The two On the Write Track books contain sentence construction work for beginner writers with stimulating images to help independent writing. Both books have a similar format and are useful for a wide range of pupils at an early stage of literacy. The sheets can also be used for Speaking and Listening work. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book is a collection of activities to extend pupils’ opportunities to encounter words and their meanings. The sheets are also useful for developing dictionary skills, and are arranged alphabetically for ease of reference for the teacher. Most of the words can be found in junior dictionaries. Previously available through Easylearn.

The 4 Read, Find, Write books are ideal for the crucial stage when children start to segment and blend words and learn high-frequency words. Book 3 builds on the previous 2 books and introduces more common words. The sheets have been successfully used with KS1 and 2 children, who really enjoyed using them. The graded books are suitable for all beginner readers. The straightforward layout and slow, steady progression make the books particularly suitable for children struggling with literacy who can use the sheets independently. This series fits in well with ‘Letters and Sounds’: the 4 books cover the 100 first words. Each book includes dictation and record/assessment sheets. 3 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The 4 Read, Find, Write books are ideal for the crucial stage when children start to segment and blend words and learn high-frequency words. Book 4 builds on the previous 3 books and introduces more common words so that 100 words have now been covered. The sheets have been successfully used with KS1 and 2 children, who really enjoyed using them. The graded books are suitable for all beginner readers. The straightforward layout and slow, steady progression make the books particularly suitable for children struggling with literacy who can use the sheets independently. This series fits in well with ‘Letters and Sounds’: the 4 books cover the 100 first words. Each book includes dictation and record/assessment sheets. 3 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Stories to improve sequencing and text comprehension, each with a four-part text to put in order. Each story has two versions: one with simpler text and more limited vocabulary, which is useful for less-confident readers. Suitable for KS1-mid KS2 plus older pupils with less-developed literacy skills. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.

Writing with Storyboards helps pupils to develop good story writing skills, and is especially useful for those who find it difficult to organise and plan their writing. The book includes whole stories, stories without endings and story starters. Each sheet encourages pupils to develop plot, setting, characterisation etc and stimulates the use of dialogue. Another book with the same format but 25 different topics is available. Previously available through Easylearn.

Stories to improve sequencing and text comprehension, each with a five-part text to put in order. Each story has two versions: one with simpler text and more limited vocabulary, which is useful for less-confident readers. Suitable for KS2 plus older pupils with less-developed literacy skills. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘park’ theme. The other two deal with Farm and Seaside themes respectively. 26 pages each. Previously available through Easylearn.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘farm’ theme. The other two deal with Park and Seaside themes respectively. 26 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.

These worksheets concentrate solely on the important task of counting. They provide a great follow-up to practical early counting work and are ideal for young children starting maths work and older pupils with special needs. The book contains two sections, one for numbers 1 to 5 and one for numbers 1 to 10. The attractive pictures of familiar objects are often linked with topics teachers cover with young pupils. Children can also colour the pictures while counting. The clear, easy-to-use format means children can work independently, making the sheets ideal to send home. Previously available through Easylearn.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘seaside’ theme. The other two deal with Farm and Park themes respectively. 26 pages each. Previously available through Easylearn.

The two Animal Outlines books are full of pictures of the animals that pupils like to write about and are suitable for fictional and non-fictional writing. The clear sheets give extra confidence and motivation. There is a list of general key words at the front of the book, and additional words given for each animal. Animal Outlines is great for English and topic work. Book 1 includes pets, garden, farm and working animals. One other book looking at wild animals available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The two Animal Outlines books are full of pictures of the animals that pupils like to write about and are suitable for fictional and non-fictional writing. The clear sheets give extra confidence and motivation. There is a list of general key words at the front of the book, and additional words given for each animal. Animal Outlines is great for English and topic work. Book 1 includes wild animals. One other book looking at pets, garden, farm and working animals is available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Start Listening A and B are excellent for those pupils with poor auditory and concentration skills. The differentiated tasks suit a range of abilities. The activities are carefully structured, enabling those who find listening difficult to develop their confidence and listening skills. This book involves colouring and drawing to instruction, and identifying whether or not sentences are reasonable. A further book is available: book B uses sentences and stories to focus on auditory memory. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Talkabout Pictures encourages pupils with poor listening skills to listen attentively. It is particularly helpful for those with poor expressive speech, poor receptive language or poor reasoning skills. This resource is extremely flexible: it can be used on a computer screen or interactive whiteboard, or to print out copies of the pictures. Talkabout Pictures is suitable for whole class, group and pair work and can be used by a wide age-range. There are 20 full-colour, detailed pictures and a comprehensive ‘booklet’ with questions. One further set with different pictures is available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Start Listening A and B are excellent for those pupils with poor auditory and concentration skills. The differentiated tasks suit a range of abilities. The activities are carefully structured, enabling those who find listening difficult to develop their confidence and listening skills. This book uses sentences and stories to focus on auditory memory. A further book is available: book A involves colouring and drawing to instruction, and identifying whether or not sentences are reasonable. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Start Making Notes helps to develop a range of comprehension and note-taking skills, and contains interesting information texts with writing frames for pupils to record key points. It is aimed at KS1 children, including less-able readers. The sheets encourage effective comprehension: accurate close reading to understand the text, and search reading, to locate the specific information required. Another related book, Making Notes, is more suited to slightly older readers. Both books can be used by individuals or groups. Previously available through Easylearn.

Talkabout Pictures encourages pupils with poor listening skills to listen attentively. It is particularly helpful for those with poor expressive speech, poor receptive language or poor reasoning skills. This resource is extremely flexible: it can be used on a computer screen or interactive whiteboard, or to print out copies of the pictures. Talkabout Pictures is suitable for whole class, group and pair work and can be used by a wide age-range. There are 20 full-colour, detailed pictures and a comprehensive ‘booklet’ with questions. One further set with different pictures is available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

This book is intended for pupils who have begun a phonics programme and are beginning to write phrases. Tasks involve choosing, completing or writing captions for given illustrations. This progresses to short, simple sentences. Phonics covered ranges from cvc (short vowel) words to words with long vowel graphemes and adjacent consonants. Colour picture sheets are included which can be used to make matching activities and lotto games. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book gives an excellent introduction to Onset and Rime work. It includes cut and stick activities and incorporates nursery rhymes which appeal to younger children. It has a useful introduction section which bridges the gap between oral/aural and written rhyming work. This book is very helpful for those children who are not succeeding with a purely synthetic phonics approach. Includes sheets to make word-building cards or booklets. See also: Phonic Rime Time and Spelling with Rime. Previously available through Easylearn.