I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall within a boho inspired classroom.
Included:
-Boho look bunting which says maths working wall
-headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, WAGOLL, challenge and questions.
-Numbers 0-20: one number per card. Each card has the number in digits, a ten frame and the written word.
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included is a bunting flag with an apple and another with a sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic. I reuse them again and again. So once the board is set up it’s very easy to change and add to as often as required.
I have this same display but in bright stripes if you’re after something more colourful.
This resources goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-questions-12710835
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-corner-area-display-boho-colours-12887795
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Introduce the use of possessive apostrophe with singular nouns using this resources. There is a short introduction and 10 activities to meet the criteria of using an apostrophe with a singular noun.
Included are:
sorting activities
practice writing activities
spot the mistake
marking activities
Each worksheet includes a challenge to ensure greater depth learning.
These are the slides I use with my year two children when classifying animals from a woodland habitat. In part 1 animals are simply divided into two groups: vertebrates and invertebrates.
Included:
lesson slides
A sorting worksheet included in two formats. One with words to sort and another simpler one with pictures.
A sample of what writing in the topic would look like.
Word bank
Knowledge organiser
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classifying-animals-part-2-year-2-12072195
Three great resources to help you meet the learning outcomes for living things and their habitats. Classifying animals parts 1 and 2. In part 1 children will classify vertebrates and invertebrates from a woodland habitat. In part 2 children will further classify vertebrates from a woodland habitat. Each part contains a worksheet in words and with pictures plus examples of writing children can undertake within the subject. Habitats is about getting children ready to write about how animals, from the woodland, are suited to their habitat. It includes picture prompts, examples of what the writing could look like and a word bank. Lots of challenge in each resource allowing for greater depth learning.
Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall.
Included:
bunting which says ‘maths working wall’
headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, challenge and questions.
13 maths talk posters to develop explanations
The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included are a flag with a heart and another flag with an apple and sweet little chalk board.
The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/working-wall-numbers-0-100-12318569
Explore Geography Skills for Key Stage 1 with our engaging resource. Dive into a lesson starter designed to sharpen directional language by identifying the locations of diverse British Islands. From the Isle of Wight to the Shetland Islands, students will navigate through geography with ease. Cap off the lesson with an exciting no-prep challenge, encouraging pupils to collaborate and enhance their directional prowess with a partner. Get ready to chart a course through the world of geography!
Included is a 15 page PDF lesson starter.
This resource works well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/islands-geography-for-ks1-12168489
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mapping-for-ks1-12198063
Enhance your classroom with our vibrant, easy-to-display question prompts designed for teachers and students. Each A4 sheet features a single question framed with a simple, eye-catching design on a colorful background. Perfect for warm-ups, number talks, collaborative thinking, and plenaries, these questions will spark engagement and critical thinking among students. Scatter them across tables for group discussions, or prominently feature them on your maths working wall for continuous inspiration. Laminate for durability and reuse, ensuring these versatile question prompts remain a staple in your teaching toolkit year after year. Ideal for creating an interactive and dynamic learning environment.
Included:
13 questions; each in an A4 poster.
These display questions coordinate perfectly with resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635
Enhance your classroom with our vibrant set of 24 Harvest-themed Construction Cards. Designed to captivate young minds, each card features a bold, high-quality image that highlights either a physical or human feature, making it an excellent tool for integrating geography into play. With 12 physical features and 12 human features, these cards help pupils develop a deeper understanding of the world around them while engaging in creative construction activities.
Perfect for tough spots or construction areas, these durable A5-sized cards are versatile and can also be used to create an eye-catching display. Encourage hands-on learning and spatial awareness with this engaging resource, ideal for embedding geography skills in a fun and interactive way.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harvest-festival-display-12527598
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harvest-festival-12178503
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843
Here are the resources I use with my students to learn about the structure of trees (parts of a tree) and the differences between coniferous and deciduous trees. There are opportunities for children to answer questions with a talk partner or as a class to develop their ideas for writing. Included within the lesson starters is a sample of what their writing might look like and a few prompts for the student to use to keep them on track. To aid in starting to identify trees, I’ve included a lesson starter about identifying and describing an oak tree. There is a word bank and worksheet for this task.
