This could be used with Year 1 or 2 to build their knowledge of, and vocabulary related to, 2D shapes. Although data handling no longer forms part of the KS1 maths curriculum, this activity gives the children the opportunity to sort and classify shapes and use the appropriate vocabulary. First, use the Powerpoint to identify and name common 2 D shapes before sorting shapes onto a Venn diagram. The resource includes shape pictures for the children (or TA) to cut out, a Venn diagram sheet and a Powerpoint for the introduction.

Intended for KS1 pupils. Can be linked to the book 'Oliver's Fruit Salad' by Vivian French. Includes differentiated writing frames and a Powerpoint containing key vocabulary and images.

I used these resources over two days with my Year 1 class as part of a carousel of activities linked to comparing, describing and solving problems linked to mass.

This set of resources incorporates an introductory Powerpoint, differentiated worksheets and answer sheets. It is aimed primarily at later in Year 1, or Year 2, but could easily be adapted to suit Year 3.

This is an introduction aimed at key stage 1 and linked to the National Curriculum for English (punctuation). Children are taught what a question mark looks like and what it is for before distinguishing between statements and questions. The accompanying worksheets are simple to use, giving the children opportunities to use question marks where needed without having to do a lot of writing to demonstrate their understanding. More able children can read more complex sentences and then progress to composing their own questions to match the answers given. Answer sheets are included.

A simple writing task that helps you find out more about the children and their ability, ideal for the first week of school or moving up session.

The first 100 high frequency words, taken from Letters and Sounds. In groups of 8/9 so you can focus on a group each week this term, one word per page, so it's a 100-page flipchart with coloured backgrounds to indicate different groups of words. Have a look if you can't work out what I mean!

An example of weekly planning for phonics based upon Letters and Sounds. I have left my activities in because it seemed more useful than a blank form.