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
A 28 page resource in black and white on The Fire Of London
Suitable for age 7-10
10 facts sheets for oral reading and discussion.
7 Timeline entries for display
Worksheets:-
Comprehension questions
Diary Entries
Newspaper report
What I have Learned Sheet
Research Sheet On Samuel Pepys
SPaG Exclamation or question mark?
A complete unit of work on Analysing Poetry. Suitable for KS2 and Lower Key Stage 3
Discussion questions for shared discussion
Simpler analysis questions for differentation
Poetic terminology sheet and individual terminology definitions for classroom display.
2 Analysis worksheets
My Poetry Analysis
I have also included two poems written by me and a powerpoint presentation.
This resource has been updated. It is a PDF file consisting of a series of my own photographs taken in various locations from Montreal to The Rockies, including views of Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Native American Totem Poles and Lake Louise. These are suitable for all age groups, there are no notes but all photographs are labelled and there is a discussion wordmat included. They can be used for art classes,Geography looking at landscapes, glaciation and History of the people of Canada. These examples of landscapes in Canada would be useful as a resource for class discussion comparing the children's location with Canada. These could also be used as writing prompts or for display in the classroom.
A selection of 7 Workbooks for the Autumn term Includes poetry, story starters, SPAG, writing, selection of wordmats and fun activities. Great for differentation save over 50% when you purchase this bundle.
A fantastic 32 page resource on Roald Dahl's novel The Twits suitable for KS1 and 2.
Includes:-
Book reviews which are differentiated
Descrptive and imaginative writing
Writing Lists
Text evidence
Making predictions
Retelling parts of the story
Writing a recipe
Drawing conclusions
Phrases
Speech Marks
SPaG
Research skills
Write a shortened version of the story
I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use.
A resource of 21 slides for EYFS and KS1 on the Frog Life Cycle. These are in colour and repeated in black and white for printing individual booklets and for display in the class room. There are pictures of the various stages with a relevant sentence, word bank and question sheets. There is a powerpoint presentation included for classroom use, talking and listening and discussion.
A resource in colour and duplicated in black and white.
20 pages to use as a booklet with the children or as display for Science Board.
Vocabulary sheet
Question and answer sheet.
I have also included a powerpoint presentation.
Useful for EYFS and KS1
A bundle to help teachers celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Roald Dahl.
Save £2.50 when not buying individually.
Information Facts
Timeline of publications
The Magic Finger Workbook
The Enormous Crocodile Workbook
The Twits Workbook
Literacy challenges.
Selection of Book Reviews
24 page Unit of work based on Roald Dahl’s picture Book The Enormous Crocodile. A great resource for KS1/2 to celebrate Roald Dahl on World Book Day or any other day . Can be printed as complete booklet or as separate pages for display in the classroom. I have also included a powerpoint presentation. Great for differentation, mixed ability or composite classes.
Includes:-
Reading for Understanding
Writing lists
Adjectives
Favourite and least favourite
Sequencing events
Funny animal names
Descriptive writing
Imaginative writing
Speech marks
Rhyming words
Creating poetry
New vocabulary
Book review
Drawing activities
Celebrating Roald Dahl in September? Here's a great 16 page workbook as follow up work to the reading of The Magic Finger.
Quotes from parts of the novel.
Recall facts about the narrator.
Retell parts of the story.
Scanning the novel for information on characters.
Creative writing.
SPaG look for spelling mistakes.
Science materials to make a nest
Arguments for/against Hunting
Book reviews.
Favourite character
Favourite parts of the book
Design a cover
Write a blurb
I have also included a powerpoint presentation.
16 differentiated worksheets for planning stories. Characters, setting, title, what happened, new words to be introduced into the story, new descriptive words and genre.
These can be useful in a mixed ability class or in a composite class. They can be adapted as I have also included a powerpoint presentation.
15 page powerpoint presentation which can be used in the classroom. A PDF file which can be printed out as separate sheets and used to suit each child's ability. Every page involves writing about a picture and the children have to use their imaginations. The powerpoint could be used to model writing by the teacher.
A 40 page powerpoint presentation and printable worksheets to be used as a workbook or for display in the classroom.
The Life and Times of Beatrix Potter, various information facts about her life growing up in London, residing in The Lake District and her writing and artistic achievements.
A time line on the publication of her books and world events during her life.
3 worksheets with various differentiated Writing activities for the children as homework or class work.
Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2
Anyone studying Jaqueline Wilson this is a great resource.
Looks at her life styles, her hobbies and her achievements. Also two worksheets with ideas for writing.
Also included a powerpoint presentation for class use.
A complete unit of 30 pages with a variety of Book Review worksheets for Key stage 1. May also be useful for low ability Key stage 2 and SEN. Incorporating writing and drawing on Fact and Fiction books.
Also a powerpoint presentation for classroom use. feel free to adapt slides to suit pupil's abilities. This resource will be useful for a composite class or a mixed ability class as it is differentiated.
This is a 3 booklet reading bundle, pdf files with fascinating facts about Roald Dahl, JK Rowling and David Walliams.
Fascinating facts to print out and display on your literacy working wall and literacy activities to use during guided reading.
Time lines showing the years in which various books were published.
Suggestions of writing and drawing follow up activities.
So there is display and ideas for activities this will save all teachers a lot of preparation.
A 20 page workbook
A selection of book reviews useful for differentation. They can be printed out individually or as a whole unit.
Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2.
Looking at titles, authors, settings, characters, recommendations etc.
A great resource for a mixed ability class.
I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classwork
A 16 page workbook for KS1/2.
Writing lists
Design a label for your desk
Acrostic Poem:- School
Healthy packed lunchbox:- List the items
Quiz:- What am I?
What I see in school :-drawing activity
I'm a Star because....
My Senses
Question and Answer Tasks, when,how, what,tell me, name
I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use
A great resource to use with guided reading and any of David Walliam's books.
Information on his life, his writing, his career, his family and his achievements.
3 slides of literacy tasks differentiated for different abilities.
I have also included a powerpoint presentation for classroom use.