Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity. “Ask Around: Essential Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Key Features: Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary. Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster. Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Each set of verb sheets covers essential verb tenses in both asking and answering formats: Simple present tense third person singular (What does he do? He verbs or +es) Simple present tense with the modal verb can (What can she do? She can verb) Present continuous tense (+ing form) (What is he doing? She is verb+ing) Simple future tense using auxiliary will (What will she do tomorrow? Tomorrow, she will verb) Simple past tense (What did he do yesterday? Yesterday, he verb+ed) Present perfect tense 1st & 2nd person with auxiliary have/h (Have you ever verb? Yes, I have verb) Identifying and articulating V1 (base form), V2 (simple past), and V3 (past participle) Blank version with just clipart for additional questions or usage Matching flashcards Progressive Levels: 6 sets of question sheets, each with 15 verbs and 9 different verb tense practice versions. Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading. Flashcards Included: Includes 100 matching flashcards for both direct teaching and various flashcard games, perfect for EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Versatile Usage: Ideal for primary school level grammar lessons in the Kagan “Find Someone Who” format. Why Choose “Ask Around: Essential Verbs”? This resource seamlessly integrates essential verb practice with social English, creating a dynamic learning environment. By focusing on verbs and progressing through levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends and feel a sense of belonging. Once familiar with the format, EAL learners can engage independently, allowing others to continue their grade-level work. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool supports EAL students effectively. Also see EAL Newcomer Classroom Nouns and Verbs And phonics vocabulary workbook

Dinosaur Research Scavenger Hunt Posters and Game Cards Transform your classroom into a prehistoric paradise with our meticulously crafted Dinosaur Research Scavenger Hunt Posters and Game Cards! Key Features: 28 beloved dinosaurs featured across 14 fact-filled posters Research note-taking cards and gamified ‘Top Trumps’ Pokémon-style game cards included Carefully researched, double-checked, and classroom-tested content Both Metric and Imperial measurements included in download Comprehensive Poster Set: Triassic Period (2 versions: illustrated and listed with short descriptions) Jurassic Period (2 versions: illustrated and listed with short descriptions) Cretaceous Period (2 versions: illustrated and listed with short descriptions) Herbivorous Dinosaurs Carnivorous Dinosaurs Piscivorous Dinosaurs Omnivorous Dinosaurs Weight Comparison Height Comparison Length Comparison Fossil Discovery Locations Dinosaur Appearances Fascinating Dinosaur Facts Vocabulary Glossary Enhanced Learning Experience: Most posters are double or triple A4 size for easy viewing Interesting footnotes in accessible language Key dinosaur technical vocabulary maintained Helpful infographics and maps Icons used to enhance tricky vocabulary Alternating font colours for easy list tracking Black and white illustrations Versatile Use: Print and display around the classroom for an engaging scavenger hunt Use as a comprehensive dinosaur research resource Encourage independent learning and fact-finding skills Bonus Materials: Research note-taking paper with helpful icons 6 colourful variations of Pokémon/Top Trumps-style game cards Game rules for interactive learning Bring the Mesozoic era to life and ignite your students’ passion for palaeontology with this all-in-one dinosaur research adventure! Looking for specific components? Check out these related resources: Only need the game cards and blank research papers? Game Cards and Research Papers Want just the Vocabulary and Fascinating Fact Posters? Dino Vocab Posters Dinosaur Non-Chronological Reports

Enhance your students’ understanding of grammar with this comprehensive set of Task Cards, Sorting Cards, and Worksheets designed to teach: Countable and Uncountable Nouns, Quantifiers (How Much/How Many), and Determiners (a, an, some, any). What’s Included: 60 Task Cards for Countable and Uncountable Nouns 60 Task Cards for Quantifier Questions (How Much or How Many) 60 Task Cards for Determiners (a, an, some, any) Sorting Cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable 27 Differentiated Worksheets (A4 and A5 versions) Differentiated 3 Levels of Difficulty: Tailored to different skill levels - Easier, Mild, and Tricky - ensuring all learners are challenged appropriately. Engaging: Students can select the correct answer on each task card and record their responses on the provided answer sheets, making this activity perfect for individual practice, small group collaboration, or even homework assignments. Sorting Cards: Perfect for Sorting: Includes cards for categorizing nouns as Countable or Uncountable. Versatile Use: These cards are not only great for sorting activities but can also be used for display purposes, enriching your classroom environment. Differentiated Worksheets: Comes with matching worksheets where learners can color or circle their answers- perfect for reinforcing concepts in class or at home. With 180 task cards in total, differentiated activities, versatile sorting cards, and comprehensive worksheets, this set offers extensive practice for varied levels of learners. An organised ZIP file with folders and clear file names is also included in the download.

Boost your students’ dinosaur knowledge with this engaging “Dinosaur Vocabulary and Fascinating Facts” poster set! This pack includes: Dinosaur Vocabulary Poster (2 A4 pages): Clear, illustrated definitions of key dinosaur terms Black and white drawings for easy printing Famous Dinosaurs Fact Poster (3 A4 pages): 28 most renowned dinosaurs with striking illustrations Two intriguing facts per dinosaur Perfect for: Classroom displays Dinosaur-themed scavenger hunts Enhancing research skills Ignite curiosity and make learning about prehistoric life fun and accessible with these versatile, printer-friendly posters! Looking for more prehistoric resources? Want to add a game element? Check out my Dinosaur Research Game Cards For a COMPLETE dinosaur learning experience, explore my Full Dinosaur Research Scavenger Hunt Pack Dinosaur Information Texts

Simile Matching Cards: Enliven Your English Lessons! Are your pupils as puzzled as a hedgehog in a balloon factory when it comes to similes? Illuminate their understanding like a lighthouse on a foggy night with my engaging “Simile Matching Cards” resource! What’s Included: 66 illustrated similes 6 A4 pages, each with 11 similes Two common simile structures: “As [something] as a” “Like a” Visually Appealing: Each sentence card features key words illustrated in an engineered text style, making them stand out like a toucan in a penguin colony! This unique design helps emerging readers and EAL learners grasp concepts as easily as a duck takes to water. Perfect for: Key Stage 2 English Early Key Stage 3 English (Year 7) Supporting EAL learners Literacy intervention groups Benefits: Develops creative writing skills Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension Supports visual learners and kinesthetic learning styles Makes learning as enjoyable as a day at the seaside! Don’t let similes puzzle your pupils like a jigsaw with missing pieces. With these Simile Matching Cards, they’ll be as comfortable with figurative language as a bird in flight.