I am passionate about the early years and firmly believe that children learn best through play. My products are centred around 'hands-on' learning, with an emphasis on fun!
I am passionate about the early years and firmly believe that children learn best through play. My products are centred around 'hands-on' learning, with an emphasis on fun!
**Teach your class to read 2 letter vowel-consonant words with this fun phonics activity! Children should spin the spinner and then blend to read the word which they land on. FUN hands-on learning for your literacy lessons!
The following are included in colour and b/w:**
*Spinners with 3 VC words
*Spinners with 4 VC words
*Spinners with 6 VC words
*Each set of spinners displays the following words:
it, in, is, if, an, am, at, as, up, us, on, of
*Recording sheets (also in colour and b/w) are provided with 3, 4 or 6 spaces to write VC words.
For best results, print the spinners on card, laminate and cut out. You will also need paperclips and split pins to make your pointers. You might also want to laminate the recording sheets so that they can be used again!
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**NUMBER LINES, FANS, CARDS AND SQUARES for your classroom!
Included in this HUGE pack are:
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 0-9 number fans: To make larger numbers, children hold up more than 1 digit at a time.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 0-10 number lines.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 0-20 number lines.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W number cards.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W number and picture matching cards.
2 sets of colour and 1 set of B&W 100 squares.
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**Out of this world games for teaching subtraction! Simply laminate and enjoy!
Included in this pack are:
Playing pieces x6 and a 1-6 die.
2x subtraction within 5 dice and 2x subtraction within 10 dice (all in colour and B+w)
Outer Space Subtraction Board Game (1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) – practise subtraction within 5. Instructions included.
Supersonic Board Game (1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) – practise subtraction within 10. Instructions included.
Stuck in Space(1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) - search for and solve tiny subtractions within 5, using a magnifying glass.
Alien Subtraction Search(1 colour and 1 mostly B+W copy) - search for and solve tiny subtractions within 1o, using a magnifying glass.
Subtraction Spinners (colour and B+W) – 2 subtraction within 5 spinners and 2 subtraction within 10 spinners.
Subtraction Jigsaws (colour and B+W) – 12x subtraction within 5 jigsaws and 12x subtraction within 10 jigsaws. The pieces only join together with the correct answer.
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Use this super exciting pack to teach your class all about floating and sinking. Included are the following …
8 pages of awesome activity ideas.
Floating and sinking word mat (in colour and B&W): use this word mat with writing activities.
Recording sheets: 5 recording sheets with differentiated versions = 10 in total! Perfect for pupils of all abilities and different year groups.
Design a rubber ring sheet.
‘Floating and Sinking’ emergent reading book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
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This adorable pack is perfect for teaching little ones about the senses! Included are the following …
Senses book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
Senses activities: a page of activity ideas (1 activity for each sense) and 5 recording sheets (B&W only).
Senses game, playing pieces, die and instructions (game in colour and B&W)
Senses spinners and activity prompt sheet: 1 colour spinner and 1 B&W. Ideas for how to use the spinners provided.
Senses writing paper, both in colour and B&W: senses themed paper to use for writing activities.
Senses word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
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**Teach your class to read and write 2 letter vowel-consonant words with this fun phonics activity! Children should blend to read the word, cut and paste to make the word and finally write the word. Ideal for young learners or those struggling with reading and writing. FUN hands-on learning for your literacy activities or to give out as homework!
The following are included in b/w:**
Activity containing 1 VC word per sheet (12 pages)
Activity containing 2 VC words per sheet (6 pages)
Activity containing 4 VC words per sheet (3 pages)
The VC words included are: at, an, am, as, in, is, it, if, on, of, up, us.
To complete the activity children should:
Press the ‘sound buttons’ underneath each letter and blend to say the word.
Cut and paste the correct letters to make the word.
Write the word themselves!
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Games and activity pack for teaching the 32 phase 2 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). These 9 games and activities are a FUN HANDS-ON way to teach phonics. The resources have a cute autumn design.
Included in the pack are:
•Word cards - each of the 32 phase 2 high frequency words is provided in black & white (4 words per page) – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
•Die and playing pieces to use with the games.
•Squirrel Hunt Tricky Words Game (colour and B+W) – game to teach the phase 2 tricky words.
•Mind the Mushrooms Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2, set 1-3 letters/sounds.
•Autumn Fun Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing phase 2 set 1-3 letters/sounds.
•Jumping in the Leaves Game (colour and B+W) – read words containing all of the phase 2 high frequency words.
•I spy activity (colour and B+W)– use a magnifying glass to search for and read tiny phase 2 high frequency words. Find all 32!
•Roll and read activity (colour and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
•Word spinners (B+W) –Spin the spinner and read the word.
•Countdown activity (colour and B+W) – set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute?
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Teach your class all about basic forces with this FUN hands-on learning pack! These pushes and pulls investigations, activity plans and emergent reader will make your science lessons really ENGAGING! Included are the following …
Introduction to theme and objectives/aims.
