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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
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.
For more phonics activities, click here!
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
Click here for more phonics crosswords!
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 oi ee ar or ow
An Easter themed maths quiz in Powerpoint format with answers included in notes. A mixture of maths questions including: units of measure, probability, ratio, proportion, multiplication and division. Suitable for Y6 or similar, Children could work in pairs or small groups.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Powerpoint quiz with 10 pages of questions. Answers included in slide notes.
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation is required.
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Children can work individually, in pairs or small groups and write their answers on mini- whiteboards.
Click here for more Easter activities!
Children will enjoy practising their observation and drawing skills with these Christmas draw-the-other-half pages. 3 pages each with 4 festive images to complete. Children can try to copy carefully to make the picture symmetrical or make the other half how they wish for a more creative focus. Ready-to-go for some festive fun!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 12 draw-the-other-half pictures to complete
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 drawing skills whilst enjoying some Christmas-themed fun!
More Christmas activities available here!
Support children’s observation and mark-making skills with these complete the picture pages. 6 Christmas themed versions are included with simple instructions and an array of missing features to spot, draw and colour in. Some festive fun for end of term in school or home learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 6 page PDF with 6 versions of complete the picture
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 drawing skills whilst enjoying some Christmas-themed fun!
More Christmas activities available here!
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
Practising the concept of 1 more? Is drawing a motivating aspect or one that also needs encouraging? This set of worksheets provides a simple and short creative activity to keep practising these important skills. 6 versions of draw 1 more including shape, fruit, vehicle, nature and animal themes. Great for using as morning work, an after school activity or for learning support. Different versions can be used over a period of time with an individual or provide choice for a group or class of children.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 6 page colour PDF
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and use as required
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home, morning work, after school activity, learning support etc.
Also available: free seasonal versions – Christmas, Easter and Halloween
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
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Creative Writing Winter
Creative Writing Spring
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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