Book 20: Nat Sits New Words fit - Decodable Nat - Decodable Plot Summary One day Nat the Baby Kangaroo falls out of his mother’s pouch and hops off on his own. Mama Kangaroo does not know her baby is missing until she goes to show him to Sam. When Sam finds Nat hopping along with Sis, Mama Kangaroo is very happy. She makes sure that her baby will not get lost again. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 12: It Is Ann New Sounds /n/ New Words Ann - Decodable this - Special Word Plot Summary Mat the Rat introduces Ann the Giraffe to the other animals. Ann has a hat, and the animals all think it would be fun for Sis to sit in it. When she does, the hat falls and lands on Mat. Mat cannot see with the hat over him, but he tries to guess who is standing next to him. He cannot guess, however, and his friends finally have to tell him that it is Ann. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 10 Sis New Word is - /i/ /s/ Plot Summary Sis the Snake is asleep on a hollow log when Mit the Chimp awakens her. Mit has an apple which he teases Sis with and then the chase begins. Over and through the hollow log they both go until Sis is tangled in a knot. Mit kindly untangles her and then they sit together sharing the apple. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 13: Ann and Nan New Sounds /d/ New Words and - Decodable Nan - Decodable Plot Summary Ann the Giraffe is in the forest wearing a fancy hat with a flower on it. Ann sits under a tree and falls asleep. Mit and Nan the Parrot meet in the same tree, see the flower and discover the hat. They are unaware that the hat belongs to Ann who remains asleep below. When Ann awakens, she is startled to see Nan in her hat. Ann gets her hat back and all the animals nap under the tree. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 14: Nan and the Man New Words a - Special Word man - Decodable the - Special Word Plot Summary Mit makes a snowman. Nan watches but the snowman has no face. Nan flies away. She returns with a carrot for the snowman’s nose, then coal for his eyes and a stick for his mouth. Then the final touch—a hat! Ann is angry when she sees her hat on the snowman. Nan suggests that a bucket can be used instead of the hat. The bucket makes the snowman complete. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 11: Sam Sat New Word sat - Decodable Plot Summary Mat has finished making a canoe and wants to try it out. Sam wants to try it out, too, but when he tries to sit in the canoe, it tips over. Mat and Sam fight over the canoe and they both end up in the water. Mat and Sam finally solve the problem by having Mat sit on Sam’s head. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 9: Sit on It New Sounds /o/ New Words sit - decodable /s/ /i/ /t/ on - decodable /o/ /n/ Plot Summary Mat is pulling a wagon when he first meets Mit, then Sis, and then Sam. Each of Mat’s friends wants a ride in the wagon. Mat gives Mit and Sis a ride, but when Sam tries to get in too, the wagon breaks and Mat gets angry. Sam salvages a board from the wagon and carries the others to the beach on it. There, they all play in the water on their new “surfboard.” Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

*** Now including PowerPoint Presentation - full of additional activities! *** Book 1 I See Sam is the first book in a 52 book series from . We offer a range of different version of this book (Book 1 I see Sam), so that everyone can make full use of these fabulous books. I have a long list of different teaching resources I could add to make this series really exciting for kids. I am planning to provide lots of free resources, as well as some paid-for items. If you like my resources, please share them with others. Story Summary: In his encyclopedia, Mat the Rat discovers a picture of a real lion and learns many things about lions. Mat sees what a real lion looks like, where he lives and what he eats. Mat is so excited that he wants his friend Sam, who is a lion, to read about the lions too. New Sounds in Book 1 /a/ /m/ /s/ /ee/ New Words I, see Sam The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in Book 1 I see Sam in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. Book 1 I see Sam has questions at the end to help students to deepen their knowledge about the story. In addition, as I was experimenting with my own son, I discovered by creating simple certificates for every book he successfully read, he became a wonderfully motivated reader. Of course, what works well for my son, might also work for your child, and so I thought I would add the same certificates to each reading pack to help motivate every child to reach their real potential.

Book 7 Meet Mit New Word meet Long /e/ Plot Summary One day Mit discovers Sam taking a nap. Mit wants to introduce himself formally to Sam and tries to awaken Sam. When Sis comes along, they both try to rouse Sam, but Sam sleeps on. Sam finally does wake up, but he is in a very grumpy mood — at least until he meets Sis. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 3 See Sam *** Now includes a PowerPoint Presentation of the Book!!!**** I have added lots of new and exciting teaching ideas to get more out of every book. As well as the book, you should also always use these highly motivational reading certificates. In my experience, children enjoy reading and collecting these certificates. It is also a nice way of showing their parents that their students have become active readers! See Sam is the third book in the series of beginning readers. The students start to read a longer story. Sam falls down a hole and Mat rescues him. I think this would be perfect for anyone wanting to do role playing with the class. New Word in Book 3: am Phonics sounds explored: short /a/, /m/, /s/, long /i/, long /e/ The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. Story Summary: Sam the Lion is reading a book while walking towards a hole. He ignores his friend Mat the Rat, who is trying to warn him. Sam disappears. Mat is not sure what has happened and yells for Sam. Sam yells back from down in the bottom of the hole. Finally, Mat rescues Sam with a lowered shovel.

