Welcome to my shop! As a dedicated teacher with over a 10 years of experience, I strive to provide fellow educators with a wide range of resources, mostly free of charge. Your support is greatly appreciated and motivates me to create even more materials. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments—I’d love to know what resources you’re looking for! Together, we can make teaching even more rewarding.
Welcome to my shop! As a dedicated teacher with over a 10 years of experience, I strive to provide fellow educators with a wide range of resources, mostly free of charge. Your support is greatly appreciated and motivates me to create even more materials. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments—I’d love to know what resources you’re looking for! Together, we can make teaching even more rewarding.
Writing Unit: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
This engaging writing unit, inspired by Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man, develops a range of key writing skills:
Descriptive Settings: Pupils will begin by writing vivid descriptions of the eerie and atmospheric settings from the story, focusing on sensory details and rich vocabulary.
Wanted Poster: Using their descriptive skills, pupils will create a wanted poster for the Iron Man, detailing his appearance, traits, and the potential “dangers” he poses.
Debate: Pupils will engage in a class debate, exploring whether the Iron Man is a hero or a threat, practising persuasive speaking and writing techniques.
Letter Writing: Pupils will take on the role of a character from the story, writing a letter to the authorities or another character to express their viewpoint about the Iron Man.
Menu: In a creative twist, pupils will design a menu for the Iron Man, inspired by his unusual eating habits, incorporating imaginative ideas and humour.
This unit offers a mix of imaginative and practical writing activities, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love for storytelling.
Unit Overview: Yokki and the Parno Gry
This six-week unit, based on Yokki and the Parno Gry, guides pupils through developing key writing skills:
Week 1: Introduction to the story and exploring descriptive language.
Week 2: Crafting descriptions using subordination and coordination.
Week 3: Understanding key features of descriptive writing and making inferences.
Week 4: Oral storytelling, focusing on retelling the story and describing settings.
Week 5: Planning a narrative using the Boxed-Up Method to structure ideas.
Week 6: Writing and completing their narratives, incorporating rich language and refining their work.
The unit includes adaptive worksheets, structured activities, and engaging resources, making it ideal for diverse classrooms. Perfect for developing descriptive and narrative writing skills while fostering creativity.
In Week 6, pupils will bring their narratives to life by completing their stories based on the plans developed in the previous week. They will focus on writing in full sentences, using subordination and coordination to create more complex and engaging narratives. Pupils will incorporate rich descriptive language and key features of storytelling, such as dialogue, to add depth to their characters and settings. Editing and revising will also be introduced, encouraging pupils to refine their work and ensure their narratives are cohesive and captivating. Support resources are included to guide all pupils in achieving their best outcomes.
In Week 5, pupils will focus on narrative writing by planning their own stories inspired by Yokki and the Parno Gry. Using the Boxed-Up Method, they will break their narratives into clear sections, including the introduction, build-up, problem, resolution, and ending. Pupils will draw on their descriptive writing skills to create vivid settings, compelling characters, and engaging plots. Planning activities will ensure pupils structure their ideas effectively, laying the groundwork for a well-developed story. Adaptive templates are provided to support all learners in organising their narratives successfully.
Yokki and the Parno Gry Week6:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13160011
In Week 4, pupils will focus on oral storytelling by retelling the story of Yokki and the Parno Gry. Through structured activities, they will practise sequencing events, using descriptive language to bring the settings to life, and incorporating key story details. Emphasis will be placed on vivid descriptions of settings, inspired by the original text, to build their storytelling confidence. Pupils will then use these skills to collaboratively create and share their own imaginative retellings. Adaptive support is included to ensure all pupils can fully participate and succeed.
In Week 3, pupils will focus on writing detailed descriptions by analysing the key features of descriptive writing, such as sensory language, figurative expressions, and varied sentence structures. They will also practise making inferences from the text to deepen their understanding of the characters and settings, using these insights to enhance their own writing. Activities will encourage pupils to draw conclusions from clues in the story and translate these ideas into their descriptive work. Adaptive tasks are included to ensure all learners can engage meaningfully with the objectives.
