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 grapheme ‘ough’.
Generally for Phase/Level 5 but this can vary according to phonological system used.
Pdf pages for you to print/laminate.
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 104 flashcards = complete set of KS2 Years Spelling 5 and 6 Words - National Curriculum.
Each flashcard measures approx 3" x 2".
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.
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.
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
Easter Fun Facts Powerpoint
Easter words Unscramble activity
Easter Wordsearch
Suitable for Lower KS2 and Upper KS1
Fun activities for Easter.
A fun Easter egg cross stitch pattern (for binca or aida) can be found here - great for making Easter cards:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12980258
Simple matching game for pupils to find matching synonyms and antonyms.
Suitable for Lower KS2.
Draw lines to match the words.
Other grammar resources can be found here:
Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions explained:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471
Difference between Metaphors and Similes:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962815
Simple powerpoint to explain the difference between metaphors and similes.
Useful as part of Literacy lessons, especially when discussing figurative language to use in creative writing.
KS2
Further grammar resources can be found at below links:
Subordinating/Co-ordinating conjunctions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960471
Simple antonym/synonym matching game:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12976122
**Cross Stitch Poppy **
Here is a simple, cross stitch pattern of the Poppy – the symbol of remembrance - 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.
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 using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
If you wish the poppy pattern along with information sheets about Flanders Field and the poppy as a symbol of Remembrance, please see my separate resource:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12712522
Further cross stitch designs can be found on following links:
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
Positive Mind Set design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781
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
Great descriptive/creative writing example paragraph - using dragons as the subject matter.
Can be used to introduce a descriptive writing activity for pupils.
Also included is a word bank to generate ideas.
Key features include: examples of creative language choices/vocabulary in order to create mood/atmosphere/setting of a dragon leaving its lair to hunt.
Illustrates expaned noun phrases/adverbials/varied sentence structures.
Suitable for KS2.
Download to access full paragraph and word bank. Contained in zip file.
**This resource is also available at following link as a Powerpoint **:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12959437
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)
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
Buy this pack of** 3 **narratives to utilise as examples to use in creative writing/descriptive writing sessions.
Primarily used for Year 6 Literacy Groups. Could be suitable for lower KS2 Year Groups.
Included:
Earthquake/Volcano story
Chiller/Suspense stories (second story annotated with structure guidance)
A Greek Myth re-imagined - featuring Theseus and Hydra. An imagined greek myth featuring Theseus and Hydra - used to assist pupils to invent their own version of a Greek Myth.
My other resource packs with additional material for earthquakes/volcano and chiller/suspense narrative construction can be found here :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785584
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12785581
Thank you for looking at my resource.
A Greek Myth
Theseus and Hydra Re-imagined
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 too. Suitable for KS2 - particularly Year 5 and Year 6.
This resource is also available as a Powerpoint presentation for ease of use in lessons - see following link
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12985137
Resources included to use in creative writing for earthquakes and volcanoes
• Short narrative example for an Earthquake – modelling some of the descriptive language and grammatical features/structure that pupils could use in their own stories.
• Word bank/sentence starters/content idea cards for earthquake and volcano descriptive writing/narratives
Also, a set of quick reference idea cards and story model used when working with small groups of Year 6 pupils who were tasked with writing their own short narratives as part of their studies on earthquakes and volcanoes.
Although primarily used for Year 6, the information could be used for other ks2 year groups.
Here is a simple quick to make Christmas Tree cross stitch pattern - 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.
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 Christmas Card!
Finished size: approx: 3" x 2"
The pattern is stitched on 6 count binca material using 6 strands of stranded cotton and a blunt tapestry needle.
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 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
Positive Mind Set Design - ‘Dream, Hope, Believe, Achieve’:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12962781