This collection of classic nursery rhymes comprises over 60 pages of traditional nursery rhymes which have been enjoyed by children for many generations. You'll enjoy reliving and sharing these popular favourites as much as the tiddlers will enjoy hearing them for the very first time.

Ideas for using the target game - Choose text, image or short film clip - Focus on a specific aspect related to your learning objective or focus for the activity e.g. character, setting etc - Explain the purpose of the target board. The centre area of the board is the most relevant/most suited with the outer ring being the least relevant. - Agree and drag the adjectives into the sections of the target you beleive to be most suitable.,

Teaching activities and resources to aid in the teaching of Narrative poetry. Resources include pre-reading activities to ensure students get the most out of the text as it is read for the first time. Cover Reveal: as each new section of the cover is revealed allow pupils to predict what the book may be about. Do patterns, images, text, fonts etc provide any clues about the text? Vocabulary exercise: new vocabulary which will be used in the text can be researched and defined by the children prior to reading the text to enhance comprehension. Analysis of text: a range of activities to investigate the characters, events, structure and features of the narrative poem. The recommended texts are 'The Marvellous Mrs McToot' available on TES here: www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-marvellous-mrs-mctoot-extended-narrative-poem-11446654 This text is complimented by the texts available in this TES Bundle deal: www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-music-and-magic-narrative-poem-trilogy-11477087 or www.tes.com/teaching-resource/narrative-poems-collection-11477089

Match past tense with present tense verbs to make a domino chain.

Match the verb to the correct picture to make a domino chain.

Match the words that rhyme to make a chain of dominoes.

Smartboard Document ready with: - lined paper background - handwriting paper background - phonics activity

Dominoes are a great way to turn learning into a game. This pack of dominoes includes vocabulary and numbers which can be matched to make a domino chain. Simply cut & laminate. This pack includes the following: - Colours - Household Objects - Numbers 0-20 - Numbers multiples of 10 - Rhyming words - Verbs - Verbs (Past & Present)

Ready for your to copy, paste and adapt however you need them. Includes - A Lovers Complaint - Sonnets - The Rape Of Lucrece - Venus and Adonis - Various (includes The Passionate Pilgrim)

Learn the alphabet the fun way with this wonderful rhyming book. Young children can join in using the bold pictures and rhymes to help them. This is a must for all young children, parents & teachers.

* Alternative versions of this book are also available titled 'I Like Kindergarten', 'I Like Nursery' & 'I Like Preschool' with the same content. 'I Like School' is a wonderful picture book from the I Like Reading series for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will help your children prepare for school.

* Alternative versions of this book are also available titled 'I Like Kindergarten', 'I Like School' & 'I Like Nursery' with the same content. 'I Like Preschool' is a wonderful picture book from the I Like Reading series for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will help your children prepare for preschool.

* Alternative versions of this book are also available titled 'I Like Kindergarten', 'I Like School' & 'I Like Preschool' with the same content. 'I Like Nursery' is a wonderful picture book from the I Like Reading series for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will help your children prepare for nursery.

A range of George’s Marvellous Medicine based printable lesson resources & activities to be used as they are or adapted to suit your needs. Pack includes: Different text genres based on the George’s Marvellous Medicine (includes news report, playscript, menu, persuasive letter, instructions) Activities (Includes Wordsearch, Crossword, Blank Top Trumps Templates) Comprehension: (Includes Sample questions, book review, character study, sequencing activity) Word Level: (Includes Rhyming words, alphabetical order) And more!

A range of BFG based printable lesson resources & activities to be used as they are or adapted to suit your needs. Pack includes: Different text genres based on the BFG (includes news report, playscript, menu, persuasive letter, instructions) Activities (Includes Wordsearch, Crossword, Blank Top Trumps Templates) Comprehension: (Includes Sample questions, book review, character study, sequencing activity) Word Level: (Includes Rhyming words, alphabetical order) And more!

This is the story of Mrs McToot, and the musical instrument she keeps in her boot. She’s tall and pretty, caring and kind; Perfect in fact, with the cleverest mind! To look, you may think that she doesn’t impress, In her Wellington boots and flowery dress - But never before have you seen such a flute, As the one in the wellies of Mrs McToot! Don't let first impressions fool you, there is much more than meets the eye to Mrs McToot! With the help of the magical flute which she keeps in her wellington boots; fun, adventure and a few surprises are guaranteed. Additional teaching resources to accompany the text are also included. This text is also available in a great value bundle.

What you would do if you found a cloud on the ground? A delightful, short rhyming story for younger children about finding a cloud while on walk with wonderfully simple pictures.

When it's time for the farm animals to settle down for bed, the children need to get ready to sleep too - but where should they go? The sheep sleep on the hillside and the stable is for the horses.

"This is the story of the fierce Captain Jones, And his pirate ship with the skull and cross bones. With a patch on one eye and a hook for a hand, He sailed the oceans looking for land. If you just spoke his name, people trembled with fear, They ran and they hid when he was near. His ship had huge sails (and being old, had no motor), It was dirty and smelly and he called it ‘The Floater’." Sure to be a modern classic; 'The Tea Swigging Pirate Jones' follows Captain Jones and his crew as they hunt for treasure in a rhyming adventure. In a journey which takes them through caves and caverns with dragons and magic, this is sure to be as popular with teachers as it is for children! A Powerpoint collection of activities relating to the text is also included.

Use these questions after your guided reading session. After the children have read with you allow them to independently re-read the text and answer the questions while you read with your next group. Questions are based on old AF levels designed to make children: - describe & retrieve information from the texts, - deduce, infer & interpret information - comment on structure/organisation - comment on use of language