A set of get-to-know-you activities ready to use and use as
Discussion points
Display
Back to School ice breakers
Center activities
Independent work
Summer break assignments
These sheets self-differentiate as they can have answers written as words, sentences, scribed or drawn; even used as a plan for an extended get to know me writing piece.
PLUS blank writing frames for your own (or student generated) inspired ideas.
*Top Tip
Print two to a page to save printer costs!*
Ready to print and use!
#writing #phonics #ks1 #ks2 #primary #backtoschool #bts #allaboutme
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Hard and Soft C and G
Number Posters 0 to 20
Key Stage One Common Exception Word Wordsearches
A complete step by step experiment to guide learners through an investigation into how plants grow and the life cycle of plants.
This packet includes every activity that is needed and explores prediction, instruction writing, testing, collecting data, interpreting data and working scientifically.
Activities in this 11 page science packet for kids aged 4-7, include:
Vocabulary to use
read and write relevant words
prediction for what may to the seeds and what may affect their growth
a list of equipment that may or may not be needed. This job is to read and cross out the ones they did not use.
Writing frame for step by step instructions to complete the experiment
pictogram grid for learners to represent class/group data
observation pages where learners can record visually and in written sentences.
observation page for the final record of the experiment.
a worksheet to complete conclusions, evaluations and assess how an experiment could be improved in the future.
an application of “what we have learned” hypothetical activity that allows deeper understanding and a space for children to show off their new knowledge.
Label the plant
This experiment teaches how to use Scientific Vocabulary, Investigate, Predict, Observe, Record, Conclude, Collect and Use Data and Work scientifically.
Ready to print and teach!
#experiment #science #bean #grow #plant #lifecycle #beaninabag #plan #vocab #investgate #keystage1 #ks1
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Float and sink Pirates themed Science Experiment
Read and Draw a flower
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal WritingChristmas Science - design a jumper
Christmas Science - Candy Canes in Liquid
Christmas Science bundle
Characteristics of Floating and Sinking, Design, Make and Evaluate a Boat and Boat Testing Experiment Packet
A complete step by step experiment to guide learners through an investigation into floating and sinking. Packet has two experiments and a design and make element. Includes every activity that is needed and explores prediction, instruction writing, design, testing, collecting data, interpreting data and working scientifically.
Activities in this 16 page science packet for kids aged 4-7, include:
initial experiment exploring the characteristics of objects that float and sink.
read and write relevant words
design and label a boat to build
prediction for what may happen to the boat and an area to evaluate this statement.
a list of equipment that may or may not be needed. This job is to read and cross out the ones they did not use.
Writing frame for step by step instructions to complete the experiment
pictogram grid for learners to represent class/group data
observation pages where learners can record visually and in written sentences.
observation page for the final record of the experiment.
a worksheet to complete conclusions, evaluations and assess how an experiment could be improved in the future.
an application of “what we have learned” True or False activity that allows deeper understanding and a space for children to show off their new knowledge.
Includes a suggested hook and link to Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and the topic .This experiment teaches **how to use Scientific Vocabulary, Investigate, Predict, Observe, Record, Conclude, Collect and Use Data and Work scientifically.
Ready to print and teach!
#float #sink #experiment #science #design #boats #make #plan #vocab #investigate #keystage1 #ks1 #pirates
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: Primary BUNDLE
Read and Draw Bundle
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal WritingChristmas Science - design a jumper
Christmas Science - Candy Canes in Liquid
Christmas Science bundle
Three matching and naming activities for learners to show off their ability to make #numberbonds to 10
•Cut and stick shapes to make 10
•Link number sentences to pictoral representations
•Make number sentences to equal 10
AND!
A full page of Numicon shapes to cut and stick allowing you to evidence the learning of your class!
Use them for:
Number bond recall
Maths centers
Home learning
TOP TIP – print 2 to a page to save printing costs!
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Making sets of 3-10 Bundle
Prepositions: on, in, under, behind
Addition within 10 using Numicon numberline
Subtraction within 10 using Numicon numberline
Colour by 2d shape:
Six pictures for learners to show off their ability to name 2d shapes!
Can also be used for #colour identification and #1:1correspondence practice.
Suitable for both #EYFS, #SEND and #EAL learners
Shapes included are:
Circle
Square
Triangle
Rectangle
Pentagon
Hexagon
Diamond
Also available as part of a broader 2d shape work packet
Maths resources available in my store:
Number bonds to 10 using Numicon
Addition within 10 using Numicon numberline
Subtraction within 10 using Numicon numberline
Prepositions: on, in, under, behind
Synonym Matching Grid
Perfect for home learning, independent Centre work and more, these vocab enhancing synonym matching grids allow students to match synonyms finding all 5 words with the same meaning in each grid. They can be used as an assessment tool, but also as a word bank to help increase the variety of vocabulary when writing too!