Pushes and Pulls Around the Classroom: activity and 2 differentiated recording sheets included.
2 Push or Pull Activity Sheets: to use as homework/extension work.
Push or Pull Different Speeds: playground activity ideas.
Push or Pull Different Directions: outdoor activity ideas and 2 differentiated recording sheets.
How Far: ramp investigation with 2 differentiated recording sheets.
Marble Run: marble run investigation with 2 differentiated recording sheets.
Push and Pull word mat (in colour and B&W): use this word mat with writing activities.
‘Push or Pull’ emergent reading book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
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**AWESOME games for teaching addition! Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! PERFECT for teaching adding within 5 and 10 and doubling.
Included in this pack are:
Playing pieces x4, counters x20 and a die.
Super Sum Solvers Addition Board Game (colour and B+W) – practise adding within 5.
Addition Mission Board Game (colour and B+W) – practise adding within 10.
Rescue the Badges Game (colour and B+W) - search for and solve tiny additions within 5, using a magnifying glass.
Save the Stars Game (colour and B+W) - search for and solve tiny additions within 1o, using a magnifying glass.
Addition Spinners (colour and B+W) – 2 addition within 5 spinners and 2 addition within 10 spinners.
Double Trouble Bingo – roll the die, double the number and cover the answer if you have it on your board.
Instructions for all games provided also.
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Teach 2 letter VC words with these hands-on dinosaur themed games and activities. Your class will have so much fun while they learn to read the VC words! All resources are low-prep and provided in colour and B/W.
Included are:
VC word cards and a page of ideas for games/activities.
VC word fans (Laminate, cut out and fasten using a split pin or treasury tag). Children hold up the correct letters to make given VC words.
VC word craft pages to decorate using paint, pens, sequins, etc. These pages could also be laminated and children could make the words using dough.
Also included are games containing all of the VC words:
I Spy game –search for and read tiny VC words using a magnifying glass
Roll and Read game –roll the die and read the VC words in the matching row
VC word board game – make your way around the board, saying the words as you go!
Match magnetic letters to VC words chart
VC word Race game– 4 player game: take turns to roll the die & say the word which you land on. Who will reach the end first?
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**Game pack for teaching the 24 phase 3 high frequency words (decodable and tricky words). Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! The games have a bright spring/summer design and also come in black and white, to save on printing costs!
Included in the pack are:
Word cards - each phase 3 high frequency word comes in 2 different colours and B&W – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could play a bingo or pairs game.
High frequency word board game (provided in colour and B&W) - place playing pieces on start, take turns to roll a die and make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the flowers? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
I spy game (provided in colour and B&W) - search for and read tiny words in the spring picture, using a magnifying glass.
Roll and read game (provided in colour and B&W) Roll the die and read the words in the matching column. Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
Word spinners – brightly coloured spinners (also provided in black & white). Spin the spinner and read the word.
Countdown game (provided in colour and B&W) - set a timer - how many words can the children read in 1 minute? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
High frequency word race game (provided in colour and B&W). 4 player game: laminate the board. Place a playing piece on each ‘START’ position. Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will reach the end first? Each of the high frequency words appears twice in the game.
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**Use this super exciting pack to accompany a trip to the zoo or a zoo topic! Included are the following …
Zoo animal hunt printable (in colour and B&W): to use on a visit to the zoo. Children should hunt for the animals shown and tick when they find them.
Zoo animal jigsaws: 6jigsaws in colour and B&W. Just print out, laminate and cut up. Learn about the different parts of animals with these adorable jigsaws!
Zoo animal spinners and activity prompt sheet: 1 colour spinner and 1 B&W spinner each containing 6 animals. Ideas for how to use the spinners provided.
Zoo animal word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
Zoo animal writing paper, both in colour and B&W: zoo themed paper to use for writing activities.
Zoo animal board game (in colour and B&W), playing pieces, die and instructions: who will be first to reach the zoo?
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**Teach the 20 phase 4 ‘Letters and Sounds’ high frequency words. Simply laminate, cut out and have fun!
Included are:
High Frequency word cards (in colour and B+W) – for each word – use for whole class/group/independent activities. You could print 2 copies and play a pairs game.
Sandcastle Sprint board game (in colour and B+W), instructions, playing pieces & die – make your way around the board, saying the words as you go! Who will be first to reach the sandcastle?
Words, Waves & Other Things game (in colour and B+W) - search for and read tiny sight words in the beach picture, using a magnifying glass. Children could make a list of the words which they find and compete to find the most!
Roll and read game (in colour and B+W) - roll the die and read the words in the matching column.
Sight word spinners – 2 spinners (in colour and B+W). Spin the spinner and read the sight word.
Countdown game (in colour and B+W) – set a timer - how many sight words can the children read in 1 minute?
Sight Word Dice (in B+W only) – roll the die and read the word.
Sight Word Race game (in colour and B+W) and instructions –4 player game: Take turns to roll the die & say the word you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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Games pack for teaching addition and subtraction within 10. Simply laminate and have fun!
