I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
I have ten years experience as an HLTA in a primary school, primarily working with Year 6. Over the years, I have created a bank of resources which I hope may prove useful to others as time savers.
Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the graphemes ‘tion’; ‘cian’; ‘sion’ and ‘augh’
Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used.
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
Set of 108 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Year 3 and 4 Spelling Words - National Curriculum.
Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2".
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
Set of 6 flashcards illustrating the different phonemes for the grapheme ‘ough’.
Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used.
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
A wordsearch containing names of Greek Gods and Goddesses.
Suitable for Upper KS2 and above.
See also creative writing narrative - 'A Greek Myth - Re-imagined’A Greek Myth. Here is the link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785092
Whilst studying Greek myths with Year 5, their task was to write their own version of a Greek myth, using a hero and a monster of their choice.
Working with a small group, I created my own Greek myth with the characters of Theseus and the monster Hydra to use as an example of how a myth could be re-imagined – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features and structure that they could use in their own story.
This could be used for pupils as an example of how to create their own version of a Greek myth. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph -Thunderstorm!
Creative/descriptive writing example.
Key Features:
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Dragons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (ppwerpoint)
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph – Abandoned House in Forest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
Same paragraph as a powerpoint
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - describing a thunderstorm.
Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils.
Also included are notes re: which features to include to make writing more expressive.
Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting.
Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures.
Suitable for KS2.
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Erupting Volcano:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Abandoned House in Forest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017 (powerpoint)
Dragon hunting:
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph Model – Dragon!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414
Same dragon paragraph as a Powerpoint:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
KS2 Resource which gives information about the history of Remembrance/Armistice Day; what it represents/what happens on Remembrance Day and why we use a poppy as our symbol of Remembrance and significance of ‘In Flanders Field’ by John McCrae.
PDF.
See also resource of a poppy cross stitch design with instructions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
See also other Remembrance resources on following links:
• In Flanders Field Poem – with commentary/Information re history of the Poppy as a symbol of remembrance and including the poppy cross stitch design pattern:
• Remembrance/Armistice Day Wordsearch (free)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825
Great resource pack for Remembrance activities – particularly about why we use the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance. Included:
• In Flanders Field Poem by John McCrae with written commentary.
• Information Sheet re: the history of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.
• Information Sheet on Remembrance Day.
Also included:
• A simple cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although may be suitable for upper K2 also.
Resource is both as word/jpg docs and combined PDF for ease of access.
(Cross Stitch Poppy Additional Information:
The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material.)
See also resource which just has the poppy cross stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
See also other Remembrance resources on following links:
• Remembrance/Armistice Day Wordsearch (free)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12921825
• All About Remembrance/Armistice Day including what it represents/history/the poppy as a symbol/relevance of ‘In Flanders Field’ Poem by John McCrae. KS2 Pdf:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13081421
A mini information Powerpoint about the Olympic/Paralympic Games, including their history, sports included, medals, the Olympic Flame, Mascots, Motto and Olympic Values.
There is a Powerpoint and a Pdf version of the same information for ease of access.
Suitable for Upper KS1, KS2 and Year 7.
Descriptive writing paragraph example for KS2.
Approaching an abandoned house through a dark forest at night.
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases; varied punctuation.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a word document:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960501
See also my other KS2 TES resources for descriptive/creative writing examples:
Dragons! :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc)
Volcano!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Descriptive Writing Thunderstorm Pdf:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13106981
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538
Here is a simple quick to make Easter Egg cross stitch patterns - to use with KS2 pupils, although it may also be suitable for upper years of KS1.
The colour cross stitch pattern chart is on a pdf. The eggs can be completed in any colour. Pictures and patterns are a guide only.
This has coloured crosses. Each cross is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions.
Would be great to use as front of a Handmade Easter Card or as a lovely framed picture!
Finished size of each egg: approx: 5cm x 4cm on 6 count binca. If stitched on 14 count aida, the finished picture will be smaller.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
Here are some further easy to make cross stitch patterns for binca cross stitch fabric. Pictures can be stitched on aida fabric also, but the finished pictures would be smaller:
‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ Positive Mind Set Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Christmas Tree Quick Make - Ideal for Card Making:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Bees - single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ picture:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Poppy Cross Stitch - Easy make pattern:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Collection of Mini Cross Stitch Motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint/Wordsearch/Word Unscramble Game. KS1/KS2 can be found here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12975694
Here are two simple, fun cross stitch patterns to use with KS2 pupils, although they may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
The pattern charts are on pdfs. They have coloured blocks. Each block is equal to one cross stitch.
I have also included some basic cross stitch information/instructions and a photograph of the finished picture.
The patterns are stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations.
The wing shapes are completed in simple back stitch.
Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the pictures.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can also be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Positive Mind Set Design ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’ :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Cross Stitch Positive Words Binca Pattern Positive Mind set cross stitch pattern on binca fabric
Here is a simple, fun cross stitch pattern to use with KS2 pupils, although it may be suitable for upper years of KS1 also.
** Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve**
I have included some basic information/instructions and a pattern as a pdf with coloured crosses. Each cross on the pattern = one cross stitch.
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material and obviously can be completed in any colour combinations. The border can be cross stitched, a simple back stitch or left blank.
Have fun and I hope your pupils enjoy stitching the design.
Here are some further links for other fun, simple cross stitch designs on binca:
(All patterns can be stitched on aida fabric but note that the finished design will be smaller)
Easy Christmas Tree Cross Stitch:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946295
Easy Easter Egg designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12980258
Easy Poppy Cross Stitch design:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742390
Single Bee and ‘Bee Happy’ Logo designs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959872
Collection (20) of mini cross stitch motifs:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12692137
Simple powerpoint explaining the difference between co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions and some examples for pupils to try and identify.
Suitable for KS2.
LInks for further grammar resources can be found below:
Difference between metaphors and similes:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815
Simple antonym/synonym matching game:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122
KS2 Descriptive Writing Paragraph– Abandoned House
Creative/descriptive writing example.
Key Features:
Modelling creative language choices/figurative language; kS2 grammatical features such as embedded clauses; varied sentence starters and structures; fronted adverbials; expanded noun phrases.
Used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils tasked with writing their own short narrative paragraph(s).
Suitable for KS2.
This resource is also available as a powerpoint:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978017
Further descriptive paragraphs can be found at following:
Erupting Volcano:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960494 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12984370 (powerpoint)
Dragon!
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959414 (word doc)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437 (powerpoint)
Also, a resource with ideas of how to make descriptive/creative writing more exciting using figurative language:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12986538