I enjoy creating high quality resources to help students achieve their full learning potential. Many of my products contain flexible lesson plans, differentiated worksheets and practical activities and PowerPoint Presentations on a wide range of subjects.
I enjoy creating high quality resources to help students achieve their full learning potential. Many of my products contain flexible lesson plans, differentiated worksheets and practical activities and PowerPoint Presentations on a wide range of subjects.
This comprehensive phonics resource focuses on initial consonant blends fl and fr - CCVC words. Lovely colourful resource to complement the others.
Introduction to Phase 4: Letters and Sounds on CCVC initial consonant blends.
Aimed at: Foundation Stage/Keystage1 and SEN pupils;
A good starting point for pupils who find blends challenging
Ideal resource for ESL pupils and one-to-one and small group teaching.
You can edit the presentations to suit your class.
Different worksheets in this pack.
PowerPoint presentations include whole class activities: -
-writing CCVC words starting with fl and fr
-Whole class word sort - pupils click and drag letters into the correct order to spell CCVC words.
listening activity - Pupils listen to 8 sentences with a mix of fl and fr words. They write the words they hear on their whiteboards or in literacy books.
sorting out jumbled words activity
Pictures and words match up
It also contains:-
Teachers’ Notes
Presentation showing picture of hand to count phonemes for CCVC activities
Lesson Plans (learning objectives, main activities, plenaries) -
All the slides are referred to in the lesson plans.
Phoneme Frame for whole class and group activities - laminate for repeated use
2 sets of Flash cards listing all the CCVC words for fl and fr initial blends-
(1 set shows sound buttons and lines)- laminate for repeated use
Pictures cards and related words - laminate and cut out
Activity worksheets to include cut/paste, drawing lines to match picture to words and a match up activity.
For the higher ability - print off the slides for their activity (use of dictionary optional).
Learning Objectives:
To develop children’s knowledge of initial consonant blends.
To segment and blend CCVC words for reading and writing.
To distinguish between fl and fr blends in listening activity
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File Types: Word, pdf and PowerPoint
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This comprehensive phonics resource focuses on initial consonant blends cl and cr - CCVC words.
In stages, it clearly explains CCVC introduced in Phase 4 Letters and sounds.
Aimed at: Foundation Stage/Keystage1 and SEN pupils;
Pupils who find blends challenging
Ideal resource for ESL pupils and one-to-one and small group teaching.
Editable Presentations to suit your class. Includes new worksheets.
Both PowerPoint presentations include whole class activities: -
-writing CCVC words starting with cl and cr,
-segment/blend words together
listening activity - Pupils listen to sentences and when they hear the CCVC words they write it on their whiteboards or laminated phoneme frames.
sorting out jumbled words activity,
shared reading to insert missing word in text.
It contains:-
Teacher’s Notes for cl and cr blends
Presentation showing picture of hand to count phonemes for CCVC activities
Presentation for initial blend cl (59 Slides)
Presentation for initial blend cr (53 Slides)
2 Easy to follow Lesson Plans (learning objectives, main activities, plenaries) -
All the slides are referred to in the lesson plans.
Phoneme Frame for whole class and group activities - laminate for repeated use
2 sets of Flash cards listing all the CCVC words for cl and cr initial blends-
(1 set shows sound buttons and lines)- laminate for repeated use
Pictures cards and related words - laminate and cut out
Differentiated worksheets for pupils that need support and for more able pupils.
Cut and paste activities
Further activities- Lay out a mixture of cl/cr pictures and words for groups to match up.
Extend activity to include bl and br picture/word cards for children to sort.
As suggested in the Teacher’s Notes - for initial blend ‘cl’ you could print off slides 12,28 and 40 and laminate for pupils to make CCVC words independently.
For initial blend ‘cr’ you print off slides 12, 26 and 34 and laminate for pupils to make CCVC words independently.
Learning Objectives:
To develop children’s knowledge of initial consonant blends.
To segment and blend CCVC words for reading and writing.
File Type: Word format, pdf and PowerPoint
Related resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-initial-blends-bl-and-br-ccvc-words-presentations-lesson-plans-activities-dictation-11400262
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This comprehensive phonics resource focuses on initial consonant blends bl and br CCVC words. In stages, it clearly explains and demonstrates CCVC to pupils.
