Primary literacy for early years resources

This free Back To School Quiz With A QR Code Twist! is perfect for that exciting first day back! It will help your students break the ice with fellow students, get to know their teacher and find their way around the classroom. So much fun using mobile devices too! I have included 2 versions in this pack: UK English Colour Version UK English Ink Saving Version This is the content of the introduction image: Welcome back to school! Let’s have some fun with this ‘back to school’ quiz. There are 10 questions to answer – they will help you find out some things about your teacher, your friends and your classroom. Scan the image on the page with your mobile device to find the question. Write your answers on the sheet. Take your time, try your best and most of all – have fun! Welcome back to school! Check the images to see a list of the 10 questions/tasks. CONTENT: Cover List of questions - if printing, remember to remove these! Introduction for students to read Ten questions/tasks Answer sheets TOU/Credits PAGE COUNT: 18 RELATED RESOURCES Free Resources Teacher’s Toolkit Free

Product Description A place called kindergarten Kindergarten Unit: Following worksheets are included: E L A Count the syllables (3 worksheets) Beginning sound (5 worksheets) Tracing words (5 worksheets) Characters in the story or not. (4 worksheets Tommy’s Character Traits Farm Animals’ Character Traits Story sequencing cards Coloring pages (7 worksheets) Science (4 worksheets) Animal sound, babies, Dandelion plant life cycle and label the plants Social Studies (2 worksheets) Vocabulary cards (18 Cards) Number cards (1 to 10) Math (6 worksheets)

I have another one of my CBCA Australia 2018 “Find Your Treasure” book week shortlisted books bookmark. This one is of the super book A Walk In The Bush by Gwyn Perkins, it is my depiction of a scene and also some images to colour in on the other. It comes as an A4 pdf with the two different scenes on the one page. I also have other book week activities too, so please check them out. Thank you. Also see link for my other book week activities here http://www.juniorprimarylibrary.com/bookweek18/aubookweek.html

I have another one of my CBCA Australia 2018 “Find Your Treasure” book week shortlisted books bookmarks. This one is of the super book Hark It’s Me Ruby Lee by Lisa Shanahan & Binny it is my depiction of a couple of scenes. It comes as an A4 pdf with the two different scenes on the one page. I also have other book week activities too, so please check them out. Thank you. Also see link for my other book week activities here http://www.juniorprimarylibrary.com/bookweek18/aubookweek.html

KS1 Literacy - Interactive Story Spinner - A Magic Night This interactive tool provides a fun way of generating the basis for a story. This is great tool to use for a group activity. Ask each group to spin the story spinner to generate a location, character and object for each part of the story. Then give groups some time to discuss ideas and how the story might unfold, before tasking pupils with carrying on and writing the story individually.

KS2 Literacy - Sunflower Lifecycle Sequencer (Simple) This is an interactive activity for pupils to sequence the stages of a sunflower’s lifecycle. This is a simple version containing four steps that need to be sequenced. Each picture has a written description with accompanying audio. Pupils are tasked with dragging the pictures into the cyclical diagram and placing them in the right order. Click the winder to rotate the images and press the play button to see and hear the sequence. This is a great resource to use as an introduction to sequencing and explanation writing.

KS2 Literacy - Sunflower Lifecycle Interactive Explanation Book This interactive book has bright, colourful illustrations and simple text to explain the lifecycle of a sunflower. For audio, just press the speaker icon to have the text read aloud. This is a great resource to use as the basis for a writing task. For example, ask pupils to take short notes and capture the vital information from the text. Students can then create their own explanation books using their own drawings.

KS1 Literacy - Seasons - Interactive Explanation Book This is an interactive storybook about the Seasons. This text is aimed at early reader level, which is ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This interactive also has full audio support. It is a great resource for whole-class reading or individual practice.

KS1 Literacy - Seasons Sequencer (Simple) This is an interactive activity for pupils to sequence the seasons. This is a simple version containing four steps that need to be sequenced. Each picture has a written description with accompanying audio. Pupils are tasked with dragging the pictures into the cyclical diagram and placing them in the right order. Click the winder to rotate the images and press the play button to see and hear the sequence. This is a great resource to use as an introduction to sequencing and explanation writing.

KS1 Literacy - Three Little Pigs Story Writing Frame Worksheet This worksheet consists of a storyboard for the traditional tale of ‘Three Little Pigs’, however there is no text or dialogue. Pupils are tasked with writing the story, using the images as prompts. Students are encouraged to explore adding description and dialogue as they retell the story in their own words. This is a great exercise for pupils to work on independently or in small groups. It can also form the basis for writing a longer piece of text.

KS1 Literacy - Three Little Pigs Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Three Little Pigs’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS2 Literacy - Frog Lifecycle Sequencer (Simple) This is an interactive activity for pupils to sequence the stages of a frog’s lifecycle. This is a simple version containing four steps that need to be sequenced. Each picture has a written description with accompanying audio. Pupils are tasked with dragging the pictures into the cyclical diagram and placing them in the right order. Click the winder to rotate the images and press the play button to see and hear the sequence. This is a great resource to use as an introduction to sequencing and explanation writing.

KS1 Literacy - Three Little Pigs Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Three Little Pigs’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS2 Literacy - Frog Lifecycle Interactive Explanation Book This interactive book has bright, colourful illustrations and simple text to explain the lifecycle of a frog. For audio, just press the speaker icon to have the text read aloud. This is a great resource to use as the basis for a writing task. For example, ask pupils to take short notes and capture the vital information from the text. Students can then create their own explanation books using their own drawings.

