This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

PowerPoint on how to identify initial phonemes.

Long a and long e vowel sounds. Pupils see 3 different graphemic representations (spellings) of these vowel sounds and are asked to make words using the Wordmaker machine. If the answer is correct the word is spoken and a picture appears. Suitable for older pupils with SEN.

An animation shows the spelling of words with long a, e, i, o and u vowel sounds and split digraphs. Pupils are asked to make words using the Wordmaker machine. If the answer is correct the word is spoken and a picture appears. Suitable for older pupils with SEN.

Literacy units which use Fuse Creator software, creating interactive activities, including animations and sound. The units within the course are designed for entry level learners (1-3) within 14-19. Within the tasks there are questions, an opportunity for corrections and help sheets. Once completed, each unit is scored which may be printed and used within a portfolio. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Learn about grammar by meeting the Grammar Family

PowerPoint on identifying initial phonemes

This resource pack aims to help pupils to: consider in detail the quality and purpose of what they read extend and enrich their vocabulary through activities focusing on words and their meaning explore, develop and examine ideas write a poem in response to stimuli. The activities have cross curricular links to History – Life in the 20th Century

This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Illustrations to support effective teaching with the Aled Apple book using the principles of the Foundation Phase. The illustrations provide continuous opportunities for developing personal and social skills, speaking and listening skills thinking skills and creativity. Detailed teacher guidance is also provided. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

This lesson is part of a set of interactive activities detailing the work of a charity organisation in the Tsunami affected areas of Sri Lanka. The resource contains images, problem solving tasks and cross-curricular tasks and all files can be edited to suit the needs and ability of your children. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

An interactive resource where pupils drag letters into the Wordmaker machine to make CVC words.

This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

A unit taking pupils through the advertising process of a product launch. The pack includes activities that cover: Anchoring images, Logos, Slogans, Analysing TV adverts, Costings. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfl site, linked below.

Literacy units which use Fuse Creator software, creating interactive activities, including animations and sound. The units within the course are designed for entry level learners (1-3) within 14-19. Within the tasks there are questions, an opportunity for corrections and help sheets. Once completed, each unit is scored which may be printed and used within a portfolio. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Literacy units which use Fuse Creator software, creating interactive activities, including animations and sound. The units within the course are designed for entry level learners (1-3) within 14-19. Within the tasks there are questions, an opportunity for corrections and help sheets. Once completed, each unit is scored which may be printed and used within a portfolio. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

This resource contains graded activities which help reinforce phonic blends and sounds in reading and writing. It is suitable for Upper Foundation Phase and, mainly, Key Stage 2. The resource can be used on stand alone computers which have Microsoft Office PowerPoint, though for whole class activities, it is best used with an Interactive Whiteboard. The Teachers' Guidance Notes explain in more detail how this resource can be most effectively used. The Guidance also includes a glossary of terms used to describe different blends. Please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Use this video resource from the Encyclopaedia Britannica to teach students about William Shakespeare. In this extract, Julius Caesar muses to Mark Antony about Cassius, Let me have men about me that are fat, in Act I, scene 2, of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

Literacy units which use Fuse Creator software, creating interactive activities, including animations and sound. The units within the course are designed for entry level learners (1-3) within 14-19. Within the tasks there are questions, an opportunity for corrections and help sheets. Once completed, each unit is scored which may be printed and used within a portfolio. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.