I am a teacher who has worked with SEND pupils, especially those with literacy problems. I have also taught English as a foreign language. For several years I worked with Easylearn publishers, developing resources for children struggling with English and Maths. I am one of the creators of the Froggy Match-it phonics app, which helps beginner readers to learn to read and spell effectively.
I am a teacher who has worked with SEND pupils, especially those with literacy problems. I have also taught English as a foreign language. For several years I worked with Easylearn publishers, developing resources for children struggling with English and Maths. I am one of the creators of the Froggy Match-it phonics app, which helps beginner readers to learn to read and spell effectively.
The 4 Read, Find, Write books are ideal for the crucial stage when children start to segment and blend words and learn high-frequency words. The series is progressive, with Book 1 using short phrases and a small number of first words and Book 4 using sentences and 100 common words. The sheets have been successfully used with KS1 and 2 children, who really enjoyed using them. The graded books are suitable for all beginner readers. The straightforward layout and slow, steady progression make the books particularly suitable for children struggling with literacy, who can use the sheets independently. This series fits in well with ‘Letters and Sounds’: the 4 books cover the 100 first words. Each book includes dictation and record/assessment sheets. Previously sold through Easylearn.
This book looks at counting, reading, writing and ordering numbers to 10. For children just beginning written number work, Number Book 1 provides lots of practice at each small step. The illustrated instructions and clear layout make it easy to use. The 106 sheets are ideal for intervention programmes for children who need lots of practice to master the basics of numeracy. Six further books available. Previously available through Easylearn.
Third in a five-book series which is designed for children who need extra support and a small steps approach and which complements any phonics programme. Book 3 concentrates on -ll, -ss, -ff, -ck and -ng endings and adjacent consonants. The clear layout and instructions enable independent working, and there is plenty of practice at each stage, making the sheets useful for literacy intervention. Each book has over 100 worksheets, is suitable for a wide age-range and is ideal for homework. 4 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
These worksheets support and consolidate practical work on telling the time from analogue and digital clock faces. They are suitable for a wide age range from Reception to KS3, and for a wide range of abilities. The clear layout and simple, illustrated instructions enable independent work. Book A covers recognising clock faces, telling the time to hours and telling the time to half hours. Book B covers telling the time to quarter hours, and includes a full-colour bingo game for you to make. Book C covers telling the time to five minutes, then minutes, with 3 pages dealing with a.m. and p.m. (Practical note: within the book sheets are in the following order: analogue times, digital times, analogue/digital times.) Previously available through Easylearn.
These 7 Number Books are ideal for children who need lots of practice to master the basics of numeracy. Book 1 starts with numbers to 10, books 2 and 3 deal with addition and subtraction, Book 4 looks at numbers to 20, Book 5 covers number bonds to 20, Book 6 deals with place value and Book 7 helps with basic multiplication and division. For details of the contents of each book, please see the individual books’ entries. Each book has 106 pages, apart from book 6 which has 68. There are sheets for all abilities and these books are particularly useful for those who need extra support and need a small steps approach. The illustrated instructions and clear layout make the sheets easy to use. Pupils are able to work independently and the books are invaluable for homework, group and paired work. Previously available through Easylearn.
Fourth in a five-book series which is designed for children who need extra support and a small steps approach and which complements any phonics programme. Book 4 deals with long vowel phonemes, including alternative spellings. The clear layout and instructions enable independent working, and there is plenty of practice at each stage, making the sheets useful for literacy intervention. Each book has over 100 worksheets, is suitable for a wide age-range and is ideal for homework. 4 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
This book contains valuable comprehension material for pupils with limited reading skills. It develops children’s understanding of what they read and uses reading material at a very low level. Many sheets require little written work from the pupil, keeping them interested. 50 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.
The three Read and Think books encourage poor readers, especially older pupils, to read sentences and simple texts and understand what they read. Book 1 concentrates on short, simple sentences. Book 2 looks at short narrative and informative texts and includes timetables and a calendar. Book 3 deals with short and medium-length narrative and informative texts. In each of the three books, pupils must understand the sentences or texts they read in order to perform the tasks and this ensures text comprehension. The 25 sheets in each book contain a variety of tasks which appeal to a range of pupils, including older, poor readers. Pupils are encouraged to deduce, infer, and interpret information and events. Vocabulary is limited to high-frequency words and the emphasis is on reading: very little writing is required. Previously available through Easylearn.
