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Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds! At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.

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Hello! I'm Cynthia, and welcome to Glowing Pedagogy: Sparking Joy, Inspiring Minds! At Glowing Pedagogy, we believe in creating connections, not just resources. Each product is thoughtfully designed to inspire teachers and pupils, bringing excitement, purpose, and joy to every learning experience. Specialising in literacy and phonics, our essential resources for EY to Year 1 are perfect for enriching both classroom and home-schooling environments.
Story Sequence Worksheets - First, Next, Then, Finally | Graphic Organizers for Kids
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Story Sequence Worksheets - First, Next, Then, Finally | Graphic Organizers for Kids

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Engage young learners with these Story Sequence Worksheets - First, Next, Then, Finally | Graphic Organizers for Kids! Perfect for early writers and readers, this resource helps students organize their ideas and understand the sequence of events in a story. Children can practice both written and oral storytelling skills. Worksheet 1: Designed for oral storytelling, students illustrate the sequence and use their drawings to retell the story. A-4 Horizontal Worksheets (pages 2 and 3): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure. A-4 Vertical Worksheet (page 4): Students draw and write about a story’s sequence using “First, Next, Then, Finally” as prompts to guide their narrative structure. Story Sequence Worksheets - First, Next, Then, Finally | Graphic Organizers for Kids
Historical Figures: Comprehensive Introductory Lesson Plan
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Historical Figures: Comprehensive Introductory Lesson Plan

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Scaffolding to learn about “Significant People in History” Part 1 This resource, centered on inquiry-based learning, offers a comprehensive approach to exploring significant people in history. With 37 pages featuring project answers, it provides a wealth of materials to support student engagement and understanding. Inside, you’ll discover: A skill-building exercise to identify significant historical figures. Opportunities to complete the KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) thinking routine. Matching activities to connect significant people with their corresponding pictures. Descriptive passages about significant people in history, accompanied by picture matching tasks. Reading passages and discussion prompts to delve deeper into the lives and contributions of historical figures. Utilization of Padlet, an online collaborative platform, to document and share newfound knowledge about a significant person in history. These activities are carefully designed to guide students through exploration, analysis, and reflection, fostering a deeper appreciation for the individuals who have shaped our world. HISTORICAL FIGURES LESSON PLAN You might be also interested in: Set 2:FAMOUS ARTISTS LESSON PLAN Set 3:THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN HISTORY LESSON PLAN Set 4:HISTORICAL ICONS LESSON PLAN Click here for MORE RESOURCES
Sidney, Stella and the Moon Question Building Worksheets
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Sidney, Stella and the Moon Question Building Worksheets

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Explore 6 engaging question-building sentences inspired by ‘Sidney, Stella and the Moon’ by Emma Yarlett with our Sidney, Stella and the Moon_Question Building resource. Sidney, Stella and the Moon Question Building Worksheets #literacy #literacytree #sidneystellaandthemoon
Historical Icons Lesson Plan
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Historical Icons Lesson Plan

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Set 4 Scaffolding to learn about “Significant People in History”. This resource, centered on inquiry-based learning, presents a comprehensive approach to exploring the contributions of significant historical figures to the world. With 36 pages, it offers a rich array of materials to foster student engagement and deepen understanding. Inside, you’ll find: Opportunities to complete web diagrams, visualizing the connections between significant people and their contributions. Engaging activities to create glowing water, providing a hands-on exploration of scientific concepts. Reading comprehension tasks focusing on Bill Gates, with accompanying questions to assess understanding. Writing exercises to reflect on and summarize the contributions of Bill Gates, Mother Teresa, and Albert Einstein. Prompts to identify and write about the professions of significant historical figures. Creative role-playing activities, such as acting out as a talking statue, to encourage imaginative exploration. Summative assessments to evaluate understanding and knowledge retention through written responses. These varied activities are designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, empowering students to gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of historical figures on our world. HISTORICAL ICONS LESSON PLAN You might be interested in: Set 1: HISTORICAL FIGURES LESSON PLAN Set 2:FAMOUS ARTISTS LESSON PLAN Set 3:THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN HISTORY LESSON PLAN Set 4:HISTORICAL ICONS LESSON PLAN Click here for MORE RESOURCES
The Contributions of Significant People in History Lesson Plan
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The Contributions of Significant People in History Lesson Plan

