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I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.

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I am a London based primary school teacher with over 20 years experience. I am passionate about Key stage one and have also taught in EYFS and KS2. I love making resources for myself and other teachers.
Islands - Geography for Ks1
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Islands - Geography for Ks1

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Embark on an exciting educational journey with our specially curated resource tailored for key stage one learners, designed to explore the enchanting world of islands. Engage young minds as they: Identify the defining characteristics of islands Discover the widespread presence of islands across the globe Learn about the distinctions between islands and continents Delve into the captivating realm of islands through vibrant visuals and interactive content, including: Comprehensive coverage of both human and physical features unique to islands A differentiated worksheet, thoughtfully crafted into three levels of difficulty to accommodate varying abilities A captivating array of images showcasing the breathtaking diversity of islands worldwide Captivate young imaginations with stunning depictions, from serene tropical havens to rugged coastlines, and ignite a sense of wonder about the world’s fascinating geographical wonders. Included is: What an island is lesson slides (16 pages PDF) A worksheet differentiated 3 ways Human and physical features of islands slides (28 page PDF) 11 pictures of various islands around the world for display You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/mapping-for-ks1-12198063 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
Verbs introduction year 2
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Verbs introduction year 2

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Discover our dynamic teaching slides designed to make introducing verbs in grammar lessons both engaging and effective. Perfectly aligned with noun knowledge, these slides are versatile for use in whole class instruction or small group activities. Five of the slides are formatted as printable worksheets, offering interactive learning opportunities. Students will benefit from a variety of activities, including sorting, identification tasks, and thought-provoking challenges. Additionally, the resource includes three verb search worksheets to reinforce learning and provide extra practice. Enhance your grammar lessons with these comprehensive and hands-on teaching tools. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/year-2-common-exception-words-blue-stripes-12170275
Fractions: 3 Open ended  investigations
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Fractions: 3 Open ended investigations

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Unlock the power of problem-solving with these engaging open-ended fraction investigations. Designed to foster critical thinking for key stage 1 pupils, each investigation centers around a single, thought-provoking question, with three differentiated versions to challenge every student in your class. These investigations encourage students to explore fractions in their own way, with multiple possible answers to each question. This flexibility makes them perfect for both classroom and home learning environments, as they provide opportunities for students to think creatively, collaborate, and discover their own solutions. Whether you’re teaching in a mixed-ability classroom or supporting independent learning at home, these fraction investigations are a versatile tool for building deep understanding and confidence in fractions. Key Features: -3 open-ended fraction investigations -Differentiated for three levels of challenge -Multiple possible answers for each question -Ideal for classroom or home learning -Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving Empower your students to dive into the world of fractions with these engaging, flexible investigations. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/3-open-ended-maths-measurement-investigations-length-mass-time-year-2-12067636
Book Corner/area  Display - bright stripes
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Book Corner/area Display - bright stripes

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Create a bright and colourful reading corner or area with this bunting and poster pack. Bunting to welcome students into the area and posters to help keep the area purposeful and tidy. Book tub labels are also included to help students find what they need and keep the area organized. I have recently updated the book tub labels to include over 30 labels. I love these bright and cheery stripes and use this version of the reading display in my own classroom. Included: -Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters -Reading area rules posters -over 30 Book tub labels -15 Reading growth mindset posters -Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters -Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C) You might also be interested in these coordinating displays: /teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-bright-stripes-12365635 /teaching-resource/growth-mindset-questions-display-bold-colours-12364565 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
Year 1 and 2 Common Exception Words
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Year 1 and 2 Common Exception Words

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Support spelling and writing across Key Stage 1 with this versatile set of Common Exception Word Cards for Year 1 and Year 2. These cards are ideal for daily use in the classroom – whether you’re building a working wall, creating a word wall or running a phonics game. Each A4 sheet includes four large, clear word cards, perfect for whole-class display or individual and small-group activities. Flexible uses include: -Writing support during English lessons -Flashcards for quick-fire recall and spelling games -Washing line displays or peg-up activities -Pocket charts and sorting tasks What’s Included: -All Year 1 Common Exception Words -All Year 2 Common Exception Words -4 words per A4 sheet for easy cutting and readability A must-have resource for any KS1 classroom, helping learners build confidence with tricky, non-decodable words in a fun and accessible way. Print, cut, and go! You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/year-2-word-mat-common-exception-words-12312069 /teaching-resource/common-exception-word-mat-bundle-ks1-12312234
Easter symbols KS1
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Easter symbols KS1

