Time-saving flashcards for phonic work. The digraph being learnt is highlighted in red. The writing is in print and joined up. Foundation/Keystage 1, SEN and ESL/EAL pupils. Just print and laminate these large digraph picture cards. Browse round my store, you may be interested in the following: Revision of digraphs sh ch th ng ck ph and wh Digraphs Ph and Wh

This resource contains sentences for dictation on PowerPoint. Also well being suitable for Keystage, all the dictated texts can be used in EFL/ESL and ESOL classes. There is also an audio recording of the text. You can play the recording of text 18 or print off the text and read it aloud to the children. After the dictation, outlined in Teacher’s Notes, display the text on PowerPoint for students to self-correct in a different colour pencil. The National Curriculum objectives are outlined in the PowerPoint - in short to write from memory a dictated passage whilst holding the pencil appropriately. It gives students the opportunity to practise their spelling. For more dictation resources: 30 Differentiated Texts for Dictation

UPDATED with two trace and write sentences worksheets for the more able students. This product contains a set of worksheets relating to CVC phonics work. Students practise reading, writing and drawing CVC words. The worksheets can be used as assessment to check on the progress of individuals and so the worksheets are ideal for small group work. Teacher Notes included. The worksheets are: • Read and Write (3 Worksheets) Sight words: I, can, see and a. Students complete each sentence with a missing word using the picture as a visual aid. When they have used the word, they tick the box below the picture. The students can colour in when they have finished. • Read and Draw (7 Worksheets) Students read the CVC word by sounding out and blending and then draw the picture that represents the word. They can trace inside the letters with a pencil or with different colour pencils to make rainbow words. As an extension activity for the more able students, they can use sight words they know to write a sentence using each word on the worksheet below the picture, on whiteboards or into their workbooks. • Read and Trace (4 Worksheets) These worksheets can be used as guided reading in a small group setting or one-to-one teaching. The sentences are decodable and use sight words: A, a, on, we, can, has and see. When the students have read a sentence, they should trace over the same sentence below and colour in the pictures. • Read, Cut and Glue (2 Worksheets, 2 Sheets with Pictures to cut out) Independent work: Students read each sentence and then cut out and glue the picture that matches that sentence. • Missing Letters Activity (4 Worksheets) Two worksheets are missing 1 letter from each of the CVC words. Two worksheets are missing 2 letters from each of the CVC words. Students use the pictures to help them sound out the missing letter(s) and write it in the blank space(s). Thank you for visiting my shop.

UPDATED NEW COVER IMAGE This is a reading comprehension resource which entails close reading and inference. Ideal for Easter (new beginnings) and reading assessment. Suitable for Keystage 1 and 2. The reading comprehension is in two parts. Booklet 1 contains:- Part 1 - 12 questions Part 2 - 11 questions Booklet 2 contains only Part 1 - You may want to differentiate and give some children Booklet 2. Reading Tasks: - Questions on the text. - Tick box statements - Multiple choice. - Sorting verbs and nouns under the correct headings. - Word work - Circle the word that means the same as 'ushered' in the context of the story. - Making Inferences based on the text. - Explain reasons for their answers - use 'because'. Specimen answers provided. Learning Objectives: Develop pleasure in reading Answering and asking questions Making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done File type: pdf (Sassoon fonts - choice of different 'k's) and Windows word format if you need to edit. Images royalty free from Microsoft Clipart.

This is a free sample of upper and lowercase A, B and C letters only with 2D and 3D shapes. A, B and C alphabet playdough mats for modelling letter shapes. The mats show pictures in colour and b&w. The letters are on whole pages in two sizes - A4 and US letter size 8.5 x 11". Fun learning activity colouring in shapes and background of letters and making letter shapes. Content: Lowercase letters a b c with 2D shapes Uppercase letters A B C with 2D shapes Lowercase letters a b c with 3D shapes Uppercase letters A B C with 3D shapes Alphabet playdough mats A, B & C Alphabet playdough mats with pictures labelled Please click on link for full product description. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alphabet-letters-and-2d-and-3d-shapes-worksheets-cut-and-paste-activities-bundle-12149969 Thank you for your interest.

