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After 19 years at the chalk face, I have a very good idea of what works and what doesn't. The resources in my shop have all been designed and used by me throughout my career and have been tested on live children (none of whom were injured in the process) If you'd like to see a resource I haven't yet uploaded, please let me know as I probably have something useful tucked away (but bear with me, as I still work full time and we all know how many hours that means!)

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After 19 years at the chalk face, I have a very good idea of what works and what doesn't. The resources in my shop have all been designed and used by me throughout my career and have been tested on live children (none of whom were injured in the process) If you'd like to see a resource I haven't yet uploaded, please let me know as I probably have something useful tucked away (but bear with me, as I still work full time and we all know how many hours that means!)
KS2 Sun, Moon, Stars & Planets Resources, Games and Quizzes
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KS2 Sun, Moon, Stars & Planets Resources, Games and Quizzes

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A fun resource pack to complement the teaching of units on the planets/astronomy/sun/moon/stars. The pack includes the following: A guide to Stargazing A glossary of important words and terms Major constellations in the Northern Hemisphere Mnemonics to remember the planetary order Make your own constellations Moon Dough Recipe Maze Game + answers Multiple choice quiz + answers Phases of the moon flick book Speed of light quiz + answers True or false game + answers Fun quiz - 'What kind of astronomer are you?'
KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ADDITION & SUBTRACTION
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ADDITION & SUBTRACTION

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14 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: for the child to understand that addition is the inverse of subtraction and vice versa. Aim: for the child to use numbers to make a target number. Aim: for the child to recognise number bonds to 100 Aim: for the child to make a target number using addition Aim: for the child to choose numbers to complete an addition calculation Aim: for the child to add correctly to complete a picture. Aim: to understand the language of addition Aim: to practise finding the difference between two numbers by counting along a number line Aim: for the child to recognise the difference between a pair of numbers. Aim: for the child to be able to subtract single digits from 2 digit numbers mentally. Aim: to practise subtracting orally. Aim: for the child to subtract small amounts from a number until they reach zero Aim: for the child to use the answers to subtraction calculations to complete a game. Aim: For the child to recognise a sequence and continue it using subtraction
KS1 Phonics Booklet (2)
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KS1 Phonics Booklet (2)

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An engaging and valuable resource to develop phonics in the FS/KS1 classroom. This booklet is full of useful resources and could be used for group/targeted work in the classroom or sent home for homework tasks. Booklet consists of the following: Full instructions for using the resources (useful if the booklet is sent home) Instructions for using the resources CVC Matching Game - join the picture and sound Initial Blends Sheets x 5 worksheets Missing Short Vowel Sounds cards/matching pictures Word Building Game Phase 3 Decodable Word Pairs Phase 5 High Frequency Word Pairs Initial Blend Game: ‘br’, ‘pr’, ‘dr’ Rhyming Words Game Other Suggested Activities to further support phonic development (useful if the booklet is being sent home)
KS1/KS2 Dyscalculia Support Activities 100+
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KS1/KS2 Dyscalculia Support Activities 100+

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Over a hundred ideas designed to support children who have dyscalculia. The activities are split into KS1 and KS2 and are designed to be undertaken either as part of small group work or one to one. Each activity uses minimum resources and gives clear instructions on how to carry out and extend the child's ability.
KS2 Maths Intervention Games & Activities: MONEY
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games & Activities: MONEY

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12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to solve a real life money problem Aim: to accurately add amounts of money Aim: to solve real life money problems Aim: to add and subtract amounts of money from a total. Aim: to calculate change when paying Aim: to accurately pay for items Aim: to identify amounts and say which is the highest/lowest Aim: to recognise and match a total and the coins needed to make it. Aim: to match amounts of coins with their totals Aim: to make a total of money in several different ways Aim: to accurately make a given total Aim: for the child to recognise coins up to and including £1.00.
KS1 Missing vowel game
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KS1 Missing vowel game

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A game to assess understaning of a vowel in CVCC or CCVC words. Each word is clearly illustrated with a colourful picture and could be laminated to make a reusable resource or sent home for a fun homework task.
Place Value Workbook
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Place Value Workbook

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10 targeted activities to reinforce place value. Independent/paired work. Activities are based around the following areas: Identify values within 4 digit numbers Correctly position numbers on a number line Ordering numbers Decimal place value Recognise place value in larger numbers Order much larger numbers (6 digit)
KS2 Maths Intervention Games & Activities: TIME
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games & Activities: TIME

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12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to recognise and order the days of the week. Aim: to familiarise the child with the months of the year Aim: to familiarise the child with the months of the year Aim: to familiarise the child with the seasons of the year Aim: to familiarise the child with a real calendar Aim: for the child to know how many days there are in each month. Aim: to order events on a time line Aim: to reinforce what time certain events in the day happen. Aim: for the child to match written times with analogue clock faces. Aim: the child can recognise basic times on the analogue clock. Aim: For the child to quickly recognise different times shown on an analogue clock face. Aim: to familiarise the child with a written timetable
Split Digraph Flash Cards Game
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Split Digraph Flash Cards Game

