I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
Comprehensive Resource Bundle: 12 Double-Sided Phonics Worksheets for Set 2 Sounds
(ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, ir, or, air, ou, oy)
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Elevate your phonics teaching with my Resource Bundle of 12 Double-Sided Worksheets, perfectly aligned with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 2 sounds. This bundle provides a comprehensive collection of activities designed to help students master each sound in the Set 2 sequence, making it a vital addition to your teaching resources.
Features of the Bundle:
Full Coverage of Set 2 Sounds:
Each worksheet covers a specific Set 2 sound, ensuring thorough practice and reinforcement. The bundle includes all the sounds your students need to master at this level.
Double-Sided Design:
Every worksheet is double-sided, maximizing practice opportunities with varied activities on each side. This layout offers more content in a compact format, making it perfect for classroom use.
Engaging Activities:
The worksheets include activities such as identifying sounds, filling in the blanks, matching words to pictures, word searches, and creative sentence writing. These exercises are designed to keep students engaged while reinforcing their phonics skills.
Visual and Kinesthetic Learning:
Incorporate writing and drawing tasks to cater to different learning styles, helping students connect visually and kinesthetically with the material.
Versatile Usage:
These worksheets can be used in various teaching contexts, from classroom lessons to homework assignments. Their flexible design supports both individual practice and group work.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
This bundle saves you time on lesson planning by providing ready-to-use worksheets that cover all Set 2 sounds comprehensively. Simply download, print, and distribute to your class.
Reduces Workload:
With a wide range of activities in each worksheet, you have all you need in one package. This reduces the need for additional resources and simplifies preparation.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse activities keep students motivated and interested, making phonics practice enjoyable and effective. This bundle encourages students to explore sounds in various contexts, deepening their understanding.
Comprehensive Learning:
Ensure your students receive a complete education on Set 2 sounds, building a strong foundation for further phonics learning and literacy development.
Equip your classroom with this essential Resource Bundle of 12 Double-Sided Worksheets and transform your phonics lessons. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan) and please remember to leave a review! Thank you!
FULL SCHEME OF WORK PHONICS (RWI Compatible) Set 2 Sounds (ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy)
This full scheme of phonics will save you hours of planning and preparation.
This bundle features not only a fully planned notebook featuring all of the Set 2 (RWI Compatible) Speed Sounds; ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou and oy sounds as a speed sound recap, it also has individual slides designated to each sound that can be used as a full lessons and a homework worksheet, or 2 full lessons. These slides are interactive and designed to be used in-teaching.
Words generated by children can lead to the weekly spelling words for that sound, or use the word cards included to generate your spelling list.
This bundle contains not only the fully loaded SMART notebook but it has included all the resources which priced and purchased individually amount to well over £30! But as we know, this is about saving teachers invaluable TIME that can be used elsewhere. This is a full term’s worth or 2 term’s worth of Phonics teaching! Print and go! Load and Learn!
12 double-sided phonics worksheets
Reading Comprehension/Phoneme Spotter Booklet
Phonics Revision Sheets
Full Set of Full Colour printable Flash Cards
100 Set 2/ Map 2 words visual aid
SMART Notebook fully loaded with resources on display and links to youtube videos for each sound.
The notebook in more detail:
Use this notebook as a full scheme of work to support your phonics teaching.
The first set of slides features each of the speed sounds to use as a flash reminder, you can use these alongside the printed version of each sound.
The following slides teach each sound in more detail.
There are links to videos on youtube. You can add more if you wish.
There is space for children to brainstorm additional words which feature the sound.
There are copies of the worksheets to support the children’s learning.
Every 4 sounds - there is a revision sheet which can be printed double sided (flip on short side) and turned into a booklet to revise the sounds taught in previous weeks.
Worksheets can be used during lessons or sent as homework. They can be read together or to work independently.
The worksheets follow a similar format so children become familiar with expectations and ultimately can work towards independence.
You can then use the words from the notebook to use as your spelling words for the week.
Download the Ultimate Yearly Spelling Journal (available on TES) for children to learn their spellings in a fun and creative way throughout the year.
