I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
Free Alphabet Adjectives Worksheet Activity
Boost your vocabulary lessons with my Free Alphabet Adjectives Worksheet Activity! This engaging and educational resource encourages pupils to think creatively and expand their adjective vocabulary by coming up with an adjective for each letter of the alphabet. Perfect for Key Stage 1 students and KS2 Students as a refresher tool, this worksheet is a fantastic tool for building descriptive language skills in a fun and interactive way.
Features:
Alphabet Focus: Encourages pupils to think of an adjective for each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z.
Creative Thinking: Prompts pupils to use their imagination and expand their descriptive vocabulary.
Engaging Design: Colourful and child-friendly layout makes the activity fun and appealing.
Flexible Use: Ideal for classroom activities, individual practice, group work, or homework assignments.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print worksheet that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
Independent Task: Children can use this independently, or with a partner, they can use the classroom displays to assist, it is a good go-to activity for a time-filler, or to use a full lesson
Vocabulary Expansion: Helps pupils learn and use a wide range of adjectives, enhancing their descriptive language skills.
Creative Engagement: Encourages creative thinking and keeps pupils engaged with a fun and challenging task.
Versatile Activity: Suitable for various teaching activities and adaptable to different learning styles and needs.
Easy Access: Free and printable, providing a convenient and ready-to-use resource for teachers.
Skill Development: Supports literacy development by enhancing vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Equip your classroom with my Free Alphabet Adjectives Worksheet Activity and watch your pupils’ vocabulary grow as they explore the world of adjectives. Make vocabulary building fun and effective with this engaging and accessible resource! Download your free worksheet today and inspire creative thinking in your pupils.
Supercharge Your Classroom with the “Do That Verb” Alphabet Worksheet!
Boost your students’ vocabulary and language skills with the “Do That Verb” Alphabet Worksheet. This engaging resource provides a fun and educational way for students to learn verbs from A to Z, making it an essential addition to your teaching toolkit.
Worksheet Features:
Comprehensive Verb List:
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a carefully selected verb, giving students a wide range of action words to explore and learn.
Engaging Activities:
The worksheet includes interactive exercises that encourage students to use each verb in a sentence, promoting creativity and application of their new vocabulary.
Easy-to-Use Format:
Designed for ease of use, this worksheet can be seamlessly integrated into your lesson plans. Its clear layout makes it suitable for both classroom activities and homework assignments.
Versatile Learning Tool:
Whether you’re introducing verbs for the first time or reinforcing previous lessons, this worksheet is adaptable to different teaching contexts, ensuring all students can benefit.
Benefits for Teachers:
Saves Time:
This ready-to-use worksheet eliminates the need for extensive lesson planning. Simply download, print, and distribute, allowing you to focus on teaching rather than preparation.
Reduces Workload:
With a complete set of verbs and associated activities, this resource covers multiple aspects of language learning in one go, reducing the need for additional materials.
Engages Students:
The interactive nature of the activities keeps students motivated and interested, making learning enjoyable and effective. By involving students in the creative use of language, you foster a deeper understanding and retention of verbs.
Enhances Vocabulary:
By introducing a diverse range of verbs, this worksheet helps students expand their vocabulary and improve their language skills, setting a solid foundation for future learning.
Equip your classroom with the “Do That Verb” Alphabet Worksheet and watch your students’ language skills soar. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)!
If you appreciate this resource, please leave a review and help a teacher out. Thank you!
Spark Creativity with My Character Description Planning Resource!
Ignite your students’ imaginations and enhance their descriptive writing skills with my Character Description Planning Resource. This versatile, A4-sized plan is designed to guide children through the process of designing and describing their own unique characters, using adjectives, noun phrases, and expanded noun phrases. Can be scaled to A3 when printing to give children additional creativity space.
Features of the Resource:
Character Design Framework:
Encourage students to create their own character from scratch with the structured design space provided. This section offers ample room for drawing, allowing children to visualise their character before they start describing them.
Adjectives and Noun Phrases Section:
Guide students in brainstorming and applying descriptive words with dedicated areas to list adjectives and noun phrases. This focused section helps them articulate specific traits and features of their character in detail.
Expanded Noun Phrases:
Support advanced descriptive writing by including a space for expanded noun phrases. This encourages students to go beyond basic descriptions and use more complex language structures, enhancing their writing skills.
