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!
Engage Young Learners with Simple Sounds Full Colour Flash Cards!
Introduce your students to the world of phonics with my Simple Sounds Full Colour Flash Cards, designed to make learning the basics of phonics fun and effective. These flashcards are an ideal resource for primary school teachers aiming to build a strong phonics foundation in their classrooms while adhering to the National Curriculum.
Key Benefits:
Vibrant and Engaging: Each flashcard features bright and colorful designs that capture young learners’ attention, making it easier for them to focus and remember the sounds associated with each letter.
Foundational Literacy Skills: By emphasizing simple sounds, these flashcards help students grasp the building blocks of language, enhancing their reading, writing, and spelling abilities. This solid foundation is essential for their ongoing literacy development.
Flexible Teaching Tool: The flashcards are versatile, allowing you to use them for various activities, such as group exercises, individual practice, or fun phonics games. This adaptability ensures that you can tailor lessons to suit the needs of your students. Can be printed and given to each child so they all have a copy - or given to parents to use at home.
Time-Saving Resource: My flashcards are ready to use, so you can save valuable time on preparation. Simply print and incorporate them into your lessons for an instant boost to your phonics curriculum.
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Master Common Exception Words with Engaging Flashcards and Teacher Presentation PPT.
Boost your students’ literacy skills with my Common Exception Words Flashcards and PPT designed to make learning these tricky words both fun and effective. These flashcards are perfect for primary school teachers looking to enhance their phonics and reading sessions.
Key Benefits:
Interactive Learning: My flashcards transform the learning of common exception words into a dynamic and engaging activity. Children will love the vibrant visuals and interactive approach, making it easier for them to remember these essential words. Both presentation and flash cards included.
Enhanced Literacy Skills: By focusing on common exception words, my flashcards help students recognize and understand words that don’t follow standard phonetic patterns. This boosts their reading fluency and comprehension, providing a solid foundation for future literacy development.
Versatile Teaching Tool: These flashcards are designed for flexibility in the classroom. Use them for group activities, one-on-one sessions, or even as part of a game to reinforce learning. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to tailor the experience to your students’ needs.
Time-Saving Resource: I’ve done the hard work for you! My flashcards and PPT come ready-to-use, allowing you to spend less time preparing and more time teaching. Simply print and distribute them, and you’re ready to go.
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This is the SMART NOTEBOOK ONLY
For the full bundle including all the resources please search Ultimate Set 2 Phonics Bundle Full Scheme of Work
Complete Set 2 Phonics Scheme of Work: 12 Weeks of Fully Loaded Lessons
Revolutionise your phonics instruction with my Complete Set 2 Phonics Scheme of Work! This comprehensive resource covers all Set 2 sounds (ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, and oy) and provides everything you need for 12 weeks of engaging and effective phonics lessons. Say goodbye to endless preparation and hello to a fully-loaded, time-saving solution!
Features:
Weekly Focus: Each week concentrates on one specific phonics sound, providing structured and consistent learning.
Worksheets and Activities: Includes a variety of worksheets and interactive activities to reinforce each sound, keeping pupils engaged and motivated.
YouTube Links: Handpicked videos for each sound to support auditory and visual learning, making lessons dynamic and fun.
Interactive Lessons: Designed for use with SMART Notebook, ensuring interactive and engaging lessons that capture pupils’ attention.
Word Generation: Pupils generate words with each sound, which can be used to form your weekly spelling lists, integrating learning seamlessly.
Comprehensive Coverage: Covers ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, and oy sounds, providing a thorough phonics education.
Benefits:
12 Weeks of Lessons: Saves you 12 weeks of work with a fully prepared scheme, allowing you more time to focus on teaching.
Engaging and Interactive: Keeps pupils motivated with a variety of activities and multimedia resources.
Easy to Use: Ready-to-use SMART Notebook format streamlines lesson planning and delivery.
Phonics Mastery: Ensures comprehensive coverage and practice of all Set 2 sounds, building strong phonics foundations.
Time-Saving: Reduces your preparation time significantly, allowing you to dedicate more time to your pupils.
Equip your classroom with my Complete Set 2 Phonics Scheme of Work and watch your pupils thrive in their phonics learning. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure phonics mastery with this all-in-one, time-saving resource!