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Master Common and Proper Nouns with My Comprehensive Worksheet Collection!
Dive into the world of nouns with my collection of 5 Nouns Worksheets focusing on common and proper nouns. These activities are meticulously designed to aid students in identifying, categorising, understanding the distinctions between, and applying knowledge of common and proper nouns effectively.
Features of the Worksheet Collection:
Noun Identification:
Challenge students to identify and underline common and proper nouns within sentences. This activity enhances their recognition and comprehension of noun types.
Categorisation Exercise:
Engage students with sorting exercises where they categorise given nouns into common or proper noun categories. This activity reinforces understanding through hands-on classification.
Differentiation Practice:
Provide opportunities for students to distinguish between common and proper nouns in context. This task helps clarify the specific characteristics of each noun type.
Application Tasks:
Encourage creative thinking and writing skills by prompting students to apply their knowledge of common and proper nouns in sentence creation. This section fosters practical application and reinforces learning.
Review and Assessment:
Include a comprehensive assessment worksheet to gauge students’ mastery of common and proper nouns. This final activity ensures thorough understanding and retention of concepts.
Benefits for Teachers:
Comprehensive Resource:
This collection covers a range of activities that cater to different learning styles and levels of proficiency, making it suitable for diverse classroom settings.
Time-Efficient:
Save valuable preparation time with ready-to-use worksheets that are clear, structured, and aligned with educational standards.
Promotes Engagement:
The varied activities keep students engaged and motivated, promoting active participation and deeper understanding of noun concepts.
Supports Differentiation:
Easily adapt activities to differentiate instruction and accommodate varying levels of ability within your class.
Empower your students with a solid understanding of common and proper nouns using my 5 Nouns Worksheets collection. For more high-quality resources that enrich learning and save you time, explore Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)!
Master the “ar” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity
Set 2 RWI Compatible
Elevate your phonics lessons with my engaging and comprehensive Master the “ar” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity! This resource is perfect for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, offering a variety of fun and interactive activities to teach and assess their understanding of the “ar” sound, all while saving you valuable preparation time.
Features:
Side One: Read and Match: Pupils read “ar” words and match them to corresponding pictures, reinforcing word recognition and phonetic understanding.
Creative Thinking: Encourages pupils to think of and write other words containing the “ar” sound, expanding their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Side Two: Sentence Completion: Pupils complete sentences with the correct “ar” word, enhancing their comprehension and usage skills.
Drawing Activity: Pupils draw pictures to illustrate the sentences, demonstrating their understanding of the words and their meanings.
Benefits:
Phonics Reinforcement: Provides thorough practice with the “ar” sound, helping pupils to recognise and use this phoneme confidently.
Engaging and Fun: A variety of activities on both sides keep pupils motivated and make learning enjoyable.
Comprehensive Assessment: Allows teachers to assess pupils’ understanding and proficiency with the “ar” sound through multiple activities.
Skill Development: Supports reading, writing, comprehension, and creative thinking, providing a well-rounded phonics practice.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheets streamline your lesson planning, freeing up your time to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Master the “ar” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity and watch your pupils develop strong phonics skills in a fun and engaging way. Simplify your lesson planning and make phonics practice effective and enjoyable with this essential, time-saving resource!
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Boost Phonics Skills with the “Spot the Consonant Blend” Worksheet Collection!
Enhance your students’ phonics understanding with my “Spot the Consonant Blend” Worksheet Collection. This carefully crafted set of worksheets is designed to guide young learners through the fundamentals of consonant blends, from identifying the beginning blends to spotting the end blends, all while using easy-to-identify pictures and multiple-choice options.
Worksheet Features:
Beginning Blend Identification:
Students start by spotting the beginning consonant blend in words, using clear, engaging pictures to help them make connections between sounds and images. Each word comes with three blend options to choose from, making it an interactive and fun learning experience.
End Blend Identification:
Once students master beginning blends, they progress to spotting the end blends in words. This step-by-step approach reinforces their understanding and ensures they grasp the concept of consonant blends in a structured manner.
