Phonic Ladders consists of puzzles to practise phonics and is a useful addition to any structured phonics scheme. Each page has a ladder puzzle where the pupil changes letters to make new words. CVC words, double letter endings, vowels diagraphs and adjacent consonants are included. 45 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.

These 12 sheets offer English work with a Christmas theme for Primary School children and those with Special Needs. 4 of the sheets deal with rhyming words. The other 8 focus on the morphological principles of word construction, e.g. plurals with -s and -ies, past tense with -ed and the past tense of common irregular verbs. The sheets are clearly set out and can be worked on independently, requiring little teacher intervention: perfect for this busy season. They are also useful to send home for the holidays.

This book, which contains valuable comprehension material for pupils with limited reading skills, develops children’s understanding of what they read. The reading material is at a very low level and little writing is required. Previously available through Easylearn.

These sheets give an interesting focus for young, beginner writers. They can be used for all types of writing including narratives, descriptions, reports etc. There is a good mix of topics: the themes were suggested by children and their teachers. Each sheet comes in three formats: no lines, wide lines and narrower lines. The Blue Book has 33 topics, including The Zoo and Hospital Ward. A Yellow Picture Writing Sheets Book is also available: the same format, just different topics. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Encourage independent narrative writing with the 50 Write Reason worksheets. This is one of a series of two books which enables pupils to use simple structures to produce sentences. The activities encourage independent narrative writing, from sentence formation to story writing. Both books enable pupils to write at different levels and for different purposes and have a wide appeal. The series is also useful for comprehension, speaking and listening and grammar work. Another book, More Write Reason, is also available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

These sheets give an interesting focus for young, beginner writers. They can be used for all types of writing including narratives, descriptions, reports etc. There is a good mix of topics: the themes were suggested by children and their teachers. Each sheet comes in three formats: no lines, wide lines and narrower lines. The Yellow Book has 33 topics, including The Giant and Basketball. A Blue Picture Writing Sheets Book is also available: the same format, just different topics. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The 52 pages cover the skills pupils need in order to use reference materials efficiently. Look it up is suitable for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, including those needing additional, personalised interventions. Tasks involve using dictionaries, encyclopaedias, thesauruses, reference books and the Internet. There are also sheets dealing with book structure (contents, glossaries, etc.),chronological order and skimming and scanning. Previously available through Easylearn.

Hunt the Word works on reference skills. It encourages pupils to use dictionaries and helps them to understand their alphabetical organisation, as well as improving spelling. It can be used with all dictionaries, especially First/Junior/Primary dictionaries. The book is suitable for a wide age-range: Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3. It is perfect for inclusive education: the clear layout, motivating tasks and independent working suits all pupils. 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.

Stop it, Editor! improves pupils’ punctuation and grammar skills, and is one of three books in the Stop it! series. It covers similar areas to Stop it! but in a more editorial style. This book is full of tasks pupils enjoy: finding mistakes, marking and correcting texts, etc. Full stops, capital letters, apostrophes, speech marks and some uses of the comma are covered. It is perfect to use alongside Stop it! as it consolidates skills using a different approach. Previously available through Easylearn.

Stop it! provides direct practice in the rules of grammar. The book comprises a practical, ready- made supply of punctuation exercises and covers use of full stops, capital letters, apostrophes, etc. It enables pupils to use a range of punctuation correctly. Two other books related to Stop it! are available: First Stop, which covers the first, basic elements of punctuation and is suited to younger pupils, and Stop it, Editor!, in which pupils edit texts and find mistakes. Previously available through Easylearn.

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.

Second of 2 books to develop pupils’ understanding of the non-literal, figurative and metaphorical use of language. Idioms, similes, metaphors and proverbs are included. Both books are useful for children with language difficulties and those new to English, and appeal to a wide age-range, from KS2 upwards. Previously available through Easylearn.

Last in a graded series of 3 books to encourage pupils to engage with, and understand, text. Book 3 is especially useful for those struggling with literacy at KS4. High interest, low reading level material is used and all 3 books are suitable for a wide age-range: KS2-KS4. Each book has a wide variety of motivating activities, based on fictional and non-fictional texts. There are clear, straightforward instructions and some extension activities. Previously available through Easylearn.

The sheets and tasks help pupils to focus on the three letters b, d and p and to discriminate between them, and are ideal for those pupils who have persistent problems with letter reversals. All three books are suitable for less-skilled readers. Book 2 can be used by pupils who have just learn to read and spell words with long vowel phonemes and adjacent consonants. The straightforward layout and clear instructions enable pupils to work independently. Each of the 3 books includes a different, useful mnemonics sheet plus colour sheets with which you can make a game. Previously available through Easylearn.

The sheets and tasks help pupils to focus on the three letters b, d and p and to discriminate between them, and are ideal for those pupils who have persistent problems with letter reversals. All three books are suitable for less-skilled readers. Book 3 contains a variety of phonic constructions and is more suited to older pupils. The straightforward layout and clear instructions enable pupils to work independently. Each of the 3 books includes a different, useful mnemonics sheet plus colour sheets with which you can make a game. Previously available through Easylearn.

The three Puzzle it Out books offer a variety of motivating word puzzles and games. Book 2 has 70 pages and covers long vowel phonemes including alternative spellings and split digraphs. The Puzzle it Out books appeal to a wide age range, from the very young to older pupils who are still having problems with phonics. They can be used alongside any phonic programme. Many activities are ideal for collaborative work in pairs or groups. Little teacher intervention is required and many sheets have a ‘grown up’ feel. Two other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The three Puzzle it Out books offer a variety of motivating word puzzles and games. Book 3 has 50 pages and covers vowel phonemes not covered in book 2, e.g. vowels modified by r, and ow as in cow. The Puzzle it Out books appeal to a wide age range, from the very young to older pupils who are still having problems with phonics. They can be used alongside any phonic programme. Many activities are ideal for collaborative work in pairs or groups. Little teacher intervention is required and many sheets have a ‘grown up’ feel. Two other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 4 Kick the Ball looks at double final consonants. The sheets are completely different from those in the Big Phonics Books I have produced, so they provide even more practice, and also represent good value for money. Eight other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

These sheets focus on common spelling patterns and help children to learn by analogy and become good, independent spellers. They are ideal for those who are not succeeding with a more traditional approach or need targeted support. The book includes all the common rimes, enabling children to spell hundreds of words. Colour games are also included. There are four different formats for each task, allowing teachers to pick the most suitable. 46 rimes covered. See also: Phonic Rime Time and Time to Rime. Previously available through Easylearn.