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“Easter Symbols Explained: Engaging Resource for KS1†Discover the rich symbolism of Easter with our comprehensive teaching resource, designed to introduce KS1 children to the significance of Easter symbols in a straightforward manner. Included in this resource: -An 18-page PDF explaining Easter symbols and their meanings for Christians -A sorting activity for matching symbols to their meanings, with two levels of differentiation -Two exemplary pieces of writing on the topic to guide students in understanding and emulating the writing style -A vocabulary bank for writing support, available as both a display and printer-friendly version -6 Easter Symbols worksheets with accompanying answer sheets Unlock the understanding of Easter symbolism for young learners with our popular resource, perfect for engaging KS1 students in the Easter narrative. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/easter-symbols-display-re-christianity-12254615 /teaching-resource/shrove-tuesday-12254546 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
Animal diets: Carnivore, Herbivore and Omnivore KS1
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Animal diets: Carnivore, Herbivore and Omnivore KS1

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Discover the fascinating world of animal diets with our educational resource designed for Key Stage 1 students. Delve into the concepts of carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores as you learn how animals are grouped based on their dietary preferences. Engage young minds with this informative introduction to the diverse eating habits of creatures big and small. Included: A 20 page PDF lesson introduction explaining the animal groups and their diets. Includes opportunities for talk partner work and discussion. 3 worksheets. Each worksheet has been differentiated 2 ways. A knowledge organiser. Pictures and headings for display. If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/habitats-writing-for-science-12063557
Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year

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This vibrant 28-page PDF slideshow is the perfect resource to introduce young children to the exciting world of Chinese New Year. Tailored for KS1 and EYFS students, it explains the preparations, traditions, and celebrations surrounding this important holiday in simple, child-friendly language. Through a series of bright and engaging pictures, children will learn about the customs, food, decorations and celebrations. The slideshow features clear explanations of how families prepare for and celebrate the festival, making it easy for young learners to understand and appreciate the significance of this cultural event. At the end, there are 3 true or false questions that can be used for interactive discussions with talk partners which makes an excellent plenary activity for teachers to reinforce key learning points. Perfect for enriching lessons on global traditions, this resource is a fun, educational, and visually appealing way to celebrate Chinese New Year with your class. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/easter-symbols-ks1-12084396
Geography Vocabulary Display Human and Physical Features
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Geography Vocabulary Display Human and Physical Features

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This geography display features bold images of both human and physical features as outlined by the National Curriculum. Each A4 poster has a beautiful picture, title and short definition. These posters support pupils to associate the term with the visual representation and are great to reinforce learning. You can use them as a stand alone geography display or you can utilize the posters as they match up with your units of work. Physical features include: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather Human features include: city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour and shop Included: 24 posters (PDF) 3 Headings (PDF): geography vocabulary, human features, physical features. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/human-and-physical-features-clip-cards-12561052 /teaching-resource/construction-cards-human-and-physical-features-12569843 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
Christmas Sentence Writing worksheets
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Christmas Sentence Writing worksheets

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Help your little learners build confidence in writing with our Christmas-themed sentence worksheets, designed specifically for EYFS and KS1 children. This resource includes 3 engaging worksheets that feature simple sentence stems and festive vocabulary to encourage children to write their own Christmas sentences. Ideal for reluctant writers or those just starting to form full sentences, these worksheets provide clear prompts and inspiration to make writing fun and accessible. With easy-to-follow sentence starters and seasonal words, children will be motivated to write about Christmas while improving their sentence structure and grammar use. Perfect for the holiday season, these worksheets are a great way to nurture early writing skills and spark the joy of writing in young learners. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/christmas-maths-and-cvc-word-bundle-13155319 /teaching-resource/christmas-cvc-roll-and-read-games-13159141
Maths Working Wall Natural Hessian
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Maths Working Wall Natural Hessian

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Maths working walls are an essential in a primary classroom. Here are the headings needed to create a cute working wall within a calming classroom. Included: -Natural hessian look bunting which says maths working wall -headings which say: we are learning to, vocabulary, examples of work, top tips for excellent work, WAGOLL, challenge and questions. -Numbers 0-20: one number per card. Each card has the number in digits, a ten frame and the written word. The bunting lettering is in bold capital letters and says maths working wall. Also included is a bunting flag with an apple and another with a sweet little chalk board. The headings have a large space to write under them. I laminate these and then use a white board marker to write and wipe as needed throughout the topic. I reuse them again and again. So once the board is set up it’s very easy to change and add to as often as required. I have this same display but in bright stripes if you’re after something more colourful. This resources goes well with: /teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-questions-12710835 You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/classroom-set-up-bundle-12563529 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
Geography: Human and Physical Features Bundle
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Geography: Human and Physical Features Bundle

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I love this bundle as it has all my favourite resources for learning about the human and physical features when teaching geography. Included: A huge display Clip cards which are a great activity, plenary, talk partner prompt or exit ticket. Construction cards which allow children to embed and demonstrate their learning. I hope you love this as much as me.
Mapping for KS1
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Mapping for KS1