Easy-to-Identify Pictures:
The worksheets feature simple, recognisable images that make it easy for students to link the correct blend with the corresponding picture. This visual support aids in comprehension and helps solidify their phonics knowledge.
Multiple Choice Format:
The worksheets are designed with three blend choices per word, allowing students to select the correct blend. This format not only makes learning interactive but also builds confidence as students engage with the material.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
This ready-to-use worksheet collection is a huge time-saver for teachers. Simply download, print, and you’re set to go, reducing your preparation time and allowing you to focus more on teaching.
Reduces Workload:
With a comprehensive range of activities across multiple worksheets, you can effectively teach consonant blends without needing additional resources. Everything you need is included, minimising your workload.
Engages Students:
The combination of visual aids and multiple-choice questions keeps students engaged and motivated. The gradual progression from beginning to end blends ensures that students remain challenged and interested throughout their learning journey.
Versatile Usage:
These worksheets are perfect for use in classroom lessons, small group activities, or as homework assignments. Their versatile design supports different teaching strategies, making them a valuable addition to any phonics curriculum.
Equip your classroom with the “Spot the Consonant Blend” Worksheet Collection and watch your students’ phonics skills flourish. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan
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Enhance Phonics Learning with My Engaging ‘er’ Worksheet Activity!
Boost your phonics instruction with my comprehensive ‘er’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity, perfectly aligned with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This versatile resource includes a variety of activities designed to help students master the ‘er’ sound, making it an essential addition to your teaching toolkit.
Features of the Worksheet:
Match the ‘er’ word to its corresponding picture:
Help students strengthen their phonics skills by identifying the ‘er’ sound in different words and match them to its corresponding picture. Helps to strengthen reading skills by reading each word independently.
Complete the Sentence:
Encourage students to use ‘er’ words to fill in the blanks in sentences. This task aids in understanding context and usage, enhancing their ability to construct meaningful sentences.
Write and Draw ‘er’ Words:
Stimulate creativity by having students come up with additional ‘er’ words, writing them down and illustrating them. This open-ended activity deepens their phonics knowledge and makes learning enjoyable.
‘er’ Word Search:
Add a fun element to phonics practice with a word search puzzle featuring ‘er’ words. This activity helps reinforce spelling and word recognition in an engaging way.
Creative Sentence Writing:
Provide space for students to write their own sentences using ‘er’ words. This section encourages them to apply their phonics knowledge creatively, demonstrating their understanding through written expression.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
My ready-to-use worksheet saves you valuable time on lesson planning and preparation. Simply download, print, and distribute the activity, allowing you to focus more on teaching.
Reduces Workload:
With a variety of activities consolidated into one worksheet, you can efficiently cover multiple aspects of phonics learning. This comprehensive resource reduces the need for additional materials and preparation.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse range of activities keeps students interested and motivated, making phonics practice enjoyable. By incorporating identifying sounds, writing, and drawing, this worksheet caters to various learning styles.
Versatile Usage:
Ideal for classroom lessons or homework assignments, this worksheet is adaptable to different teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both group work and individual practice, ensuring all students benefit.
Make phonics learning exciting and effective with my ‘er’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)! Please remember to leave a review if you found this resource helpful, thank you!
Enhance Phonics Learning with My Engaging ‘ear’ Worksheet Activity!
Boost your phonics instruction with my comprehensive ‘ear’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity, perfectly aligned with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This versatile resource includes a variety of activities designed to help students master the ‘ear’ sound, making it an essential addition to your teaching toolkit.
Features of the Worksheet:
Identify the ‘ear’ Sound:
Help students strengthen their phonics skills by identifying the ‘ear’ sound in different words. This activity reinforces their ability to recognise and differentiate the ‘ear’ sound in various contexts.
Write and Draw ‘ear’ Words:
Stimulate creativity by having students come up with additional ‘ear’ words, writing them down and illustrating them. This open-ended activity deepens their phonics knowledge and makes learning enjoyable.
‘ear’ Word Search:
Add a fun element to phonics practice with a word search puzzle featuring ‘ear’ words. This activity helps reinforce spelling and word recognition in an engaging way.
