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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Year 2 Reading Comprehensions - Materials - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehensions - Materials - Science

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A bundle of three non-fiction comprehension booklets aimed at year 2, covering the ‘materials’ part of the science curriculum. All three booklets are based on the year 2 SATs reading comprehension paper and are differentiated three ways. They are each four pages containing a short written extract and 2-3 questions. A perfect way to cover the science and literacy curriculum and prepare your class for SATs. PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format.
Year 2 Comprehension Pack - Plants, Animals and Humans - Science
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Year 2 Comprehension Pack - Plants, Animals and Humans - Science

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about animals and wildlife. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. The following comprehensions are included: Plants Basic needs for survival Staying healthy How animals change as they grow PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price. Please note: Human and animal comprehensions are available in a smaller bundle
Reading Comprehension Bundle - Animals and humans - Year 2
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Reading Comprehension Bundle - Animals and humans - Year 2

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A bundle of year 2 SATs style reading comprehension booklets, covering the ‘animals, including humans’ part of the science curriculum. A perfect way to prepare for SATs and cover the animals and humans part of the science curriculum. Each booklet contains a similar style of questions to the SATs reading paper and is laid out in a similar way. They are all differentiated three ways and contain answers. The following themes are covered: How animals change as they grow Staying healthy Basic needs for survival PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format included in the price.
Science Reading Comprehension - How animals change as they grow - Year 2
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Science Reading Comprehension - How animals change as they grow - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is all about how animals change as they grow and focuses on caterpillars, chicks and humans. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, covering the Literacy and Science curriculum at the same time. The booklets are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Food Chains - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Food Chains - Science

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet aimed at year 2. It is all about food chains and lets children look at three different food chains, which are explained by one animal or plant in the chain. Perfect to cover the English and Science curriculum. The booklet is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels and answers. PDF file format
Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Tim Berners-Lee
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Tim Berners-Lee

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the World Wide Web. Perfect for cross-curricular English and History learning. PDF file format.
ECO reading comprehension - winter wildlife and animals - Year 2
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ECO reading comprehension - winter wildlife and animals - Year 2

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This resource is a black and white non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. This comprehension is all about winter wildlife and animals. Perfect for low-cost printing. (A colour version is also available on the Blossoming Minds website.)
Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Seasons
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Seasons

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A collection of twelve non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2, all with the theme of seasons. There are three different comprehension booklets for each season, covering what happens in that season, what activities you can do in it and what happens to the wildlife. Perfect for cross-curricular learning throughout the year! Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and the same layout. The topics explored in the comprehensions are: What happens in the spring? What can I do in the spring? Spring animals Summer wildlife What happens in the summer? What to do in the summer Autumn wildlife What can I do in the Autumn? What happens in the Autumn? What happens in the winter? Winter activities Winter animals and wildlife PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
ECO reading comprehension - winter activities - Year 2
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ECO reading comprehension - winter activities - Year 2

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This resource is a black and white non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘how,’ ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about what activities children can do in the winter. It covers building snowmen, making bonfires and celebrating different festivals. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price. (A colour version is also available via the Blossoming Minds shop.)
Year 2 Comprehension - William Caxton (Inventor)
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Year 2 Comprehension - William Caxton (Inventor)

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. The booklet is all about William Caxton, who brought the printing press to England and is a suggested figure in the KS1 history curriculum. Perfect for cross-curricular English and History learning. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. PDF file format.
Year 2 Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle - Science
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle - Science

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***Fantastic Value*** A huge bundle of 17 non-fiction SATs style reading comprehensions for year 2. The bundle covers the entire Science curriculum for year 2, so is perfect for cross-curricular learning. Each comprehension booklet has three differentiated levels and includes answers. They are all based on the SATs reading papers from recent years. The following are included: Inventors of materials Materials and forces Properties of materials Plants Staying healthy Basic needs for survival How animals change as they grow Habitats Microhabitats The ocean The seashore Woodlands Rainforest animals Food chains Minibeasts Reptiles Is it alive, dead or has never been alive?
ECO Reading Comprehension - What happens in the winter? - Year 2
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ECO Reading Comprehension - What happens in the winter? - Year 2

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This resource is a black and white non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. This comprehension is all about what happens around us in the winter. It covers daylight hours, weather, plants and animals. Perfect for low-cost printing. (A colour version is also available on the Blossoming Minds website.)
Reading Comprehension - Is it alive, dead or has never been alive? - Year 2
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Reading Comprehension - Is it alive, dead or has never been alive? - Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2, based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The booklet explains how we know if something is alive, has once been alive or has never been alive. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, covering the literacy and science curriculum at the same time. There are 3 differentiated levels, which include a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ ‘which’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
KS1 Reading Comprehension Bundle - Inventors
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KS1 Reading Comprehension Bundle - Inventors

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A bundle of three comprehension booklets aimed at Year 2. Differentiated three ways. Based on the KS1 reading SATs paper. Inventors theme. Perfect for cross-curricular learning. Included in the bundle are: William Caxton (the printing press) Tim Berners-Lee (the World Wide Web) Inventors of materials (from the science curriculum) PDF file format and editable Microsoft Word format.
Queen Elizabeth I - Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Women's History Month
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Queen Elizabeth I - Year 2 Reading Comprehension - Women's History Month

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of 'what,' 'who,' 'how' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The activity is also laid out in a similar way to the SATs booklets, with four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. Answers are also included. This comprehension is all about Queen Elizabeth I. Perfect to use as part of a KS1 history topic or just for general interest for comprehension practice. PDF file format.