This single phonics pack focuses on beginning consonant blends ‘tw’ words that contain consonant, consonant, vowel, consonant letters. A natural progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Principles and Practice. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. You can decide to put in 15 mins phonics, 30 mins or longer as this is an easy- to- follow flexible resource as are the others. This last pack relating to initial consonant blends CCVC words contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan for whole group activities. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (29 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; making words, sorting jumbled words and also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (9 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending). I have listed CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures). Children can verbalize simple sentences with a selection of tw-ccvc words. Tw - CCVC Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines - you can use during lesson and plenary for children to quick read. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Worksheets: Worksheet 1 - Making Tw- CCVC Words from a table - Children list as many words as they can and then choose 3 words and write a sentence for each word. Worksheet 2 - Differentiated - Same as above, except children draw a picture for each word listed in the table and then label the pictures. 2 Word Searches with pictures. As this is the final pack - You can combine the set of pictures and words from the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for group activities. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘tr’ CCVC words. A natural progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Principles and Practice. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. You can decide to put in 15 mins phonics, 30 mins or longer as this is a indepth flexible resource as are the others. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose hich parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (31 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (19 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending). I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures). Children can verbalize simple sentences with a selection tr-ccvc words. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines - you can use during lesson and plenary for children to quick read. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 3 Practice Worksheets: Worksheet 1 - Word Scramble and Sentences - Children unscramble each word in the box and write it next to the picture on handwriting lines. Next section - write 4 simple sentences the words. Worksheet 2 - Tr - Missing Consonant Blends - Trace over initial consonants and draw a picture for the word. Extra: Worksheet 3 - Making Plurals with tr-ccvc words and writing sentences - Children write the singular and then the plural, e.g. troll-trolls -The trolls are hungry and they live under the bridge. (Good opportunity to check grammar). 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for group activities. In small groups, I put different pictures and words from previous laminated material for children to sort into rhyming groups, e.g. trick-brick-prick words/pictures. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sw’ CCVC words. A natural progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Principles and Practice. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (36 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (15 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending). I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures). Children are encouraged to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) New set of worksheets 3 Practice Workssheets: Worksheet 1 - Sw Blend Matching Words to Pictures - Children complete the words and then draw lines to match words to pictures. Worksheet 2 - Sw Cloze exercise - Children read and fill in the missing words in the sentences. Second part of worksheet - unscramble the words in the sentences. Extension: Worksheet 3 - Jumbled sentences and punctuation. Children work out the simple sentences and punctuate accordingly. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for group activities. In small groups, I put different pictures and words from previous laminated material for children to sort into rhyming groups, e.g. swot-plot-clot-snot-slot words/pictures. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for stopping by my shop.