Creative Sentence Writing:
Provide space for students to write their own sentences using ‘ear’ words. This section encourages them to apply their phonics knowledge creatively, demonstrating their understanding through written expression.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
My ready-to-use worksheet saves you valuable time on lesson planning and preparation. Simply download, print, and distribute the activity, allowing you to focus more on teaching.
Reduces Workload:
With a variety of activities consolidated into one worksheet, you can efficiently cover multiple aspects of phonics learning. This comprehensive resource reduces the need for additional materials and preparation.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse range of activities keeps students interested and motivated, making phonics practice enjoyable. By incorporating identifying sounds, writing, and drawing, this worksheet caters to various learning styles.
Versatile Usage:
Ideal for classroom lessons or homework assignments, this worksheet is adaptable to different teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both group work and individual practice, ensuring all students benefit.
Make phonics learning exciting and effective with my ‘ear’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan Please remember to leave a review if you found this resource helpful, thank you!
Boost Phonics Skills with My Engaging ‘are’ Worksheet Activity!
Elevate your phonics lessons with my comprehensive ‘are’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity, designed to be fully compatible with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This versatile resource is packed with a variety of activities to reinforce the ‘are’ sound, making it an essential addition to your teaching materials.
Features of the Worksheet:
Read and Draw:
Engage students by having them read ‘are’ words and draw corresponding pictures. This activity strengthens word recognition and comprehension while adding a creative element to learning.
Complete the Sentence:
Encourage students to use ‘are’ words to fill in the blanks in sentences. This task helps them understand context and usage, enhancing their ability to construct meaningful sentences.
Brainstorm ‘are’ Words:
Stimulate critical thinking and expand vocabulary by prompting students to think of additional ‘are’ words. This exercise deepens their phonics knowledge and encourages independent learning.
‘are’ Word Search:
Add an element of fun with a word search puzzle featuring ‘are’ words. This activity reinforces spelling and word recognition in an engaging way.
Creative Sentence Writing:
Provide space for students to write their own innovative sentences using ‘are’ words. This section allows them to apply their phonics knowledge creatively, demonstrating their understanding through writing.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
My ready-to-use worksheet saves you valuable time on lesson planning. Simply download, print, and distribute the activity, allowing you to focus more on teaching and less on preparation.
Reduces Workload:
With a variety of activities consolidated into one worksheet, you can cover multiple aspects of phonics learning efficiently. This comprehensive resource minimises the need for additional materials.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse activities keep students interested and motivated, making phonics practice enjoyable. By incorporating reading, drawing, and writing, this worksheet caters to different learning styles.
Versatile Usage:
Perfect for classroom lessons or homework assignments, this worksheet is adaptable to various teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both group work and individual practice.
Enhance your phonics instruction and make learning the ‘are’ sound fun and effective with my ‘are’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity. For more time-saving and high-quality teaching resources, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)! Please remember to leave a review if you found this resource helpful, thank you!
Unlock Phonics Proficiency with My ‘tion’, ‘sion’, and ‘cian’ Worksheet Activity!
Enhance your phonics teaching with my ‘tion’, ‘sion’, and ‘cian’ Phonics Worksheet Activity. This resource is specifically designed to help students master the complexities of these suffixes through engaging and interactive activities, making it an essential tool for any phonics curriculum.
Worksheet Features:
Categorise Words by Suffix:
Students will find words with the ‘tion’, ‘sion’, and ‘cian’ endings and categorise them under the correct headings. This activity reinforces understanding of the different suffixes and improves spelling skills.
Word Search Puzzle:
A fun and challenging word search activity helps students identify and reinforce spelling of words with the ‘tion’, ‘sion’, and ‘cian’ endings, turning phonics practice into an enjoyable game.
Creative Sentence Writing:
Provide space for students to write their own sentences using words with the ‘tion’, ‘sion’, and ‘cian’ suffixes. This encourages creativity and allows them to apply their phonics knowledge independently, demonstrating their understanding through original writing.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
My ready-to-use worksheet saves you valuable time on lesson planning and preparation. Simply download, print, and distribute the activity, allowing you to focus more on teaching.
