Deforestation suitable for SEN, Primary, Early Years, Reception and Preschoolers. No prep required.
Worksheets: what is deforestation? (students match pictures to before, during and after).
why deforestation occurs (students cut and stick to show which are natural disasters and which are human causes of deforestation).
where is deforestation happening (map showing where forests were, and what is left- students label named areas).
how it happens (students cut and stick to show areas of deforestation caused by slash and burn or clear cutting).
impact on different areas (students match terms and descriptions).
reducing deforestation (students select from a choice, and are encouraged to come up with their own examples).
Revision/ Test- contains a question from each area to check understanding and to revise the topic. Choice of answers for some questions, while others need a bullet point or sentence to be written (lower abilities may need a scribe for this).
Ideal for teacher training or NQT a literacy bundle that has a range of worksheets for SEN, Early Years, Reception, Primary and Preschoolers.
Includes differentiated worksheets for students who are at the pre-writing stage, up to writing independently. Has worksheets for alphabet A-Z for matching, phonics and practicing writing and spelling.
Includes differentiated comprehension from 12 nursery rhymes to 12 differentiated photos commenting on items in photos (3 sets of each for lower, middle and higher abilities).
With the speaking, listening and writing we ask carers to email or let us know a couple of things that their child did at the weekend, so that we are able to prompt children or get other children to ask appropriate questions. We also check children's listening by asking 'Who went shopping, who visited family, who was ill, who walked the dog, where did they go, what did they buy' etc. before the students write what they did with help, by copying from a white board or working independently.
Also includes a colouring activity to check children's listening skills. Adult asks them to colour a particular part of the picture a certain colour and records if they did it correctly.
No prep needed - just cutting and gluing with the children. You may need whiteboards and pens to help the children with spelling.
Includes 12 'storyboard' Nursery Rhymes:
The Grand Old Duke of York, Row Row Row Your Boat, Hey Diddle Diddle, Little Miss Muffet,
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Humpty Dumpty,
Jack and Jill, Old Mother Hubbard, Little Bo-Peep, Hickory Dickory Dock, Pat-a-cake and Itsy-bitsy Spider.
Say the rhymes with the students, get them to listen and recite each line afterwards, ask them to order the 4 pictures for each nursery rhyme, then use the differentiated worksheets to assess their writing and listening skills.
For the speaking, listening and writing worksheets we ask carers to let us know either during drop off or via email a couple of things their child has done over the weekend. We then ask the students what they did at the weekend, prompting other students to ask questions of their peers, and then do a recap by asking who did what to assess who was listening before getting the children to write either with help or independently what they did at the weekend.
**Writing sentences. Sets 1 and 2**
Differentiated worksheets.
Suitable for Primary, Early Years, SEN and Reception.
8 worksheets for lower and middle abilities. Includes words that can be copied or cut out and stuck.
8 worksheets for higher abilities. Includes lines for students to show that they can write on a line. Words can be copied or cut out and stuck to create 2 sentences for each picture.
* To enable students to group letters and leave spaces as though writing separate words.
* To show an understanding of how text is arranged on the page (e.g. writing from left to right).
* To enable students to show a basic understanding of capitals and basic punctuation (full stops and commas).
**Writing simple words and phrases. Sets 1 and 2**
Differentiated worksheets for writing simple words and phrases. Suitable for SEN, Primary, Early Years and Reception.
8 worksheets for lower and middle ability students.
8 worksheets for higher ability students.
* To show an awareness of when capital letters are used.
* To show an awareness of when full stops are used.
* To practice handwriting and writing in boxes/ on lines.
* To group letters and leave spaces as though writing separate words.
* Show an understanding of how a text is arranged on the page.
Suitable for Pre schoolers, Reception and SEN.
12 worksheets. Can be used for all abilities. 4 different comprehension worksheets for each ability.
Lower abilities- choice of 4 answers for each question (talk about, find, cut and stick).