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘st’ CCVC words. A progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (35 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (12 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 3 Activity Sheets: Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 3 sections: Section A: gap-filling - choosing the appropriate word so that the sentence make sense. Section B - Unscrambling the CCVC words in the boxes and writing it correctly above. Section C - children copy out each of the 3 sentences, punctuating with capital letter/full stop or with a question mark. Activity Sheet 2 - Completing missing vowels and then match words to pictures by drawing a line (Answer provided) Activity Sheet 3 - Completing the missing vowel digraphs and then match words to pictures by drawing a line (Answer provided). 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sp’ CCVC words. A progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (35 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (13 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets: Worksheet 1 - Gap filling and Sentence Work - Section A- Children choose a suitable word to complete the gap so that it makes sense. Section B - Unscramble Sp-CCVC word in each of the boxes. Section C - Punctuate 3 sentences by rewriting the sentences on the line provided. Activity Sheet 2 - Children complete missing vowels and vowel digraphs and draw lines to match the pictures. (Key provided) 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my store:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sn’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (30 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (14 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (9) 3 Activity Sheets: Activity Sheet 1 - Cut and paste activity - Children cut out the circle and words and glue into their workbook or on a separate worksheet matching words to pictures. Activity Sheet 2 - Write sentence task Either the teacher/teaching assistant or children cut out the pictures and glue them into their workbook, label each picture with ‘sn’ CCVC word and then write a simple for each. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sm’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (36 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (12Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets : Activity Sheet 1 - Cut and paste task - cut out the circle and words, glue into workbook or on a separate worksheet matching words to picture - extension write a sentence for each word. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. 1 Word Searches with pictures - Find 10 words in the grid You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have created on initial consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for your literacy centre/station. Please laminate flashcards, images and words for longevity. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for stopping by my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sl’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (36 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (20 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meanings for the words in a sentence. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines Set of pictures and words for matching activities (9) 3 Activity Sheets: Activity Sheet 1 - trace over initial blends, read the words and then draw a picture. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. Activity Sheet 3 - Missing words (cloze activity) - Children read each sentence and choose a suitable word from the Sl- CCVC Word Wall. 1 Word Search with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. See activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sk’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (30 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (11 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. As an example, I have highlighted that ‘skip’ has different meanings. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines - there are two versions of ‘k’ Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets - Activity Sheet 1 - trace over initial blends, read the words and then draw a picture. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. Please see activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This single phonics pack focuses on initial consonant blend ‘sc’ CCVC words. As with the other consonant blends packs: it is child-centred child-friendly and a progression from CVC and CCV to CCVC Phase 4: Letters and Sounds Phonics. Aimed at: Early Years and keystage 1, SEND and ESL/EFL students. It is an addition to my other resources on initial consonant blends. This pack contains: Flexible Lesson Plan with learning objectives, lesson starter, main activities and plenary - You can choose which parts are relevant to your class. PowerPoint slides are referred to in the plan. PowerPoint Presentation 1 (30 Slides)- includes explanation of initial blend, CCVC words; whole class/group activities to prepare children for their independent activities. Also includes alien and real word whole class activity. PowerPoint Phoneme Presentation (19 Slides) - Optional (Use as reference) - some children may still be struggling with segmenting/blending) - I have listed a few CCVC words and the units of sound above the fingers so that children can see and hear the separate phonemes (with pictures) - extension some children may be able to give you other meaning for the words in a sentence. As an example, I have highlighted that ‘scoff’ has two meanings. Encourage children to make simple sentences with the words to understand its meaning and distinguish between nouns, verbs or adjectives. Flashcards and words with and without sound buttons and lines. Set of pictures and words for matching activities (8) 2 Activity Sheets - Activity Sheet 1 - trace over initial blends, read the words and then draw a picture. Activity Sheet 2 - Word sort and Sentence work - children unscramble the words and the write sentences using each word. 2 Word Searches with pictures. You can combine the set of pictures and words with the other resources I have done on consonant blends - creating a set of pictures and words for future use. Please see activity sheets and other resources in preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint, MS Word and PDF Format Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This resource material is on split digraphs - a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e. Some teachers only require the worksheets so I have made a separate resource pack. THIS IS PART OF A WHOLE PACK - see below for link to my shop. There are two sets of worksheets: Worksheet 1 set -Students look at the pictures and complete the missing consonant to make the split digraph words. Choose 3 words and write a sentence using each of the choosen words. Mini word search to do (includes solutions). Worksheet 2 - (5 pages) Students read each sentence and unscramble the highlighted words. If you require the whole pack to include presentations, lesson plans and practical activities, please visit my shop: -) You may be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-split-digraphs-5-presentations-5-lesson-plans-activity-sheets-practical-lessons-11348539