Book 2 Sam is the second book in the series of beginning readers out of a total of 52 books. This is just the start of an exciting, growing reading scheme. If you click here, you can buy my I can see Sam flashcards and display board - it is a great of way of filling a whole wall with both their favourite I can see Sam characters, along with all the different words they will be covering in the series. Reviewed Sounds in Book 2 /a/, /m/, /s/, long /e/, long /i/ Review Words I, see, Sam Story Summary: Mat the Rat gives Sam the Lion a cape and a crown. When Sam wears them, he thinks he can do anything he wants. He sees a calf and decides to play “bullfighter.” It is Sam, however, who gets caught in the cape. Mat helps untangle Sam, and Sam once more is king of the jungle. The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. The original book was in the public domain, but I have worked incredibly hard to clean the images and make the teaching resources relevant to modern students.

Book 4 See Me New Word in Book 4: me The books begin at a very simple level and gradually introduce new sounds and words. The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. Story Summary: Mat the Rat keeps shouting to Sam to look at him, but all Sam wants to do is sleep. Mat finally wakes up Sam by beating a big drum. Sam is very mad and chases Mat away. This book is part of the SWRL series of books called I see Sam.

Book 6 See Mat New Sounds /i/ New Words Mit - decodable Sis - decodable Plot Summary The animals are playing school. Mat, as the teacher, is trying to teach Sam, Mit and Sis how to read their names. He starts by writing Sis’s name in the sand. The animals have some difficulty reading the name and Mat finally tells them what it is. Sis is delighted and reads her name for the others. Mat then writes the other names, including his own, and the animals all have fun reading. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 8 See It New Sounds /n/ New Words in - short /i/ /n/ it - Short /i/ /t/ Plot Summary Mat, Mit, and Sis are playing ball on a very hot day. They suddenly see a shady place and decide to play where it’s not so hot. Then they discover that the shade is really the shadow of Will the Elephant. As the sun goes down, off they all go for a ride on Will’s back. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books.

Book 5 Mat The reading certificates really do motivate the class to read the book. The books come complete with guided reading questions. New Sounds /t/ New Word Mat - decodable Plot Summary Mat the Rat calls Sam to watch him paint. Sam poses thinking Mat is painting him. Instead, Mat paints a picture of himself and proudly shows it to his friend. Sam gets angry when he sees that the picture is not of himself. He takes the brush and paints a rat trap over Mat’s picture. Then Mat gets so angry he throws paint all over Sam.

Using Sports Images in the Classroom: Engaging Students Through Visual Learning Incorporating sports images in the classroom can be a powerful way to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. Sports resonate with many young learners, making them an effective tool for capturing attention and fostering a dynamic educational environment. Here are several ways to utilize sports imagery effectively in the classroom. Visual Learning: Sports images can serve as visual aids that enhance comprehension. By displaying images of athletes in action, students can better grasp concepts in subjects like physics, where forces and motion are illustrated through sports dynamics, such as a basketball player jumping for a rebound. Cultural Relevance: Many students have a keen interest in sports, which makes these images culturally relevant. By integrating sports-related content into lessons, educators can connect with students’ interests, making learning more relatable and enjoyable. Promoting Discussion: Sports images can spark discussions about teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Teachers can use these images to facilitate conversations about values and life lessons learned through sports, encouraging students to reflect on their own experiences. Inspiring Creativity: Incorporating sports imagery into creative projects can inspire students to express themselves. For instance, they can create posters, write stories, or design presentations centered around their favorite sports or athletes, allowing for personal expression while developing critical skills. Mathematics Connections: Sports statistics and performance metrics can be illustrated through images, making math more engaging. Students can analyze data related to their favorite teams or athletes, such as calculating averages or percentages of successful plays, reinforcing math concepts in a fun context. Cross-Curricular Integration: Sports images can be integrated into various subjects, from history lessons about the evolution of sports to science lessons on the biomechanics of athletic performance. This cross-curricular approach makes learning more holistic and interconnected. Encouraging Physical Activity: Displaying images that promote physical activity can encourage students to participate in sports and develop healthy habits. Schools can use these images to motivate students to engage in physical education and extracurricular activities. Building Community: Using sports images that represent diverse athletes can foster a sense of community and inclusion. Celebrating achievements from various backgrounds encourages students to appreciate diversity and promotes unity within the classroom. In conclusion, sports images are a versatile and engaging resource that can enrich the classroom experience. By leveraging students’ interests in sports, educators can create a vibrant learning environment that promotes discussion.

