Some activities we used in Early Years linked to the story 'The Papaya that Spoke' using talk for writing. Children used actions to retell the story, made story maps then innvoated the story to create a new story 'the strawberry that spoke.'
A literacy/phonics lesson for Reception children which I used in autumn term on the story Room on the Broom. I used this for a lesson observation which was graded outstanding.
Some lesson plans for Literacy and Numeracy which I used over a 3 week block on the story The Three Little Pigs. Also included are some activities and worksheets used e.g speech bubbles, wanted poster and piggy banks.
Literacy and Numeracy planning ideas for mixed abilities which we used in a Early Years Unit. Also included are some of the worksheets used and activities e.g describing characters, story map template, adding bears, making porridge etc.
A selection of activities used in early years linked to the book Dear Zoo. Maths activities include weighing the animals using numicon and literacy activities include using talk for writing actions, drawing story maps and innovating the story.
Planning for Nursery children using the text The Little Red Hen. Includes literacy and numeracy activities, other area planning and ideas for child initiated play.
Literacy planning for Year 1 linked to the story 'The Very Greedy Bee.' Includes story writing, labelling, letters and invitations. Also an outdoor lesson.