This resource relates to ANZAC Day on 25 April. Clear and straightforward - Ideal for assemblies or as a standalone lesson. Each slides takes you through what ANZAC day is and what it means, symbols are explained (rosemary, laurel and the poppy), why do we need ceremonies and what a typical ANZAC day ceremony involves, the dawn service and why people march. During the presentation students are asked questions that relate to their personal experiences of celebrations and why the Anzac spirit legacy is still important today. Content: • Teacher’s Notes/Guide - Slides are referred to in the notes. • PowerPoint Presentation Lesson/Assembly (42 Slides) - You can edit the presentation to suit the time limit of your assembly/lesson. • 4 Worksheets Optional Worksheets The four worksheets consolidate the meaning of the day. Worksheet 1 – Read the text and answer the questions. Worksheet 2 – Write sentences about what each symbol means and then draw a symbol that means something to them. Worksheet 3 – Students write a sentence or two for each of the ANZAC Day activities that take place – wreath-laying the red poppy, the Last Post, one minute’s silence and the Reveille. Worksheet 4 – Students complete 5 tasks on the poem For the Fallen: gap filling and four short questions. Please see preview of worksheets. File Type: PowerPoint Presentation, MS Word and PDF formats Thank you for visiting my shop. You may be interested in: The Legend of John Simpson and his Donkey Hardtack and ANZAC Biscuits

Updated with a newer version containing new pictures and black and white pictures.(April 2019) 56 colour 56 black and white Print and laminate the whole card or you can cut apart the strips and mix them up. Children look at the picture and say what it is. They then unscramble the word in the centre and write it out correctly using phonemes previously taught. Other suggested use: You can cut apart the strips so that you have 56 onset and rime strips. Select the strip you want children to match up and unscramble the cvc words. Children can match up the pictures that rhyme and then unscramble the words and say the cvc words that rhyme. They can record their work in their literacy workbooks. Objectives: To be able to use phonological knowledge to unscramble CVC words To be able to sort pictures that rhyme and match onset and rime words. Onset and rime word on the strips are: cat peg rat leg fan red pan bed cut nut sun cap run map jug tag bug bag fox sad box mad dot gum hot sum hop mud mop bud dog tub log cub fit cup sit pup lip pod pip rod pin cob win sob pig six dig mix jet hen net ten ham ram File type: PDF Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

This comprehensive resource relates to 2D shapes and repeating patterns. Learning Objectives: - To recognise and name 2D shapes (including squares, triangles and circles) Success criteria:- - I can make a repeating pattern - I can say which shape comes next in a repeating pattern - I can use shape and colour to repeat patterns (challenge) Aimed at: EYFS/KS1 and SEN students Student explore and use their imagination to make 2d shape repeat patterns. They are also challenged to use colours. Resource content:- • PowerPoint Presentation (23 Slides) - Includes whole class activities • 2D Shape Pattern 1 – cut/paste activity • 2D Shape Pattern 2 – cut/paste activity • Colour Shape Patterns 1 – cut/paste activity • Colour Shape Patterns 2 (extension) • Colour Shape Patterns 3 (extension) • Large Shape Tiles 1 (plain & colour) • Medium Shape Tiles 2 (plain & colour) • Small Shape Tiles 3 (plain & colour • Repeating Shape Patterns worksheet (to be used with shape tiles) • Shape Pattern Mat worksheet (to be used with shape tiles) • Repeat shape pattern T-shirt activity sheet • My Shape Pattern T-shirt Design Two lessons for children to explore repeating 2D shape patterns. The lesson can spread over three sessions to include art and ICT tasks. The activities are differentiated to include all abilities. Lesson 1: Students are introduced to 2D shapes patterns only (no colour). Lesson 2: Students build upon what what they learnt in lesson 1 and include colour/2d shape repeating patterns. Depending on the age group, you can combine the two lessons into one. - Teacher Notes/Lesson Plans - all slides are referred to in the lesson plans with extra information on extension activities and plenaries. File Type: PowerPoint, PDF, zip file in which the files are in Word format. Thank you for stopping by my shop.

This resource relates to St. George’s Day (23 April). In contains: A Presentation (48 Slides) on St. George. The presentation starts with a welcome to the whole school. It then shows a stain glass window of St George and arrows pointing to the cross and the shield with St. George cross. There are questions and answers throughout the presentation to involve the children. It is divided into sections:- Background to St. George’s life Courage Around the World The Legend Celebrations Reflections It ends with a prayer relating to courage. A detailed Teacher’s notes on assembly referring to each slide Follow-up worksheet There are follow-up activities in the presentation that children can find out about using non-fiction books and the ICT, e.g. find out more about countries that celebrate St. George’s Day. A short playscript for assembly - this is optional if you want a group of children to act out the legend. Please see preview pane of some of the slides in the presentation.

