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Labels for books/coat pegs 'This belongs to'

These 'This belongs to...' labels have been designed with an eye catching image to help young learners recognise their items when they are maybe not yet familiar with recognising their name. Learners could choose their image at the start of the school year/term and this image/label design could be used consistently on their books/personal tray/storage cubby/coat peg.

Literacy

non fiction

nouns

reading - words

vocabulary

Suitable for ages: 2-6

£1.75 (1 credit)

Wordsearch - Back to school words

This wordsearch has two pages. Page 1 provides a list of x17 back to school-related words. Page 2 is the solutions page, clearly showing where all words are hidden, including their direction.

Literacy

reading - words

vocabulary

Suitable for ages: 5-7

£0.75 (1 credit)

Making 'All about me' mini book - New class!

This resource has been designed for learners to make their own (non fiction) ‘mini book’ to share in writing and drawing some simple information that is ‘all about me’ to help learners and new teachers to get to know each other at the start of a new school year.

Literacy

non fiction

reading - sentences

reading - words

vocabulary

writing - sentences

writing - words

Suitable for ages: 5-7

£0.80 (1 credit)

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CVC 'o' word/picture cards - Double-sided (Set 4/5)

Literacy

CVC words

decoding

lowercase letters

nouns

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

using one-to-one correspondence

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words - all containing the 'o' sound. Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then can self-check if they were correct by flipping over the card to look at the picture on the other side.

£0.70 (1 credit)

CVC 'i' word/picture cards - Double-sided (Set 3/5)

Literacy

CVC words

decoding

lowercase letters

nouns

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

using one-to-one correspondence

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words - all containing the 'i' sound. Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then can self-check if they were correct by flipping over the card to look at the picture on the other side.

£0.70 (1 credit)

CVC 'e' word/picture cards - Double-sided (Set 2/5)

Literacy

CVC words

decoding

lowercase letters

nouns

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

using one-to-one correspondence

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words - all containing the 'e' sound. Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then can self-check if they were correct by flipping over the card to look at the picture on the other side.

£0.70 (1 credit)

CVC 'a' word/picture cards - Double-sided (Set 1/5)

Literacy

CVC words

decoding

lowercase letters

nouns

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

using one-to-one correspondence

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words - all containing the 'a' sound. Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then can self-check if they were correct by flipping over the card to look at the picture on the other side.

£0.70 (1 credit)

Christmas Alphabet picture/grapheme cards - Double-sided (to use with a 'Function Machine’)

Literacy

alphabet

alphabetical order

initial sounds

letter picture match

lowercase letters

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

recognising graphemes

vocabulary

Suitable for ages: 3-6

These Christmas Alphabet cards have been designed to be cut out and made into double-sided cards for learners to practise identifying the initial sounds for x26 Christmas-themed images. This is a fun opportunity for learners to practise their sound knowledge in the run up to Christmas. This resource has been designed to use with a ‘Function Machine’. Without a Function Machine these cards could be used by learners to self check - turning over the card to see if they were correct.

£1.35 (1 credit)

How to make a Function Machine

Literacy

CVC words

nouns

number names to 20

phonics

reading - words

recognising graphemes

spelling

vocabulary

Suitable for ages: 3-7

A ‘function machine’ is like a post box but when something is posted into the top slot it pops out of the lower slot reversed - to younger learners this can seem like ‘magic’ ! A Function Machine can be made from a simple shoebox and is designed for double-sided cards (credit-card size is perfect) to be posted into it.

£1.25 (1 credit)

Correcting Sentences, reading and writing

Literacy

capital letters

decoding

finger spaces

full stops

phase 5 phonics

punctuation

reading - sentences

sounding out

spelling mistakes

using one-to-one correspondence

vocabulary

word picture match

writing - sentences

Suitable for ages: 5-7

This resource has been designed to practise reading and writing x8 simple sentences to identify and make corrections to each one. Every sentence has x3 errors to correct. Two answer pages are included in the same format, making every error made clear. Answers could be used by learners to cross-check their sentences, promoting autonomy.

£0.95 (1 credit)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns (Tricky Words)

Literacy

nouns

reading - words

recognising graphemes

sounding out

tricky words

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 5-7

This activity helps learners read tricky high-frequency nouns. They'll use images and phonics skills. The black letters can be 'sounded out,' while the red letters show difficult parts. Learners can look at the images to help them work out the words, focusing on the black letters to apply their phonics knowledge.

£1.75 (1 credit)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns to sound out

Literacy

decoding

nouns

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

phase 5 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

using one-to-one correspondence

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 4-7

These resources are word/picture puzzles to sound out (read) high frequency words (nouns) and match each word with the corresponding image. These words can be sounded out and are clearly linked to phonics Phases 2, 3, 5 and 6+ using a colour coded key (included). You can use this organised system to help you introduce suitable word/picture puzzles at the relevant 'phonics level' for your learners.