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Scaffolding to learn about “The Contributions of Significant People in History” This inquiry-based learning resource takes a thorough approach to investigating the contributions of significant historical figures. Spanning 22 pages, it offers a rich array of materials designed to facilitate student engagement and comprehension. Within this resource, you’ll find: Opportunities to articulate and understand the impact of significant individuals on the world. Activities utilizing Google Maps to precisely locate the birthplaces of historical figures. Interactive chart completion exercises focusing on countries associated with these individuals. Collaborative learning experiences through the think-pair-share technique. Creative projects, such as making a wig, to deepen understanding and foster hands-on learning. These activities are thoughtfully crafted to encourage critical thinking, geographical awareness, and creative expression, providing students with a holistic understanding of the contributions made by significant figures throughout history. THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN HISTORY You might be interested in: Set 1: HISTORICAL FIGURES LESSON PLAN Set 2:FAMOUS ARTISTS LESSON PLAN Set 3:THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN HISTORY LESSON PLAN Set 4:HISTORICAL ICONS LESSON PLAN Click here for MORE RESOURCES
Famous Artists Lesson Plan
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Famous Artists Lesson Plan

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Set 2 Scaffolding to learn about “Significant People in History” This resource, centered on inquiry-based learning, presents a comprehensive approach to exploring significant artists in history. Featuring 21 pages, it offers a wealth of materials to enhance student engagement and understanding. Inside, you’ll uncover: Opportunities to identify and learn about notable artists from history. Writing exercises to document newfound knowledge and insights. A creative activity inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, “The Starry Night.” Art-making prompts using polka dots as a technique for creating unique artwork. Explorations into the principles of cubism through hands-on activities. Reading comprehension tasks accompanied by fill-in-the-gap exercises focusing on Mozart’s life and achievements. The chance to experience and play Mozart’s renowned composition, “A Little Night Music.” FAMOUS ARTISTS LESSON PLAN These activities are thoughtfully curated to foster curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the artistic contributions of individuals throughout history. You might be interested in: Set 1: HISTORICAL FIGURES LESSON PLAN Set 2:FAMOUS ARTISTS LESSON PLAN Set 3:THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE IN HISTORY LESSON PLAN Set 4:HISTORICAL ICONS LESSON PLAN Click here for MORE RESOURCES
Facts About the Moon for Kids: Word Order Activity
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Facts About the Moon for Kids: Word Order Activity

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach facts about the moon to young learners? This interactive moon word order activity is perfect for reinforcing reading comprehension and sentence structure skills while exploring moon facts. This resource includes: 5 pages of cut-and-paste activities where students cut out words and stick them in the right order to form factual sentences about the moon. 5 pages for writing where students will number the words and write the correct sentences, enhancing both their writing skills and their understanding of moon facts. Ideal for early readers, these interactive worksheets focus on moon science while also building sentence formation skills. Use them in your literacy centers, as independent practice, or as part of your space science lessons. Why this resource? Moon Facts for Kids: Teach interesting and fun facts about the moon in a kid-friendly way. Sentence Structure Practice: Helps students improve their word order and sentence construction. Hands-on Learning: Engaging cut-and-paste activity makes learning fun and interactive. Educational and Fun: Combines moon science with literacy skills, perfect for young learners. Great for use in classrooms or for homeschooling, these moon worksheets make learning about the moon exciting and educational! Facts About the Moon for Kids: Word Order Activity You may also be interested in: Moon Fact or Fiction Interactive Digital Game for Kids Sidney, Stella and the Moon Vocabulary Posters - Adjectives and Nouns for Year 1 Sidney, Stella and the Moon Story Sequencing
Nouns and the Present Simple Error Correction: Religions and Festival Descriptions
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Nouns and the Present Simple Error Correction: Religions and Festival Descriptions