Ample Space for Writing and Drawing:
Printed on A4 or A3-sized paper, this resource provides plenty of space for students to express their creativity. The large format is ideal for both detailed drawings and extensive written descriptions, making it perfect for in-depth character exploration.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
My ready-to-use planning resource eliminates the need for creating character description templates from scratch. Simply print the A3 sheet and you’re ready to go—saving you valuable time and effort.
Reduces Workload:
With a structured plan that covers all aspects of character description, you can streamline your lesson preparation. This resource consolidates various elements of descriptive writing into one easy-to-use tool.
Encourages Creativity and Detailed Writing:
By providing both a visual and written framework, this resource helps students fully engage with the character creation process. They’ll enjoy the freedom to draw and write, leading to richer and more detailed character descriptions.
Versatile Use:
Ideal for both classroom activities and homework assignments, this resource can be used in a variety of teaching contexts. Its flexible design makes it suitable for different levels of writing ability and creative expression.
Transform your descriptive writing lessons and make character creation exciting with my Character Description Planning Resource. For more resources that streamline your teaching and inspire your students, don’t forget to explore Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)!
Free Classroom Jobs Board for Kids: Organise Your Classroom with Ease
Classroom Management FREE Resource
Children’s Classroom Jobs Board Labels
Kick off the new term with my Free Classroom Jobs Board for Kids! This fantastic resource includes labels for various classroom roles and responsibilities, helping you manage and organise your classroom efficiently. Perfect for encouraging pupils to take ownership of their classroom environment, this tool ensures smooth classroom management from day one.
Features:
Variety of Roles: Includes a wide range of classroom jobs such as Line Leader, Door Holder, Pencil Sharpener, Paper Passer, and more. You decide each week and choose whether to have 1 or multiple people doing each job by using lolly sticks with names on.
Engaging Design: Colourful and kid-friendly labels make the jobs board appealing and fun for pupils.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print labels that you can pick and choose from and use in your classroom right away.
Flexible Use: Suitable for all primary school classrooms and adaptable to different class sizes and needs.
Promotes Responsibility: Encourages pupils to take ownership of their classroom, fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork.
Benefits:
Efficient Organisation: Helps you manage classroom tasks smoothly, ensuring an organised and well-run classroom environment.
Engages Pupils: Makes pupils excited about their roles, keeping them engaged and motivated to contribute.
Promotes Teamwork: Encourages pupils to work together and support each other in maintaining their classroom.
Easy Setup: Ready-to-use labels save you time on preparation, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Positive Classroom Culture: Fosters a sense of community and responsibility, creating a positive and cooperative classroom atmosphere.
Start your new term on the right foot with my Free Classroom Jobs Board for Kids. Simplify your classroom management, engage your pupils, and create an organised learning environment from the get-go. Download your free labels today and watch your classroom run efficiently and harmoniously!
Try My Free Sample of the Complete Set 2 RWI Aligned Notebook Featuring the ‘ay’ Phonics Sound!
Explore the effectiveness of my teaching resources with this Free Sample of the Complete Set 2 RWI Aligned Notebook, featuring the ‘ay’ phonics sound. This smart notebook is designed to align perfectly with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 2, providing a comprehensive tool to support phonics learning in your classroom.
Features of the Free Sample Notebook:
‘ay’ Phonics Worksheet:
Help your students master the ‘ay’ sound with a variety of engaging activities. This worksheet includes exercises such as matching words to pictures, filling in the blanks, and writing sentences using ‘ay’ words, making phonics practice both interactive and fun.
‘ay’ Reading Comprehension and Phoneme Spotter Worksheet:
Reinforce phonics skills with a reading comprehension passage that focuses on the ‘ay’ sound. Students will identify and highlight ‘ay’ words within the text, enhancing their phoneme recognition and reading comprehension skills simultaneously.
Links to ‘ay’ Songs on YouTube:
Make learning memorable with catchy ‘ay’ phonics songs available on YouTube. These songs provide an auditory learning experience that reinforces the ‘ay’ sound through music, helping students retain what they’ve learned.
Benefits for Teachers:
Try Before You Buy:
Experience the quality and effectiveness of my resources with this free sample. See firsthand how the activities engage your students and support their phonics learning.