Aimed at: EYFS/Year 1 and children who are still finding blending and segmenting CVC words challenging. Content: Black and white puzzles with and without pictures for children to make CVC words. They can cut out the pieces and glue into their workbook or on separate sheet of paper. When they have made the word they trace inside the letters with different colour pencil. Green puzzles - best to laminate and cut out. Children can practise putting the pieces together and then write the word on their whiteboards. You may be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-cvc-word-families-making-words-puzzles-cut-stick-activities-rhyming-lesson-eyfs-ks1-11869596

This resource contains two free worksheets in PDF editable form fields for students to complete sentences with CVC words by either typing in their answers or printing off worksheets and completing by hand. When the sheets are completed, students ‘Save As’ with their name if they have typed in their answers. Worksheet 1: 10 Sentences Complete sentences with the correct rhyming word. The word to rhyme is highlighted. Worksheet 2: 10 Sentences Complete sentences with a suitable word from a choice of three words shown. Teacher Notes and Answers sheets provided. Total Download: 5 sheets I hope this is useful and thank you for visiting my shop:) You may be interested in more CVC resources, take a look at the resources contained in this bundle:) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-onset-and-rime-activity-bundle-11576490 Related to: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-read-write-sentences-missing-words-worksheets-blend-to-read-12362738

This resource is on the topic of Saint George and The Dragon legend. A great introduction to myths and legends. Aimed at: KS1/2 The legend of St. George the dragon-slayer is on PowerPoint. The Presentation includes whole class activities and comprehension questions. Children are encouraged to participate in discussion about the story and check their understanding. The second PowerPoint Presentation explains what mythical stories are and why they were told (6 Slides). The third PowerPoint Presentation is on different dragons for whole class activity and to prepare children for their worksheet activity. The resource also contains:- Flexible detailed lesson plans covering 3 lessons (includes learning objectives and plenaries). Each PowerPoint slide is referred to in the lesson plans. Lesson 1: Children are presented with the legend of St. George and then there are 7 comprehension questions. The Myths Presentation is also referred to set the story in context. Differentiated worksheets - With support - LA children read, cut/paste sentences to match pictures; MA/HA write sentences for each picture using time words. Extension: Complete George’s Day Factsheet (colour in/3 questions). Lesson 2: The lesson focus is adjectives. Children review describing words using the Dragons Presentation. Build a word bank of adjectives; model sentence for describing dragon on Slide 12). Differentiated Activity 1 - LA children label the dragon and then write simple sentences after colouring it in. MA/LA - Draw/colour in their dragon and write sentences describing it. Early finishers: Print off one or two dragon slides for children to describe. Lesson 3: Retelling myth in own words. Quick review of the story. Children draft their story and also use their description of their dragon in the previous lesson to add into the story. There is a worksheet to write up the final draft.

This resource relates to colour displays around the classroom or art area. You can increase to A3 for a larger display. <strong>Content:</strong> • ‘Colours’ Poster for display • ‘Colour Mix’ Poster for display • ‘What’s your favourite colour?’ Poster • 11 Posters for display naming the colours: red, blue, white, orange, brown, pink black, grey, purple, yellow and pink • 11 Flashcards naming all the colours • 6 ‘What colour does …… and …. make?’ Posters • 2 Sets of worksheets for each colour (total: 22) There are various methods to get a brown mixture- I’ve chosen red and green in the display. Children can experiment during art lessons or when colouring. Question card displays - What is your favourite colour?, What colour does yellow and red make? <strong>There are also two sets of worksheets for each of the colours.</strong> Worksheet 1: Children draw and label four things for each of the colours. Worksheet 2: Children colour in the blank splash with the correct colour and then draw and label four things relating to that colour. You may be interested in Colour Activities: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/colour-activities-tasks-and-sorting-into-colour-groups-cut-paste-it-link-eyfs-reception-yr1-sen-11881979 File Type: Word and pdf. Thank you for visiting my shop:-)

