Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
Level 3 teacher with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Masters in Education (learning disabilities and difficulties). Creating resources to assist with differentiation. Fun early childhood resources to inspire.
ee ea ie words - A huge 307 slide PowerPoint direct instruction synthetic phonic lesson teaching the grapheme alternatives for the long sound /ee/. Students are engaged with many different activities that can be used over a week or two and then again for revision.
ee ea ie words includes;
307 slides (includes cover pages)
word and sentence level reading for each different grapheme
graphemes included: ee, ea, ey, y, ie and e-e
polysyllabic words (underlined for you)
phonic dictation slides
editing slides (with answers provided)
homophones
word building (click out of slide show mode to move the letter tiles)
word sorting (click out of slide show mode to move the words)
check for understanding
direct instruction lesson format (lesson intentions, success criteria, tune in, concept building, check for understanding)
answers provided
engaging clipart and activities
tried in my Grade Two classroom
I use this lesson over one week (every day) and then again for revision/warm-ups
You may wish to go through this lesson prior to use. When you press the mouse or space/arow buttons, some pictures or words may appear.
Enjoy this lesson!
phonic lesson for oe sound - A massive 289 slide direct instruction phonic PowerPoint lesson teaching five grapheme alternatives for the /oe/ sound.
phonic lesson for oe sound includes;
graphemes for oe sound; oe, ow, oa, o, o-e
tune in, learning intentions, success criteria, body of lesson, check for understanding
289 slides (includes cover pages)
word level reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (words underlined to show you how to syllabify them)
homophones
phonic dictation
editing (punctuation and spelling)
word building
word sorting
check for understanding
engaging clip art
words or images will appear on mouse click
use the word building and word sorting activities outside of slide show mode to enable movement of word boxes and letters!
You may wish to use this lesson over one or two week and introduce the graphemes slowly. It is up to you. I have used this lesson for my Grade Two class but it is also appropriate for Grade One students requiring extension and Grade Three students.
grapheme alternatives for air sound phonic lesson - A direct instruction phonic PowerPoint lesson that has a massive 200 slides full of reading and plenty of engaging activities!
graphemes include; ear, ere, eer
tune in, learning intentions, success criteria, reading lesson components, check for understanding included
contents page with links to navigate through the lesson easier
word level reading
Polysyllabic words (words underlined in syllables for you)
sentence level reading
dictation (sentence level)
editing
word sorting
word building
195 slides includes cover pages
teacher notes included in some slide show notes
use the moveable slides outside of slideshow mode (e.g. word sorting, word building)
highly engaging and tried in my own Year 2 class
suitable for students between the years 1, 2 and 3 (catch up for year 4)
A fantastic lesson that you can just read as is. Use this to introduce the concept and then each day to revise. You can also choose to do different activities each day, e.g. word building, word sorting, phonic dictation and so forth. It is up to you and what suits your students!
grapheme alternatives for diphthong ear -
graphemes include; ear, ere, eer
tune in, learning intentions, success criteria, reading lesson components, check for understanding included
contents page with links to navigate through the lesson easier
word level reading
Polysyllabic words (words underlined in syllables for you)
sentence level reading
dictation (sentence level)
editing
word sorting
word building
195 slides includes cover pages
teacher notes included in some slide show notes
use the moveable slides outside of slideshow mode (e.g. word sorting, word building)
highly engaging and tried in my own Year 2 class
suitable for students between the years 1, 2 and 3 (catch up for year 4)
A fantastic lesson that you can just read as is. Use this to introduce the concept and then each day to revise. You can also choose to do different activities each day, e.g. word building, word sorting, phonic dictation and so forth. It is up to you and what suits your students! Enjoy.
when to use er ir or ur - A direct instruction phonic PowerPoint lesson that teaches five grapheme alternatives for the sound /ur/. 230 slides.
‘when to use er ir or ur’ includes;
grapheme alternatives include; ur, ir, er, or and ear
tune in, learning intentions and success criteria
mouth articulation slide
word level reading (for all graphemes)
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (words underlined in syllables for you)
phonic dictation
editing
word sorting - click out of slide show mode to use
word building - click out of slide show mode to use
other graphemes slide
check for understanding (includes a variety of questions and activity prompts)
230 slides (includes cover pages)
You may wish to use this phonic lesson over one to two weeks. A good way to use this lesson again is to use this (once taught) as a weekly warm-up lesson!
or grapheme alternatives phonics lesson - A 200 slide PowerPoint lesson for grapheme alternatives; or, aw, au and al
single slide with other alternatives shown
word level reading for each grapheme
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (syllables underlined for you)
phonic dictation activity
word building (use outside of slide show mode to enable the movement of letters)
word sorting (use outside of slide show mode)
editing
checking for understanding (several activities)
engaging lesson
direct instruction layout with learning intentions, success criteria, tune in, the body of the lesson, ample practice and then check for understanding (how much support you provide in the body of the lesson depends on the needs of your students)
all done for you and very engaging for students (these lessons have been trialed in my own classroom)
differentiated levels of words and sentences provided
ai spelling words - A massive 227 slide direct instruction phonic lesson that teaches the grapheme alternatives for the /ai/ sound. PowerPoint format.
ai spelling words include: ai, ay, a-e, a, ei, ey, eigh, ea
tune in
learning intentions
success criteria
teacher slides
word level reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words
phonic dictation
editing
word sorting
word building
check for understanding
direct instruction format
227 slides (includes cover pages)
Please use the word sorting and building activities outside of slide show mode to enable movement. I have included a question mark after each of those tasks so that the students cannot see the answers from the drop down menu. Students need to tap the word (or letter) and then drag it into place. Please use this lesson prior to teaching as some words or arrows will appear when you press the space, enter or mouse button. It is very simple to use.
