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Building Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills
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Building Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills

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Word Maps are a must for all lessons. Students should be able to write down any words that they have not understood . This is not confined to literacy alone but can and should be used for all subjects. Words maps are excellent visual aids for those students that find spellings and new vocabulary difficult. Enhancing vocabulary is important across the board as it improves reading levels. Included in this download -10 Differentiated Word Maps Check out the preview!
Winter Maths and Literacy Activity Book (KS1)
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Winter Maths and Literacy Activity Book (KS1)

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This FUN Winter Maths and Literacy Pack will keep your students busy! Included in this HUGE 53 page download- -Over 40 worksheets (resource includes a variety of levels for differentiation) -Addition Worksheets -Subtraction Worksheets -Fraction Worksheets -Creative Writing tasks -Spelling and Vocabulary Worksheets -Fun winter colouring activities -Winter Weather Worksheet -Winter Clothing Worksheet -Over 10 conversation starter task cards (these are great for classroom discussion, if you have five extra minutes before the end of the day) -Resource includes a workbook cover page (if you want to use this as a workbook for early finishers)
Retelling a Story (EYFS/KS1)
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Retelling a Story (EYFS/KS1)

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Retelling stories encourages children to use their imagination and expand their ideas. Included in this pack is the story of a young Princess called Lisa. Lisa is sad until she meets a friend, the frog. The story is simple and easy for children to understand. Sentences are short and concise. Included in the pack is a 'Create your own story / Retell the story book template'. This is differentiated. Included for the LA the story is written out with only a space to draw a picture, for the M/H there is no script, sentences must be constructed and the story must be retold with words and drawings. The download is a total of 39 pages. Included- One Fairy Tale in Colour One Fairy Tale 'DIY' Template differentiated One set of class posters and clipart characters for display purposes. 10 Worksheets to RETELL 1 Poem related to retelling stories Giant Frogs to colour Crowns to colour Violins to colour You have everything you need in this pack to not only have a great lesson but you can also create a Fairy Tale display.
Massive Phonics Pack
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Massive Phonics Pack

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This is a HUGE resource. 137 printable no prep pages. It includes: Phonics and Letter Formation (3 Sets with letter formation) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-and-lowercase-letters-11150364 My First Phonics workbook (picture and a word) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/my-first-phonics-workbook-11142214 and one full set of coloured flashcards! Check out the preview by clicking on the image above just to see how HUGE this pack is!
Christmas/Winter Themed Busy Book
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Christmas/Winter Themed Busy Book

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This is a 20 page colouring book for little hands! Ideal for EYFS and lower KS1. While the colouring book includes some free colouring, it also has focused colouring and drawing tasks with specific instructions. Download includes -Colour by numbers -Copy and Colour -Free Drawing -Free Colouring Includes 20 (NO PREP NEEDED) colouring sheets / printables. Other Christmas Resources can be found here: Christmas/Winter Emergent Writing Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-winter-emergent-writing-literacy-pack-11152379 Christmas Games https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-games-pack-11175898 Winter Maths and Literacy Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-maths-and-literacy-pack-ks1-11162722 Winter Writing and Poetry Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-writing-and-poetry-pack-11168636 Elf Themed Activity Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elf-themed-literacy-and-maths-activity-pack-11166056
Christmas Games Pack for your classroom or your living room!
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Christmas Games Pack for your classroom or your living room!

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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)
Fun Time Filler Christmas Quiz 2016
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Fun Time Filler Christmas Quiz 2016

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This fun Christmas Quiz is filled with lots of festive cheer! Included in this download One powerpoint presentation -32 Questions (questions cover a whole variety of Christmas related things, music, movies, Christmas Dinner, Rudolph and more...) Suitable for children aged 7-11 Merry Christmas! :) Other Christmas Resources can be found here: Christmas/Winter Emergent Writing Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-winter-emergent-writing-literacy-pack-11152379 Christmas Games https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-games-pack-11175898 Winter Maths and Literacy Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-maths-and-literacy-pack-ks1-11162722 Winter Writing and Poetry Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/winter-writing-and-poetry-pack-11168636 Elf Themed Activity Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/elf-themed-literacy-and-maths-activity-pack-11166056
January Writing Pack for Emergent Readers and Writers for EYFS/KS1
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January Writing Pack for Emergent Readers and Writers for EYFS/KS1

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January Writing Pack Age/Year Group Early Years and Key Stage 1 Total Pages in download ❤ 38 File Type PDF Resource Content This writing activity pack is for the month of January (other packs can be found in my shop!) and is perfect for emerging readers and writers. Ideal for English Creative Writing Lessons and/or for Early Finishers. Included are over 30 printables - no prep required, just print, staple and go! Perfect for late EYFS/ KS1 but may help weaker lower KS2 students. ❂ Includes one page for EVERY single day in January including weekends (if you need to send homework - these are perfect!) ❂ One topic word mat (these are great and should be laminated) ❂ One picture word mat (should also be laminated for long-term durability) You can use this pack year after year EVERY January! Check the preview! 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 ©2017
Christmas Phonics Board Games
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Christmas Phonics Board Games

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Students should roll the die, say the sound plus a word that starts with that sound… There are silly activities included that they must do should they land on a task square! Have fun with these! 17 games - 2/3 players per game Enough for a whole class
Dinosaur Activity Pack
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Dinosaur Activity Pack

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107 Pages of Dino, Dino, Dino Fun! Included in this HUGE pack: One maths and literacy workbook (suitable for EYFS and KS1) Contains differentiated worksheets -Allosaurus mini reading comprehension with questions -Herbivores and Carnivores task -Dino Subtraction -Dino Addition -Counting activities -Tyrannosaurus Rex colouring page -Complete the dino patterns -Design a dino egg -Write a story about Lily the Dinosaur (with suggested HFW/Sight Words) -Write a story about Lily the Dinosaur (without suggested HFW) -Stegosaurus Tracing Worksheet -Other Spelling Worksheets - trace, copy, colour and use in a sentence -Extinction -Other Dinosaurs -Rainbow Dino Spellings -14 Dino Fact Posters for Display and/or additional teaching aids with infographics. -Dinosaur Describing Words -Snap/Bingo Dino -Matching Capitals to Lowercase letters -1-10 Dino Numbers -a-z Dino Flashcards Ideal for late EYFS and KS1
Spelling and Reading - Word Families Activity Pack 2
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Spelling and Reading - Word Families Activity Pack 2

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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.
Spelling and Reading - Word Family Board Games
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Spelling and Reading - Word Family Board Games

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Word Families are an important part of Spelling and Language Acquisition. Included in this pack are 10 Word Family Board Games. Word Families included but not limited to are- -ab -ad -ag -am -an -ap -at -ed -en -et -ig -in and many more!! These board games are a MUST HAVE for your classroom! Students can play in groups of 2 or 4!
Word Family Reading and Writing Carousel Centres
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Word Family Reading and Writing Carousel Centres

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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!
Chinese New Year Activity Pack (KS2/lower KS3)
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Chinese New Year Activity Pack (KS2/lower KS3)

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Resource Title Chinese New Year Activity Pack Age/Year Group KS2/lower KS3 Total Pages in download ❤ 27 File Type PDF Resource Content ❂ 3 Reading Comprehensions with Questions included. ❂ China Facts printable - summary writing. ❂ One Letter to Ambassador or similar template ❂ Several different pictures to enable discussion on China and famous cuisine, landmarks etc. Several colouring sheets with Chinese Symbols for Luck, Love and Peace. Check the preview! 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
February Writing Activity Pack for EYFS/KS1
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February Writing Activity Pack for EYFS/KS1

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This writing activity pack is for the month of February and is perfect for emergent writers. Included are over 34 printables - no prep required. Perfect for late EYFS/ KS1 but may help weaker lower KS2 students. Check out the preview.
Manners (PSHE UNIT for EYFS/KS1)
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Manners (PSHE UNIT for EYFS/KS1)

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A prime part of the curriculum for the early years is PSE/PSHE. This pack will help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others, form positive relationships and develop respect for others. The pack includes 1 black and white and colour materials. These can be used for Literacy Stations/Centres and/or Circle Time activities. The 37 page pack encourages students to have good manners, recognise the importance of sharing and taking turns. For EYFS - colouring sheets clearly show children the types of things that they need to be doing in order to achieve good manners. For KS1 - there are several writing activties. An extensive pack-one that you and your students will love!
Writing a Biography
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Writing a Biography

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Research skills are a vital component in all areas of the curriculum. This pack will allow students to independently research and understand the importance of using relevant and irrelevant information. They will need to decipher and be able to pinpoint things that are necessary and things that aren’t. There are several writing templates, cover pages and a report templates. (25 pages in total). This would make an excellent project, one that can be completed at home and/or during Literacy/Library lessons. Check out the preview!
Character Traits (PSHE UNIT for EYFS/KS1)
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Character Traits (PSHE UNIT for EYFS/KS1)

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A prime part of the curriculum for the early years is PSE/PSHE. This pack will help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others, form positive relationships and develop respect for others. The pack includes 1 black and white and colour materials. These can be used for Literacy Stations/Centres and/or Circle Time activities. The 42 page pack discusses characteristics and what makes a good citizen. This can be used in conjunction with the unit British Values. For EYFS - colouring sheets clearly show children the types of things that they need to be doing in order to achieve good manners. For KS1 - there are several writing activties. An extensive pack-one that you and your students will love! You can check out another PSHE pack here. Manners (EYFS/KS1) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/manners-pshe-unit-for-eyfs-ks1-11193201