Introduction to space topic and letter writing. Letter format for studying how a letter is written. Encouraging independent letter writing from an imaginery setting.

Pictorial instructions to make a jam sandwich - ideal for Foundation Stage/KS1.

Worksheet with long-winded instructions on how to play a board game. Children to re-write the short and clear instruction underneath, ensuring it begins with a bossy (imperative) verb. Can be easily differentiated for your children's needs.

A word mat split into sections to mirror the VCOP display board. Using VCOP superhero images courtesy of butterbeer and ilovemarmite This wordmat goes alongside the story Elmer and the Lost Teddy, to help children write their own version of the story.

Children to design own twisted version of the Three Little Pigs, thinking of different ways the story could change (character names, house materials, how the were destroyed, any catchphrases used, and how the story end). Can be used as a story plan, or just as a scaffold before writing the story.

Bingo board game for 1-4 players learning set 1 of Phase 2 Letters and Sounds phonics. Uses words containing the satpin graphemes. Can be printed either at A4 or A5 size. Designed to be used with counters. Could complete as a line/row or whole board for the winner.

Weekly spellings using the phoneme /ar/. Designed to be printed double sided and stuck into a homework diary - useful for parents, so they can help with Phonics alternate graphemes. Thanks to Phonicsplay.com for the idea for the back with the Best bet for spelling.

Weekly spellings using the phoneme /air/. Designed to be printed double sided and stuck into a homework diary - useful for parents, so they can help with Phonics alternate graphemes. Thanks to Phonicsplay.com for the idea for the back with the Best bet for spelling.

A KS1 instruction template for writing a recipe. Includes sections for equipment, ingredients, method. The second page (photographs and then an evaluation) are for after following the instructions!

Practise writing the alphabet by shape. Focus on the size of letters - ascenders and descenders.

A PowerPoint to introduce the topic of robots and machines. What are robots, what do they do, what are they made of and design your own robot of the future. Text content thanks to Idaho Public Television Dialogue 4 Kids.

Story by Jill Murphy. Lovely story to begin Mother's Day discussions and activities.

Thanks to Miss Chief for some content.\nA 5 day lesson plan PowerPoint based on nonsense nursery rhymes and poems. 3 days looking at On the Ning Nang Nong by Spike Milligan, focusing on rhyming words, repetition, alliteration.

A short PowerPoint to introduce comic strips to children. Looking at the different features such as caption boxes, speech bubbles, thought bubbles, action words. Links well with the topic of Superheroes.

A PowerPoint book all about the original Justice League of America: Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, The Flash & Batman.\nPowerPoint version has a Contents and Index, and links from the Contents page to the information.

What is a mermaid? Information on Hans Christian Andersen and The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, as well as the Disney animation.

A 2 page flipchart showing the ground, grass and sky behind the one-armed robot letters, then a page of handwriting paper to model how to write them. A separate sheet of handwriting paper for kids to practice on.

F2 Reception medium term plan on plants and animals. PPt presentation. Linked to Leicester City SACRE RE unit, but encompasses RE, PSED, CL, UW. Content covers planting seeds, why humans needs plants and animals, life cycles and Easter.

To be used as a guided reading comprehension activity alongside Collins Big Cat book The Sun and the Moon. Focus phonemes, tricky word and speed words. Cloze activity questions. Child to draw a picture of the sun or moon and write facts in sentences/captions.

Print each different grapheme on a different colour. Children take 1 of each grapheme and make a silly sentence using all 4 cards. They can then practice writing the sentence as an extension!