As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
Looking for an exciting and engaging activity to boost your students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills?
This interactive mystery game is perfect for your students and features an intriguing story with multiple clues, inference, retrieval, and vocabulary questions—plus, it includes alternate endings based on the player’s choices!
Problem Types Include:
Inference questions: Making logical conclusions based on the clues
Retrieval questions: Gathering key information from the text
Vocabulary questions: Understanding important words in the context of the story
Why Students & Teachers LOVE this Resource
Self-Checking: Students will receive immediate feedback as they progress through the game. Correct answers lead them down the right path to solving the mystery, while wrong answers send them off track!
Engaging: With a thrilling “whodunit” plot and interactive elements, students will be hooked from start to finish.
No Prep: Simply print or display the game and go! All the clues and questions are ready to be solved.
Critical Thinking: Students practice skills like inference, deduction, and vocabulary comprehension as they unravel the mystery.
Flexible: Can be used in a classroom setting or assigned as an independent activity. Suitable for a variety of age groups with easy-to-understand clues.
Included in this Product:
Full Mystery Story with Clues and Questions
2 Alternate Endings (one for success and one for failure)
Printable Clue Cards
Answer Keys
Student Tracking Sheets
The Bronze Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities delve into the global origins of a common household beverage—tea. Through an engaging text, students will learn about the various regions around the world where tea is grown, including major producers like India and China, while honing their reading comprehension and global awareness.
What’s Inside the Bronze Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text (“Where Is Tea Produced?”): An informative passage explaining how tea thrives in certain climates, highlighting key tea-producing countries, and exploring the journey of tea from plantation to cup.
Comprehension Activity (2-Page): Thoughtfully structured questions encourage close reading, inference, and a deeper understanding of the global factors that influence tea production.
Extension Activity: For fast finishers, an additional challenge might involve mapping major tea-producing regions, comparing different tea varieties, or researching environmental factors that affect tea growth.
Answer Sheet: Ideal for self-assessment, peer marking, or quick teacher feedback.
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading and discussions
Quiet reading corners for independent study
Homework assignments that blend geography, culture, and literacy
Guided reading sessions with focused support
Assessment practice to gauge comprehension
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require no extra preparation
Simply present the materials, and students will discover how and where tea is cultivated worldwide, enhancing both their cultural literacy and reading comprehension skills. With the included answer sheet, providing feedback is quick and efficient.
Empower your learners to connect with the world’s tea-growing regions—no additional planning required!
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The Bronze Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities bring the captivating tale of Maya to life. Through the engaging text, students will follow Maya’s journey, discover the challenges she faces, and learn how determination and resilience shape her story. This resource helps develop essential reading comprehension skills while fostering empathy and creative thinking.
What’s Inside the Bronze Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text (“The Story of Maya”): A narrative passage that introduces Maya, her setting, and the events that influence her growth and decisions.
Comprehension Activity (2-Page): Thoughtfully structured questions encourage close reading, inference, understanding character traits, and making predictions about the story’s outcome.
Extension Activity: For fast finishers, an additional challenge might involve writing an alternative ending, creating a character profile, or illustrating a key moment from Maya’s journey.
Answer Sheet: Ideal for self-assessment, peer marking, or quick teacher feedback.
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading and discussion
Quiet reading corners for independent exploration
Homework assignments that blend literacy and character study
Guided reading sessions with focused support
Assessment practice to gauge comprehension
Intervention sessions for targeted skill development
Emergency sub plans that require no extra preparation
Simply provide these materials, and students will engage with Maya’s narrative, enhancing their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. With the included answer sheet, feedback is straightforward and efficient.
Empower your learners to connect with Maya’s story and build essential literacy skills—no extra planning required!
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities introduce learners to Indian culture and daily life through a captivating piece called “A Letter from India.” Each activity not only sparks curiosity and cultural awareness but also helps develop core reading comprehension skills.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Simply print or display these activities to instantly enrich your literacy block. Students will read through “A Letter from India” and answer comprehension and grammar questions, then tackle an engaging extension activity. With the included answer sheet, feedback and assessment are quick and easy.
Empower your learners to explore new cultures while sharpening their reading comprehension skills—no extra planning needed!
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The Silver Package
Designed for Year 4 students, these no-prep activities immerse learners in the journey of tea as it travels from its origins in India to cups around the world. Through this engaging text, students will gain cultural insight and improve their reading comprehension skills.
What’s Inside the Silver Pack?
A Carefully Curated Text
Comprehension Activity (2-Pages)
Extension Activity
Answer Sheets
A Teacher Presentation
Just Tick It (2-Pages) for reluctant readers/ writers
Crossword
Wordsearch
Colouring sheets
Use These Resources For:
In-class reading sessions
A reading corner display, perfect for quiet study
Independent work to reinforce comprehension skills
Homework assignments
Guided reading groups with structured support
Assessment practice to gauge understanding
Intervention sessions for targeted skill-building
Emergency sub plans that require zero prep
Empower your learners to explore global trade and cultural exchange as they strengthen their reading comprehension skills—no extra planning required!
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Boost Your Students’ Reading Fluency with “Fluency Fast Track”!
What is Fluency Fast Track?
