Getting ready for the summer Phonics test? Here are two Phonics revision tests from previous years. I have converted 4 documents into a simple to use PowerPoint. It starts off with practice words. These include both real and made up words. These help students to revise how to say the words and to prepare them for the test. This is followed by the practice test. There are 2 levels, a simple level and a trickier level, In each case there are real and made-up words. This is followed by recommendations on how to say each word. This is followed by the marking sheet. These PowerPoints are fun, colourful and an easy way to practice the words either with a whole class or one by one with the students. It is also an excellent way for parents to practice with their children at home. Make phonics testing fun... try this set of PowerPoints today!

Talk a Lot Foundation Course is for anybody who needs to better understand how to speak English like a Native Speaker. It will be especially useful for anybody who is studying with – or about to study with – Talk a Lot materials (i.e. Elementary Books 1-3 (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/36-week-spoken-english-course-30-different-english-topics-covered-11157496) or Intermediate Book 1). The theory studied on this course will enable learners to get a lot more out of any Talk a Lot materials. The course is suitable for learners from Pre-Intermediate level (CEF B1) to Advanced (CEF C1) – and beyond. It can also be adapted for lower-level learners. It goes without saying that zero beginner learners will benefit from learning about word stress and weak forms as they take their first steps with vocabulary and sentence-building in English. The focus of this course is pronunciation – how we speak. The message of the entire course can be summed up in two words: stress and reduce – learners can improve their pronunciation by stressing the content words in a sentence and reducing the function words – then connecting the syllables together. The aim of the course is to teach learners how to do this. Learners will also develop their listening skills as they discover the techniques that English native speakers routinely use when speaking quickly. This is not a book to be picked up and read from beginning to end, but rather a collection of practical materials that need to be studied within the context of a course – guided by a teacher. This is not really a self-study book, although I’m sure learners could learn a lot from reading it on their own, and listening to the audio files (see below). The course is made up of four lessons of theory – Introduction and Basic Principles; Spelling and Sounds; Stress; and Connected Speech. There is also a fifth lesson with practical exercises, which can be repeated as often as you like – or have time for. This book contains the course material for each lesson, which may be given to learners on the course, and which the teacher can use to plan and facilitate the lessons. The materials in this course are fairly flexible. Each lesson has an outline of the main points, which are described in more detail in boxes, and then followed by examples and practical activities. You don’t have to follow this course as it is written word by word, doing every activity – although you could. You may decide to use the text as an outline, adding extra activities and examples that are more relevant for your learners, and taking away things that they don’t need. The timing of each lesson can vary – it will depend on the level of your learners, and how much time there is available. I would recommend a classroom session of at least 90 minutes for covering one of the theory lessons.

I am in the process of converting all my free TES PowerPoints into YouTube videos so teachers can teach my lesson and then share the YouTube video with their pupil’s parents to repeat at home. This new approach also makes for a much more fun dynamic lesson! Writing numbers to 20 YouTube PowerPoint Lesson - FREE Year 1 Maths - Spring Term FREE Year 1 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Writing numbers to 20 - Spring Term Learning objectives: I can count on from small numbers. I can count in fives. I can read and write number to 20. I can put numbers into order in the plenary. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Year 1 Maths Lesson pack (11 lessons) at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167046

Transform Your Teaching Experience with the Big Grammar Book Series! Introducing the dynamic duo that every English teacher and learner needs: Big Grammar Book 1 and Big Grammar Book 2! These two invaluable resources are designed to take students on a comprehensive journey through grammar mastery, from Entry Level to Elementary! Big Grammar Book 1 is a treasure trove of photocopiable worksheets meticulously curated from the popular website, providing teachers with a practical toolkit of no-nonsense grammar exercises. Perfect for students at Entry Level (ESOL Core Curriculum Entry Levels 1 & 2), this book is ideal for classroom use and home study alike, with answers conveniently printed at the back. Divided into four parts, it starts with foundational concepts and gradually builds to more challenging activities. Essential English worksheets cover crucial areas such as using numbers, writing the alphabet, and accurately spelling days and months, ensuring learners have a solid grammar base. Big Grammar Book 2 picks up where the first book leaves off, packed with 101 printable worksheets aimed at enhancing grammar skills for learners at the Elementary (A1/A2) level. This book offers a wide array of topics, beginning with the basics and advancing to more complex grammar structures. It covers everything from tenses and irregular verbs to question forms and uncountable nouns. With approximately 25% of the worksheets closely modeled on activities from BGB 1, you’ll find continuity and progression that make learning seamless. The material gradually increases in difficulty, so students can develop their skills confidently, with answers and notes for use provided at the back. Together, Big Grammar Book 1 and Big Grammar Book 2 form the perfect pairing to equip teachers and students alike with the tools they need to succeed in mastering English grammar. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your teaching and learning experience—grab your copies today and watch your students thrive!

