This resource contains a set of differentiated Christmas-themed worksheets on the apostrophe for omission / contraction. It is suitable for primary aged children and older SEN/ EFL students. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a Christmas word mat. It is ideal for writing activities during the Christmas period. It is provided in two different backgrounds, fonts and font colour. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource is a Christmas themed version of ‘stop the bus’. This game involves pupils finding the names of various items in categories beginning with the same letter. The categories include: elf’s name angel’s name item of winter clothing Christmas food Toy or game TV programme or film Item that can be found on an advent calendar Pupils are placed into teams of 2-4. Teams choose, in turn, a letter via an advent calendar. Behind each picture on the calendar is a letter. Teams have to think of one item to go in to each category beginning with the selected letter. The first team to finish shouts “Santa – Stop the Sleigh!” If you have a bell a pupil can run out to ring the bell to stop the game! The PowerPoint contains a Christmas-Themed timer with music. Teachers can dress up as Santa to make it even more fun! Teams score 1 point if they have an appropriate item in the category. They get 2 points if no other team has that word. This resource is suitable for primary school pupils and older SEND pupils and… some adults! Great for parties and games to play at home at Christmas. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains english Christmas-themed resources. No preparation required – all the resources contain a PowerPoint lesson and differentiated worksheets. The resources include: The 'Christmas Missing Letter Detective’ This resource contains a 28 slide PowerPoint lesson and an accompanying set of worksheets on the apostrophe for omission/contraction. The PowerPoint explains how to use the apostrophe for omission and contraction. The Christmas Crowd Controller This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and accmpanying worksheets on how to use commas in lists with sentences. The PowerPoint lesson is presented by the punctuation character ‘The Crowd Controller’ - the comma. Elfabetical Order’ – PowerPoint Lesson Santa’s Elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order via a fully editable, interactive and colourful 13 slide PowerPoint explaining alphabetical order up to four letters and complete with differentiated worksheets. The first set alphabetical order by the first letter only. The second set more challenging involving looking at the second, third and fourth letter. Special Delivery by Santa This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson and worksheets on making plurals. The fully editable PowerPoint is delivered by Santa himself and he explains all the rules for making plurals for regular nouns - adding ‘s’, - nouns ending in ‘ch’ , ‘sh’, ‘x’ and ‘s’, - nouns ending in ‘f’ and ‘fe’ - change ‘f’ to ‘v’ and add ‘es’, - nouns ending in ‘y’ preceded by consonant - change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es’. The resource also includes differentiated worksheets, information and fact sheet on making plurals including exceptions. These resources are suitable for Years 1-6, SEN pupils and older pupils who find sentence demarcation and punctuation challenging. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, 13 slide PowerPoint lesson on alphabetical order in which Santa’s elves visually demonstrate and explain alphabetical order up to four letters. This is an ideal resource for introducing/consolidating alphabetical order in the Christmas period. The resource is suitable for Year 1-6 pupils and older SEN students who will benefit from the highly visual nature of this resource. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. An accompanying set of 8 worksheets on alphabetical order is also available. Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order Worksheets See details below: This resource contains a set of 8 Christmas themed worksheets on alphabetical order. Worksheet tasks include: Placing items in alphabetical order by the first letter only. Placing items in alphabetical order to the second, third and fourth letter. Placing names in a ‘filing’ system using the alphabet. Placing items on a Christmas shopping list in alphabetical order. Making own shopping list and placing items in alphabetical order. Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Christmas Themed Alphabetical Order PowerPoint Lesson and Set of Worksheets More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an informative and fully editable 47-slide PowerPoint presentation on Scotland’s famous poet, Robert Burns (Robbie Burns), the ‘Ploughman Poet’. It is an ideal assembly for the New Year. It could be used early in January to show that Robert was the creator of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and, later in the month, for ‘Burns Night’ and ‘Burns Suppers’ which take place on the 25th of January. The presentation focuses on: The life story of Robert Burns Recitations of some of his most well-known poems - My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose, To A Mouse, To the Haggis, Auld Lang Syne, andTom O’ Shanter How Burns Night is celebrated Interesting facts about Robert Burns and his influence on others The PowerPoint includes hyperlinks to his life story, recitations of his poetry, ‘The Immortal Memory’ Speech, the cutting of the haggis, creating your own ‘Burns’ style poetry and many other activities including quizzes. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspire and educate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 [Twelve Months of the Year Presentations](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/months-of-the-year-assemblies-bundle-12-50-slide-lesson-assembly-powerpoint-presentations-11608561) Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This informative and highly engaging resource is ideal for a whole school January assembly on the famous ploughman poet from Scotland, Robert Burns (Robbie Burns / Rabbie Burns), who went on to become 'The People's Poet'. Early in January, it could be used to show that Robert was the creator of 'Auld Lang Syne' and, later on in the month, for 'Burns Night' and 'Burns Suppers'. This fully editable, 47-slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Robert Burns contains hyperlinks to: his life story recitations of some of his most well-known poems - My Love is like a Red, Red, Rose; To A Mouse; To the Haggis; Auld Lang Syne and Tom O' Shanter 'The Immortal Memory' Speech and cutting of the haggis creating Burns style poetry quizzes It also details what happens on Burns Night which is celebrated in Scotland and all over the world on the 25th January and contains interesting facts about the influence of Robert Burns on people such as Steinbeck and JD Salinger. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a Mardi Gras-themed puzzle pack. The pack includes: - 3 differentiated word searches - 3 differentiated anagram worksheets - 1 crossword You may also be interested in: Mardi Gras Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 55-slide PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. The PowerPoint focuses on: - the meaning of Mardi Gras - its origins - the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. The PowerPoint automatically plays Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be played before the start of an assembly as pupils assemble. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase the resource the PowerPoint will be found in the zip file when you download the resource. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Lent and Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource includes a fully editable and highly visual powerpoint lesson explaining when to use -ge / -dge at the end of words. (The /dʒ/ sound spelt as -ge and -dge at the end of words National curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2). The PowerPoint includes rules for adding -dge and -ge and exceptions and opportunities to practise spellings through a challenge and sorting activity. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics in phonics. You may also be interested in: Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets- Words Ending in dge/ge This resource includes a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -ge / -dge. Tasks include: inserting the correct -ge / -dge word into a sentence anagrams -ge / -dge words spelling practise worksheets using ge / dge words in sentences word searches sorting words into ge / dge / categories More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains: Four PowerPoints containing the first 100 high-frequency words in phase order building blocks based theme. 30 Spelling Practice Worksheets (differentiated). These are ideal for homework. Word mat of the first 100 high-frequency words Four word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order) Flashcards of all the first 100 high-frequency words. A set of certificates to award to pupils for progress and achievements in mastering the reading and spelling of the first 100 words. More High Frequency Word Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource includes an editable 55-slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 15 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -ge / -dge (the /dʒ/ sound spelt as -ge and -dge at the end of words National Curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2). The PowerPoint includes rules for adding -dge and -ge and exceptions and opportunities to practise spellings through a challenge and sorting activity. It is appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN students who have yet to master the basics in phonics. The worksheets contain tasks on: - inserting the correct -ge / -dge word into a sentence - anagrams - -ge / -dge words spelling practise worksheets - using ge / dge words in sentences - word searches - sorting words into ge / dge / categories More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an editable, 60 slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 14 differentiated worksheets on words ending in -cian ( the phoneme /j/ dʒ/ sound spelt as 'cian' at the end of words National Curriculum , English Programmes of Study Year 2). The PowerPoint includes: Adding -cian to root words Spelling challenges Anagram challenge Missing letter challenge Guess occupation challenge The worksheets involve: Inserting missing words into sentences Solving anagrams Spelling practice Using -cian words in sentences Word searches Cian root words exercise Finding the meaning of -cian words More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide