As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
The Silver Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about The Roman Empire and Two Emperors, One Conquest whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Silver Pack:
• A Text
• A Teacher Presentation
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
• A wordsearch
• A Crossword
• A Colouring Pages
• A Just Tick It - An adaptive resources for reluctant writers
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
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The Bronze Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with ‘How To Make A Christmas Pudding’ whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
Email me @ bitesizeEducation01@gmail.com
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources.
Please complete this form to share your thoughts.
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The Bronze Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with ‘A Serious Letter To Santa’ whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
Email me @ bitesizeEducation01@gmail.com
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources.
Please complete this form to share your thoughts.
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The Bronze Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with ‘The Lost Star of Everlight’ whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
Email me @ bitesizeEducation01@gmail.com
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources.
Please complete this form to share your thoughts.
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The Bronze Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with ‘The Magic of Christmas: Santa’s Story’ whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
Email me @ bitesizeEducation01@gmail.com
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources.
Please complete this form to share your thoughts.
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Bring the magic of Christmas into your phonics lessons with this festive resource pack! Perfectly aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, these “print-and-go” texts promote independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension. Each engaging story is designed to spark curiosity while reinforcing essential Year 1 reading skills.
Key Features
Christmas-themed texts with comprehension questions.
Aligned to Little Wandle phonics phases for maximum curriculum fit.
Includes tricky words and phonics patterns for targeted practice.
Develops reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
Easy “print-and-go” format for stress-free preparation.
Fun for whole-class, small-group, or independent work!
Also see:
Christmas Pack 1
Christmas Pack 2
Christmas Pack 3
Christmas Pack 4
Christmas Pack 5
Get a discount and buy the Christmas Bundle!
Bring the magic of Christmas into your phonics lessons with this festive resource pack! Perfectly aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, these “print-and-go” texts promote independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension. Each engaging story is designed to spark curiosity while reinforcing essential Year 1 reading skills.
Key Features
Christmas-themed texts with comprehension questions.
Aligned to Little Wandle phonics phases for maximum curriculum fit.
Includes tricky words and phonics patterns for targeted practice.
Develops reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
Easy “print-and-go” format for stress-free preparation.
Fun for whole-class, small-group, or independent work!
Also see:
Christmas Pack 1
Christmas Pack 2
Christmas Pack 3
Christmas Pack 4
Christmas Pack 5
Get a discount and buy the Christmas Bundle!
Bring the magic of Christmas into your phonics lessons with this festive resource pack! Perfectly aligned with the Little Wandle Phonics programme, these “print-and-go” texts promote independent reading, phonics recall, and comprehension. Each engaging story is designed to spark curiosity while reinforcing essential Year 1 reading skills.
Key Features
Christmas-themed texts with comprehension questions.
Aligned to Little Wandle phonics phases for maximum curriculum fit.
Includes tricky words and phonics patterns for targeted practice.
Develops reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
Easy “print-and-go” format for stress-free preparation.
Fun for whole-class, small-group, or independent work!
Also see:
Christmas Pack 1
Christmas Pack 2
Christmas Pack 3
Christmas Pack 4
Christmas Pack 5
Get a discount and buy the Christmas Bundle!
The Bronze Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with ‘The Raven Who Saved Christmas’ whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
Email me @ bitesizeEducation01@gmail.com
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources.
Please complete this form to share your thoughts.
Feedback
The Bronze Package
These NO PREP activities are perfect for students in Year 4. The resources allow students to get in the festive mood for Christmas with ‘The Robin’s Christmas Gift’ whilst still developing their comprehension skills.
Included in the Bronze Pack:
• A Text
• A comprehension activity with 2 pages of questions
• An extension activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use or self marking
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These resources are great for:
• In class learning
• The Reading Corner
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers.
If you would like to purchase silver pack add on which includes:
A presentation
A Colouring Page
A Wordsearch
A Crossword
A Just Tick It Activity - For reluctant writers
Email me @ bitesizeEducation01@gmail.com
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
I would love to hear your ideas about guided resources.
Please complete this form to share your thoughts.
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Perfect for classrooms focusing on guided reading and ideal for teaching students in an engaging, meaningful way during Black History Month or any time of the year!
Empower your students with a comprehensive guided reading experience featuring influential Black history figures, such as Simone Biles
**Also Available: **
Floella Benjamin
Lenny Henry
Marcus Rashford
Martin Luther King Jr
Special Offer: Purchase and review any single lesson or the full bundle, and receive a FREE Stevie Wonder Lesson — this is an exclusive resources not available for purchase!
What’s Included?
Guided Reading lesson, Comprehension text, Question sheet and Answer sheet
Develop these key skills:
Fluency and Expression Practice
Vocabulary Building
Synonym Development
True or False Challenges
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Critical Thinking Exercises: Encourage deeper thinking through the “Answer it, Prove it, Explain it” model, helping students develop their reasoning and evidence-based responses.
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This Dictation resource is a key part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed to reinforce and apply spelling skills in context.
It complements other resources in the programme, such as “Dots and Dashes” for segmenting words, sight vocabulary recall, and spelling games.
Through structured dictation exercises, students practise spelling rules, prefixes, suffixes, and sight words they’ve learned. This resource helps solidify their understanding and accuracy, supporting confident spelling across all areas of literacy. Consider acquiring the other parts of the programme to provide a comprehensive spelling education.
Also see:
Dictation Units 1 - 8
Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8
Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4
Spellings Games Years 3&4
Spelling Rules Units 1- 8
Word Changes Units 1 - 8
Worksheets Units 1 - 8
Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills.
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This Spelling Games resource is an engaging part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), tailored for Years 3 and 4. It offers a variety of interactive games designed to reinforce spelling skills, making learning fun and effective. These games help students practise spelling patterns, sight words, and rules in an enjoyable and dynamic way.
This resource works seamlessly with other parts of the programme, such as Dots and Dashes for segmenting words, Dictation exercises, and sight vocabulary practice. By integrating play into spelling practice, students build confidence and proficiency in their spelling abilities.
Also see:
Dictation Units 1 - 8
Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8
Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4
Spellings Games Years 3&4
Spelling Rules Units 1- 8
Word Changes Units 1 - 8
Worksheets Units 1 - 8
Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills.
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This Sight Vocabulary resource is a crucial part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed specifically for Years 3 and 4. It focuses on helping students recall and accurately spell high-frequency words they encounter regularly in their reading and writing.
This resource complements other components of the programme, such as Dots and Dashes for segmenting words, Dictation exercises, and spelling games. By mastering sight vocabulary, students improve their fluency and confidence in spelling, which is essential for overall literacy development.
Also see:
Dictation Units 1 - 8
Dots & Dashes Units 1 - 8
Sight Vocabulary for Years 3 & 4
Spelling Games Years 3 & 4
Spelling Rules Units 1 - 8
Word Changes Units 1 - 8
Supporting Worksheets Units 1 - 8
Look out for future Units 9 - 14 and special focus skills.
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This Dots and Dashes resource is an essential part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), specifically designed to help students segment words into their individual sounds. By breaking down words into phonetic components, children can better understand spelling patterns and sound-letter correspondences.
This resource pairs perfectly with other components of the programme, such as Dictation exercises, sight vocabulary recall, and spelling games. By mastering segmentation with Dots and Dashes, students build a strong foundation for accurate spelling, which they can apply across all literacy activities.
Also see:
Dictation Units 1 - 8
Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8
Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4
Spellings Games Years 3&4
Spelling Rules Units 1- 8
Word Changes Units 1 - 8
Worksheets Units 1 - 8
Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills.
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This Spelling Worksheets resource is an essential part of our spelling programme (UK spellings), designed for Years 3. These worksheets provide targeted practice to reinforce key spelling skills, such as adding prefixes and suffixes, segmenting words with Dots and Dashes, and applying spelling rules.
These worksheets are designed to complement other parts of the programme, including Dictation exercises, word changes, and spelling games. By using these worksheets, students can solidify their understanding of spelling patterns and enhance their proficiency in spelling through consistent practice.
Also see:
Dictation Units 1 - 8
Dot & Dashes Units 1 - 8
Sight Vocabulary for Years 3&4
Spellings Games Years 3&4
Spelling Rules Units 1- 8
Word Changes Units 1 - 8
Worksheets Units 1 - 8
Look out for future Units Units 9 -14 and special focus skills.
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Claim your FREE Christmas Gifts. LIMITED TIME DEAL!
** Get 3 FREE Reading Bundle work £12**
The Robin’s Christmas Gift
The Raven Who Saved Christmas
The Lost Star Of Everlight
Each Pack includes an interesting story, and 2 pages of questions which focus on Vocabulary, Retrieval and Inference. The answers are also included.
As an extra treat you can also get the Adventure Game Book “Escape From The Mountain Of Shadows” for FREE for a Limited time.
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Unlock the world of literacy with our comprehensive educational resource designed around the classic tale of “Snow White.” Perfectly tailored for Year 4 students, this interactive package includes a wealth of activities to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
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What’s Inside:
A Presentation - focus on fluency and expression, vocabulary, different questions types, and critical thinking exercises.
Questions - focus on Vocabulary, Retrieval, and Inference.
Answers
Why Choose Our Resource?
Tailored for Year 4: Content is perfectly pitched for the reading level and cognitive abilities of Year 4 students.
Interactive and Engaging: Activities that go beyond rote learning to truly engage students in their educational journey.
Comprehensive Coverage: From vocabulary and comprehension to critical thinking, this resource covers all key areas of literacy education.
Bring the magic of “Cinderella” to your students today with this expertly designed educational tool!
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Cinderella
Hansel & Gretal
Rapunzal
Snow White
The Emperor’s New Clothes
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Guidance for guided reading book bands also linked to lexiles.
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Reading book band tracker for the whole class from EYFS to Year 6. Track the progress from year to year based the end of year expectations for reading.
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