Included in the pack are:
Playing pieces & die, 0-10 number lines to check answers (count on or back to solve the +/-).
Fishing Fun game (in colour and B+W), instructions– who will be first to solve the additions?
Mind the Crabs game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the additions and try to avoid the crabs.
Under the Water game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the subtractions and try to be first to reach the turtles!
Turtle Beach game (in colour and B+W), instructions. Solve the subtractions and try to tiptoe past the turtles.
Seal Sprint game (in colour and B+W), instructions –work out the answers to the additions and subtractions as you make your way to the seals!
Fab Crab Race game (in colour and B+W) instructions – take turns to roll the die & solve the addition or subtraction which you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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**Engage your pupils with these FUN addition and subtraction within 20 games. Perfect for hands-on learning in your maths lessons! Great for improving fluency with adding and subtracting facts. Simply laminate, cut out and have fun! **
Included in the pack are:
Playing pieces & die, 0-20 number lines to check answers (count on or back to solve the +/-).
Fishing Fun game (in colour and B+W), instructions– who will be first to solve the additions?
Mind the Crabs game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the additions and try to avoid the crabs.
Under the Water game (in colour and B+W), instructions – solve the subtractions and try to be first to reach the turtles!
Turtle Beach game (in colour and B+W), instructions. Solve the subtractions and try to tiptoe past the turtles.
Seal Sprint game (in colour and B+W), instructions –work out the answers to the additions and subtractions as you make your way to the seals!
Fab Crab Race game (in colour and B+W) instructions – take turns to roll the die & solve the addition or subtraction which you land on. Who will be first to reach the end?
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Teach your class to read phase 2 words with this fun phonics activity! Children should say the sounds as they drive their toy car past the snowy trees and then blend them together to read the word. 34 pages of FUN hands-on learning for your winter literacy activities!
Road mats with the following words are provided (one word per mat):
dad, bag, sack, fan, cat
bed, leg, hen, tell, net
lid, pig, hiss, fin, sit
top, rod, dog, mop, hot
cub, bug, sum, run, huff
***The words are also written on car flashcards. These could be used for assessment purposes or children could match them to the correct road mats.
In addition, 3 recording sheets are provided for children to write 5 or 10 words or a sentence containing one of the words!
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**A fun pack to give to your new Reception starters, before that big first day at school! You could hand out a pack to families when they come to your school’s induction meeting or send them home after your new intake visits. Help prepare your pupils and their families for school with this ‘Welcome to Reception’ pack. **
Included are:
A letter welcoming your new pupils and parents (colour and b/w).
A set of 6 fun activities for the children to do with their family, before they start school (colour and b/w).
A Reception ready checklist – to help parents to prepare their child for school (b/w).
A profile sheet for parents to complete about their child, to enable you to learn more about them (b/w).
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**The first week of Reception should be memorable and fun. This pack will save you time and give you plenty of hands-on activities to ensure that the week goes smoothly!
Included in the pack are:
First week of school activity prompts
Scavenger hunt activity and printable
Self-portrait activity and printable
Handprint activity and printable
Ice breaker/circle time activity and die (colour and B+W)
Counting/number activity prompts & number jigsaw (colour and B+W)
Alphabet activity prompts and alphabet spinners (colour and B+W)
Starting school board game, die and playing pieces (colour and B+W)
First week of School certificates to give out at the end of the week (colour and B+W)
Note home to parents – write a note detailing something wonderful which their child has done during their first week. (colour and B+W)**
Use this super exciting pack to accompany a trip to the farm or a farm animal topic! Included are the following …
Farm animal emergent reading book: provided in colour and B&W. You could print the pages back to back and use the book for guided/independent reading. Alternatively, the pages could be printed out separately and used for a display.
Farm animal hunt printable (in colour and B&W): to use on a visit to a farm. Children should hunt for the animals shown and tick when they find them.
Farm animal jigsaws: 6 jigsaws in colour only. Just print out, laminate and cut up. Learn about the different parts of animals with these adorable jigsaws!
Farm animal spinners and activity prompt sheet: 1 colour spinner and 1 B&W spinner, each containing 6 animals. Ideas for how to use the spinners provided.
Farm animal word mat (in colour and B&W): use this delightful word mat with writing activities.
Farm animal writing paper, both in colour and B&W: farm themed paper to use for writing activities.
Farm animal board game (in colour and B&W), playing pieces, die and instructions: who will be first to reach the farm?
Animals included: goat, cow, sheep, pig, hen and rabbit.
**This pack contains activity prompts and fun resources for teaching 2D and 3D shapes. All resources are provided in colour and black and white.
You will find…
*A selection of activity prompts and ways to enhance the shape provision in your classroom (10 pages).
*A set of 2D and 3D shape cards.
*A set of 2D and 3D shape fans.
*A set of 2D and 3D shape spinners.
A set of 2D and 3D shape dice.*
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