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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
Phonics Phase 5 split digraph bundle - Interactive lessons
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Phonics Phase 5 split digraph bundle - Interactive lessons

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This resource is a collection of interactive lessons aimed at whole class or group phonics. They are PowerPoint presentations that allow children to revise phonemes and learn or revisit target split digraph sounds. Each lesson takes 15-20 minutes. The PowerPoints are split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3, 4 and 5 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to target sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the target sound) - Segmenting and blending words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with target sound - Writing a sentence with target sound - Revision of trick words Perfect for revising split digraphs in the lead up to the Phonics Screening test.
Year 1 comprehension pack - Minibeasts, Rainforests and Reptiles
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Year 1 comprehension pack - Minibeasts, Rainforests and Reptiles

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A collection of 12 comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of minibeasts, rainforests and reptiles. 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.
Year 1 comprehension pack - Transport
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Year 1 comprehension pack - Transport

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A collection of 9 comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of transport. 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. This pack contains: 3 comprehensions on cars 3 comprehensions on trains 3 comprehensions on aeroplanes
Year 1 comprehensions - Trains - non-fiction
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Year 1 comprehensions - Trains - non-fiction

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This resource contains 3 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 ‘Trains.’ There are three different comprehensions: The first trains Underground trains Fascinating train facts 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.
European countries pack - non-fiction comprehension - Year 1
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European countries pack - non-fiction comprehension - Year 1

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A collection of 9 comprehension activities for year 1 on the theme of European countries. 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. This pack contains: 3 comprehensions on Germany 3 comprehensions on Spain 3 comprehensions on France
Year 1 comprehensions - Summer theme
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Year 1 comprehensions - Summer theme

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This resource contains 5 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. The theme in this pack is ‘summer instructions.’ There are five different texts for the children to read and answer questions about: How to grow a sunflower How to build a sandcastle How to make lemonade How to prepare a picnic How to go pond dipping Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are pictures to help with the trickier words. The text is followed by 5 questions, containing ‘what’ ‘how’ and ‘where’ questions and some multiple choice 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. PDF file format
Phonics phase 5 revision - The 'ay' sound - booklet
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Phonics phase 5 revision - The 'ay' sound - booklet

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This resource is a booklet that can be used by children to revisit or revise the phonics phase 5 ‘ay’ 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.
Year 1 comprehensions - Cars
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Year 1 comprehensions - Cars

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This resource contains 3 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 ‘Cars.’ There are three different comprehensions: The first cars Modern cars Fascinating car facts 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.
Phonics phase 5 revision - The 'ea' sound - booklet
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Phonics phase 5 revision - The 'ea' sound - booklet

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This resource is a booklet that can be used by children to revisit or revise the phonics phase 5 ‘ea’ 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.
Phonics phase 5 revision - The 'ie' sound - booklet
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Phonics phase 5 revision - The 'ie' sound - booklet

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This resource is a booklet that can be used by children to revisit or revise the phonics phase 5 ‘ie’ 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.
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sk' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sk' sound - Consonant blends

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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 reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sk.’ 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 ‘sk’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sk’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sk’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sk’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sk’ sound - Revision of tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'lp' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'lp' sound - Consonant blends

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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 reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘lp.’ 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 ‘lp’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘lp’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘lp’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘lp’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘lp’ sound - Revision of tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'nch' sound - Consonant clusters
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'nch' sound - Consonant clusters

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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 reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘nch.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘nch’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘nch’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘nch’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘nch’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘nch’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'tw' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'tw' sound - Consonant blends

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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 reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘tw.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘tw’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘tw’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘tw’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘tw’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘tw’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sp' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sp' sound - Consonant blends

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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 reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘sp.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘sp’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sp’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sp’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sp’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sp’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Asia - India, China, Japan - Comprehension bundle - Year 2
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Asia - India, China, Japan - Comprehension bundle - Year 2

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A collection of non-fiction comprehension activities for year 2 about Asian countries. 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. These are the 3 different countries explored in the comprehensions: India China Japan PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.
Phonics phase 4 - The 'str' sound - Consonant clusters
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'str' sound - Consonant clusters

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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 previous phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘str.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘str’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘str’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘str’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘str’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘str’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'scr' sound - Consonant clusters
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'scr' sound - Consonant clusters

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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 reviseprevious phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘scr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This powerpoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘scr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending sounds in real ‘scr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Filling in missing words - Writing a sentence with ‘scr’ sound - Revision of tricky phase 4 words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'shr' sound - Consonant clusters
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'shr' sound - Consonant clusters

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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 previous phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘shr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘shr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending sounds in real ‘shr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Filling in missing words - Writing a sentence with ‘shr’ sound - Revision of tricky phase 4 words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'thr' sound - Consonant clusters
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'thr' sound - Consonant clusters

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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 previous phonemes and learn or revisit the sound ‘thr.’ It takes 15-20 minutes. This PowerPoint is split into different sections: - Revision of phase 3 and 4 phonemes in a random order - Introduction to ‘thr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Segmenting and blending sounds in real ‘thr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Filling in missing words - Writing a sentence with ‘thr’ sound - Revision of tricky phase 4 words