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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
Phase 3 phonics - consonant digraphs
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Phase 3 phonics - consonant digraphs

6 Resources
This bundle contains a selection of interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. The bundle covers all phase 3 consonant digraphs. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The powerpoint lessons are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to the new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with consonant digraph sound - Writing a sentence - Revision of common exception words
Phase 3 phonics - The 'qu' sound
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Phase 3 phonics - The 'qu' sound

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This resource is an interactive lesson aimed at whole class or group phonics. It is a powerpoint presentation that allows children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘qu.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘qu’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘qu’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘qu’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘qu’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘qu’ sound - Revision of common exception words
Black History Month Presentations Bundle
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Black History Month Presentations Bundle

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A selection of 6 presentations on a variety of black figures from the past two centuries, perfect for using during Black History Month. The slideshows cover prominent figures who have had a variety of roles in history. Included are: Benjamin Zephaniah Mary Seacole Mo Farah Nelson Mandela Rosa Parks Serena Williams
Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Non-fiction
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Pack - Non-fiction

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A collection of five non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels and includes answers. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘how,’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. They are also laid out in the same way as a SATs booklet to provide the children with greater experience. Each booklet contains a title page with helpful words followed by 4 or 5 pages of text with several questions after each piece of information. All of the booklets are in zip files. These are the 5 different topics explored in the comprehensions: Dinosaurs Castles Animal Superpowers Living in Space The Human Body PDF file format There are colour and black & white booklets for the dinosaurs, castles, living in space and human body topics.
Phonics phase 3 digraphs mega-bundle
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Phonics phase 3 digraphs mega-bundle

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This bundle contains a selection of interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. The lessons cover ALL phase 3 vowel and consonant digraphs. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The powerpoint lessons are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 and 3 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to the new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with focus sound - Writing a sentence - Revision of common exception words The lessons are also available individually or in smaller bundles of vowel digraphs or consonant digraphs.
Phase 3 phonics - alphabet sounds
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Phase 3 phonics - alphabet sounds

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This bundle contains a selection of interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. The lessons cover early phase 3 - the individual alphabet sounds. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The powerpoint lessons are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 2 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to the new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with focus sound - Writing a sentence - Revision of common exception words
Black History Month Presentations and Assembly
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Black History Month Presentations and Assembly

7 Resources
A selection of 6 presentations and an assembly, perfect for using during Black History Month. The slideshows cover prominent figures who have had a variety of roles in history. Included are: Benjamin Zephaniah Mary Seacole Mo Farah Nelson Mandela Rosa Parks Serena Williams The assembly is designed to be used as an introduction to Black History Month. It is a 16 page presentation and accompanying plan and covers prehistory, ancient civilizations, 18th and 19th century Britain and an introduction to the figures mentioned above. A great pack for introducing the topic of black history to KS2, KS3 or KS4.
Year 1 Comprehension Pack - Autumn
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Year 1 Comprehension Pack - Autumn

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A collection of 16 short comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of autumn. This pack contains: 4 comprehensions on autumn 4 comprehensions on autumn wildlife 4 comprehensions on harvest 4 comprehensions on Bonfire Night All the comprehensions contain a short piece of text with picture clues for tricky words and five simple questions. There are also accompanying PowerPoints for you to read the texts through with your class if you wish. Please note, these comprehensions are also available as part of several larger bundles.
Bumper Year 2 Comprehensions - Autumn Term
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Bumper Year 2 Comprehensions - Autumn Term

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This is a pack of 13 year 2 SATs style comprehensions, perfect for using throughout the autumn term. Each booklet comes in 3 differentiated levels. They are all based on the reading SATs paper, containing a similar style of questions and a similar layout. There are a wide range of autumn topics covered, including: Autumn non-fiction (x 4) Harvest non-fiction (x2) Thanksgiving non-fiction Halloween non-fiction (x 2) Bonfire Night non-fiction (x 4) PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
How to carve a pumpkin Comprehension / Halloween Year 2
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How to carve a pumpkin Comprehension / Halloween Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for year 2. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to carve a pumpkin (with an adult), with differentiated questions. It would be perfect for using in the autumn term around Halloween. Each booklet has a colour and black & white version. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘which’ and ‘who’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions, true and false questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. The higher ability booklet has 18 questions in total. The middle ability has 15 questions and the lower ability has 12 questions. Answers are included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format. You might also be interested in: The History of Halloween Comprehension - Year 2 Year 2 SPaG booklets - Halloween theme
Year 2 Comprehension Mega Bundle - Term 1
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Year 2 Comprehension Mega Bundle - Term 1

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***FANTASTIC VALUE*** A bumper pack of 18 comprehension booklets, perfect for using throughout the autumn term with your year 2 class. Each comprehension is differentiated 3 ways and is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. The following themes are covered: Harvest Autumn Halloween Bonfire Night Christmas
The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 1 traditional tales
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The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 1 traditional tales

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This resource contains 3 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. It is the story of The Gingerbread Boy, split into 3 parts: the beginning, middle and end. Each section contains a short piece of text (about 5 sentences) with words that can predominately be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 2 Traditional Tales
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The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 2 Traditional Tales

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This resource is a fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is the traditional tale of The Gingerbread Boy, based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who’ and ‘where’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Year 2 comprehension - The Three Little Pigs - traditional tales
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Year 2 comprehension - The Three Little Pigs - traditional tales

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This resource is a fiction comprehension activity for year 2. It is the traditional tale of The Three Little Pigs, and includes 3 differentiated levels. The style and questions are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper.There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who’ and ‘where’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures and short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Beauty and the Beast comprehension Year 2 / traditional tales
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Beauty and the Beast comprehension Year 2 / traditional tales

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This resource is a fictional comprehension activity for year 2. It tells the traditional tale of Beauty and the Beast and includes 3 differentiated levels. The style and questions are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where,’ ‘why,’ ‘when’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are four pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 3-5 questions per page. The higher ability booklet has 18 questions in total. The middle ability has 15 questions and the lower ability has 13 questions. Answers are included. All of the booklets are in the zip file. PDF file format.
Beauty and the Beast comprehension Year 1 / traditional tales
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Beauty and the Beast comprehension Year 1 / traditional tales

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This resource is a fictional comprehension activity for year 1. It tells the traditional tale of Beauty and the Beast and includes 3 differentiated levels. There is a colour and black & white version of each level. Each level contains three short pieces of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. Each passage is followed by 5 simple questions. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text from the middle ability so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. This is not editable. Please click the ‘Read Only’ button to open it. Answers are also included. All of the documents are in the zip file. No further preparation needed. PDF file format.