Hi,
We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format.
We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources.
We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.
Hi,
We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format.
We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources.
We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.
A fun course to improve children’s literacy over the summer (7-11 years)
Ideal for helping children catch up, as well as keeping them amused over the holiday. Also available as a digital copy, to be shared via Google Classroom or similar platform. Please contact me for the link.
This pack is titled ‘Lets Go Travelling’
It includes a number of fun writing activities, to inspire children to write. For example:
Read the radio script and listeners texts/emails and develop a story based on one of their accounts
Answer the reading comprehension questions
Develop some sizzling summer day vocabulary and explore writing techniques, such as similes, metaphors, alliteration and personification
Use the question prompts to write about a holiday you enjoyed
Write about your dream holiday destination
There are lots of writing skeletons, prompts, model answers and hints and tips, to help children who struggle to put their ideas down on paper.
There are 4 summer themed work packs available In this series.
Out And About In Summer
Lets Go Travelling
Lets Go On Holiday
Lets Go Somewhere Exciting
Get to grips with phonics spelling. Zoggy’s Shadow introduces vowel digraphs ou, ow and au, as well as soft c and soft g. Read the story to become familiar with the sounds and then, call out the words and get your child to write them down.
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-zoggy-s-shadow-4-8-years-12225069
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and educational outlets.
50 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-zoggy-at-the-seaside-4-8-years-12225055
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
38 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-zoggy-and-the-earth-food-4-8-years-12225068
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
32 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and educational outlets.
26 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and educational outlets.
32 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-this-is-zoggy-with-a-tablet-4-8-years-12224399
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
37 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-aliens-are-not-adapted-to-earth-4-8-years-12224410
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
35 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-dan-s-dog-4-8-years-12223157
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
29 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-dan-s-dog-runs-4-8-years-12224467
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
33 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-zoggy-digs-4-8-years-12224464
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
29 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
21 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-an-alien-visits-4-8-years-12222889
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
35 pages
Please note, this is the printed edition. Please pay as usual via tes, send me a message with your address details (to Amanda at guineapigeducation@yahoo.co.uk) and your book will be delivered within 7 working days, direct from my printer. Postage is included. Isbn 9781907733147.
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A lively, up to date and action packed series of five themed study books that encourage children to write. Get Going With Creative Writing is a new up to date action packed series of five themed study books that encourage children to write. These books have a lively magazine style format: featuring short stories to read and a variety of non-fiction texts that will impact young readers and provide starting points for writing. Follow up activities will inspire even the most reluctant writers to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets, letters and more.
More than this, the child will learn writing techniques including: simple, compound and complex sentences connectives grammar tips harder vocabulary and punctuation from our guinea pig guide. They are aimed at children between the ages of 7-13 and provide excellent writing practice for those children preparing to take 11+ examinations or S.A.Ts. They will also benefit children with special needs, or where English is a second language. Although the themed books can be used in any order, the subject matter of About Me and We Love Animals may appeal to younger children, who start working through the series.
Step-by-step guide to creative and other forms of writing.
Fully based on the National Curriculum.
Can be used to supplement work done in the classroom by teachers and parents.
Packed with helpful hints and tips.
Written by an experienced teacher.
Titles in the series: All About Me: (9781907733130) We Love Animals: (9781907733161) Likes and Dislikes: (9781907733147) Out and About: (9781907733154) What We Do: (9781907733178)
91 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-where-is-dan-4-8-years-12222887
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
29 pages
Introducing you to our brand new ‘Mission Spelling Zero’ scheme. Help your child/ren to take their first steps in reading and spelling, with this exciting structured course.
Mission Spelling Zero is a series of books in 7 levels, one for each colour of the rainbow, aimed to help young learners gain first reading and spelling skills.
First, let me introduce you to a new character that your child/ren will love learning with. He is an innovation – an alien from a distant planet – but a wizard when it comes to his computer skills. There is no problem he cannot solve.
Zoggy will introduce your child/ren to the initial sounds - in his own stories and then build on that base, teaching double consonant blends and vowel digraphs.
When your child moves up the levels of the rainbow his phonic skills will be a tool that will accelerate future learning.
‘Mission Spelling Zero’ also offers a new, exciting series of writing booklets – so your little learners can practice their hand writing skills, write first sentences and play the games which will consolidate their learning.
Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/writing-and-comprehension-practice-zoggy-watches-the-penguins-4-8-years-12222882
Let’s start reading and spelling with Mission Spelling Zero.
Available as digital download and paper back - online and in all good book and education outlets.
29 pages
This DIGITAL resource includes a link to access and make a copy into your google drive. It is fully editable and can be shared with your students via Google Classroom. Pdf version included.
Includes:
How To Write A Discursive Argument
Hints And Tips For Writing A Discursive Essay
Writing skeletons, model answers and points for and against the following essays:
Chewing Gum Should Be Banned. Discuss
Children Under 14 Are Too Young To Sit Exams. Discuss.