Since I first wrote this lesson, teachers have moved from using PowerPoints to Youtube and I have spent the summer upgrading all my resources to directly reflect this new style of teaching. Please leave me a comment if you like this new style of teaching. FREE Year 1 Maths PowerPoint Lesson - Ordering Numbers - Spring Term Lesson Objectives: I can count in fives I can put numbers into order. I can copy out numbers in order. I can use mental images to find the differences. If you like this lesson, you will really like my complete (11 lesson) FREE Year 1 Maths pack at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-maths-powerpoint-lessons-6167046

My first reading pack (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/10-free-reading-posters-for-every-key-stage-2-or-key-stage-3-classroom-download-and-share-today-11173701) has proved to be very popular. I thought I would extend it to also include the Keystage 1 classes. You can also click on the on the little heart on this page to say you like it. Also please leave me a nice comment - it is the nice comments which fuel my motivation to create even more of these fun FREE posters. These posters would be perfect for book week, English Literacy Week, Poetry day or simply as a way of getting children to read more. Look at the posters and get the children to vote on which posters they find effective. Which were less effective? How could they be improved? I would love to know the students feedback below please! *Spelling mistake corrected - thanks for the comment below!

YouTube A mental model of decimal numbers by working with number lines Year 4 Maths PowerPoint I am now converting all my PowerPoint presentations into YouTube videos PowerPoint Combos. This means teachers can teach the lesson using either the PowerPoint or Youtube version of the lesson and then share the YouTube lesson with their students’ parents. This lesson can then be repeated at home as additional homework. FREE Year 4 Maths PowerPoint - A mental model of decimal numbers by working with number lines - Summer Term Lesson Objectives: I can represent numbers with up to two decimal places using number lines. I can use decimal notation for tenths and hundredths. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Year 4 Maths Lesson pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-year-4-students-6167052

The Importance of Free Christmas Posters in the Classroom The festive season brings with it a unique opportunity to foster a joyful and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom. Free Christmas posters serve as a valuable resource for educators, enhancing the learning environment in several significant ways. First and foremost, these posters create a visually stimulating space that captures students’ attention and ignites their enthusiasm. Bright, colorful designs featuring holiday themes can transform an ordinary classroom into a warm, inviting environment that reflects the spirit of the season. This change in decor can inspire creativity and encourage students to engage more actively in their learning. Moreover, Christmas posters can serve as educational tools. They can introduce students to various cultural traditions associated with the holiday, promoting awareness and appreciation for diversity. By displaying posters that highlight different customs and celebrations around the world, educators can foster discussions about multiculturalism and inclusivity. This is particularly important in today’s diverse classrooms, where understanding and respecting differences is crucial for social harmony. In addition, free Christmas posters can be used to reinforce key academic concepts. For example, math posters featuring holiday-themed problems can make learning more enjoyable and relatable. Language arts posters with festive quotes or vocabulary words can enhance literacy skills while keeping students motivated. Integrating holiday themes into lessons not only makes learning fun but also helps to create memorable educational experiences. Lastly, the act of decorating a classroom with Christmas posters can promote a sense of community and belonging among students. When they see their classroom adorned with festive imagery, it can evoke feelings of excitement and anticipation for the holidays, fostering a positive classroom culture. In conclusion, utilizing free Christmas posters in the classroom is an effective way to enhance the learning environment, celebrate diversity, and engage students in meaningful and enjoyable ways. By embracing the festive spirit, educators can create a memorable experience that resonates with students long after the holiday season has passed.

