Ready to use resources, differentiated for a range of abilities. Creative activities designed to engage and challenge. Lessons inspired by a decade teaching in highly competitive prep schools and now by my two sons and the home learning I do with them. Always motivated to provide visually appealing and interactive resources. Download a free activity now to delight your class or children.
Ready to use resources, differentiated for a range of abilities. Creative activities designed to engage and challenge. Lessons inspired by a decade teaching in highly competitive prep schools and now by my two sons and the home learning I do with them. Always motivated to provide visually appealing and interactive resources. Download a free activity now to delight your class or children.
Practising the concept of 1 more? Is drawing a motivating aspect or one that also needs encouraging? This set of worksheets provides a simple and short creative activity to keep practising these important skills. 6 versions of draw 1 more including shape, fruit, vehicle, nature and animal themes. Great for using as morning work, an after school activity or for learning support. Different versions can be used over a period of time with an individual or provide choice for a group or class of children.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 6 page colour PDF
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and use as required
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home, morning work, after school activity, learning support etc.
Also available: free seasonal versions – Christmas, Easter and Halloween
A reflective all about me activity suitable for end of Year 5 (transition/meet your new class day) or start of Year 6. Children draw a self-portrait in the frame and write about themselves using the starting points provided. Use for a display at the beginning of the school year.
Included:
Teacher example to display whilst explaining task. Partially coloured in to illustrate decorative possibilities. (Start and end of year versions included)
Useful vocabulary handout
Blank pupil template
Labeled pupil template to support those who need it (Start and end of year versions included)
Instructions (preview image)
For more Year 6 resources, click here.
3 sets of slides to teach: semi-colons; dashes and hyphens; and bullet points. Each set of slides begins with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 3 PDF documents, 17 pages total
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• For whole class teaching or home learning
Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of semi-colons. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 7 page PDF document
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool
Looking for more punctuation resources?
Bullet Points Year 6 Punctuation
Dashes and Hyphens Year 6 Punctuation
Punctuation Bundle Year 6
Use these slides to teach and test children’s knowledge of dashes and hyphens. Slides begin with an explanation followed by some questions to test understanding and a final task to consolidate learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• 5 page PDF document
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• As a whole class teaching tool or as a home learning tool
Looking for more punctuation resources?
Bullet Points Year 6 Punctuation
Semi-colons Year 6 Punctuation
Punctuation Bundle Year 6
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A few sounds proving tricky to master? This bundle of 3 colourful puzzle sets focuses on the sounds ear, air and ure and allow the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now, purchase the sound puzzles separately or choose a different bundle.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 PDFs each consisting of 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
For more phonics activities, click here!
Looking for a fun way to practise stage 3 phonics? A particular sound proving tricky to master? This colourful set of puzzles focuses on one of the stage 3 phonics sounds and allows the child to hone their reading skills with a more playful and interactive task, taking the pressure off.
Buy now or choose one of the other stage 3 phonics puzzles.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 6 word puzzles
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• Cut out each puzzle and stick on card/cereal box
• Cut out the puzzle pieces once backed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• Mix up the pieces and use as a table or floor puzzle at home or in the classroom
• Use Velcro to create an interactive display to keep coming back to
Download now and watch learning through play in action.
Click here for more fun phonics activities!
A maths investigation lesson in PowerPoint format suitable for Year 6 or similar. A good one for end of summer term. Includes slides for recapping investigation knowledge, setting success criteria and working out.
Find more maths investigations here.
A maths investigation lesson in PowerPoint format suitable for Year 6 or similar. A good one for end of summer term. Includes slides for recapping investigation knowledge, setting success criteria and how to start working out.
For Year 6 Summer Maths Quizzes, click here.
Children will enjoy practising their observation and drawing skills with these Christmas draw-the-other-half pages. 3 pages each with 4 festive images to complete. Children can try to copy carefully to make the picture symmetrical or make the other half how they wish for a more creative focus. Ready-to-go for some festive fun!
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 3 page PDF with 12 draw-the-other-half pictures to complete
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to support observation and drawing skills whilst enjoying some Christmas-themed fun!
More Christmas activities available here!
Support children’s observation and mark-making skills with these complete the picture pages. 6 Christmas themed versions are included with simple instructions and an array of missing features to spot, draw and colour in. Some festive fun for end of term in school or home learning.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• 6 page PDF with 6 versions of complete the picture
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed just print and go!
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home to support observation and drawing skills whilst enjoying some Christmas-themed fun!
More Christmas activities available here!
5 end of summer term maths homework tasks suitable for year 6 or similar, in PDF format. Homework tasks are designed to be lighter for both pupils and teachers at the end of the school year (minimal to no marking required). Equally could be used as time filler tasks during the school day.
For more maths resources, click here!
Practise the concept of 1 more and work on those drawing skills too with this festive Easter draw 1 more activity.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Colour PDF
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home, morning work, after school activity, learning support etc.
Also available: Christmas and Halloween versions, or a well-priced collection of 6 draw 1 more worksheets covering a range of themes including shape, fruit, nature, vehicles and animals.
Practise the concept of 1 more and work on those drawing skills too with this Halloween draw 1 more activity.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Colour PDF
WHAT PREPARATION IS NEEDED?
• No preparation needed
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
• At school or at home, morning work, after school activity, learning support etc.
Also available: Easter and Christmas versions, or a well-priced collection of 6 draw 1 more worksheets covering a range of themes including shape, fruit, nature, vehicles and animals.