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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.

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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.
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 7 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 7 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children/class. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Write A Story Called 'Autumn Leaves' (7-11 years)
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Write A Story Called 'Autumn Leaves' (7-11 years)

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Complete the sentences and choose the best words from the multiple choice options or make up your own endings to the sentences. Look at how the story is structured into three paragraphs - a beginning, a middle paragraph building up suspense and an ending. Read the Autumn poem. This series provides prompts to get the child to write. It provides starting points to encourage children of all abilities to write - even the most reluctant writers. With this series they will be inspired to write stories, poems, play scripts, diaries, reports, persuasive leaflets and more. More than this, the child will learn writing techniques; simple, compound and complex sentences, connectives and spelling, punctuation and grammar tips. There is an emphasis on improving vocabulary - looking at lots of better word choices: harder adjectives, more powerful verbs and adverbs. 10 pages
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 1 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 1 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 5 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 5 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 2 (9-12 years)
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Practise SATS SPAG Spelling Tests: Pack 2 (9-12 years)

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A series of spelling test workbooks to practice with your child/children. These tests are based on the spelling tests given to 11 year olds in their S.A.T.S. The words have been carefully chosen to suit the requirements of the National Curriculum. Spellings included in each workbook consist of typical words used in S.A.T.S at 10/11 years. These include: Prefixes Endings Homophones Silent letters Soft g as in ge,gi and gy (gym) Endings with …able and …ible Endings with …ure Words with ei,eigh,ey Suffixes as in ous and silent o Endings with …ion Words with ch sounds as in parachute Word endings including: ant ence ancy ent ably ibly tion sion ssion cian
A Strange Meeting: Complete The Story (SATs And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years
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A Strange Meeting: Complete The Story (SATs And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years

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Write an ending to the story ‘A Strange Meeting’. Use the prompts to help you. Next, write an information leaflet (using facts and opinions), to write about the impressionist painter Monet. Then, write a non fiction leaflet for children about another painter. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 13 pages
Learn To Spell Words With ‘ea’ And More Tricky Middle Sounds (7-11 years)
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Learn To Spell Words With ‘ea’ And More Tricky Middle Sounds (7-11 years)

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This resource includes: Challenge: ‘Prepare For Take Off.’ Let’s Practise More Words With Tricky Middle Sounds. Challenge: ‘Ea Is The Master Of Disguise’. This pack teaches the different sorts of ‘ea’ sound, as in ‘earth’, ‘break’, ‘ear’, ‘ready’, ‘wear’ and ‘heart’. It also takes a quick look at words following the spelling rule - ‘i’ before ‘e’, except after ‘c’. Spelling need not be dull. Learn to spell tricky words with Zoggy, is a fun spelling aid to encourage children aged 7-11 years to enjoy learning to spell. This series of work packs include 12 graded spelling challenges to work through, with spelling tests. They concentrate on those words or sound patterns that consistently cause problems. To help cement these ‘tricky words’ into young minds, we meet again our quirky alien character, Zoggy - with his cartoons, his zany messages back to planet Zen and his ridiculous rhymes and mnemonics. These packs use a multi sensory approach. Say the word Repeat the rhymes Sound it out Read it Write it Cover and spell again Use the method that work for you. 7 pages
'Ea' Is A Mean, Mean Sound' Spell Words With 'ea' (7-11 years)
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'Ea' Is A Mean, Mean Sound' Spell Words With 'ea' (7-11 years)

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‘Ea’ is a mean, mean sound’ Learn To Spell Words With ‘ea’ Read the sentences to learn five ‘ea’ sounds - earth, great, bread, bear, dear. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 7 pages
Spell Words With 'oi', 'oy’ & Silent ‘ou’ (7-11 years)
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Spell Words With 'oi', 'oy’ & Silent ‘ou’ (7-11 years)

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This resource includes: ‘What Is That Noise?’ Learn To Spell Words With ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ Read and write the ridiculous ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ rhymes. Read and write the ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ words. Complete the spelling test. A Famous Cousin From The Country Teaches The Sound Silent ‘ou’. Read and write the ridiculous rhyme, containing silent ‘ou’ words. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum.
On A Fine Day You Can Spell Words With ‘Magic e' (7-11 years)
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On A Fine Day You Can Spell Words With ‘Magic e' (7-11 years)

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On a fine day you can learn to spell words with ‘magic e’ Read aloud and write the ridiculous magic ‘e’ rhymes. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum. 7 pages
Spell Words With 'oa' and 'ow': Row, Row The Boat (7-11 years)
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Spell Words With 'oa' and 'ow': Row, Row The Boat (7-11 years)