A transformative resource designed to develop your students’ reading fluency over time. Whether used in the classroom or as an intervention tool, this resource will help students enhance accuracy, expression, and confidence in their reading.
How It Works (Daily Routine):
Model Fluent Reading (1 Minute):
The teacher reads the extract aloud while students follow along with their own copies. The goal? To model expression, intonation, and accurate pronunciation.
Peer Reading & Feedback (1 Minute):
Students pair up—Child ‘A’ reads aloud, while Child ‘B’ listens and provides constructive feedback based on your demonstration.
Switch Roles (2-3 Minutes):
Roles reverse, giving both children a chance to practise reading aloud and to listen actively.
Summarise & Reflect (Optional):
If time allows, students write a 2-3 line summary of the text and share it with their partner.
Supportive Feedback:
Partners circle or underline words that were challenging for their partner and revisit these during feedback. Focus on self-correction and supportive learning!
Flexible Usage Options:
As a whole-class fluency routine
As a targeted intervention program
As an independent activity with comprehension questions
Includes QR code audio versions of texts for additional support
Why Teachers Love It:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Font, size, and colours are carefully chosen to support every learner.
Supports Year 3 Reading Expectations: Helps students work towards the goal of reading 120 words per minute with accuracy, comprehension, and expression.
Builds Peer Collaboration: Promotes active listening and feedback skills.
Adaptable to Your Classroom Needs: Use it daily, as a standalone task, or part of intervention strategies.
Get Fluency Fast Track Today!
Empower your students to become confident and expressive readers while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Click now to bring Fluency Fast Track to your classroom and watch your readers soar!
For other great resources visit:
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Boost Your Students’ Reading Fluency with “Fluency Fast Track”!
What is Fluency Fast Track?
A transformative resource designed to develop your students’ reading fluency over time. Whether used in the classroom or as an intervention tool, this resource will help students enhance accuracy, expression, and confidence in their reading.
How It Works (Daily Routine):
Model Fluent Reading (1 Minute):
The teacher reads the extract aloud while students follow along with their own copies. The goal? To model expression, intonation, and accurate pronunciation.
Peer Reading & Feedback (1 Minute):
Students pair up—Child ‘A’ reads aloud, while Child ‘B’ listens and provides constructive feedback based on your demonstration.
Switch Roles (2-3 Minutes):
Roles reverse, giving both children a chance to practise reading aloud and to listen actively.
Summarise & Reflect (Optional):
If time allows, students write a 2-3 line summary of the text and share it with their partner.
Supportive Feedback:
Partners circle or underline words that were challenging for their partner and revisit these during feedback. Focus on self-correction and supportive learning!
Flexible Usage Options:
As a whole-class fluency routine
As a targeted intervention program
As an independent activity with comprehension questions
Includes QR code audio versions of texts for additional support
Why Teachers Love It:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Font, size, and colours are carefully chosen to support every learner.
Supports Year 3 Reading Expectations: Helps students work towards the goal of reading 120 words per minute with accuracy, comprehension, and expression.
Builds Peer Collaboration: Promotes active listening and feedback skills.
Adaptable to Your Classroom Needs: Use it daily, as a standalone task, or part of intervention strategies.
Get Fluency Fast Track Today!
Empower your students to become confident and expressive readers while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Click now to bring Fluency Fast Track to your classroom and watch your readers soar!
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
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Boost Your Students’ Reading Fluency with “Fluency Fast Track”!
What is Fluency Fast Track?
A transformative resource designed to develop your students’ reading fluency over time. Whether used in the classroom or as an intervention tool, this resource will help students enhance accuracy, expression, and confidence in their reading.
How It Works (Daily Routine):
Model Fluent Reading (1 Minute):
The teacher reads the extract aloud while students follow along with their own copies. The goal? To model expression, intonation, and accurate pronunciation.
Peer Reading & Feedback (1 Minute):
Students pair up—Child ‘A’ reads aloud, while Child ‘B’ listens and provides constructive feedback based on your demonstration.
Switch Roles (2-3 Minutes):
Roles reverse, giving both children a chance to practise reading aloud and to listen actively.
Summarise & Reflect (Optional):
If time allows, students write a 2-3 line summary of the text and share it with their partner.
Supportive Feedback:
Partners circle or underline words that were challenging for their partner and revisit these during feedback. Focus on self-correction and supportive learning!
Flexible Usage Options:
As a whole-class fluency routine
As a targeted intervention program
As an independent activity with comprehension questions
Includes QR code audio versions of texts for additional support
Why Teachers Love It:
Dyslexia-Friendly Design: Font, size, and colours are carefully chosen to support every learner.
Supports Year 3 Reading Expectations: Helps students work towards the goal of reading 120 words per minute with accuracy, comprehension, and expression.
Builds Peer Collaboration: Promotes active listening and feedback skills.
Adaptable to Your Classroom Needs: Use it daily, as a standalone task, or part of intervention strategies.
Get Fluency Fast Track Today!
Empower your students to become confident and expressive readers while fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Click now to bring Fluency Fast Track to your classroom and watch your readers soar!
For other great resources visit:
Bitesize Education
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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
There are a series of 8 lessons included in the pack. As well as learning objectives, title, word definitions and vocabulary cards for displays / reading areas.
All my resources are tried and tested within my own class and I’m really pleased with the results.
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