I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
“Easter Symbols Explained: Engaging Resource for KS1”
Discover the rich symbolism of Easter with our comprehensive teaching resource, designed to introduce KS1 children to the significance of Easter symbols in a straightforward manner.
Included in this resource:
-An 18-page PDF explaining Easter symbols and their meanings for Christians
-A sorting activity for matching symbols to their meanings, with two levels of differentiation
-Two exemplary pieces of writing on the topic to guide students in understanding and emulating the writing style
-A vocabulary bank for writing support, available as both a display and printer-friendly version
-6 Easter Symbols worksheets with accompanying answer sheets
Unlock the understanding of Easter symbolism for young learners with our popular resource, perfect for engaging KS1 students in the Easter narrative.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-symbols-display-re-christianity-12254615
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shrove-tuesday-12254546
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Transform your reading corner into a tranquil oasis of learning with our Bunting and Poster Pack. Welcome your students into this calming space with charming bunting, setting the tone for a cozy reading experience. Our purposeful posters not only enhance the ambiance but also serve as gentle reminders to keep the area tidy and focused on reading. Plus, with included book tub labels, students can easily locate their favorite reads and maintain an organized environment. Elevate your book corner into a haven of relaxation and exploration with this comprehensive pack.
Included:
-Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters
-Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C)
-Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters
-Reading area rules
-over 30 Book tub labels
-15 growth mindset reading posters
I also have this same display in a colourful version here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-area-display-bright-stripes-12167366
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-reading-posters-12543533
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Create a bright and colourful reading corner or area with this bunting and poster pack. Bunting to welcome students into the area and posters to help keep the area purposeful and tidy. Book tub labels are also included to help students find what they need and keep the area organized. I have recently updated the book tub labels to include over 30 labels.
I love these bright and cheery stripes and use this version of the reading display in my own classroom.
Included:
-Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters
-Reading area rules posters
-over 30 Book tub labels
-15 Reading growth mindset posters
-Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters
-Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C)
You might also be interested in these coordinating displays:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-questions-display-bold-colours-12364565
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Discover our dynamic teaching slides designed to make introducing verbs in grammar lessons both engaging and effective. Perfectly aligned with noun knowledge, these slides are versatile for use in whole class instruction or small group activities. Five of the slides are formatted as printable worksheets, offering interactive learning opportunities. Students will benefit from a variety of activities, including sorting, identification tasks, and thought-provoking challenges. Additionally, the resource includes three verb search worksheets to reinforce learning and provide extra practice. Enhance your grammar lessons with these comprehensive and hands-on teaching tools.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-common-exception-words-blue-stripes-12170275
Practice reading CVC words with this roll and read game. Included are 5 game cards which cover all the short vowel sounds.
Included:
Instructions
5 game cards
These game cards are great for phonics practice, intro to reading lessons or to send home for homework or extra practice.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-read-and-roll-year-1-cute-stripes-12320630
Here are the slides I use to prepare my KS1 students to describe how animals are suited to their habitats. The focus is a woodland habitat and the animals who make it their home.
This resource offers a lesson starter for Year 2 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Living Things and their Habitats’, as a part of their science learning.
This PDF has opportunities for children to answer questions with a talk partner or as a class to develop their ideas for writing.
Included:
Short introduction with lots of questions for the class or talk partners
A sample of what pupil’s writing might look like
Prompts for writing
Sets a writing task
This is a great opportunity for writing within the subject.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classifying-animals-part-1-year-2-12071852
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classifying-animals-part-2-year-2-12072195
Practice reading the year 1 common exception words with this roll and read game. Included are 8 games which cover all the tricky words for the year 1 curriculum. Also included is a blank game so you can create your own game using word which suit your pupils, theme or topic.
There are two versions included: one with striped backgrounds and one plain.
This is a great resource for home learning too.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506
Create a calming and tranquil book corner or cozy reading nook with this display pack which includes bunting, poster packs and labels.
Bunting which spans across the reading area or bulletin board welcomes students into the area and serves to highlight the dedicated space for reading and exploring books.
The reading posters to help keep the area purposeful and tidy. The growth mindset posters serve to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
Book tub labels can be attached to bins or containers that hold different categories of books in the classroom. They help students find what they need and keep the area organized.
Overall, by incorporating neutral colours, these classroom display resources create a calm and harmonious environment, allowing the focus to remain on the learning materials and encouraging a sense of tranquility conducive to reading and learning.
