Colour coded by word type, these word cards can be used for helping children to contruct sentences. Based on the Three Billy Goats Gruff model text (see my other resource) but can be used generally too. Just cut them up, mix them up and let the children build sentences

A mini Thesaurus resource for children to prompt them to avoid using “boring” words like “said” or “walked”. Offers synonyms for them to swap

A model text based on The Three Billy Goats Gruff that I created for my Year 1 class. We use Talk4Writing and this model text is an integral part for the children to be familiar with. It is a 5-part story that uses these story starters: Once upon a time, one day, unfortunately, fortunately, in the end. There are 2 files. One which has been created using Widgit to support children who need visuals.

Nothing seemed to exist to coincide with the Sunds Wite scheme for my Year 1 class. So, I spent hours making this as I needed something for the children to be able to reference while writing. I hope other teachers also find it useful.

8 lessons of Whole Class Reading based on the book, Elmer. Each lesson starts with vocabulary, then opportunity to develop fluency and has some questions. I used this with my Year 1 Class in Autumn term but could be adapted to use for EYFS or Y1 in Summer Term. Guided reading, whole class reading, KS1, EYFS, Elmer, comprehension, fluency.

4 Lessons based on Harry Potter for Year 6. To write to create suspense To write a formal letter To use apostrophes for possession and omission To use speech punctuation Lessons include a starter and plenary. Ks2