A set of spelling lists for the school year which I have used with Year 6. It is a mixture of statutory lists and vocabulary/spelling rules which I have found useful at this age in mixed ability prep school classes. Lists are each 25 words long, with children learning the first 15 or 20 or the full list, depending on ability. I hope it is useful, perhaps to someone working in a school that isn’t using a scheme. For more Year 6 English resources, click here.

20 home learning ideas for the summer break. Tasks are varied, including: writing, math, creative and social-emotional skills. Provide as a handout for children to select from. Why not challenge children to complete 3, 4 or 5 of their choosing? Some tasks could be useful for new term display or presentation.

A proofreading task, differentiated 3 ways. using extracts from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Corrections required include: speech marks, commas, full stops, capital letters, exclamation marks, question marks and apostrophes. WHAT IS INCLUDED? PowerPoint and Word versions of the task WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? None. Answers are included and the Word version has space for the children to write out their answers. HOW CAN IT BE USED? Suitable for class or homework activity. Looking for more grammar resources? Click here!

5 end of summer term English homework tasks suitable for year 6 or similar, in PDF format. Homework tasks are designed to be lighter for both pupils and teachers at the end of the school year (minimal to no marking required). Equally could be used as time filler tasks during the school day. For more Year 6 English resources, click here.

Easter themed apostrophe quiz in Powerpoint format. Children could write their answers on mini white boards and work in pairs or groups. Possessive nouns only, no contractions. Answers/corrections are included. Looking for more grammar resources? Click here!

Christmas themed possessive nouns activity. Children have to write the correct possessive noun, singular or plural, to complete the sentence. Children could write their answers on mini whiteboards and/or take turns to write on the board. Provided in pdf format. Looking for more grammar resources? Click here!

Roll a story with this space themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle. WHAT IS INCLUDED • How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent • Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object • Story mountain planning sheet • Black & white version WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go • Dice required! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to inspire creative writing Why not try one of these? Creative Writing Winter Creative Writing Spring Creative Writing Summer

Roll a story with this camping themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle. WHAT IS INCLUDED • How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent • Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object • Story mountain planning sheet • Black & white version WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go • Dice required! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to inspire creative writing Why not try one of these? Creative Writing Winter Creative Writing Spring Creative Writing Summer

Roll a story with this manor house themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle. WHAT IS INCLUDED • How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent • Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object • Story mountain planning sheet • Black & white version WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go • Dice required! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to inspire creative writing Why not try one of these? Creative Writing Winter Creative Writing Spring Creative Writing Summer

Roll a story with this fairy woodland themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle. WHAT IS INCLUDED • How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent • Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object • Story mountain planning sheet • Black & white version WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go • Dice required! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to inspire creative writing Why not try one of these? Creative Writing Winter Creative Writing Spring Creative Writing Summer

Roll a story with this sea themed writing activity. Roll to select character, object and emotion. Next, use the story mountain to plan the beginning, build-up, problem, resolution and ending of the story, incorporating the character, object and emotion decided by the dice. Other themes are available individually or as a bundle. WHAT IS INCLUDED • How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent • Roll the dice story mat with options for character, emotion and object • Story mountain planning sheet • Black & white version WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go • Dice required! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to inspire creative writing Why not try one of these? Creative Writing Winter Creative Writing Spring Creative Writing Summer

Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4) • 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4) • Both sizes also provided in black & white WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box • Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom • Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to Download now and watch learning through play in action. Click here for more fun phonics activities!

Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4) • 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4) • Both sizes also provided in black & white WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box • Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom • Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to Download now and watch learning through play in action. Click here for more fun phonics activities!

Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4) • 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4) • Both sizes also provided in black & white WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box • Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom • Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to Download now and watch learning through play in action. Click here for more fun phonics activities!

Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with this activity for Reception age. This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. Puzzles provided in two sizes and both colour and black & white. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 6 word puzzles large colour version (2 per A4) • 6 word puzzles small colour version (4 per A4) • Both sizes also provided in black & white WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box • Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom • Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to Download now and watch learning through play in action. Click here for more fun phonics activities!

This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows children to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task. These appeal to children with more visual and tactile learning preferences including those with autism or ADHD who may find it hard to engage with worksheets. WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box • Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed HOW CAN IT BE USED? • Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom • Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to Download now and watch learning through play in action. Click here for more fun phonics activities!

Practise phase 3 phonics er, ow and oa with this motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other phonics crossword variations available separately or as a discounted bundle of 5. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go! WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 3 differentiated versions of the crossword • Answer sheet WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills Click here for more phonics crosswords!

Practise phase 3 phonics including ur, ear and air with this motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other phonics crossword variations available separately or as a discounted bundle of 5. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go! WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 3 differentiated versions of the crossword • Answer sheet WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills Why not try one of these? Phonics crossword ai ar or Phonics crossword ai oa igh Phonics crossword oi ee ar or ow

Practise phase 3 phonics ai, ar and or with this motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other phonics crossword variations available separately or as a discounted bundle of 5. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go! WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 3 differentiated versions of the crossword • Answer sheet WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills Why not try one of these? Phonics crossword ai oa igh Phonics crossword ur ear air Phonics crossword oi ee ar or ow

Practise phase 3 phonics ai, oa and igh with this motivating jumbo phonics crossword with simple picture clues. This Reception or Year 1 activity is differentiated 3 ways. Four other phonics crossword variations available separately or as a discounted bundle of 5. Great activities to use at home or at school. Answers provided to make supporting the child as simple as possible. Just print and go! WHAT IS INCLUDED? • 3 differentiated versions of the crossword • Answer sheet WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED? • No preparation needed just print and go! HOW CAN IT BE USED? • At school or at home to support learning phase 3 sounds and nurture writing skills Why not try one of these? Phonics crossword ai ar or Phonics crossword ur ear air Phonics crossword er ow oa