Blank Rubik Cube with letters on one face. Pupils use the letters to write down as many words as they can, using the letters in any direction. Who can come up with the most words? A fun activity which can be used as morning activity, a quick finisher activity or homework.

Short lesson plan for introduction to prepositions, poster listing prepositions for display or use as a resource and a worksheet for practice and understanding.

A whole class game to practice vocabulary and/or spelling. Aimed at KS2 but could also be used with lower ability KS3 or SEN pupils. Pupils are divided into 2 teams and have to take turns to write a word on the board following the alphabetical list from A to Z. The first team to complete the list wins the points. Words required can be random, related to a particular topic or a phonic pattern, for example.

A simple starter activity linked to revision of the past tense of irregular verbs (I went, I bought) and vocabulary related to shopping. Suitable for Upper KS2, KS2 or SEN pupils. Pupils are not given the “rules” for the game, but must listen and try and work out what the rule is - that the things they buy from the supermarket have to be given in alphabetical order. An excellent Speaking and Listening short task.

Worksheet to recap the meaning of prefixes and root words. Pupils read through the information regarding the meaning of a selection of common prefixes and root words. They then use the information to complete a table of words made up of prefixes and root words and then write a definition of the words. Perfect for a starter, teaching observation activity, revision or homework.

Five sheets with the beginning and ending of a short story, inviting pupils to use their imagination to complete the middle section.

Worksheet to recap the meaning of prefixes and root words. Pupils read through the information regarding the meaning of a selection of common prefixes and root words. They then use the information to complete a table of words made up of prefixes and root words and then write a definition of the words. Perfect for a starter, teaching observation activity, revision or homework.

Revision lesson on homophones with use of BBC Bitesize activities for pupils to use in lesson or independently afterwards. Lower KS2 level words used. Paired activity.

A simple worksheet to revise prepositions or check pupil’s understanding. 10 simple sentences for pupils to fill in a preposition from the table which makes sense, although there are various options and not one definitive answer! Challenge for pupils to use the prepositions that have not already been used, to write another 5 sentences of their own. Suitable for revision, morning work, homework or short lesson observation activity.

Simple display poster listing a wide range of English similes to help pupils choose one or come up with their own. Great for display or revision.