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Enhance your phonics instruction with my ‘ire’ Phonics Sound Worksheet Activity, perfectly aligned with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This resource includes a variety of engaging activities designed to help students master the ‘ire’ sound, making it an essential tool for effective phonics teaching.
Features of the Worksheet:
Identify the ‘ire’ Sound:
Help students strengthen their phonics skills by identifying the ‘ire’ sound in different words. This activity reinforces their ability to recognise and differentiate the ‘ire’ sound in various contexts.
Complete the Sentence:
Encourage students to use ‘ire’ 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 ‘ire’ Words:
Stimulate creativity by having students come up with additional ‘ire’ words, writing them down and illustrating them. This open-ended activity deepens their phonics knowledge and makes learning enjoyable.
‘ire’ Word Search:
Add a fun element to phonics practice with a word search puzzle featuring ‘ire’ 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 ‘ire’ 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.
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Master the “air” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible)
Enhance your phonics instruction with my engaging and comprehensive Master the “air” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity, specifically designed to align with Set 2 of Read Write Inc. (RWI). Perfect for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, this resource offers a variety of fun and interactive activities to teach and assess their understanding of the “air” phonics sound, while saving you valuable preparation time.
Features:
Side One: Read and Match: Pupils read “air” words and match them to corresponding pictures, reinforcing word recognition and phonetic understanding.
Creative Thinking: Encourages pupils to think of and write additional words containing the “air” sound, broadening their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Side Two: Sentence Completion: Pupils complete sentences with the correct “air” word, improving their comprehension and application of the sound.
Drawing Activity: Pupils draw pictures to represent the sentences, showcasing their understanding of the words and their meanings.
Benefits:
Phonics Reinforcement: Provides focused practice with the “air” 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: Enables teachers to evaluate pupils’ understanding and proficiency with the “air” sound through diverse activities.
Skill Development: Supports reading, writing, comprehension, and creative expression, offering a well-rounded phonics experience.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheets streamline lesson planning, allowing you more time to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Master the “air” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible) and watch your pupils develop strong phonics skills in a fun and engaging way. Make phonics practice effective and enjoyable with this essential, time-saving resource!
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Set 2 Phonics Words Cards:
Enhance your phonics instruction with my Set 2 Phonics Words Cards, featuring 100 Set 2 decodable words (up to 8 carefully selected words for each Set 2 sound.) These versatile cards are perfect for reinforcing blending, serving as a visual aid, and providing spelling words of the week. Designed for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, this resource is a must-have for effective and engaging phonics practice.
Features:
Comprehensive Coverage: Includes cards for all Set 2 phonics sounds, with up to 8 words per sound (ay, ee, igh, ow, short oo, long oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, and oy).
Visual Aid: Clear, colourful design helps pupils visualise and remember phonics words. Can be printed and written on to emphasis individual sounds
Versatile Use: Perfect for reinforcing blending, serving as visual aids, and setting weekly spelling words.
Engaging Design: Bright and engaging cards capture pupils’ attention and make learning enjoyable.
Printable: Can be printed as full page, or 8 to page to make into flash cards
Benefits:
Blending Reinforcement: Helps pupils practise and master blending sounds into words, enhancing their reading skills.
Visual Learning: Provides a visual reference to support phonics learning and word recognition.
Flexible Resource: Suitable for various teaching activities, including group work, individual practice, and homework.
Spelling Practice: Offers a ready-made list of spelling words for the week, simplifying your lesson planning.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use cards save you preparation time, allowing you more time to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Set 2 Phonics Words Cards and watch your pupils’ phonics skills thrive. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure effective phonics practice with this essential, time-saving resource!
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Ultimate Tricky Words & Sight Words Worksheet Booklet
Help your students master those challenging words with our Ultimate Tricky Words & Sight Words Worksheet Booklet! This comprehensive resource features over 70 common exception words that don’t follow phonetic rules, ensuring your students can confidently read and spell essential vocabulary. Packed with fun and engaging activities, this booklet makes learning tricky words a breeze.
Features:
Over 70 Common Exception Words: Carefully selected words that are crucial for early readers to know, providing thorough coverage of essential vocabulary.