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Geography skills for KS1. Included are two lesson slides aimed at introducing KS1 pupils to mapping. Each set of slides include lots of questions which can be used by talk partners or whole class to aid students in developing their understanding and meeting the expectations of the National Curriculum. Included: Part one: understanding symbols and keys (18 page PDF) Part two: understanding compass directions and using directional language (12 page PDF) You might also be interested in these mapping worksheets: /teaching-resource/resource-12537231 or this geography resource about islands: /teaching-resource/islands-geography-for-ks1-12168489
British Isles for KS1
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British Isles for KS1

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Explore Geography Skills for Key Stage 1 with our engaging resource. Dive into a lesson starter designed to sharpen directional language by identifying the locations of diverse British Islands. From the Isle of Wight to the Shetland Islands, students will navigate through geography with ease. Cap off the lesson with an exciting no-prep challenge, encouraging pupils to collaborate and enhance their directional prowess with a partner. Get ready to chart a course through the world of geography! Included is a 15 page PDF lesson starter. This resource works well with: /teaching-resource/islands-geography-for-ks1-12168489 You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/mapping-for-ks1-12198063
Book Corner Display - Natural Hessian
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Book Corner Display - Natural Hessian

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Transform your reading corner into a tranquil oasis of learning with our Bunting and Poster Pack. Welcome your students into this calming space with charming bunting, setting the tone for a cozy reading experience. Our purposeful posters not only enhance the ambiance but also serve as gentle reminders to keep the area tidy and focused on reading. Plus, with included book tub labels, students can easily locate their favorite reads and maintain an organized environment. Elevate your book corner into a haven of relaxation and exploration with this comprehensive pack. Included: -Bunting which says reading corner all upper case letters -Bunting which says reading corner in lower case (with a capital R and C) -Welcome Bunting written in all upper case letters -Reading area rules -over 30 Book tub labels -15 growth mindset reading posters I also have this same display in a colourful version here: /teaching-resource/book-corner-area-display-bright-stripes-12167366 You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/growth-mindset-reading-posters-12543533 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
Maths Working Wall Questions Display
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Maths Working Wall Questions Display

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Questions to display that teachers and students can ask. Each question is displayed in its own thought bubble. One thought bubble per A4 paper. These are great for warm ups, number talk, thinking together and plenaries. These questions are also perfect for display on your maths working wall. Laminate these and they can be used again and again. Included: 11 questions; each in a thought bubble. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/maths-working-wall-display-12351121
Maps Symbols and Keys worksheets ks1
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Maps Symbols and Keys worksheets ks1

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Practice mappings skills to demonstrate understanding of symbols and keys as part of ks1 geography. Included in this resource are 3 worksheets and their answers. Two worksheets involve matching the image from a key to its meaning. The last worksheet involves drawing a simple map and key and then populating the map with the pictures from the key. These are perfect for ks1 pupils. You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/mapping-for-ks1-12198063
Geography for KS1 mapping and islands
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Geography for KS1 mapping and islands

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Here are 3 great resources for KS1 geography. They work on a variety of geography skills including understanding symbols and keys, directional language, use of maps and atlas, identifying the human and physical features of islands. There is also a printable display of islands from around the world for your geography working wall. Included is: Islands Geography for ks1 What an island is lesson starter A worksheet differentiated 3 ways Human and physical features of islands lesson starter Pictures of various islands around the world for display Mapping for KS1 Included are two lesson starters aimed at introducing KS1 pupils to mapping. Each lesson starter includes lots of questions which can be used by talk partners or whole class to aid students in developing their understanding. Part one: understanding symbols and keys (18 page PDF) Part two: understanding compass directions and using language (12 page PDF) The British Isles for KS1 Included is a lesson starter (15 page PDF) aimed at using directional language to identify the location of various British Islands. There is a no prep challenge at the end for pupils to practice their directional language with a partner.
CVC word worksheet taster pack
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CVC word worksheet taster pack

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These worksheets will provide your students with practice for learning short a CVC words. They are designed to help your students master segmenting and writing short a words. These worksheets are the perfect companion to any phonics program and will help students grasp important segmenting, blending and spelling skills related to CVC words. Each worksheet is available in colour and printer friendly black and white. Answers are also included so children can self check their work. Included: 2 worksheets in full colour 2 worksheets in black and white 2 answer sheets You might also be interested in: /teaching-resource/cvc-bundle-12828908 If you like this resource, then please rate it and/or leave a comment. If the rate-resource button on this page does not work, then go to your ratings page by clicking /my-resources/reviews
measuring length in non-standard units
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measuring length in non-standard units

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Here are a few slides to get the children thinking about the practice of measuring in non-standard units. It includes some tips to explain how to measure and a few photos which model how to measure.