differentiated and vary in length, providing opportunities for various sessions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Contents page
• 8 differentiated task slides
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (two pages)
• The tasks from the slides as task cards (4 x each per page)
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Print and cut task cards to hand out
WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
• Seasonal writing inspiration
• Starting points for extended writing
• Home learning tasks
• Cover activity
For more creative writing resources, click here.
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds oi, ai and igh and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. The puzzles are provided in two sizes and in colour and black & white.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 x 6 word puzzles
• Large colour, small colour, large black & white and small black & white versions for each puzzle
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds ow, oa and or and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. The puzzles are provided in two sizes and in colour and black & white.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 x 6 word puzzles
• Large colour, small colour, large black & white and small black & white versions for each puzzle
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.