Aimed at: Foundation Stage/Keystage1 and SEN pupils;
Pupils who find blends challenging
Ideal resource for ESL pupils and one-to-one and small group teaching.
Teaching format in both presentations are similar - includes whole class activities - practise writing CCVC words, segment/blend words, listening activities, sorting out jumbled words activity.
It incorporates letters/sounds, consonant digraphs and vowel digraphs learnt in Phase 3 in order to make CCVC words.
It contains:-
Teacher’s Notes (x2)
Presentations to recall letters and sounds
Presentation showing picture of hand to count phonemes for CCVC activities
Teaching Presentation for initial blend bl (54 Slides)
Teaching Presentation for initial blend br (54 Slides)
2 Detailed Lessons Plans (learning objectives, main activities, plenaries) -
All the slides are referred to in the lesson plans.
Phoneme Frame for whole class and group activities - laminate for repeated use
2 sets of Flash cards of words (1 set shows sound buttons and lines)- laminate
Pictures cards and related words - laminate and cut out
Differentiated worksheets for pupils that need support and more able pupils.
Cut and paste activity sheets
Learning is reinforced by cut/paste activities.
There are cloze activities - pupils choose a suitable word to complete sentences.
Additional Practical activities - Match words to pictures for just bl- blends
Match words to pictures for just br- blends
For revision- Lay out a mixture of bl/br pictures and words for children to match up.
Learning Objectives:
To develop children’s knowledge of initial consonant blends.
To segment and blend CCVC words for reading and writing.
Related phonics:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-revision-of-digraphs-sh-ch-th-ng-ck-ph-wh-presentation-lesson-plan-activities-11382757
Suitable for Foundation classes, Keystage 1/Lower Keystage 2, SEN and ESL children, individual/smaller sessions for children that need extra support.
This comprehensive resource is a review of the digraphs - sh, ch, th, ng, ck, ph and wh.
It aims to consolidate the pupils learning of the digraphs by saying the sounds, listening, sorting, shared reading and writing activities.
There are practical activities - Just print and laminate pictures, flashcard words and the circles with each digraph onto card paper for repeated use.
The PowerPoint Presentation (20 slides) contains:-
Whole class activities such as slide view animation of the digraph as they whirl in - children say the sounds;
Audio - children listen to the words and decide which digraph each word contains;
Click and drag to sort pictures under the correct digraph heading;
Shared reading text - look for the digraphs and true/false comprehension activity;
There is an extra sorting activity presentation - print off slides 1 and 2 and children can do this activity at their tables instead of the click and drag activity in the main Presentation.
Other resources:-
Lesson Plan (learning objectives, activities and plenary)
-Teachers’ Notes describing what you can do with the resources
Flashcards of words to laminate
Pictures cards to laminate for various activities
Large circles containing each digraph to be laminated for various activities
Cut/paste sorting activities
Worksheets on sorting and listing and writing sentences
Handwriting template sheet to practise digraph joins
Reading strips containing the digraphs - useful for small reading groups. Students search for the digraphs and for additional work they can draw pictures to go with each sentence.
To complement this resource you will find large flashcards at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/digraph-flashcards-wh-ph-sh-ch-th-ng-and-ck-11367425
**This phonics resource focuses on the digraphs ph and wh. **
Aimed at: Foundation/Keystage 1, SEN students, EAL and ESL students.
Content
Lesson Focus: Digraph 'Ph’
PowerPoint Presentation (includes whole class activities) - click/drag mouse to match pictures/words; unscramble jumbled words;
Listening tasks - (click on speaker icon) - See a preview of one of the slides.
Lesson Plan (include learning objectives and plenary) - slides are referred to in the plan
Differentiated worksheet activities - cut/paste activities, trace over dots.
Differentiated Extension worksheets
Flashcard and pictures (extended practical activities)
Set of flashcards showing highlighted digraph
**Lesson Focus: Digraph ‘Wh’ **
PowerPoint Presentation (includes whole class activities) - click/drag mouse to match pictures/words;
Audio -there are listening tasks in the presentation - see example Slide 3 in preview pane
Lesson Plan (including learning objectives and plenary)- slides are referred to in the plan
Differentiated worksheet activities - Cut/paste activities, trace over dots.
