Instructions for the children to read explain how to use this powerpoint which is a fun way of children spelling words from Phase 4 of Letters and Sounds.

A short story that can be used for phoneme spotting. The children highlight the different /ai/ sounds/spellings. They could use this as the basis for sorting words with the /ai/ sound and drawing conclusions about the spelling pattern.

A simple powerpoint for YR/1 children to introduce a topic on France

<p>Introduction to animals that might be seen on a farm and prompt to encourage children to put forward questions about what they would like to learn about farms and animals on farms.</p>

Writing frames: Four dinosaurs with speech bubbles. I use as a focused writing activity after modelling how to write a sentence with the class and most children generally want to do them independently as welll.

A short phoneme spotter activity.

I found this a useful but different way for the children to apply their knowledge of odd and even numbers. It could be easily adapted to extend or reduce the number range.

<p>Stimulus for discussion about types of bears, looking for similarities and differences between different types (and also between real and toy bears).</p>

<p>Powerpoint with images of people in a variety of jobs. I have used this to help children develop an awareness of the range of jobs/careers available and with a literacy focus in conjunction with the Colin McNaughton poem ‘When I grow up”.</p>

Powerpoint with images of Goldsworthy art and questions to prompt children to think about the images.

<p>Powerpoint showing main features of a church. I have used this to introduce children to the things they may expect to see on our visit to a church.</p>

This book is given to children who are joining our Reception class. It provides the children and their families with an idea of what it will be like in school. It should appear in Sassoon Font. Apologies if it has defaulted to another font when you open it. Hopefully it will give you some ideas/base to work from and develop your own.

<p>A few images of the the paintings of Rousseau.</p>

<p>Images of animals (in powerpoint) which can be printed to provide a stimulus for children to look at patterns in nature. You could also print off to make cards for sorting animals, playing snap etc.</p>

Photos of sculpture exhibited at Kew 2008

Powerpoint of a range of portraits with questions to prompt children to look at detail, draw comparisons and use thinking skills.

<p>Short powerpoint with images of autumn to promote discussion about leaves falling, migration and hibernation.</p>

Very simple powerpoint to promote discussion around football around the world.

A simple powerpoint showing pictures of landscape features. I have used it to prompt discussion for map making. eg what can you include on the pirates treasure map? Also just to develop vocabulary and understanding with younger children. Sorry if the font defaults to one with a non child friendly 'a'.

<p>Powerpoint showing a range of british animals</p>

A set of cards with a range of alien words from phases 3, 4 and 5. I call out words and children cross out if they have the word.