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Year 3/4 Word Wall
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Year 3/4 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year four classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Yr 3/4 common exception words in cursive script All Yr 3/4 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Year 5/6 Word Wall
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Year 5/6 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year six classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Yr 5/6 common exception words in cursive script All Yr 5/6 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Year 1 Word Wall
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Year 1 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year four classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Year 1 common exception words in cursive script All Year 1 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Year 2 Word Wall
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Year 2 Word Wall

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These colorful and easy-to-read words were created for a year two classroom word wall display. Each card is available in both cursive and non-cursive script. Also in this pack are letter title cards (lowercase, uppercase and both) to for an easy way to organize your word wall. What’s included? All Year 2 common exception words in cursive script All Year 2 common exception words in non-cursive script Lowercase A-Z labels Uppercase A-Z labels Both lower and uppercase A-Z labels Editable cards to add your own words
Fidget Spinner Phonics
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Fidget Spinner Phonics

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Put the fidget spinner obsession to good use with these phonics sheets. Place the fidget spinner at the top of the page and see how many sounds/tricky words children can read before it stops. Ideal for partner work/phonics interventions. Includes phase 2, 3 and 5 graphemes plus all the tricky words.
Sentences Self Assessment Checklist
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Sentences Self Assessment Checklist

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Writing checklist for the 5 basics of super sentences: - capital letters - full stop - fingerspaces - writing on the line - listening for the sounds Ideal for self assessment in Reception/Year 1 (Kindergarten/1st grade)
HFW/Tricky Word Rockets (Rec/Year 1)
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HFW/Tricky Word Rockets (Rec/Year 1)

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Rockets to encourage/track children's ability to read high frequency and tricky words. When chn can read the word three times they can colour that section of the rocket. When the rocket is completely coloured in, they can move onto the next list. Rockets included are: Letters and Sounds Ph 2 Letters and Sounds Ph 3 Letters and Sounds Ph 4 Letters and Sounds Ph 5 Year 1 additional CEWs
Big Bad Wolf Character Description - Finger Spaces and Sentence Demarcation
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Big Bad Wolf Character Description - Finger Spaces and Sentence Demarcation

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Two worksheets to target children who are struggling with either finger spaces or sentence demarcation. Finger Spaces: Children write the sentence in the finger space prompt and then copy it out again underneath. Sentence Demarcation: Coloured boxes at the start and finish of the line help children to remember their capital letter and full stop. They then write their own independent sentences underneath.
Sound family clowns
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Sound family clowns

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This download contains clowns with a grapheme and juggling balls containing alternative spellings for that sound. Great for your phonics display or for carpet time discussion! Sounds/graphemes included are: ai - ay, a_e, ei, a, ei, ey ee - ea, ey, e_e, e, ie, y igh - ie, i_e, y, i oa - oe, o_e, ow, o, oo - ew, ue, u_e, ui, ou er - ur, ir, ear, our or - aw, au, al, our, augh, ore air - ear, are
Prefixes, Suffixes, Greek & Latin Roots Word Mats
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Prefixes, Suffixes, Greek & Latin Roots Word Mats

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These simple word mats feature examples of prefixes, suffixes Greek and Latin roots alongside their meanings to help boost pupils’ vocabulary knowledge. A great resource to keep on hand for independent reading so pupils can use them to work out the meaning of any new words. Or for independent writing to help with spelling. You could also use this word mat resource for a range of different activities. You could, for example, challenge learners to see if they can think of any more words that these suffixes and prefixes could be added on to. You could make this an independent challenge, or turn it into a group activity. You could have your learners work against the clock and see which group comes up with the most amount of base words in the time given. This could be a great way to encourage teamwork and communication skills. Both US and UK versions included (to account for different spellings and paper sizes)
Writing Reminder (Super 6) Bookmarks
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Writing Reminder (Super 6) Bookmarks

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Bookmarks with the 'Super 6' main aspects of sentence writing - capital letters, listening for the sounds, pre-cursive handwriting, writing on the line, finger spaces and full stops. Cut out, laminate and attach to ribbon and tape the other end of the ribbon to the back page of children's exercise books. These can then be used as reference in the lesson to help pupils check their work and as a bonus, they also remind children which page to use - instead of putting their work on a random page in the middle of their books.
Writing Reminder (High 5) Bookmarks
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Writing Reminder (High 5) Bookmarks

