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This is a simple writing task designed for students working at Entry level 1 and 2 on writing a thank you note.
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Note Writing Examples and Templars
This resource contains a set of exemplars and templates on note writing / postcard writing.
Examples include:-
Get Well Soon
Thank You
Sorry
Party Invitation
Good Luck
Happy Birthday
It is a useful resource for students working towards Entry Level 1 and 2 qualifications. Learning outcomes include:
Use written words and phrases to present information.
Construct simple sentences using full stops.
Spell correctly some personal or very familiar words.
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These worksheets have been designed to support the delivery of the White Rose Maths Year 1, Block 1 Small Steps 'Count Objects to 10' unit.
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Year 1, Block 1 Count Objects to 10 PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 23 Worksheets
This resource contains a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson and a set of 23 worksheets to support the delivery of the White Rose Maths scheme: Year 1, Block 1 Small Step: Count Objects unit.
PowerPoint
This PowerPoint introduces all the numbers to 10 to develop the pupils' understanding of place value, number recognition and counting to 10 skills.
Worksheets
There are 23 accompanying worksheets. Tasks include counting objects up to 10 and recording numbers, colouring a set number of objects and identifying missing numbers in the 1-10 sequence. Answer sheets are included. The worksheets also contain a comment section for what went well and next steps, level of support and pupil self-evaluation tick box.
Sort Objects PowerPoint Lesson and Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets
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This is a sample worksheet taken from a set of 11 differentiated worksheets on the /aɪ/ sound spelt –y at the end of words (English programmes of study: Key Stage 2 National. curriculum). See below for details.
y at the end of a word with long ‘i’ Sound - Set of 11 Worksheets
This resource contains 11 differentiated worksheets on words ending in ‘y’ at the end of a word with a long ‘i’ sound. For example, dry, cry, fry, why, sly July. Tasks include finding the missing words, constructing sentences, word searches and differentiating between ‘y’ sound with long ‘i’ and ‘y’ at the end of a word with long ‘e’ or ‘ee’ sound. There are also worksheets to stretch and challenge more able pupils eg find the meaning of words like clarify, rectify, pacify, deny, defy…
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y at the end of a word with long ‘i’ Sound PowerPoint Lesson
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This resource contains a Saint David and Saint David's Day themed anagram puzzle.
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Saint David's Day Puzzle Pack - Set of 10 Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords
This Saint David’s Day puzzle pack contains ten differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords on the theme of Saint David.
Saint David's Day Presentation
This resource contains an informative and fully editable 52 slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Saint David and Saint David's Day celebrations. The presentation also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes), to the Saint David's Day parade in Cardiff (5 minutes) and to the Welsh national anthem.
Saint David - Set of Six Texts and Comprehensions
This resource contains a set of six texts and comprehension questions with answers on Saint David's Day which is celebrated on the 1st of March.
The texts focus on:
- The life of St David
- His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales
- How Saint David's day is celebrated in Wales and Welsh communities around the world
- Saint David's and Wales' emblems
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This resource contains a short presentation on Saint David.
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Saint David’s Day - 52 Slide Presentation
The presentation focuses on:
The life of St David
His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales
How Saint David’s day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh communities around the world
The emblems of Wales - the daffodil, the leek, the National Welsh flag, Saint David’s cross
The PowerPoint also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes), the Saint David’s Day parade in Cardiff (5 minutes) and the Welsh national anthem.
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Saint David’s Day - 52 Slide Presentation
Set of Six Information Texts and Comprehension Questions
This resource contains a set of six information texts and comprehension questions with answers.
Saint David’s Day Puzzle Pack - Set of 10 Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords
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This is an information text and set of questions on Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's Day.
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Saint Patrick's Day - Set of Six Texts and Comprehensions
This resource contains a set of six texts and comprehension questions with answers on Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's Day.
The text focuses on:
-The life of St Patrick
- His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Ireland
- How Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in Ireland and Irish communities around the world
-Saint Patrick and the significance of the shamrock
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Saint Patrick's Day Presentation
This resource contains a 50-slide Powerpoint presentation on Saint Patrick and Saint Patrick's Day.
Saint Patrick's Day Puzzle Pack
This is a Saint Patrick themed puzzle pack containing differentiated word searches, anagrams and crosswords.
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This resource contains two worksheets on the literary device of personification.
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Personification - Set of 16 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 16 worksheets on identifying and using personification.