This unit focuses on descriptive writing, inspired by the magical storytelling in Yokki and the Parno Gry. Students will develop their skills in crafting vivid imagery using sensory details and rich vocabulary. They will also refine their sentence structure by incorporating subordination (e.g., “although,” “because,” “if”) and coordination (e.g., “and,” “but,” “so”) to create complex and compound sentences.
In Week 2, lessons will include a detailed exploration of the characters and settings, guiding students to describe them vividly. An adaptive worksheet is included to support learners of all levels, ensuring that every student can successfully engage with the task and make progress in their writing.
Yokki and the Parno Gry Week 1
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/yokki-and-the-parno-gry-week-1-writing-unit-13154084
A Little Wandle PowerPoint for parents is a presentation designed to help parents understand the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds phonics program used in many primary schools. It typically covers:
What is phonics? Explains how children learn to read by connecting sounds with letters.
How Little Wandle works: Details the program’s structure, including daily phonics lessons, reading practice, and assessments.
What parents can do to help: Offers practical tips and resources for supporting children’s reading development at home.
Examples of activities: Shows examples of phonics games, blending activities, and decodable books used in the program.
These presentations are often used during parent workshops or information evenings to ensure parents are well-informed and equipped to support their child’s literacy journey. They aim to build a strong partnership between school and home for the benefit of the child’s reading success.
Phonics Phase 2 training pack:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13152039
The Little Wandle Fluency Programme helps children in Years 2 and 3 become confident, fluent readers. It builds on the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds phonics programme, using a carefully chosen selection of engaging chapter books.
Here’s what makes it special:
Gradual Progression: The programme features 10 fluency levels with increasing word counts, supporting children as they develop reading stamina and speed.
Engaging Books: A diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles by top authors and illustrators keeps children motivated to read.
Teacher Support: Downloadable lesson plans and word sheets help teachers deliver effective fluency instruction.
Essentially, Little Wandle Fluency bridges the gap between learning phonics and becoming a truly independent reader.
The Little Wandle Fluency Programme helps children become confident, fluent readers. It builds on the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds phonics programme, using a carefully chosen selection of engaging chapter books.
Here’s what makes it special:
Gradual Progression: The programme features 5 fluency levels with increasing word counts, supporting children as they develop reading stamina and speed.
Engaging Books: A diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles by top authors and illustrators keeps children motivated to read.
Teacher Support: Downloadable lesson plans and word sheets help teachers deliver effective fluency instruction.
Essentially, Little Wandle Fluency bridges the gap between learning phonics and becoming a truly independent reader.
Fluency 2-5:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13157831
Editable - KS1 Writing Cover Page
This simple yet effective KS1 Writing Cover Page is designed to help young learners structure their work neatly and consistently. It clearly indicates:
Where to write the date: Ensuring uniformity across all work.
Space for the Learning Objective (LO): Perfect for sticking or writing the lesson focus.
Clean, child-friendly design: Easy for students to follow independently.
An ideal addition to your classroom resources to encourage good presentation habits in early writers!
KS2 Writing Cover Page:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13159781
Dive into the captivating world of Yokki and the Parno Gry with this editable week-long resource. Perfect for primary classrooms, it includes:
Predicting: Activities to infer what might happen next in the story.
Grammar Focus: Lessons on expanded noun phrases, adjectives, and verbs to enrich writing.
Asking Questions: Developing curiosity and comprehension through thought-provoking prompts.
This resource supports literacy skills while immersing children in the rich narrative of Yokki’s journey. Ideal for sparking creativity and building confidence in reading and writing.
