A carefully curated collection of 29 classic fables, designed to enhance your students’ reading comprehension skills. Each fable has been thoughtfully written to conform to the traditional short length of fables, making them easily readable for young readers. In addition, 5-7 comprehension questions are provided below each fable to encourage a deep understanding of the text. The collection encompasses beloved tales such as “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” “The Wolf and The Crane,” “Belling the Cat,” and “A Peacock and a Crane,” along with 24 other timeless fables. Answer sheets are also included for each fable, making it easier to mark. This product is an excellent resource for teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful discussions about important life lessons, such as perseverance, hard work, and empathy. With this collection of fables, your students will learn valuable lessons while also improving their reading comprehension skills. Moreover, a link to a Google slide is provided, featuring each fable on one page for whole-class reading. Full list of included fables: Wolf and Crane (2 levels) Lion and Mouse (3 levels) Boy Who Cried Wolf (2 levels) Ant and Grasshopper (3 levels) The Hornets and the Bees The Greedy Fox The Fox, the Rooster and the Dog The Fox and the Woodcutter The Fox and the Goat The Farmer and the Stork The Donkey and the Lap Dog The Donkey and the Dog The Discontented Dog The Cat and the Fox The Bear and the Bees Belling the Cat An Oak and a Willow A Peacock and a Crane The Wolf and the Lion The Wolf and the Lamb The Wild Boar and the Fox The Turtle and the Ducks The Pig and the Sheep The Miser’s Gold The Man and the Lion The Lion, the Fox, and the Donkey The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox The Lion and the Boar The Hunting Dog, the Lion, and the Fox

Flashcards, differentiated worksheets, illustrated sentences, spelling grids, sorting activities and crosswords. Spellings for igh (long i): igh, ie, y, i_e, (Phase 5 Week 24) igh as in light, tight, eyesight. ie as in pie, fried, satisfied. y as in dry, cry, deny i_e as in bike, time, smile Sorting flashcards, differentiated worksheets (black and white and colour), illustrated sentences, spelling grids and crosswords. illustrated​ flashcards/sorting cards (2 versions - 1 version with picture and word on 1 card for sorting, 1 version with separate pictures and words for reading/matching). Spelling table with word bank. Illustrated example sentences from P5 W24 Letters and Sound plan document. Various worksheets (labeling, reading, cloze sentence, sound buttons etc) in black and white and colour. Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/ Alternative Spellings for /air/

(Letters and Sounds Phase 5) alternative spellings for ‘air’ sorting cards, illustrated sentence, phoneme spotter story and worksheets. 2 versions of clip-art sorting cards with all example words for all 4 spellings for air (air, ere, ear, are) - 1 version picture with word (sort into spelling groups) & 1 version match picture to word (focus on reading) 11 Illustrated sentences (from letters and sound plan + homophone examples) 3 Worksheet focusing on 1 spelling (i.e. air worksheet, ere worksheet, are worksheet) 1 homophone and homograph choice worksheet. 1 phoneme spotter story Alternative Spellings for /sh/ Alternative Spellings for /oa/ Alternative Spellings for /igh/ Alternative Spellings for /ee/ Alternative Spellings for /or/

ea Alternative Pronunciation of ea. ‘ea’ as in head, feather, bread. (and ‘ea’ as in sea, dream, meat) Sorting flashcards with 42 images and words (21 for each pronunciation) and FInd, highlight, read and write in two column worksheet.

Engage learners and foster a profound respect and understanding of Sikhism through this collection of four pivotal traditional Sikh stories, which illuminate the roots and core principles of the Sikh faith. Included are the following four traditional Sikh stories: The Story of Guru Nanak and the Full Bowl of Milk: A well-known tale from the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, illustrating his teachings of kindness, humility, and the universality of goodness. Guru Hargobind’s Justice (traditionally known as Bandi Chhor Divas): Commemorating the release of Guru Hargobind along with 52 Hindu princes from imprisonment in the Gwalior Fort. This event is celebrated by Sikhs worldwide on the same day as Diwali but holds distinct significance in Sikh tradition. Emperor Akbar Visits Guru Amar Das: Highlighting the humility, equality, and principles of self-sufficiency practiced in Sikhism, particularly exemplified by Guru Amar Das and his langar, where all are welcomed and treated equally regardless of social status. Guru Nanak’s Needle: Illustrating the spiritual lesson of detachment from material wealth and the importance of focusing on good deeds and virtues rather than accumulating riches. Each story is written at an approximate middle school reading level, and accompanied by illustrations and “Did You Know?” boxes presenting fascinating facts about the Sikh religion. Each story comes with: Double-sided multiple-choice quizzes Double-sided written response comprehension sheets Shorter, single-sided written response versions for each story Detailed marking answer sheets Complements my Sikh Introduction worksheets superbly! Also see Sikh Stories Pack B Buddhist Stories and Jewish Stories

Immerse learners in the profound wisdom and values of Sikhism through this curated collection of four seminal traditional Sikh stories, which shed light on the origins and guiding principles of this faith. Included in this Pack B are the following four traditional Sikh narratives: “The Test of Humility: Guru Amar Das Chooses His Successor” - Depicting the virtues of humility, diligence, and devotion embodied by Jetha, who later became Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru. “Makhan Shah and the True Guru” - Chronicling Makhan Shah’s pious quest to identify Guru Har Krishan’s true successor, which led him to recognize Guru Tegh Bahadur as the rightful Guru, fulfilling a sacred prophecy. “The Taste of Truth: Guru Nanak and Malik Bhago” - Underscoring the importance of earning an honest livelihood through ethical means, as exemplified by the contrast between the bread of the greedy Malik Bhago and the simple yet wholesome bread of the truthful Bhai Lalo. “The Birth of the Khalsa” - Recounting the pivotal moment when Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Khalsa, a committed order of pure and valiant Sikhs, during the Baisakhi festival of 1699 at Anandpur Sahib, marking a defining event in Sikh history symbolizing righteousness, equality, and courage. Each narrative is crafted at an approximate middle school reading level, accompanied by vibrant illustrations and “Did You Know?” insights providing fascinating facts about the Sikh faith. Furthermore, the resource includes: Double-sided multiple-choice quizzes Double-sided written response comprehension sheets Abridged single-page written response versions Comprehensive marking answer keys Also see Sikh Stories Pack A Buddhist Stories and Jewish Stories

Engage EAL newcomer learners with this interactive, fun, social-based vocabulary activity. “Ask Around: Essential Verbs” is designed to make learning English enjoyable and effective for EAL students. This activity encourages children to walk around the classroom, engaging with their peers by asking and answering essential, repetitive questions. This method incorporates key grammar and vocabulary building, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Key Features: Interactive Learning: Children interact with classmates, asking and answering questions to build social and academic vocabulary. Balanced Development: Combines social English and academic classroom English for accelerated learning, as research shows EAL social English develops faster. Comprehensive Grammar Coverage: Each set of verb sheets covers essential verb tenses in both asking and answering formats: Simple present tense third person singular (What does he do? He verbs or +es) Simple present tense with the modal verb can (What can she do? She can verb) Present continuous tense (+ing form) (What is he doing? She is verb+ing) Simple future tense using auxiliary will (What will she do tomorrow? Tomorrow, she will verb) Simple past tense (What did he do yesterday? Yesterday, he verb+ed) Present perfect tense 1st & 2nd person with auxiliary have/h (Have you ever verb? Yes, I have verb) Identifying and articulating V1 (base form), V2 (simple past), and V3 (past participle) Blank version with just clipart for additional questions or usage Matching flashcards Progressive Levels: 6 sets of question sheets, each with 15 verbs and 9 different verb tense practice versions. Labeled and Unlabeled Versions: Each sheet comes in both labeled (with words) and unlabeled versions for learners to either write themselves or try to remember without reading. Flashcards Included: Includes 100 matching flashcards for both direct teaching and various flashcard games, perfect for EAL specialist teachers, class teachers, or classroom assistants. Versatile Usage: Ideal for primary school level grammar lessons in the Kagan “Find Someone Who” format. Why Choose “Ask Around: Essential Verbs”? This resource seamlessly integrates essential verb practice with social English, creating a dynamic learning environment. By focusing on verbs and progressing through levels, students gain a solid foundation in English while enjoying the process. Additionally, this activity helps new EAL children make friends and feel a sense of belonging. Once familiar with the format, EAL learners can engage independently, allowing others to continue their grade-level work. Perfect for EAL specialists, classroom teachers, and assistants, this versatile tool supports EAL students effectively. Also see EAL Newcomer Classroom Nouns and Verbs And phonics vocabulary workbook

242 Phonics worksheets! Phonics worksheets which can be used with any phonics scheme Covers all phonics blends, digraphs, trigraphs and diphthongs. For each phonics sound, blend, digraph, etc. there are 5 or 6 phonics pages: Add the blend or digraph to the word and connect to the matching picture Clear clip-art (black and white - perfect for colouring) phonics labeling page using 9 carefully chosen example phonics words/clip-art followed by a fun read and draw page Write the blend or digraph and read the words with the aid of sound buttons and lines under each grapheme. Find, highlight and write the words containing each specific blend (or digraph, trigraph etc.) then a cloze page of decodable sentences which have been carefully sequenced to progressively incorporate words that are consistent with the letters and corresponding phonemes that have been taught to the new reader/speller in previous pages of the book (plus sight words) Could be made into a 242 page phonics workbook, or individual pages can be printed off and photocopied. (I have uploaded two versions of the book - the original 168 page standard version, and a 242 extended version) Perfect for beginner readers and spellers. Also great for EAL students to help build vocabulary alongside reading and spelling skills. Made by an experienced phonics teacher, and used in classrooms weekly. Phonics cooperative partner activity Phase 3 Set 1 Worksheets Phase 3 Set 2 Worksheets Phase 3 Set 3 Worksheets Spelling Mats Phase 3 and Phase 5

7 non-chronological reports texts - 7 habitats. Non-chronological report, non-fiction, fact files. Carefully researched & written and used in my own classroom. Non chronological reports are double-sided A4 and include these features: Topic Title, Introduction Paragraph, Subheadings, Paragraphs, Fact Boxes, Bullet point lists, Glossary, Factual Language, Present tense verbs, 3rd person point of view, (some with labeled diagrams and maps) Habitat Report titles: Desert Habitats Oceans Habitats Polar Habitats Freshwater Habitats Temperate Forest Habitats Rainforest Habitat Grassland Habitats

Enhance lessons on Buddhism with this collection of eight beloved Buddhist stories. These skillfully written and beautifully illustrated tales cover essential stories that have shaped Buddhist beliefs and practices. Included are: The Birth of the Buddha The Swan and the Arrow The Four Sights of the Buddha The Enlightenment of the Buddha The First Sermon, Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed The Story of Angulimala The Death of the Buddha Each of the eight stories functions as a stand-alone lesson on Buddhism or could be used as engaging literacy short story reading comprehension. Each story is written in an engaging and accessible style with supporting “Buddhist Insights” and “Words of Enlightenment” fact boxes, and is beautifully illustrated. Each story comes with: A double-sided multiple choice quiz A double-sided written response paper A single-sided written response paper Answer sheets These classic Buddhist tales will inspire students and expand their knowledge. By engaging with these beautifully crafted stories, students will gain deep appreciation for Buddhist teachings and traditions while building essential literacy skills and enriching their understanding of world cultures. Would make great follow on lessons to my Buddhism Introduction Text Please, also see my Sikhism resources and Jewish Stories