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New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes two resources as x4 portrait orientation pdf sheets to practise counting in twos - to count different groups of objects. What’s it for? 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. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details Page 1 includes x5 groups of different objects to find the total number of by counting in twos. There is a 2’s number track at the top of page 1 to support learners if needed, this could be covered if learners are able to complete the activity without. On the right side of each row is a clear box in which to write the total number for each group of objects. There is a clear space for learners to write their name on the lower left side of page 1 and the number date at the top (right side). Page 2 is the answer sheet in the same design which learners could use to check their answers independently, encouraging autonomy. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This Opposites ‘Spot the difference’ activity includes x2 landscape, pdf sheets - the activity (page 1) and answers (page 2). What’s it for? This activity has been designed to encouraged learners to think more about opposites, what these mean and identify where they are shown in the images. Learners also identify the word labels for these and match them with a simple line - using a short ruler may help with accuracy. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in the early years, years one and two as well as older students needing additional support with learning. Resource Details Page 1 This resource explores the concept of ‘opposites’ through two pictures showing the same scene with x9 differences (between the pictures) to identify. These differences are all ‘opposites’. Learners draw a circle around the part of the scene where they identify an opposite, they could used a different colour for each pair of opposites. Once learners identify a difference between the picture scenes they find the matching labels below. Learners link the two opposite (word) labels using a straight line connecting these words. Page 2 The layout of this page is exactly the same layout at page 1 with the opposite differences identified in both picture scenes with a circle around the image and lines connecting the word label to make these clear. The opposites included are - on/off, up/down, sit/stand, sunny/rainy, shut/open, dry/wet, above/below, alive/not alive and in front/behind. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x6 sheets, portrait orientation, pdf format. For sounding out x8 words made up of Phase 2 and 3 sounds, matching these with the x8 images. All items included are designed to stand up. What’s it for? 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’. There are x8 words and x8 images to read and match. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for Early Years children who have been learning these sounds for the first time, pupils in Year 1 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds as well as older learners needing to revisit these sounds who would enjoy this Christmas themed activity. Resource Details… Each word card has a coloured triangle (top, left). Pink indicates these words are using Phase 2 sounds. Purple indicates that these words use Phase 3 sounds. Red graphemes indicate that these sounds might be more tricky as different people can pronounce these sounds differently. E.g. the ‘er’ in the word ‘cracker’ may be pronounced as an ‘uh’ or even an ‘a’ sound. Learners may need support with the red graphemes. All images/words included in this resource have been chose because they can be sounded out - the ‘tick’ pictured on the coloured (pink/purple) triangle indicates that these words can be sounded out. These colour coded details are also included on the resource. Words included are: Phase 2 Words elf robin Santa Phase 3 Words cracker tree nutcracker snowman pudding Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x1 portrait orientation pdf to make an ‘Christmas Countdown - Advent Calendar Candle’ to count down the December days from the 1st to the 24th. What’s it for? 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. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students with additional learning needs. An older, more able, pupil may be able to make this ‘with’ or ‘for’ a younger learner in a paired activity, working together. Resource Details Everything needed for the finished Advent Candle Countdown Calendar is included on the pdf. There are six main instructions and additional, detailed, information positioned next to the relevant parts to make what to do clearer. The overall task is to cut along the red dotted lines to cut out the main candle shape and separate the ‘flaps’ which will fold over the image (for each day) to hide it. Numbers are provided to stick onto these flaps in order - from the base of the candle up to the top. Alternatively these numbers can be written by hand instead - whatever is preferred/easiest. To make one advent calendar learners will need: a pencil (to write their name) a pair of scissors a glue stick a small ball of Blue Tac (the size of a small marble) The piece of Blue Tac will then be made into x24 teeny tiny balls which are used to secure the flaps closed until it is the date to be opened. Suggestions This pdf will need to be printed onto white card or it won’t be strong enough to stand up by itself. Double sided sticky tape might be a better alternative to secure the candle shape together instead of using a glue stick. Glue/double-sided sticky tape is to be applied to the single purple strip, positioned vertically on the right hand side of the pdf. Read the six steps carefully before starting to help make the process as easy as possible. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x1 sheet, landscape orientation, pdf format to read/sound out high frequency words (nouns). This set of words has been grouped as words that can be sounded out from phonics Phases 3, 5 and 6+. What’s it for? 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+. This is a simple, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals/groups to be getting on with independently, during ‘busy/quiet times’ or those needing some individual 1:1 support. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in Year 1 who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Y2 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource is also suitable for older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? Learners cut out words (following dotted lines) at the base of the sheet, sound out the graphemes to read the word, then match the word with the image - placing word cards in the boxes underneath the images. Word cards are to be secured with glue once learners are happy they have matched the words with the images. Tip! To avoid words getting lost/in a muddle, encourage learners to only cut out one word at a time, read and match it to the picture and once it has been secured to the sheet with glue, move on to cutting out the next word. Resource Details… These words are all from the list of ‘first 200 high frequency words’ to read and spell. It is possible to ‘sound out’ these words. Where individual letters are underlined - this indicates that together these (underlined) letters have one sound, e.g. ‘ow’ in ‘town’. This is also indicated on the ‘key’ included on the sheet itself (right side). Any ‘tricky’/‘irregular’ letters are identified in red, such as ‘e’ in ‘garden’ which can be pronounced as an ‘uh’ sound. Purple indicates that these words are from Phase 3, turquoise indicates that the words are from 'phase 5’ and grey indicates that the words are from phase 6+. The ‘title’ (top, left of the sheet) can be used as a visual reference to keep this colour coded system clearly in mind. Important Message Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x1 sheet, landscape orientation, pdf format to read/sound out high frequency words (nouns). This set of words has been grouped as phase 2 words that can be sounded out. What’s it for? 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 - ‘red’) - all words fit in with phonics Phase 2. This is a simple, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals/groups to be getting on with independently, during ‘busy/quiet times’ or those needing some individual 1:1 support. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for Early Years children who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Year 1 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource is also suitable for older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? Learners cut out words (following dotted lines) at the base of the sheet, sound out the graphemes to read the word, then match the word with the image - placing word cards in the boxes underneath the images. Word cards are to be secured with glue once learners are happy they have matched the words with the images. Tip! To avoid words getting lost/in a muddle, encourage learners to only cut out one word at a time, read and match it to the picture and once it has been secured to the sheet with glue, move on to cutting out the next word. Resource Details… These words are all from the list of ‘first 200 high frequency words’ to read and spell. It is possible to ‘sound out’ these words. Any ‘tricky’/‘irregular’ letters are identified in red, such as two ‘g’ letters in the word ‘egg’. Where individual letters are underlined - this indicates that together these (underlined) letters have one sound, e.g. ‘ck’ in ‘duck’. This is also indicated on the ‘key’ included on the sheet itself (right side). Pink indicates that these words are from 'phase 2’. Important Message Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x1 sheet, landscape orientation, pdf format to read/sound out high frequency words (nouns). This set of words has been grouped as phase 3 words that can be sounded out. What’s it for? 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. This is a simple, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals/groups to be getting on with independently, during ‘busy/quiet times’ or those needing some individual 1:1 support. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for Early Years children who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Year 1 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource is also suitable for older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? Learners cut out words (following dotted lines) at the base of the sheet, sound out the graphemes to read the word, then match the word with the image - placing word cards in the boxes underneath the images. Word cards are to be secured with glue once learners are happy they have matched the words with the images. Tip! To avoid words getting lost/in a muddle, encourage learners to only cut out one word at a time, read and match it to the picture and once it has been secured to the sheet with glue, move on to cutting out the next word. Resource Details… These words are all from the list of ‘first 200 high frequency words’ to read and spell. It is possible to ‘sound out’ these words. Where individual letters are underlined - this indicates that together these (underlined) letters have one sound, e.g. ‘oa’ in ‘boat’. This is also indicated on the ‘key’ included on the sheet itself (right side). Purple indicates that these words are from Phase 3. Important Message Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x1 sheet, landscape orientation, pdf format to look at/read ‘tricky’ words (nouns) from the first 200 high frequency word list. This set of words has been grouped as words that are ‘tricky’. What’s it for? This activity has been designed to give learners an opportunity to look more closely at a set of the first 200 high frequency words and practise reading these words on sight by looking more closely at them. Learners can focus on the black letters (red letters indicate where the words are tricky) and use their phonics knowledge (as well as the images provided) to ‘work out’ these words (all nouns). This is a simple, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals/groups to be getting on with independently, during ‘busy/quiet times’ or those needing some individual 1:1 support. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in Year 1 who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Y2 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource is also suitable for older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? Learners cut out words (following dotted lines) at the base of the sheet, sound out the graphemes to read the word, then match the word with the image - placing word cards in the boxes underneath the images. Word cards are to be secured with glue once learners are happy they have matched the words with the images. Tip! To avoid words getting lost/in a muddle, encourage learners to only cut out one word at a time, read and match it to the picture and once it has been secured to the sheet with glue, move on to cutting out the next word. Resource Details… These words are all from the list of ‘first 200 high frequency words’ to read and spell. It is possible to ‘sound out’ these words. Where individual letters are underlined - this indicates that together these (underlined) letters have one sound, e.g. ‘ey’ in ‘money’. Tricky / ‘irregular’ letters are identified in red, such as ‘a’ in ‘ball’. Important Message Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes four resource sets. In total this is x4 sheets, landscape orientation, pdf format. These resources are to read/sound out high frequency words (nouns). This set of words has been grouped as words that can be sounded out from phonics Phases 2, 3, 5 and 6+ and a tricky word set. What’s it for? 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. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in Year 1 who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Y2 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource is ideal for pupils with EAL (English as an Additional Language) and suitable for older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? Learners follow dotted lines to cut out words at the base of the sheet and sound out graphemes to read the nouns. Learners then match noun words with the pictures - positioning the words in the boxes underneath the pictures. Words are to be secured with glue once learners are happy they have matched each noun and picture correctly. Top tip! To avoid words getting lost encourage learners to only cut out one word at a time. Once learners have secured each word to the sheet (with glue!) they can move on to cutting out the next word. Resource Details… These words are from the list of ‘first 200 high frequency words’ to read and spell. KEY Words have been organised depending on which phonics phase they fit in with. This colour coded system is made clear by the ‘key’ at the top, right side of each resource sheet. pink indicates that the words are from phase 2 purple indicates that the words are from phase 3 turquoise indicates that the words are from phase 5 grey indicates that the words are from phase 6+ underlined indicates that together underlined letters have one sound, for example ‘ow’ in ‘town’ red letters indicate the tricky letters. Red/tricky letters includes ‘irregular’ letters/sounds. For the tricky word set learners should focus on the black letters in the words as these will help them decode and work out what the word might be. Important Message Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x9 sheets, all portrait orientation, pdf format. What’s it for? 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 to help you introduce the appropriate word/picture puzzles at the relevant ‘phonics level’ for your learners. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for Early Years children and pupils in Year 1 who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Y2 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource is ideal for pupils with EAL (English as an Additional Language) and suitable for older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? An adult can pre-cut along dotted lines provided and the set of x45 words (and images) can be shuffled and placed face-up on the carpet/a table top for learners to read and match. Resource Details… These words are from the first 200 high frequency word list. Words have been organised depending on which phonics phase they fit in with. This colour coded system is made clear by a ‘key’ displayed top, right on every page of the resource. pink indicates that the words are from phase 2 purple indicates that the words are from phase 3 turquoise indicates that the words are from phase 5 grey indicates that the words are from phase 6+ underlined indicates that together underlined letters have one sound, for example ‘sh’ in ‘fish’ red letters indicate the tricky letters. Red/tricky letters includes ‘irregular’ letters/sounds, e.g. ‘gg’ in the word ‘egg’ the small white tick (top-left of each image box) indicates that these words are intended to be sounded out In the ‘word box’ at the top-right there is a coloured triangle which links to this colour coded system. You can use this to help you introduce the word/picture puzzles according to which phonics level your learners are at. **Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x4 sheets, all portrait orientation, pdf format. What’s it for? This set focuses on tricky words, all ‘nouns’ with a matching image. This activity has been designed for learners to look more closely at some of the first 200 high frequency words and attempt to read these words. Although these words are not intended to be ‘sounded out’ as it is difficult to do so - if learners focus on the black letters (red letters indicate sounds are tricky) they can use their phonics knowledge to ‘work out’ the black letter sounds and (along with looking at the images) attempt to read the words. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in Year 1 who are learning these sounds (and words) for the first time, pupils in Y2 who need some practise/reinforcement of these sounds/words. This resource could support pupils with EAL (English as an Additional Language) and older learners with additional learning needs. How to use it? Adults pre-cut along dotted lines and shuffle the set of x17 words (and images) then place cards face-up on the carpet/a table top for learners to read and match. Resource Details… These words are from the first 200 high frequency word list. Words have been organised depending on which phonics phase they fit in with. This coded system is made clear by a ‘key’ displayed top, right on every page of the resource. underlined indicates that together underlined letters have one sound, for example ‘sh’ in ‘shoe’ red letters indicate the tricky/irregular letters, e.g. ‘gi’ in ‘giant’ or letters which may be pronounced differently e.g. the ‘er’ in ‘water’ is often pronounced as ‘uh’ or ‘a’. the small white cross (top-left of each image box) indicates that these words are not intended to be sounded out, though (as said) if learners focus on the black letters in these words, along with the pictures, they may be able to identify words to read/match them. Words included The words on sheets 1 to 4 have been arranged alphabetically and are as follows: ball bear clothes door eyes giant head horse house magic mouse money one school shoe two water Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x2 landscape orientation, pdf format sheets, to sound out/read number names from one to twenty. What’s it for? 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. This is a simple, predictable activity designed to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals/groups to be getting on with independently, during ‘busy/quiet times’ or those learners needing some individual 1:1 support. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for Early Years children/pupils in Year 1 who are learning phonics sounds and these number name words for the first time, pupils in Year 2 who need some practise to read and spell these words. This activity is also suitable for older learners who need to recognise, read and spell number names from one to twenty. How to use it? Learners follow dotted lines to cut out words at the base of the sheet and sound out graphemes to read the number name words. Learners then match number name words with the numerals - positioning the words in the boxes underneath the numerals. Secure words with glue once matched correctly. Tip! To avoid words getting lost encourage learners to only cut out one word at a time. Resource Details Number names from one to twenty have been split into two groups - one set can be sounded out, the other words are tricky. Set One This set includes x15 number names which can be sounded out. Set Two This set includes a repeat of x5 number names which can be sounded out (from phases 5) as well as x5 ‘tricky’ number names which can’t be sounded out. All words included have a matching image (of the numeral and correct number of objects). KEY Words have been organised depending on which phonics phase they fit in with. A colour coded system is made clear by the ‘key’ at the top, right side of both resource sheets. pink indicates that the words are from phase 2 purple indicates that the words are from phase 3 turquoise indicates that the words are from phase 5 grey indicates that the words are from phase 6+ underlined indicates that together underlined letters have one sound, for example ‘th’, ‘ir’ and ‘ee’ in ‘thirteen’ red letters indicate the tricky letters, for example the ‘o’ and ‘e’ in ‘one’ are both tricky (therefore both are red) Red letters include ‘irregular’ letters/sounds. For example the second ‘e’ in ‘seven’ is red as this may be pronounced ‘u’. Important Message Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x7 sheets, all portrait orientation, pdf format. What’s it for? 