Alphabet resource for display and alphabet activities. This resource contains the following:- Teacher’s Notes • Aa to Zz frieze showing pictures beginning with initial letter. Laminate and punch holes and thread through with a string to hang around the classroom or peg onto a washing line across a wall/classroom. Aa – Zz word strips and related pictures • Laminate and cut out • Can be used as an extension activity. Children trace round the initial dotted letter which shows a picture for that letter. Alphabet cards • Alphabet cards should be printed off twice, laminated and cut out. • Children can play alphabet snap • Other games – lay out 4 or 5 letters in alphabetical order ,e.g. k, l, m, n, o, cover them over. Take a letter away without the children seeing and ask what letter is missing. • Matching lower case to upper case letters activity. Practise writing frames using Sassoon dotted font • These are in upper and lower cases. Each one should be laminated. • After focussing on e.g. ‘t’, children can practise writing over the dots and then without the dots as handwriting exercises. Alphabet Mat Practise (trace over dotted letters) Photocopy these and laminate • Children can keep it in their trays for reference; • can practise their handwriting if they finish their work early or for those children who need to practise fine motor skills. Practise writing frames using Sassoon dotted font • These are in upper and lower cases. Each one should be laminated. • After focussing on e.g. ‘t’, children can practise writing over the dots and then without the dots as handwriting exercises. Alphabet Mat • Can be laminated and blu tac to the wall in the writing/reading/book corner. • Can be used to assess a child’s phonic progress. Alphabet Pictures Games/Assessment • The pictures represent the start of a letter e.g. ‘g’ for grasshopper. The pictures are not in alphabetical order so that you have to look for the picture. • Enlarge the A4 size sheet to A3 and the sheet with the alphabet tiles. • Laminate the Alphabet Pictures grid • Laminate the Alphabet sheet then cut out each letter for use with Alphabet Pictures grid. • Children can play in pairs. A timer can be set so that children have a limited time to place the letter on the correct picture. • Players take turns to ask his/her partner to find the picture beginning with, e.g. ‘s’. The player picks out one of the letters and places it over the correct picture sound on the Alphabet Picture Mat. US Version https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12693631 Thank you for visiting my shop:)

This comprehensive phonics pack relates to beginning or initial consonant blends. bl- br- cl- cr- dr- dw- fl- fr-gl-gr- pl- pr-sc- sk - sl - sm- sn- sp- st- sw - tr- tw- Aimed at Keystage 1/Lower KS2. Ideal for whole, small and one-to-one teaching. **Content: ** Teacher’s Notes outlining the resources -Presentation 1 (61 Slides) - bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl words -Presentation 2 (61 Slides) - br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr and tr words Presentation 3 (29 Slides) - sw, tw and dw words -Presentation 4 (61 Slides) - sc, sk, sm, sn, sp, st words Listening activity - All the presentations include the listening activity (on audio) - Odd Word Out Children listen to 5 words with initial blends but one of the words do not contain the same initial blend. They tell you or write on their whiteboard the odd word out. Alternatively, you can read the words out. There is Teacher’s answer sheet that goes with the listening activity. Lesson Plans in the same format - contains learning aims, main activities, plenaries - each PowerPoint Slide is referred to in the lesson plans. Differentiated extension worksheets (1) cut/paste (2) unscramble jumbled words and writing sentences. Worksheet activities on each of the blends Additional revision worksheets Initial blends letters, vowel and vowel digraph resource to be laminated and cut for practical activities. Set of pictures and words for matching activities and display. Consonant blend chart Just want the worksheets? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/consonant-blends-or-clusters-initial-consonant-blends-30-worksheets-11607533 File Type: PowerPoint, Word, PDF Hope you enjoy this pack and thanks for stopping by my shop.

