Here are 24 ideas for children to use when creative writing. They can pick their favourites. Cut and laminate and keep in a box for early finishers or homework too.

Here are 10 places and 10 opportunities for children to write lists. For each place, children are invited to write a list of 8 things they are likely to find or see in the place. Links with a variety of topics. There are pictures on each page for colouring too. Places are: In the Sky At the Park In the Woods At the Seaside At the Supermarket At the Library Under the Ground In the Classroom At the Circus At the Swimming Baths

36 pictures of things that *work * for children to discuss and sort into rooms of the house where they might be found. Children can cut and paste pictures or use the grids to write lists.

A set of dice for you to cut out and make. Children can then match the pictures to those on the dice. Each dice has a different theme or topic: ABC (SATPIN) Weather Mini Beasts The Farm Toys Animals The Circus Clothes Food Transport

Here are 4 sets of jobs people do for children to name, discuss, label and / or write about. Links with Literacy, World of Work, People who Help us and a range of other topics.

4 work sheets where children locate the missing words to complete the sentences. The words are provided and children can use their phonics / reading skills to work out which one belongs to which picture / sentence.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter Y. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter Y poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter Y.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter U. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter U poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter U.

These 8 worksheets give children a chance to practice their handwriting skills and pencil control. Left handed children may find these easier than traditional symmetry sheets. Each sheet gives children two pictures to complete.

5 activities where children can use finger painting to improve their hand-eye coordination. The sheets can be used in a range of ways using pencils or paint brushes. Laminate and they can be used over and again.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter Z. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter Z poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter Z.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter V. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter V poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter V.

This is a great way to introduce or stimulate your children to write creative stories. Lesson 1 The lesson starts with a story planner - who, when, what, where, how, beginning, middle and end. Then there are dice and matching story cards to cut and use for; 6 story characters 6 ideas for what 6 places for where 6 ideas / times for when and 6 ideas for how Children can play the game in groups and when they have collected a card from each section they can begin to plan/make notes about their story using the final page grid. Lesson 2 should then be about sharing, discussing their ideas and beginning to write their creative stories.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter X. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter X poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter X.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter W. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter W poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter W.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter T. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter T poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter T.

12 pages with 72 cards to encourage discussion about Mental Health, Well Being and the power of Positive Thinking. Links to PSHE and Citizenship. Can be used in connection with the Positivity Jar on my shop, or as a stand alone game or activity. Get the New Year off to a great start with these discussion cards. Pupils may like to make their own sets too.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter S. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter S poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter S.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter L. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter L poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter L.

Here are some novel ways of learning about the letter A. There is a poster for children to talk about and label or write about. There is a letter A poster with lots of different fonts. Children can use the idea to make their own poster by hand or on the computer. There is a lovely little poem to share and then children can write their own simple poem. Finally, a colouring and matching / handwriting sheet all about the letter A.