Ready to use resources, differentiated for a range of abilities. Creative activities designed to engage and challenge. Lessons inspired by a decade teaching in highly competitive prep schools and now by my two sons and the home learning I do with them. Always motivated to provide visually appealing and interactive resources. Download a free activity now to delight your class or children.
Ready to use resources, differentiated for a range of abilities. Creative activities designed to engage and challenge. Lessons inspired by a decade teaching in highly competitive prep schools and now by my two sons and the home learning I do with them. Always motivated to provide visually appealing and interactive resources. Download a free activity now to delight your class or children.
Need to help your child understand the link between their hands and the number bonds to 10? This simple set of worksheets helps your child to start making that connection and practise the number bonds to 10 in a variety of colouring and missing number questions. Suitable for home learning or support in the classroom.
Buy now or why not try the same activity for number bonds to 5 or even better get both of them by snapping up the bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 9-page pdf with a variety of drawing, colouring and missing number tasks
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• None! Just print and provide some colours and a pencil
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At home with a parent to guide
• With a small group or individual in class
Click here for more number bond activities!
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds er, ar and ur and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. The puzzles are provided in two sizes and in colour and black & white.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 x 6 word puzzles
• Large colour, small colour, large black & white and small black & white versions for each puzzle
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.
Like using puzzles to practise phonics? Need a stash of them for learning support or home learning activities? Why not purchase this discounted bundle (83p per puzzle set), cut out and store in zip wallets/envelopes ready to provide some playful, tactile learning as required. Laminate or stick on to card to make your puzzles reusable and prolong the colourful learning opportunities.
Each puzzle set comes in four versions: large colour; small colour; large black & white; and small black & white.
Also available individually or in smaller bundle sets.
Practise phase 3 phonics including oi, ee, ar, or and ow 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
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Phonics crossword ai ar or
Phonics crossword er ow oa
Phonics crossword ai oa igh
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
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 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 these themed writing activities. 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. Themes included: fairy woodland, under the sea, space travel, camping trip and manor house.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• How to Use information sheet for teacher/parent
• 5 themed roll the dice story mats with options for character, emotion and object
• Story mountain planning sheets for each theme
• Black & white versions of each theme
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
For an alternative creative writing bundle, click here!
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 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
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds oi, ai and igh and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. The puzzles are provided in two sizes and in colour and black & white.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 x 6 word puzzles
• Large colour, small colour, large black & white and small black & white versions for each puzzle
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.
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds ow, oa and or and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. The puzzles are provided in two sizes and in colour and black & white.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 x 6 word puzzles
• Large colour, small colour, large black & white and small black & white versions for each puzzle
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.
Have fun practising stage 3 phonics with these word puzzles for Reception age. This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds ear, air and ure and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off. The puzzles are provided in two sizes and in colour and black & white.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 x 6 word puzzles
• Large colour, small colour, large black & white and small black & white versions for each puzzle
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.
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!
Looking for a motivating way to practise the number bonds to 10? Try this simple and colourful jigsaw pairs activity. Simply print and stick on a cereal box and cut out ready for childrem to start matching. A reusable and engaging activity to help embed the number bonds to 10. Four versions included, two colour and two black & white. Use in the classroom, for learning support or home learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Colour version with dots only
• Colour version with dots and numbers
• Black & white version with dots only
• Black & white version with dots and numbers
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out rectangles and stick on to card such as a cereal box
• Cut out the jigsaw pieces
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At home to consolidate learning in a relaxed and interactive way
• At school, make an interactive display with Velcro or use with individuals or a small group in learning support
Also available: Number Bonds to 5 Jigsaw Pairs, or pick up both for less in a bundle.
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.
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A festive colouring activity linked to ratio. Differentiated 3 ways with an extra task at the end for all.
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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.
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