It’s jam-packed from cover to cover with a great selection of photocopiable worksheets. We wanted to provide teachers with a really useful book of no-nonsense grammar worksheets that they can dip into and use in a typical KS1 class. Don't forget to also check out book 2 in the series (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/101-ks1-english-grammar-sat-revision-worksheets-book-2-11189219) It is also ideal for students to work with at home since the answers are all printed at the back. The book is divided into four parts and is graded in difficulty, so that it begins with some basic stuff and builds up to more challenging grammar activities. It features a selection of Essential English worksheets which provide practice for crucial basic areas of knowledge for learners at Entry Level, like using numbers, writing the alphabet, spelling days and months correctly, and so on. If you have already bought this book under the name of "Big Grammar Book 1" then this is a remarketed version and you have already bought it.

Welcome to the 'Let’s Talk in French!' pack. This set of cards looks at 57 different settings. The teacher describes something in the top card. The students then use this to model a sentence using the bottom set of pictures. There are lots of things to see and describe in every picture. When the students have completed this task, they can repeat it by working in pairs to discuss each picture. There are lots of different ways you could use this pack. You could laminate them into two cards and get each student to talk about what they had seen in their picture. ***** Please note - these resources provide visual prompts and support to the students, not direct language instruction **************

I have been getting such nice comments for making FREE posters for teachers that I decided I would try a more festive approach this time. Here are 10 motivating slogans for you to choose from. Here is the link to the other 15 posters - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/15-free-christmas-posters-to-brighten-up-any-classroom-share-them-with-everyone-11177314. Please download and enjoy! Please click the little heart to say you like it or leave a nice comment! Please visit my shop at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/peterfogarty.

I have updated all my PowerPoint presentations such as Putting Numbers In Order and made them into fun YouTube videos as I realise that the modern classroom needs more than PowerPoints. Teachers and children are looking for a much more interactive YouTube experience. Try it today. If you like it, I would love some feedback in the comment section below. FREE Maths Reception PowerPoint Lesson - Putting Numbers In Order - Spring Term Learning Objectives I can count to 5. I can split or partition 5 fingers in different ways. I can collect numerals 0 to 9 and put them into order. If you like this lesson, you will love my FREE Reception Maths pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-reception-students-6167058

Celebrate Learning This Holiday Season with the Christmas Big Grammar Book Intermediate Book 1! Welcome to the Christmas Big Grammar Book Intermediate Book 1, your essential resource for enriching English language instruction at the intermediate level (CEFR B2)! This comprehensive grammar workbook is filled with 101 engaging worksheets that cover vital grammatical concepts such as question forms, state verbs, phrasal verbs, and conditionals—all infused with a delightful festive spirit! Key Features: Interactive Learning: The standout attraction of this book is the Christmas Quiz PowerPoint! This interactive quiz is perfect for assessing students’ knowledge of English grammar in a fun and engaging way during the holiday season. It fosters active participation and encourages collaboration among students, making it an ideal tool for both in-person and virtual classrooms. Diverse Content: Covering essential grammar topics including tenses, articles, and reported speech, this workbook helps students build a solid foundation in English grammar while celebrating the joy of Christmas. Photocopiable Worksheets: With 101 photocopiable worksheets, educators can easily distribute materials for practice, homework, or assessments, catering to various learning styles and ensuring every student can thrive. Comprehensive Answers: Each worksheet is accompanied by detailed answers and notes for educators, streamlining lesson planning and providing clarity for student assessments. The Christmas Big Grammar Book Intermediate Book 1 is not just a resource; it’s a festive celebration of language learning! Whether you’re looking to enhance your holiday lessons or seeking creative ways to engage your students, this book is the perfect addition to your teaching toolkit. Elevate your English lessons this holiday season with fun, interactive quizzes and comprehensive grammar practice that your students will love. Make this Christmas a memorable learning experience!

Unleash Your Potential with the “English Big Activity Book”! Calling all Active English Learners . . . ! Welcome to the English Big Activity Book, designed specifically to engage learners from about Level 1 (Intermediate) upwards in dynamic and interactive English lessons. This extensive new collection offers a varied and interesting set of resources for practicing a wide range of English language skills, including grammar, reading, vocabulary building, and developing research skills. The book is thoughtfully organized into subject areas, making it easy to navigate and find specific resources. Additionally, a comprehensive answer section is included, which provides notes on how to effectively use the material. We have incorporated two special sections towards the back of the book. The first section features a collection of classroom games that have been tried and tested, ensuring they truly work in engaging learners. While some may be familiar, others are entirely original. It’s important to note that our goal in publishing descriptions of these games and activities is not to claim ownership of their invention, but to share effective ideas that receive positive responses from learners across various levels. The second special section serves as a valuable reference, listing rhyming words and using the vowels and diphthongs from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). These pages offer essential support for learners as they identify spelling patterns and connect words with the sounds of English. No matter how you choose to use this book, we hope it brings you joy in learning English and helps you develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for this fabulous language—despite its occasional frustrations and challenges! Hope you really enjoy this book!

Engaging Learning: The Benefits of a Weekly Spelling Practice and Test Set for Year 1 Using Minecraft Investing in a set of weekly Spelling practice and Spelling tests designed specifically for Year 1 students offers educators an exciting way to incorporate Minecraft into their classroom learning. This innovative resource not only enhances students’ spelling skills but also taps into their enthusiasm for a game that has captured the imaginations of millions. Here’s why teachers should consider integrating this Minecraft-themed Spelling resource into their curriculum and how it can be effectively utilized. Interactive Learning Experience: By combining spelling practice with the engaging world of Minecraft, students are more likely to be motivated and enthusiastic about learning. The use of a game-based approach makes spelling exercises fun and relatable, fostering a positive attitude toward literacy. Single Computer and Projector-Friendly: The resource is designed for easy implementation in classrooms with limited technology. Teachers can use a single computer and a projector to share the Minecraft content with the entire class, ensuring that all students can participate in the learning experience together. Catering to Diverse Learning Styles: The Minecraft theme appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners, allowing them to connect spelling concepts with immersive visuals and hands-on activities. This multi-sensory approach promotes deeper understanding and retention of spelling words. Weekly Structure for Consistency: The structured weekly Spelling practice and test format provides consistency for both teachers and students. This routine helps reinforce learning, making it easier for students to track their progress and stay engaged in their spelling development. Encouraging Collaboration: The Minecraft-themed activities can be used to foster collaboration among students. Group activities can be designed around spelling words, allowing students to work together, share ideas, and learn from each other in a supportive environment. Creative Integration of Technology: By integrating Minecraft into spelling lessons, teachers are embracing modern educational practices that incorporate technology into the curriculum. This not only enhances student engagement but also prepares them for a world where digital literacy is essential. In summary, the weekly Spelling practice and Spelling test set for Year 1 students is an innovative resource that effectively combines literacy with the popular game Minecraft (created by Mojang AB, with no endorsement or affiliation). By providing an interactive, engaging, and structured approach to spelling, this resource not only enhances students’ literacy skills but also fosters a love of learning, making it a valuable addition to every teacher’s toolkit.

Unlock the Joy of Numbers with Our FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson: Making Labels for Classroom Equipment! Transform your classroom into an organized learning environment with our engaging YouTube PowerPoint lessons designed to teach your students how to write simple numbers and learn how to count effectively. In this FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson, students will discover the importance of numbers in helping to organize the classroom, ensuring that nothing gets lost! Learning Objectives: Today You Are Going to Learn How Numbers Help Organize the Classroom: Students will understand the practical applications of numbers in their daily school life. I Can Read and Write Numbers: This lesson empowers young learners to confidently read and write numbers, laying a solid foundation for their mathematical journey. If you love this Reception Maths lesson, you’ll be thrilled with my FREE 11 Lesson Reception Maths Pack! Explore a wealth of resources to further enrich your teaching and enhance your students’ learning experiences: FREE 11 Lesson Reception Maths Pack. Get started today and watch your students thrive in their understanding of numbers!

