Here are a few of the worksheets I use with my year 2 students to practice their contraction work. Easily adapted to meet the needs of children in year 3. Included are 4 worksheets and the answers. I hope you find them useful. I’ve recently updated this resources and added 4 additional worksheets to this resource. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-possessive-apostrophe-12080332

I use the activity with my year 2 students but it can easily be adapted to suit other year groups. This resource is a maths investigation to practice addition with regrouping. There are 3 levels of challenge to meet the varying needs of the pupils. You will need a box of small building bricks or lego. I just pick out the pieces I need and put a small amount on each table. A small amount goes a surprisingly long way with this activity as their constructions are quite small. I usually take pictures of the structures so we can talk about the value of each during the plenary. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/3-open-ended-fraction-investigations-12058545

Here is an updated introduction to prefixes. I use this with my year 2 class to meet the requirements of the national curriculum. There are 5 activities which could be completed whole class or in small groups. Alternatively the activities can be printed off as worksheets. Each activity has a challenge included ensuring greater depth learning. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12570369 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/verbs-introduction-year-2-12045130

Here are a few slides to get the children thinking about the practice of measuring in non-standard units. It includes some tips to explain how to measure and a few photos which model how to measure.

Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall within a boho inspired classroom. Included: -Boho look bunting which says maths working wall -headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, WAGOLL, challenge and questions. -Numbers 0-20: one number per card. Each card has the number in digits, a ten frame and the written word. The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included is a bunting flag with an apple and another with a sweet little chalk board. The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic. I reuse them again and again. So once the board is set up it’s very easy to change and add to as often as required. I have this same display but in bright stripes if you’re after something more colourful. This resources goes well with: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-questions-12710835 You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-corner-area-display-boho-colours-12887795 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

Write the Room is a fun and engaging activity for students as it gets them up and moving around. Students hunt for words around the room and record each one on their recording sheet. How to use this product: Choose which card set you would like your students to practice. -Print the cards and laminate so they can be used again and again. -Attach the recording sheets to clipboards. -Tack the cards around the room or in your outdoor area. Alternatively, you can put them in a tough spot or messy bin. The students will search the room for the words. When they find it they will write it on their recording sheet. -If you wish to reuse the recording pages just laminate them and allow pupils to record using a felt tip. Included are: 5 different games of write the room (12 cards per set) recording sheets answers If your school follows RWI phonics. These write the room game cards match with word time reading 1.4. They include the words: bed, met, fan, lip, log, fun, bad, cup, dig, can, top, sat,get, fat, let, had, hit, hen, pin, it, at, mud, cot, bin, an, tip, hit, hen, pan, in, on, gap, dog, and, up, dad, up, cat, kit You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/write-the-room-word-time-reading-1-2-12889820 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-write-the-room-12869496

Write the Room is a fun and engaging activity for students as it gets them up and moving around. Students hunt for words around the room and record each one on their recording sheet. How to use this product: Choose which card set you would like your students to practice. -Print the cards and laminate so they can be used again and again. -Attach the recording sheets to clipboards. -Tack the cards around the room or in your outdoor area. Alternatively, you can put them in a tough spot or messy bin. The students will search the room for the words. When they find it they will write it on their recording sheet. -If you wish to reuse the recording pages just laminate them and allow pupils to record using a felt tip. Included are: 4 different games of write the room (12 cards per set) recording sheets answers If your school follows RWI phonics. These write the room game cards match with word time reading 1.2. They include the words: mat, sad, at, mad, dad, sat, pin, got, dog, it, pat, gap, sit, dig, on, tip, pan, and. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-bundle-12828908

Write the Room is a fun and engaging activity for students as it gets them up and moving around. Students hunt for words around the room and record each one on their recording sheet. How to use this product: Choose which card set you would like your students to practice. -Print the cards and laminate so they can be used again and again. -Attach the recording sheets to clipboards. -Tack the cards around the room or in your outdoor area. Alternatively, you can put them in a tough spot or messy bin. The students will search the room for the words. When they find it they will write it on their recording sheet. -If you wish to reuse the recording pages just laminate them and allow pupils to record using a felt tip. Included are: 5 different games of write the room (12 cards per set) recording sheets answers If your school follows RWI phonics. These write the room game cards match with word time reading 1.3. They include the words: bin, cat, kit, cot, mud, can, up, bad, cup, in, an, top, dig, sit, mat, gap, tip, pat, on, and, sad, pin, got, dog, pan and mad You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/write-the-room-word-time-reading-1-2-12889820 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cvc-write-the-room-12869496