2D shapes with example - Want a great lesson to teach 20 2d shapes with clarity? Grab this direct instruction lesson. Covers 20 shapes. Choose how many shapes you wish to teach and how much description you wish to cover. A very interactive and engaging lesson. Updated *4th August, 2024. Now includes 243 slides.
2D shape properties powerpoint includes;
2d shapes included; circle, square, triangle, oval, star, rhombus, crescent, heart, hexagon, pentagon, octagon, rectangle, trapezoid, parallelogram, semi circle, decagon, heptagon, nonagon, hendecagon, dodecagon
learning intentions, success criteria and tune in
shape name slides (look and say together)
shape property vocabulary slides * now includes number prefixes
shape properties of each shape explained
shape sort activity
who has the shape?
real world shape pictures section
shape hunt activity
how many sides?
how many corners?
curved or straight?
fun check for understanding activity (e.g. name this shape and guess my shape!)
activities for the class (e.g. draw this shape, make this shape from play doh)
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Please check the slideshow first. Use in slide show mode. When you press the space bar, arrow or mouse button, some words will appear. Use the shape sort outside of slideshow mode.
phonics long oo graphemes - A 194 slide PowerPoint lesson using direct instruction methods to teach the grapheme alternatives for long oo. All the work is done for you.
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
teacher notes slide (notes also found in the notes section of the powerpoint lesson itself)
grapheme alternatives covered include; oo, ew, ou, ui, ue and u-e
word level reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (words underlined in syllables for you)
phonic dictation (sentence level)
editing a phonic sentence
word building
word sorting
checking for understanding
engaging clipart
clear and engaging content tried and tested in my own classroom
This lesson can be used alongside any phonic scope and sequence! Just adapt and use the slides you wish to cover (or use all of them!).
You may wish to go through the slideshow mode first. When you press the arrow, space or mouse button, some words will appear on some slides. Click out of slide show mode to engage the use of the word building drag and drop letters.
phonics words with v powerpoint lesson - A high quality 166 slides direct instruction lesson for the v grapheme alternatives. A great lesson if you are unsure how to teach the grapheme alternatives or just need an engaging lesson that is completely done for you!
phonics words with v powerpoint lesson includes -
166 slides (includes cover pages)
grapheme alternatives include v and ve
word reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (words underlined in syllables for you)
phonic sentence level dictation
word building
check for understanding
Enjoy!
Aboriginal Noongar Vocabulary lesson - PowerPoint lesson that covers many Aboriginal Noongar words. 258 slides. A great lesson to go through regularly and alongside your existing curriculum content. Such an easy way to incorporate Aboriginal culture into your class programs.
Aboriginal Noongar Vocabulary lesson includes:
Who the Noongar people are
foods
animals
places/environment
plants and trees
conversation words
colours
numbers
feelings
body parts
verbs
time words
seasons
weather words
menu page as an easy way to navigate through the large lesson and only cover content you wish to cover
home page on each slide to easily return to the menu page
engaging clipart
learning intentions
success criteria
check for understanding (brief)
phonic differences (some phonic differences between Noongar and Standard Australian English words explained)
257 slides (includes cover pages)
A great lesson to integrate alongside your existing curriculum content
some pronunciations are included (where known)
Enjoy!
Please note: there may be some differences with how the colours grey and white are said
Please note: I regularly revise and update products. Once you purchase, please go pack to your purchase page and redownload so that you get the revised versions.
Aboriginal Noongar Colour Lesson - A great lesson to introduce the Noongar Colours to your students and share the Aboriginal Noongar culture. Grab this 138 slide lesson that does all of the work for you. Includes Australian animals and plants!
Aboriginal Noongar Colour Lesson includes;
138 slides (includes cover pages)
Noongar colours with pronunciation tips
Australian animals or plants for each colour
Learning intentions, success criteria, tune in, content, revise and check for understanding
Engaging clipart
Sentences to read together
A great way to introduce Noongar culture to your students. Please go through the lesson prior to use. When you press the space, arrow or enter key, some text boxes will appear. Run in slide show mode.
Noongar colours - Flashcards to display, use for games or colour sorting! Using colour words may be the easiest way to begin incorporating Aboriginal culture and language into your classroom. These cards are multipurpose and there are four versions. See the details below.
