**3 colourful A4 word mats covering the First 300 High-Frequency and Common Words from the DfE Letters and Sounds materials. ** WHAT’S INCLUDED? Mat 1: First 100 High-Frequency Words Mat 2: Common Words 101–200 Mat 3: Common Words 201–300 Words arranged alphabetically for quick reference Bright, child-friendly A4 landscape design UK English FIND IT • READ IT • SPELL IT • CHECK IT A simple classroom reference to support: Phonics • Reading • Spelling • High-frequency words • Common words • Word recognition • Writing • Vocabulary • Literacy • SPaG Useful for EYFS, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, KS1 and KS2, including independent writing, spelling practice, phonics consolidation, intervention, SEND support, literacy stations, classroom displays and home learning. The word lists are based on the First 100 High-Frequency Words and Next 200 Common Words** published in the DfE Letters and Sounds materials, organised alphabetically to help children find words quickly. 300 words • 3 mats • One easy-reference resource Find it. Read it. Spell it. Check it. 3 PDF Colour print mats.

**3 KS2 SPaG reference mats covering adjectives, verbs, adverbs and punctuation — ideal for grammar lessons, vocabulary development and independent writing. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Adjectives Mat – adjective vocabulary and stronger word choices Verbs & Adverbs Mat – verbs, adverbs and precise vocabulary alternatives Punctuation Mat – punctuation marks, meanings and examples Clear, child-friendly quick-reference layouts UK English QUICK SPaG & WRITING SUPPORT Designed to help children find information independently, improve vocabulary and make better writing choices. Supports: SPaG • Grammar • Punctuation • Adjectives • Verbs • Adverbs • Vocabulary • Creative Writing • Sentence Writing • Editing • Proofreading** Perfect for KS2, Years 3–6, English lessons, literacy, writing tables, classroom displays, intervention, SEND support, independent writing and home learning**. Print and laminate for an easy-reference resource children can use again and again. 3 mats • Essential SPaG • Better vocabulary • Stronger writing 3 PDF Black and white print resource mats - double-sided print recommended Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience.

**An excellent resource for teaching times-tables, multiplication, multiplication facts and other number patterns. ** **Pack includes: ** 5 Page Teacher Guidance Booklet ‘10 Ways to Use a Multiplication Square’, ideas for lessons and activities. 11 multiplication square worksheets for learning the 2 to 12 times-tables. Multiplication square for colouring in activities. Full colour multiplication square highlighting each time-table in a different colour. Empty multiplication square for children to complete. File Info: PDF printable worksheets in black & white and colour. Download to print. KS2 Mathematics - Multiplication

KS2 Conjunction Worksheets | Pen Detectives Level 4 | Sentence Correction & Detective Challenge A complete, progressive conjunction resource that turns grammar practice into a detective investigation! WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Teacher Guidance Sheets with ideas for lessons and progression • 4 progressive conjunction sentence-correction worksheets • 36 sentence-correction activities • 3 Detectives Challenge worksheets • Teacher Answer Sheets • Case Closed Certificate • Engaging jewellery theft detective investigation • Conjunction practice using and, but, because, so, or, if, although, when and while Pen Detectives Level 4 gives KS2 pupils structured practice in choosing and using conjunctions while developing sentence construction, editing, proofreading and reasoning skills. Instead of simply filling in missing words, pupils become detectives! They must identify the conjunction that makes the sentence meaningful, then progress to reconstructing torn and muddled witness and suspect statements to solve a jewellery theft. PROGRESSIVE CONJUNCTION PRACTICE The four main worksheets gradually increase in difficulty: Worksheet 1: Introduces and, but and because through simple sentence correction. Worksheet 2: Provides further practice with conjunctions in longer sentences. Worksheet 3: Introduces a wider range of conjunctions, including so, or, if, although, when and while. Worksheet 4: Challenges pupils to select multiple conjunctions within longer, more complex sentences. ** THE DETECTIVES CHALLENGE** The investigation continues with 3 follow-up detective worksheets. Pupils must piece together torn witness and suspect statements, select appropriate conjunctions and use their reading and reasoning skills to reconstruct the evidence. The challenge progresses from shorter statements to a full reconstructed statement, making it an ideal extension for pupils who are ready to apply their conjunction knowledge in context. WHAT WILL PUPILS PRACTISE? • Using conjunctions accurately • Choosing conjunctions according to meaning • Joining ideas and clauses • Identifying addition, contrast, reason, result, choice, time and condition • Constructing complete sentences • Editing and proofreading • Reading carefully for meaning • Reconstructing written evidence • Explaining and justifying choices PERFECT FOR • KS2 grammar and punctuation lessons • Classroom practice • Independent work • Homework • Revision and consolidation • Intervention • Early finishers • Pair and group activities • Extension work Suggested age: 7–11 years Suggested stage: KS2 Format: Printable PDF, black and white Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience, Pen Detectives resources combine essential grammar skills with engaging detective investigations that encourage pupils to read, think, correct and solve. CAN YOUR DETECTIVES CRACK THE CASE? The clues are waiting. The conjunctions are missing. The case is yours to solve!

