Learn about Oak trees with our simple first factual decodable reading book plus a PowerPoint to make guided reading easier. With only common basic digraphs and trigraphs it will enable your early readers to tackle this subject confidently. Short with only 8 pages New vocabulary is highlighted on the page where it is first met. Everything is explained in simple language and accompanied by photos and drawings. A clear, easy-to-read font. The 8-slide PowerPoint has a screen to block off text until revealed and a marker to run under the text as the child/ren read/s. It is ideal for use when studying a topic on trees or autumn. Use it for guided reading sessions or for reading comprehension work. Suited for both classroom use, small group and online tutoring.

This is a National Curriculum/Common Core aligned themed mini-unit about EVERGREENS suitable for K to 1 (Years 1 to 2) and mixed Grade classes, covering Science and English: Informational texts. The Evergreens mini-project lesson teaches: · To know that evergreen trees stay green all year through while deciduous trees drop their leaves in autumn · To know that some evergreen plants have flat leaves and some have leaves called needles · To know the properties of the leaves of evergreens - strong to withstand wind and frost · To know that the needles are different/grow differently depending on whether the tree is a fir, spruce or pine. Key vocab: evergreen, needles, leaves, deciduous, pine, fir, spruce, Holly, Ivy The pack includes: A full lesson plan PowerPoint overview of the subject Powerpoint with the 3 reading passages in a format suitable for guided reading Fact sheet - handy easy-to-read facts for teachers to prep before the lesson or to use with pupils where appropriate Supporting worksheets with: · 3 de-codable, differentiated reading comprehension passages with matching comprehension activities · 3 Differentiated worksheets to help children write about evergreens A set of photos to be used during the lesson and/or for display. Flashcards of key vocabulary 16 picture cards to sort into deciduous or evergreen This is a NO-PREP Lesson – straight out of the pack! The lesson will cover parts of the ‘plants’ element of most science curricula, providing a wonderful opportunity to teach more of/revise/reinforce the science curriculum while teaching English! Lesson notes for a lesson about evergreens are included with all the resources you need - except evergreen leaves. handy easy-to-read facts for teachers to prep before the lesson pictures 19-slide PowerPoint (with a script under each slide in the notes - use in presentation mode - go to slide show, click three dots bottom left and select ‘Presentation Mode’.)) The pack includes a 31-page PDF, one 19-slide PowerPoint and one guided reading PowerPoint of all three comprehension passages.

This is a National Curriculum aligned themed mini-unit about Pine Trees, teaching about EVERGREENS suitable for Years 1 to 2 and mixed Grade classes, covering Science and English: Comprehension. The Pine Trees mini-project lesson teaches: To know that pine trees are evergreen trees To name parts of a tree: leaves/needles/flowers/cones (and you can add in extra like branches and trunk) To know that they have needles rather than leaves To know that the cones are the flowers. To know that the cones contain the seeds - to make more of own kind/reproduction (Y2) To know how the pine tree disperses its seeds: by releasing them on a fine day once ripe (Y2). To be able to name some creatures that rely on the pine seeds for their food supply (Y2) Key vocab: evergreen, needles, cones, flowers, seeds The pack includes: A full lesson plan PowerPoint overview of thesubject Powerpoint with the 3 reading passages in a format suitable for guided reading Fact sheet - handy easy-to-read facts for teachers to prep before the lesson or to use with pupils where appropriate Supporting worksheets with: · 3 de-codable, differentiated reading comprehension passages, · 3 Differentiated Other recording worksheets for written work · 1 sheet to draw and describe a cone · 1 sheet for younger pupils to tick the animals that feed on pine seeds. A set of photos to be used during the lesson and/or for display. Flashcards of key vocabulary

Find out what happens in spring with this delightful, 44-slide PowerPoint. Young children will be delighted by the original photos portraying all aspects of spring. From lengthening days, to plants, to baby animals this Spring PowerPoint will give the teacher plenty of stimulating material to explore many different aspects of spring. There is so much to learn! Aspects of spring covered in the Spring PowerPoint include: •Length of day •Weather •flowers •leaves •Seeds growing •Pollination •Baby animals •Birds •Frogs •Butterflies Full narration notes are provided No sounds but there is a little writing on most slides, but fuller notes are provided for teachers on an accompanying PDF. The teacher can enlarge upon the notes, bring in personal anecdotes, or remind the children of lessons already learned, so helping the children to relate what they are learning to their own experiences. See beautiful flowers, cute lambs, a bird in her nest, blossom trees and more. Learn something about the fascinating life of insects and how they help the flowers by pollinating them. If you like this PowerPoint, please tell others!

