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1st Christmas Reading Comprehensions for EYFS/KS1
Following on from my best selling, 1st Reading Comprehensions, this Christmas themed pack may be just what you are looking for!
This pack includes 13 1st Christmas themed reading comprehensions. Questions are mainly focused on recalling information directly from the text.
You can ‘print and go’, there’s no prep required at all. You can use these as regular printables, early finisher worksheets and/or as a whole group, small group, ESL, individual work and/or for SEN students.
Each reading passage focuses on Comprehension, Vocabulary and Writing.
This is a perfect starter pack for those emergent readers to tackle Comprehensions.
My 1st Reading Comprehensions can be found here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/1st-reading-comprehensions-for-eyfs-ks1-11438470
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Verbs Activity Workbook
Resource Title
Verbs Activity Workbook
Age/Year Group
Key Stage 1
Total Pages in download
❤ 21
File Type
PDF
Resource Content
❂ A perfect introductory workbook for introducing verbs.
❂ NO PREP REQUIRED
❂ Ink friendly
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Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive!
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Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly.
TOU
Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY.
Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use.
The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
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EYL Vocabulary Bundle
Vocabulary represents one of most important skills necessary for EYL/ESL/EFL. It is the basis for the development of all the other skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, speaking, writing, spelling and pronunciation. EYL students will LOVE these bright and colourful vocabulary cards.
Each individual pack contains 30 cards.
There are 120 cards total in the entire bundle. 60 with words and 60 without. These can be used for games and/or speaking/listening/writing activities. Laminate for long term durability.
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Reading Comprehensions (February Themed) for Key Stage 1
Grab this February Reading Comprehension pack today!
Reading Comprehensions
Cross Curricular Comprehensions, Fiction and Non Fiction.
NO PREP
Resource Title
February Reading Comprehensions
Age/Year Group
Key Stage 1
Total Pages in download
❤ 24
File Type
PDF
Resource Content
❂ 20 Reading Comprehensions
❂ Cross Curricular Comprehensions, Fiction and Non Fiction.
❂ 20 NO PREP Printables
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Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive!
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Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly.
TOU
Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY.
Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use.
The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Polly Puddleduck ©2017
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Love Trumps Hate (Literacy and PSHE for KS1/KS2)
This Love Trumps Hate pack can be used for PSHE/Literacy Lessons, starting points for discussion or writing, Valentine's Day or part of a PSHE lesson.
Includes over 25 posters and 12 tags (teacher and student thanks cards-ideal for Valentine's Day)
Bundle
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Phonics Screening Prep Bundle
Ideal for Phonics Screening Prep, may be of use to EYFS depending on Phonics scheme being used.
Please see each individual resource for description and previews!
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Word Family Reading and Writing Carousel Centres
Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern - they have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound. For example, at, cat, hat, and fat are a family of words with the “at” sound and letter combination in common.
This pack contains 7 ‘family’ groups.
-at
-ad
-ab
-ag
-an
-am
-ap
The download includes several differentiated printable worksheet pages, tracing to writing whole words and sentence formation.
The pack also includes one complete set of match up games.
Can be used during carousel reading activities, morning centres and or at literacy challenge areas. This pack encourage child-led learning!
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Spelling and Reading - Word Families Activity Pack 2
Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern - they have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound. For example, at, cat, hat, and fat are a family of words with the "at" sound and letter combination in common.
This pack contains 3 'family' groups.
-et
-ed
-en
The download includes several differentiated printable worksheet pages, tracing to writing whole words and sentence formation.
The pack also includes one complete set of match up games.
I have other packs in store for other Word Families.
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Healthy Eating and Teeth for EYFS/KS1
Included in this 40 page download-
Multiple printables including:
My Healthy Plate
Healthy Foods versus Unhealthy Foods
Writing Templates
Posters
Flashcards
Ideal for EYFS and KS1
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Christmas Games Pack for your classroom or your living room!
These games can be used in the classroom, however, I made them for my own family for Christmas and thought I would share them as a Christmas Games Pack. When the Queen's speech is over and the Christmas soaps haven't started yet, try out this fun pack! Suitable for ALL ages and guaranteed to fill your day with giggles and cheer!
Included in this 65 page pack
2 Games Big Charades and Little Charades (includes over 80 Game Cards)
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February Circle Time Activity Pack (EYFS/KS1)
Circle Time is a vital component in the EYFS and early Key Stage One. When children have opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas in a safe, encouraging environment, they begin to learn that they are valued, capable, and important members of the group. Circle Time is a time to reflect on things learnt, discuss new ideas and to practice listening and speaking skills.
This pack will enable you to have lengthy discussions during February's Circle Time. Included are over 80 slides and printables.
You can extend many of these activities and questions further.
The pack covers Literacy, Maths, PSHE and Understanding the World.
Included in this download:
1 February Calendar with numbers
The pack is heart themed for Valentine's Day.
Includes
4 Heart Colour Association Match Up Games
One Hearts Phonics (includes single sounds, digraphs and blends)
Several PSHE related Question Cards
February Fun with Numbers (heart themed)
One full set of number flashcards (hearts)
14 February Topic Words
1 Topic Word Mat
One February Word Wall
Valentine's Day Cards!