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Bookmarks with the 5 main aspects of sentence writing - capital letters, listening for the sounds, writing on the line, finger spaces and full stops. Cut out, laminate and attach to ribbon and tape the other end of the ribbon to the back page of children's exercise books. As a bonus, this can also then be used as a helpful reminder as to which page they are suppose to use - instead of putting their work on a random page in the middle of their books.
Synonym Posters (Melonheadz)
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Synonym Posters (Melonheadz)

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This file consists of 31 posters listing 8 synonyms for some of the most common words. These posters will help your students to use more ambitious vocabulary by encouraging them to choose more interesting or powerful words for their writing. Posters for: angry, bad, big, brave, cold, fast, fun, funny, good, got, happy, hard, hot, hungry, kind, laugh, like, little, looked, mean, neat, pretty, ran, sad, said, scared, shy, slow, smart, tired, walked
Printable Desk Mat - Year 1 (Jolly Phonics version)
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Printable Desk Mat - Year 1 (Jolly Phonics version)

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Are you tired of scaffolding materials cluttering up your children's tables; a sound mat, a key word mat, a 100 square, pencil pots... Add some books, waterbottle and the occassional treasure found at lunch time and most children find it hard to contain all of this stuff to their tabletops. Well look no further - this A4 printable desk mat has all the prompts Year 1 children need to help encourage them to be more independent as they learn to write and record. The desk mat features - - entire alphabet in both lower and upper case print, - days of the week, - all the Year 1 Common Exception Words writers, - graphemes for Letters and Sounds phase 2 and 3 (complete with Jolly Phonics picture prompts), - a visual reminder of 'Super 6' for handwriting (Capital letters, listening for sounds, writing on the line, pre-cursive handwriting, finger spaces and full stops) - number 1-20 in numerals and words - a 100 square Never have untidy tables again!
Digital Graphic Organizers | Distance Learning | Google Classroom
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Digital Graphic Organizers | Distance Learning | Google Classroom

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These graphic organizers will help your students think deeply about their reading and improve their reading comprehension in an engaging, visual way. Vocabulary, story elements, author’s purpose, inference, and many more are included. They also help children organize their knowledge of processes and events in Science/Social Studies. This flexible product is perfect for distance learning or in the classroom. It works with Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, SeeSaw or on paper/in notebooks. The choice is yours! What’s included: Over 45 graphic organizers: 35 solely for reading 11 generic templates for use in other subjects Reading organizers include: Cause & Effect (6 versions) Making Predictions Author’s Purpose (2 versions) Compare & Contrast (3 versions: stories, characters & events) Problem & Solution (2 versions: story & character) Making Inferences (2 versions) Describing Characters Character Examination (4 versions) Sequencing Events (4 versions) Summarising (2 versions) Story Elements Story Map Story Mountain Main Idea Drawing Conclusions Theme Vocabulary Non-Fiction Reading Log (2 versions) Generic organizers include: KWL grid Concept Map (2 versions) Radial Map Basic Cycle (2 versions) Basic Pyramid Inverted Pyramid Simple Table Venn Diagram and more… Use them in: small groups literature circles centers ️reading workshop ️independent practice whole class. Use them with multi-chapter books picture books reading series stories plays/dramas read alouds non-fiction books Compatibility: These templates are compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides & SeeSaw software. In the download, you will get the Microsoft PowerPoint files and a PDF with instructions and clickable links to access the files in Google Drive. If using Google Slides you will be asked to make a copy on your own Google Drive. The slides have text boxes already inserted so children can edit them if being used remotely. If you wish to print the organizers for use in the classroom, just delete the text boxes beforehand. If, after downloading and reading the instructions, you are still having problems don’t hesitate to email me at monsterteachingideas@yahoo.com
Phase 5 Quick Read PowerPoints
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Phase 5 Quick Read PowerPoints

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19 PowerPoints (one for each Phase 5 sound) featuring a selection of real and 'alien' words. A great resource to add to your lessons, it aids in your teaching of letters and sounds and preparing children for the Year 1 Phonics Screen. *Each file contains 14 words