**KS2 Year 5 Spelling & Vocabulary – 36 Weekly Tests ** Build confident spellers and expand vocabulary with this 36-week Upper KS2 Spelling & Vocabulary resource, aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Each week includes 10 carefully selected spelling words, child-friendly meanings, five practice opportunities for every word, and a “Use It!” activity where pupils use three new words in their own sentences. ✔ 36 weeks of spelling practice ✔ 72 spelling worksheets ✔ 360 spelling & vocabulary words ✔ Child-friendly definitions ✔ 5× spelling practice for every word ✔ Sentence-writing activities ✔ Progressive difficulty ✔ National Curriculum aligned Ideal for KS2 classwork, homework, morning work or intervention More than a spelling test – a complete weekly spelling and vocabulary routine!

KS2 Year 3 & 4 Spelling & Vocabulary – 36 Weekly Tests Build confident spellers and expand vocabulary with this 36-week KS2 Spelling & Vocabulary resource, aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Each week includes 10 carefully selected spelling words, child-friendly meanings, five practice opportunities for every word, and a “Use It!” activity where pupils use three new words in their own sentences. ✔ 36 weeks of spelling practice ✔ 72 Spelling Worksheets 360 spelling & vocabulary words ✔ Child-friendly definitions ✔ 5× spelling practice for every word ✔ Sentence-writing activities ✔ Progressive difficulty ✔ National Curriculum aligned Ideal for KS2 classwork, homework, morning work or intervention More than a spelling test – a complete weekly spelling and vocabulary routine!

KS2 Year 6 Spelling & Vocabulary – 36 Weekly Tests Build confident spellers and expand vocabulary with this 36-week Upper KS2 Spelling & Vocabulary resource, aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Each week includes 10 carefully selected spelling words, child-friendly meanings, five practice opportunities for every word, and a “Use It!” activity where pupils use three new words in their own sentences. ✔ 36 weeks of spelling practice ✔ 72 spelling worksheets ✔ 360 spelling & vocabulary words ✔ Child-friendly definitions ✔ 5× spelling practice for every word ✔ Sentence-writing activities ✔ Progressive difficulty ✔ National Curriculum aligned Ideal for Upper KS2 classwork, homework, morning work or intervention More than a spelling test – a complete weekly spelling and vocabulary routine!

**KS2 KS3 Adjectives – Pen Detectives Level 9 Sentence Improvement Worksheets ** Pen Detectives Level 9 includes 4 differentiated adjective sentence improvement/correction worksheets designed to help children identify adjectives, improve sentences and understand how changing adjectives can change their meaning. Each worksheet continues a detective story about an imposter secretly sabotaging the school’s athletics club, with children using their adjective skills to uncover clues and help identify the culprit. Activities gradually increase in difficulty, making this resource ideal for developing adjective recognition, vocabulary, sentence formation, proofreading and editing skills. Designed for children aged 7–11 and 11–14, these worksheets provide structured practice in identifying adjectives, adding their own descriptive words and changing adjectives to alter the meaning of sentences. The four worksheets build on one another, encouraging children to follow the clues, examine the evidence and become part of the investigation. Learning Objectives Children will practise: Identifying adjectives in sentences Adding their own adjectives to improve sentences Choosing stronger and more precise adjectives Changing adjectives to alter meaning Correcting and rewriting sentences Editing and proofreading Perfect for: KS2 and KS3 classroom work, homework, intervention, independent practice and English/grammar lessons. File Info: 4x PDF printable black & white worksheets