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Enhance Year 4 students’ understanding of nouns and the present simple tense with our focused resource, “Nouns and the Present Simple Error Correction: Religions and Festival Descriptions”. This 10-page printable workbook is designed to provide engaging practice for students to identify and correct errors related to proper and common nouns, singular and plural nouns, and the present simple tense within the context of various religious texts and major festivals. This resource features: 5 pages of error correction exercises where students identify and correct mistakes in sentences about celebrations such as Diwali, Ramadan, Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Hanukkah. These exercises focus on using proper and common nouns, singular and plural forms, and applying the present simple tense accurately. 5 pages providing the correct grammar for each text, complete with clear explanations and examples to support students in mastering these key grammar concepts. Perfect for reinforcing Year 4 grammar skills while introducing students to cultural and religious diversity. This workbook is an excellent tool for enhancing grammatical accuracy in a meaningful and educational context. Nouns and the Present Simple Error Correction: Religions and Festival Descriptions
I Want My Hat Back Worksheets: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search with Answers
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I Want My Hat Back Worksheets: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search with Answers

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Engage your students with the fun and interactive “I Want My Hat Back: Crossword Puzzle with Answers”! This SIX-page resource is designed to enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension through an enjoyable activity centred around the beloved book by Jon Klassen. Number of pages: 6 Format: PDF What’s Included: Page 1: A crossword puzzle featuring vocabulary words based on character names from I Want My Hat Back. This activity helps students connect with the story while expanding their language skills. Page 2: Answers Page 3: A clue-based crossword where students read clues related to the story and write the corresponding answers. This page reinforces comprehension and critical thinking as they recall details from the book. Page 4: Answers Page 5: A search word puzzle featuring vocabulary words based on character names from I Want My Hat Back. Page 6: Answers Key Features: Target Age Group: Perfect for early learners and primary students (ages 3-8). Educational Value: Supports literacy development and encourages students to think critically about the characters and storyline. Easy to Implement: Ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or literacy centres. Why This Resource? Engaging Learning: Combines fun with education, making reading enjoyable for young learners. Promotes Vocabulary Growth: Helps students become familiar with character names and the context within the story. Versatile Use: Can be used in individual, pair, or group settings, adapting to your classroom needs. Bring the adventure of I Want My Hat Back into your classroom with this delightful crossword puzzle! Perfect for reinforcing key literacy skills in a creative way. I Want My Hat Back Worksheets: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search with Answers You’ll also love: I Want My Hat Back Bundle: Characters, Story Sequencing, Reading Comprehension, Word Order and More
Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1
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Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1

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This interactive Fold-and-Learn Contractions Card is designed to help Year 1 students master the use of contractions and apostrophes in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing contractions, this resource provides an effective tool for interactive learning. Number of pages: 9 Format: PDF Key Features: Three Printing Options: Choose from printing each page individually, double-sided, or for students to create their own foldable card. Find the detailed instructions for printing in the worksheet. Practical Application: This resource supports students in using contractions in writing activities. For example, I used this approach to have my students write a heartfelt Sorry Letter to Mum, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s Cave Baby. Focused Learning: Emphasizes the use of apostrophes in contractions and helps students apply these skills in their own writing. Ideal for Year 1: Suitable for both initial teaching and review for Year 2 students. Enhance your English lessons with this engaging, hands-on resource that makes learning about contractions both effective and enjoyable. Contractions in English: Fold-and-Learn Card for Year 1 You may also love Cave Baby Sorry Letter to Mum and Dad
Native Plants and Their Continents: Lesson Slides and Colorful & Black-and-White
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Native Plants and Their Continents: Lesson Slides and Colorful & Black-and-White

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Engage your students with this comprehensive lesson on plant geography! This resource includes 18 slides in a PowerPoint presentation and 6 worksheets in PDF format, designed to help students discover which continent each plant is native to. Slide Overview: Slide 1: Learning Objective: “Can I find out which continent each plant is native to?” Slide 2: Introduction to Plant Geography: Explore the significance of plants in different regions. Slides 3-5: Thinking Routines: Encourage critical thinking with “I see,” “I think,” and “I wonder” activities to foster student curiosity. Slide 6: Interactive Online Game: Students will find out which continents various plants belong to. Slide 7: Answers to the online game for self-assessment. Slide 8: Learning Centers Activities: Suggested hands-on activities for independent or group work. Slides 9 & 10: Continents Worksheets: Available in both colorful and black-and-white versions to cater to different learning styles. Slide 11: Activity: Students will identify which continent each plant is native to. Slides 12, 13 & 14: Worksheets with Answers: Students will find out the continent where each plant is located, complete with answer keys. Slides 15 & 16: Creative Drawing Activity: Students will draw native plants and match them to their respective continents. Slide 17: Reflection: “What have you learned?” prompts students to consolidate their learning. Slide 18: Art Activity: How to Paint a Sunflower This resource is perfect for reinforcing knowledge about plant geography while promoting engagement through various activities. Ideal for teachers looking to enhance their geography lessons, this package provides a complete, interactive learning experience for students! Ideal for KS1 and KS2. [Native Plants and Their Continents: Lesson Slides and Colorful & Black-and-White ](/teaching-resource/-13127820)
Grammar Practice for Year 3: Adjectives, Nouns, & Present Simple on Well-Being
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Grammar Practice for Year 3: Adjectives, Nouns, & Present Simple on Well-Being

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Engage your Year 3 pupils with this comprehensive grammar practice worksheet focusing on adjectives, nouns, and the present simple tense—all while learning about well-being! This worksheet is designed to help pupils strengthen their grammar skills in a meaningful context, using vocabulary related to body organs, healthy habits, and actions for well-being. What’s Included: Part 1: Circle the adjectives – Sentences include vocabulary connected to body organs and descriptive adjectives. Part 2: Circle the nouns – Sentences focus on identifying nouns related to actions for taking care of the body. Part 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct present simple tense form – Sentences feature vocabulary linked to good habits for a healthy lifestyle. Part 4: Write questions in the present simple tense – Use good habit vocabulary to practice question formation. This 20-exercise grammar worksheet helps pupils practise identifying adjectives and nouns, fill in the correct form of the present simple tense, and write questions—all while reinforcing well-being vocabulary. Answers are included to make marking easier and to support independent learning. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework, this resource supports pupils in building essential grammar skills with a health-focused theme. Grammar Practice for Year 3: Adjectives, Nouns, & Present Simple on Well-Being
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Counting Activity: Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s Colouring Page
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Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Counting Activity: Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s Colouring Page

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Celebrate The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) with a vibrant sugar skull colouring activity that combines creativity and maths! Students will love practising their counting skills while bringing their sugar skulls to life with bright colours. Count by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s to colour each section in fun shades like blue, green, orange, and pink. Add an extra challenge by colouring numbers multiple times! This hands-on activity is perfect for engaging primary learners in maths while honouring the spirit of Día de los Muertos. It’s educational and fun! Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Counting Activity: Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s Colouring Page
Autumn CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats - Short Vowel Sounds with Halloween-Themed Visuals
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Autumn CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats - Short Vowel Sounds with Halloween-Themed Visuals

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Fall-themed CVC word worksheets and writing mats that your students will love, designed to practice short vowel sounds using fun Halloween visuals like hats, bats, and cats! Perfect for preschool to Grade 1 centers, these resources are ideal for phonics practice, literacy centers, or independent learning. Laminate them for durability and reuse them year after year! What’s Included: 6 Printable CVC Word Activities for Differentiated Learning: Printable 1: CVC Words & Matching Images Printable 2: Halloween-Themed Images Only Printable 3: Word List (cat, bat, hat, log, cap, bag) Printable 4: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Write It) Printable 5: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Draw It, Write It) Printable 6: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Draw It, Write It, Create a Sentence) Printables 7 & 8: CVC Word Worksheets to Make Words These worksheets are perfect for reinforcing phonics skills, building vocabulary, and providing engaging practice for early readers, all while enjoying a fun seasonal twist! Autumn CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats - Short Vowel Sounds with Halloween-Themed Visuals
Halloween CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats for Kids - Autumn-Themed Short Vowel Sounds
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Halloween CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats for Kids - Autumn-Themed Short Vowel Sounds