Included:
Lesson starter on structure of a tree (parts of a tree) PDF
Lesson starter on types of trees (conifer and deciduous) PDF
Word bank/word mat
Lesson starter on identifying an oak tree (PDF)
Oak tree worksheet
You might also like:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-diets-carnivore-herbivore-and-omnivore-ks1-12278108
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/habitats-writing-for-science-12063557
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These are the resources I use when teaching patterns. These lesson starters and worksheets enable children to identify, extend and describe patterns.
Included:
Lesson starter 1 - Recaps repeating patterns from EYFS and introduces identifying increasing and decreasing patterns. (19 page pdf)
Lesson starter 2 - introduces extending patterns (22 page pdf)
Lesson starter 3 - Introduces describing the terms of a given pattern. To explain the rule the terms are following.
3 worksheets - one for each lesson starter.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/open-ended-investigations-12254570
Here are the resources I use when I introduce the au sound to my pupils.
Included:
word mat
flash cards in words and pictures (can also be used for display for matching games)
roll and read game
3 worksheets
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eigh-sound-introduction-phase-5-phonics-12336131
These resources introduce the eigh phoneme to young learners.
Included:
eigh word mat
eigh flash cards in words and pictures
3 worksheets
roll and read game
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-exception-words-read-and-roll-game-year-1-12285122
These resources introduce the ei phoneme (as the long a sound) to young learners.
Included:
ei word mat
ei flash cards in words and pictures
3 worksheets
roll and read game
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/eigh-sound-introduction-phase-5-phonics-12336131
Introducing our CVC word Construction Cards. This comprehensive set features over 70 engaging cards, providing ample ideas and prompts for hands-on construction. Each set includes two versions: one with vivid images accompanied by the corresponding word, and the other solely featuring the written word. Designed to foster construction play, these cards also serve as a valuable tool for developing decoding skills among pupils.
Explore a multitude of construction materials such as LEGO, blocks, dough, and more with these versatile cards. Sized approximately A6, they are perfectly suited for tough spots or labeling pupils creations. Unlock endless possibilities for creative expression and skill-building with our CVC Construction Cards.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843
Available for free:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-area-set-up-12897587
Open ended maths investigations are vital for allowing opportunities for pupils to use their developing skills.
Included here are investigations for:
fractions of number and shapes
measurement including length, time and mass
addition with regrouping
Each investigation is differentiated 3 ways to meet the needs of your classroom and allow for challenge. These are perfect for home learning too.
Introduce your little learners to this exciting CVC Christmas worksheet pack. Designed specifically for EYFS or lower KS1 pupils, this engaging resource features 15 worksheets that help children use their phonics skills while having fun.
The worksheets encourage letter sound recognition, letter formation, spelling practice, and the development of early reading skills in a playful, hands-on way.
The pack also includes corresponding answer sheets, making it easy for teachers and parents to assess progress and provide support where needed. Perfect for individual practice or group activities, this resource is an ideal addition to any EYFS phonics curriculum.
Key Features:
15 worksheets focused on phonics and letter sounds
Corresponding answer sheets for easy assessment
Encourages spelling, letter recognition, and early reading
Fun, themed activity to keep young learners engaged
Suitable for both classroom and home learning environments
Give your pupils the tools they need to become confident in their letter sounds with this delightful worksheet pack.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-learning-fun-maths-worksheet-bundle-13117292
Here are the common exception words for year 1. Bold lettering and a simple black and white frame. Great for display or flash card use.
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-flash-cards-or-display-cute-crayons-12166345
Questions to display that teachers and students can ask. Each question is displayed in its own cute frame on a natural hessian look background. One question per A4 paper. These are great for warm ups, number talk, thinking together and plenaries. They will get your students talking about their maths work and explaining their answers. I like to display these questions around my maths working wall. Laminate them and they can be used again and again.
Included:
13 questions which can be applied to many different lessons.
This resources goes well with:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-natural-hessian-12708007
and
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-display-natural-hessian-12569705
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Here are lesson slides to introduce herbivores. This 20 page PDF explains to ks1 pupils what herbivores are and what they eat. Included are lots of images and explanations. There are three true or false questions about herbivores at the end which can be used by talk partners or for a plenary to your lesson.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-diets-carnivore-herbivore-and-omnivore-ks1-12278108
Here is an updated introduction to prefixes. I use this with my year 2 class to meet the requirements of the national curriculum. There are 5 activities which could be completed whole class or in small groups. Alternatively the activities can be printed off as worksheets. Each activity has a challenge included ensuring greater depth learning.
You might also be interested in:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12570369
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-introduction-year-2-12045130