Experienced Primary School teacher of 30 years. Worked across KS1/2.
- child friendly worksheets and resources to cover all areas of the curriculum
- specialise in language and writing
- established child author
- Gold TES Author
- Shortlisted for the Bev Evans Award 2017
Experienced Primary School teacher of 30 years. Worked across KS1/2.
- child friendly worksheets and resources to cover all areas of the curriculum
- specialise in language and writing
- established child author
- Gold TES Author
- Shortlisted for the Bev Evans Award 2017
30 page booklet for Upper KS1 and KS2 based on Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. This powerpoint and PDF file can be printed out as individual worksheets or as a complete workbook for the entire class. The resource is in black and white with a coloured front cover. There are a variety of activities which can be given to all children therefore it is great for differentation. Would be very useful when doing guided reading.
The activities included are: descriptive writing, plurals, diminutives, poetry writing, book reviews, drawing and labelling activities, letter writing, favourite character and reasons why, themes in the novel, characteristics of the characters, discussion around quotes from the novel, internet research, vocabulary exercises, conflict Man v Nature. Might be useful for World Book Day.
A variety of worksheets for New Year, reflecting, evaluating, setting targets. Suitable for Key stage 1 and 2. This PDF file could be useful for talking and listening activities. Discussion on realistic targets, choices, friendship, school work, community etc.
An original story of Noah and the Ark written by me in child friendly vocabulary. There are 8 parts to the story which the children can read, highlighting new wordsfor dictionary work. These are followed by worksheets for descriptive writing, poetry writing, PHSE I Promise to..., converstional writing, drawing activities, searching for adjectives, animal gender and noises. It can be printed out as a complete workbook or as individual sheets, can be linked to RE or an animal topic or a topic like God's Promises. good for differentation and SEN children.
A PDF file of 20 pages for KS1 and KS2 looking at the celebration of Lent. The children will read about the reasons for fasting, the importance of the number 40, reflection and self-discipline, Jesus' suffering and pain, the origins of Mothering Sunday, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and the use of the colour purple in churches. Having read the various fact sheets, they will then complete worksheets on what they have learned, poetry and story writing, writings about their mothers, words they have learned and their meanings, a few drawing activities and facts about my favourite pancake. A great resource as a lead up to Easter. I have also included a Powerpoint presentation in the price which teachers may wish to use in class or as an assembly.
A PDF file of 22 pages which can be printed out as a booklet for each child, with one colour cover and the rest in black and white. This resource will raise the pupils’ awarenes of emotions and growth mindsets, working with partners discussing similarities and differences, looking at skills and ways to improve them, rules and punishments, conflict with peers and co-operation. The pupils will be asked to think about who helps them when their emotions are sad, angry or upset and what causes these emotions. Every child is unique, should disability mean different treatment. A great resource for increasing Mental health awareness and issues. I have included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use and discussion.
This Christmas assembly is a unique resource consisting of a 23 page PDF file and Powerpoint presentation. It is Christmas taken from the viewpoint of animals, donkeys, robins, sheep. The animals introduce themselves and tell the children about their various roles on Christmas Eve. These little stories could be used for a Christmas class assembly. The follow up activities include writing and drawing activities, comprehension questions, a nativity wordmat,storywriting, poetry writing, newspaper reports and an internet activity. Great for KS1and lowere KS2.
A 30 page booklet incorporating fact sheets and worksheets for Key Stage 2 children but could be adapted for Key Stage 1.
Powerpoint presentation included.
Fact sheets on various animals eg Elephant, Emu, Camel, Rhinoceros, Gorilla, Snakes, Penguins, Camels.
This would be useful for project work on Endangered Species or as an activity prior to an end of term trip to the Zoo. The fact sheets need to be read before pupils attempt the worksheets.
Great end of term time filler for the busy teacher!
Worksheets
True or false
Comprehension activities
Facts I have learned
Animal classification
Word puzzles
Drawing and labelling
Researching
Poetry
Adjectives
Creative writing
A fabulous resource of 50 pages including classroom display pictures and word walls. For KS1 and KS2
Fact sheets on Animals
Classification sheets
Comprehensions
Quizzes
Word puzzles
Story writing
Poetry
True or False?
Use of Adjectives
Sentence Construction
Research Skills.
A writing resource to use with your class at the end of term to look at their achievements, their likes and dislikes over the past year. Suitable to use with 6-10 year olds. Can be printed out as a complete workbook, will require no marking and can be a memory of the year in your classroom.