Elderly People Deserve Respect. Discuss.
Smoking Must Be Banned. Discuss.
This digital resource sets out how to write a well-balanced argument. The student will learn how to structure their writing, putting forward a point of view, backing it up with convincing evidence, building up a relevant counter argument and knocking it down, as well as, putting forward their own comments and opinions. This resource focuses on discursive writing, enabling the pupil to examine points for and against in a variety of subjects suitable for older children and teenage readers - healthy eating, fashion, social issues and many more. The student will learn vital essay writing skills, that will assist their studies in other areas of the curriculum.
In addition to this, this resource teaches organisational and literary devices in persuasive writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition, connectives and use of good vocabulary. The student will learn how to consider writing for the appropriate audience, how to vary sentence types in order to make writing more interesting, and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar.
An exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students, are included. As well as, practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. This resource is packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to be successful and gain good grades.
The resource consists of 28 editable slides.
This DIGITAL resource includes a link to access and make a copy into your google drive. It is fully editable and can be shared with your students via Google Classroom. Pdf version included.
Includes:
How To Write A Discursive Argument
Hints And Tips For Writing A Discursive Essay
Writing skeletons, model answers and points for and against the following essays
Write A Letter To The Council Arguing Against The Closure Of Your Local Swimming Pool
Write A Letter Arguing Against Plans To Build A Wind Farm
Write A Letter Arguing Against The Closure Of The Farm Where You Take Horse Riding Lessons
Write A Letter Arguing Against The Construction Of A High Rise Block Of Flats
This digital resource sets out how to write a well-balanced argument in a letter. The student will learn how to structure their writing, putting forward a point of view, backing it up with convincing evidence, building up a relevant counter argument and knocking it down, as well as, putting forward their own comments and opinions. This resource focuses on discursive writing, enabling the pupil to examine points for and against in a variety of subjects suitable for older children and teenage readers - healthy eating, fashion, social issues and many more. The student will learn vital essay writing skills, that will assist their studies in other areas of the curriculum.
In addition to this, this resource teaches organisational and literary devices in persuasive writing, including, figurative language, emotive words, repetition, connectives and use of good vocabulary. The student will learn how to consider writing for the appropriate audience, how to vary sentence types in order to make writing more interesting, and the importance of using good spelling, punctuation and grammar.
An exciting range of model answers and sample texts written by students, are included. As well as, practice questions to test them. Common errors made by students are highlighted and corrected. This resource is packed with vital hints and tips to enable the pupil to be successful and gain good grades.
The resource consists of 23 editable slides.
This DIGITAL resource contains a link, so you can access and make a copy of it into your google drive. It is fully editable and can be shared with your students via Google Classroom. Pdf version included.
This resource includes:
Write About A Famous Sports Personality And More
In this resource, the child is asked to write about sportsmen and women. They should read the article ‘I love football’ and then answer the questions about former England manager Bobby Robson. Next, they should write a football commentary, practise writing to instruct about playing a sport and finally, research another sports celebrity and write an imaginary piece about a day in his or her life.
Lots Of Writing Tasks About Sport
In this resource, the child is asked to read the emails sent in to Sporty Magazine’s mail bag and then to write about the sports they do. Then, they should help Jess to jump the fences at the show jumping competition, by writing down the best order to complete the course, using Jess’s thoughts in the speech bubbles to help them. After this, the child is asked to collect some technical words for another sport and to write an article for their school magazine, using the writing prompt given.
This series provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Presented in a lively ‘magazine style’ format, these packs feature stories and non fiction texts to read. They include follow up activities that will inspire even the most reluctant writer, to write stories, letters, play scripts, diaries, poems, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques including: simple, compound and complex sentences - connectives, grammar tips - harder vocabulary and punctuation.
Aimed at 7-11 year olds, these work packs provide excellent writing practice for those children preparing to take examinations. They will also benefit children with special needs, or where English is a second language.
This DIGITAL resource contains a link, to access and make a copy of it into your google drive. It is fully editable and can be shared with your students via Google Classroom.
In this digital resource the child/ren are asked to read Anya’s report for the T.V. broadcast ‘Save Our Tree’. They should read the different points of view of people who want to stop the tree being chopped down and then, they should add their own viewpoint. Next, they should use the prompt to write their own newspaper article. After this, the child should write a letter to the council. They should cut and paste the writing prompts and sort them into different viewpoints, to help them write their letter.
This series provides prompts to encourage children to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. Presented in a lively ‘magazine style’ format, these packs feature stories and non fiction texts to read. They include follow up activities that will inspire even the most reluctant writer, to write stories, letters, play scripts, diaries, poems, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques including: simple, compound and complex sentences - connectives, grammar tips - harder vocabulary and punctuation.
Aimed at 7-11 year olds, these work packs provide excellent writing practice for those children preparing to take examinations. They will also benefit children with special needs, or where English is a second language.
24 pages