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With 20+ years of teaching experience across Europe, I bring extensive expertise as a Reception Teacher and Forest School Practitioner. Passionate about play-based learning and the outdoors, I've developed a dynamic environment that fosters children's exploration and connection with nature. Here you'll find some of my outstanding resources to support your own teaching and learning!

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With 20+ years of teaching experience across Europe, I bring extensive expertise as a Reception Teacher and Forest School Practitioner. Passionate about play-based learning and the outdoors, I've developed a dynamic environment that fosters children's exploration and connection with nature. Here you'll find some of my outstanding resources to support your own teaching and learning!
The Owl and the Pussycat (3 Lessons for Poetry KS1)
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The Owl and the Pussycat (3 Lessons for Poetry KS1)

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This resource offers a detailed 3-day lesson plan centered around “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear, complete with a tailored quiz series for different ability levels. Designed for KS1 pupils, it seamlessly integrates learning objectives from the KS1 curriculum, incorporating activities such as interactive readings, creative writing, drama, and discussions. The accompanying quizzes are customised for lower, medium, and high abilities, featuring a variety of question types to assess and enhance pupil’s comprehension, analytical skills, and creative thinking. This package provides a comprehensive approach to teaching poetry, promoting active learning and inclusivity in the classroom.
Progress Check at Age 2: Differentiated Statements
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Progress Check at Age 2: Differentiated Statements

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Imagine having a set of ready-to-use statements at your fingertips, each one specifically designed to help you write your 2-year child progress reports. Just like having a helper in your classroom, these statements are here to give you a helping hand, only they’re for your paperwork! Our collection covers everything, from physical development to cognitive growth, emotional strides, and so much more. With these differentiated statements, every child’s unique progress can be captured accurately, no matter how they learn or grow. And the best part is? These statements align perfectly with the UK government standards. So you can have the peace of mind knowing your reports are hitting all the right notes. Plus, they save you so much time – time you can spend doing what you love most, teaching and interacting with your little learners. Sounds good, right? Just picture it, less time spent thinking about how to word your reports, and more time spent on inspiring young minds. Don’t miss out on this fantastic tool designed to make our teaching lives easier. After all, we’re in this together, supporting each other and our fantastic children every step of the way.
EYFS Report Writing Statements 2023
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EYFS Report Writing Statements 2023

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Introducing the Ultimate Time-Saver for EYFS Teachers: Our Bank of Report Writing Statements! Are you tired of spending countless hours crafting individualised reports for each of your early years students? Look no further! Our comprehensive bank of report writing statements is here to revolutionise your report writing process and save you valuable time. With our extensive collection of differentiated statements, tailored specifically for the EYFS curriculum in England, you’ll have a wealth of options at your fingertips. Each statement is carefully crafted to cater to lower attainers, those who have achieved the EYFS goals, and even those who are exceeding expectations. We understand the importance of recognising each child’s unique abilities and progress. What sets our bank of statements apart is its user-friendly design. Simply browse through the extensive range of statements and select the ones that best reflect each child’s progress and achievements. And the best part? All the statements are fully editable, allowing you to customise them to suit your exact needs. You’ll have the flexibility to include practical examples and tailor the statements to match your observations of each child. Furthermore, our statements are fully aligned with the EYFS curriculum, ensuring that every comment is directly linked to the relevant learning objectives. You can be confident that your reports will showcase the child’s progress accurately, while also demonstrating your adherence to the curriculum guidelines. Don’t let report writing bog you down any longer. Invest in our bank of report writing statements today and experience the freedom and efficiency it brings. Enjoy more time for teaching and engaging with your students, knowing that their reports will be a true reflection of their growth and accomplishments.
Year 1 Report Writing Statements 2023
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Year 1 Report Writing Statements 2023

