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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Phonics phase 4 - The 'lk' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'lk' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘lk.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘lk’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘lk’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘lk’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘lk’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘lk’ sound - Revision of tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'pt' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'pt' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘pt.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘pt’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending sounds in real ‘pt’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Filling in missing words - Writing a sentence with ‘pt’ sound - Revision of tricky phase 4 words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'cr' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'cr' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘cr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘gr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘cr’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘cr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘cr’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘cr’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'gl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'gl' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘gl.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘gl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘gl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘gl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘gl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘gl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sl' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sl.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘sl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 3 revision - fairy tale theme booklet
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Phonics phase 3 revision - fairy tale theme booklet

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This resource is a phonics booklet aimed at EYFS or year 1 (4-6 yrs). It covers all phase 3 sounds, so is perfect for revising the phase at the end of EYFS or checking children’s ability at the beginning of year 1. There are 20 pages of activities, perfect for children to work on independently during phonics lessons, as a start of day activity or as a filler. Alternatively, send home for parents to work on with children as a homework task. The theme of this booklet is traditional/fairy tales. Just print and staple! PDF file format.
Phonics phase 4 - The 'fl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'fl' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘fl.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘fl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘fl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘fl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘fl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘fl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sn' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sn' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sn.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘sn’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sn’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sn’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sn’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sn’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - Initial Consonant blends lesson bundle
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Phonics phase 4 - Initial Consonant blends lesson bundle

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This resource is a selection of 20 interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. They are PowerPoint presentations that allow children to learn or revisit initial consonant blends from phase 4. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The PowerPoints are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to consonant blend and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out - Reading words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with sound/filling in missing words - Writing a sentence - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sm' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sm' sound - Consonant blends

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sm.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘sm’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sm’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sm’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Filling in the missing words - Writing a sentence with ‘sm’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
KS1 Non-fiction Comprehension : Japan
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KS1 Non-fiction Comprehension : Japan

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about Japan and covers key facts, Japanese wildlife, history and culture. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. Answers are included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format.
The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 1 traditional tales
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The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 1 traditional tales

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This resource contains 3 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. It is the story of The Gingerbread Boy, split into 3 parts: the beginning, middle and end. Each section contains a short piece of text (about 5 sentences) with words that can predominately be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Space Comprehension Bundle / World Space Week
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Year 2 Space Comprehension Bundle / World Space Week

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A bundle of 3 comprehension booklets based on the questioning and layout of the KS1 SATS reading papers and differentiated three ways. The three booklets included are: Neil Armstrong Do aliens exist? Living in space PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
Phonics Phase 3 - Christmas Advent Calendar
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Phonics Phase 3 - Christmas Advent Calendar

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An interactive PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a phase 3 phonics activity! Activities range from reading keywords as they explode out of crackers, to writing sentences about Christmas pictures. All phase 3 sounds are revised, along with a few phase 2 sounds in a wide variety of scenarios, perfect for your whole class. A great start to the Christmas season.
Year 2 Christmas Comprehension Bundle
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Year 2 Christmas Comprehension Bundle

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A pack of 12 comprehension booklets, perfect for using in the weeks before Christmas with your year 2 class. Each comprehension is differentiated 3 ways and is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The following themes are covered: Christmas recipes x 3 Christmas story x 4 Christmas around Europe x 5
Mardi Gras comprehension - Year 2 SATs style
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Mardi Gras comprehension - Year 2 SATs style

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This resource is a set of non-fiction comprehension booklets for year 2 all about Mardi Gras, the history of Mardi Gras and the celebrations in New Orleans . There are 3 differentiated levels. The booklets are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and answers are included. There are a range of ‘what’ and ‘where’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format.
KS1 Lent Lesson Bundle
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KS1 Lent Lesson Bundle

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This bundle contains three great lesson plans to teach children all about Lent. It is suitable for ages 5-7. The three lessons are: 1) Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent, 2) Lent - Giving Something Up; and 3) Lent - Doing Good Deeds. Each pdf lesson plan contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, questions and answers for the children, whole class discussions and literacy activities for the children to do at their desks. Each lesson contains a PowerPoint with relevant facts and stories. (These are not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open them.) There are also templates which can be used for the activities so that no further preparation is required! Each lesson is also available individually.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Materials and Forces
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Materials and Forces

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, with a focus on the science curriculum topic of ‘materials and forces.’ The booklet covers squashing, bending, twisting and stretching. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Emily Davison - Year 2 SATs Reading Comprehension - Women's History Month
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Emily Davison - Year 2 SATs Reading Comprehension - Women's History Month

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what,' 'when,' 'where' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are included. This comprehension is all about Emily Davison. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. PDF file format.
KS1 Lent and Easter RE Unit - 7 lessons
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KS1 Lent and Easter RE Unit - 7 lessons

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This resource contains seven pdf lesson plans to teach children all about the Easter story. They can all be used individually or as a whole unit for Lent and Easter. They are suitable for ages 4 -7. The seven lessons are: 1) Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent 2) Lent - Giving Something Up 3) Lent - Doing Good Deeds 4) Palm Sunday 5) The Last Supper 6) Good Friday 7) Easter Sunday Each plan contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, a list of resources and cross-curricular links. The unit contains wide-ranging activities to maintain the children's interest, from poetry writing, to drama activities, to circle time activities to art projects. Each lesson contains an animated PowerPoint with a Bible story or relevant facts to help you teach the content of the lesson. (These are not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows.) There are also templates which can be used for the literacy and art activities. All of the resources for the lessons are in the zip files. Each lesson is also available individually or as part of smaller bundles for Lent or Easter. You might also be interested in our KS2 Lent and Easter Unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-and-easter-re-unit-11516036