Noongar Colour includes;
28 page pdf printable product
4 different versions for you to choose from
display the flashcards onto a board alongside your students art work
use the flashcards in vocabulary lessons and for quick recall
use the flashcards with no image for colour sorting activities
also contains the word for ‘rainbow’
Enjoy! Please check your printer settings prior to printing (e.g. fit to page or print in printable area).
phonics powerpoint sh ch ss si ci - A 202 slide phonics powerpoint for alternative graphemes covering the /sh/ sound!
Includes:
learning intentions
success criteria
direct instruction lesson format
alternative graphemes; sh, ch, ss, si and ci
two slides with all graphemes listed showing alternatives (with words)
word level reading for each alternative
sentence level reading
polysyllabic word reading (syllables underlined for you)
word building
phonic dictation
editing (sentence level)
word sorting
checking for understanding
202 slides (includes cover pages)
aligns to the evolving science of reading
Use this same lesson every day for 1-2 weeks (you do not have to cover all slides in every lesson as there is a lot of content in there) and then use again for revision 1x a week!
grapheme s sc powerpoint lesson- A direct instruction phonic PowerPoint lesson for the grapheme alternatives for /s/ covering; s, ss, sc and c.
Includes:
grapheme alternatives; s, ss, sc and c
Other grapheme alternatives are shown on one slide (e.g. se, ce and x)
word level reading for each grapheme alternative
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (underlined in syllables for you!)
dictation (sentence level)
word building - movable letter tiles
editing slides (punctuation and spelling errors)
check for understanding questions
grapheme examples shown - one page
articulation - mouth shape
tune in
use this lesson to explicitly teach the concept of alternative graphemes for /s/ but also use as a warm-up once this concept has been covered
Trialled in my own Grade 2 class with success.
Enjoy!
r rr wr rh powerpoint lesson - If you are teaching grapheme alternatives in phonics, this will help make your life easier. This is all done for you. A powerpoint lesson that covers the graphemes; r, rr, rh and wr. 188 slides.
r rr wr rh powerpoint lesson includes;
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
word level reading
sentence level reading
polysyllabic words (underlined for you)
phonic dictation
word building
word sorting
graphemes listed and sorted as an example
check for understanding
engaging slides
188 slides in total (includes cover page)
I use this lesson to introduce the concepts (alternative graphemes are representing the one sound) and then as a warm-up!
direct instruction format
tried and tested in my own class (Year Two)
Enjoy!
Kind regards,
Jennifer
grapheme alternatives for n phonic lesson - An engaging direct instruction phonic powerpoint lesson that covers grapheme alternatives kn, n, gn and nn for the sound /n/. 181 slides.
grapheme alternatives for n phonic lesson includes;
graphemes covered; n, nn, gn, kn
learning intentions and success criteria
tune in
articulation (mouth shape)
air-write
word level reading
sentence level reading
phonic dictation (different level sentences)
polysyllabic word reading
word building (click and drag graphemes)
word sorting
check for understanding
181 slides (includes cover pages)
If you are unsure HOW to teach phonics and have a lot to cover, this is the lesson for you! Enjoy.
Kind regards, Jennifer :)
alternative graphemes for m sound - A 188 slide PowerPoint lesson that teaches students the alternatives for /m/. Includes the graphemes; m, mm, mn and mb.
alternative graphemes for m sound includes:
direct instruction format
graphemes included; m, mm, mb, mn
learning intentions and success criteria
mouth articulation
spelling rules or patterns
polysyllabic words (underlined to show you how to read them)
tune in
word level reading
sentence level reading
phonic dictation slides
word building (moveable letter tiles - click outside of slide show mode for this function)
check for understanding questions/activities
188 slides includes cover pages
Enjoy! Please provide a review.
fun facts about possums - PowerPoint lesson with 76 slides. Photographs and clipart used. A great lesson to engage student learning about Australian possums.
fun facts about possums includes;
79 slides (includes cover pages)
learning intentions & success criteria
habitat
diet
appearance
movement
sound
threatened by…
fun facts
how they are different to opossums
Aboriginal symbol for possum tracks
check for understanding
Enjoy this lesson.
ch and tch activities PowerPoint lesson - This lesson covers the alternative graphemes for the /ch/ sound and uses /ch/, /tch/ and /t/. A wonderful 179 direct instruction lesson that includes interactive slides.
Teacher slide - how to use this powerpoint
Tuning in - phonological awareness (hearing the /ch/ sound in words)
Learning Outcomes & success criteria
Reminder for mouth articulation
Word level reading (ch, tch and t words)
Sentence level reading
Phonic Dictation
Polysyllabic words - line under each syllable for you!
Word building (click out of slide show mode to enable moveable features)
Word sorting
Reminder of all graphemes making /ch/ sound with examples
Check for understanding: questions and write the correctly spelt word onto your whiteboard or booklet
Aligns to the science of reading
Well done!
You can use the entire lesson or just focus on the graphemes you wish to cover (e.g. ch, tch or t)
179 slides (includes cover pages)
Please note: this lesson has been updated (31/7/23) and now includes grapheme alternatives not just the /ch/ digraph.
Enjoy!