These are the slides I use with my year 2 children following on from their work on vertebrates and invertebrates. With this resource students will learn to further classify vertebrates into mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. I use animals from a woodland habitat. Included: lesson slides worksheet with sorting activity in two formats (worded and pictorial) two challenges (ensuring greater depth learning) example of what writing in the topic might look like word bank simple knowledge organiser You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classifying-animals-part-1-year-2-12071852 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/habitats-writing-for-science-12063557

Here is a little introduction to arrays. There are three resources. Part 1 has lots of pictures of real life arrays as well as the traditional arrangement of dots. Each with a frame to write multiplication equations. The part 2 resource has lots of arrays made of clip art style pictures with a frame to write multiplication equations. Part 3 has further explanation of arrays and array work presented in various styles ie. in pictures, dots, etc. There is also a template for children to use to make and draw their own array. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also be interest in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fractions-3-open-ended-investigations-12058545

Enhance your students’ understanding of the concept of “one less” with this comprehensive set of worksheets designed for a week-long practice! What’s included: -5 worksheets, each tailored with two levels of differentiation -Every worksheet features a stimulating challenge to promote critical thinking -An open-ended investigation activity to deepen comprehension Ideal for classroom use or as homework assignments, these worksheets effectively reinforce the fundamental concept of “one less,” serving as an introduction to subtraction. Engage your students in meaningful learning experiences with this valuable resource. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/stem-sentences-for-the-maths-working-wall-12353527

Task cards can be given as an activity, as something pupils do if they finish early, as a plenary or can be given as a challenge at the end of an activity. These 48 task cards have been designed for Key stage one children. They are ready for home learning too as there is no prep. They include: -identifying and naming shapes -describing differences between two shapes -identifying the shape that does not belong in the group and explaining why -describing how two shapes are similar -identifying what shape is created when two shapes are joined together -Identifying shapes in a given picture -Complete a shape pattern -identify a given shape in a pattern beyond the pattern given -explain if a sequence of shapes is correct or incorrect Some teachers like to laminate the cards. I like to put a pack of cards on each table so children can self select their work. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/open-ended-investigations-12254570

This is the introduction I use with Key stage 1 pupils for Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day). What’s included: Introduction slides (14 page PDF) with information and pictures including what is lent, how it is celebrated here and in other places, the origins of pancake day and how it is celebrated. A sorting activity: for lent and not for lent A sample of what writing within the topic might look like A word mat to support writing 3 worksheets and answer pages simple knowledge organiser You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-symbols-ks1-12084396

Here we have an Easter display, ready to be printed, which shows the symbols of Easter including: spring flowers, lilies, chicks, bunnies, eggs, lambs, palm leaves and hot cross buns. Bold images can be used to encourage discussion and relate back to the Easter story. Laminate these PDF labelled pictures and you can use them again and again. I’ve also included some Easter bunting in pastel colours which says “Happy Easter” If you like this resource please have a look in my shop for my other Easter items including Shove Tuesday and Symbols of Easter. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-symbols-ks1-12084396 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shrove-tuesday-12254546

These clip cards are a great way for students to practice adding prefixes to root words. 32 cards are included; each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it. I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. These cards are great for talk partner work, think-pair-share or in a tough spot. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson. These are perfect for KS1 pupils but may be helpful for your lower KS2 pupils too. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-possessive-apostrophe-12080332 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-introduction-year-2-12045130

These clip cards are a great way for students to practice reading CVC words. Over 70 cards are included; each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it. I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. These cards are great for talk partner work, think-pair-share or in a tough spot. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson. These are perfect for EYFS pupils but may be helpful for your lower KS1 pupils too. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-roll-and-read-game-12560636 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

Here are over 60 clip cards for initial sounds. This is a great phonics activity for early years or for some key stage 1 pupils. It encourages children to hear the initial sound in a CVC word. Once the initial sound is established children can then blend and read the word. This is great in a tough spot for continuous provision or as a table top activity. I like to laminate these as they can be used with clips or with dry erase felt tips. Inlcuded: Over 60 clip cards - initial sounds You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-clipcards-12828829 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

Write the Room is a fun and engaging activity for students as it gets them up and moving around. Students hunt for words around the room and record each one on their recording sheet. How to use this product: Choose which card set you would like your students to practice. -Print the cards and laminate so they can be used again and again. -Attach the recording sheets to clipboards. -Tack the cards around the room or in your outdoor area. Alternatively, you can put them in a tough spot or messy bin. The students will search the room for the words. When they find it they will write it on their recording sheet. -If you wish to reuse the recording pages just laminate them and allow pupils to record using a felt tip. Included are: 5 different games of write the room (12 cards per set) recording sheets answers If your school follows RWI phonics. These write the room game cards match with word time reading 1.3. They include the words: bin, cat, kit, cot, mud, can, up, bad, cup, in, an, top, dig, sit, mat, gap, tip, pat, on, and, sad, pin, got, dog, pan and mad You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/write-the-room-word-time-reading-1-2-12889820 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-write-the-room-12869496