Perfect as:
a thesaurus task,
an independent literacy centre task,
fast finisher activity
home learning
word bank
Includes the following words:
love
look
make
move
new
red
blue
yellow
green
purple
black
white
gold
brown
pink
**Also includes **
answer grids to make this a self checking activity
Top Tip:
Print the answers to allow self or peer assessment!
Ready to use!
#reading #writing #synonyms #synonym #alternateword #alternatewords #worksheet #activity #overusedwords
This listing is a free sample of full set one available now!
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Synonym Grids Set One
Synonym activities for overused words
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: LKS2
Key Stage One Common Exception Word Wordsearches
Poem rewrite model and publishing papers.
This packet includes a variety of publishing paper and can be printed in B&W or colour.
The model text shows how children might use items from their own lives to create a modern version of this poem, but can be used as a springboard for improvements!
Model uses adjectives and emulates the rhythms of the original poem.
Ready to print and teach!
Use in conjunction with a variety of my 12 days themed resources !
#reading #apply #christmas #12days #modern #rewrite #adjective #writingframe
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Christmas Science - design a jumper
Christmas Science - Candy Canes in Liquid
Christmas Science bundle
Read and draw a snowman
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal Writing
Five activities to embed Dictionary skills and alphabetical order techniques with learners in UK Key Stage One (aged 5-7).
Includes ambitious word choices to increase vocabulary.
Tasks include:
reading,
researching,
dictionary work,
writing
and matching.
Each task has:
Differentiation indicated with 1, 2 or 3 stars of difficulty
Multiple copies on a page (where possible) to help with printing costs.
Answers provided (where appropriate).
Ready to print and teach!
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Read and draw a snowman
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal Writing
Two sound mats that include:
the alphabet with capital and lower case letters,
vowel digraphs,
consonant digraphs,
trigraphs,
split digraphs
alternate graphemes
Top Tip
Print two to a page to save printer costs or print enlarged to A3 for a useful reference on your writing wall.
Ready to print and use!
This product links to the Phonics posters available in my store too!
#reading #writing #phonics #digraphs #splitdigraphs #alternategraphemes #eyfs #ks1 #ks2 #primary
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Hard and Soft C and G
Number Posters 0 to 20
Key Stage One Common Exception Word Wordsearches
Roll and Read there, their, they’re homophones FREEBIE
Roll 2 dies and read the task / answer the questions to practice and embed there, their and they’re homophones.
Perfect for independent pair work, whole class team work on the board, spelling work and starters and plenaries!
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: LKS2
Lower Key Stage Two Common Exception Word Wordsearches
Synonym Card Game
A to Z of nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs
Number sense mastery worksheet for the number 10
Worksheet to aid number sense by asking children to make sets of 10 (by deleting/adding objects to groups).
Also Individually Available:
Make sets of 3
Make sets of 4
Make sets of 5
Make sets of 6
Make sets of 7
Make sets of 8
Make sets of 9
Make sets of 3-10 Bundle
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Number bonds to 10 using Numicon
Addition within 10 using Numicon numberline
Prepositions: on, in, under, behind
Colour by 2D shape
2d Shape 4 mixed activities
This activity embeds and applies decoding knowledge and application with learners in UK Key Stage One (aged 5-7) or equivalent.
Simple sentences students can read and enjoy independently. Learners answer questions which indicate how the snowman should be illustrated. Will provide an excellent assessment of how children are progressing with independent reading.
I suggest you print 2 to a page to save printing costs and let children see the end result as they answer each question.
Ready to print and teach!
#directeddrawing #reading #apply #snowman #winter #decode #ks1
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Read and Draw a Flower
Read and Draw a Face
Read and Draw an Ice Cream
Read and Draw a Cat
Read and Draw a Dog
Read and Draw a Pumpkin
Read and Draw Bundle
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: LKS2
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: UKS2
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: Primary BUNDLE
No prep Hard and Soft C & G Phonics activities ready to use immediately.
Phonics posters and worksheets aimed at 5-7year olds that are perfect for introducing and also overlearning these sounds and the rules that apply to them.
This packet contains mixed activities that include:
•Two poster prompts explaining which sound to use when reading.
•Picture sorting activity for each phoneme
•Word sorting activity for each phoneme with blanks for you to add your own.
•Two ready to use wordsearches that reinforce hard and soft phonemes for the letters c and g with answer grids.
