**Level 1 Topic 2 Reading Activity of Short Vowels ** A set of 5 reading bookmarks for the vowels /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/ and /u/. A good reading activity to practise CVC words and develop automatic recall of the words to assist with reading.

A game to reinforce CVC words (Consonant Vowel Consonant) using the vowel /a/. Students need to be able to blend sounds to make words such as /h/ and /ad/ making had, /b/ and /ag/ making bag, /m/ and /ap/ making map and /s/ and /at/ making sat. Full instructions are given as to how to play the game

Topic 2 Short Vowel /i/ Game “In The Bin” is a game to reinforce CVC words (Consonant Vowel Consonant) using the vowel /i/. Students need to be able to blend sounds to make words such as /p/ and /ig/ making pig, /b/ and /in/ making bin, /r/ and /ip/making rip and /s/ and /it/ making sit. Full instructions are given as to how to play the game

Topic 2 Short Vowel Game “Sit On The Rug With The Cat” is a game to reinforce the 5 short vowels. The student is required to read and spell CVC words (Consonant Vowel Consonant) such as red, bad, ran, ten, bed, wet, dig, big, dip, hop, box, dog, fun, rug and bus. Letter to sound and sound to letter correspondence of the alphabet is required to read & spell these words. Full instructions as to how to play the game are given

Topic 2 Short Vowel /u/ Game “Tug And Run” is a game to practise CVC words using the vowel /u/. Students are required to read and spell words such as bun, hut, cup, sum and up. Full instructions are given as to how to play the game

Topic 2 Short Vowel /o/ Game “Pot Od Gold” is a game to reinforce CVC words using the vowel /o/. The student is required to read and spell words such as pot, hop, top, of,fox and log. Full instructions are given as to how to play the game

Topic 3 /sh/ Word Game “Fish Dash” is a fun reading and spelling game to ensure knowledge of /sh/ words. Words included in the game are fish, dash, rush, hush, shed, ship, shop, ash, wish, sash, dish, she, shut, mash and cash. The aim is to be the first player to collect and spell ten /sh/ words.

Topic 5 /th/ Words Game “Thumbs Up” is a reading and spelling game to reinforce the /th/ words. Words included in the game are the, them, then, they, there, than, that, thin, with and this. The game is quick and is an excellent way to review these /th/ words

Topic 7 /sh/ /ch/ /th/ /wh/ Words Game “What’s In The Chest” is a game to reinforce the sounds /sh/, /ch/, /th/ and /wh/. Good visual discrimination is needed to identify the different spelling patterns. The student needs to be able to read and spell words like fish, must, there and which.

S Blend Word Game “Spot The Smoke Stack” is a game to practise the reading and spelling of “S” Blend words. It also requires the ability to be able to discriminate between the following “S” Blends /st/, /sc/, /sp/, /sl/, /sk/, /sw/, /sm/ and /sn/

A multisensory game to reinforce the recognition of letter names.

Topic 2 Short Vowel /e/ Game “Get The Hen In The Net in Ten” is a game to reinforce CVC words using the vowel /e/. It requires reading and spelling of words such as bed, pen, ten, beg, met and net. Full instructions as to how to play the game are given

Topic 10 Multisensory R Blends Worksheets The ability to blend is an essential skill to be able to read. These worksheets teach the blends “br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr and tr” using word building, colour coding, tracking and visual imagery to enhance reading and spelling skills. On completion a spelling test and dictation will assess the retention of these sounds.

Collection of worksheets concentrating on sequencing the alphabet and teaching the sounds of all the letters. Each letter is given a visual picture to help with the sound and formation of the letter.

Topic 8 S Blend Word Game “Spot The Smoke Stack” is a game to practise the reading and spelling of “S” Blend words. It also requires the ability to be able to discriminate between the following “S” Blends /st/, /sc/, /sp/, /sl/, /sk/, /sw/, /sm/ and /sn/.

Multisensory L Blends Worksheets These worksheets teach the 2 letter blends “bl, cl, fl, gl, pl and sl“. Visual imagery, concept cards, colour coding to help with the different sounds units, word building skills and tracking skills are used to help teach these blends. Also included is a game, spelling test and a dictation to ensure knowledge

Formation of b and d These worksheets are designed to help with the correct formation of b and d. The exercises are arranged over a period of seven days to reinforce the formation and ability to discriminate between a b and d.

One O’Clock Family Letters A collection of multi sensory worksheets to hep with the correct formation of the letters “a, c, d, g, o and q” Visual imagery, verbalisation and doing skills are used to help with letter formation.

Introducing Inferential Flash Cards: Boost Reading Comprehension Skills! What Are Inferential Flash Cards? Inference questions challenge readers to go beyond the surface of the text. They encourage young readers to “read between the lines,” using text clues and their own knowledge to make deeper connections and draw thoughtful conclusions. Our flash cards provide carefully crafted questions that can be used with any book or text, making them a flexible and powerful resource for home or classroom use. Benefits of Using Inferential Flash Cards: Develops higher-order thinking skills. Encourages thoughtful discussion and interpretation. Can be used with any book or story, making them versatile and fun. Perfect for both independent readers and guided reading sessions.

The “My Favourite Mistake” tool is a reflective teaching strategy used to boost learners’ self-esteem and confidence, emphasising that mistakes are a natural part of the learning journey. In this approach, mistakes are not viewed as mere errors but as valuable opportunities for growth and understanding. Incorporated at the end of a lesson, typically in the review section, this activity encourages learners to identify and reflect on their “favourite mistake” of the day. This mistake might be one that challenged them, prompted new learning, or brought an important insight into focus. In practice, “My Favourite Mistake” invites students to choose one mistake they made during the lesson and reflect on why it stands out. They might answer questions such as: Why did you find this mistake challenging? What did you learn from this experience? How will this shape your approach in future? By identifying and analysing their mistakes, students learn to view errors as an expected and constructive part of learning, which fosters a growth mindset. This process not only deepens content understanding but also builds resilience, encouraging students to take risks and stay engaged without fear of failure.