Comprehensive Learning Tool:
This sample notebook offers a holistic approach to learning the ‘ay’ sound, combining visual, auditory, and hands-on activities. It caters to various learning styles and helps ensure all students grasp the phonics concept.
Time-Saving Resource:
My ready-to-use notebook reduces your preparation time. Download, print, and implement the activities directly into your lesson plans, saving you valuable time and effort.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse range of activities keeps students interested and motivated. By incorporating worksheets, reading comprehension, and songs, this notebook provides a multi-faceted learning experience.
Test out this free sample of my Complete Set 2 RWI Aligned Notebook and discover how it can enhance your phonics teaching. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)! Please remember to leave a review if you found this resource helpful, thank you!
Voice Levels Classroom Management Tool: Visual Display for Classroom Expectations
Maintain a calm and productive classroom environment with my Voice Levels Classroom Management Tool. This visual display helps pupils understand and adhere to voice level expectations, featuring five distinct levels: Silent, Whisper, Table Talk, Presenter, and Outside. Perfect for managing classroom noise and ensuring smooth transitions between activities, this tool is an essential addition to your classroom management strategy.
2 colours to choose from Lilac or blue - both included
Features:
Five Voice Levels: Clearly defined levels include Silent, Whisper, Table Talk, Presenter, and Outside, covering all classroom scenarios.
Visual Display: Bright and engaging visuals help pupils easily identify the appropriate voice level for each activity.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print posters or cards that can be displayed prominently in the classroom.
Flexible Use: Suitable for various classroom settings and adaptable to different teaching styles and needs.
Encourages Self-Regulation: Helps pupils learn to control their voice levels, promoting self-discipline and awareness.
Benefits:
Noise Management: Ensures a calm and focused learning environment by helping pupils understand and follow voice level expectations.
Smooth Transitions: Facilitates seamless transitions between different classroom activities by clearly indicating the expected voice level.
Engages Pupils: Visually appealing design keeps pupils engaged and makes following rules fun and easy.
Promotes Self-Discipline: Encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, fostering self-regulation skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resource saves you preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Voice Levels Classroom Management Tool and experience a more organised and harmonious learning environment. Simplify your classroom management, engage your pupils, and ensure clear communication of expectations with this essential, time-saving resource! Download your free visual display today and set the tone for a successful and orderly classroom.
Free “Name That Noun” Worksheet Activity
Boost your pupils’ vocabulary and grammar skills with my Free “Name That Noun” Alphabet Worksheet Activity! Perfect for Key Stage 1 children and Key Stage 2 as a refresher, this engaging resource encourages pupils to think of and write a noun for each letter of the alphabet. Whether used as an independent activity, a paired exercise, or a fun time filler, this worksheet is an excellent tool for reinforcing noun knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
Features:
Alphabet Focus: Pupils name a noun beginning with each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z.
Versatile Use: Suitable for individual work, paired activities, classroom lessons, refreshers, or time fillers.
Engaging Design: Colourful and child-friendly layout makes the activity enjoyable and visually appealing.
Flexible Learning: Can be used across various teaching scenarios and adaptable to different learning styles.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print worksheet that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
Vocabulary Expansion: Helps pupils expand their noun vocabulary by thinking of and writing different nouns for each letter.
Grammar Reinforcement: Reinforces pupils’ understanding of nouns in a fun and interactive way.
Interactive Engagement: Keeps pupils engaged with a challenging yet enjoyable task.
Skill Development: Supports literacy development by enhancing vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use and free, providing a convenient and accessible resource for teachers.
Equip your classroom with my Free “Name That Noun” Alphabet Worksheet Activity and watch your pupils’ vocabulary and grammar skills flourish. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure effective noun practice with this essential, time-saving resource! Download your free worksheet today and inspire creative thinking in your pupils.
SAVE TIME WITH THESE FREE CLASSROOM DRAWER LABELS
Suitable for the A4 paper trays or other boxes/ box files to keep your classroom organised this academic year!
Full colour print. 2 labels per sheet.
Labels for subjects and classroom resources
Identify the Adjective Worksheet Activity:
Key Stage 1
Enhance your pupils’ understanding of adjectives with my engaging “Identify the Adjective” Worksheet Activity, tailored specifically for Key Stage 1 learners. This interactive resource helps pupils identify adjectives in sentences and then apply their newfound knowledge by writing their own descriptive sentences. Perfect for building a solid foundation in grammar and enhancing descriptive writing skills.
