The Nativity Story Comprehension Pack – A Festive Resource for Primary Learners Engage your students this Christmas season with The Nativity Story Comprehension Pack, designed for Key Stages 1, 2 and even KS3. This carefully crafted resource offers two differentiated reading levels (Lexile 500L–700L for younger learners and 800L–1000L for older pupils) to make the story of the Nativity accessible, inspiring, and educational for all abilities. The resource includes a variety of engaging and thoughtfully designed activities to challenge and captivate learners while building essential reading skills. What’s Inside: For each level, you’ll find: Mixed-Style Activity Sheets: Including vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false questions, and written response tasks. Two Multiple Choice Quizzes: Perfect for reinforcing comprehension in an interactive way. Cloze Summary Exercises: Strengthen vocabulary and recall key details. Two Crossword Puzzles: Fun and engaging practice for every learner. Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Encourage reflective responses to the text. Answer Keys Included: Save time with complete answers provided for all activities. This resource is ideal for differentiated instruction, festive homework, Advent lessons, or quiet independent work. Beautifully illustrated and expertly written, this pack brings the Nativity story to life while supporting comprehension skills. Extend the Learning: Pair this resource with my other Christmas reading resources to bring even more festive learning to your classroom: Christmas Fiction Little Match Girl Reading Worksheets Christmas Story Night Before Christmas: A Visit From St Nicholas, Christmas Poem Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets The Elves and the Shoemaker Reading Comprehension Legend of Saint Nicholas Christmas Story The Nutcracker Reading Worksheets Christmas Non-Fiction Short Biography: Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus - Single Page Long Biography: Saint Nicholas - Double-Sided Reading Comprehension History of the Christmas Tree Reading Activities 2 Levels Christingles Reading Text + Fun Supporting Activities Engage your students with the timeless lessons of kindness, generosity, and the magic of Christmas. Download now and make the holidays meaningful!

EAL Past Tense Verb Memory Games: Classroom & Everyday Essential Verbs Master English Verbs Through Fun Memory Games! What’s Included: 72 Classroom & School-Related Verbs 108 Essential Everyday Verbs 3 Game Variations for each verb set Game Versions: Simple Present Match (match identical verb cards) Present-Past Match (match present to past tense) Complete Verb Forms (match V1, V2, V3 - base form, past tense, and past participle. Example: write, wrote, written) Perfect for EAL Learning! Each card features clear illustrations paired with the verb text, making learning intuitive and engaging. These memory games build confidence and fluency while reinforcing verb tenses through active play. How to Play: Shuffle and lay out the cards face-down Players take turns flipping two cards Find matching pairs (identical illustrations with corresponding verb forms) Player with the most pairs wins! Game Details: Players: 2-5 students (ideal for small groups) Duration: 20-30 minutes per game Cards per Game: 48 cards (24 pairs) - Create hundreds of unique game combinations from the ≈170 provided verbs (72 classroom verbs + 108 everyday verbs)! Printing Tip: Print on thin card stock for durability. Decorative card back patterns are included to prevent see-through and create a professional finish. Extended Learning Activities: Create sentences using the verbs in different tenses Use illustrations as conversation starters Practice talking about the illustrations using adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions Mix and match verb sets for endless combinations! Perfect for EAL learners, tutoring sessions, and language learning centers. Watch your students’ confidence grow as they master essential English verbs through play! Complete your verb teaching toolkit with: EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3 Verb Mats EAL Newcomer - Interactive ESL Activity

Differentiated phase 3 phonics worksheets (weeks 5, 6, & 7) Vowel digraphs: /ar/, /or/, /ur/, /ow/, /oi/, /er/ Vowel trigraphs: /igh/, /ear/, /air/, /ure/ Each phase 3 digraph/trigraph has: A variety of differentiated labeling/spelling worksheets (LA / MA / HA). Choose the word from three words reading worksheet. ‘Find the word’ differentiated (LA / HA) reading and writing worksheets. All worksheets designed with reference to the Letters and Sounds Word Lists. e.g. All the example /ur/ words use only graphemes​ taught previously (i.e. during earlier weeks of phase 3 and during phase 2). Therefore all the words used should be fully decodable for the learner. Very clear black and white clip-art used. Perfect for colouring. I often photocopy and enlarge to A3 for whole class teaching and modeling of the worksheet. Phonics cooperative partner activity Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5