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Introducing our Year 1 End-of-Year Report Writing Statements! Are you a Year 1 teacher looking for a comprehensive and time-saving solution for writing your end-of-year reports? Look no further! Our specially crafted report writing statements for Year 1 are here to make your life easier and ensure your reports shine. With our extensive collection of tailored statements, you’ll have a wide range of options to choose from, making it effortless to capture the progress and achievements of your Year 1 students. Each statement is thoughtfully designed to reflect the unique milestones and skills covered in the Year 1 curriculum, allowing you to provide accurate and meaningful feedback to parents and guardians. Our report writing statements are designed to save you time while still delivering high-quality reports. Simply select the statements that best align with each student’s progress and achievements, and easily customise them to add personal touches and examples that showcase their individual growth. By using our Year 1 report writing statements, you can ensure that your reports are concise, informative, and demonstrate a deep understanding of each student’s journey. Empower yourself with statements that highlight their academic, social, and emotional development, and celebrate their accomplishments throughout the year. Investing in our Year 1 report writing statements means investing in your own professional success. Spend less time agonising over report writing and more time focusing on what matters most – providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for your Year 1 students. Let our statements be your secret weapon in delivering impactful reports that leave a lasting impression on parents, students, and colleagues. Join the countless Year 1 teachers who have already discovered the benefits of our report writing statements. Take the first step towards hassle-free report writing today and unlock your true potential as an educator!
Characteristics of Effective Learning: Bank of Statements *NEW* 2023
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Characteristics of Effective Learning: Bank of Statements *NEW* 2023

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Are you tired of spending hours agonizing over report writing, trying to find the perfect words to describe each child’s learning journey? Look no further! We have a solution that will revolutionize your report writing process and save you valuable time and energy. Introducing our comprehensive collection of ready-made statements for the Characteristics of Effective Learning. With our carefully crafted statements, specifically differentiated for low, medium, and high attaining children, you’ll have a wealth of options at your fingertips. Simply select the statements that best align with each child’s progress and paste them into your reports. These statements serve as a solid foundation, providing you with a clear starting point for tailoring your reports to reflect each child’s unique strengths and areas for growth. But that’s not all! Our statements go beyond mere convenience. They also act as invaluable prompts, igniting your creativity and inspiring you to delve deeper into each child’s individual journey. You’ll find yourself effortlessly adding that personal touch, making your reports truly meaningful and reflective of the child’s progress throughout the year. Imagine the time you’ll save! No more staring at a blank screen, grappling for the right words. With our ready-made statements, report writing becomes a breeze. You can focus your energy on providing in-depth insights, observations, and recommendations, knowing that the foundation is already there. By making this purchase, you’re not only investing in a time-saving tool, but also in your own professional development. Our statements have been carefully designed to align with Development Matters 2020, and you can be confident that you’re providing accurate and comprehensive assessments of the Characteristics of Effective Learning. So, why wait? Embrace the ease and efficiency of our ready-made statements and unlock your full potential as a report writer. Elevate your reports to new heights and leave a lasting impact on parents, colleagues, and, most importantly, the children themselves. Get ready to transform your report writing experience and make every word count!
Year 2 Maths Planning (Place Value and Statistics). Week 2
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Year 2 Maths Planning (Place Value and Statistics). Week 2

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Here we have a week of planning (5 lessons) on Place Value and Statistics. The planning is aimed at a higher level Year 2 (England) or Grade 1 (Australia). The Learning Objectives are: How to compare, order and find numbers on a hundred square when given their relative position. How to identify, represent and estimate numbers using a tally chart, pictogram and a number line. How to compare and order numbers using the symbols <, > and =. To identify and represent data in a Tally Chart, Bar Chart and a Pictogram How to interpret data The planning has been designed to be easily adaptable for lockdowns/home learning. This is why the whole week is on one single PowerPoint which clearly details the learning objectives, the instructions along with 3 differentiated tasks for each day. This can easily be uploaded to applications such as Seesaw for home learning. Notes are also included for the teacher where extra information is required which is not relevant for the children to see.
Year 2 Maths Planning (Time). 1 Week
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Year 2 Maths Planning (Time). 1 Week

