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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 4 - The 'lt' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'lt' 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 ‘lt.’ 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 ‘lt’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘lt’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘lt’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘lt’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘lt’ sound - Revision of tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'lf' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'lf' 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 ‘lf.’ 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 ‘lf’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘lf’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘lf’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘lf’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘lf’ sound - Revision of tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'gr' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'gr' 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 ‘gr.’ 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 ‘gr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘gr’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘gr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘gr’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘gr’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'fr' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'fr' 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 ‘fr.’ 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 ‘fr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘fr’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘fr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘fr’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘fr’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'pl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'pl' 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 ‘pl.’ 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 ‘pl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘pl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘pl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘pl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘pl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'fl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'fl' 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 ‘fl.’ 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 ‘fl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘fl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘fl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘fl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘fl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
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.
Phonics phase 5 - The 'oy' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'oy' 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 ‘oy.’ 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 ‘oy’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘oy’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘oy’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘oy’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘oy’ sound - Revision of HFW
Phonics phase 4 - The 'gl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'gl' 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 ‘gl.’ 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 ‘gl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘gl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘gl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘gl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘gl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sl' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sl' 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 ‘sl.’ 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 ‘sl’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sl’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sl’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sl’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sl’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'pr' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'pr' 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 ‘pr.’ 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 ‘pr’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘pr’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘pr’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘pr’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘pr’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sn' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sn' 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 ‘sn.’ 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 ‘sn’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sn’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sn’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘sn’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘sn’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 4 - The 'sm' sound - Consonant blends
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Phonics phase 4 - The 'sm' 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 ‘sm.’ 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 ‘sm’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘sm’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘sm’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Filling in the missing words - Writing a sentence with ‘sm’ sound - Revision of phase 4 tricky words
Phonics phase 5 - The 'aw' sound
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Phonics phase 5 - The 'aw' 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 ‘aw.’ 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 ‘aw’ sound and opportunity to trace the shape of the sound - Spotting the odd one out (the picture without the ‘aw’ sound) - Segmenting and blending sounds in ‘aw’ words - Phoneme counting - Phoneme spotting in sentences - Writing words with ‘aw’ sound - Writing a sentence with ‘aw’ sound - Revision of HFW
Harvest Festival comprehension Year 2
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Harvest Festival comprehension Year 2

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This resource is a non-fiction comprehension booklet for year 2 and includes 3 differentiated levels. The comprehension is all about the harvest festival and covers what it is, its history, traditions and how people celebrate now. There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘who’ and ‘why’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. There is a title page with some helpful words followed by four pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 2-3 questions per page. There is a colour and black & white version of each booklet and answers are also included. The higher ability booklet has 13 questions in total. The middle ability has 12 questions and the lower ability has 11 questions. PDF file format. All the booklets are in the zip file.
Phonics phase 5 - Christmas Advent Calendar
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Phonics phase 5 - Christmas Advent Calendar

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An interactive PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a phase 5 phonics activity! Activities range from finding rhyming words to singing phase 5 phonemes. All phase 5 sounds and tricky words are revised in a wide variety of scenarios, perfect for your whole class to enjoy. A great start to the Christmas season.
Year 1 Footballers Reading Comprehensions
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Year 1 Footballers Reading Comprehensions

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This resource contains 7 comprehension activities all about the world’s top football players. They are suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. There are seven different footballers included: Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Kevin de Bruyne Harry Kane Vinícius Júnior Sam Kerr Aitana Bonmatí Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be predominantly sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help the children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. Each comprehension can be used individually or you can print them out together to create a booklet. There are colour and black & white versions of the comprehensions. 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. (The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) PDF file format. The comprehensions, answers and PowerPoint are in the zip file. No further preparation needed. The comprehensions were updated in June 2024.
Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) Comprehensions - Year 1
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Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) Comprehensions - Year 1

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities all about Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday. They are suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. 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 ‘Pancakes.’ There are four different pdf comprehensions: Pancake ingredients Pancake recipe What is Shrove Tuesday? How to flip a pancake 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.
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
Christmas in Spain Comprehensions - Year 1
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Christmas in Spain Comprehensions - Year 1

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This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. 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 ‘Christmas in Spain.’ There are four different comprehensions: Nativity Scenes Christmas Eve Epiphany Christmas in Catalonia 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.