Differentiated Extension worksheets
Flashcard and pictures (extended practical matching activities)
Set of flashcards showing highlighted digraph
Revision on both ph and wh digraphs:
PowerPoint Presentation (includes whole class activities and audio/ listening tasks)
Lesson Plan (lesson objectives and plenary)
Cut and paste sorting activity - ph or wh
Differentiated extension worksheets
Word Search and Solution on digraph ph
Word Search and Solution on digraph wh
The additional resource to go with this pack are A4 size flashcards with pictures/words in print and cursive writing:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/digraph-flashcards-wh-ph-sh-ch-th-ng-and-ck-11367425
Time-saving flashcards for phonic work.
The digraph being learnt is highlighted in red.
The writing is in print and joined up.
Foundation/Keystage 1, SEN and ESL/EAL pupils.
Just print and laminate these large digraph picture cards.
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Revision of digraphs sh ch th ng ck ph and wh
Digraphs Ph and Wh
This resource can be for Keystage 1 and lower Keystage 2; ESL/EFL Students
This resource pack covers noun and verb agreement using the verb to be and reviewing prior knowledge of plural endings of nouns.
Worksheets can be used as grammar revision or homework.
**There are 3 PowerPoint Presentations. **
Presentation 1 - Reviews what are nouns and verbs. Includes whole class activity.
Presentation 2 - Covers singular and plural nouns and verb agreement is/are.
It includes whole class activities.
Presentation 3 - This deals with completing sentences with was or were to agree with singular and plural nouns - It includes whole class activities.
**Also includes: **
Teacher’s Notes on how to use the resource and the content of the worksheets
**- 21 Worksheets (with pictures): **
completing sentences with is or are;
changing singular sentences to plural;
changing plural sentences to singular.
**
21 Worksheets (without pictures) for more able students. **
completing sentences with is or are;
changing singular sentences to plural;
changing plural sentences to singular.
The worksheets are organised so that each set deals with the different noun plural changes.
**- 14 Differentiated Worksheets (with/without pictures) as extension activity **covering was/were - Students decide which verb to write - was or were to complete the sentences so that it makes grammatical sense.
The words to be changed are highlighted in yellow for those children that need support.
Learning Objectives: Develop students’ understanding of singular and plural and to know that nouns agree with their verb.
4 pages duplicated for US Spelling.
This resource pack is on the theme of All About Me - PSHE link.
Updated with PowerPoint Name Spinner
You can use it as an icebreaker in the first week of term to find out about your students and they can find out about each other’s similarities and differences.
<strong>Content</strong>
Teacher’s Notes
Learning Objectives and starter activity
How to use the PowerPoint Presentation generator questions/names
PowerPoint Presentation to randomly generate questions - I have typed in the questions. Start the Slide Show and then click on From Beginning icon. Press the ‘s’ key to stop and the PowerPoint will automatically stop on a question. Start the generator again by pressing the spacebar.
PowerPoint Presentation to randomly select names in your class - I have set up the presentation - just type in the names of your students and save. Then as above go into Slide Show and then click From Beginning. The presentation will randomly generate the names. Press the ‘s’ key to stop and the PowerPoint will automatically stop on a name. To start the generator again hit the spacebar.
It is a good idea to save the PowerPoint as another name ‘Save As’ so that you retain the original.
38 Question cards - A selection of question cards to print, laminate and cut out -this resource can be used with Activity Sheet 3 or use in the suggested activity in the Teacher’s Notes.
Additional activity sheets are in the form of activity sheets 1, 2 and 3.
<strong>Learning Objectives: </strong>
To recognise the differences that exist between us
To know that we are similar in different ways
To express personal preferences
File type: Word format and pdf (question cards)
UPDATED - Includes PDF Format of all worksheets, lesson plans and word search solutions.
This colourful resource is a detailed introduction to teaching split digraphs.
There are 5 PowerPoint Presentations - which includes whole class activities.
<strong>Each presentation focuses on a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e split digraphs. </strong>
<strong>The phonic pack also contains: </strong>
5 lesson plans - slides are referred to in the plans - includes objectives and key questions.
Differentiated activities - filling in split digraph letters, write sentences, word searches, correcting misspelt words (highlighted), e.g. hoem, tiem.
Solution to the word searches
Practical activities making split digraph words on laminated strips.
Split digraph strips, letters a-z, consonant digraphs and consonant blends - to be laminated and cut out.