Differentiated /oo/ digraph worksheets long /oo/ labeling short /oo/ labeling long OR short /oo/ ? worksheets Phoneme frame listen, spell and draw 16 words grid activity Differentiated versions include with or without word bank (and sound button or no sound button word bank versions) Using extra clear, black and white clip-art.

Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint with 5 worksheets about the basic rules of subject-verb agreements. Subject Verb Agreement PowerPoint progression: 1)Starts by reviewing what the subject and verb of a sentence is. 2)Then an example slide of the grammar rule. 3)Main part of the PowerPoint provides example sentences with various different subjects and students choose the correct form of the verb, on a click the correct form of the verb floats into place. (rule is removed after a few slides, but then reappears so that you can reinforce [or correct] the rule). Fun story style to keep students engaged. 4)Ends with a simple task instructing students to write examples for different subjects and pronouns. I use it with a ESL after-school class and mini-whiteboards for pairs of students to make it into a quiz game format. Also included are 5 carefully designed, story-style, fun worksheets which provide reinforcement and practice for the rule. 1 of the worksheets repeats the examples used in the PowerPoint.

Flashcards with images and words and a spelling table to support teaching of alternative spellings of /oa/ (Phase 5 Week 25) Review spelling: ‘oa’ as in coat, float, throat. Alternative spellings: ‘ow’ = ‘oa’ as in blow, elbow, shadow, ‘oe’ =‘oa’ as in toe, tomatoes, heroes, o_e = ‘oa’ as in smoke, telescope, cone, globe ‘o’ = ‘oa’ as in tomato, gecko, mango, no, so 16 clear images/words for each grapheme above used in: Flashcards with word and image on one card. Flashcards with image on one card and a matching flashcard/grid for the corresponding word. 2 versions of a ‘spelling grid’ (one version all 5 graphemes, one version 4 = /ow/,/oe/,/o_e/,/o/) with a accompanying word bank. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

EAL Newcomer Ask Around: Classroom Nouns & Verbs - Interactive ESL Activity Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity. “Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Key Features: Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary. Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster. Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Noun sheets progress from singular questions (What is this?) to plural questions (What are these?), and combining both forms (40 nouns covered). Verb sheets cover simple present (infinitive) tense (What can he/she do?), present continuous tense (What is he/she doing?), and direct questions (Can you x, y, z?) (28 verbs included). Progressive Levels: 6 levels of noun activity sheets 10 levels of verb activity sheets. Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading. Flashcards Included: Matching flashcards for both verbs and nouns are perfect for direct teaching by EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Ideal for various flashcard games. Why Choose “Ask Around: Classroom Nouns and Verbs”? This resource seamlessly integrates essential classroom vocabulary with social English, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. By incorporating both nouns and verbs, and progressing through various levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the learning process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends with their new classmates, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool is a must-have for any classroom aiming to support EAL students effectively. Also check out my ESL Newcomer Essential Verbs Ask Around activity And my spelling and vocabulary building workbook

