These are great activities which can be laminated to support children in writing and spelling of high frequency words. Encourages sounding out of words and word recognition (Read it), encourages making the word using plastic letters or playdough (make it), then encourages writing using a whiteboard pen to copy the word (write it). Over 40 high frequency words included to download in this set…

This is a set of matching pair cards. These can be used to build sentences of past and present tense. Also included is a sheet with words already given where knowledge can be assessed on independently using past and present tense in the correct context. Putting the love back in learning…

This is a brilliant, engaging game for young learners. Remember the game of writing a word and folding your paper over then passing to a partner to write the next part? Or is that just me? This is a similar game to that (instructions are included). This game has been tried and tested with many children, children in Year 1, Year 2 and children higher up in KS2 who find sentence building difficult. After playing this game a few times, the pieces begin to fit together. Why make it difficult? Putting the love in learning, we put the children at the centre of everything we create…

These are great sheets which I have used with a range of learners, including learners with Special Educational Needs who were not able to write. They signed/verbalised their caption for an adult to write down word for word. A great assessment tool for all learners to show their level of understanding. Can also be used for children to write their own captions for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. A fabulous resource to inspire creative writing and thoughts.

These lovely bingo games one of fruit and one of classroom objects allow children to match pictures and numerals upto 6. Great for children just learning to count in EYFS and children with Special Educational Needs.

This is a lovely activity focusing on sports objects. Learners who are beginning with counting who find writing and forming shapes a challenge with Special Educational Needs, can access this resource to assess their knowledge and understanding. By counting the objects and recording using dots or dashes in the space provided, it allows learners to evidence and evaluate their answers. A great tool to promote independence and maths recording of children with difficulties in this area.

We have put together a selection of 6 gorgeous activity sheets to give children in EYFS and children who require a more sensory approach with Special Educational Needs, a more accessible, hands on approach to learning. Most of these activities are edible, so as long as there are no allergies it would be fine if they were to put any in their mouths. Try them out, they are a great way to allow young learners to be creative and to bring out their natural inquisitive natures. Giving them opportunities to really explore different textures using all of their senses.

This is a gorgeous collection of resources to support teaching of traditional stories with a twist. This story is inspired by ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, but it has been changed to show children that certain parts of stories can be changed, to create their own versions. This activity includes differentiated comprehension activities aimed at Year 1 and Year 2 and SEN. There is also a sequencing activity included. The animated powerpoint presentation which is included helps to bring the story to life, thereby giving children a deeper understanding of the story.

We have included a great powerpoint which has a coin reveal for children to work out which coin is being shown. This powerpoint also presents an extra challenge asking children how the value of that coin can be made using ones. A UK coin & note recognition poster is also available and money comparison activities up to 20p and £1, making the same amounts using different coins to those given in the examples. A great bundle of money activities for KS1.

This is a great activity to do with learners on their return from the summer holidays, when starting in a new class. It is also a great speaking and listening activity. Print out on card or laminate them, cut them out and let the children ask away in their groups or pairs. All the questions are the types that children can relate to, allowing them to find out about each other.

This is a gorgeous Lion King Themed child well being display. Featuring seven key words to help children to recognise how to get along with others and be happier. Available to download in 2 sections, both included in this package. Includes all lettering, animal images (which can be enlarged to suit the size of the display) and flowers. The backgrounds of the sunset would need to be made using poster paper/tissue paper etc. A stunning display to enhance any classroom.

These stunning posters have been designed to help children with their understanding of the different needs of different animals in relation to where they live. Each poster has clear photographs of habitats with a selection of animals who might live in those environments. There is also a habitat/animal matching activity in the form of a cut and stick resource.

This is a gorgeous, child friendly activity, aimed at helping children to grasp the concept that different animals and wildlife need different environments to live in. Read the information abut each habitat which is currently for sale at the Wildlife Estate Agency and look at the photographs to support. Children can put themselves in the mind of the different creatures and decide which property each one would want to buy. This is a brilliant cut and stick activity for children in KS1.https://applefortheteacher.co.uk/download/habitats-for-sale-activity/

Included in this Fire of London bundle is an animated powerpoint presentation, to engage and enthuse young children. A completed timeline poster and a timeline cut and stick activity. Also included is a recount planning sheet and a newspaper recount worksheet. Samuel Pepys wrote a diary entry which is also provided and a template of a blank diary for children to complete their own. There is also a Fire of London Key word mat to support writing and spelling and to give prompts of events. A great bundle to put children at the core of their learning.

This is a great selection of resources to support learners in KS1 with comprehension. Focusing on the topic of Traditional Tales, this collection has a story of Ben and the Sunflower, this is a different take on the story Jack and the Beanstalk. Children can watch the story on a powerpoint presentation, because this is so visual it helps them to relate to the story and discussions can be had whilst reading the story to a group of children. There are different levels of comprehensions available to download in this pack, which allow children to answer questions all about the story they have just observed. Each comprehension is designed to suit the different levels and needs of children so there are 3 to choose from and a story sequencing activity. Other traditional story powerpoints and comprehensions (with a difference) are available to download separately from TES and from our website applefortheteacher.co.uk.

These are a selection of resources to help children in their understanding of how bananas get into our homes. Their journey is quite a long one! This bundle includes a prior knowledge activity, informative, child friendly powerpoint presentations, banana recipes, activities to assess learning and understanding and journey of a banana sorting activities. Giving everything you need to teach this topic in a child friendly way to give a deeper understanding.

Here are a whole range of activities to support the ‘Plants’ topic in EYFS and KS1. The powerpoint presentation is beautifully illustrated and animated to enhance engagement. It also contains a poem, telling the story of the seed step by step to support understanding. There are a whole range of resources to compliment the powerpoint, such as worksheets to assess learning, a bingo game to consolidate, labelling plants and trees and key vocabulary display cards. There is also a cut and stick activity to assess knowledge and a seed journal to complete during a plant growing investigation. Putting the love back in learning…

Year 1 Free Resources are SATPIN handwriting sheets that are great for allowing young learners to begin forming letters. Cute, memorable rhymes are a great resource to encourage correct formations for each letter sound, includes uppercase and lowercase letters to trace and write. Please try all our FREE resources including 2 ready to go powerpoint presentations, so you can sample the fantastic colourful and user friendly media available. https://applefortheteacher.co.uk/downloads/free-resources/ If you like what you see and would like to be part of our growing Apple community please choose one of our 3 annual subscriptions https://applefortheteacher.co.uk/subscriptions/ Apple for the teacher resources have been designed by experienced teachers for assisting home educators, parents, SEN and primary teachers including NQT’s with assessment and lesson resources. Please join our growing community of Apple for the Teacher members at one of our social media groups, so others can enjoy the experience you have had. facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube

Gorgeous poster created by us to inspire and motivate learners.

These are gorgeous ID badges, which can be used for children in Year 2 as their SATs tests begin to approach. FREE to download. Can be used when doing special SATs preparation, the Secret Agent ID cards can be worn to show they are on a special assignment, to help to make the SATs just a little less stressful.