Transform your learning space into an engaging construction zone that sparks curiosity and creativity. This bunting set features vibrant ‘Construction Area’ flags flanked by two further flags adorned with playful truck designs. Also included six posters of common construction vehicles. Also, a further 7 large posters to zone the area and 8 small signs for pupils to use on and around their work. Elevate your teaching environment and inspire young minds to build, explore and construct with this eye-catching display. Included: Bunting with the words ‘Construction Area’ Two flags featuring truck designs One flag with a cute hard hat design 6 construction vehicle posters 7 large construction area signs 8 small signs You might also be interested in these construction resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/harvest-construction-cards-12713039 or these display resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/book-corner-reading-area-display-boho-colours-12887795 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-questions-display-12363753

Here are the slides I use to prepare my KS1 students to describe how animals are suited to their habitats. The focus is a woodland habitat and the animals who make it their home. This resource offers a lesson starter for Year 2 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Living Things and their Habitats’, as a part of their science learning. This PDF has opportunities for children to answer questions with a talk partner or as a class to develop their ideas for writing. Included: Short introduction with lots of questions for the class or talk partners A sample of what pupil’s writing might look like Prompts for writing Sets a writing task This is a great opportunity for writing within the subject. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also like: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classifying-animals-part-1-year-2-12071852 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classifying-animals-part-2-year-2-12072195

Here are the common exception words for year 1. Bold lettering and a simple black and white frame. Great for display or flash card use. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-words-flash-cards-or-display-cute-crayons-12166345

Set up your classroom quickly with this display of the year 2 common exception words. Alternatively, these make great flash cards or can be used in your pocket chart or on your washing line. Four word cards per A4 sheet. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-2-word-mat-common-exception-words-12312069

Here are 3 open ended fraction investigations which I use with my class. Each investigation contains a single question which has been differentiated 3 ways to meet the needs of challenge in your class. Children are open to solve the question in their own way and each question has multiple answers making it perfect for classroom or home learning. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/3-open-ended-maths-measurement-investigations-length-mass-time-year-2-12067636

Create a bright and colourful reading corner or area with this bunting and poster pack. Bunting to welcome students into the area and posters to help keep the area purposeful and tidy. Book tub labels are also included to help students find what they need and keep the area organized. I have recently updated the book tub labels to include over 30 labels. I love these bright and cheery stripes and use this version of the reading display in my own classroom. Included: -Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters -Reading area rules posters -over 30 Book tub labels -15 Reading growth mindset posters -Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters -Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C) You might also be interested in these coordinating displays: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/growth-mindset-questions-display-bold-colours-12364565 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews

Here are twenty stem sentences to put around the working wall. They give pupils a clear model of how to start their sentences when speaking about their maths work, their approach and their learning. One speech bubble per A4 size paper. Laminate the speech bubbles and they can be used again and again. A super addition to a working wall. Included: 20 stem sentences each in their own speech bubble If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking https://www.tes.com/my-resources/reviews You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-12351121

Get set for Autumn with the common exception words for year 1. Each high frequency word appears in bold, simple lettering in a sweet patchwork apple. Four words per A4 paper. These are perfect for back to school, Autumn term or Harvest display. They would also be great on a working wall or English display. The cards can be used as flash cards or in a pocket chart to support pupil’s speed reading of the high frequency words. These high frequency words are super cute as a back to school display which has a useful element to it. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-common-exception-word-bundle-12354917

Practice reading the year 1 common exception words with this roll and read game. Included are 8 games which cover all the tricky words for the year 1 curriculum. Also included is a blank game so you can create your own game using word which suit your pupils, theme or topic. There are two versions included: one with cute backgrounds and one plain. This is a great resource for home learning too. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506

Practice reading the year 1 common exception words with this roll and read game. Included are 8 games which cover all the tricky words for the year 1 curriculum. Also included is a blank game so you can create your own game using word which suit your pupils, theme or topic. There are two versions included: one with striped backgrounds and one plain. This is a great resource for home learning too. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email missandreasclassroom@hotmail.com with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You might also be interested in: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-1-word-mat-common-exception-words-12168506