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Here we have a week of planning (5 lessons) on time. The planning is aimed at Grade 1 (Australia) or Year 2 (England). The Learning Objectives are: To tell the time on an analogue and digital clock to every 5th minute. To find the time that is earlier or later than a given time. To measure and record time. To solve word problems involving periods of time. The planning has been designed to be easily adaptable for lockdowns/home learning. This is why the whole week is on one single PowerPoint which clearly details the learning objectives, the instructions along with 3 differentiated tasks for each day. This can easily be uploaded to applications such as Seesaw for home learning. Notes are also included for the teacher where extra information is required which is not relevant for the children to see.
Digital Phonics Assessment tracker 2 (2020)
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Digital Phonics Assessment tracker 2 (2020)

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The NEW Digital Phonics Assessment Tracker 2 (2020) is designed to assess children in Phonics across Phases 2-6. It is a digital file which opens on any tablet (for example iPad or Galaxy) with an installed pdf reader. Simply tap the screen to enter a ‘tick’ beside each phoneme/ word/ sentence to signify that the child is secure in that area. The file is editable which not only allows the user to tick each box as the child demonstrates competence in the required task, but should a child regress and need further support then ticks can be undone. The document can easily be saved, emailed and recalled again and again to edit as the child’s knowledge and understanding develops throughout the term. There is no need to type up paper assessments to the school server anymore! With the Digital Phonics Assessment Tracker, workload is cut in half and the whole assessment procedure simplified! Choose from Autumn, Spring or Summer to enter the data using red, yellow or green ticks respectively. This allows the progression of each child to be clearly visible.
EYFS : Continuous Provision Classroom Design with Intervention Pack FREE!
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EYFS : Continuous Provision Classroom Design with Intervention Pack FREE!

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Back to School! This resources tells you what you need for resources in curriculum areas around your classroom. With a focus on Continuous Provision, this resources will tell you what should be available for the children in areas such as the reading area, creative area, sensory area etc. Aimed especially to support NQTs and new to Reception teachers, this resource will save you heaps of time planning what resources are needed and setting -up. FREE: An on-entry assessment for numeracy FREE: An on-entry assessment for phonics FREE: An on-entry assessment for shape FREE: An ‘All About Me’ booklet for children to complete about themselves and their family. NOW INCLUDES THE INTERVENTION PACK FOR FREE!!! This complete intervention pack includes activities for finger gym, numeracy, and writing. It is designed for support staff (LSAs and TAs) to grab and deliver targeted support without the stress of them having to plan it. It is also great for NQTs or new to Early Years teachers! This complete pack is organized in such a way to allow the person delivering the interventions to list the children involved and annotate notes to support further development including the children’s next steps. These activities are designed for children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1.
Intervention Pack 2: Targeted Support for Finger Gym, Numeracy and Writing
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Intervention Pack 2: Targeted Support for Finger Gym, Numeracy and Writing

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This complete intervention pack includes over 40 NEW activities for finger gym, numeracy, and writing ready-planned to boost learning. It is designed for support staff (LSAs and TAs) to grab and deliver targeted support without the stress of them having to plan it. It is also great for NQTs or new to Early Years teachers! This complete pack is organized in such a way to allow the person delivering the interventions to list the children involved and annotate notes to support further development including the children’s next steps. These activities are designed for children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1.
Outdoor Writing Challenge: Sheet 3
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Outdoor Writing Challenge: Sheet 3

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A simple writing challenge for your Reception children. This independent activity challenges the child to first locate the items on the sheet, which they have great fun doing with their friends, and then write down their name. There is guidance for letter formation included. For best results, provide a clipboard with interesting fancy pens!
Outdoor Writing Challenge: Sheet 2
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Outdoor Writing Challenge: Sheet 2

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A simple writing challenge for your Reception children. This independent activity challenges the child to first locate the items on the sheet, which they have great fun doing with their friends, and then write down their name. There is guidance for letter formation included. For best results, provide a clipboard with interesting fancy pens!
Outdoor Writing Challenge
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Outdoor Writing Challenge

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A simple writing challenge for your Reception children. This independent activity challenges the child to first locate the items on the sheet, which they have great fun doing with their friends, and then write down its name… For best results, provide a clipboard with interesting fancy pens!
Diary of a Wombat planning  for 2 weeks Year 1 (KS1)
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Diary of a Wombat planning for 2 weeks Year 1 (KS1)