Middle abilities- children talk about the answer, then can stick the correct answer for each question, or use the choices to copy spellings. There are already lines in place for them to practise writing on a line, and the start of the sentence is already in place to get them used to modelling sentences and using capital letters.
Higher abilities- they should be encouraged to write full sentences and expand their sentences to include as much detail as possible. Lines already in place to enable them to practise writing on a line.
Suitable for Pre schoolers, Reception and SEN.
12 worksheets (4 for each ability level).
Can be used for all abilities. Includes choice of answers for lower and middle abilities.
Lower abilities- choice of 4 answers for each question to find, cut out and stick after discussing what they can see.
Middle abilities- children answer, then can stick the correct answer for each question, or use the choices to copy spellings. The start of the sentence is already typed to model the start of a sentence and the use of capital letters. Lines are also present for practising writing on the line.
Higher abilities- they should be encouraged to write full sentences and expand their sentences to include as much detail as possible. Again lines are already in place to allow children to practise writing on the line.
Suitable for Pre schoolers, Early years, Reception and SEN. Includes a total of 12 pages.
4 comprehension worksheets (each worksheet is differentiated for different abilities).
Lower abilities- choice of 4 answers to find, cut out and stick.
Middle abilities- choice of 4 answers. Start of sentences are modelled and lines are already in place for students to practise writing on the line.
Higher abilities- lines are in place to allow students to write on the line. Students should be encouraged to independently write full sentences.
Explore, investigate and label maps. Get to know the local community.
Ideal for Primary school or SEN. Useful for assessment, revision or as a fun group activity.
Download an A4 map of your local area (ensure that the school is not labelled or cover it up before photocopying).
Using the 4 worksheets put students in pairs or small groups of out 4.
Let them work together to think of a map title, add in the North sign, circle the scale, write in a key and find and either number, label or follow other instructions to explore the map in front of them.
There is extension work for those groups who finish first to find out details from six of the local cafes they have identified.
6 Nursery Rhymes for Comprehension- Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Hey Diddle Diddle, Itsy-bitsy Spider, The Grand Old Duke of York and Row Row Row Your Boat.
Use the ‘storyboard’ worksheets to say the nursery rhyme, encouraging students to repeat it after you, see if they can recite it back to you after hearing it a couple of times (often students help each other out, seeing who can say it loudest). All students can cut out the 4 pictures for each ‘storyboard’ and arrange them in the correct order.
There are then18 worksheets for comprehension
6 for lower abilities where they can circle/point/say the correct answer from a choice of 3.
6 for middle abilities where they can copy the correct answer after choosing from a choice of 3.
6 for higher abilities where they should be encouraged to answer questions in full sentences.
Extension work- get students to ask/ write other questions about the nursery rhyme.
See if they can draw their own pictures.
See if they can create or recite their own nursery rhyme and illustrate it in 4 pictures.
Suitable for SEN, Primary and Secondary school students.
10 worksheets with written time problems using the 24 hour clock.
Students are given an example of a question, the answer and the sum needed to work out the answer. Students are reminded to show their workings.
Each worksheet has 4 questions, giving 40 written time problems in total.
A total of 50 comprehension worksheets (24 differentiated worksheets for 6 nursery rhymes and 36 differentiated comprehension worksheets for photos).
In the 36 photo worksheets:
12 for lower abilities- find, cut and stick from a choice of 4 answers.
12 for middle abilities- find, copy and extend. The start of sentences are modelled and lines are already in place to practise writing on the line.
12 for higher abilities- students should be encouraged to write full sentences independently. Lines are in place for practising writing on the line.
The 6 Nursery Rhymes are: The Grand Old Duke of York, Row Row Row your Boat, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Humpty Dumpty, Itsy-bitsy Spider and Hey Diddle Diddle.
There are 6 storyboards for all students to order events from the rhyme, then 6 worksheets for lower abilities- choosing an answer from a choice of 3 and circle/point/say the correct answer.
6 worksheets for middle abilities- choosing a correct answer from a choice of 3, then copying the answer, practicing handwriting on the lines.
