I am a teacher who has worked with SEND pupils, especially those with literacy problems. I have also taught English as a foreign language. For several years I worked with Easylearn publishers, developing resources for children struggling with English and Maths. I am one of the creators of the Froggy Match-it phonics app, which helps beginner readers to learn to read and spell effectively.
I am a teacher who has worked with SEND pupils, especially those with literacy problems. I have also taught English as a foreign language. For several years I worked with Easylearn publishers, developing resources for children struggling with English and Maths. I am one of the creators of the Froggy Match-it phonics app, which helps beginner readers to learn to read and spell effectively.
The three Puzzle it Out books offer a variety of motivating word puzzles and games. The Puzzle it Out books appeal to a wide age range, from the very young to older pupils who are still having problems with phonics. They can be used alongside any phonic programme. Many activities are ideal for collaborative work in pairs or groups. Little teacher intervention is required and many sheets have a ‘grown up’ feel. Book 1 concentrates on consonant-vowel-consonant words,double final consonants and adjacent consonants. Book 2 looks at long vowel phonemes, including alternative spellings and split digraphs. Book 3 deals with vowel phonemes not covered in book 2, e.g. vowels modified by r, and ow as in cow. Previously sold through Easylearn.
These 3 books provide direct practice in the rules of grammar and enable pupils to use a range of punctuation correctly. First Stop covers the first, basic elements of punctuation: capital letters and full stops, uses of capitalisation and question marks. It is excellent for younger pupils and those with special needs and is suitable for a wide age range. Vocabulary is limited and the motivating tasks can be completed independently. Stop it! comprises a practical, ready- made supply of punctuation exercises and covers use of full stops, capital letters, apostrophes, speech marks etc. Stop it, Editor! covers similar areas to Stop it! but in a more editorial style. This book is full of tasks pupils enjoy, such as finding mistakes, marking and correcting texts. It is perfect to use alongside Stop it! as it consolidates skills using a different approach.
First of 2 books to develop pupils’ understanding of the non-literal, figurative and metaphorical use of language. Idioms, similes, metaphors and proverbs are included. Both books are useful for children with language difficulties and those new to English, and appeal to a wide age-range, from KS2 upwards. Previously available through Easylearn.
Phonic Ladders consists of puzzles to practise phonics and is a useful addition to any structured phonics scheme. Each page has a ladder puzzle where the pupil changes letters to make new words. CVC words, double letter endings, vowels diagraphs and adjacent consonants are included. 45 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.
The two Spell Well books help pupils to learn the strategies, rules and conventions they need for accurate spelling. They focus on the phonemic and morphological principles which govern word construction. The series is suitable for a wide age range. A structured approach is taken, with activities that fit in well with many phonics and spelling programmes. The activities are suitable for independent or supported work. They can be used as class, group or individual activities and are ideal as homework tasks. Spell Well 2 has mostly a morphological focus and looks at verb tenses, plurals, comparatives and pronouns, as well as common prefixes and suffixes. Another book is available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
The three books in this graded series will help children who struggle with punctuation and need extra practice. The series deals with punctuation basics using a very simple, straightforward format. The books include the kind of tasks that children enjoy, such as multiple choice and editing. The worksheets are ideal for preparing your pupils for grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Book 1 covers full stops and capital letters for sentences, plus capital letters for names and ‘I’. Two further books looking at more advanced aspects of punctuation are available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
The two On the Write Track books contain sentence construction work for beginner writers with stimulating images to help independent writing. Both books have a similar format and are useful for a wide range of pupils at an early stage of literacy. The sheets can also be used for Speaking and Listening work. Previously available through Easylearn.
The 4 Read, Find, Write books are ideal for the crucial stage when children start to segment and blend words and learn high-frequency words. Book 1 uses short phrases and introduces a small number of common words. The sheets have been successfully used with KS1 and 2 children, who really enjoyed using them. The graded books are suitable for all beginner readers. The straightforward layout and slow, steady progression make the books particularly suitable for children struggling with literacy who can use the sheets independently. This series fits in well with ‘Letters and Sounds’: the 4 books cover the 100 first words. Each book includes dictation and record/assessment sheets. 3 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn
Number Book 4 deals with counting, reading, writing and ordering numbers to 20. The 106 sheets are attractive and easy to use and provide plenty of variety. The book includes a section on numbers eleven to twenty as words and the final section lays the foundations for work on place value. Number Book 4 enables pupils to work independently and is invaluable for group and paired work. Six other books available. Previously available through Easylearn.
Number Book 5 deals with number bonds to and within 20. Pictorially represented additions and subtractions in the book make it ideal for a wide range of pupils. There is a section on number lines and many sheets help develop the recall of number bonds, which is essential for mental maths work. The 106 worksheets use a wide variety of approaches. Six other books available. Previously available through Easylearn.
Encourage independent narrative writing with the 50 More Write Reason worksheets. This is one of a series of two books which enables pupils to use simple structures to produce sentences. The activities encourage independent narrative writing, from sentence formation to story writing. Both books enable pupils to write at different levels and for different purposes and have a wide appeal. The series is also useful for comprehension, speaking and listening and grammar work. Another book, Write Reason, is also available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
An endless supply of effective games! 10 different bingo and lotto games, covering a wide range of phonic skills, are included in this value-for-money, copiable product. The games are extremely quick and easy to make and the simple bingo format ensures time is not wasted on learning how to play. This full-colour resource can be used for lots of phonics activities. Previously available through Easylearn.
The sheets and tasks help pupils to focus on the three letters b, d,and p and to discriminate between them, and are ideal for those pupils who have persistent problems with letter reversals. All three books are suitable for less-skilled readers. Book 1 is particularly suitable for beginner readers and can be used by pupils who have just learnt the single letter graphemes/phonemes. Book 2 can be used by pupils who have just learn to read and spell words with long vowel phonemes and adjacent consonants. Book 3 contains a variety of phonic constructions and is more suited to older pupils. The straightforward layout and clear instructions enable pupils to work independently. Each of the 3 books includes a different, useful mnemonics sheet plus colour sheets with which you can make a game. Previously available through Easylearn.
Second in a series of 6 books that make the most of budding writing skills. The 25 topics in each book are ideal for early sentence writing, and the 6 books are crammed full of things that primary school pupils love to write about. Each sheet is highly motivating, enabling pupils with very limited writing skills to produce an attractive piece of work. Write About the Picture is easy for pupils to understand and use and requires minimal teacher assistance. Previously available through Easylearn. Book 2 topic titles include: The Bike Ride, The Park and Dinosaurs.
Number Book 2 is ideal for pupils beginning work on addition. A variety of approaches is included, ranging from simple addition of two sets of objects to using a number line. Vocabulary, presentation and content are all carefully designed for pupils with special needs and early learners. The 106 worksheets will help children learning to add to 10 and are ideal for intervention programmes. Six other books available. Previously available through Easylearn.
Stories to improve sequencing and text comprehension, each with a three-part text to put in order. Each story has two versions: one with simpler text and more limited vocabulary, which is useful for less-confident readers. Suitable for KS1 plus older pupils with less-developed literacy skills. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.
Helps to develop and consolidate phonic skills. Little non-phonic writing is required and the clear, easy format enables independent working. Successfully used with older students struggling with phonics to help them to catch up or to give them a fresh start. Ideal for revision and homework and suitable for a wide age range.
The 40 pages in book 1 concentrate on c-v-c words, double final consonants, sh and ch and the long vowels ai, ee, igh, oa and oo. Previously available through Easylearn. First in a series of three books covering most phonic skills taught in school.
The two Animal Outlines books are full of pictures of the animals that pupils like to write about and are suitable for fictional and non-fictional writing. The clear sheets give extra confidence and motivation. There is a list of general key words at the front of the book, and additional words given for each animal. Animal Outlines is great for English and topic work. Book 1 includes wild animals. One other book looking at pets, garden, farm and working animals is available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
The two Animal Outlines books are full of pictures of the animals that pupils like to write about and are suitable for fictional and non-fictional writing. The clear sheets give extra confidence and motivation. There is a list of general key words at the front of the book, and additional words given for each animal. Animal Outlines is great for English and topic work. Book 1 includes pets, garden, farm and working animals. One other book looking at wild animals available. Previously sold through Easylearn.
The three books in this graded series will help children who struggle with punctuation and need extra practice. The series deals with punctuation basics using a very simple, straightforward format. The books include the kind of tasks that children enjoy, such as multiple choice and editing. The worksheets are ideal for preparing your pupils for grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Book 1 covers full stops and capital letters for sentences, plus capital letters for names and ‘I’. Book 2 revises punctuation dealt with in Book 1 plus looks at question and exclamation marks and the use of commas for lists. Book 3 examines simple speech punctuation and the uses of the apostrophe for possession and some contractions. Previously sold through Easylearn.