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Halloween-inspired CVC word worksheets and writing mats that your students will enjoy this autumn, designed to reinforce short vowel sounds with engaging Halloween visuals such as hats, bats, and cats! Perfect for preschool to Grade 1, these activities are ideal for phonics centers, literacy stations, or independent practice. Laminate them for long-lasting use and enjoy them year after year! What’s Included: 6 Differentiated CVC Word Activities: Printable 1: CVC Words with Matching Halloween-Themed Pictures Printable 2: Halloween-Themed Images for Matching or Labeling Printable 3: Word List (bat, web, bug, pot, bag and hat) Printable 4: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Write It) Printable 5: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Build It, Draw It, Write It) Printable 6: CVC Word Mat (Say It, Tap It, Draw It, Write It, Create a Sentence) Printables 7 & 8: CVC Word Worksheets for Building Words These engaging worksheets and activities are perfect for enhancing phonics skills, expanding vocabulary, and providing fun, seasonal practice for emerging readers! Halloween CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats for Kids - Autumn-Themed Short Vowel Sounds You’ll also love: Autumn CVC Words Worksheets & Writing Mats - Short Vowel Sounds with Halloween-Themed Visuals
Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets for KS1
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Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets for KS1

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Teach young learners about plant parts with this engaging Growing Plants Lesson Pack for Grades 1-3! This comprehensive resource includes a 28-slide PowerPoint presentation with informative lesson slides, interactive activities, and visual learning tools. The pack also comes with 4 PDF worksheets to help students match and identify the different parts of a plant (roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and understand their functions. This plant anatomy lesson is perfect for use in the classroom or at home, helping students explore the basic structure of plants in a fun, interactive way. It’s ideal for teaching about roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and their roles in plant growth. The printable plant worksheets make it easy to reinforce learning, while the slides engage students through visual and hands-on activities. A perfect addition to any elementary science curriculum, supporting NGSS Life Science standards and hands-on learning approaches. Growing Plants: Plant Parts We Eat - Lesson Slides & Worksheets for KS1
Would You Rather Questions: Christmas Edition Slides, Templates and Printables
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Would You Rather Questions: Christmas Edition Slides, Templates and Printables

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Engage your students this holiday season with our Christmas Would You Rather Questions package! Perfect for interactive classroom activities, this resource is designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and holiday cheer. The pack includes: 10 Festive Slides with colorful, Christmas-themed Would You Rather questions. 5 Customizable Templates for students to create their own questions. 10 Black-and-White Headers for easy printing and classroom use. 2 Worksheets to tally student responses and count the totals. A detailed Activity Guide with ideas on how to incorporate Would You Rather questions into your classroom routines, such as morning meetings, writing prompts, and counting activities. Available Formats: PowerPoint (PPT) PDF How to Use These Resources? 10 Festive Slides with colorful, Christmas-themed Would You Rather questions. -5 Customizable Templates for students to create their own questions. -10 Black-and-White Headers for easy printing and classroom use. -2 Worksheets to tally student responses and count the totals. -2-Page Activity Ideas with ideas on how to incorporate Would You Rather questions into your classroom routines, such as morning meetings, writing prompts, and counting activities. Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great time exploring and using these fun Would You Rather Questions Activities in your classroom! Enjoy the festive learning experience! Would You Rather Questions: Christmas Edition Slides, Templates and Printables
Present Simple and Nouns Worksheets with Answers for Year 4
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Present Simple and Nouns Worksheets with Answers for Year 4

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Looking for engaging Present Simple Worksheets and Nouns Worksheets for your Year 4 students? This comprehensive worksheet provides the perfect activity to help students master grammar concepts. With fun exercises like Find the Mistakes and detailed Grammar Exercises, this worksheet is designed to support learning and improve accuracy. Ideal for Year 4 classrooms, this worksheet with answers ensures easy correction. Perfect for teachers seeking high-quality Present Simple Worksheets and Nouns Worksheets that engage young learners! A plus—these sentences are focused on different types of religious and traditional cultures, making the content both educational and culturally enriching. Number of pages: 3 Present Simple and Nouns Worksheets with Answers for Year 4