£3.25 (3 credits)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns (x4 Sets)

Literacy

decoding

nouns

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

phase 5 phonics

reading graphemes

recognising graphemes

sounding out

tricky words

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-7

These x4 resource sets are a selection of the first 200 high frequency words to look more closely at nouns. Learners can sound out nouns and become more familiar with seeing/reading them on sight. Learners also match the nouns with the corresponding pictures. All words have been sorted into colour groups depending on which phonics phase they fit in with so words can be introduced at the right time for your learners.

£2.40 (2 credits)

Reading words - Number names one to twenty

Literacy

decoding

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

phase 5 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

tricky words

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

These resources look more closely at number names from one to twenty. Learners can sound out number name words and become more familiar with seeing/reading them on sight. Learners also match the number name words with the corresponding numerals.

£0.90 (1 credit)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns (Tricky Words)

Literacy

decoding

nouns

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

tricky words

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 5-7

This activity helps learners read tricky, high-frequency nouns. They can use the images and focus on the black letters to sound out parts of the word. The red letters show the tricky parts that are harder to sound out. This method lets learners apply their phonics knowledge to work out the words.

£0.70 (1 credit)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns (Set 3 of 3)

Literacy

decoding

nouns

phase 3 phonics

phase 5 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 5-7

This activity has been designed to give learners an opportunity to look more closely at a selection of the first 200 high frequency words and practise reading these words by sounding them out. All words have been sorted into colour groups depending on which phonics phase they fit in with so words can be introduced at the right time for your learners. This set of words is ‘nouns’ - all words fit in with phonics Phases 3, 5 and 6+.

£0.70 (1 credit)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns (Set 2 of 3)

Literacy

decoding

nouns

phase 3 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

This activity has been designed to give learners an opportunity to look more closely at a selection of the first 200 high frequency words and practise reading these words by sounding them out. All words have been sorted into colour groups depending on which phonics phase they fit in with so words can be introduced at the right time for your learners. This set of words is ‘nouns’ (with one adjective - 'green') - all words fit in with phonics Phase 3.

£0.70 (1 credit)

Reading High Frequency words - Nouns (Set 1 of 3)

Literacy

decoding

nouns

phase 2 phonics

reading - words

reading graphemes

sounding out

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 3-6

This activity has been designed to give learners an opportunity to look more closely at a selection of the first 200 high frequency words and practise reading these words by sounding them out. All words have been sorted into colour groups depending on which phonics phase they fit in with so that words can be introduced at the right time for your learners. These words are ‘nouns’ - all words included on this resource fit in with Phase 2 phonics.

£0.70 (1 credit)

Christmas Countdown - Advent Calendar Candle

Maths

1 less

1 more

counting down

numbers to 25

recognising numerals to 25

Suitable for ages: 3-7

This countdown has been designed to be used for by an individual/group or class to countdown the days to Christmas. Behind each numbered flap is a Christmas image and a few related words to read. This resource has been designed to be made by or with an adult - an adult leading the way with the steps to follow and a learner reading and helping as they are able.

£1.20 (1 credit)

Christmas words (and pictures) to sound out/match (Phases 2&3)

Literacy

decoding

one-to-one correspondence

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

reading - words

recognising graphemes

sounding out

vocabulary

Suitable for ages: 3-6

This resource has been designed to be an interesting activity for learners to engage in independently to consolidate their knowledge of Phase 2 *and* Phase 3 sounds. Learners are to sound out the words, looking at the graphemes printed on the 'word cards' and match these words with the corresponding ‘stand up character/picture cards’.

£1.25 (1 credit)

Christmas Alphabet picture/grapheme cards to match (Single-sided)

Literacy

alphabet

alphabetical order

initial sounds

letter picture match

nouns

one-to-one correspondence

phase 2 phonics

phase 3 phonics

recognising graphemes

vocabulary

word picture match

Suitable for ages: 4-7

These Christmas alphabet matching cards have been designed to be printed onto card to practise identifying the x26 initial Christmas-themed alphabet sounds. Learners match the initial sound for each image with the correct grapheme. A fun way for learners to practise their sound knowledge at Christmas.

£1.35 (1 credit)

Counting in 2’s to 20 / 40 (Two Resources) with Answers

Maths

counting

counting in 2's

one-to-one correspondence

writing numbers

Suitable for ages: 5-7

This resource has been designed for learners to use/practise their knowledge of counting in 2's (up to 20/40) to count groups of objects more quickly. Number line support is included (if needed) and answers are presented in the same layout to encourage autonomy.

£1.10 (1 credit)

Counting groups of objects in 2’s (to 20) In Winter (with Answers)

Maths

counting

counting in 2's

one-to-one correspondence

writing numbers

Suitable for ages: 5-7

This winter-themed resource has been designed for learners to use/practise their knowledge of counting in 2's (up to 20) to count groups of objects more quickly. Number line support is included (if needed) and answers are presented in the same layout to encourage autonomy.

£0.70 (1 credit)