Features:
Adjective Identification: Pupils practice identifying adjectives in a variety of sentences, reinforcing their understanding of descriptive words.
Applied Learning: After identifying adjectives, pupils use what they’ve learned to write their own sentences featuring adjectives.
Engaging Design: Colourful and child-friendly layout captures pupils’ attention and makes learning enjoyable.
Flexible Use: Ideal for classroom activities, individual practice, or homework assignments.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print worksheet that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
Grammar Reinforcement: Helps pupils understand the role of adjectives in sentences and enhances their grammar skills.
Descriptive Writing: Encourages pupils to use adjectives in their writing, improving their descriptive language abilities.
Interactive Engagement: Keeps pupils engaged with a mix of identification and writing activities that reinforce learning.
Skill Development: Supports literacy development by enhancing vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheet saves you preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my “Identify the Adjective” Worksheet Activity and watch your pupils’ grammar and writing skills thrive. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure effective adjective practice with this essential, time-saving resource! Download your worksheet today and make learning about adjectives a fun and enriching experience for your pupils.
“What is an Adjective?” Worksheet Activity: Key Stage 1
Introduce your pupils to the wonderful world of adjectives with my engaging “What is an Adjective?” Worksheet Activity. This resource is designed for Key Stage 1 learners and covers various types of adjectives, including those that describe sounds, quantities, characteristics, feelings, and emotions. Perfect for enhancing descriptive language skills, this worksheet makes learning about adjectives fun and interactive.
Features:
Comprehensive Coverage: Explores different types of adjectives, such as sounds, quantities, characteristics, feelings, and emotions.
Interactive Learning: Includes activities where pupils identify and use adjectives in sentences, making learning hands-on and engaging.
Engaging Design: Colourful and child-friendly layout captures pupils’ attention and makes learning enjoyable.
Flexible Use: Suitable for classroom activities, individual practice, group work
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print worksheet that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
Enhanced Vocabulary: Helps pupils expand their descriptive vocabulary by learning about various types of adjectives.
Grammar Reinforcement: Reinforces pupils’ understanding of adjectives and their role in sentences.
Interactive Engagement: Keeps pupils engaged with fun and interactive activities that reinforce learning.
Skill Development: Supports literacy development by enhancing vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheet saves you preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my “What is an Adjective?” Worksheet Activity and watch your pupils’ descriptive language skills flourish. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure effective adjective practice with this essential, time-saving resource! Download your worksheet today and make learning about adjectives a fun and enriching experience for your pupils.
Free Resource to be given to children at the start of the year to encourage and promote a love of learning, a passion for reading and reward them in the process for their efforts.
There are multiple examples of how and when to read, children can tick them all off and once they have completed each of the requirements - the prize is up to the teacher (50 dojos/ Stickers/ Golden Time for example).
Year 2 Scientific Method Worksheet – Engaging Hand Hygiene Experiment for Young Learners
Boost your science lessons with this hands-on Scientific Method Worksheet, specifically designed for Year 2 students exploring the importance of hand hygiene. Perfect for primary educators, this printable resource walks children through a fun and structured handwashing experiment while teaching essential skills in scientific inquiry.
Key Features:
Investigation Question and Hypothesis Space – Encourage critical thinking as students predict which handwashing method will be most effective.
Materials List where children can draw the equipment used or write depending on ability
Method section - using Time Connectives – Helps guide children in planning and sequencing each step, making science accessible and easy to follow.
Handwashing Methods Table with Recording Scale – Students can compare various handwashing methods and use an easy scale of + to +++++ to log their results, which can be easily interpreted for drawing their conclusion.
Conclusion Box with Visual Scale – Supports young scientists in drawing conclusions from their data, reinforcing skills in analysis and scientific reasoning.
This Year 2 Hand Hygiene Experiment Worksheet is ideal for science lessons, STEM activities, or health and hygiene discussions. With a clear layout and child-friendly prompts, it’s a valuable resource for both classroom teachers and home educators looking to promote hands-on learning and scientific curiosity.
Add this resource to your cart today and make science fun and meaningful for your students!