Flashcards for teaching
Teacher’s Notes
If you only require worksheets only, visit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/split-digraphs-phonics-worksheets-keystage-1-11589999
Goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phase-3-phonics-consonant-digraphs-vowel-digraphs-trigraphs-presentations-worksheets-activities-11073647
File type: Power Point, Microsoft Word and PDF
This bundle contains 6 sets of resources to organize your classroom.
It also includes ready-made flashcards for whole class teaching.
It comprises:
Cardinal numbers
Ordinal numbers
Colors
2D/3D Shapes displays
Subject displays/Labels for objects around the classroom
Editable classroom ‘Helpers Today’ poster
And much much more!
This bundle contains 6 sets of resources to organise your classroom and extra worksheet activities to reinforce topic areas.
It also includes ready-made flashcards - for whole-class teaching.
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It comprises:
Cardinal numbers
Ordinal numbers
Colours
2D/3D Shapes displays
Subject displays/Labels for objects around the classroom
Editable Birthday Display
And much much more. Please see individual description on products in this bundle.
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Phase 2 - 6: Letters and Sounds - English - Appendix 1 - Spellings
Preparation: Print, laminate and cut out - use with dry-wipe pen for continuous use.
Year 1 high frequency words and tricky words phases 2 to 6 and common exception words in large lettering and dotted words for tracing over.
Read the word below, then practise writing the word.
Great resource for children to take home to practise reading and writing a selection of words.
Help prepare student for a spelling test.
Useful resource to give to children who are learning English as a second language. Give them two or three words to learn and practise writing and/or incorporate into lessons.
Learning Objective: To read, write and spell common and tricky words.
File Type: pdf.
This resource relates to colour displays around the classroom or art area.
You can increase to A3 for a larger display.
<strong>Content:</strong>
• ‘Colours’ Poster for display
• ‘Colour Mix’ Poster for display
• ‘What’s your favourite colour?’ Poster
• 11 Posters for display naming the colours: red, blue, white, orange, brown, pink black, grey, purple, yellow and pink
• 11 Flashcards naming all the colours
• 6 ‘What colour does …… and …. make?’ Posters
• 2 Sets of worksheets for each colour (total: 22)
There are various methods to get a brown mixture- I’ve chosen red and green in the display. Children can experiment during art lessons or when colouring.
Question card displays - What is your favourite colour?, What colour does yellow and red make?
<strong>There are also two sets of worksheets for each of the colours.</strong>
Worksheet 1: Children draw and label four things for each of the colours.
Worksheet 2: Children colour in the blank splash with the correct colour and then draw and label four things relating to that colour.
You may be interested in Colour Activities:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/colour-activities-tasks-and-sorting-into-colour-groups-cut-paste-it-link-eyfs-reception-yr1-sen-11881979
File Type: Word and pdf.
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This resource relates to room visuals that you can display in your classroom or art area.
There are also two sets of worksheets for each of the colors.
Worksheet 1: Children draw and label four things for each of the colors.
Worksheet 2: Children color in the blank splash with the correct color and then draw and label four things for that color.
<strong>Content:</strong>
• ‘Colors’ Poster for display
• ‘Color Mix’ Poster for display
• ‘What’s your favorite color?’ Poster
• 11 Posters for display naming the colors: red, blue, white, orange, brown, pink black, gray, purple, yellow and pink
• 11 Flashcards naming colors
• 6 ‘What color does …… and …. make?’ Posters - What color does red and green make?
• 2 Sets of worksheets for each color (total: 22)
File Type: Word and pdf.
You may be interested in: Color Activities for PreK/K
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/color-activities-tasks-and-sorting-into-color-groups-cut-paste-prek-kindergarten-11881996
This is resource is on the topic of Sikhism. It is an introductory booklet that aims to cover the key features of the Sikh religion including the the K’s.
Ideal resource for revision/assessment.
It contains a contents page, glossary of terms and texts with sub-headings and questions.
The booklet can be ‘dipped’ into as a non-fiction resource depending on what you are teaching.
**Topics covered: **
-Guru Nanak - Founder of Sikhism (First Guru)
-Guru Gobind Singh - Founder of the Khalsa and the Five Ks (Tenth and last human Guru)
-The Meaning of the Five Ks
-What happens in a Gurdwara?
-Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh holy book)
-The Khalsa baptism (Amrit ceremony)
-The Langar
-Seva
-Ik Onkar symbol
-The Khanda symbol
-The Nisham Sahib (Sikh flag)
There are a mixture of direct questions, questions which require inference, multiple choice questions with tick box, labelling and ICT work (finding out more information). (In total 45 questions). Pupils are referred to the pages they need to look at to obtain the answers.
Includes Specimen Answer booklet.
Learning Objectives: To explore the Sikh religion and to understand it beliefs and practices and the meaning of its symbols. To understand why some Sikhs look similar in their appearance.
Desired Outcome: That pupils get a good overview of the Sikh religion.
This reading comprehension bundle includes 4 lovely fiction stories.
The vocabulary is age-appropriate and children are encouraged to work out the meaning of words in the context of the story.
The subject matters are familiar to the children and so there are cross-curricular themes.
The booklets cater for all level of readers - The Chase being the easiest.
Booklets 2 are divided into sections. So each paragraph is followed by questions.
Some of the questions require the reader to 'read between the lines'.
Not only is a child's comprehension assessed but other English key skills are incorporated.
The resource can be given to more able pupils to work on independently.
The booklets can also be used in guided reading sessions. The questions are extensive so the children can answer a set of questions in one session and do another set of questions in another session.
This is a reading comprehension resource. The story is also presented on PowerPoint as an option to display the text.
Ideal for end of term assessment.
Useful as a task for children to be getting on with as an independent activity.
Suitable for Reception (easy vocabulary) and KS1/Lower Grade KS2.
The reading comprehension contains:
Booklet 1 - 17 questions
Booklet 2 - 14 questions
Content:
- Questions on the text.
- Tick box statements - Multiple choice.
- Inserting capital letters/full stops activity.
- Dictionary work - the meaning of ‘stray’ used in the story
- Rewrite in a different tense (verbs are highlighted) - six verbs are used in the short story.
- Making Inferences based on the text.
- Answering questions that require an explanation.
Specimen answers provided.
Learning Objectives: Develop pleasure in reading
Answering and asking questions
Making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done
File: pdf (Sassoon font) and Windows word format if you need to edit.
This reading comprehension resource contains two booklets. Story title - A Rainbow.
Ideal for end of term assessment.
Useful as a task for children to be getting on with as an independent activity.
Booklet 1 - 18 questions - The questions are at the end of the text.
Booklet 2 - 14 questions - The questions are in sections.
Reading comprehension tasks cover:
Questions on the text to be answered.
Tick box - multiple choice statements
Punctuation (capital letters/full stops)
Jumbled words from the text
List the compound words in the story (there are 6)
Questions on who are the characters/how do we know they are speaking.
Inference/Reading between the lines to answer a question.
Give an explanation to a question
Specimen answers provided.
Learning Objectives: Develop pleasure in reading
Answering and asking questions
Making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done
File types: Microsoft Word format and pdf. formats.
UPDATED NEW COVER IMAGE
This is a reading comprehension resource which entails close reading and inference.
Ideal for Easter (new beginnings) and reading assessment.
Suitable for Keystage 1 and 2.
The reading comprehension is in two parts.
Booklet 1 contains:-
Part 1 - 12 questions
Part 2 - 11 questions
Booklet 2 contains only Part 1 - You may want to differentiate and give some children Booklet 2.
Reading Tasks:
- Questions on the text.
- Tick box statements - Multiple choice.
- Sorting verbs and nouns under the correct headings.
- Word work - Circle the word that means the same as 'ushered' in the context of the story.
- Making Inferences based on the text.
- Explain reasons for their answers - use 'because'.
Specimen answers provided.
Learning Objectives: Develop pleasure in reading
Answering and asking questions
Making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done
File type: pdf (Sassoon fonts - choice of different 'k's) and Windows word format if you need to edit.
Images royalty free from Microsoft Clipart.
Reading comprehension passage with questions and exercises.
Text is also on PowerPoint Presentation - Option for whole class reading.
Suitable for KS1/Lower Grade KS2.
Reading comprehensions - There are 14 questions and 11 questions respectively.
Use the cover sheet to make a lovely reading comprehension booklet.
**Covers: **
Looking for answers in the text
Tick box statements
Punctuation
Correct spellings
Rewrite in a difference tense
Inference
Explain their answers
Specimen answers provided.
Learning Objectives: Develop pleasure in reading
Answering and asking questions
Making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done
Images royalty free from Microsoft Clipart.