I'm a teacher in Wales who loves creating fun, hands-on resources that are easy to set up and perfect for children of all ages. I’m passionate about making learning practical, engaging, and rooted in the real world; whether that’s planting in the school polly tunnel, exploring nature, or using bilingual games to support the new Welsh curriculum. My goal is to make activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and joy, while being accessible for all learners. Please also check out my socials!
I'm a teacher in Wales who loves creating fun, hands-on resources that are easy to set up and perfect for children of all ages. I’m passionate about making learning practical, engaging, and rooted in the real world; whether that’s planting in the school polly tunnel, exploring nature, or using bilingual games to support the new Welsh curriculum. My goal is to make activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and joy, while being accessible for all learners. Please also check out my socials!
Red Nose day themed matching dominoes.
Look at the number in the red nose and find a matching domino to put next to it.
Page 3 - LA ( some repeats of numbers, children to find more than 1 way of creating the same total)
Page 4 - blank totals so children can create their own to challenge others or themselves.
Children to draw the next nose in the sequence.
Could be laminated to extend use or chopped up into strips and spread out on the table.
Blank section included so children can make up their own patterns to try out!
Magnifying games- you will need a magnifying glass.
Children read the cvc of cvvc words and use the magnifying glass to read the smaller words and try and match them up.
cvc
18 real words
18 nonsense words
6 blank words
(large print and small print on eggs)
cvvc
18 real words
18 nonsense words
6 blank words
(large print and small print on eggs)
Yr Tywydd Flashcards Set – Welsh Weather Learning Pack!
Named Flashcards – Colourful weather illustrations with clear Welsh labels (e.g., bwrw glaw, heulog, eira).
Blank Flashcards – The same engaging images without words – ideal for games, matching activities, or assessments.
Word Mat – A vibrant, easy-reference mat with all the key weather words at a glance!
Ideas for Using Your Flashcards and Word Mat:
Matching Games – Match the blank flashcards to the correct word on the word mat.
Memory Activities – Test recall by revealing a picture and asking learners to name the weather in Welsh.
Writing Practice – Use blank cards for pupils to write the Welsh word themselves.
Speaking Games – Great for oral language sessions – pick a card and describe today’s weather!
Story Starters – Use a flashcard to inspire a simple Welsh sentence or short weather-themed story.
Classroom Displays – Brighten your learning space with colourful weather visuals.
Daily Weather Chart – Use cards to build a “What’s the weather today?” board for daily practice.
Fun, flexible, and perfect for all ages learning Cymraeg!
Please tag me on Instagram: @Tufftraysandtinkering — I’d love to see your setups!
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Snail and the whale by Julia Donaldson Guided reading mat
Guided reading mat for snail and the whale.
Connect 4 style game with guided reading questions.
Guided reading questions include: prediction, retrieval, inference and deduction.
Socials: tufftraysandtinkering
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If there’s a resource you would like please get in touch and I’ll do my best to help.
Thank you.