AND
•Includes a blank grid for you to create your own
Ready to print and use!
#reading #phonics #hardg #softg #hardc #softc #ks1 #alternatephonemes #alternategraphemes #worksheet #activity
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Christmas Science - design a jumper
Christmas Science - Candy Canes in Liquid
Read and Draw a Snowman
Read and Draw a FlowerRead and Draw Bundle
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal Writing
Twelve Days of Christmas Poem odd one out (reading and reasoning)
Four wordsearches for learners to show off their ability to read and identify:
Number words 1-10
Number words 11-15
Number words 16-20
Mathematical terms such as add and subtract
AND!
Two wordsearch frames for children to develop their own puzzles.
Use them for:
Number word reading
Maths word reading to prepare them for word problems
Home learning
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Number bonds to 10 using Numicon
Prepositions: on, in, under, behind
2d Shape 4 mixed activities
Halves and Doubles within 20 - Spaced theme
This activity embeds and applies decoding knowledge and application with learners in UK Key Stage One (aged 5-7) or equivalent.
Simple sentences students can read and enjoy independently. Learners answer questions which indicate how the flower should be illustrated. Will provide an excellent assessment of how children are progressing with independent reading.
I suggest you print 2 to a page to save printing costs and let children see the end result as they answer each question.
Ready to print and teach!
#reading #apply #flower #garden #decode #directeddrawing #ks1
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Read and Draw a Snowman
Read and Draw a Face
Read and Draw an Ice Cream
Read and Draw a Cat
Read and Draw a Dog
Read and Draw a Pumpkin
Read and Draw Bundle
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: LKS2
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: UKS2
Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: Primary BUNDLE
Number sense mastery worksheet for the number 4
Worksheet to aid number sense by asking children to make sets of 4 (by deleting/adding objects to groups).
Also Individually Available or as a bundle!
Make sets of 3
Make sets of 5
Make sets of 6
Make sets of 7
Make sets of 8
Make sets of 9
Make sets of 10
Make sets of 3-10 Bundle
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Number bonds to 10 using Numicon
Addition within 10 using Numicon numberline
Prepositions: on, in, under, behind
Colour by 2D shape
2d Shape 4 mixed activities
Halves and Doubles using Planets
Space themed worksheet to aid with learners #pictoral learning about halving and doubling within 20.
Work includes:
Doubles to 10
Doubles to 20
Halves to 10 with investigation into half an odd number
Halves to 20 with investigation into comparing halves and doubles.
Use them for:
Practical halving and doubling using stampers, stickers or dot drawing
An introduction into creating own mathematical investigations
Independent maths/math centers
Home learning
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Number bonds to 10 using Numicon
Addition within 10 using Numicon numberline
Prepositions: on, in, under, behind
Colour by 2D shape
2d Shape 4 mixed activities
8 differentiated English activities based on a Christmas theme!
Includes:
odd one out (reading and verbal reasoning)
write a modern version of the poem (with model text)
key word wordsearches
and model text for thank you letters to the sender of all the gifts!
original poem
spot the expanded noun phrase
true or false reading activity
picture keyword match
#writing #reading #apply #christmas #12days #wordsearch #vocab #keyword #poem #poetry #noun #nounphrase #reasoning
These two connection Verbal Reasoning activities are based on the poem The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Children will use their reasoning skills and knowledge of the poem to identify which word is the odd one out and explain why.
Using this activity will provide:
Reading practice
Poem and Vocabulary reinforcement
Explanation practice.
Also includes suggested answers with explanations.
Ready to print and teach!
#reading #apply #christmas #12days #vocab #keyword #oddoneout #reasoning #verbalreasoning
Use in conjunction with a variety of my 12 days themed resources:
[write a modern version of the poem](
[key word wordsearches](
[model text for thank you letters to the sender of all the gifts](
[Twelve Days of Christmas English Lesson bundle](
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Christmas Science - design a jumper
Christmas Science - Candy Canes in Liquid
Christmas Science bundle
Read and draw a snowman
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal Writing
**Possessive Apostrophe Bingo **
Use as a bingo game or a matching task.
A set of bingo cards for children to match meaning to the possessive apostrophe phrase.
This set includes **3 pairs **of phrases and definitions (red and orange, yellow and green, blue and purple), so that the children have to read and match with understanding.
AND
There are 6 sets which are colour coded so that adults can ensure there are matching sets!
Just print, chop and match!
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Homophone of the Day PLUS mixed activities: KS1
Read and Draw a Face
Read and Draw an Ice Cream
Read and draw a snowman
Multi-sensory Hot Chocolate Writing task
New Year Goal Writing