Reduces Workload:
With a variety of activities consolidated into one worksheet, you can efficiently cover multiple aspects of phonics learning. This comprehensive resource reduces the need for additional materials and preparation.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse range of activities keeps students interested and motivated, making phonics practice enjoyable. By incorporating categorisation, word searches, and creative writing, this worksheet caters to various learning styles.
Versatile Usage:
Ideal for classroom lessons or homework assignments, this worksheet is adaptable to different teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both group work and individual practice, ensuring all students benefit.
Equip your classroom with the ‘tion’, ‘sion’, and ‘cian’ Phonics Worksheet Activity and watch your students’ phonics skills soar. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)!
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Enhance your phonics teaching with my ‘ure’ Phonics Worksheet Activity, meticulously designed to align with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This engaging worksheet is packed with activities that make learning the ‘ure’ sound both effective and enjoyable.
Worksheet Features:
Identify the ‘ure’ Sound:
Help students reinforce their phonics skills by recognising and identifying the ‘ure’ sound in various words. This activity enhances their ability to distinguish and understand the sound in different contexts.
Complete the Sentence:
Encourage students to use ‘ure’ words to fill in the blanks within sentences. This activity aids in developing their understanding of context and improves their ability to construct coherent sentences.
Write and Draw ‘ure’ Words:
Stimulate creativity by having students come up with additional ‘ure’ words, write them down, and illustrate them. This open-ended task deepens their phonics knowledge and makes the learning process more engaging.
‘ure’ read and draw
Comprehend the sentences and draw a picture to represent what you have read and understood.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
This ready-to-use worksheet is designed to save you time on lesson planning and preparation. Simply download, print, and distribute, allowing you to focus more on teaching and less on resource creation.
Reduces Workload:
Featuring a variety of activities in one comprehensive worksheet, you can cover multiple aspects of phonics learning efficiently. This consolidated resource minimizes the need for additional materials and preparation.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse range of activities keeps students engaged and motivated, making phonics practice both enjoyable and effective. The mix of identification, writing, and word searches caters to different learning styles.
Versatile Usage:
Ideal for classroom lessons or homework assignments, this worksheet adapts to various teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both individual and group work, ensuring all students benefit.
Elevate your phonics instruction with the ‘ure’ Phonics Worksheet Activity. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)!
If you appreciate this resource, please leave a review and help a teacher out. Thank you!
Full Set of Set 2 RWI Compatible Decodable Reading Comprehension & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets (full set includes ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy - 12 worksheets)
Enhance your phonics instruction with our Set 2 RWI Compatible Decodable Reading Comprehension & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets! Designed to align with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 2 sounds, this resource provides targeted practice to help your students master reading and phonemic awareness.
Features:
Decodable Reading Passages: Each passage is carefully crafted using Set 2 RWI sounds, ensuring that students can apply their phonics knowledge while reading.
Comprehension Questions: Following each passage, comprehension questions encourage students to think critically about what they’ve read, improving their understanding and retention.
Phoneme Spotter Worksheets: These engaging worksheets help students identify and highlight specific phonemes within words, reinforcing their recognition and usage of Set 2 sounds.
Aligned with RWI: Perfectly compatible with the Read Write Inc. program, seamlessly integrating into your existing phonics curriculum.
Benefits:
Effective Phonics Practice: Supports students in developing strong reading skills through decodable passages that match their phonics level.
Enhances Comprehension: Comprehension questions foster critical thinking and ensure that students are not only reading but also understanding the text.
Phonemic Awareness: Phoneme spotter worksheets reinforce the identification and pronunciation of key phonemes, essential for reading fluency.
Time-Saving Resource: Ready-to-use worksheets save you valuable preparation time and provide structured, effective practice for your students.
Equip your classroom with my Set 2 RWI Compatible Decodable Reading Comprehension & Phoneme Spotter Worksheets and watch your students’ reading skills thrive. Make phonics instruction both effective and enjoyable, and support your learners on their journey to reading success!
