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I am a London teacher specialising in EYFS and KS1 for the last 6 years. My resources are all ones I use in my own classrooms and have helped my own teaching practise. I hope they make life easier in your own classroom.
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I am a London teacher specialising in EYFS and KS1 for the last 6 years.
My resources are all ones I use in my own classrooms and have helped my own teaching practise. I hope they make life easier in your own classroom.
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Ottoline and the Yellow Cat Reading comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers and the children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 10 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 9 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has three extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
Tes paid licence
The Magic Finger Reading comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
The Legend of Spud Murphy Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers and the children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
Each session is based on 8 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
The Jenius Dick King Smith reading comprehension
I have used this resource with my Year 2 group of Working At/ Expected and Working Above/Greater Depth readers and the children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently.
This resource contains planning for the entire book.Each page is based on 9 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has an extension task.
This is also a resource which could easily be used with Year 3 as well as a week long end of term reading comprehension.
The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
Mr Majeika Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
The Legend of Captain Crow's teeth Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 8 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has three extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
Tes paid licence
Fantastic Mr Fox Reading Comphrension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books and the children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book.Each session is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
James and The Giant Peach Reading Comprehension Unit
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 10 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has three extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
George Marvellous Medicine Guided Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my Year 2 group of Working At/ Expected and Working Above/Greater Depth readers and the children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each page is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has an extension task
This is also a resource which could easily be used with Year 3 as well.
A Bear Called Paddington Reading Comprehension
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers and the children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 9 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
Bundle
Roald Dahl Reading Comprehension Bundle (3 books)
This bundle contains planning of entire units of planning for Esio Trot, Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine to be used in your daily reading practise.
I have used these resources with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
Tes paid licence
The Monster Crisp-Guzzler by Malorie Blackman Reading Comprehension unit (5 pages))
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 5 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has two extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
The Giraffe The Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl Reading Comprehension Unit (10 pages)
I have used this resource with my year 2 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 9 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has three extension tasks. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 3 readers as well.
I was a rat! Or the Scarlet Slippers Reading Comprehension Unit
I have used this resource with my year 4 group of Expected/Working At and Greater Depth/Working Above readers to introduce them to reading a variety of chapter books. The children have really enjoyed the tasks. The children call this their ‘selfie questions’ as they answer them independently after reading in pairs.
This resource contains planning for the entire book. Each session is based on 10 pages from the book. The questions cover a range of different types including retrieval, inference, prediction and clarification and each ‘selfie’ sheet has three extension questions. This resource pack also includes my introduction lesson where the children use their prediction skills to explain what they thought the story would include, a recount of the story lesson and the summary lesson after completing the book to create their own book review.
This is a resource which could also be used with Year 5 readers as well.
Handwriting morning starter slides
My students love these slides!
These slides are very useful for a slow start and are a way for children to practise their handwriting independently as they begin the school day.
I use these as children enter my classroom in dribs and drabs.
They copy each letter, word and sentence 3 times before writing their own independent sentences.
Year 2 Academic Year Spelling homework
This powerpoint contains weekly spelling lists and activities which will last the entire year for your Year 2 class.
There are enough slides to go through the entire 39 weeks of the school year without repeating and will help with consolidation and supporting of your pupil’s spellings.
These spelling lists progress through the 100 Common Exception Words that your students will need to learn by the end of KS1 and also contain challenges which will benefit and stretch your more academically able students.
Year 2 Spelling Homework for Autumn term
This powerpoint contains weekly spelling lists which will last the Autumn term for your Year 2 class.
These spelling lists progress through the 100 Common Exception Words that your students will need to learn by the end of KS1 and also contain challenges which will benefit and stretch your more academically able students.
Question words display
This is a resource I use in my own KS1 classroom and is really useful when forming and extending questioning sentences and supporting questioning language used by my students.
7 key question words. Simply print, cut out and display. This resource is ideal for ECT’s needing to decorate a classroom.
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