6 worksheets for higher abilities to practice their handwriting, writing in full sentences and using capital letters and full stops.
For extension work- ask students to create their own questions, illustrate a rhyme themselves, recite a rhyme or create and illustrate one of their own.
3 worksheets for Sink or Float. Also includes an extension worksheet for higher abilities to find and use own items.
Allows children to predict if they think an item will sink or float. When given the items and a see through bowl filled with water they can then place the item in and observe for themselves if the item sinks or floats, enabling them to discover if they were right or wrong in their predictions.
A great activity for all abilities with 3 worksheets to demonstrate the children’s understanding and learning.
Includes pictures of items to experiment with, and pictures for float or sink,
Differentiated worksheets suitable for SEN, Early Years, ESOL and Primary students for encouraging the use of descriptive writing.
12 worksheets in total. 3rd set of descriptive writing.
Lower ability- 3 worksheets to cut out words, order in to own sentences then glue.
Middle ability- 3 worksheets to write own sentences (word prompts included on separate page).
Higher ability- 3 worksheets to create and write own sentences. Only prompts are:
remember to include size/colour/where they are/how they feel/what they are thinking.
Encourage the use of dictionaries/thesaurus. Students can then type up their work on the computer, or find and describe their own pictures using ICT.
Extension work- ask the students to use ‘because’ in their work to expand their sentences. The dogs look happy because… they have just eaten… they are enjoying playing with the stick…it is enjoying the game of chase as it is winning… they are glad to be playing in the water.
Set of A- Z worksheets. Suitable for SEN, Early Years, Primary, Reception, Preschoolers.
Use for learning the alphabet, as part of phonics, speaking, listening and writing, matching, practice handwriting and these are ideal for differentiation activities without any extra preparation.
Lower abilities-cut out, match the correct pictures to the letter and stick on the worksheet.
Middle abilities- match correct pictures to the letter, match the words to the pictures, cut out and stick on the worksheet.
Higher abilities- match correct pictures to the letter, cut out and stick on the worksheet, then write the correct label under the picture to practice handwriting.
Suitable for Pre schoolers, Reception and SEN.
This includes 2 worksheets and a matching activity (needs cutting out and laminating to be used over and over again- includes 6 shapes, descriptions and names that need to be matched together). Adapt for lower or higher abilities.
Lower abilities- the first worksheets just has 4 shapes: Triangle, Rectangle, Circle and Square. The children need to match the shape name with the description, then match to the correct shape image.
Middle and Higher abilities- the second worksheet contains 6 shapes: Pentagon, Rectangle, Triangle, Square, Circle and Hexagon.
Suitable for SEN, Early Years, Preschoolers and Primary.
14 worksheets to check spelling of CVC, CCVC and CVCC words.
(CVC- Consonant, Vowel, Consonant, eg. cat, mat, hat.
CCVC- Consonant, Consonant, Vowel and Consonant, eg. shop, chop, chip.
CVCC- Consonant, Vowel, Consonant, Consonant, eg. sell, fell, bell).
CVC words- 6 worksheets, each with 6 pictures (36 pictures in total). Suitable for lower ability. Letters can be written, or there are letters to cut and stick.
CCVC words- 4 worksheets, each with 6 pictures (24 pictures in total). Suitable for all abilities. Letters can be written, or there are letters to cut and stick.
CVCC words- 4 worksheets, each with 6 pictures (24 pictures in total). Suitable for all abilities. Letters can be written, or there are letters to cut and stick.
Suitable for Primary, Early Years, SEN and Reception.
4 worksheets for lower and middle abilities. Includes words that can be copied or cut out and stuck.
4 worksheets for higher abilities. Includes lines for students to show that they can write on a line. Words can be copied or cut out and stuck to create 2 sentences for each picture.
To enable students to group letters and leave spaces as though writing separate words.
to show an understanding of how text is arranged on the page (e.g. writing from left to right).
to enable students to show a basic understanding of capitals and basic punctuation (full stops and commas).
15 worksheets for fun activities to measure everyday objects in the classroom using non standard measurements.
