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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.

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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Aliens Are Not Adapted To Earth (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Aliens Are Not Adapted To Earth (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Aliens Are Not Adapted To Earth. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Aliens Are Not Adapted To Earth, in blue level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/final-consonant-blends-and-double-consonant-endings-aliens-are-not-adapted-for-earth-12178939 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course. Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills. First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve. Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning. Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero. 14 pages
A Strange Meeting: Complete The Story (SATs And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years
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A Strange Meeting: Complete The Story (SATs And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years

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Write an ending to the story ‘A Strange Meeting’. Use the prompts to help you. Next, write an information leaflet (using facts and opinions), to write about the impressionist painter Monet. Then, write a non fiction leaflet for children about another painter. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 13 pages
Learn To Spell Words With ‘ea’ And More Tricky Middle Sounds (7-11 years)
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Learn To Spell Words With ‘ea’ And More Tricky Middle Sounds (7-11 years)

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This resource includes: Challenge: ‘Prepare For Take Off.’ Let’s Practise More Words With Tricky Middle Sounds. Challenge: ‘Ea Is The Master Of Disguise’. This pack teaches the different sorts of ‘ea’ sound, as in ‘earth’, ‘break’, ‘ear’, ‘ready’, ‘wear’ and ‘heart’. It also takes a quick look at words following the spelling rule - ‘i’ before ‘e’, except after ‘c’. Spelling need not be dull. Learn to spell tricky words with Zoggy, is a fun spelling aid to encourage children aged 7-11 years to enjoy learning to spell. This series of work packs include 12 graded spelling challenges to work through, with spelling tests. They concentrate on those words or sound patterns that consistently cause problems. To help cement these ‘tricky words’ into young minds, we meet again our quirky alien character, Zoggy - with his cartoons, his zany messages back to planet Zen and his ridiculous rhymes and mnemonics. These packs use a multi sensory approach. Say the word Repeat the rhymes Sound it out Read it Write it Cover and spell again Use the method that work for you. 7 pages
'Ea' Is A Mean, Mean Sound' Spell Words With 'ea' (7-11 years)
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'Ea' Is A Mean, Mean Sound' Spell Words With 'ea' (7-11 years)

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‘Ea’ is a mean, mean sound’ Learn To Spell Words With ‘ea’ Read the sentences to learn five ‘ea’ sounds - earth, great, bread, bear, dear. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 7 pages
Spell Words With 'oi', 'oy’ & Silent ‘ou’ (7-11 years)
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Spell Words With 'oi', 'oy’ & Silent ‘ou’ (7-11 years)

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This resource includes: ‘What Is That Noise?’ Learn To Spell Words With ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ Read and write the ridiculous ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ rhymes. Read and write the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words. Complete the spelling test. A Famous Cousin From The Country Teaches The Sound Silent ‘ou’. Read and write the ridiculous rhyme, containing silent ‘ou’ words. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum.
On A Fine Day You Can Spell Words With ‘Magic e' (7-11 years)
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On A Fine Day You Can Spell Words With ‘Magic e' (7-11 years)

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On a fine day you can learn to spell words with ‘magic e’ Read aloud and write the ridiculous magic ‘e’ rhymes. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 7 pages
Zoggy Learns To Spell Hard And Soft Sounds (7-11 years)
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Zoggy Learns To Spell Hard And Soft Sounds (7-11 years)

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Zoggy learns to spell hard and soft sounds Read aloud and write the ridiculous rhymes. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 8 pages
Spell Words With 'oa' and 'ow': Row, Row The Boat (7-11 years)
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Spell Words With 'oa' and 'ow': Row, Row The Boat (7-11 years)

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Row, Row, The Boat Teaches The Sounds ‘oa’ and ‘ow’. Read and write the ridiculous rhymes. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum.
Learn Spelling Rules: Sound Out Words Using Phonic Sounds (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Sound Out Words Using Phonic Sounds (7-11 years)

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Revise phonic sounds in spelling - including single letter sounds, double letter sounds, triple letter sounds and middle sounds. Sports people train hard to get to the top of their game. Zoggy says that children must work hard to learn to spell. In this first challenge he revises phonic sounds, single letter sounds, double letter sounds (sl) and triple letter sounds (shr). Then he looks at the 44 middle sounds (oo and ee). These pages provide lots of practice to help children remember the rules. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 10 pages
Learn Spelling Rules: Form Harder Words Using Tricky Sounds (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Form Harder Words Using Tricky Sounds (7-11 years)

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Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: Are you rough and tough enough to learn words with ‘ough’ and ‘augh’? For example, ‘cough’ and ‘laugh’. Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: Learn Some hard word patterns, such as, ’ acq’ and ‘ator’. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 12 pages
Learn Spelling Rules: Learn Homophones And Homonyms (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Learn Homophones And Homonyms (7-11 years)