Following on from My Little Christmas Grammar Book which was very successful I have created My Little Winter Grammar Workbook. This has similar writing activities to the Christmas one involving Nouns, Proper Nouns, Collective Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, descriptive writing and sentence construction. There are a few drawing activities, a comparison between summer and winter and the children have to write the life cycle of a tree through the seasons. I have also included a small poem at the end for the children to find the nouns, verbs and adjectives in it. A fun start to the New Year for KS1.
I have also included the Powerpoint presentation
This PDF file has been recently updated for 2019 and is a very useful resource for returning to school after the Christmas holidays. It can be printed out as a complete workbook for each child or used as individual worksheets for differentation. A few of the target setting and growth mindset sheets could be used on a working wall.This is suitable for Upper KS1 and KS2.
It includes written activities on:-
Target setting
Growth mindset
Reflection
Action plan
Making choices
Citizenship
A 24 page resource themed on Hallowe'en.
Literacy based. Children are expected to generate writing words to match the pictures. They must find nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. They then need to use these words in sentences which they will create themselves. Each worksheet can be printed out individually or as a whole workbook.
This resource is suitable for Key Stage 1 and less able Key Stage 2
A 20 page workbook of original fact, fiction and poetry extracts with comprehension questions.
Suitable for KS2 or low ability KS3.
There are prose passages, fact sheets and poetry.
Topics covered in the workbook are:
Stone Age
famine
Egypt
Elephants
Autumn
Health and Sport
A pdf file with 20 story prompt starters for Easter, looking at animals, people plants. A great resource to encourage creative writing with the younger classes. Each prompt gives a starting sentence for the children to continue the story.This can be printed out as individual pages and used for display or as a complete booklet for individual pupils, therefore it is good for differentiation.
This is suitable for KS1 and Lower KS2 or SEN children. Great for differentiation and can be adapted for individuals. The 30 page booklet consists of 15 colour sheets and 15 duplicated black and white sheets. I have also included the Powerpoint presentation.
The following are included:-
Writing sentences
Descriptive writing
Poetry…original text
Story…original text with comprehension questions and the children are then asked to finish the story
Singular and plural
Writing lists
Writing an acrostic poem
Spelling activity…unscramble Christmas words
Writing instructions
Brainstorming winter words
This 34 page resource is for KS2 and consists of a PDF file and Powerpoint presentation. The slides may be printed out as individual worksheets for differentation or as a complete workbook for each child. They can be used after the novel has been completed or while the children are reading it. Guided reading sessions would be a great time to use the worksheets either individualy or with groups of children. Writing, drawing research activities are included. Cross-curricular themes including Literacy, Science, RE Art and Geography are included. The following will give teachers an idea of what to expect from this resource:-
Descriptive writing of characters and The Island
Diary writing
Comparing and contrasting characters
Argumentative writing
Opinion/fact
Spelling
Speech
Research skills:- Leprosy, The Philippines, The Bible and Facts about The Author
Drawing activities:- new cover, characters, map
Life cycle of a butterfly
Themes in the novel
Writing a book review
Craft:- How to make a symmetrical butterfly
A 20 page workbook based on Roald Dahl's The BFG. These can be printed out as separate worksheets for differentation or as a complete workbook for each member of the class. They are in black and white.
Descriptive writing:- cave, own giant
Creative writing:- Story about own giant, poem called Dreams
Favourite and least favourite characters
Making inferences and drawing conclusions
Words and meanings
Drawing activities
Wrte a book blurb
Write a book review
Looking for something original and different then this 20 page coloured PDF file and powerpoint is for you! It is suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 and can be adapted for SEN.
Each page is the opening of a Christmas story or a Christmas Poem. Topics included are Santa, elves, reindeer, furry animals, Christmas trees, stars, journeys and adventures.
There are three brainstorming pages related to Christmas nouns, verbs and adjectives.
18 page workbook on The Amazon Rainforest. Can be printed out as individual sheets or as entire workbook. Upper KS1 and KS2
Cross curricular approach.
Includes
Fact sheets
Comprehension Questions
Creative writing, poetry writing, persuasive writing, writing notes for a presentation.
Vocabulary words and match with the definition
Internet and research skills
What I have learned sheet.
Original poems and stories written by me for KS1 on the theme of Christmas with accompanying comprehension questions and a few grammar activities, find the rhyming words and parts of speech.
Story 1 Follow the Star
Poem 1 Candy Cane
Story 2 Tinsel Cottage
Story 3 Legend of the Robin
Poem 2 Christmas Bits and Bobs
This is a PDF file but I have also included a powerpoint presentation.
This is a great resource to use with your children in the week before Christmas. The stories and poems could be used to stimulate the children's own writing.