A progressive plan for gross motor core work ideas, moving into big arm movements, then smaller before leading into fine motor and pencil control. Strengthening children’s bodies, ready for them to become a writer. Easy to resource, using all things you have already in your classroom.

Easy to put together fine motor packs to use in class or to send home. Easy to resource ideas for a wide range of accessible fine motor exercises to get children ready for writing.

Name cards for children to use in provision to copy to be able to independently write their own names. Font appropriate for transcription purposes following new writing framework.

Using on my maths working wall, number of the week poster can be laminated and reused with whiteboard pen. Children or adults can fill in the information and keep the number displayed in the classroom for children to look at and talk about in provision.

A Talk 4 Writing own version of the story of The 3 Little Pigs. Lots of repetitive language for children to remember and be able to take part. A perfect introduction story into T4W approach.

Full medium term plan for Oliver’s Vegetables based on Talk 4 Writing approach. Document includes links to Development Matters Statements to ensure coverage of curriculum. Links to growing, fruit and veg tasting, story mapping, mini beasts and visiting an allotment. Also includes provision ideas for enhanced provision.

Includes links to Development Matters statements to ensure full coverage. RE, Technology, Understanding the world links and enhancements to provision ideas mapped out. Talk 4 Writing approach.

Talk 4 Writing version of story adapted for Reception/Y1 teaching of oral story to use with story map.

Fine motor activity for encouraging finger strength. Children use their pincer grip to manipulate the string into the different patterns. Top pattern given but you can add your own either using Word or draw freehand, depending on difficulty you want to give children. Easy to set up and resource - wool needed, laminate sheet and they are a great resource for your classroom!