This is a collection of fun, independent reading activities for readers in key stage one. Each activity uses words that are decodable up to phase 5, so can be completed independently, allowing children to keep practising their reading in fun and enjoyable ways. The resource contains multiple versions of 4 different independent worksheet activities- wordsearches, ‘design a front cover’, ‘read the list and draw the item to match’ and another quick drawing activity . There are also blank sheets for further activites than can be tailored to support reading of specific books. On the last page are further ideas for formal Guided Reading follow up tasks. The download contains powerpoint files, which is the program I use to make the worksheets. These are formatted to A4 and are included so that you can change and adapt the sheets as you see fit. The resource has a contents page, briefly explaining each activity. Each activity uses words that are decodable up to Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds and no further. Some pages are differentiated to use words just to Phase 3 or 4 (noted on contents page). I personally give these activities to independent reading groups during guided reading carousel sessions. I find these activities give children a fun chance to continue practising their reading skills even when not working directly with an adult. Each activity easily takes up a 10-15 minute session, meaning children stay engaged whilst learning and you can focus on your group without interruptions.

This text is a one-page information page about Axolotls. The wording and vocabulary is aimed at key stage one children, though it will be suitable for lower key stage two. Perfect for reading in a group, in class, alone or at home. This sheet can also be used as a research resource as it contains interesting facts about Axolotls. It is perfect for using in a guided reading lesson, as children can read the page and work on the questions in the space of around twenty minutes.

This is a booklet of all the phonics activities that I have collected. Each game or activity is listed with a learning objective, resources for that activity, instructions on how to deliver it and notes on how to extend or alter the activity. It can be hard to think of new and stimulating ideas for phonics. These activities can be done in under 5 minutes and can be adapted for the ‘review’, ‘practise’ and ‘apply’ parts of the lesson.

On this worksheet, children identify the words within sentences that can be changed by adding or taking away the prefix ‘un’. Aimed at key stage one, and children in years one and two, this can be used as either a quick filler task, or as the basis for a lesson. For children who have grasped the concept, there is a longer activity in which children rewrite a passage to change its meaning using the prefix ‘un’.

The 100 Year 1, and 200 Year 2, tricky words and high-frequency words are laid out on this handy spelling mat. Each column represents a letter of the alphabet, under which the words that begin with that letter are placed. It is a quick and easy way for children to support themselves in spelling. I have attached a PDF and also a Powerpoint version of the file, to allow you to alter and change the font to suit your school’s policies.

This word bank will save time for teachers by giving you lots of words to use quickly and easily. It will improve children’s progress in phase three and four and make teaching phonics easy. Designed to supplement Phase 4 teaching, use these words as a means of continuing regular practise of phase 3 graphemes, during phase 4 lessons. For example, words such as ‘snail’ and ‘cloak’ contain the consonant clusters of phase 4, as well as recent phase 3 digraphs. The words combine Phase 3 digraphs with Phase 4 CCVC, CVCC, CCVCC word structure in order for children to continue practising reading and writing Phase 3 graphemes into Phase 4. Included is both a PDF and editable word document.

This text is a one-page information article about the Great Fire of London, for key stage one children. It’s written using words that are decodable and recognisable to children meeting year one expectations at the end of the year. Perfect for reading in a group, in class, alone or at home, this sheet can also be sent as homework, as it includes prompt questions, and some ideas for games and activities. ** I have put this on for free, but if you feel it is worth contributing for then I have paid-for resources on my page.

A sort poem about conkers, to be read by year 1 or year 2 children. The words have been chosen to be decodable at key stage 1 (KS1) using graphemes from phase 3, 4 and 5. I use the poem in guided reading sessions, discussing word choices and adjectives.

This text is a one-sided information page about Italy, using words that will b edecodable and recognisable for children in key stage one, meeting year one expectations at the end of the year. Perfect for reading in a group, in class, alone or at home. I have used this page to help my class research Italy and complete KWL (know, want to know, have learned) grids. ** I have put this on for free, but if you feel it is worth contributing for then I have paid-for resources on my page.