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. This activity has been designed to be a simple, interactive, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional support with learning. How to use it? An adult prints these cards onto A4 card and and pre-cuts them into x52 separate rectangle cards. The set of cards is shuffled and placed on a table top for learners to sort and match. Learners could use this resource on their own or with adult support. Learners could also use this resource to order the cards alphabetically. Learners look at each image and say this out loud. They then identify (verbally) the initial sound of the word e.g. for the first letter of the alphabet the learner would say “Advent Calendar” and then “a” (for ‘Advent’). Learners then look for the ‘a’ grapheme card to match the two cards together. Resource Details… This recourse includes x26 pictures - one (initial sound) for each letter of the alphabet and x26 matching grapheme cards - all Christmas themed. An extra ‘n’ for ‘nutcracker’ is also included (so x27 pictures and letter cards). This set also includes an ‘Answer sheet’. The pictures included use words with clear initial sounds. Some images/words may be completely new to learners making these a talking point and opportunity to extend their ‘Christmas vocabulary’. For clarity all images are labelled on the right side of every grapheme card, e.g. ‘quince’ may easily be presumed to be a ‘pear’. Pictures included: a Advent Calendar b bauble c cracker d dove e elf f fire/fireplace g gift/s h holly i invite/invitation j jingle bells k king (two versions of the ‘k’ grapheme are provided) l lantern m mistletoe n nuts / n - nutcracker (two ’n’ cards are included) o orange p pudding q quince r robin s star t tree u under (the tree) v Vixen (a reindeer!) w wine x Xmas zest (of lemon/oranges, lemon pictured) x2 versions of the grapheme ‘k’ card are included as some learners may be more familiar with one font style than another - two ‘king’ cards are also included. The answer sheet has been designed for learners to use and check answers independently, encouraging autonomy. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x6 sheets each with x5 picture/grapheme cards for all letters of the alphabet plus additional options for e/n - all Christmas themed. All sheets are portrait orientation, pdf format. The alphabet cards are designed to be double-sided and used with a Function Machine. How to make a Function Machine is available as a resource to make yourself, following step-by-step instructions. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? These 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. Without a Function Machine these cards could be used by learners to self check - turning over the card to see if they were correct. How to use it? An adult prints these card shapes onto card and follows the instructions which are included on every page of the resource. In total x28 picture/grapheme cards are included. The set of (double-sided) cards can then be placed on a table top, positioned with a ‘Function Machine’ for learners to use on their own or perhaps with adult support (initially). Learners look at each image and say this out loud. Learners then verbally identify the initial sound of the word. E.g. for the ‘a’ card the learner would say “Advent Calendar” and then “a” (for ‘Advent’). Learners then post the card (image side up) and when it pops out of the Function Machine’s lower slot (grapheme side up) they can see if they were correct. As an additional activity learners could order the cards alphabetically. Resource Details… The pictures included use words with clear initial sounds. Some images/words may be completely new to learners - an opportunity to expand their vocabulary. E.g. ‘quince’ may easily be presumed to be a ‘pear’. For clarity all images are labelled on the back of every card. Pictures included: a - Advent Calendar b - bauble c - cracker d - dove e - elf / elves f - fire/fireplace g - gift/s h - holly i - invite/invitation j - jingle bells k - king (two versions of the ‘k’ grapheme are provided) l - lantern/light m - mistletoe n - nuts / nutcracker o - orange p - pudding q - quince r - robin s - star t - tree u - under (the tree) v - Vixen (a reindeer!) w - wine x - Xmas z - zest (of lemon/oranges, lemon pictured) Important message… Any issues let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? This download includes x3 A4, portrait pdf sheets. What’s it for? 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. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support. Resource Details Page 1 This page has been designed to be the ‘book’ itself. The top section is the front and back cover, the middle and lower section have been designed as the pages to go inside the book. Learners are to cut along ‘dotted’ lines on page 1 to create three separate strips - these are the ‘pages’ of the book. Learners then stack these three pages together - with the ‘All about me!’ cover positioned at the front and fold along the ‘dashed’ lines. Learners can write their name on the line provided on the front cover before continuing with making their mini-book. Next step - learners stick information (see pages 2 and 3) on front AND back of these pages to add more information to their ‘all about me’ mini-book. Learners will each need a pencil, scissors and a glue stick. Adults may wish to ‘staple’ the spine of these mini-books together (along the ‘dashed lines’) once complete. Pages 2 and 3. These pages have been designed to be cut out as individual squares and completed by learners before being stuck into the prepared mini-book. Learners can choose which ‘squares/pages’ to include in their mini book - there are several to choose from… Information for learners to complete includes… drawing a picture of themselves writing the number for how old they are, drawing the correct number of candles onto a birthday cake to show this and recording in writing when their birthday is writing or drawing and labelling something that they did during the summer holidays colouring and writing the name of their favourite colour drawing and labelling their favourite food (on a plate) writing or drawing and labelling their favourite ‘thing to do’ circling a sentence to indicate whether they have a pet/s (or not) writing the type of creature their pet is/pets are and their pets name/s circling a sentence to indicate whether they like school (or not) writing or drawing and labelling something they like about/to do at school writing or drawing and labelling something they do not like about/to do at school Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x2 sheets (x10 picture/CVC word cards) focusing on the ‘a’ sound. Both sheets are portrait orientation, pdf format. These cards are designed to be used with a Function Machine, but can be used without. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words. This activity has been designed to be a simple, interactive, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals to be getting on with independently. With a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then push the card into the top function machine slot (word side facing up) and can see if they are correct when the picture pops out of the slot below (picture side up!) Without a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then flip it over to see if they were correct - looking at the picture on the other side. What is needed to make these? x2 sheets of white A4 card (for the printer) decent scissors a metal ruler (for ‘scoring’) scoring tool (to help fold the card accurately) a glue stick How to use it? An adult needs to print the sheets onto card and follow the instructions (included on both sheets) to make these cards double-sided/back-to-back. The set of back-to-back cards can then be placed on a carpet/table top, for learners to use on their own/with adult support. Phoneme ‘dots’ have been included under every grapheme so that learners know how many sounds to say as they read (sound out) the words. Resource Details… Red (Set 1 - ‘a’) The words/pictures included use sounds from Phases 2 and 3. Only v is from Phase 3. The words included in this set are - bag bat cap cat crab hat map mat pan van Sets for ALL vowels (doubled sided/back-to-back) are also available. Each set is a different colour to avoid cards becoming mixed up. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x2 sheets (x10 picture/CVC word cards) focusing on the ‘i’ sound. Both sheets are portrait orientation, pdf format. These cards are designed to be used with a Function Machine, but can be used without. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words. This activity has been designed to be a simple, interactive, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals to be getting on with independently. Using cards with a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then push the card into the top function machine slot (word side facing up) and can see if they are correct when the picture pops out of the slot below (picture side up!) Using cards without a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then flip it over to see if they were correct - looking at the picture on the other side. What is needed to make these? x2 sheets of white A4 card (for the printer) decent scissors a metal ruler (for ‘scoring’) scoring tool (to help fold the card accurately) a glue stick How to use it? An adult needs to print the sheets onto card and follow the instructions (included on both sheets) to make these cards double-sided/back-to-back. The set of back-to-back cards can then be placed on a carpet/table top, for learners to use on their own/with adult support. Phoneme ‘dots’ have been included under every grapheme so that learners know how many sounds to say as they read (sound out) the words. Resource Details… Yellow (Set 3 - ‘i’) The words/pictures included use sounds from Phases 2 and 3. Only sounds w and z are from Phase 3. The words included in this set are: bin fig lips pig pin pink pip stick (not to be confused with ‘twig’ !) wig zip Sets for ALL vowels (doubled sided/back-to-back) are also available. Each set is a different colour to avoid cards becoming mixed up. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x2 sheets (x10 picture/CVC word cards) focusing on the ‘e’ sound. Both sheets are portrait orientation, pdf format. These cards are designed to be used with a Function Machine, but can be used without. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words. This activity has been designed to be a simple, interactive, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals to be getting on with independently. Using cards with a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then push the card into the top function machine slot (word side facing up) and can see if they are correct when the picture pops out of the slot below (picture side up!) Using cards without a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then flip it over to see if they were correct - looking at the picture on the other side. What is needed to make these? x2 sheets of white A4 card (for the printer) decent scissors a metal ruler (for ‘scoring’) scoring tool (to help fold the card accurately) a glue stick How to use it? An adult needs to print the sheets onto card and follow the instructions (included on both sheets) to make these cards double-sided/back-to-back. The set of back-to-back cards can then be placed on a carpet/table top, for learners to use on their own/with adult support. Phoneme ‘dots’ have been included under every grapheme so that learners know how many sounds to say as they read (sound out) the words. Resource Details… Orange (Set 2 - ‘e’) The words/pictures included use sounds from Phases 2 and 3. Only sounds w and y are from Phase 3. The words included in this set are: bed bell dress hen peg pen red ten web yes Sets for ALL vowels (doubled sided/back-to-back) are also available. Each set is a different colour to avoid cards becoming mixed up. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x2 sheets (x10 picture/CVC word cards) focusing on the ‘o’ sound. Both sheets are portrait orientation, pdf format. These cards are designed to be used with a Function Machine, but can be used without. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2/3 phonics) words. This activity has been designed to be a simple, interactive, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals to be getting on with independently. Using cards with a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then push the card into the top function machine slot (word side facing up) and can see if they are correct when the picture pops out of the slot below (picture side up!) Using cards without a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then flip it over to see if they were correct - looking at the picture on the other side. What is needed to make these? x2 sheets of white A4 card (for the printer) decent scissors a metal ruler (for ‘scoring’) scoring tool (to help fold the card accurately) a glue stick How to use it? An adult needs to print the sheets onto card and follow the instructions (included on both sheets) to make these cards double-sided/back-to-back. The set of back-to-back cards can then be placed on a carpet/table top, for learners to use on their own/with adult support. Phoneme ‘dots’ have been included under every grapheme so that learners know how many sounds to say as they read (sound out) the words. Resource Details… Green (Set 4 - ‘o’) The words/pictures included use sounds from Phases 2 and 3. Only sounds x and sh are from Phase 3. The words included in this set are: box dog clock cogs fox frog pot rock shop socks Sets for ALL vowels (doubled sided/back-to-back) are also available. Each set is a different colour to avoid cards becoming mixed up. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.

New online service coming soon with FREE downloads (including this resource) available! For more information visit https://alphabetlearning.online What’s included? x2 sheets (x10 picture/CVC word cards) focusing on the ‘u’ sound. Both sheets are portrait orientation, pdf format. These cards are designed to be used with a Function Machine, but can be used without. Who’s it for? This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one as well as older students needing additional learning support. What’s it for? Learners can use these cards to practise sounding out simple CVC/CCVC (Phase 2 phonics) words. This activity has been designed to be a simple, interactive, predictable activity to promote independence and consolidate learning. This activity is ideal for individuals to be getting on with independently. Using cards with a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then push the card into the top function machine slot (word side facing up) and can see if they are correct when the picture pops out of the slot below (picture side up!) Using cards without a Function Machine Learners sound out the graphemes on one side of each card to read each word then flip it over to see if they were correct - looking at the picture on the other side. What is needed to make these? x2 sheets of white A4 card (for the printer) decent scissors a metal ruler (for ‘scoring’) scoring tool (to help fold the card accurately) a glue stick How to use it? An adult needs to print the sheets onto card and follow the instructions (included on both sheets) to make these cards double-sided/back-to-back. The set of back-to-back cards can then be placed on a carpet/table top, for learners to use on their own/with adult support. Phoneme ‘dots’ have been included under every grapheme so that learners know how many sounds to say as they read (sound out) the words. Resource Details… Blue (Set 5 - ‘u’) The words/pictures included only use sounds from Phases 2. The words included in this set are: bug bun cup duck hut mug plug slug sun truck Sets for ALL vowels (doubled sided/back-to-back) are also available. Each set is a different colour to avoid cards becoming mixed up. Important message… Any issues please let us know - we are happy to make changes.