Spring, summer, autumn and winter word mats: a complete set of 4 seasons word mats with a difference - the words have the phonic digraphs/trigraphs highlighted in colour. This has three functions: The children learn to spell new words quicker when they recognise the sounds they have already been taught in words they have not used before. The spelling patterns they have already been taught are reinforced as they use the word mat. The children are delighted to see that many of the ‘new’ words, are words that they can sound out for themselves - when the sounds are highlighted for them! This is a tremendous confidence booster! It is suitable for all children but of great benefit to those with any special need that makes it hard for the child to have to transfer words from the board to their paper - it can sit right there on the desk making writing so much easier - inspiring confidence! They can also be used for display as some do. If you like these resources - see: www.sounditoutphonics.weebly.com and find more at Lilibette’s Shop.

An easy reader for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about the Song Thrush through a simple story. Learn Science at the same time! Use with any phonic programme after a child has learned the basic digraphs and trigraphs, for example, after Phase 5 Letters and sounds, or after RWI Speed Set 3 have been completed. See more at https://ks1nature.weebly.com/tipsideasfreebies/song-thrush-for-kids.

An easy phonetic reader for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about a garden bird - the Chaffinch- through a simple story. Learn Science at the same time! See more at [KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/

Learn the life-cycle of a frog with our simple first factual reading book: Each stage is explained in simple language and accompanied by photos and drawings. A clear, easy-to-read font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on frogs. See how a tadpole turns into a frog. Use for guided reading sessions or for reading comprehension work. Suitable for upper KS1, early KS2 and reluctant/struggling readers. 'Frogs is one in a series of factual readers for those just beginning to take off in reading independently, see more: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/nature-readers.html Air Clouds Water

A factual easy reader all about water for those just beginning to take off in reading independently. Satisfying children’s thirst for knowledge with beautiful photos and clear factual information. Presented simply with clear text and a large font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on weather/water cycle. Where does water come from? Different forms of water What does water do? How do we use water? Use for guided reading sessions or for reading comprehension work. Suitable for upper KS1 and early KS2 and reluctant/struggling readers.

Here is a chaffinch to oclour. Learn about birds for KS1. Develop art skills and learn bird ID all in one - combining science and art! Great for home or school use. Copy the picture as carefully as you can, with pens, pencils or paint! Learn more about Chaffinches at: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/tipsideasfreebies/the-chaffinch-for-ks1 And download our free phonics reading book: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-reading-book-free-download-the-chaffinch-12284513

‘Air’ satisfies children’s thirst for knowledge with beautiful photos and clear factual information. Presented simply with clear text and a large font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on weather. Headings include: What is air? Why do we need air? Other uses of air The second book in a series of factual readers for those just beginning to take off in reading independently. See the others: Clouds Water Frogs Suitable for individual or guided reading activities. Suitable for upper KS1, lower KS2 and struggling/reluctant readers of any age.

An easy phonic reader about spring flowers for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about garden flowers through a simple story. Learn Science at the same time! See more at [KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/)

An easy phonic reader about conkers for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Follow the journey of the Horse-Chestnut tree through the seasons. Ideal for use in autumn when conkers can be found - but can be used throughout the year. Learn Science at the same time! See more at([ KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/)

Take your children on a nature hunt with our FREE spotting sheet. Very often, when you take young children out to look at nature they cannot see anything. Telling them to ‘look’ is not enough as they do not know what to look for. This handy spotting sheet will help. By asking the children to see how many of the things on the sheet they can find, you are focusing their attention. This will make the walk of far more value to the child, as having personally found an item will mean that s/he feels much more related to it and be ready to learn more about it. See more resources at KS1 Nature

A lesson outline for planting Hyacinth bulbs and watching their growth over subsequent weeks. Extension activities given. What is a bulb? How do bulbs grow? Giving opportunities to observe, compare, question and record For more information see: KS1 Nature KS1 Nature: Helping you to teach Science through the local environment

A phonetic reader for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. This book starts to introduce words with more than one syllable. Teach the child to chunk the syllables to sound them out. This book contains factual information about the life-cycle of a butterfly written in fictional style. Children will have fun learning science as they read! Learn about butterflies through a simple story. Use the Butterflies phonic reader with any phonic programme after a child has learned the basic digraphs and trigraphs, for example, after Phase 5 Letters and sounds, or after RWI Speed Set 3 have been completed. This book is also part of the Reading Made Simple reading programme - 100% FREE.

A rock pool picture for KS1 children to colour. Can be used as part of a project on sea life.

A brief guide for teachers as to the kinds of insects that may be seen on an insect hunt - teaching what a true insect is and the different categories of insects for identification purposes. Includes a spotting sheet which can be given to children as they hunt for insects, and a recording sheet. Suitable for home or school use.