All the tricky words from phase 4 on colourful caterpillars. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.

All the tricky words from phase 3 on colourful caterpillars. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.

All the tricky words from phase 2 on colourful caterpillars. Would make a bright cheerful display in the classroom or use as flashcards.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Year 2 objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Reception objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Year 1 objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Year 3 objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Year 4 objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Year 5 objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A proforma for Guided Reading with all the Year 6 objectives down the side and examples of key questions in the top box. Insert children's names in the columns and then record comments and question answers during a guided reading session. This is a word document so you can edit out my questions at the top (they are just an example) and change to suit the book you are using.

A list of reading targets linked to the coloured book bands from stage 1/pink to stage 11/lime. Useful for termly target setting or end of year report targets. Targets are divided into the different bands and there are several per coloured band.

A series of word mats for handwriting letter formation. I have done many variations but if you need a different variation, please email me at bw-helps-you@outlook.com.

A PowerPoint activity with some shared comprehension questions with a follow-up comprehension sheet of questions and answers about the poem. The questions are based around VIPERS (see Literacy Shed website). This activity has been used with an able Year 2 class but could also be used for Year 3.

I have had many parents asking me for a list of spellings the children should be learning in year 5 so I created this guide. You can add your school name and logo on the front cover to personalise it and it can be photocopied into a small book and sent home. Depending on demand, I am hoping to do one for each year group. The objectives from the National Curriculum are used under free use and re-use for all purposes, both commercial and non-commercial – the Open Government Licence. All images are taken from wpclipart and are free from copyright.

Reading and Writing targets sheets. These are designed as one page per year group in ascending order from Year 1 to Year 6. All fit to the 2014 curriculum and Year 2/Year 6 writing exemplifications 2016. They have been colour coded for the different sections of English as follows (although some may fall into two categories): Yellow – Spelling Green – Handwriting Orange – Composition Blue – Grammar and Punctuation Purple – Reading You can print these directly onto labels (21 per sheet) and then they can be easily stuck into books/reading records etc.

A series of fact cards which could be used for display in your book corner or Library. Comprises of 16 fact cards.

A week long unit on the classic poem What is Pink? by Christina Rossetti The unit helps children to understand classic poetry by introducing the poem in a way which they can easily understand. The children are asked to explore the theme of colour, read and discuss the poem as well as answer comprehension questions and then plan and write their own verses in a similar style. All resources are included such as planning sheets, comprehension questions and sheets and templates for writing. It could be easily adapted for Foundation Stage, Year 1 or Year 2.

A week long unit on the classic poem A Child’s Thought by Robert Louis Stevenson. The unit helps children to understand classic poetry by introducing the poem in a way which they can easily understand. The children are asked to read, discuss and perform the poem as well as answer comprehension questions and then plan and write their own verse in a similar style. All resources are included such as planning sheets, comprehension PPT and sheets and templates for writing. It has been used with an able Year 2 class and would also work for a Year 3 class.

A 5 day plan for classic poetry based on the poem The Tyger by William Blake. This has originally be used with a Year 5 class (9-10 year olds) but could be adapted for other ages. It introduces the poem to the children in an accessible way and then encourages short and longer writing opportunities. All resources are included as well as an annotated version of the poem to analyse the language and structure.