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Here I have 2 week’s planning (8 lessons) on Wombats for Year 1 English. The planning is non-fiction and fiction literacy. This planning has learning objectives, success criteria detailed descriptions for teacher input and what should be expected of the children based on 3 differentiated outcomes (high, middle and low). The planning focuses on researching Wombats through various means, group work, use of ICT, Fact writing and the creation of fact files. Theres the opportunity to branch off researching further Australian animals or simply Australia in general. Week 2 (4 lessons) is a follow up to the the previous weeks plan. The planning focuses on diary writing and past tense verbs. Please follow me or email me for more information!
Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English (week 2)
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Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English (week 2)

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Here I have the 2nd week’s planning (4 lessons) on Wombats for Year 1 English. The planning is a follow up to the the previous weeks plan which was non-fiction work. This planning has learning objectives, success criteria detailed descriptions for teacher input and what should be expected of the children based on 3 differentiated outcomes (high, middle and low). The planning focuses on diary writing and past tense verbs. This plan can be purchased alone or together with week 1.
Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English for 1 week (non-fiction Wombats)
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Diary of a Wombat Lesson Plan Year 1 English for 1 week (non-fiction Wombats)

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Here I have a week’s planning (4 lessons) on Wombats for Year 1 English. The planning is non-fiction literacy and is a prelude to the following weeks planning which is fiction work actually based on the story. This planning has learning objectives, success criteria detailed descriptions for teacher input and what should be expected of the children based on 3 differentiated outcomes (high, middle and low). The planning focuses on researching Wombats through various means, group work, use of ICT, Fact writing and the creation of fact files. Theres the opportunity to branch off researching further Australian animals or simply Australia in general. Week 2 (Non fiction ‘The Diary of a Wombat’) will be uploaded to my TES store soon. This can be purchased seperatly or together with week 1 at a discounted price. Please follow me or email me for more information!
Year 1 Maths Lesson Plans (Number) 13 Plans
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Year 1 Maths Lesson Plans (Number) 13 Plans

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Here I have planned 13 lessons in Number for year 1 maths. The planning is detailed planning including learning objectives, success criteria, teacher input and differentiated independent activities/challenges. Furthermore, the planning is in WORD to enable you to easily edit it to suit your own class/school’s planning format. Resources required from a third party (such as Twinkl) are suggested. I have left a suggestion to simply download them to avoid copyright issues. This is a bundle of 3 items which can be purchased separately for £2 each.
Year 1 Maths (Number): 5 Lesson Plans part 3
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Year 1 Maths (Number): 5 Lesson Plans part 3

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Here I have planned 5 lessons in Number for year 1 maths. The planning is detailed planning including learning objectives, success criteria, teacher input and differentiated independent activities/challenges. Furthermore, the planning is in WORD to enable you to easily edit it to suit your own class/school’s planning format. Resources are also included but where resources are from a third party (such as Twinkl), I have left a suggestion to simply download them to avoid copyright issues.
Year 1 Maths (Number) 5 Lesson Plans part 2
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Year 1 Maths (Number) 5 Lesson Plans part 2

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Here I have planned 5 lessons in Number for year 1 maths. The planning is detailed planning including learning objectives, success criteria, teacher input and differentiated independent activities/challenges. Furthermore, the planning is in WORD to enable you to easily edit it to suit your own class/school’s planning format. Resources are also included but where resources are from a third party (such as Twinkl), I have left a suggestion to simply download them to avoid copyright issues.
Year 1 Maths (Number): 3 Lesson Plans
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Year 1 Maths (Number): 3 Lesson Plans

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Here I have planned 3 lessons in Number for year 1 maths. The planning is detailed planning including learning objectives, success criteria, teacher input and differentiated independent activities/challenges. Furthermore, the planning is in WORD to enable you to easily edit it to suit your own class/school’s planning format. Resources are also included but where resources are from a third party (such as Twinkl), I have left a suggestion to simply download them to avoid copyright issues.