UPDATED with 26 extra worksheets for differentiation. Aimed at Keystage1/Lower Keystage 2. These worksheets are based on the 22 initial consonant blends. It is part of a large resource pack - see below. You may only require the worksheets which can be used in the classroom, as homework or as revision. The worksheets include: Cloze activities on all the initial consonants - children read each sentence and choose the appropriate to complete the sentence so that it makes sense - A choice of two words. There is a mini word search at the end. Worksheet (1 page) Matching words to pictures by drawing a line. Worksheets - Making words from a set of consonant blends, e.g. children will see missing gaps in a word - e.g. __ __ am. They can choose any of the initial consonant blends in the box below to make a word, e.g. slam or pram or tram. Matching initial consonant blends to pictures Trace over initial consonant blends and match to the correct pictures Revision worksheets to consolidate their learning. Please see preview pane. This worksheet resource is part of a larger pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-initial-consonant-blends-presentations-plans-listening-audio-worksheets-activities-11607482

UPDATED Oct 3,2018 - 4 extra worksheets - ideal for homework This resource relates to writing numbers in figures and words from 21 to 100. Content PowerPoint Presentation (22 Slides) Within the Presentation there is a lesson starter, whole class activities on the main lesson, also explains how to write 2-digit numbers in words and for the more able students writing 3-digit numbers in words. Presentations: Counting to 100 in steps of one, five, and ten Presentation - Mixture of digits and words (not in number order) - children practise reading digits and number words. Flexible lesson plan - Outlines learning objectives, lesson starter activity, main lesson and plenary and suggested activities. Slides are also referred to in the plan. Numeral flash cards from 1 to 100 - plain and colour background Word number Flash cards - from one to one hundred (2 sets) Number word cards from one to twenty. Extension worksheets for more able (writing 3-digit numbers). Additional resource: Worksheet 1 - Missing Numbers and Words - Children write the digits shown in words. Second part of the worksheet - children write the word numbers in digits. Worksheet 2 - Writing and Ordering Numbers. Two parts to this worksheet. Children complete the table. Next, reorder the numbers in words from the smallest to the highest number. Worksheet 3 (2 sheets)- Match numbers to number words Worksheet 4 (2 sheets) - Making and writing 2-digit numbers Worksheet 5 (Extension) - Making and writing 3-digit number Cut and paste activity called Sandwich Orders (1) and (2). There are two activities. The first worksheet shows the numbers in words of each type of sandwich. The second worksheet shows the different sandwiches labelled with numbers. Children cut out and match each sandwich labelled with a number e.g. with 75 (ham and cheese) to the word number shown on worksheet 1. Practical work at tables - put a selection of laminated word number cards in a container in the middle of the table. Children choose a card and write the word as digits on their whiteboards. E.g. S/he picks out thirty-four and writes 34. Vice versa - Put a selection of laminated digit flash card in a container. Children choose a number and write it in words on their whiteboards. File Type: PowerPoint, Word and PDF - zip folder contains all resources. Numbers and Words 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/numbers-number-words-1-presentation-lesson-plan-worksheets-and-literacy-link-activity-11438715 Thank you for visiting my shop.

I have uploaded differentiated worksheets relating to matching initial uppercase and lowercase letters to pictures. Students also trace over dotted alphabet letters. Aimed at: Reception/Year 1 Total download: 80 Sheets Content: Alphabet worksheets with three pictures and letters on each page for students to draw lines to match up. (Lower case letters). Alphabet worksheets with three pictures and letters on each page for students to draw lines to match up. (Upper case letters). Alphabet worksheets with three pictures and letters on each page for students to draw lines to match up. (Lower case letters with letters underlined). Alphabet worksheets with three pictures and letters on each page for students to trace over the dotted letters and then write letters and draw lines to match up. (Lower case letters). Alphabet worksheets with three pictures and letters on each page for students to trace over the dotted letters and then write letters and draw lines to match up. (Upper case letters). Students can colour in the pictures. Laminate for write and wipe: Alphabet worksheets with four pictures and letters on each page for students to trace over the dotted letters and then write letters and draw lines to match up. (Lower case letters). Laminate for write and wipe: Alphabet worksheets with four pictures and letters on each page for students to trace over the dotted letters and then write letters and draw lines to match up. (Upper case letters). Visit my store for the freebie that goes with this resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/alphabet-match-and-write-initial-upper-and-lower-case-letters-to-pictures-11691797 Thank you for visting my shop. File Type: PDF

This resource relates to the alphabet. There are two sets of activity sheets to support children’s learning of the alphabet. Aimed at: Reception/Year 1 Each letter activity covers half a page (A5 size) to be cut out. Download: 29 Sheets Activity 1: Children can trace inside the ghost letters with different colours and then trace over the dotted letters. Draw pictures beginning with the letter on the activity sheet, e.g. ‘Gg’ pictures. Activity 2: Children say and sound out the letter, trace inside the ghost letters and over the dotted letters. They should only colour in the pictures beginning with the letter stated. There are 5 pictures for each alphabet and children need to colour in 3 that start with the same letter name/sound. File Type: Pdf Thanks for stopping by my store.