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A set of split digraph words and pictures. I use them as a matching activity and as part of one to one sessions with some children.. They could also be laminated and used for independent work in the classroom.
Rhyming Words Game
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Rhyming Words Game

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A set of rhyming word cards, with initial sound identified. Useful for KS1 phonics sessions, one to one time or small group work
100 Happy Things - Summer Holidays
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100 Happy Things - Summer Holidays

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126 different ideas to keep children busy over the summer. The activities range from 'learn to juggle' to 'hide a note for someone you love' to 'write your name in the sand or mud' Children should choose up to 100 of their favourites (blanks supplied for them to write their own) and stick on a large piece of paper (title also supplied). They then have a list of boredom busters and, at the end of the holidays, a record of all the things they've done. Ideal end of term filler activity to keep them busy in a positive way!
KS1 Initial Sounds worksheets x 4
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KS1 Initial Sounds worksheets x 4

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4 KS1 worksheets which focus on the skill of identifying initial sounds. Colourful and engaging pictures, which could also be laminated and cut up to create a longer lasting resource. The worksheets could be used for small group work or sent home as homework.
KS1 Phonics Booklet (4)
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KS1 Phonics Booklet (4)

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An engaging and valuable resource to develop phonics in the FS/KS1 classroom. This booklet is designed to be used as a resource to prepare for the KS1 phonics screening checks. Booklet consists of the following: High Frequency Word Set 1 High Frequency Word Set 2 Pseudo Word Flashcards
KS1/KS2 Maths Games & Activities age 6 - 8
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KS1/KS2 Maths Games & Activities age 6 - 8

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A comprehensive set of activities to support mathematical development in key areas in upper KS1/Lower KS2. Each section provides 5 or 6 meaningful activites, designed to support and enhance development and there is also an optional extension/reinforcement activity included at the end of each section. An ideal resource to start lessons, small group work or reinforcement work with targeted groups or individuals. Areas covered: Days of the week Times in the day Coin Values Sorting correctly Number recognition Directions and instructions Number names Counting accurately Quantities Missing numbers/place value Memory/Memorising numbers Addition skills Subtraction skills
KS1 Phonics Booklet (3)
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KS1 Phonics Booklet (3)

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An engaging and valuable resource to develop phonics in the FS/KS1 classroom. This booklet is full of useful resources and could be used for group/targeted work in the classroom or sent home for homework tasks. Booklet consists of the following: Full instructions for using the resources (useful if the booklet is sent home) Split Digraph Picture Pairs - play matching games or use as an assessment tool CCVCC Word Cards - identify medial sounds Initial Blend Sheets - use as an assessment or in small group work Other Suggested Activities (useful if booklet is being sent home)
KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: DIRECTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: DIRECTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS

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12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: to familiarise the child with right and left instructions Aim: for the child to correctly follow and apply left and right instructions Aim: to familiarise the child with left and right Aim: for the child to use the direction of left and right when recording on paper. Aim: to reinforce to concept of left and right Aim: to reinforce left and right Aim: to work on short term memory and retention Aim: for the child to remember a longer amount of verbal information with or without visual prompts. Aim: for the child to follow instructions correctly Aim: for the child to remember longer instructions without visual prompts. Aim: for the child to follow instructions and remember sequences Aim: for the child to remember long sequences without visual prompts.
KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ESTIMATION & CALCULATOR USE
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KS2 Maths Intervention Games and Activities: ESTIMATION & CALCULATOR USE

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12 targeted activities which are designed to 'close the gap' in this key area of understanding. The activities are suitable for children in KS2 who may have gaps in their knowledge and understanding and would benefit from some intensive (but fun!) intervention work. The activities are designed to be carried out in a 1:1 situation, although very small groups would also be appropriate. They use minimal resources and take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to complete. Aims are as follows: Aim: To predict a calculation which will result in the target Aim: To understand mathematical language Aim: Understanding the symbols of the calculator. Aim: To understand mathematical language Aim: to familiarise the child with the operations of the calculator. Aim: To correctly use the four operations to produce a correct answer Aim: for the child to recognise different weights and order accordingly Aim: for the child to quickly estimate 2 numbers of dots, and say which group has most. Aim: for the child to make a reasonable estimation of number of a range of items. Aim: for the child to estimate length and then order lengths accurately. Aim: for the child to make reasonable estimations of length and time Aim: for the child to round two numbers in order to give an estimation.
Preconceptions and Judging
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Preconceptions and Judging

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A lesson plan for a Citizenship or PSHE session which focuses on how we have preconceptions about people based on what they look like. A picture activity to prompt discussion, a PowerPoint presentation to accompany it and a lesson plan with ideas for further activities in this area.
126 Conversation Starters for Children
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126 Conversation Starters for Children

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A set of 126 different thought-provoking open-ended conversation starters designed to promote good speaking and listening skills. The slips can be cut out and placed in a box for PSHE work or the PowerPoint could be used to stimulate short, persuasive writing tasks or class-based discussions and debates.