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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

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Phonics phase 4 lesson bundle - Consonant Clusters
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Phonics phase 4 lesson bundle - Consonant Clusters

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This resource is a selection of 5 interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. They are PowerPoint presentations that allow children to learn or revisit consonant clusters from phase 4. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The PowerPoints are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to consonant cluster and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out - Reading words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with sound/filling in missing words - Writing a sentence - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - 36 interactive lessons
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Phonics phase 4 - 36 interactive lessons

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**FANTASTIC VALUE** Save 72% This resource is a giant interactive PowerPoint with interactive lessons for ALL phase 4 phonemes- over 36 sounds! Simply click on the sound and you will be taken to the appropriate lesson. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes and is split into the following sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out - Reading words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with sound/filling in missing words - Writing a sentence - Revision of phase 4 tricky words This resource contains almost 2000 slides! It means you can be prepared for at least 7 weeks worth of phonics lessons. Simply open the PowerPoint each day and you are ready to teach! (Phase 4 sounds are also available individually or as small bundles of certain groups of sounds)
The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 1 traditional tale
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The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 1 traditional tale

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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 Tale
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The Gingerbread Boy Comprehension - Year 2 Traditional Tale

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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.
Phonics phase 5 booklet - The 'ue' sound
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Phonics phase 5 booklet - The 'ue' sound

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This resource is a booklet that can be used by children to revisit or revise the phonics phase 5 ‘ue’ sound. There are 10 pages of activities for children to complete. It could be used as a start-of-day activity, filler, phonics lesson or homework activity. Simply print and staple or use pages as individual worksheets. A fun, visually appealing way to reinforce a phoneme.
Christopher Columbus Fictional diary Comprehension - Year 2
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Christopher Columbus Fictional diary Comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a fictional comprehension activity for year 2. It is a fictional diary entry written in character as Christopher Columbus. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ ‘where’ and ‘how’ 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. The comprehensions are also available as part of a 5 lesson literacy unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-literacy-unit-christopher-columbus-explorer-5-lessons-12055409
Phonics phase 5 - 19 interactive lessons
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Phonics phase 5 - 19 interactive lessons

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**FANTASTIC VALUE** This resource is a giant interactive PowerPoint with interactive phonics lessons for ALL phase 5 phonemes- 19 sounds! Simply click on the sound and you will be taken to the appropriate lesson. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes and is split into the following sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to new sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out - Reading words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with sound/filling in missing words - Writing a sentence - Revision of tricky words This resource contains over 1000 slides! It means you can be prepared for 4 weeks worth of phonics lessons. Simply open the PowerPoint each day and you are ready to teach! Each lesson is available individually on my shop for £3 or save 60% by buying in this giant PowerPoint.
What can I do in the Autumn? - Comprehension - Year 2
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What can I do in the Autumn? - Comprehension - Year 2

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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’ and ‘how’ 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 activities children can do in the autumn. It covers woodland walks, simple autumn crafts and making a nature notebook. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Autumn wildlife - Year 1 comprehensions
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Autumn wildlife - Year 1 comprehensions

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. They each contain a short piece 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. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Autumn Wildlife.’ There are four different comprehensions: Autumn wildlife (general) Autumn mushrooms Autumn spiders Autumn deer 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.
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Year 2 Autumn comprehension bundle
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Year 2 Autumn comprehension bundle

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A bundle of 3 autumn themed non-fiction comprehensions, perfect for year 2. They are based on the KS1 SATs reading paper and include 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what’ and ‘how’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. The three comprehensions are: What can I do in the autumn? What happens in the autumn? Autumn wildlife PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
How to go blackberry picking Comprehension - Year 2
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How to go blackberry picking Comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the autumn term. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to go blackberry picking, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of 'what, ’ ‘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. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Autumn wildlife - Year 2 comprehension
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Autumn wildlife - Year 2 comprehension

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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’ and ‘how’ 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 autumn wildlife. It covers deer, fungi and spiders. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Autumn themed phase 3 phonics booklet
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Autumn themed phase 3 phonics booklet

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This autumn-themed phonics booklet is aimed at EYFS or year 1 (4-6 yrs). It covers phase 3 sounds and would be perfect for revising the phase during the autumn term. The booklet is 18 pages. Children could work on it independently during phonics lessons, as a start of day activity or as a filler. Alternatively, send home for parents to work on with children as a homework task. Activities include filling in missing sounds, sound spotter stories and recognising real and fake words among many others. Just print and staple! PDF file format.
Year 1 comprehension - Autumn
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Year 1 comprehension - Autumn

