Spooky rhyming couplets to complete, with prompts and rhyme choices. One PDF sheet of rhyme starters, in different colours, with picture. This is a teacher’s guide, for sharing with class as they wish - verbally, with written out selections, or photocopied and distributed (for older). Whole-school Halloween fun! Upcoming book - Squeak! Squawk! Roar! (54 animal poems for 6+) available to pre-order now from all good bookshops + Amazon. It’s the SQUAWK of the town!

A woodland poem example, featuring description, presented over a colourful autumn wood photo. Writing frame also included. Repetition of the opening line also features in this simple format. **Offers a framework and idea spurs **for KS2 writers, and for KS1 verbal contributions. Warm-up: go outside to experience trees (and woods?) with all the senses. Then discuss - what did the children notice? What creatures might live there, and what are they like? How would the trees be in different seasons? What might they be like on Halloween night? Enact trees together, then pretend you’re walking through a wood, finding “treasures”. You’ll find more poem guides and poetry themes here at my TES shop.

Space recipe poem example, on space photo backdrop, plus blank writing frame on same background (2 sheets total). This fun, fascinating poem was written by the author - a published children’s poet. It demonstrates key poetic techniques, e.g. simile, metaphor and alliteration, and stretches minds and language. The blank writing frame is open to other styles of space poetry too, encouraging poetry exploration AND space exploration! Supports poetry, literacy and space studies. SEE ALSO, here on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/recipe-for-a-night-sky-poem-to-read-12420912.

A poem (written by the author, a published poet), describing an autumn wood in metaphors. Blank frame in wood surround also included, for any style. It’s a carpeted castle for hopping rabbits, for instance, and a climbing frame de-luxe for squirrels. But the bright, warm, cheerful poem has a chilly ending. Presented on a golden-red autumn wood backdrop. Supports seasonal work, nature, poetry and literacy.

Precious world is presented in a heart surround over a beautiful summer meadow. An inspiring picture and message to help nurture a respect for nature and care for the planet’s future. Will also bring a bright, fresh wall feature to a classroom. Supports environmental studies and discussion of green issues such as climate change and species extinction.

This 61-word, springtime story is easy to read. Newly independent readers will enjoy the little tale unaided, while those on the brink may need a little support as they sound out the words or make semi-informed guesses from the context. See my other stories for more confidence-building reading practice.

This funny 60-word story is easy to read. Newly independent readers will enjoy reading it alone, while those on the brink will benefit from adult support as they sound out the words or make wise guesses. The text offers a wide range of phonics and familiar words, while keeping the reader engaged. See my other stories for more reading practice.

This 48-word story is fun and simple to read, with large, clear text and supportive illustrations. Ideal for newly independent readers and those on the brink, with one-to-one support. See my other stories in the series - all about Jack, his life and friends, e.g. https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=23864398&q=at the zoo&shop=katewilliams_poetry Note - there are no pictures of hero Jack. Readers are free to imagine him as they like - like them perhaps.

This short, simple story is fun to read. Ideal for newly independent and emergent readers. The zoo animals that Jack sees are vividly described in a few, simple words. The funny monkey offers humour too. Plenty to discuss and follow up. There’s also a little space at the bottom for an extra illustration. See my other simple stories too, for variety.

Fun in the Snow - this is a simple, 40-word story, lightly illustrated, about a boy enjoying the snow and making a snowman. There is an extra page highlighting a few words from the text - in different colours for extra fun. Engages young children, encouraging sounding-out and ‘have-a-go’ reading. See my other stories and also Phonics sheets, for more simple, fun reading.

Snow is … This simple, one-line picture poem will tempt any emergent writer to have a go at a word or more to describe snow, especially if they’ve just been out in some! Encourage with simple suggestions, such as soft, cold, fluffy, fun… For more adventurous writers, encourage interesting words like - smooth, gentle, swirly, floating, peaceful, pure white, white as icing sugar, calm, exciting, magical, twinkly, crunchy. See also my harder version: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/snow-writing-ys-1-3-12466490 BOOK NEWS! ‘Squeak! Squawk! Roar!’ - my animal poetry book - comes out with Otter-Barry Books on 9th January! Available from all good bookstores.

Sh words to read and write, illustrated: fish, ship, shark, shell . Text in soft colours for over-writing. Lines below for re-writing, independently. ‘sh’ can also be over-written, at top and bottom of this full, A4 page. Simple, attractive, motivating activity. See my other Phonics sheets for more sound-writing.

A beautiful, calming snow scene to write on, following the snow’s gentle curves. The starter phrases invite describing words and similes.