KS2 Literacy - Hedgehog Lifecycle Sequencer (Simple) This is an interactive activity for pupils to sequence the stages of hedgehog’s lifecycle. This is a simple version containing four steps that need to be sequenced. Each picture has a written description with accompanying audio. Pupils are tasked with dragging the pictures into the cyclical diagram and placing them in the right order. Click the winder to rotate the images and press the play button to see and hear the sequence. This is a great resource to use as an introduction to sequencing and explanation writing.

KS1 Literacy - The Gingerbread Man Story Writing Frame Worksheet This worksheet consists of a storyboard for the traditional tale of ‘The Gingerbread Man’, however there is no text or dialogue. Pupils are tasked with writing the story, using the images as prompts. Students are encouraged to explore adding description and dialogue as they retell the story in their own words. This is a great exercise for pupils to work on independently or in small groups. It can also form the basis for writing a longer piece of text.

KS1 Literacy - The Ginger Bread Man - Dominoes Game This is a traditional dominoes game. Simply print and cut out the dominoes cards for pupils to get playing. This is a great resource for use as a plenary.

KS1 Literacy - The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘The Gingerbread Man’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - The Gingerbread Man Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘The Gingerbread Man’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Josh’s Favourite Toy Interactive Storybook - Early Reader Level This is an interactive storybook for the Tes elements original story of ‘Josh’s Favourite Toy’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This interactive has full audio support, minimal direct speech and shorter sentences, as well as colourful illustrations. This is a great resource for whole-class reading or individual practice.

KS1 Literacy - Josh’s Cake Interactive Storybook - Early Reader Level This is an interactive storybook for the Tes elements original story of ‘Josh’s Cake’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This interactive has full audio support, minimal direct speech and shorter sentences, as well as colourful illustrations. This is a great resource for whole-class reading or individual practice.

KS1 Literacy - Harmeet’s Teddy Interactive Storybook - Early Reader Level This is an interactive storybook for the Tes elements original story of ‘Harmeet’s Teddy’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This interactive has full audio support, minimal direct speech and shorter sentences, as well as colourful illustrations. This is a great resource for whole-class reading or individual practice.

KS2 Literacy - Butterfly Lifecycle Storyboard Worksheet This worksheet has a sequenced storyboard of images for the lifecycle of a butterfly, including blank boxes to input text. Pupils are tasked with writing the explanation to each stage of the sequence, using the images as prompts. Encourage pupils to add key vocabulary and explore sentence structure, as they tell the lifecycle in their own words. This is a great exercise for pupils to work on independently or in small groups. This can also form the basis for writing a longer piece of text.

KS1 Literacy - Little Red Riding Hood Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS2 Literacy - Hedgehog Lifecycle Storyboard Worksheet This worksheet has a sequenced storyboard of images for the lifecycle of a hedgehog, including blank boxes to input text. Pupils are tasked with writing the explanation to each stage of the sequence, using the images as prompts. Encourage pupils to add key vocabulary and explore sentence structure, as they tell the lifecycle in their own words. This is a great exercise for pupils to work on independently or in small groups. This can also form the basis for writing a longer piece of text.

KS1 Literacy - Little Red Riding Hood Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Fox and Crow Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Fox and Crow’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Fox and Crow Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Fox and Crow’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Chicken Licken Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Chicken Licken’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - The Boy Who Cried Wolf Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Chicken Licken Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Chicken Licken’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - The Boy Who Cried Wolf Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Three Billy Goats Gruff Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Three Billy Goats Gruff’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Three Billy Goats Gruff Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Three Billy Goats Gruff’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Little Red Hen - Dominoes Game This is a traditional dominoes game. Simply print and cut out the dominoes cards for pupils to get playing. This resource is great for use as a plenary.

KS1 Literacy - Jack and the Beanstalk Text and Images - Reading Level A Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Jack and the Beanstalk Text and Images - Early Reader Level Explore text and images for the traditional tale of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. This text is pitched at early reader level, making it ideal for younger students, lower-ability learners or pupils with SEN. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - New Chapter for Jack and the Beanstalk - Story Template This printable template can be used for pupils to plan their own story based on the traditional tale of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. Pupils can use the template to plan their own versions of the story, using the prompts for help. This is a great resource to aid creative story writing.

KS1 Literacy - Vocabulary Mats for Creative Writing A helpful word bank for reference during writing tasks. This resource can be used to encourage pupils to explore different descriptive words during independent creative writing tasks.

KS1 Literacy - Three Little Pigs Scene Focus This is an interactive activity to focus on a specific scene at different points in the traditional tale of ‘Three Little Pigs’, and allows pupils to retell the story in their own way. Select a background for your scene, then add different objects and characters. Add text and dialogue in the form of captions, speech and thought bubbles. This is a great exercise for exploring scene development and description. It can be used on the whiteboard for a whole-class activity or set as an independent task.

KS1 Literacy - The Gingerbread Man Scene Focus This is an interactive activity to focus on a specific scene at different points in the traditional tale of ‘The Gingerbread Man’, and allows pupils to retell the story in their own way. Select a background for your scene, then add different objects and characters. Add text and dialogue in the form of captions, speech and thought bubbles. This is a great exercise for exploring scene development and description. It can be used on the whiteboard for a whole-class activity or set as an independent task.

KS2 Literacy - Butterfly Lifecycle Interactive Explanation Book This interactive book has bright, colourful illustrations and simple text to explain the lifecycle of a butterfly. For audio, just press the speaker icon to have the text read aloud. This is a great resource to use as the basis for a writing task. For example, ask pupils to take short notes and capture the vital information from the text. Students can then create their own explanation books using their own drawings.