KS2 Punctuation Revision Worksheets | SPaG Sentence Correction | Pen Detectives Level 6 KS2 punctuation revision worksheets and writing activities covering capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas and conjunctions. A fun detective-themed SPaG revision pack for ages 7–11. WHAT’S INCLUDED? 8 progressive punctuation revision worksheets 3 Detective Challenge writing activities Teacher Answer Sheets Teacher Guidance Case Closed completion sheet PUNCTUATION REVISION WITH A DETECTIVE TWIST Children become Pen Detectives, spotting mistakes, correcting sentences and applying their punctuation skills to increasingly challenging activities. Revises key skills from Pen Detectives Levels 1–5: Capital letters • Full stops • Question marks • Exclamation marks • Commas • Conjunctions • Sentence correction • Editing • Proofreading • Independent writing Perfect for KS2, Years 3–6, SPaG, grammar and punctuation revision, morning work, intervention, homework, SATs preparation and independent learning. Age 7–11 | KS2 | Printable PDF | Black & White SPOT IT. CORRECT IT. PROVE IT. CASE CLOSED! Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience.

** KS2 Question Marks & Exclamation Marks Worksheets | Pen Detectives Level 3 | Punctuation & Sentence Correction** Turn punctuation practice into a detective mission! Pen Detectives Level 3 gives KS2 pupils four progressively challenging worksheets to practise using question marks (?) and exclamation marks (!) while identifying mistakes, correcting sentences and developing proofreading skills. Need a quick, low-prep punctuation resource for classroom practice, homework, revision or independent work? This print-and-use pack provides structured punctuation practice with an engaging detective theme. ** What’s included?** 4 progressive punctuation worksheets 32 sentence-correction questions *** 3 Detective Challenge punctuation application extension worksheets** Question mark and exclamation mark practice Increasingly challenging sentence structures Self-correction tick boxes Teacher Answer Key One-page Teacher Guide Detective-themed missions Extension opportunities Progressive Difficulty Mission 1: Identify and add missing question marks and exclamation marks. Mission 2: Apply the correct punctuation to a wider range of questions and exclamations. Mission 3: Correct punctuation in sentences containing multiple sentences and punctuation points. Mission 4: Apply punctuation accurately to increasingly challenging sentence combinations. What will pupils practise? Identifying questions Using question marks correctly Recognising exclamations Using exclamation marks correctly Correcting punctuation mistakes Rewriting sentences accurately Editing and proofreading Perfect for Classroom practice Independent work Homework Revision and consolidation Intervention Early finishers Grammar and punctuation lessons Suggested age: 7–11 years Suggested stage: KS2 Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience, Pen Detectives resources are designed to make essential grammar and punctuation practice engaging, structured and easy to use.

**** KS2 Commas Worksheets | Pen Detectives Level 5 | Comma Practice & Writing Challenges ****WHAT’S INCLUDED? 3 progressive comma worksheets 2 differentiated Detective Challenge writing tasks 3 Teacher Answer Sheets Detective Challenge guidance/answers Detailed Teacher Guidance Case Closed completion certificate Commas in lists, dates and introductory structures Sentence correction, proofreading and independent writing Teach, practise and master commas with Pen Detectives!** Pen Detectives Level 5: Comma Detective is a progressive KS2 punctuation pack that helps children understand where commas belong and why they are needed. Pupils progress from finding missing and incorrectly placed commas to using commas accurately within longer sentences and their own independent writing. ****DETAILED TEACHER GUIDANCE The included guidance clearly explains the comma uses covered, including: Commas in lists Commas after introductory words and phrases Commas after introductory clauses Commas with introductory date phrases and correct UK date punctuation Identifying unnecessary commas It also provides examples, teaching tips and practical support strategies for helping children understand comma placement rather than simply learning to “add a comma where you pause”. ****DETECTIVE CHALLENGES Two differentiated extensions move pupils from correction to application: Easy – My School Investigator: Children create correctly punctuated lists based on their own school. Harder – My Community Investigator: Children apply commas in lists and introductory structures while writing about their local community. ****CURRICULUM & SKILLS Supports KS2 English grammar, punctuation and writing, developing accurate punctuation, sentence construction, editing, proofreading and the application of grammar knowledge in pupils’ own writing. ****PERFECT FOR KS2 SPaG • Classroom teaching • Independent work • Revision • Intervention • Homework • Assessment • Extension Suggested age: 7–11 | Stage: KS2 Format: Printable PDF, black and white Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience. Can your pupils become Master Comma Detectives?