This is an assembly/lesson presentation about St. Andrew’s Day celebrated on 30 November and its connection to Scotland. There are are teachers’ notes to guide you through the assembly. Slides are referred to. Aimed at: KS1/Lower KS2 It is a 54-Slide PowerPoint Presentation divided into different sections with supporting worksheets/activities. Learning Objectives: To learn about St. Andrew and how he became the patron saint of Scotland. Pupils learn: • St. Andrew was one of the twelve disciples • Why is he the patron saint of Scotland • Scotland’s flag which features the saltire • The Declaration of Arbroath – St. Andrew’s connection - Useful Slides (you can edit out) • Various legends surrounding St. Andrew’s Day – St. Rule (Regulus), Pictish King Angus mac Fergus, Bishop Acca of Hexham • How the thistle became Scotland’s national flower • St. Andrew’s Day celebrations in different countries • How Scotland celebrates – traditional food, dance, music and parades • Optional videos links to watch (BBC for younger audiences) – Video 1 (4 mins) and Video 2 (8 mins) – showing how two brothers celebrate St. Andrew’s Day in Scotland from their point of view. • Reflection – pupils are asked to recap on the assembly/lesson via pictures on Slide 50 • Pupils reflect on how to be kind and thoughtful • Optional prayer to finish assembly/lesson There are questions to ask during assembly – interaction with the pupils. Additional Work or use as homework for consolidation: Reading comprehension - (2 pages - 9 questions with suggested answers) Observational drawing of Scotland’s national flower - you can bring in a real thistle or use the picture. Colour in and answer questions about the saltire activity Match pictures to labels activity – Scotland’s traditional dishes Match pictures to description of traditional dishes activity Word Search with Solution File Type: PowerPoint Presentation, Word Format and PDF. It is also in a zip file (Just right click and extract files). You can edit the presentation to suit your class or assembly group. Hope you enjoy this resource and thank you for visiting my store:-)

CVC words fun activities with picture cards for Reception and Year 1/PreK and K. Learning intention: Blending/segmenting CVC words for reading and writing. This product contains: • Teacher’s Notes and Answer Sheet for carousel activity • 30 CVC Word Search Strips with pictures (6 pages) • 30 CVC Sentence Strips to read and find CVC answer (6 pages) • Find and Write CVC List Worksheets –With headings Table 1 to Table 6 for carousel • 36 Pictures (not labelled) for CVC List Worksheets above (Laminate/cut out) • 36 Pictures labelled for other suggested activities <strong>30 CVC Word Search Strips with pictures (6 pages)</strong> There are 6 worksheets each containing 5 CVC word search strips. The students look at the picture and then search for the word in the strip. When found, they colour or shade in the word. You can cut the strips out and stick into students’ phonics book. <strong>30 CVC Sentence Clue Strips (6 pages)</strong> These worksheets are for the more able that can read and decode words. The students read the sentence which gives a clue to the CVC word to look for in the mini word search strip. The strips contain two CVC words, but only one is correct. For example: This animal barks. He/She then looks for the word in the strip and colour or shade in the word. You have the option of cutting out the strips and selecting those you feel are suitable for your students and sticking them into workbooks or the students can complete the worksheets. <strong>Find and Write Carousel Activity</strong> The students are up and moving in this activity. Once they have completed the task on table 1, they then move on to table 2 with a different selection of pictures with Table 2 Worksheet CVC List and so on to Table 6. Each table contains a set of different pictures which relates to each worksheet with the same pictures. Children work in table groups. When the children change tables, hand out the ‘Find and Write List’ for that table for children to write on. You can set a time limit for working on each table. The students look at the worksheet for, e.g. table 3. They will see six pictures. They find the pictures that match what is on their worksheet and write the CVC word for that picture. <strong>Make sure they write their names on their worksheet before handing them in and going on to the next table activity with new words and pictures.</strong> <strong>Other Suggested Uses</strong> Extra group activity – Select some of the laminated pictures cards and ask the children to write the cvc words for those cards on their whiteboards. Thank you for your interest. File Type: Word and PDF.