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. The theme in this pack is 'Autumn. There are four different comprehensions: What happens in the autumn What to do in the autumn - go for a woodland walk What to do in the autumn - make a leaf hedgehog How to go blackberry picking Each comprehension contains a short piece 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. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. Answers are also included. 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.
Toffee apple recipe (autumn) Comprehension - Year 2
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Toffee apple recipe (autumn) Comprehension - Year 2

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This resource is a comprehension activity for year 2, perfect for using in the autumn. There are three differentiated sets of instructions on how to make toffee apples, with differentiated questions. It is based on the KS1 SATs reading paper. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘where’ and ‘how’ 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.
Harvest around the world Comprehension / Year 3 and 4
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Harvest around the world Comprehension / Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). The theme for the booklet is harvest around the world and covers Thanksgiving in the USA, rice festivals in Asia, the yam festival in Ghana, a fruit festival in Thailand, the Jewish holiday Sukkot and the harvest moon festival in China. It is a perfect comprehension to use during the autumn term, but could be used throughout the year, as harvest is celebrated at different times of the year around the world. There are three differentiated booklets. The higher ability booklet has two pages of information for the children to read before they complete 2 pages of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘who’ and ‘why’ questions. There are also true or false, multiple choice questions and some that require more detailed answers. There are 15 questions in total. The middle and lower ability booklets have the information split into four pages with questions on each page. The middle ability has 13 questions and the lower ability has 12 questions in total. There is a colour and black & white booklet for each level. Answers are also included. PDF file format. You might be interested in: Harvest around the world Comprehension Year 2 Harvest Around the World Presentation
Harvest Festival Comprehension Year 3 and 4
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Harvest Festival Comprehension Year 3 and 4

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 yrs). The theme for the booklet is harvest and covers what the harvest festival is, when it is celebrated around the world, its history in Britain and how it is celebrated today. It is a perfect comprehension to use during the autumn term. There are three differentiated booklets. The higher ability booklet has two pages of information for the children to read before they complete 2 pages of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions. There are 15 questions in total. The middle and lower ability booklets have the information split into separate pages with questions on each page. There are 12 questions in total. There is a colour and black & white booklet for each level. Answers are also included. PDF file format.
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Harvest Reading Comprehensions Bundle Year 3 and 4
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Harvest Reading Comprehensions Bundle Year 3 and 4

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This bundle contains a collection of reading comprehension booklets with the theme of harvest aimed at Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9 year olds). The three topics covered are: Harvest Festival Harvest around the world Thanksgiving Harvest Festival The Harvest Festival booklet covers what the harvest festival is, when it is celebrated around the world, its history in Britain and how it is celebrated today. Harvest Around the World The harvest around the world booklet covers Thanksgiving in the USA, rice festivals in Asia, the yam festival in Ghana, a fruit festival in Thailand, the Jewish holiday Sukkot and the harvest moon festival in China. Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving in the USA booklet is perfect to use with children outside America to teach about the American version of harvest. Each booklet has three differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions. There are also true or false, multiple choice questions and some that require more detailed answers. There is a colour and black & white booklet for each level. Answers are also included. PDF file format.
Year 2 SPaG - Autumn theme
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Year 2 SPaG - Autumn theme

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A collection of 3 SPaG activity booklets for year 2 with the theme of autumn. All three booklets are based on the 2016/2017 SPaG SATs papers. Each activity contains 18 questions focussing on a range of punctuation and grammar. This includes tenses, sentence types, commas, question marks, full stops, apostrophes, nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. The children are asked to circle, tick, fill in the missing gap, match up words and write full sentences, with all questions based around the theme of autumn. Answers included. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
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Year 2 harvest comprehension bundle
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Year 2 harvest comprehension bundle

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This bundle contains a collection of non-fiction comprehension booklets aimed at year 2. The theme for the booklets is harvest. The three topics covered are: Harvest Festival Harvest around the world Thanksgiving Each comprehension includes 3 differentiated levels. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who’, ‘when’, ‘where’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions, true or false questions and some that require more detailed answers. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet and answers are also included. Harvest Festival This comprehension is all about the harvest festival and covers what it is, its history, traditions and how people celebrate now. The higher ability booklet has 13 questions in total. The middle ability has 12 questions and the lower ability has 11 questions. Harvest Around the World This comprehension is all about harvest around the world and covers Thanksgiving in America, rice festivals in Asia, the fruit festival in Thailand and the harvest moon festival. Each level has 13 questions in total. Thanksgiving This comprehension is all about Thanksgiving celebrations in America and covers the history of the holiday and current traditions. There are 13 questions in the higher ability booklet, 12 questions in the middle ability and 10 questions in the lower ability. PDF file format.