Discover the Devastating Impact of the Great Plague of 1665 Transport your students back in time to the harrowing year of 1665, when a deadly outbreak of plague ravaged the city of London. This engaging and meticulously researched resource brings to life the chilling account of the Great Plague, offering a rich tapestry of historical details, heart-wrenching tales, and enduring lessons. As the plague spread through the overcrowded streets and alleyways, carried by flea-infested rats, Londoners found themselves in a desperate battle against the invisible yet lethal enemy. From the initial dismissal of the outbreak to the implementation of strict quarantine measures and the mass burial of victims in “plague pits,” your students will witness the unfolding horror and the resilience of a city pushed to the brink. The aftermath of the Great Plague, though catastrophic, laid bare the harsh realities of poverty, lack of medical knowledge, and the vulnerability of densely populated urban centers. Students will explore the societal impacts, the ineffective remedies attempted, and the enduring legacy of this devastating event on public health and urban planning. Through this captivating historical recounting, your students will not only gain a deep understanding of a pivotal moment in London’s history but also develop invaluable insights into themes of human resilience, the consequences of ignorance, and the transformative power of adversity. Differentiated activities reinforce comprehension: • 3 levels of SAT-style multiple-choice quizzes Lower level: 2 pages Middle level: 2 pages Higher level: 3 pages • 2 levels of written response sheets with a variety of engaging question types • 1 classic style 13 question double-sided written response (13 traditional paragraph answers) • Event sequencing activity with true/false questions • Cloze summary activity • 2 levels of Great Plague of London crossword puzzles Lower level Higher level • Answer keys provided for all activities Perfect for grades 6-11 across ELA, social studies, and history classrooms. Let your students catch the contagious plague of historical curiosity with this immersive look at the Great Plague that swept through London.

Input-Output Tables to help relate multiplication and division. PowerPoint focuses on building a connection between multiplication and division operations using an active model to reinforce the connection between the two operations. Visual of the relationship between division and multiplication using input and output tables to show that division is sharing and multiplication is combining. The PowerPoint is designed to encourage students to combine equal groups of clipart images to make a total (multiplication), as well as share a collection to form equal groups (division). The PowerPoint uses a variety of public domain clipart images to act out a multiplication or division problems to encourage students to determine the total and reverse the action to determine the quotient and vice versa. Your students can make up little stories to help them understand each operation. x3/÷3 & x4/÷4 Facts used (28 slides). Includes differentiated worksheets for 3’s and 4’s facts

Engaging, hands-on animal kingdom activities for exploring and classifying 14 animal groups: Amphibians, Annelids, Arachnids, Birds, Cnidarians, Crustaceans, Echinoderms, Fish, Myriapods, Mammals, Molluscs, Porifera, Reptiles, Insects. Includes: Differentiated A5 fact cards (2 levels - primary and KS3 ) - perfect for a classroom scavenger hunt research activity 85 illustrated animal sorting cards Vertebrate/invertebrate, warm blooded/cold blooded, animal groups sorting headings 47 double-sided vocabulary flashcards perfect for Quiz-Quiz-Trade (2 levels) 65 double-sided animal and animal group QQT cards Research collection sheets Crosswords Posters Suitable for years 3 through to year 8, this comprehensive resource features carefully researched information and detailed illustrations to introduce key animal facts. Sorting activities, flashcards, and research materials provide differentiated and engaging ways for students to explore creature classifications.

Persuasive advert examples. 7 A4 persuasive example adverts. Using persuasive adjectives, superlatives and comparatives, bossy verbs, exaggeration, rhetorical questions etc.

Pronunciations of ‘Y’ sorting flashcards, and matching read, sort and write worksheet ** and** Poster Alternative pronunciations of ‘Y’ ‘y’ as in ‘ee’ sound (e.g. baby, twenty) [10 images/words] y’ as in ‘ie’ sound (e.g. cry, July) [10 images/words] y’ as in ‘i’ sound (e.g. gym, crystal) [10 images/words] Standard pronunciation of ‘y’ ‘y’ as in ‘y’ sound (e.g. yam, yolk) [10 images/words] Poster, Flashcards, Worksheet Supports Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.

Flashcards and worksheets to support of teaching of alternative n spellings. Includes: Review spelling of ‘n’ - as in net, navy, natural. Alternative spelling of ‘n’ = ‘gn’ - as in gnat, gnaw, gnome, design. Alternative spelling of ‘n’ = ‘kn’ - as is knight, knock, knees. Also includes nn in two syllable words - as in annoy, spanner, funnel. Two versions of flashcards - 1 file with card with image and word / 1 file with image only and words for matching. Each of the 4 above spellings with 10 images and words. Cloze sentences for gn with illustrations. Cloze ‘best guess’ n or kn worksheet. Read, Draw, Write, Check worksheet for ‘gn’ and ‘kn’. (Could be used to support letters and sound Phase 5, Week 16)

