This is a resource that I use with intervention groups to make sure we cover all the phases, having mini-lessons where necessary. Copy double-sided, cut and staple on the sides for instant books. I guide pupils through a couple pages at a time, only writing one word per sound (although it depends on the levels of pupils). Use it as a warm-up or however you see fit. Covers UK Phases 3-6. Hope it helps!

I hope I can save you some time with these titles/covers. At the start of each unit, I have my students glue the title into their exercise books. They love colouring it and using it to organise their units. Enjoy!

As English Coordinator of a school, I recently gave a very brief overview of phonics (a phonics refresher is what I called it). I only had about 45 minutes, so this presentation doesn't go into nearly the detail that I would like, but many staff members said it was helpful. I hope this PowerPoint can give you some information on the stages of phonics development.

Seven writing prompts with word banks to support Key Stage Two learners. I created these for a writing club I used to run once a week. I found that my students needed word banks to support vocabulary development. If I create more, I'll update it here. Best, Kelli

Hello! I recently made this key-ring word list reference for my students in my Year 3 Booster Group. I made a few sets so that I have 2-3 sets for school, and a few sets to send home with students. The words highlight special sounds and break words into syllables to help the children learn the words. The words are from several sources for Year Three spellings. I have a similar resource for the National Curriculum Year 3 & 4 Words that I'll put up soon, as well as Year 5 & 6. Additionally I have a resource for Phases 2-5 for a key-ring reference. This is a bit time-consuming to make, but I feel that it is absolutely worth it. Through trial and error, I have fixed the document so that hopefully it is not as labour-intensive for you as it was for me initially. STEPS: 1. Decide how you will copy the word lists. I chose to copy the cover (2 different options) on a separate colour. (NOTE: colour is a big deal. The children really like the colour!) Then I copied the first 7-8 pages on one colour, the next 7-8 pages on another colour and the last 7-8 pages on the first colour again. I did this so that when students practise with their cards, they can break them up by colour (for example practising the yellow cards on Monday, the orange cards Tuesday and the final 7-8 cards Wednesday, etc). 2. Decide if you're going to laminate or print on cardstock. 3. Cut, hole punch and put on ring (as mentioned, this does take some time to assemble, but then the words are all in one place!) TIP: I told my students that this took a long time to put together and to really take care of it. I also told them to return it either when I ask or when they feel they have most of the words mastered. It is not to keep forever! Since I made a point of telling them this, they seem to understand a bit more. I ask them frequently how it's going with their cards and what strategies they have for practising their cards (some say their parents test them, some practise in the car, etc). *I also included an editable letter for parents* I hope you can use this resource in some way! Kelli **UPDATED May 2017 as I noticed I left out break of syllables for the word 'answer'. Please re-download!