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Decodable Phonetic Stories with Map-It-Out Writing Activities
Transform your literacy lessons with our Decodable Phonetic Stories with Map-It-Out Writing Activities! This innovative resource is designed for EYFS students, providing simple, easy-to-decode phonetic passages that build confidence and foundational reading skills. Each story is paired with a map-it-out activity, where children remember the sentence in their heads and then write it out, reinforcing both memory and writing skills.
Benefits:
Easy-to-Decode Passages: Crafted for early readers, our phonetic stories use simple words and sounds, making reading accessible and enjoyable.
Memory and Writing Practice: The map-it-out activities encourage children to visualize, remember, and write sentences, enhancing their cognitive and writing abilities.
Engaging Content: Fun and relatable stories capture the interest of young learners, keeping them motivated and eager to participate.
Time-Saving for Teachers: Ready-to-use passages and activities reduce your preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Example:
Story: “The sun is up. The cat is on the mat.”
Activity: “Map it out – Remember ‘The sun is up.’ Write it here: _______.” in the workbook.
Equip your classroom with our Decodable Phonetic Stories and Map-It-Out Writing Activities and watch your students thrive. This resource not only makes reading and writing fun but also supports essential literacy development in an effective, engaging way. Make learning to read and write a joyful journey for your students with this comprehensive resource!
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Encourage Independent Reading with 25 Map-It-Out Decodable Stories!
Unlock the world of reading for your early learners with this collection of 25 Decodable Stories. Perfect for primary school teachers and home educators, these stories are designed to promote independent reading by focusing on simple sounds and consonant blends.
Key Benefits:
Phonics-Based Learning: Each story is carefully crafted to reinforce specific phonics sounds and consonant blends, enabling students to decode words effectively. This approach helps build a strong foundation in reading skills and enhances fluency.
Interactive and Engaging: These printable stories provide an interactive experience, allowing children to draw on the pages and identify words and sounds. This hands-on approach reinforces learning and makes reading more engaging and enjoyable.
Supports Independent Reading: With simple vocabulary and clear sentence structures, these stories are ideal for encouraging students to read on their own. They help build confidence and foster a sense of achievement in young readers.
Creative Expression: The printable format allows students to illustrate the stories themselves, promoting creativity and personal connection to the material. This dual focus on reading and drawing makes learning both educational and fun.
Versatile Resource: Suitable for classroom use, homework assignments, or extra practice at home, these stories are a flexible addition to any literacy program. They can be used for guided reading sessions or as independent learning tools.
Ready-to-Use: Save time with this easy-to-print resource that fits seamlessly into your teaching plans. Simply print the stories and let your students explore the joy of reading and creative expression.
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2025 Goal Setting Worksheet for Kids – Start the New Year with Focus and Ambition!
Kickstart 2025 by inspiring your students to set meaningful goals with this beautifully designed Goal Setting Worksheet. Perfect for all age groups, this resource encourages children to reflect on their aspirations, outline achievable steps, and track their progress throughout the year. Ideal for PSHE lessons, tutor times, or as an engaging first lesson back, it helps children set their intentions for the year ahead while fostering personal growth and motivation.
Features:
2025-Themed Design: An inviting and cheerful layout designed to inspire positivity and engagement. Can be coloured in, decorated and personalised
Goal Setting Prompts: Encourage students to think about academic, personal, and extracurricular goals.
Adaptable for All Ages: Simplified language for younger learners and open-ended prompts for older students to suit varying developmental stages.
Benefits for Teachers:
Saves Planning Time: A ready-to-use, high-quality resource designed to seamlessly fit into PSHE or tutor group activities.
Fosters a Positive Classroom Culture: Encourages students to think constructively about their futures, setting a positive tone for the year.
Flexible Usage: Suitable for individual reflection, group discussions, or display on classroom walls as a constant reminder of students’ aspirations.
Why Every Teacher Should Have It:
This Goal Setting Worksheet for Kids is an excellent way to ease students into the new term while building important skills like self-reflection, organisation, and accountability. It’s not just a simple activity—it’s a powerful tool for motivating students and helping them stay focused on their personal and academic achievements throughout 2025.