Included:
-Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters
-Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C)
-Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters
-Reading area rules
-20 Book tub labels
-15 growth mindset reading posters
I also have this same display in a hessian version here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-display-natural-hessian-12569705
These worksheets will provide your students with practice for learning short a CVC words. They are designed to help your students master segmenting and writing short a words. These worksheets are the perfect companion to any phonics program and will help students grasp important segmenting, blending and spelling skills related to CVC words. Each worksheet is available in colour and printer friendly black and white. Answers are also included so children can self check their work.
Included:
2 worksheets in full colour
2 worksheets in black and white
2 answer sheets
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-bundle-12828908
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Cute and classic style birthday chart. One month per page. I laminate each page and use a white board marker to write the children’s names and day. For example, 5th John or 16th Samantha. Once you’ve done this you can just wipe them off at the end of the year and reuse the birthday chart again year after year.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-display-cute-stripes-12331850
Want a cute and purposeful ‘Growth Mindset Display’ to brighten up your reading corner? Simply print these growth mindset reading posters to display in your reading nook or class library.
Included:
15 growth mindset reading posters in portrait formation on a bright and cheery striped background.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12167366
These common exception words word mats are perfect for the student’s tables. They’ll have easy and quick access to the high frequency words they need as they write. Words are arranged alphabetically. Laminate these common word mats and they can be used again and again. These word mats could be photocopied and stuck into books as a reference sheet for high frequency word spellings, or enlarged and displayed in your classroom.
Included:
9 mats in a variety of colours
1 plain word mat
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-read-and-roll-game-year-1-12285122
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-word-flash-cards-or-display-blue-stripes-12168501
Introduce the use of possessive apostrophe with singular nouns using this resources. There is a short introduction and 10 activities to meet the criteria of using an apostrophe with a singular noun.
Included are:
sorting activities
practice writing activities
spot the mistake
marking activities
Each worksheet includes a challenge to ensure greater depth learning.
Three great resources to help you meet the learning outcomes for living things and their habitats. Classifying animals parts 1 and 2. In part 1 children will classify vertebrates and invertebrates from a woodland habitat. In part 2 children will further classify vertebrates from a woodland habitat. Each part contains a worksheet in words and with pictures plus examples of writing children can undertake within the subject. Habitats is about getting children ready to write about how animals, from the woodland, are suited to their habitat. It includes picture prompts, examples of what the writing could look like and a word bank. Lots of challenge in each resource allowing for greater depth learning.
Here are the resources I use when I introduce the au sound to my pupils.
Included:
word mat
flash cards in words and pictures (can also be used for display for matching games)
roll and read game
3 worksheets
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eigh-sound-introduction-phase-5-phonics-12336131
These resources introduce the eigh phoneme to young learners.
Included:
eigh word mat
eigh flash cards in words and pictures
3 worksheets
roll and read game
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-read-and-roll-game-year-1-12285122
These resources introduce the ei phoneme (as the long a sound) to young learners.
Included:
ei word mat
ei flash cards in words and pictures
3 worksheets
roll and read game
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eigh-sound-introduction-phase-5-phonics-12336131
Introducing our CVC word Construction Cards. This comprehensive set features over 70 engaging cards, providing ample ideas and prompts for hands-on construction. Each set includes two versions: one with vivid images accompanied by the corresponding word, and the other solely featuring the written word. Designed to foster construction play, these cards also serve as a valuable tool for developing decoding skills among pupils.
Explore a multitude of construction materials such as LEGO, blocks, dough, and more with these versatile cards. Sized approximately A6, they are perfectly suited for tough spots or labeling pupils creations. Unlock endless possibilities for creative expression and skill-building with our CVC Construction Cards.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843
Available for free:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
Prepare for the back-to-school season in style with our vibrant bunting set. Craft a charming classroom ambiance and warmly greet your students with this delightful addition. Easily cut out the bunting and adorn your classroom walls or elevate your bulletin boards for an irresistibly sweet display. Each flag is A4 size.
Included in the set:
“Welcome” bunting
Two additional flags for extra flair
To complement your classroom decor seamlessly, consider enhancing your setup with these coordinating items:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-area-display-bright-stripes-12167366
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/huge-growth-mindset-display-bundle-bright-stripes-12365887
Here is an updated introduction to prefixes. I use this with my year 2 class to meet the requirements of the national curriculum. There are 5 activities which could be completed whole class or in small groups. Alternatively the activities can be printed off as worksheets. Each activity has a challenge included ensuring greater depth learning.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12570369
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-introduction-year-2-12045130