Suitable for SEN, Early Years, Primary and Preschoolers.
Non standard measurements used: counters, cubes, feet, hands and paperclips (it may be an idea to have blue tac on hand for measuring larger objects with counters and paperclips to make it easier for visual learners to see how many were needed to measure each object.
Suitable for EYFS, Reception, Primary and SEN.
Great for independent work or as homework.
Includes reminders for capitals, finger spacing, punctuation and writing on the lines.
8 worksheets featuring dogs, cats, parrot, squirrel, seahorse, seagulls, polar bears and an elephant.
There are also an extension worksheet (and a continuation sheet) for story writing for those who rush through work, or need a challenge.
Worksheets for SEN, EYFS, Reception, Primary.
Good for individual, small group work or homework.
6 writing worksheets with reminders for writing on the lines, capitals, full stops and finger spacing.
Each worksheet has 3 photos, which include:
Dog and cat, frog, horse.
Wolf cubs, pandas, penguins.
Tractor, rocket and train.
Beach, swimming pool, park.
Football, basketball, cycling.
Fireworks, Chinese dragon, birthday cake.
Differentiated worksheets suitable for SEN, Early Years and Primary for descriptive writing.
12 worksheets in total.
Lower ability- 3 worksheets to cut out words, order in to own sentences then glue.
Middle ability- 3 worksheets to write own sentences (word prompts included on separate page).
Higher ability- 3 worksheets to create and write own sentences. Only prompts are:
remember to include size/colour/where they are/how they feel/what they are thinking.
Encourage the use of dictionaries/thesaurus. Students can then type up their work on the computer, or find and describe their own pictures using ICT.
A large range of differentiated worksheets for lower, middle and higher abilities to explore and learn about 2D and 3D shapes, including naming the shapes, exploring the basic properties of shapes, matching 2D shapes by their descriptions and matching 3D shapes to real life pictures. 2D bingo- good for matching, social skills, speech and language. Suitable for all abilities as differentiation is included in the resources.
*2D and 3D basic shape properties:
4 sheets (includes a blank one that can be adapted for other shapes).
Lower abilities: Recognising the names of Triangle, Square, Circle and Rectangle, then counting the number of straight and curved sides.
Middle abilities: The same as above, but there is also a second worksheet for them with a Diamond, Hexagon, Oval and Pentagon.
Higher abilities: 1 sheet with 3D shapes- Cuboid, Cylinder, Sphere and Pyramid.
There is a blank sheet included so that you can add your own shapes or get the children to take photos around the classroom or look in magazines and cut and stick their own shapes, then write the number of straight and curved sides.
*2D shapes, their properties and matching descriptions:
This includes 2 worksheets and a matching activity (needs cutting out and laminating to be used over and over again- includes 6 shapes, descriptions and names that need to be matched together). Adapt for lower or higher abilities.
Lower abilities- the first worksheets just has 4 shapes: Triangle, Rectangle, Circle and Square. The children need to match the shape name with the description, then match to the correct shape image.
Middle and Higher abilities- the second worksheet contains 6 shapes: Pentagon, Rectangle, Triangle, Square, Circle and Hexagon.
*3D shape matching:
Includes 4 pages (2 worksheets and 2 pages of 3D images).
This is aimed at middle and higher abilities.
The children need to identify the shapes that are Pyramid or Sphere, then Cuboid or Cylinder, then cut them out and glue them in the correct area.
Extension: the children should be encouraged to look around the classroom and identify objects of these shapes, recording them on their sheets. They could also look through magazines or go online to find matching 3D images.
*2D shape bingo- shape pictures and names:
Good for recognising, matching, and naming the basic 2D shapes.
2D shape bingo- 4 bingo cards for lower abilities (square, rectangle, triangle and circle.
4 bingo cards for middle/higher abilities (square, rectangle, triangle, circle, pentagon and hexagon).
Shapes to cover the called shapes for lower and middle abilities.
Names of the shapes for higher abilities to cover the called shapes.