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Voice Levels Classroom Management Tool: Visual Display for Classroom Expectations
Maintain a calm and productive classroom environment with my Voice Levels Classroom Management Tool. This visual display helps pupils understand and adhere to voice level expectations, featuring five distinct levels: Silent, Whisper, Table Talk, Presenter, and Outside. Perfect for managing classroom noise and ensuring smooth transitions between activities, this tool is an essential addition to your classroom management strategy.
2 colours to choose from Lilac or blue - both included
Features:
Five Voice Levels: Clearly defined levels include Silent, Whisper, Table Talk, Presenter, and Outside, covering all classroom scenarios.
Visual Display: Bright and engaging visuals help pupils easily identify the appropriate voice level for each activity.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print posters or cards that can be displayed prominently in the classroom.
Flexible Use: Suitable for various classroom settings and adaptable to different teaching styles and needs.
Encourages Self-Regulation: Helps pupils learn to control their voice levels, promoting self-discipline and awareness.
Benefits:
Noise Management: Ensures a calm and focused learning environment by helping pupils understand and follow voice level expectations.
Smooth Transitions: Facilitates seamless transitions between different classroom activities by clearly indicating the expected voice level.
Engages Pupils: Visually appealing design keeps pupils engaged and makes following rules fun and easy.
Promotes Self-Discipline: Encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, fostering self-regulation skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resource saves you preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Voice Levels Classroom Management Tool and experience a more organised and harmonious learning environment. Simplify your classroom management, engage your pupils, and ensure clear communication of expectations with this essential, time-saving resource! Download your free visual display today and set the tone for a successful and orderly classroom.
“What is an Adjective?” Worksheet Activity: Key Stage 1
Introduce your pupils to the wonderful world of adjectives with my engaging “What is an Adjective?” Worksheet Activity. This resource is designed for Key Stage 1 learners and covers various types of adjectives, including those that describe sounds, quantities, characteristics, feelings, and emotions. Perfect for enhancing descriptive language skills, this worksheet makes learning about adjectives fun and interactive.
Features:
Comprehensive Coverage: Explores different types of adjectives, such as sounds, quantities, characteristics, feelings, and emotions.
Interactive Learning: Includes activities where pupils identify and use adjectives in sentences, making learning hands-on and engaging.
Engaging Design: Colourful and child-friendly layout captures pupils’ attention and makes learning enjoyable.
Flexible Use: Suitable for classroom activities, individual practice, group work
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print worksheet that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
Enhanced Vocabulary: Helps pupils expand their descriptive vocabulary by learning about various types of adjectives.
Grammar Reinforcement: Reinforces pupils’ understanding of adjectives and their role in sentences.
Interactive Engagement: Keeps pupils engaged with fun and interactive activities that reinforce learning.
Skill Development: Supports literacy development by enhancing vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheet saves you preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my “What is an Adjective?” Worksheet Activity and watch your pupils’ descriptive language skills flourish. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure effective adjective practice with this essential, time-saving resource! Download your worksheet today and make learning about adjectives a fun and enriching experience for your pupils.
Elevate your phonics instruction with my ‘u-e’ Split Vowel Phonics Sound Worksheet, designed to align seamlessly with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This double-sided resource is packed with engaging activities to help students master the ‘u-e’ split vowel sound, making it an invaluable addition to your phonics teaching tools.
Worksheet Features:
Read and Match Activity:
Students practise reading words featuring the ‘u-e’ split vowel sound and match them to corresponding pictures. This activity enhances word recognition and comprehension by linking words with visual representations.
Complete the Sentence:
Encourage students to use ‘u-e’ words to fill in the blanks, improving their contextual understanding and sentence construction abilities.
‘u-e’ Word Search:
A fun and challenging word search helps students identify and reinforce the spelling of ‘u-e’ words, making phonics practice both enjoyable and effective.