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Learn homophones - words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings. Learn homonyms - words with the same spelling, but different meanings. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 13 pages
Learn Spelling Rules: 'i' Before 'e'... And Silent Letters (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: 'i' Before 'e'... And Silent Letters (7-11 years)

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Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: ‘i’ before ‘e’ except after ‘c’, but only when the sound is ‘ee’. However there are some exceptions to this rule. Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: Be aware of words with silent letters. For example, ‘knees’. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 7 pages
Learn To Spell Words With 2 Or More Syllables (7-11 years)
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Learn To Spell Words With 2 Or More Syllables (7-11 years)

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Learn To Spell Words With 2 Or More Syllables. Break down words using phonics and syllables. Learn ‘ck’, as in clock. Find ‘ck’ sounds in the ridiculous rhyme. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 8 pages
The Art Gallery: Write A Story (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years
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The Art Gallery: Write A Story (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years

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Use the planning sheets to write a story called ‘The Art Gallery’. Learn how to structure your story, with a good opening. Develop the plot, with plenty of action and build up suspense. Finish with a good resolution. Write a follow up story on what happens next. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 9 pages
Samuel Pepys Plague Diary Comprehension (age 9 years +)
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Samuel Pepys Plague Diary Comprehension (age 9 years +)

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Learn about the great plague of 1665, through the eyes of the great diary writer Samuel Pepys, and practise your reading comprehension skills. This work pack includes: a reading comprehension based on extracts from Samuel Pepys diary, pages of interesting facts about the plague, creative writing and drawing activities. An excellent resource for classes studying this period in history.
How To Write To Persuade In Newspaper Articles (9-14 years)
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How To Write To Persuade In Newspaper Articles (9-14 years)

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Persuasive Writing work packs are essential for all students, of 9-14 years, wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. Persuasive Writing work packs teach children how to write from different points of view and how opinions can be used to make articles biased. This series of work packs will enable the student to write convincingly in letters, leaflets, brochures and newspaper articles for example. The packs include a lively collection of writings, poems and a play to inspire the pupils. These are designed as starting points, ideal for the student who finds it difficult to think up ideas for writing, challenging them to recreate their own persuasive pieces. In addition to this, the packs teach organisational and literary devices in persuasive writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition, connectives and use of good vocabulary. The student will learn how to consider writing for the appropriate audience, how to vary sentence types in order to make writing more interesting, and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to be successful and gain good grades. The work packs are ideal for home study and will reinforce the work done in school. They may be purchased in any order. There are a number of titles to choose from. By working through the packs, the student will grow in confidence and will learn to enjoy writing. The packs are also a useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. 17 pages
Describe My House (7-9 years)
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Describe My House (7-9 years)

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Read the estate agents description of 44 Acacia Road, Rushford. Then write a description of your house, as if you were an estate agent who is selling it. Next, the child is asked to answer the questions prompts to write about their house. Describe A Room In My House Show someone round your house. The child reads the sentences and decide what the buyer likes and what they dislike. The child is asked to think about the rooms in their house and to write about their favourite one. They can use the word prompts to help the , but also add their own ideas. Write About My Bedroom The child is asked to make a plan, listing the details he or she wants to include, using the prompts to help them, but also adding their own ideas. Then the child reads the example and writes at least three paragraphs to describe their own bedroom. Write About My Ideal House The new headteacher of the school wants to buy a house. The estate agent asks what they are looking for. Read the word choices and fill in the writing prompt - ‘My ideal house is a…’ This series provides prompts to get the child to write. It provides starting points to encourage children of all abilities to write - even the most reluctant writers. With this series they will be inspired to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques; simple, compound and complex sentences, connectives and spelling, punctuation and grammar tips. There is an emphasis on improving vocabulary - looking at lots of better word choices: harder adjectives, more powerful verbs and adverbs. 19 pages
How To Write To Persuade In Posters And Adverts (9-14 years)
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How To Write To Persuade In Posters And Adverts (9-14 years)

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Persuasive Writing work packs are essential for all students, of 9-14 years, wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and examinations. Persuasive Writing work packs teach children how to write from different points of view and how opinions can be used to make articles biased. This series of work packs will enable the student to write convincingly in letters, leaflets, brochures and newspaper articles for example. The packs include a lively collection of writings, poems and a play to inspire the pupils. These are designed as starting points, ideal for the student who finds it difficult to think up ideas for writing, challenging them to recreate their own persuasive pieces. In addition to this, the packs teach organisational and literary devices in persuasive writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition, connectives and use of good vocabulary. The student will learn how to consider writing for the appropriate audience, how to vary sentence types in order to make writing more interesting, and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar. Each work pack includes an exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students and provides practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. They are packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to be successful and gain good grades. The work packs are ideal for home study and will reinforce the work done in school. They may be purchased in any order. There are a number of titles to choose from. By working through the packs, the student will grow in confidence and will learn to enjoy writing. The packs are also a useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks. 17 pages