KS2 KS3 Apostrophes – Pen Detectives Level 10 Sentence Correction Worksheets Pen Detectives Level 10 includes 6 differentiated apostrophe worksheets designed to help children identify and correctly use apostrophes for contractions and possession. The first 4 worksheets follow a fun detective story about who destroyed the school’s minibeast collection, with children correcting apostrophe mistakes and using clues to help solve the mystery. Two bonus worksheets provide additional practice in identifying the words that make up contractions and learning how to form contractions correctly. All 6 worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, making this resource ideal for developing apostrophe skills, sentence formation, proofreading and editing. Designed for children aged 7–11 and 11–14, these worksheets provide structured practice in recognising the two main uses of apostrophes. Children work through the mystery, correct errors, identify contractions and possession, and build their confidence in forming and using contracted words. **Learning Objectives Children will practise: Identifying apostrophes for contractions Identifying apostrophes for possession Correcting apostrophe mistakes Identifying the words within contractions Forming contractions correctly Correcting and rewriting sentences Editing and proofreading Perfect for: KS2 and KS3 classroom work, homework, intervention, independent practice and English/grammar lessons. File Info: 6x PDF printable, black & white worksheets.

** KS2 Verbs & Adverbs Worksheets | SPaG, Grammar & Creative Writing | Pen Detectives Level 8** KS2 verbs and adverbs worksheets, SPaG activities and creative writing challenges for ages 7–11. This complete grammar pack helps pupils identify verbs and adverbs, replace weak verbs with stronger, more precise verbs, choose effective adverbs, develop vocabulary and apply their learning in independent writing. ****WHAT’S INCLUDED? 4 progressive KS2 verbs and adverbs worksheets 3 differentiated creative writing challenge worksheets Verb & Adverb Vocabulary Word Mat Teacher Guidance Teacher Answer Sheets Case Closed completion certificate Identifying verbs and adverbs Strong verbs and precise vocabulary Adverbs for meaning and effect Sentence improvement and editing Vocabulary development Creative and independent writing From identifying verbs and adverbs to using powerful vocabulary in their own writing! **File Info: ** 11 PDF Documents

**KS2 Nouns Worksheets | Pen Detectives Level 7 | Nouns, Proper Nouns & Writing Challenges ** ****WHAT’S INCLUDED? 3 progressive noun worksheets 2 differentiated Detective Challenge activities 3 Teacher Answer Sheets Detailed Teacher Guidance Case Closed completion certificate Common and proper nouns Identifying and replacing nouns Choosing specific and precise nouns Sentence improvement and independent writing **Turn noun practice into a detective mission! Pen Detectives Level 7: Noun Detectives takes children from identifying nouns and proper nouns to choosing more precise and interesting vocabulary in their own writing. ****PROGRESSIVE LEARNING Worksheet 1 – Noun Spotter: Identify, replace and add nouns. Worksheet 2 – Noun Detective: Find multiple nouns and proper nouns and make more interesting noun choices. Worksheet 3 – Noun Master: Replace vague, general nouns with more specific and precise vocabulary. The two creative challenges then move children into independent application through funny Nonsense Nouns and a Useless Witness Statement that needs improving. ****TEACHER GUIDANCE INCLUDED The detailed guidance explains what nouns are and the different types of nouns, including common, proper, concrete, abstract, collective, countable and uncountable nouns. It also includes teaching strategies, examples, differentiation ideas and fun classroom noun games, plus guidance on helping children choose more precise nouns to improve their writing. ****CURRICULUM & SKILLS Supports KS2 English grammar and writing through: Noun recognition • Proper nouns • Vocabulary development • Precise word choice • Sentence improvement • Editing • Independent writing ****PERFECT FOR KS2 SPaG • Grammar lessons • Revision • Independent work • Intervention • Homework • Assessment • Early finishers Suggested age: 7–11 | Stage: KS2 Format: Printable PDF, black and white Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience.