FREE Reception Maths PowerPoint Lesson - ‘More’ and ‘Fewer’- Spring Term Learning Objectives: Counting and writing numbers. Comparing and matching numbers of things. Counting and writing numbers. Comparing and matching numbers of things. If you like this teaching resource, you will really like my FREE Maths Reception teaching pack (11 lessons) - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-powerpoint-lessons-for-reception-students-6167058

This book brings together some of the very best worksheets for teachers and students of English. Whether you are a teacher or a student we hope that you will find something here to inspire you and make English language learning fun and relevant. The worksheets can be photocopied freely and are primarily intended for use with Entry Level students, although they will also provide useful practise for learners at all levels. These worksheets have been written by an experienced English language teacher and used in English classes with learners from a wide variety of countries. At the back of the book is a short collection of fun classroom games that have been similarly tried and tested. Some may be familiar while others are original. In publishing descriptions of these games we are not in any way claiming credit for inventing them or owning them - our aim has been to collect together games that work and get a great response from students.

Talk a Lot - Spoken English Course - Public Domain Book A Great New Way to Learn Spoken English Elementary Handbook • General Information about Talk a Lot Courses • How to Use Talk a Lot Resources • Focus on Connected Speech • Focus on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) • 100% Photocopiable This handbook shows you how to use Talk a Lot materials to learn or teach spoken English, as well as providing background information and practice worksheets on related topics, such as connected speech, sentence and word stress, and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The Talk a Lot course objectives are very simple: • Every student talking in English • Every student listening to and understanding English • Every student thinking in English, and • Every student taking part in class Talk a Lot is structured so that every student can practise and improve English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, word and sentence stress, and interpersonal skills, by working in pairs, groups and one to one with the teacher. The main benefits of Talk a Lot are: • Students have to think in English during lessons in a controlled and focused way • Students learn how to memorise correct English structures naturally, without abstract and unrelated grammar lessons • Students learn how to construct eight different common verb forms, using positive, negative and question forms, as well as embedded grammar appropriate to their level. The verb forms studied are: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Modal Verbs, Future Forms, and First Conditional • Students learn many essential vocabulary words by heart, including word stress and the sounds of English • Students learn how to become more fluent when speaking in English, by joining together words in a sentence using the techniques of connected speech • Students enjoy following a simple and effective method that produces results quickly. This handbook is not intended to be an exhaustive academic work. The aim was to write a brief, helpful guide and pack of resources that would provide a way into practise and language work in the classroom, rather than a dry, analytical manual. For example, I have deliberately avoided confusing jargon when writing about connected speech. Phrases like “bilabial plosive” and “palato-alveolar approximate” – though fun to say – can be studied later, or at the student’s leisure.

I sell these two together at a reduced rate - Buy these and save some money. ESL Worksheets Book 1: 60 Entry Level worksheets for English lessons with answers This book brings together some of the very best worksheets for teachers and students of English. These worksheets have been written by an experienced English language teacher and used in English classes with learners from a wide variety of countries. At the back of the book is a short collection of fun classroom games that have been similarly tried and tested. Some may be familiar while others are original. In publishing descriptions of these games we are not in any way claiming credit for inventing them or owning them - our aim has been to collect together games that work and get a great response from students. Book 2: The second ESL resource book (Intermediate Resources) While the first book was aimed primarily at Entry Level students, this one is aimed at higher level students, either Intermediate Level or Level 1 (ESOL Core Curriculum), depending on how you choose to label them. There are also a few worksheets for practising more basic skills, such as the two Writing Skills worksheets. However, most of the material reflects the higher level, and will provide a wealth of stimulating lessons for students who are starting to become more independent in their learning. With this in mind we have included a brand new section - Test Your Research Skills. Here you will find quizzes on a range of topics that require students to go and do some research, using a library facility, encyclopaedia (whether in CD Rom or old fashioned book form!), or even the internet...