Two PDF documents displaying a “string” of pronouns. Students can draw a line between the pronouns or cut them into separate words. A quick, fun activity designed to boost literacy / word class knowledge. Answer sheet included.

30 domino cards that focus on words that have their origins in the Greek language. This is a fun extension activity for students who really enjoy learning about language. Additionally, students can find the meaning behind the Greek words used in this game.

30 domino cards displaying abstract nouns. A fun, interactive resource when teaching / revising word classes with your students.

A basic fact file worksheet with four different visual prompts (Mad Scientist, Tough Guy, Magical Lady, Shy Alien Creature). The fact file is designed to help students develop their character beyond basic physical descriptions when storytelling / creative writing.

8 worksheets focusing on homophones. Students have to match the picture to the correct spelling of the homophone.

10 Worksheets covering animals, food, emotions and stationery. The worksheets are designed to help students focus on putting things into alphabetical order and reinforce spelling skills as they are encouraged to check the spelling of the pictures identified.

8 worksheets on beginning blends by breaking down 4 letter words into sounds. This pack is designed to help students with their spelling skills. Students have to underline the correct letter that spells the item in the picture. Students then write the complete word at the end of the line. This is an excellent resource to help students with dyslexia.

26 flashcards, one for each letter of the alphabet. Students need to complete the name of the animal by writing the missing vowels in the correct place. This is also a handy resource for handwriting development.

26 flashcards displaying a fruit beginning with each letter of the alphabet. Students have to insert the missing vowels. This is an activity designed to help with handwriting and spelling.

26 flashcards, each one has a Christmas themed word for every letter of the alphabet. A handwriting and spelling resource in one, students need to insert the missing vowels to complete the word.

5 worksheets (PDF file) with different themes (apples, dinosaurs, shapes, animals and desserts. Each picture contains a letter, some uppercase, some lowercase. Students have to distinguish between the upper and lower case letters and colour them in as per instructions. This is a helpful activity for dyslexic students we well as early literacy learners.

13 worksheets designed to develop spelling skills. This resource complements the beginning blends worksheet pack also available. Students have to underline the correct letter in each box in order to spell the word, then write it in full on the line at the end. This is an excellent resource to help students with dyslexia.

22 Posters, 2 “Spice up your Writing” signs followed by 20 “spice jars” with a different language technique on each. A cute classroom display to encourage your students to develop their creative writing skills.

Original retelling of the timeless myth from Anicent Greece, along with original depictions of the characters, this comprehension focuses on comprehension skills and identifying word classes and language techniques. 6 page PDF showcasing the story in colour (ideal for projecting). 27 page PDF containing the story, questions for students and answers in worksheet format. Three discussion questions at the end. This resource has been designed not only to develop comprehension skills but to help students become more aware of language devices / techniques used in text.

PDF file containing two comprehension activities. 4 pages (2 answer pages) on the Pufferfish 8 pages (4 answer pages) on the Komodo dragon. These comprehension activities allow students to develop inference skills and require a precise focus on word classes and text features.

PDF file, 6 posters. 2 on describing laughter with adjectives and 4 on types of laughter. These have been designed to help students be more specific / expand their vocabulary with creative writing.

48 card game (24 long i cards, 24 short i cards) PDF files. Students have to sort the cards showing which words have a long i sound and which have a short i sound. Can also be used a part of a treasure hunt activity with other phonics cards.

18 pages in this PDF file. Used as a fun general knowledge of the world activity. Students read the postcard messages and based on the clues, match the written side of the postcard to the picture postcards. 7 written postcards, 7 picture postcards. 3 additional templates. One blank for students to design their own picture postcard; one with a written scaffold to help students write their own postcard ‘letter’ and one without written instructions but still has the lines in place for students to write on. This is a fun activity to introduce students to informal letter writing skills.

56 words cards, 56 picture cards and 28 sound cards. Phonics match up game. The cards can be laminated and used on white boards if a magnetic strip is attached to the back. Or, they can be used as a good, old fashioned cut and paste activity for students to develop their phonemic awareness. The cards can also be used to scaffold ‘sentence building’ for students.

6 page PDF file This activity is designed to help your students develop their creative writing skills by using an increased range of vocabulary and using sensory imagery. Sheet 1: Sun with summer related vocabulary Sheet 2: Visual prompt of a beach scene providing ideas based on the five senses. Sheet 3 and 4: Writing template for the descriptive paragraph Sheet 5: Beach towel prompt acting as a word bank to help with spelling and reminding students to include different word classes (verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs.) Sheet 6: Acrostic poem template.