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Row, Row, The Boat Teaches The Sounds ‘oa’ and ‘ow’. Read and write the ridiculous rhymes. Complete the spelling test. A series of work packs to teach and reinforce phonic sounds. If the child knows phonics - the initial blends, ending blends and the 44 middle sounds, he or she will be able to use them as a tool to break down words to spell them. In this series, there are 22 challenges or work packs to collect, each one featuring a different phonic sound. Our cute, quirky character, Zoggy, a spelling genius from Zen, helps present the challenges. The pages are a fun way to learn to spell, including: cute cartoons, ridiculous phonic rhymes and practise phonic spelling tests. The child can work through the packs with a teacher or parent. The packs comply with the National Curriculum.
Learn Spelling Rules: Dropping 'f', 'ff', 'fe' & Adding 'ves' (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Dropping 'f', 'ff', 'fe' & Adding 'ves' (7-11 years)

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If a word ends in ‘f’, ‘ff’, or ‘fe’ add ‘ves’ to make it plural. If a word ends in ‘o’ add ‘es’. This work pack provides further examples of of how to change singular endings into plural words ending in ‘f’, ‘ff’ and ‘fe’, by adding ‘ves’. For example, calf - calves. Words ending in an ‘o’ add ‘es’. For example, tomato - tomatoes. The child will learn the exceptions to the rule. For example, some words take on a new word. For example, mouse - mice. There are practice pages for the child/children to fill in - to practice adding the correct endings to the root words given. Fill in the comparative adjective pages. You are in for a few surprises. Some words are regular, but some words are irregular. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 7 pages
Learn Spelling Rules: Adding A Prefix And A Suffix (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Adding A Prefix And A Suffix (7-11 years)

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Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: Root words never change when you add a prefix. Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: In most words the root word does not change when you add a suffix like ‘ly’. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 7 pages
Learn Spelling Rules: Form Harder Words Using Tricky Sounds (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Form Harder Words Using Tricky Sounds (7-11 years)

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Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: Are you rough and tough enough to learn words with ‘ough’ and ‘augh’? For example, ‘cough’ and ‘laugh’. Learn Spelling Rules Challenge: Learn Some hard word patterns, such as, ’ acq’ and ‘ator’. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 12 pages
Learn Spelling Rules: Learn Homophones And Homonyms (7-11 years)
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Learn Spelling Rules: Learn Homophones And Homonyms (7-11 years)

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Learn homophones - words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings. Learn homonyms - words with the same spelling, but different meanings. With ‘Learn Spelling Rules Packs’ spelling need not be dull. These work packs can be used at school or at home, to reinforce spelling rules in a fun way. Our character, Zoggy, the friendly alien, is a genius when it comes to spelling. He encourages the children to join him in his spelling workout. In other words, they must train and learn the spelling rules. These packs consist of challenges in spelling, focusing on words formed using spelling rules. For example, dropping ‘e’ in words like ‘take’ to make ‘taking’. Each pack focuses on a different rule and the packs may be used in any order. These packs are essential to help correct common errors in spelling. They also help avoid bad habits forming in spelling. Each pack contains lots of practice to help the children remember the rules. 13 pages
Florence Nightingale Biography and Comprehension (9-12 years)
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Florence Nightingale Biography and Comprehension (9-12 years)

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Read the biography about Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) and answer the comprehension questions. In this pack, your kids will learn about a truly inspirational British woman, who challenged the thinking of her day that a woman’s only role was to marry and have children, and subsequently, turned nursing into a respectable profession. The comprehension questions will help children practise: how to identify key details from the text; how to work out answers by inferring, or predicting, using evidence from the text; and how to explain vocabulary. Answers are included. Ideal for kids age 9-12 and a great resource to use for International Women’s Day. 16 pages
The Little Match Girl Comprehension (7-10 years)
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The Little Match Girl Comprehension (7-10 years)

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The Little Match Girl Comprehension Read our illustrated version of the classic fairy tale The Little Match Girl, by Hans Christian Andersen, and answer the comprehension questions. A thought-provoking activity that will encourage kids, age 7-10, to think about those less fortunate than them during the holiday season and the importance of being charitable and kind.
Little House Of Horrors: Make A Poster (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 )
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Little House Of Horrors: Make A Poster (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 )

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Be terrified as you make a poster for ‘Little House Of Horrors’. Use words that are fearfully persuasive, containing chilling vocabulary, to give your reader goose bumps. Next, write a story called ‘The Strange Dream’. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 7 pages
Fright Night: Write An Article (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years
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Fright Night: Write An Article (And More) (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) 9-13 years

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Read the prompt poem on ‘Fright Night’. Write a spine chilling version to persuade your reader to join the spooky event. Next, write an article reporting on the frightful night, adding fearsome facts and odious opinions An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils. 8 pages
Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy At The Zoo (4-8 years)
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Writing And Comprehension Practice: Zoggy At The Zoo (4-8 years)

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This book is a companion book for Mission Spelling Zero Book: Zoggy At The Zoo. This resource should only be purchased if your child/children have access to Zoggy At The Zoo, in green level of the Mission Spelling Zero scheme. Download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/long-vowel-sounds-magic-e-and-vowel-digraphs-zoggy-at-the-zoo-12179488 This work book provides follow up activities, that build on the phonic sound work taught in this book e.g. reinforcement of letter sounds, tracing and writing letters and words, spellings to learn and a simple comprehension, based on the story. … 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. 24 pages