Alternative pronunciation of A worksheet and sorting cards. To support teaching during phase 5 of Letters and Sounds. 39 cards with images useful for practicing reading and sorting into groups of different pronunciation. (also uploaded 16 smaller cards (4 cards for each pronunciation) which students could use for a cut and stick in book activity or similar. Read, sort and write worksheet. a = ‘a’ (as in cat) a = ‘ai’ (as in alien) a = ‘ar’ (as in class) a = ‘o’ (as in wash)

Three rimes table trick with arrays to help with the three times table multiplication strategy . This clear, step-by-step and helpful PowerPoint will help students learn that multiplication by 3 can be done by doubling and adding another set. e.g. to calculate 3 × 14: first double 14 getting 28, then add another 14, (to get 3 times 14) which is 42. 21 Examples are presented (from 3 x 2 up to 3 x 21) in order, or from a hyperlink menu. Each slide shows the sum and a confused face, Then two lines of the matching array (showing the doubling array) Then another set (another line of the array) is added Whilst the matching thought process is shown with clear sums. Finally everything apart from the x3 sum and array dissolve out, leaving just the sum, the answer and the x3 array. Each part of the thought multiplication strategy is presented when you click the mouse, giving students time to work out and explain each step. Includes 3 level differentiated mathcing sylte worksheets and skip counting x3 worksheets. Also see my Multiplication Strategies pack which includes this trick and other common multiplication strategies https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mental-multiplication-strategies-11756501

7 habitat cloze worksheets. Habitats Included: Desert Habitats Oceans Habitats Polar Habitats Freshwater Habitats Temperate Forest Habitats Rainforest Habitat Grassland Habitat Each cloze worksheet is A4. Each worksheet has two differentiated versions (higher/lower) Carefully researched and written. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. I have uploaded PDF versions and publisher files (if you wish to edit)

Discover the remarkable achievements of the Ancient Sumerian Civilization with these differentiated reading comprehension worksheets. Non-chronological report style worksheets provide insights into Sumerians’ contributions to mathematics, writing, architecture, development of city-states, and religious beliefs. Students will learn about Sumerians’ daily life, cultural and political practices, and their enduring legacy on the world. Worksheets come in two levels (higher and lower) with helpful glossaries and two question formats (A4 with lines for writing answers and/or a list of questions to stick in books and answer below), including answer sheets. Also provided a “base sixty” version for each level, replacing the phrase “sexagesimal.” Enhance your students’ learning with these Ancient Sumerian reading comprehension worksheets.

Made for my year 3 class who are just starting to formally learn their times-tables. Highly visual, interactive slides with arrays of dots, hundred squares, step counting, and various sum flashcards; PowerPoint activity/presentation progressing in this slide order: Counting in steps of three up to 102 from 0. Repeated addition/counting up in 3s to 190 on click Repeated addition/counting up in 3s to 190 automatic timed steps 100 square count in steps of three with pattern being revealed (2 secs each step). 100 square count in steps of three with pattern being revealed (1 sec each step). 3 times table with array in order 3 times table in order no array 3 times table out of order with array 3 times table out of order no array 3 times table, out of order, no array x24 questions 3 times table - see answer - give sum, out of order with array 3 times table - see answer - give sum, out of order no array Includes differentiated worksheets.

162 Noun, Verbs, Adjectives Display Cards. 42 Verbs 42 Nouns 78 Adjectives Perfect for classroom display, parts of speech hunt, flashcards, memory games etc. Selection of words from the common to the more abstract. Also included are 12 bingo pages using 37 of the above images. Each game card has 2 verbs, 2 nouns, 2 adjectives; students can therefore define words called by type etc. Complete your verb teaching toolkit with: EAL Newcomer: Essential Verbs & Verb Tenses Irregular Verbs V1,V2,V3 Verb Mats EAL Newcomer - Interactive ESL Activity Verb Tense Games | Past Tense Cards