Are you teaching students about different materials? This pack of 30 different photos shows a wide range of different common materials. This material photo pack presentation will make an excellent starting point for different discussions. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students’ memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about different materials. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different sorts of materials. The students can then discuss how they decided on each type of material.

I love to teach KS2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling. I make it into a game. The students see the question and then answer them on a mini whiteboard. I sometimes put them into pairs or teams to discuss their ideas. Then I show them the answers. We discuss the different answers together. I hated having to have the answers and questions separately and so I have combined the different question and answer papers into a single presentation. This presentation also tells them what would have been acceptable or unacceptable answers. The tests are differentiated so there are Level 3-5 tests and Level 6 tests. The students should try to do them all, to both consolidate and extend their learning. These KS2 SPAG Revision test materials will make learning more fun and the students more motivated to achieve. You will notice in the sample 2016 tests, there is now a single test for all students, which explains why there is no separate tests for levels 3-5 and level 6.

The Importance of Free Christmas Posters in the Classroom The festive season brings with it a unique opportunity to foster a joyful and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom. Free Christmas posters serve as a valuable resource for educators, enhancing the learning environment in several significant ways. First and foremost, these posters create a visually stimulating space that captures students’ attention and ignites their enthusiasm. Bright, colorful designs featuring holiday themes can transform an ordinary classroom into a warm, inviting environment that reflects the spirit of the season. This change in decor can inspire creativity and encourage students to engage more actively in their learning. Moreover, Christmas posters can serve as educational tools. They can introduce students to various cultural traditions associated with the holiday, promoting awareness and appreciation for diversity. By displaying posters that highlight different customs and celebrations around the world, educators can foster discussions about multiculturalism and inclusivity. This is particularly important in today’s diverse classrooms, where understanding and respecting differences is crucial for social harmony. In addition, free Christmas posters can be used to reinforce key academic concepts. For example, math posters featuring holiday-themed problems can make learning more enjoyable and relatable. Language arts posters with festive quotes or vocabulary words can enhance literacy skills while keeping students motivated. Integrating holiday themes into lessons not only makes learning fun but also helps to create memorable educational experiences. Lastly, the act of decorating a classroom with Christmas posters can promote a sense of community and belonging among students. When they see their classroom adorned with festive imagery, it can evoke feelings of excitement and anticipation for the holidays, fostering a positive classroom culture. In conclusion, utilizing free Christmas posters in the classroom is an effective way to enhance the learning environment, celebrate diversity, and engage students in meaningful and enjoyable ways. By embracing the festive spirit, educators can create a memorable experience that resonates with students long after the holiday season has passed.

Enhancing Education: The Value of Purchasing 30 Pictures Showcasing Different Examples of Music for Teachers Investing in a set of 30 pictures that illustrate various examples of music can significantly enrich the educational experience for both teachers and students. These visuals can serve as powerful tools for engaging students, enhancing their understanding of musical concepts, and fostering a love for music. Here’s why teachers should consider purchasing these music pictures and how they can be effectively utilized in the classroom. Visual Engagement: Music is an abstract concept that can be challenging for some students to grasp. By incorporating pictures of different musical instruments, genres, and notable musicians, teachers can create a more tangible learning experience that captivates visual learners. Cultural Exploration: Showcasing diverse musical styles from around the world introduces students to various cultures and traditions. This promotes cultural appreciation and understanding, encouraging students to respect and celebrate diversity in music. Inspiration for Creativity: These pictures can serve as inspiration for students’ musical projects. Teachers can encourage students to create their own compositions, write lyrics, or design album covers based on the images, allowing for creative expression and exploration of musical concepts. Music History Lessons: The collection can be an invaluable resource for teaching music history. Educators can discuss the evolution of music genres, influential musicians, and the cultural significance of various musical movements, enriching students’ understanding of the art form. Interdisciplinary Connections: Music is a versatile subject that can be integrated into other academic areas such as language arts, social studies, and even science. Teachers can use the pictures to initiate discussions, promote creative writing, or explore the science of sound and acoustics. Classroom Decor: These pictures can enhance the classroom environment when displayed on walls or bulletin boards. A vibrant and musically-themed space fosters creativity and encourages a positive atmosphere for learning. Discussion Starters: Music is often open to interpretation and can evoke strong emotions. Teachers can use these pictures to spark discussions about themes, emotions, and the impact of music on society, promoting critical thinking and analytical skills. Assessment Tools: Educators can utilize the pictures as assessment tools by asking students to analyze, critique, or present information about the musical examples depicted. This allows for a deeper understanding of musical elements and styles. In conclusion, purchasing a set of 30 pictures showcasing different examples of music is a valuable investment for teachers. These visuals not only enhance the classroom experience but also promote creativity, cultural appreciation, and interdisciplinary learning.