This is a lesson/assembly presentation resource on St Valentine's Day, February 14. Learning Aims: To learn who was Saint Valentine and his connection to St Valentine’s Day. Aimed at: Reception/KS1 Content: - Teacher Notes on The Story of St Valentine referring to Slide numbers - Teacher Notes on Assembly Presentation - 22 Slide PowerPoint Presentation - Worksheet 1 – Writing - Love is … - Worksheet 2 – Jumbled Words and Sentences Activity - with Answer Sheet - 2 Word Searches – Upper and lower case letters - with Solutions This resource can be used as a 1 hour lesson and I have uploaded Teacher Notes/Guide which contains starter activity, main lesson and plenary. Slides are referred to in the Teacher Notes/Guide. I have also included Teacher Notes/Guide on Assembly with options to delete slides for a 10 to 15 mins assembly. The Presentation begins with a starter activity - the Lead up to St Valentines - stores displaying Valentine related items. It then leads into the story of St Valentine, his run-in with Claudius II, curing the jailers blind daughter and symbols relating to the celebration. Reflection - Children learn that Valentine's Day isn't just about romance but has other meanings, e.g. Love is patience, kindness etc. Consolidation Worksheet 1 - children write in a few sentences what love is... An example is given Worksheet 2 - Jumbled sentences and words - children rearrange each sentence and add a full stop. The second part is to sort out jumbled words using the pictures as clues. 2 Word Searches containing related vocabulary - in upper and lower case letters. Please look at examples of the slides in the preview pane. File Type: PowerPoint Presentation, Word and PDF formats. Thank you for visiting my shop:-) All images are free for commercial reuse.

Fun activities for young students to use puzzles to make CVC words. Aimed at: Early years to start learning and building upon CVC phonic knowledge, KS1 and ESL/EFL students. Opportunity for students to practise initial, medial and final letters in a CVC word. <strong>This product contains:</strong> • CVC Puzzle pieces with and without pictures for workbooks (56 CVC words) • CVC Large Puzzles (Purple) with black and white pictures (57 CVC words) • CVC Large Puzzles (Green) with pictures and extra words (73 CVC words) • Blank Puzzle Sheets Each letter is on a puzzle piece so that the student can form a word. <strong>Suggested Activities</strong> <strong>• CVC Puzzle pieces with and without pictures</strong> Cut/paste: Practical activity for children to cut out and sort the pieces into a CVC word and stick into their workbook or on a sheet of paper. Easier puzzles are with pictures on all the pieces. For more able children: There are puzzles without pictures on the three pieces, but one piece has a picture to complete the puzzle. You can prepare and cut up a select of puzzle pieces for children to sort and stick. <strong>• CVC Large Puzzles (Purple) with black and white pictures</strong> <strong>Independent activity for children to do.</strong> Just leave a selection of puzzle sheets and plain paper on their tables. They cut out the puzzle and put them together to make the CVC word. The picture on the puzzle piece completes the puzzle. <strong>• CVC Large Puzzles (Green) with colour clipart</strong> It is best to print onto card/good quality paper and laminate and then cut out. A total of 73 CVC words which you can print and laminate whenever you need a set of words. Ideal for early finishers and small group work. Children can access these sets of puzzles anytime to practise making CVC words. <strong>Other suggested activity</strong> Once a word is made, children can write on their whiteboards or in their workbooks other CVC words that rhyme with, e.g. ram, yam, ham and jam; pad, sad, mad and had. Please see Preview Pane for list of words in this product. There is a free version on medial vowel ‘a’ in CVC words. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/phonics-cvc-medial-vowel-a-jigsaw-puzzles-activities-teacher-notes-11873925 Thank you for visiting my shop:-)