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.
Roll a story with these themed writing activities. 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. Themes included: fairy woodland, under the sea, space travel, camping trip and manor house.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• 5 themed roll the dice story mats with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheets for each theme
• Black & white versions of each theme
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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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. All seasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter - included. Writing tasks are differentiated and vary in length, providing opportunities for various sessions.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
4 seasonal versions of the following:
· 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 activities
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Practise phase 3 phonics ee ear ar and ow with this festive Christmas phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other non-festive 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
• As a fun and festive end of term/December activity when only Christmas-themed will do!
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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 with this pack of 5 motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. Each phonics crossword is differentiated 3 ways. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go!
Also available separately.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 5 x crosswords, 3 differentiated versions of each
• 5 x answer sheets
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 including ur, ear and air 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
Why not try one of these?
Phonics crossword ai ar or
Phonics crossword ai oa igh
Phonics crossword oi ee ar or ow
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
Why not try one of these?
Phonics crossword ai oa igh
Phonics crossword ur ear air
Phonics crossword oi ee ar or ow
In this Stage 3 Phonics bundle you get 5 phonics crosswords and 12 word puzzles. The word puzzles provide a colourful and tactile approach to practising phonics whilst the crosswords are a great way to get writing and to introduce the crossword format in a simple and accessible way with picture clues and jumbo sized grids.
All puzzles available separately or in smaller bundles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 5 crosswords, differentiated 3 ways with answers provided
• 12 word puzzles which come in two sizes, both in colour and in black & white to cater to various needs.
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Crosswords: no preparation needed just print and go!
• Word puzzles: cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box; cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Crosswords: at school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills
• Word puzzles: 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
Practise phase 3 phonics ai, oa and igh 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
Why not try one of these?
Phonics crossword ai ar or
Phonics crossword ur ear air
Phonics crossword er ow oa
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 these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds er, ar and ur 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.
Like using puzzles to practise phonics? Need a stash of them for learning support or home learning activities? Why not purchase this discounted bundle (83p per puzzle set), cut out and store in zip wallets/envelopes ready to provide some playful, tactile learning as required. Laminate or stick on to card to make your puzzles reusable and prolong the colourful learning opportunities.
Each puzzle set comes in four versions: large colour; small colour; large black & white; and small black & white.
Also available individually or in smaller bundle sets.
Practise phase 3 phonics including oi, ee, ar, or and ow 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
Why not try one of these?
Phonics crossword ai ar or
Phonics crossword er ow oa
Phonics crossword ai oa igh
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
Easter themed apostrophe quiz in Powerpoint format. Children could write their answers on mini white boards and work in pairs or groups. Possessive nouns only, no contractions. Answers/corrections are included.
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A proofreading task, differentiated 3 ways. using extracts from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Corrections required include: speech marks, commas, full stops, capital letters, exclamation marks, question marks and apostrophes.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
PowerPoint and Word versions of the task
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
None. Answers are included and the Word version has space for the children to write out their answers.
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
Suitable for class or homework activity.
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Christmas 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 pdf format.
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