Variety of Activities: Includes diverse and interactive exercises such as:
Read the Word: Simple reading practice.
Trace the Word: Helps with spelling and letter formation.
Colour the Sounds: Visual and kinesthetic learning through coloring.
Map It Out: Enhances memory and recall by visualizing words.
Identify the Word: Encourages word recognition in different contexts.
Unscramble the Word: Fun puzzles to reinforce spelling.
Colour the Word: Creative practice to reinforce learning.
Write the Word from Memory: Tests retention and recall.
Benefits:
Engaging Learning: Fun activities keep students motivated and make learning tricky words enjoyable.
Comprehensive Practice: Multiple exercises for each word ensure thorough practice and mastery.
Skill Reinforcement: Activities focus on reading, writing, spelling, and recognizing words, providing well-rounded literacy support.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheets save you valuable preparation time and can be easily incorporated into your lessons.
Equip your classroom with the Ultimate Tricky Words & Sight Words Worksheet Booklet and watch your students’ confidence and skills grow. Make tricky words less tricky and learning more fun with this essential resource!
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Homophones and Near Homophones Visual Aid for Teachers
Simplify teaching homophones and near homophones with our comprehensive Visual Aid! This resource is designed to provide clear, engaging visual support, making it easier for Key Stage 1 students to grasp these tricky concepts.
Features:
Clear Visuals: Bright, colorful illustrations paired with examples to clearly distinguish between homophones (e.g., “pair” and “pear”) and near homophones.
Engaging Design: Eye-catching visuals that capture students’ attention and make learning fun.
Easy-to-Read Format: Large text and simple layout ensure that the information is accessible and easy to understand for young learners.
Comprehensive Coverage: Includes a wide range of commonly confused homophones and near homophones, providing thorough practice.
Benefits:
Enhanced Understanding: Visual aids help students quickly and easily differentiate between words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.
Effective Teaching Tool: Perfect for classroom display or as part of a lesson plan, supporting visual learners and reinforcing auditory learning.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resource that reduces preparation time, allowing you to focus on teaching.
Versatile Use: Can be used during whole-class teaching, small group sessions, or individual practice, making it a flexible addition to any teaching strategy.
Equip your classroom with our Homophones and Near Homophones Visual Aid and watch your students’ understanding and usage of these words improve. Make learning homophones a clear, visual, and engaging experience with this essential teaching tool!
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Master the Long ‘oo’ Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible)
Enhance your phonics instruction with my comprehensive and engaging Master the Long ‘oo’ Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity! This resource is perfect for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, offering fun and interactive activities to teach and assess their understanding of the long ‘oo’ sound, all while saving you valuable preparation time.
Features:
Side One: Read and Match: Students read long ‘oo’ 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 long ‘oo’ sound, expanding their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Side Two: Sentence Completion: Students complete sentences with the correct long ‘oo’ 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 long ‘oo’ sound, helping students to recognize and use this phoneme confidently.
Engaging and Fun: A variety of activities on both sides keep students motivated and make learning enjoyable.
Comprehensive Assessment: Allows teachers to assess students’ understanding and proficiency with the long ‘oo’ 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 Long ‘oo’ Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity 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, time-saving resource!
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Master the “igh” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity
Set 2 Read write Inc. Compatible
Introduce your students to the “igh” phonics sound with my comprehensive and engaging double-sided worksheet activity! This resource is designed to provide thorough practice and assessment for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, making phonics learning fun and effective.
Features:
Side One: Read and Match: Students read “igh” 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 “igh” sound, expanding their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Side Two: Sentence Completion: Students complete sentences with the correct “igh” 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 “igh” sound, helping students to recognize and use this phoneme confidently.
Engaging and Fun: A variety of activities on both sides keep students motivated and make learning enjoyable.
Comprehensive Assessment: Allows teachers to assess students’ understanding and proficiency with the “igh” 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 “igh” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity 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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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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Master the “ou” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible)
Enhance your phonics instruction with my engaging Master the “ou” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity, designed specifically for Set 2 Read Write Inc. Perfect for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, this resource provides comprehensive practice to help them master the “ou” phonics sound while saving you valuable preparation time.