#KS2 Capital Letters & Full Stops Worksheets | Pen Detectives Level 1 | Punctuation & Sentence Correction Turn punctuation practice into a detective mission! Pen Detectives Level 1 gives KS2 pupils five progressively challenging worksheets to practise using capital letters and full stops while identifying mistakes, correcting sentences and developing proofreading skills. Need a quick, low-prep punctuation resource for classroom practice, homework, revision or independent work? This print-and-use pack provides structured sentence correction practice with an engaging detective theme. What’s included? 5 progressive punctuation worksheets 40 sentence-correction questions Capital letter and full stop practice Increasingly challenging sentence structures Self-correction opportunities 4 Detective Challenge punctuation application extension worksheets Teacher Answer Key One-page Teacher Guide Detective-themed activities Extension opportunities Progressive Difficulty Worksheet 1: Identify and correct missing capital letters and full stops in simple sentences. Worksheet 2: Apply capital letters and full stops to slightly longer sentences and familiar vocabulary. Worksheet 3: Correct punctuation in longer sentences containing conjunctions and more varied vocabulary. Worksheet 4: Apply punctuation accurately to more descriptive sentences containing additional information. Worksheet 5: Proofread longer KS2 sentences and identify all missing capital letters and full stops. What will pupils practise? Identifying where sentences begin Using capital letters correctly Using full stops correctly Correcting punctuation mistakes Rewriting sentences accurately Editing and proofreading Self-correcting their own work Perfect for Classroom practice Independent work Homework Revision and consolidation Intervention Early finishers Grammar and punctuation lessons Suggested age: 7–11 years Suggested stage: KS2 Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience, Pen Detectives resources are designed to make essential grammar and punctuation practice engaging, structured and easy to use.

Learn to read with sounds and pictures. Children choose the correct beginning, middle or end letter sound for each picture. Description: This pack includes 9 worksheets: 3x Beginning Letter Sounds; 3x Middle Letter Sounds; and 3x Last Letter Sounds. For early readers 4 - 7 years, KS1 and Foundation Stage (EYFS). The worksheets can be coloured in. File Info: Nine printable, black & white PDF worksheets.

Learn to read with sounds and pictures. Children choose the correct beginning sound for each picture. **Description: **This is the first worksheet in our Letter Sounds pack that includes 9 worksheets: 3x Beginning Letter Sounds; 3x Middle Letter Sounds; and 3x Last Letter Sounds. For early readers 4 - 7 years, KS1 and Foundation Stage (EYFS). The worksheets can be coloured in as an extension activity to practise pen control. File Info: A printable, black & white PDF worksheet.

** KS2 Capital Letters: Names & the Letter I Worksheets | Pen Detectives Level 2 | Punctuation & Sentence Correction ** Turn capitalisation practice into a detective mission! Pen Detectives Level 2 gives KS2 pupils three progressively challenging worksheets to practise using capital letters for people’s names and the pronoun I while identifying mistakes, correcting sentences and developing proofreading skills. Need a quick, low-prep punctuation resource for classroom practice, homework, revision or independent work? This print-and-use pack provides structured capitalisation practice with an engaging detective theme. What’s included? 3 progressive capitalisation worksheets 24 sentence-correction questions Capital letter practice for people’s names Capital I practice Increasingly challenging sentence structures Self-correction opportunities Teacher Answer Key One-page Teacher Guide Detective-themed activities Extension opportunities Progressive Difficulty Worksheet 1: Identify and correct missing capital letters in people’s names and the pronoun I. Worksheet 2: Apply capitalisation rules to sentences containing people’s names, place names and the pronoun I. Worksheet 3: Correct multiple capitalisation errors in longer sentences containing several names, places and uses of I. What will pupils practise? Capitalising names Using a capital I Recognising proper nouns Correcting capitalisation mistakes Rewriting sentences accurately Editing and proofreading Self-correcting their own work Perfect for Classroom practice Independent work Homework Revision and consolidation Intervention Early finishers Grammar and punctuation lessons Suggested age: 7–11 years Suggested stage: KS2 Created by an experienced UK primary teacher with 25+ years of classroom experience, Pen Detectives resources are designed to make essential grammar and punctuation practice engaging, structured and easy to use.

A 12x12 PDF printable Multiplication Square. Excellent resource for teaching times-tables, multiplying, multiplication facts, and other number patterns. Assists with teaching children age 7 to 14 years and above - KS2 KS3. Black & white for easy printing.