Yokki and the Parno Gry- Week 2:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13159994
The Tower of London, a historic landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site, has stood for nearly 1,000 years as a royal palace, prison, and symbol of British history. Its imposing walls housed some of the most infamous prisoners in history, but not all stayed confined. Tales of daring escapes, such as those of John Gerard, who fled using a rope smuggled into his cell, or the Earl of Nithsdale, disguised in women’s clothing, add an element of intrigue to its legacy. These incredible stories highlight both the resilience of the prisoners and the Tower’s fascinating past as a place of both oppression and ingenuity.
Ignite a love of reading with this exciting Phonics Phase 3 resource! This comprehensive pack includes a variety of engaging worksheets and activities designed to reinforce key phonics skills. Perfect for independent work, small group activities, and homework. All powerpoints are editable.
This comprehensive Phonics Phase 2 Teacher Training Pack is designed to equip educators with everything they need to deliver effective, engaging, and systematic phonics lessons for young learners. Perfect for schools, individual teachers, and tutors, this resource aligns with the Letters and Sounds framework and is tailored to support early reading success.
This free resource will supplement this resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/little-wandle-parent-powerpoint-13157835
What’s Included:
Detailed Guidance for Teachers
A step-by-step overview of Phase 2 phonics, including the progression of letter-sound correspondences, blending and segmenting strategies, and key milestones to track pupil progress.
Interactive Training Presentation
A professionally designed, editable Keynote/PowerPoint presentation to deliver engaging CPD sessions. Includes visuals, sound clips, and practical activity ideas.
Printable Resources
Flashcards, sound mats, letter formation sheets and blending/segmenting activities ready to print and use in lessons.
Assessment and Tracking Templates
Tools to evaluate pupils’ phonics progress and pinpoint areas for additional support.
Why Choose This Pack?
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use materials reduce planning time.
Evidence-Based: Developed using proven methods to boost phonics attainment.
Versatile: Ideal for new teachers, experienced educators, or those looking to refresh their approach.
Professional Touch: Perfect for CPD sessions or inset days.
Empower your team to confidently teach Phonics Phase 2 and set your pupils on the path to reading success! Download your pack today and inspire confident, capable readers.
In this exciting Iron Man writing unit, students explore prediction skills, practice using similes and create an engaging wanted poster based on the text. This week’s resources include both Active Inspire Flipcharts (previously used) and new PowerPoint slides with updated content for more recent lessons.
Week 3:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/iron-man-by-ted-hughes-year-3-4-writing-unit-week-3-13151758
This week’s resources include engaging activities exploring the Iron Man, focusing on creative writing, problem-solving, and STEM challenges. Dive into persuasive letters, imaginative menus, and engineering tasks, all designed to spark curiosity and develop critical thinking skills in an exciting and interactive way!
I’ve included a previous flipchart that i made on active inspire and a new powerpoint which is slightly more detailed as a ppt file.
Outcome: Debate, letter and writing a menu
In this exciting Iron Man writing unit, students explore prediction skills, practice using similes, and ideas of a wanted poster based on the text. This week’s resources include both Active Inspire Flipcharts (previously used) and new PowerPoint slides with updated content for more recent lessons.
Stay tuned as additional writing weeks will be released soon, covering the full progression of the unit. If Week 1 was helpful, we’d love to hear your thoughts—please leave a comment and rating to help us improve further!
Week 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13151776
This resource is designed to help practice Phase 2 phonics sounds and includes worksheets and workbooks to reinforce learning. It provides activities that focus on blending, segmenting, and recognizing initial sounds, helping children build a strong phonics foundation through engaging, hands-on practice.
Includes:
Flash cards
Editable powerpoints
Worksheets
Handwriting formation
Phonics sounds presentation
Phonics worksheet booklet
A writing unit on Oliver Twist is a fantastic choice for engaging Year 5 students and even younger pupils in Key Stage 2! Charles Dickens’ classic tale not only introduces students to rich language and historical context, but it also provides a platform to explore empathy, social issues, and character development in their writing.