Features:
Side One: Read and Match: Pupils read “ou” words and match them to corresponding pictures, reinforcing word recognition and phonetic understanding.
Creative Thinking: Encourages pupils to think of and write additional words containing the “ou” sound, broadening their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Side Two: Sentence Completion: Pupils complete sentences with the correct “ou” word, improving their comprehension and application of the sound.
Drawing Activity: Pupils draw pictures to represent the sentences, showcasing their understanding of the words and their meanings.
Benefits:
Phonics Reinforcement: Provides focused practice with the “ou” 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: Enables teachers to evaluate pupils’ understanding and proficiency with the “ou” sound through diverse activities.
Skill Development: Supports reading, writing, comprehension, and creative expression, offering a well-rounded phonics experience.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheets streamline lesson planning, allowing you more time to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Master the “ou” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible) and watch your pupils develop strong phonics skills in a fun and engaging way. Make phonics practice effective and enjoyable with this essential, time-saving resource!
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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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Master the “or” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible)
Elevate your phonics instruction with my engaging and comprehensive Master the “or” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity, designed to align perfectly with Set 2 of Read Write Inc. (RWI). Ideal for early learners and Key Stage 1 students, this resource offers a variety of fun and interactive activities to teach and assess their understanding of the “or” phonics sound, all while saving you valuable preparation time.
Features:
Side One: Read and Match: Pupils read “or” words and match them to corresponding pictures, reinforcing word recognition and phonetic understanding.
Creative Thinking: Encourages pupils to think of and write additional words containing the “or” sound, broadening their vocabulary and phonemic awareness.
Side Two: Sentence Completion: Pupils complete sentences with the correct “or” word, improving their comprehension and application of the sound.
Drawing Activity: Pupils draw pictures to represent the sentences, showcasing their understanding of the words and their meanings.
Benefits:
Phonics Reinforcement: Provides focused practice with the “or” 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: Enables teachers to evaluate pupils’ understanding and proficiency with the “or” sound through diverse activities.
Skill Development: Supports reading, writing, comprehension, and creative expression, offering a well-rounded phonics experience.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use worksheets streamline lesson planning, allowing you more time to focus on teaching.
Equip your classroom with my Master the “or” Sound Double-Sided Worksheet Activity (Set 2 RWI Compatible) and watch your pupils develop strong phonics skills in a fun and engaging way. Make phonics practice effective and enjoyable with this essential, time-saving resource!
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Map 1 and 2 (Set 1 and 2) Phonics/ Letter and Sounds Colouring Books
Introduce your young students to the world of phonics with our Phonics Coloring Book! This delightful resource combines the joy of coloring with the educational benefits of learning phonetic sounds. Each page features a letter, its corresponding sound, and a picture that matches the sound, making it a fun and interactive way for children to learn.
A great classroom resource for EYFS to develop fluency with phonics and alphabet letters and sounds. Use in the classroom to aide fine motor skills and improve colouring skills for children aged 3-6 years.
This phonics colouring book features items for each of the sounds and letters of the alphabet to help children with letter/word/sound association.
Phonics Coloring Book for Early Years Learners
Engaging Learning: Children love to color, and this book turns phonics lessons into an enjoyable activity.
Visual Association: Each letter and sound is paired with a picture, helping students make visual connections that enhance memory and recall.
Fine Motor Skills: Coloring improves fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and focus, which are essential for writing.
Independent Learning: Easy-to-follow pages allow children to learn and practice on their own, giving you valuable prep time.
Our Phonics Coloring Book is perfect for EYFS students, providing a creative and effective approach to early literacy. Watch as your students gain confidence in their phonetic abilities while enjoying the process of coloring. Simplify your teaching and make phonics fun with this essential resource!
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Boost your phonics teaching with my ‘ur’ Phonics Sound Worksheet, carefully aligned with Read Write Inc. (RWI) Set 3. This double-sided resource is packed with engaging activities to help students master the ‘ur’ phonics sound, making it an essential addition to your phonics curriculum.
Worksheet Features:
Read and Match Activity:
Students practise reading words containing the ‘ur’ sound and match them to the appropriate pictures. This activity strengthens word recognition and helps solidify the connection between words and their meanings.
