I am a fully qualified primary teacher who has experience of teaching in both the private and state sectors in Scotland, London and Tokyo.
All of my resources have been tried and tested in classrooms, and I am passionate about making learning as enjoyable and engaging as possible for children.
I am a fully qualified primary teacher who has experience of teaching in both the private and state sectors in Scotland, London and Tokyo.
All of my resources have been tried and tested in classrooms, and I am passionate about making learning as enjoyable and engaging as possible for children.
This pack contains three games that are focused around the Year 3 and 4 statutory spelling list. The list includes 107 words, but we recommend focusing on 20 at a time with your child before moving on to the next set.
Games included:
• ZAP! – Cut the spelling words into flashcards, including the ZAP! cards, and place them into a container. Take turns to select a word from the container and either spell it aloud or write it down on paper or a whiteboard. If, however you pull out a ZAP! card, all of your cards must go back into the container. Use a 10-minute timer and whoever has the most cards at the end is the winner!
• Race and write – Before playing this game, we re commend popping the race and write sheet into a poly pocket and your child can write their spelling words using a whiteboard pen. Fo r each round, they will then rub off the words to start wi th a clean sheet. Using the spelling flashcards, choose one word from the top of the pile, read it carefully then turn it over. The race is now on to spell the word correctly, writing it on the windshields of all the cars on the page. Whoever finishes first (and has accurately spelled the word!) is the winner. As a further incentive, the children can remove the poly pocket and colour in their cars as a reward for completing the game.
• Roll and write – using the spelling flashcards, choose a word then roll the dice. Each number corresponds to a different method of spelling the world. An exciting game with a multisensory approach.
Based on the 7+ exam, this resource has been used to successfully prepare children for entry to the top prep schools in the UK.
This paper includes:
Comprehension exercise
Creative writing task
Written by experienced primary teachers and tutors
A detailed marking scheme allowing teachers and parents to see exactly what assessors are looking for
Tried and tested by 7 + candidates
Mimics real 7+ exam conditions
Carefully leveled to boost confidence and banish anxiety!
Based on the 7+ exam, this resource has been used to successfully prepare children for entry to the top prep schools in the UK.
This paper includes:
Comprehension exercise
Creative writing task
A detailed marking scheme allowing teachers and parents to see exactly what assessors are looking for
Tried and tested by 7 + candidates
Mimics real 7+ exam conditions
Written by experienced primary teachers and tutors
Carefully leveled to boost confidence and banish anxiety!
An exhaustive list of skills that may be assessed in the 7 plus entrance exam. The curriculum is broken into the topics of:
Interview techniques
English
Maths
All of the skills have been written in child friendly language, so are ideal to use for target setting with children.
The curriculum has been made through years of research of 7 plus sample papers, and has been verified by fellow tutors and parents whose children have been successful in the exam.