Independent Writing Task:
Provide space for students to write their own sentences using ‘u-e’ words. This task fosters creativity and allows students to apply their phonics knowledge in writing, demonstrating their understanding through original expression.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
This ready-to-use worksheet is designed to save you valuable time on lesson planning and preparation. Download, print, and distribute with ease, allowing you to focus more on teaching and less on resource creation.
Reduces Workload:
With a variety of activities consolidated into one double-sided worksheet, you can efficiently cover multiple aspects of phonics learning. This comprehensive resource minimises the need for additional materials and preparation.
Enhances Student Engagement:
The diverse range of activities keeps students interested and motivated, making phonics practice enjoyable. By incorporating reading, matching, and creative writing, this worksheet caters to various learning styles.
Versatile Usage:
Perfect for classroom lessons or homework assignments, this worksheet adapts to different teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both group work and individual practice, ensuring all students benefit.
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Master the “ee” Sound Worksheet
Help your students master the “ee” phonics sound with my engaging and comprehensive Master the “ee” Sound Worksheet! This resource is perfect for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, offering a variety of fun and interactive activities to teach and assess their understanding of the “ee” sound.
Features:
Read and Match: Students read “ee” words and match them to corresponding pictures, reinforcing word recognition and phonetic understanding.
Creative Thinking: Encourages students to think of and write other words containing the “ee” sound, expanding their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Sentence Completion: Students complete sentences with the correct “ee” word, enhancing their comprehension and usage skills.
Drawing Activity: Students draw pictures to illustrate the sentences, demonstrating their understanding of the words and their meanings.
Benefits:
Phonics Reinforcement: Provides thorough practice with the “ee” sound, helping students to recognize and use this phoneme confidently.
Engaging and Fun: A variety of activities keep students motivated and make learning enjoyable.
Comprehensive Assessment: Allows teachers to assess students’ understanding and proficiency with the “ee” sound through multiple activities.
Skill Development: Supports reading, writing, comprehension, and creative thinking, providing a well-rounded phonics practice.
Equip your classroom with my Master the “ee” Sound Worksheet and watch your students develop strong phonics skills in a fun and engaging way. Simplify your lesson planning and make phonics practice effective and enjoyable with this essential resource!
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Phonics Fun PowerPoint: Rhyming and Homophone Games
Bring excitement to your phonics practice with my Phonics Fun PowerPoint! This engaging resource combines two interactive games in one, designed to reinforce essential phonics skills for Key Stage 1 students. With the “What Word Rhymes With…” and “What is the Homophone for This Word…” games, your students will enjoy learning while having fun. Always proves to be a huge hit in the classroom as children test their phonics knowledge.
Game Features:
Rhyming Game: “What Word Rhymes With…” encourages students to think of words that rhyme, enhancing their phonetic awareness and vocabulary.
Homophone Game: “What is the Homophone for This Word…” helps students understand and identify homophones, improving their spelling and comprehension skills.
Interactive Format: The PowerPoint can be used on interactive whiteboards or projectors, making it perfect for whole-class participation.
Versatile Use: Play individually, in pairs, or in teams. Students can use mini whiteboards to write their answers, promoting active engagement and collaboration. easy to use ‘next slide’ to reveal the answer.
Fun and Engaging: Colorful slides and playful prompts keep students motivated and eager to learn.
Benefits:
Reinforces Phonics Skills: Helps students practice and master rhyming words and homophones in an enjoyable way.
Flexible and Easy to Use: Ready-to-go PowerPoint reduces prep time and can be easily integrated into your lessons.
Promotes Active Learning: Encourages participation, teamwork, and healthy competition, making learning dynamic and interactive.
Transform your phonics practice with the Phonics Fun PowerPoint. Watch as your students develop key literacy skills while enjoying these interactive games. Simplify your teaching and make phonics practice a highlight of your day!
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Free Resource to be given to children at the start of the year to encourage and promote a love of learning, a passion for reading and reward them in the process for their efforts.
There are multiple examples of how and when to read, children can tick them all off and once they have completed each of the requirements - the prize is up to the teacher (50 dojos/ Stickers/ Golden Time for example).