Complete the Sentence:
Encourage students to fill in the blanks using ‘ur’ words, enhancing their ability to construct meaningful sentences and understand the context in which these words are used.
‘ur’ Word Search:
Engage students with a fun and challenging word search featuring ‘ur’ words, which reinforces spelling and recognition in an enjoyable format.
Independent Writing Task:
Provide space for students to write their own sentences using ‘ur’ words. This task encourages 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 easily, 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 motivated and engaged. By incorporating reading, matching, word searches, and creative writing, this worksheet caters to different learning styles, making phonics practice enjoyable.
Versatile Usage:
Perfect for both classroom lessons and homework assignments, this worksheet adapts to various teaching contexts. Its multifaceted design supports both group work and individual practice, ensuring that all students benefit.
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Free “Name That Noun” Worksheet Activity
Boost your pupils’ vocabulary and grammar skills with my Free “Name That Noun” Alphabet Worksheet Activity! Perfect for Key Stage 1 children and Key Stage 2 as a refresher, this engaging resource encourages pupils to think of and write a noun for each letter of the alphabet. Whether used as an independent activity, a paired exercise, or a fun time filler, this worksheet is an excellent tool for reinforcing noun knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
Features:
Alphabet Focus: Pupils name a noun beginning with each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z.
Versatile Use: Suitable for individual work, paired activities, classroom lessons, refreshers, or time fillers.
Engaging Design: Colourful and child-friendly layout makes the activity enjoyable and visually appealing.
Flexible Learning: Can be used across various teaching scenarios and adaptable to different learning styles.
Printable Resource: Easy-to-print worksheet that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Benefits:
Vocabulary Expansion: Helps pupils expand their noun vocabulary by thinking of and writing different nouns for each letter.
Grammar Reinforcement: Reinforces pupils’ understanding of nouns in a fun and interactive way.
Interactive Engagement: Keeps pupils engaged with a challenging yet enjoyable task.
Skill Development: Supports literacy development by enhancing vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills.
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use and free, providing a convenient and accessible resource for teachers.
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Spark Creativity with My Character Description Planning Resource!
Ignite your students’ imaginations and enhance their descriptive writing skills with my Character Description Planning Resource. This versatile, A4-sized plan is designed to guide children through the process of designing and describing their own unique characters, using adjectives, noun phrases, and expanded noun phrases. Can be scaled to A3 when printing to give children additional creativity space.
Features of the Resource:
Character Design Framework:
Encourage students to create their own character from scratch with the structured design space provided. This section offers ample room for drawing, allowing children to visualise their character before they start describing them.
Adjectives and Noun Phrases Section:
Guide students in brainstorming and applying descriptive words with dedicated areas to list adjectives and noun phrases. This focused section helps them articulate specific traits and features of their character in detail.
Expanded Noun Phrases:
Support advanced descriptive writing by including a space for expanded noun phrases. This encourages students to go beyond basic descriptions and use more complex language structures, enhancing their writing skills.
Ample Space for Writing and Drawing:
Printed on A4 or A3-sized paper, this resource provides plenty of space for students to express their creativity. The large format is ideal for both detailed drawings and extensive written descriptions, making it perfect for in-depth character exploration.
Benefits for Teachers:
Time-Saving:
My ready-to-use planning resource eliminates the need for creating character description templates from scratch. Simply print the A3 sheet and you’re ready to go—saving you valuable time and effort.
Reduces Workload:
With a structured plan that covers all aspects of character description, you can streamline your lesson preparation. This resource consolidates various elements of descriptive writing into one easy-to-use tool.
Encourages Creativity and Detailed Writing:
By providing both a visual and written framework, this resource helps students fully engage with the character creation process. They’ll enjoy the freedom to draw and write, leading to richer and more detailed character descriptions.
Versatile Use:
Ideal for both classroom activities and homework assignments, this resource can be used in a variety of teaching contexts. Its flexible design makes it suitable for different levels of writing ability and creative expression.
Transform your descriptive writing lessons and make character creation exciting with my Character Description Planning Resource. For more resources that streamline your teaching and inspire your students, don’t forget to explore Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan)!