Write the Room is a fun and engaging activity for students as it gets them up and moving around. Students hunt for words around the room and record each one on their recording sheet. How to use this product: Choose which card set you would like your students to practice. -Print the cards and laminate so they can be used again and again. -Attach the recording sheets to clipboards. -Tack the cards around the room or in your outdoor area. Alternatively, you can put them in a tough spot or messy bin. The students will search the room for the words. When they find it they will write it on their recording sheet. -If you wish to reuse the recording pages just laminate them and allow pupils to record using a felt tip. Included are: 4 different games of write the room (12 cards per set) recording sheets answers If your school follows RWI phonics. These write the room game cards match with word time reading 1.2. They include the words: mat, sad, at, mad, dad, sat, pin, got, dog, it, pat, gap, sit, dig, on, tip, pan, and. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-bundle-12828908

Dive into the captivating realm of fish with these extensive teaching slides tailored for KS1 learners. This 32-page PDF resource explores the attributes, environments, and distinctive features of fish, accompanied by vivid images and concise descriptions to captivate young minds. Delve further with included examples of writing on the topic, providing inspiration and guidance for students. Conclude your exploration with three interactive true or false questions, ideal for stimulating group conversations or summarizing the lesson. Elevate writing exercises using provided examples and a convenient vocabulary mat. Included: 32 page PDF teaching slides vocabulary mat You might also be interested in this resource on amphibians: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/amphibians-for-ks1-12979841 or this resource on reptiles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reptiles-for-ks1-13008455

Explore our collection of 26 engaging cards designed to spark creativity and inspire hands-on construction activities around the theme of houses and homes. Each card features a bold image depicting a house or home along with a “I can build a …” challenge to engage students. Perfect for stimulating imaginative building projects using LEGO, blocks, dough, or any other materials, these cards are sized at approximately A5. Their convenient size makes them ideal for tagging creations, use in tough spots, or incorporating into small world play. Unleash endless creativity and learning with our Houses and Homes Construction Cards—an essential addition to any construction toolkit. Included in the Pack: 26 cards featuring image 1 cover card for easy pack organization

Write the Room is a fun and engaging activity for students as it gets them up and moving around. Students hunt for words around the room and record each one on their recording sheet. How to use this product: Choose which card set you would like your students to practice. -Print the cards and laminate so they can be used again and again. -Attach the recording sheets to clipboards. -Tack the cards around the room or in your outdoor area. Alternatively, you can put them in a tough spot or messy bin. The students will search the room for the words. When they find it they will write it on their recording sheet. -If you wish to reuse the recording pages just laminate them and allow pupils to record using a felt tip. Included are: 5 different games of write the room (12 cards per set) recording sheets answers If your school follows RWI phonics. These write the room game cards match with word time reading 1.4. They include the words: bed, met, fan, lip, log, fun, bad, cup, dig, can, top, sat,get, fat, let, had, hit, hen, pin, it, at, mud, cot, bin, an, tip, hit, hen, pan, in, on, gap, dog, and, up, dad, up, cat, kit You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/write-the-room-word-time-reading-1-2-12889820 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-write-the-room-12869496

This fun shape sorting activity is perfect for your nursery, reception or SEN classroom. The adorable hands-on shape activities are perfect for your math centers. Use it for both independent or small group activities. Included: 12 match the shape cards which are provided in both colour and printer friendly black and white versions 12 2D shape clip cards 6 real life shape mats and pictures of real objects to sort and match to the given shape Matching cards: I like to laminate these so they can be used again and again. Some teachers like to take the matching cards a step further by adding velcro. It’s up to you. To use lay out the shape cards and pupils match the cards to their given shape. The black and white version can be used as an assessment or pupils may enjoy colouring their own set to personalise it. Clip cards: The children identify the shape using a paper clip or clothes peg to the matching shape. The game includes 12 cards and can be modified to fit the needs of your students by adding or removing cards. Real life shape mats: I like to laminate these. Pupils can first identify their shape on the mat and then go on to sort out the real life pictures which match the shape on the mat. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/heavier-and-lighter-clip-cards-12561853 or https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/numbers-to-10-clip-cards-12564821

These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of one more using a multiple choice system. 43 cards are included which cover the concept of one more using various visual representations, with missing addends and on a number line. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it. I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/number-bonds-to-10-clip-cards-12536968

These clip cards are a great way for students to practice their knowledge of one less using a multiple choice system. 43 cards are included which cover the concept of one less using various visual representations, with missing addends and on a number line. Each card has three possible answers. Students select the correct answer by clipping a clothespin, peg or paper clip to it. I like to laminate these cards so students can simply circle the correct answer using a dry erase marker. Alternatively, you can print these on paper to hand out to your class at the end of the lesson; pupils circle the correct answer and hand in as a great exit ticket or plenary to the lesson. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/one-more-clip-cards-12558593