Crack my code! Children to use simple format to create their own code and use it to write a secret messge to someone else. I used this to start a Year 2 topic on Media Magic, thinking and learning about language and communication. My children really enjoyed being secret agents.

Different pronunciation of 'u'

To support teaching of alternative pronunciation of 'i'

Simple format - words can be changed to suit whatever topic. Children write a definiteion of each term, in this case we did it for 'What is our school made from?'

Small format differentiated by number of spellings that can be stuck in back of Literacy book to keep record of tests. Children can also self or peer assess before it is checked by a teacher.

Linked to powerpoint that is also on my resource list. Used as assessment for non-fiction writing.

Jigsaw instructions to talk through before making and eventually children writing their own set of instructions.

A table that children can use to fill in the title of a book and then any adjectives they can steal from the book...which they'll later use in their writing. (BA)

Links to five youtube video clips, showing different ways that I taught Hamlet to a Year 5 class in a fun and engaging way. This resource is there to hopefully give you some ideas and inspirations. If you'd like any extra support or ideas, please send me a message. Thank you

Format can be used by changing ideas in boxes. Example of mindmap for Literacy topic - good way to look over a half-term.

Great for display, lines are adjustable.

Mindmaps where children can fill words in, sometimes an independent activity in class or sent home for homework. Linked to sounds that we learn that week. Sheets can be easily changed to fit any sound. I hope you have found these resources useful. If you have time please leave feedback :)

Children given piles of story books. In small groups read the books and pick out any exciting words. Write the words in the treasure box.

Can be changed for whatever reason and laminated to make more formal.

Children to study adn read first verse of The Windmill by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and draw images related, for example, some drew a windmill with an angry giant face others drew a tiger with sharp teeth to represent granite jaws.

I already have two free mock phonics screening tests in my free resources. If you have already used those, here is an option for a brand new (2016) edition. The test is laid out as the STA lay theirs out. There are 40 words: 20 real and 20 pseudo. There is also a tick sheet to record pupils’ answers and a class record sheet. I would advise carrying out several mock screening checks so that the children are comfortable with the format. Also, this allows you to find individual or common areas for development and plan your phonics sessions accordingly. As a school, we have had extremely good phonics screening results, 80-90%. This resource could also be printed off as a booklet and given as homework to encourage families to support their children in working towards passing the phonics screening. My resources always take me a lot of time and effort to create so I hope that they help to save you some precious time - please do review my resources. Thank you!

An engaging and visual presentation giving an event in history for each of the 31 days in March. Events have been chosen because they are interesting for pupils, They range from disasters to politics to war to theater and everything in between. Included with the presentation comes 10 exciting lesson ideas! Can also be used for a fun assembly at the beginning of the relevant month. Thank you for looking. Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

An engaging and visual presentation giving an event in history for each of the 29 days in February. Events have been chosen because they are interesting for pupils, They range from disasters to politics to war to theater and everything in between. Included with the presentation comes 10 exciting lesson ideas! Can also be used for a fun assembly at the beginning of the relevant month. Thank you for looking. Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

An interesting and engaging poem on the fear and devastation caused by earthquakes. The 1,2,1,2 rhyming poem gives pupils an insight to the loss that someone may feel. The poem comes with writing paper for pupils to write their own poem about an earthquake and poetry comprehension questions.

An interesting and engaging poem on the fear and devastation caused by persecution. The 1,2,1,2 rhyming poem gives pupils an insight to the hurt and lonlinessthat a refugee might feell. The poem comes with writing paper for pupils to write their own poem about a refugee and poetry comprehension questions.