Take a look at the preview! It really is a HUGE pack! Laminate and use year after year.
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Spring Creative Writing Pack (KS1/KS2)
This pack includes over 40 printables and will kick start your Spring Term without any prep whatsoever!
Just print and go!
Includes-
Over 30 writing tasks (specific for Spring)
These include but are not limited to The Lifecycle of the Butterfly, Plants, Spring Animals and Weather.
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ALSO-Over 20 writing task cards (laminate for long term durability)
These are in colour AND b/w. Perfect for Literacy Stations/Centres.
Suitable for KS1/KS2
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Phonics Mega Flashcard Pack
This pack has everything you need for Phonics whether you want a display or flashcards for Circle Time.
Your students will love these flashcards! They are bright and colorful and students will be able to identify all of the pictures!
Included-
Over 40 Flashcards to tackle phonics! Includes single sounds and blends.
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Nursery Rhymes - Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Unit of Work (EYFS/KS1)
This Unit of Work covers various areas of the curriculum such as Literacy, Maths and PSHE.
Included in this 49 page pack-
One complete Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Nursery Rhyme Resource Reading Book (these are in colour and perfect for Circle Time)
Over 15 differentiated worksheets and printables. These differentiated worksheets are perfect for emergent readers and writers.
The pack also includes several phoneme awareness printables and a set of vocabulary word cards. These can be used for storyboards and/or word walls or displays.
Worksheets and printables include but not limited to-
-Picture Story
-Retell the Story
-Tracing
-Drawing
-Rewriting the Rhyme
-Phoneme Awareness of 'Sh'
-Several tracing worksheets covering the high frequency words used in the rhyme
-Addition and Subtraction
*Also includes characters, finger puppets and scenery for storyboards*
I can guarantee your students will adore this pack! Check out the preview!
Ideal for EYFS and KS1
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Understanding Emotions (Unit of Work - EYFS / KS1)
This pack is ideal for EYFS/KS1 for PSHE and covers the area of learning on Emotions.
The pack includes coloured flashcards with infographics and several printables / worksheets. Worksheets are differentiated. Included are several writing tempaltes ideal for the more able emergent writers.
A fun pack of 35 pages that you and your students will love!
No prep required.
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Spring Themed High Frequency Words
Need some Spring Themed flashcards for your Word Wall? Need something to go with your Easter Bunny hunt?
Grab these beautifully illustrated high frequency word flashcards! Check out the preview-
Over 120 Words included.
Perfect for EYFS/KS1 or ELL
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Springing into Spring Pencil Control for EYFS/KS1
Using a pencil is not an easy task for little fingers!
It takes lots of time and energy! This little 20 page booklet is a good introduction for those children in the early years that are ready for that next step-writing! Lines are differentiated in thickness and length, the pages cover left to right writing, up and down and right to left. It teaches curves and other types of formation.
Little ones will love this!
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St. Patrick's Day Writing Activity Pack for KS1
Resource Title.
St. Patrick's Day Writing Activity Pack
Age/Year Group.
Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2
Total Pages in download.
❤ 31
File Type.
PDF
Resource Content.
❂ Creative Writing and Poetry Templates
-If I were a Leprechaun
-If I found a Pot of Gold
-The Diary of a Leprechaun
-Leprechaun I.D
-St. Patrick's Day Poem
-St. Patrick's Day Topic Words
❂15 Writing Prompts for further writing tasks and/or can be used as Role Play Cards or for Discussion.
❂6 Small Images that can be used for Word Walls / Display Charts / Reward Charts during the St. Patrick's Day period/lesson.
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Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive!
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Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly.
TOU.
Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY.
Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use.
The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Polly Puddleduck ©2017
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St. Patrick's Day Themed Activity Pack for KS1
Resource Title
St. Patrick's Day Themed Activity Pack (Literacy and Maths)
Age/Year Group
Key Stage 1
Total Pages in download
❤ 53
File Type
PDF
Resource Content
❂If I were a Leprechaun writing tasks
❂Spelling Templates
❂Sight Word Tasks (Word Family writing tasks)
❂Simple tracing and Colouring
❂Infographics for St. Patrick's Day
❂Flashcards
❂St. Patrick's Day themed Bingo/Match Up
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Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive!
@ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com
Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly.
TOU
Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY.
Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use.
The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Polly Puddleduck ©2016
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Spring Themed Reading Comprehensions (EYFS/KS1)
Resource Title
Spring Reading Comprehensions
Age/Year Group
Early Years and Key Stage 1
Total Pages in download
❤ 17
File Type
PDF
Resource Content
❂ 10 Reading Comprehensions (perfect for emergent readers and writers)
❂ 2 Reading Posters
❂ Bookmarks
Check the preview! (please note, the comprehensions are partly hidden in the preview as TES don’t add preview watermark images to paid resources and they can easily be copied- however, you can see the format clearly with snippets of each page visible)
Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive!
@ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com
Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly.
TOU
Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY.
Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use.
The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Polly Puddleduck ©2016