I have created another mock phonics screening test, in the format used with a tick sheet (front cover) Thank you to all those who left nice comments on the last one I uploaded...it does motivate me to upload more so please if you use my resources, leve feedback!

Questions about Kenn Nesbitt's poem &'Pets&';

Here are the real and pseudo given by the gov. for mock screening. There are 40 words, 20 of each. Use flashcards for children to read. A lot of time goes into my resources, if you find them useful and they save you time then please leave a comment or review...thank you! p.s I have made a second mock paper with alternative words, can be found in my resources.

Powerpoint with various ideas linked to book and some worksheets. Was used for book week. Also a homework sheet linked to Roald Dahl and directional language. Please do review or rate my resources. Thank you :)

Used as independent work in our swamp area. Differntiated by adding some words/initial sounds. Really simple resource...just saves time!

See 1 and 2 for more info.

1. Answers to 2 2. A passage from 'George Begins to Make the Medicine&' with several mistakes. Chn can either correct on paper or copy passage out correcting. Good way for chn to start thinking about checking their own work. 3. Powerpoint looking at the verbs in the book with a related verb task to do in books. 4. Simple storyboard worksheet 5. Long list of verbs for more able chn to select from when doing activity on powerpoint (above) 6. Self-assessment for books relating to activity in no.3 7. Fill in Dahl&';s missing face. 8. Fill in Quentin's face.

Just a quickie to save some time...used for writing assessment to take to a moderation meeting. First sheet has note and name on, second sheet is just blank lines.

A fun and engaging activity pack. These 10 lessons can be done individually or stretched into longer learning journeys. Planning - a brief description of 10 cross-curricular activities linked to: art, English, maths, history and geography. Activities - resources linked to Anglo-Saxon times, including writing coded messages in Runes, understanding the story of St. Cuthbert and designing a Sutton Hoo mask. There is also a useful list of Anglo-Saxon related websites attached. If you do have any questions or need any support, please send me a message. *My resources always take me a lot of time and effort to create so I hope that they help to save you some precious time - please do review my resources. Thank you!*

An engaging tale surrounding the themes of: bullying, self-esteem and friendship. This story is a great tool for PSHE lessons, assemblies or English lessons. Pupils will follow Quinn on his adventure of self-discovery. I have written the story to include a whole host of interesting language devices, including alliteration and repetition, which can be discussed and pupils can imitate in their own similar story.

I already have two free mock phonics screening tests in my free resources. If you have already used those, here is an option for a brand new (2016) edition. The test is laid out as the STA lay theirs out. There are 40 words: 20 real and 20 pseudo. There is also a tick sheet to record pupils’ answers and a class record sheet. I would advise carrying out several mock screening checks so that the children are comfortable with the format. Also, this allows you to find individual or common areas for development and plan your phonics sessions accordingly. As a school, we have had extremely good phonics screening results, 80-90%. This resource could also be printed off as a booklet and given as homework to encourage families to support their children in working towards passing the phonics screening. My resources always take me a lot of time and effort to create so I hope that they help to save you some precious time - please do review my resources. Thank you!

Read 'Flat Stanley Actvities&' which gives you 20 ideas of activities you may like to do related to the story of Flat Stanley. If you have other ideas please do leave them as a comment so other users can build up a bank of activities.

Write a description of the tropical jungle in the lovely book, The Tin Forest. Brilliant for use of adjectives. Sheet comes with writing checklist that can be adapted depending on lesson focus. Also there is a leaflet for comparing the two different settings. Our audience and purpose was that the old man has found a wife. She wants to live in the tin forst as she thinks it's easier to manage, he wants to live in the jungle as he waited for so long for something to grow. Please leave a review/comment if you like the resource...Thank you!

Just to use for ideas. I have copied and pasted the last, general comment that I used on the end of year report to parents. Might just give NQTs a few ideas if you're stuck. They are generally very positive in line with the expectations of my current school. Also some general strengths and targets (again which my current report form asks for). Sorry it&'s slightly patchy - it&';s done for my class and their levels.

Two slightly different book templates for children to create their own scaffolded book. Includes space for writing, page numbers and title/author/image on front cover.

Used on display, children write captions about any topic. We linked it to Rights Respecting, took photos of children standing to the side and then the speech bubble coming from their mouths.

An overview of the year can be easily chopped and changed as links become apparent. Useful to see thing on paper altogether.

I am a fan of the slow writing technique by David Didau, www.learningspy.co.uk Here is a presentation on slow writing, which I created for a staff meeting. It goes through: -what slow writing is -how slow writing is beneficial -an example of slow writing -two activities for staff to complete -how teachers can experiment and take the research further I have also created two examples of objectives slow writing for every year group (year 1 - 6) based on the current national curriculum. These can be used straight away in class or can easily be adapted to suit individual classes/pupils. I spend a great deal of time making resources and hope they save you time! Any questions, amendment suggestions or feedback are always greatly received. Thank you!

Slightly different pages for children to make a book, we are reading Elephant and Bad Baby - now the children are going to create their own book with a similar story. So we have photocopied these pages (double-sided) so children can use as many or as few as you wish. At end of lesson children created a really attractive, eye-catching front cover and wrote a blurb. May take several lessons. Can be used for a lot of other subjects. Hoping it saves you some time.

I created a surgey role-play area within my classroom and linked it with Literacy. The children can dress as a doctor or nurse and then 'mend' the sentences. We have a big box with all of the 'poorly' sentences in, children pick one out and write the sentence on the sheet correcting VCOP. Some sentences for BA, some for A and some for AA.