Tasks include:
Identifying personification in sentences and poetry and literature from The Ancient Mariner by Coleridge, The Fog by Carl Sandburg , Jack Frost, The Eight-Story Kiss by Tom Robbins , The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow , Sea Fever by John Masefield, I wandered lonely as a cloud by William Wordsworth, Snow and Snow by Ted Hughes.
Writing sentences and short paragraphs containing personification
Personification PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on personification.
The PowerPoint includes:
An explanation and definition of personification and why it is used.
Examples of personification from poetry and literature - I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud, The Ancient Mariner, Snow and Snow, The Fog, The Eight-Story Kiss.
Opportunities for pupils to identify personification in sentences, texts and poetry.
Images for students to compose their own writing containing personification.
Set of 36 Personification Posters
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On 7th February 2017, Queen Elizabeth 11 made history when she became the first British monarch to reach a Sapphire Jubilee, marking a 65 year reign. In April 2020 she became the first reigning British monarch to reach the age of 94. She continues to carry out her Royal duties and is a truly inspirational person. This resource contains an information text and comprehension on Queen Elizabeth.
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Queen Elizabeth Set of 11 Texts and Comprehensions
This resource contains a set of texts and comprehensions about the life and work of Queen Elizabeth 11. They focus on:
The early life of the Queen - her parentage.
The Queen’s interests and hobbies.
The Queen’s Education.
The Queen’s Family.
The Queen’s residences.
The Queen’s tasks and duties.
The Queen’s Coronation.
90th birthday celebrations.
Queen Elizabeth II Simple Text Lesson Presentation
Queen Elizabeth II Presentation
Queen Elizabeth II Puzzle Pack – Crosswords, Word Searches, Anagrams and Cryptograms
This resource contains a word search on phase 2 of the first one hundred high-frequency words.
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First One Hundred High-Frequency Words Resource Pack
The 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 100 high-frequency words.
Eight word searches on the first 100 high-frequency words (phase order)
Flash cards for all of the 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.
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This resource contains a word frame containing some of the first 100 high-frequency words. The use of the frame will help young pupils and older SEN students to consolidate the learning of keywords and help them with sentence construction.
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Set of 10 High Frequency Word Writing Frames and Writing Sheets
10 High Frequency Word Writing Frames and Writing Sheet - Set 2
These resources involve pupils creating sentences with the use of writing frames that contain many of the first one hundred high-frequency words. Writing sentences and reading them back helps pupils to embed and consolidate these words which they will then be able to use freely in their writing.
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This is a worksheet on words ending in -ge and -dge.
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PowerPoint Lesson – Words Ending in ge / dge
This resource contains a 43 slide PowerPoint lesson explaining when to use -ge or -dge at the end of words ending in the phoneme /j/. (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' (long and short vowel sounds, 'ge' after letters 'r' and 'n' as in large and fridge)
- Opportunities to practise spellings
- Individual / paired / group timed activity - finding as many' dge' and 'ge' words as possible in 5 minutes)
Set of 15 Differentiated Worksheets – Words Ending in ge / dge
This resource contains a set of 15 worksheets on words ending in 'ge' or 'dge'.
Tasks include:
1. Finding missing words (2 differentiated worksheets)
2. Anagrams - (3 differentiated)
3. Spelling - (4 worksheets)
4. Using ge / dge words in sentences (2 differentiated worksheets)
5. Word searches (3 differentiated)
6. Sorting words into ge / dge / vower 'r' / vowel 'n' categories (1 worksheet)
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This is a Roald Dahl quote poster containing a quote from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This is an ideal resource for display and discussion purposes on Roald Dahl Day and World Book Day.
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Set of 12 Roald Dahl Quote Posters
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This Halloween themed maths resource contains a set of 17 highly visual and engaging worksheets on number recognition and counting from 1 to 10.
Tasks include:
identifying and recognising numbers to 10
counting a variety of Halloween themed objects
colouring the correct number of objects
drawing the correct number of objects
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Simple Text Halloween Presentation
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This resource contains a worksheet on the commonly confused homophones - too, two and to (Year 2 National Curriculum).
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Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two - Set of 8 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 8 worksheets on the commonly confused, homophones - too, two and to. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains a highly visual, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the commonly used / confused National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophones too / two / to. It explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
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Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones – 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone list including the following words – there/ their/ they’re, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
Year 2 Homophones – Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 12 worksheets on Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones, using homophones in sentences.
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This resource contains a fully editable and highly colourful 40-slide PowerPoint on autumn and a set of 40 autumn posters.
Autumn Presentation
This PowerPoint contains engaging pictures of Autumn flora, fauna, weather and landscapes. It is an ideal back to school assembly for September and the autumn months. The slide images could also be used for display purposes.
It focuses on:
seasonal changes in weather
animals such as hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, geese, wasps, crane flies, leather jackets, dragon flies
trees and leaves, horse chestnut and conkers, sycamore
fruits - apples, blackberries
Set of 40 Autumn Themed Posters
This resource contains a set of 40 colourful 40 ‘Autumn Days’ posters with stunning images. It is ideal for a display or for promoting discussion and creative writing with pupils. Use as a slideshow with some appropriate music.
Images include:
autumn weather
animals, hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, geese, wasps, crane flies, dragon- flies, deer
trees and leaves, horse chestnut and conkers, sycamore
fruits - apples, blackberries
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Add a little bit of interest to addition with this worksheet using Chinese symbols for numbers, ideal for use during the Chinese New Year period. The symbols could be used by pupils to make up their own Chinese sums.
This resource is appropriate for Key Stage 1 and older SEN students.
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This is a revision sheet on the homophones – too, to and two. It is appropriate for year 2 pupils and older SEN students.
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Year 2 Homophones Too, To, Two PowerPoint Lesson
This is a fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophones too / two / to. The PowerPoint explains the meaning of the homophones and when they are used with examples. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to choose the correct homophone.
Year 2 Homophones / Near Homophones - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 homophone / near homophone list and includes - there/ their/ they’re, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone.
Year 2 Homophones – Set of 12 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 12 differentiated worksheets on Year 2 homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences.
These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics.
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This resource contains a spelling practice worksheet for words containing the ‘wr’ digraph.
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wr Digraph Spelling Practice Worksheets
These spelling practice worksheets include all the major words containing the ‘wr’ digraph.
wr Digraph - Set of 14 Differentiated Worksheets
This resource contains 16 differentiated worksheets and tasks designed to help pupils learn how to read and spell words containing the digraph ‘wr’.
Tasks include:
matching the correct ‘wr’ word to image
identifying and correcting misspelled ‘wr’ words in sentences
composing own sentences containing ‘wr’ words
solving ‘wr’ anagram puzzles (3 differentiated worksheets)
finding ‘wr’ words word search (3 differentiated worksheets)
finding the ‘wr’ words from the clues puzzle
wr Digraph - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
This resource contains an editable 48-slide PowerPoint lesson on the ‘wr’ digraph. The PowerPoint contains:
the common words containing the ‘wr’ digrap - write, wreath, wren, wriggle, wrong, wrestle, wrinkle, wrapper, wrinkly, wrap and more
the less common words- wry, awry, wreak, writhe, wrench - and their meaning
a spelling challenge where pupils are given clues to guess the ‘wr’ words and then spell them.
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This is a Christmas themed coordinates in the first quadrant. Pupils have to find what Christmas items are located at points in the first quadrant.
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Set of 5 Christmas Themed Co-Ordinates in the First Quadrant Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 5 Christmas themed worksheets containing a variety of tasks and exercises on
locating coordinates
plotting coordinates
Answers are included. This resource is appropriate for primary aged children and older, SEN students.
Christmas Maths Battleships Game
This resource is a Christmas themed battleships game to introduce and reinforce the teaching of coordinates in the first quadrant. There are 10 grids which can be used to play with a partner. These could be laminated and used time and time again. There is also a coordinates record sheet and a score sheet.
Christmas Battleships PowerPoint Game
This resource contains a Christmas themed battleships team game on an interactive PowerPoint. It is a fun way of reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant. There are three different grids to provide hours of fun! It can be administered to a whole class. It includes team score sheet. It is a great resource for reinforcing coordinates in the first quadrant.
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This resource contains two ready made, interactive templates for an advent calendar. All you need to do (or get your pupils to do) is populate the slides with ideas / activities appropriate to the needs of your students.
Suggestions:
Thought for the day
Christmas images
Christmas quotes
Literacy starter activities
Maths starter activities
Photographs of your pupils with a job to do, or a challenge, or a reward or treat
Christmas photograph
News for discussion
Random Acts of Kindness
To return to calendar 1 click on the Santa image. To return to calendar 2 click on the Christmas tree image.
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