Alphabet resource for display and alphabet activities. This resource contains the following:- Teacher’s Notes • Aa to Zz frieze showing pictures beginning with initial letter. Laminate and punch holes and thread through with a string to hang around the classroom or peg onto a washing line across a wall/classroom. Aa – Zz word strips and related pictures • Laminate and cut out • Can be used as an extension activity. Children trace round the initial dotted letter which shows a picture for that letter. Alphabet cards • Alphabet cards should be printed off twice, laminated and cut out. • Children can play alphabet snap • Other games – lay out 4 or 5 letters in alphabetical order ,e.g. k, l, m, n, o, cover them over. Take a letter away without the children seeing and ask what letter is missing. • Matching lower case to upper case letters activity. Practise writing frames using Sassoon dotted font • These are in upper and lower cases. Each one should be laminated. • After focussing on e.g. ‘t’, children can practise writing over the dots and then without the dots as handwriting exercises. Alphabet Mat Practise (trace over dotted letters) Photocopy these and laminate • Children can keep it in their trays for reference; • can practise their handwriting if they finish their work early or for those children who need to practise fine motor skills. Practise writing frames using Sassoon dotted font • These are in upper and lower cases. Each one should be laminated. • After focussing on e.g. ‘t’, children can practise writing over the dots and then without the dots as handwriting exercises. Alphabet Mat • Can be laminated and blu tac to the wall in the writing/reading/book corner. • Can be used to assess a child’s phonic progress. Alphabet Pictures Games/Assessment • The pictures represent the start of a letter e.g. ‘g’ for grasshopper. The pictures are not in alphabetical order so that you have to look for the picture. • Enlarge the A4 size sheet to A3 and the sheet with the alphabet tiles. • Laminate the Alphabet Pictures grid • Laminate the Alphabet sheet then cut out each letter for use with Alphabet Pictures grid. • Children can play in pairs. A timer can be set so that children have a limited time to place the letter on the correct picture. • Players take turns to ask his/her partner to find the picture beginning with, e.g. ‘s’. The player picks out one of the letters and places it over the correct picture sound on the Alphabet Picture Mat. US Version https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12693631 Thank you for visiting my shop:)

This resource is on the topic of Saint George and The Dragon legend. A great introduction to myths and legends. Aimed at: KS1/2 The legend of St. George the dragon-slayer is on PowerPoint. The Presentation includes whole class activities and comprehension questions. Children are encouraged to participate in discussion about the story and check their understanding. The second PowerPoint Presentation explains what mythical stories are and why they were told (6 Slides). The third PowerPoint Presentation is on different dragons for whole class activity and to prepare children for their worksheet activity. The resource also contains:- Flexible detailed lesson plans covering 3 lessons (includes learning objectives and plenaries). Each PowerPoint slide is referred to in the lesson plans. Lesson 1: Children are presented with the legend of St. George and then there are 7 comprehension questions. The Myths Presentation is also referred to set the story in context. Differentiated worksheets - With support - LA children read, cut/paste sentences to match pictures; MA/HA write sentences for each picture using time words. Extension: Complete George’s Day Factsheet (colour in/3 questions). Lesson 2: The lesson focus is adjectives. Children review describing words using the Dragons Presentation. Build a word bank of adjectives; model sentence for describing dragon on Slide 12). Differentiated Activity 1 - LA children label the dragon and then write simple sentences after colouring it in. MA/LA - Draw/colour in their dragon and write sentences describing it. Early finishers: Print off one or two dragon slides for children to describe. Lesson 3: Retelling myth in own words. Quick review of the story. Children draft their story and also use their description of their dragon in the previous lesson to add into the story. There is a worksheet to write up the final draft.