Be sure to visit my TES Store for other engaging resources to support children’s learning
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan
AY Sound Worksheet Description Help your students master the ay sound with this engaging phonics worksheet. Learners will identify pictures containing words with the ay sound, such as “tray” and “hay,” and write each word in the grid below. This activity enhances phonics recognition and supports spelling practice in a fun, interactive way.
Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop
Enhance phonics practice with this worksheet centred on the ow sound (as in “snow”). Learners will find and write words like “crow” and “shadow” for effective sound recognition and spelling reinforcement.
Check out my TES Shop for other phonics resources
Engage your students with this comprehensive long oo sound worksheet, designed to help them master words containing the long oo sound. This activity includes recognisable words such as “roof,” “food,” and “school,” paired with clear, illustrative images to support word recognition. Learners will colour the matching pictures and write the corresponding words in the grid below, promoting not only phonics awareness but also spelling and handwriting practice.
Key Features and Benefits:
Supports phonics recognition by focusing on the long oo sound, aiding in differentiation between similar vowel sounds.
Interactive learning: Children actively colour the correct images, keeping them engaged and focused.
Strengthens writing and spelling skills: By writing words in the provided grid, students develop essential literacy skills.
Child-friendly design: Simple and appealing layout ensures easy comprehension and independent learning.
Ideal for classroom use, tutoring sessions, or home learning, this worksheet offers a fun, self-paced activity that enhances phonics fluency.
Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!
Engage your students with this comprehensive short oo sound worksheet, designed to help them master words containing the short oo sound. This activity includes recognisable words such as “book,” “foot,” and “wood,” paired with clear, illustrative images to support word recognition. Learners will colour the matching pictures and write the corresponding words in the grid below, promoting not only phonics awareness but also spelling and handwriting practice.
Key Features and Benefits:
Supports phonics recognition by focusing on the short oo sound, aiding in differentiation between similar vowel sounds.
Interactive learning: Children actively colour the correct images, keeping them engaged and focused.
Strengthens writing and spelling skills: By writing words in the provided grid, students develop essential literacy skills.
Child-friendly design: Simple and appealing layout ensures easy comprehension and independent learning.
Ideal for classroom use, tutoring sessions, or home learning, this worksheet offers a fun, self-paced activity that enhances phonics fluency.
Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!
Make learning the ar sound enjoyable with this targeted phonics worksheet. Learners will identify words such as “car,” “star,” and “jar” in visually engaging pictures and write the words in the grid below. This activity helps solidify the connection between sounds, words, and images, promoting a deeper understanding of phonics.
Key Features and Benefits:
Focuses on the ar sound: Reinforces sound recognition and aids in distinguishing ar from other phonics sounds.
Hands-on activity: Colouring and writing exercises enhance engagement and memory retention.
Develops writing skills: Encourages students to practise forming letters and words, improving their handwriting and spelling.
Visually appealing: Designed with young learners in mind, ensuring a child-friendly approach to phonics practice.
This worksheet is perfect for use in literacy centres, one-on-one tutoring, or at-home practice, providing a meaningful way to support phonics development.
Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!
Explore the or sound with this well-crafted phonics worksheet that helps students identify and practise spelling words like “fork,” “corn,” and “storm.” By matching images with words and writing them in the grid, learners strengthen their phonics understanding and spelling accuracy.
Key Features and Benefits:
Focused phonics practice: Reinforces the or sound to help differentiate it from other vowel sounds.
Active learning: Colouring matching images keeps students engaged while developing their word recognition skills.
Encourages independent work: Clear instructions and a simple format make it easy for children to complete with minimal assistance.
Supports literacy development: Writing activities aid in spelling and fine motor skill enhancement.
Ideal for classroom practice, homework, or tutoring, this worksheet offers a practical approach to phonics learning.
Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!
Help your students become confident with the ir sound using this thoughtfully designed phonics worksheet. Featuring words such as “bird,” “shirt,” and “girl,” this resource encourages learners to identify, colour, and write words, fostering phonics fluency and spelling skills.
Key Features and Benefits:
Phonics mastery: Targeted practice on the ir sound to strengthen word recognition and pronunciation.
Engaging format: Colouring and identifying matching pictures make learning enjoyable and memorable.
Builds spelling and handwriting skills: Writing the words in the grid reinforces spelling patterns and promotes fine motor development.
Easy-to-use design: Clear and simple layout helps students work independently.
This worksheet is an excellent addition to classroom phonics activities, small group work, or at-home learning.
Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!