The two Money Books complement practical money work and are excellent for use as consolidation material when pupils are learning to solve problems involving money. This book looks at recognising, sorting and counting coins, using and calculating amounts of money up to 10p, finding exact sums to pay for items up to 10p, and giving change to 10p. There is a wide range of interesting tasks to achieve understanding. Reading is kept to a minimum but important mathematical vocabulary is included. The 55 pages have plenty of practice for those who need it. For £ Sterling only. One further book available, dealing with money work up to 50p. Previously sold through Easylearn.
Number Book 4 deals with counting, reading, writing and ordering numbers to 20. The 106 sheets are attractive and easy to use and provide plenty of variety. The book includes a section on numbers eleven to twenty as words and the final section lays the foundations for work on place value. Number Book 4 enables pupils to work independently and is invaluable for group and paired work. Six other books available. Previously available through Easylearn.
First in a graded series of 3 books to encourage pupils to engage with, and understand, text. The texts used become longer and more challenging as the series progresses. High interest, low reading level material is used and all 3 books are suitable for a wide age-range: KS2-KS4. Each book has a wide variety of motivating activities, based on fictional and non-fictional texts. There are clear, straightforward instructions and some extension activities. Previously available through Easylearn.
First 32 Words is ideal for beginner readers who need extra help when learning the very first words. It provides additional worksheets aimed at those who need more practice and smaller steps. The sheets deal with the 32 words children need to learn first. They work well on a screen for class/group work or can be used as paper worksheets. A book called First 100 Words is also available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
This reference skills book is ideal for working on letter names and the alphabet and is invaluable for reinforcing work on alphabetic letter knowledge and alphabetical order. The sheets are suitable for a wide age-range: Foundation Stage to KS2 plus older pupils with special needs. Tasks range from filling in missing alphabet letters to arranging words in alphabetical order using the first two letters. ‘Master’ sheets are included for you to create your own worksheets to suit different levels/abilities quickly and easily. Previously available through Easylearn.
First of 2 books to develop pupils’ understanding of the non-literal, figurative and metaphorical use of language. Idioms, similes, metaphors and proverbs are included. Both books are useful for children with language difficulties and those new to English, and appeal to a wide age-range, from KS2 upwards. Previously available through Easylearn.
A book of puzzles to consolidate phonic skills. Really 4 books in 1: the book comes in 3 different versions, each with a varying level of support in terms of clues etc., enabling the teacher to cater for a range of abilities. Answers are also provided. Phonics Crosswords covers consonant digraphs and the long vowel phonemes, including alternative spellings. 100 sheets (25 sheets for each version/difficulty level, plus answers). Previously available through Easylearn.
This big book aims to develop automatic reading and accurate spelling of the most common words used in children’s texts and writing. It deals with the 100 words that many schools teach beginner readers first. The small steps, easy format and wide appeal make the sheets suitable for a wide age range, including older pupils. 157 worksheets. A book called First 32 Words is also available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
Worksheets to support and consolidate practical work on telling the time from analogue and digital clock faces. Suitable for a wide age range from Reception to KS3, and for a wide range of abilities. The clear layout and simple, illustrated instructions enable independent work. This book covers recognising clock faces, telling the time to hours and telling the time to half hours. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.
This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 8 New Coat looks at vowel phonemes: words such as ‘boat’, ‘sheep’ and ‘dream’. The sheets are completely different from those in the Big Phonics Books I have produced, so they provide even more practice, and also represent good value for money. Eight other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 2 Hot Pet looks at consonant-vowel-consonant words and has 55 pages. The sheets are completely different from those in the Big Phonics Books I have produced, so they provide even more practice, and also represent good value for money. Eight other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
The sheets and tasks help pupils to focus on the three letters b, d,and p and to discriminate between them, and are ideal for those pupils who have persistent problems with letter reversals. All three books are suitable for less-skilled readers. Book 1 is particularly suitable for beginner readers and can be used by pupils who have just learnt the single letter graphemes/phonemes. Book 2 can be used by pupils who have just learn to read and spell words with long vowel phonemes and adjacent consonants. Book 3 contains a variety of phonic constructions and is more suited to older pupils. The straightforward layout and clear instructions enable pupils to work independently. Each of the 3 books includes a different, useful mnemonics sheet plus colour sheets with which you can make a game. Previously available through Easylearn.
