This resource contains a variety of Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Click on the individual resource links for further details. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains 7 fun Christmas themed educational resources for reception and young primary children: Christmas Happy Families Game Christmas Quiz - Primary Christmas Countdown Timers With Music Santa Stop the Sleigh - A seasonal Variation of Stop the Bus Christmas Word Mat Elves and Santas - A Christmas Themed Snakes and Ladders Game Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Click on the individual links for further details. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a variety of Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Click on the individual resource links for further details. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Massively discounted. This resource contains 17 Christmas themed activities and resources that can be used by the whole school. There is something for everyone! Christmas quizzes, advent calendar, Christmas bingo, Christmas Happy Families, Christmas Around the World presentations, Christmas clip art, Christmas English resources, Winter posters and presentation. Click on the individual resource links for further details. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 21- page workbook and a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on Entry Level 1 writing component - punctuate simple sentences with a capital letter and full stop. The workbook includes 6 explanation pages, 12 worksheets (with answers), 2 progress checks and a certificate of achievement. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack. Tasks and activities include: Recognising and writing lower case letters Recognising and writing capital letters Starting sentences with a capital letter Marking the end of sentences with a full stop Correcting sentences Punctuating two simple sentences Writing a simple sentence The PowerPoint lesson explains how to punctuate a simple sentence with capital letters and full stops. It provides many opportunities for students to practise this skill. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 Resource Bundle This bundle contains age-appropriate, materials and resources to deliver the reading, writing, spelling and speaking and listening components of English Functional Skills. It covers the entire specification for Entry Level 1. The bundle includes ten workbooks and five PowerPoint lessons. Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Resource Bundle The bundle contains nine, editable workbooks and six PowerPoint lessons.The bundle contains thirteen workbooks and five PowerPoint Lessons. Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Resource Bundle This bundle covers the entire specification for Entry Level 3. It contains nine, editable workbooks and six PowerPoint lessons. More Entry Level English Resources More Entry Level Resources

This bundle includes six PowerPoint lessons on punctuation - parenthesis (commas, dashes, brackets), commas to clarify meaning, colons, semicolons, hyphens and the ellipsis. All the PowerPoints clearly explain the functions of each punctuation mark and how they are used. Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoints for pupils to identify when they should be used and to place them correctly in writing. All the PowerPoints contain links to short videos that also explain and give example of how they are used. Parenthesis - 55 slides The Ellipsis - 45 slides Hyphens - 60 slides Colons - 60 slides Semicolons - 45 slides Commas to Clarify Meaning-50 slides If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Punctuation Workbooks Bundle

This resource contains the first 300 high-frequency words worksheets. There are 90 differentiated worksheets. They are ideal for spelling practice and homework. 1. The first set is the most challenging and requires pupils to use the words in a sentence. 2. The second set contains just the words for spelling (no sentences). This resource is also suitable for SEN pupils who have yet to master the spelling of high-frequency words. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Spelling Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains two PowerPoint lessons on using the colon and semicolon appropriately in writing. They are both fully editable. The colons PowerPoint contains 60 slides and the semicolons PowerPoint contains 40 slides. The PowerPoints explain when and how colons and semicolons are used. They provide many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using these punctuation marks correctly. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Colons - 13 Page Workbook Semicolons - Set of 7 Worksheets More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains: 1. A PowerPoint lesson on the indefinite articles/ determiners 'a' and 'an' including exception to the rule words. 2. A set of 12 worksheets on 'a' or 'an' (with answers). 3. Information Sheets – How To Use ‘a’ or ‘an’ and a table of rules and exception words. PowerPoint This is a fully editable, 100 slide PowerPoint lesson on how to use the indefinite articles 'a' or 'an'. It explains the basic rules and also addresses the exceptions - heir, honour, hour, unicorn, one etc. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide which article is needed. Set of Worksheets This resource contains 12 worksheets. Tasks include: 1. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at word level 2. Choosing 'a' or 'an' at sentence level 3. Composing sentences containing 'a' or 'an' Information Sheets These information sheets contain explanations and examples on how to determine which article is needed before words. There is also a handy table of 'exception to the rule' words. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains three presentations on Lent, Pancake Day / Mardi Gras. So Why Do We Have Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? This is an informative and fully editable 42 slide PowerPoint presentation on Lent and Easter. It includes all the significant events: Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day, Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday, The Last Supper, Judas' Betrayal, Good Friday, The Crucifixion, Easter Sunday. There is a hyperlink to a video about the key events during the period of Lent and Holy Week. Let Me Take You To The Mardi Gras This resource contains an informative 55-slide presentation on Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. The PowerPoint focuses on the meaning of Mardi Gras, its origins, the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras. It also has hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. There is also a link to Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be used before the start of the assembly. Flippin' Pancakes This is a 35 slide presentation on fascinating and fun-filled facts about pancakes and Pancake Day. The PowerPoint makes reference to the biggest pancake ever, the most flips of a pancake, the highest pancake toss, the most pancakes made by an individual, the most pancakes eaten by an individual, the most pancakes made by a team of people, the total number of eggs used on Pancake Day, the most-watched Pancake Day video (Pingu) with hyperlinks to video, the biggest crowd of people taking part in tossing pancakes with hyperlinks to the event, the famous pancake race that takes place on Shrove Tuesday in Olney, Buckinghamshire with hyperlinks to the race. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Lent and Easter Resources You may also be interested in: **[Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/special-days-assembly-presentation-bundle-twenty-amazing-assemblies-for-just-pounds-20-11639657)** Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains: Set 1 Worksheets This resource contains a set of 14 differentiated worksheets on using full stops to demarcate sentences. Tasks include: Placing full stops at the end of simple sentences Placing full stops in writing containing several sentences Placing full stops in short paragraphs Composing own sentences Correcting sentences in which the full stops have been incorrectly placed Correction key included. Set 2 Worksheets A Set of 15 Worksheets Task 1 - Pupils rewrite a short paragraph (about 100 words) placing full stops and capital letters in the correct places. The content is designed to be engaging and about characters who the pupils ought to be able to identify with. Task 2- Pupils complete a short comprehension about the paragraph answering in full sentences with a capital letter at the beginning and full stop at the end. Task 3 - Involves pupils writing a short paragraph about a character. A 40 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This resource contains a 40 slide PowerPoint lesson presented by the punctuation character - the 'Full Stop' explaining how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. It also clearly demonstrates that a capital letter is needed at the start of a sentence. Ample opportunities are provided throughout the PowerPoint for pupils to decide where the full stops and capital letters should go. These resources are appropriate for older SEN / ESL / Entry Level students who find sentence demarcation challenging. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains 47 worksheets on similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration. Resource 1: Similes and Metaphors Worksheets - Set of 13 Resource 2: Personification Worksheets - Set of 16 Resource 3: Alliteration Worksheets - Set of 18 For more detailed information click on the resource links. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Figurative Language Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains 69 differentiated worksheets on words ending in the suffixes -tion, -sion,- ssion and -cian. For more detailed information click on the individual links. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in accompanying PowerPoint lessons: -tion, -sion,- ssion and -cian Suffixes PowerPoint Lessons More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains: 1. A 50 slide PowerPoint lesson presentation on the silent letters 'k' and 'g' in words containing 'kn' and 'gn'. 2. A set of 18 differentiated worksheets to reinforce the reading and spelling of words containing the silent letters ''k' and 'g'. 3. A set of 8 differentiated spelling practice worksheets. Ideal for homework. For more information click on the individual resource links. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains three pi-themed resources that are ideal for Pi Day on 14th March. Pi and Pi Day PowerPoint presentation Pi dingbats game Pi Day puzzle pack Click on the individual links for further details. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Pi Day Resources For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains: 1. A fully editable, 45 slide PowerPoint lesson on the National Curriculum Year 2 Homophone / Near Homophone list including the following words – there/ their/ they're, here/ hear, see/ sea, bare/ bear, one/ won, sun / son, two / to / too, be/ bee, blue/ blew, night/ knight. The PowerPoint includes an explanation of the meaning of the homophones, examples and opportunities for pupils to decide which is the correct homophone. 2. A set of 10 worksheets on Year 2 homophones / near homophones. Tasks include choosing the correct homophones and using homophones in sentences. 3. A set of four spelling practice worksheets on Year 2 homophones. These resources are appropriate for Year 2 pupils and older SEN / ESL students who have yet to master the basics in spelling and phonics. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Homophone Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains resources on the semicolon. The contents include: 1. A fully editable, 40-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons appropriately in writing in: linking two related sentences / independent clauses. complex lists. sentences containing conjunctive adverbs It contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise placing semicolons appropriately. 2. A 12 page workbook that includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on semicolons. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains six PowerPoint lessons on the following punctuation devices: The Possessive Apostrophe The Apostrophe for Omission Commas in Lists The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark Inverted Comma (Speech Marks) Full Stops The Possessive Apostrophe This is an editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on the possessive apostrophe. It explains how to use the apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns. The PowerPoint provides lots of examples and opportunities for students to use the apostrophe appropriately. The presentation also includes a hyperlink to a short video on the apostrophe for possession. The Apostrophe for Omission This is a 50 slide PowerPoint lesson on the apostrophe for contraction / omission. It explains how to use the apostrophe in contracted words. This resource will help students to use apostrophes appropriately in their written work and to improve their punctuation skills. The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short video explaining how to use the apostrophe for contraction. Commas in Lists This is 35-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how to use the comma in lists in sentences. There are opportunities for pupils to insert the comma in the correct place. There are also opportunities for pupils to identify where the comma has been misplaced. The Question Mark and Exclamation Mark This editable, 52-slide PowerPoint lesson on the question mark and exclamation mark explains when these punctuation marks are used and gives many examples. It also provides opportunities for pupils to decide the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence - exclamation mark, question mark or full stop. The PowerPoint also contains two hyperlinks to short videos about the question mark and the exclamation mark. Inverted Comma (Speech Marks) This editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks) demonstrates how to: use inverted commas to enclose direct speech punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech punctuate split speech set out dialogue in writing use interesting words to replace ‘said’ Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech. Full Stops This 50-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how and when to use the full stop and why it is important to place it accurately in writing. It also clearly demonstrates that a capital letter is needed at the start of a sentence. Ample opportunities are provided throughout the PowerPoint for pupils to decide where the full stops and capital letters should go. Click on the individual links for further details These resources are suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils and older SEN pupils who find sentence demarcation and punctuation challenging. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Punctuation PowerPoint Lessons and Workbooks Bundle This resource contains all the PowerPoint lessons and six workbooks containing 98 worksheets in total. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This bundle contains resources for using the colon and semicolon appropriately in writing. The bundle includes: Colons - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using colons appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on semicolons. Colons - 13 Page Workbook This workbook includes five information sheets and eight worksheets on using colons appropriately. Semicolons - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson This is an editable, 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons in writing. The presentation explains when and how they are used in linking two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on semicolons. Semicolons - 12-Page Workbook This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on using semicolons appropriately in writing. Click on the individual links for further details. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More English Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide