Book 19: Sis in a Mess
Review Words
fell - Decodable
mess - Decodable
Plot Summary
The animals are on their way to a birthday party for
Baby Bear. They forget Sis whose gift is a flower. The
party begins without Sis. Baby Bear is pleased with
his big new ball. When Sis appears, she is angry and
upsets everything by bouncing the ball. Mat teaches her
a lesson by overturning a cup of tea on her. Finally, all
the animals settle down and have a good time.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 20: Nat Sits
New Words
fit - Decodable
Nat - Decodable
Plot Summary
One day Nat the Baby Kangaroo falls out of his mother’s
pouch and hops off on his own. Mama Kangaroo does
not know her baby is missing until she goes to show him
to Sam. When Sam finds Nat hopping along with Sis,
Mama Kangaroo is very happy. She makes sure that her
baby will not get lost again.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 21: Nat
New Sounds
/u/
New Words
sun - Decodable
them - Special Word
us - Decodable
what - Special Word
Plot Summary
Mama Kangaroo falls asleep in the sun and Nat
scampers away. He meets Mit who gives him a ride
in his open car. It begins to rain and Mit and Nat are
drenched. Mama wakes up. The sun shines again and
Mit takes Nat and his Mama for a ride.
I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 6 See Mat
New Sounds
/i/
New Words
Mit - decodable
Sis - decodable
Plot Summary
The animals are playing school. Mat, as the teacher, is
trying to teach Sam, Mit and Sis how to read their names.
He starts by writing Sis’s name in the sand. The animals
have some difficulty reading the name and Mat finally
tells them what it is. Sis is delighted and reads her name
for the others. Mat then writes the other names, including
his own, and the animals all have fun reading.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
Book 33: Mat in the Hat
Review Words
fish, hat, he, then - decodable
Plot Summary
Sis and Mat are watching as Mit builds a kite
and decorates it with a picture of a fish. As Mat
tries to fly it, a sudden wind carries him high up
into the air. His friends cannot reach the little rat
who is holding onto the kite string as he sails
across the skies. Ann comes to the rescue and
catches Mat in her hat.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
Book 35: Mat the Rat
Review Word
nut, rat, set - Decodable
Plot Summary
Mat the Rat gets ready to go to the zoo. He
takes fish and peanuts for the animals. While he
feeds the seal, a baby elephant tries to reach a
peanut. Mat begins to tease the baby elephant.
Mama elephant is angry. She takes the nuts
away from Mat. But Mat soon becomes friends
with Mama Elephant and her baby.
Each new word throughout the program is repeated at
least five times in the book in which it first appears and
five more times in the next ten books.
The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.
This is my toy bundle. It shows a range of modern toys and compares them to toys from the past. Which toys are still popular from the past? I also included a creative writing prompt to encourage the students to write about the different toys in more detail.
Are you learning English as a second language (ESL)? Are you looking for a fun way to learn English as a second language? I have developed a way to learn different languages based on my experience as an ESL teacher. This pack has 57 different settings for students to talk about in English as a second language. The worksheets themselves are in English and the students do need to translate the places and objects they see into English as a second language. At the end of the session, the students can play a fun game of word bingo to show they have mastered that day’s vocabulary. Try it, it is a lot of fun for everyone!
Are you teaching counting to 10? This Halloween counting presentation is great fun. The first half of the presentation is with the numbers in order. Then I mixed up the numbers and so the children can count them all again.
As well as teaching the students to count in order and then out of order, I have also included a set of Halloween Themed writing and counting worksheets to use in the class.
I have also added a PowerPoint presentation explaining 31 different teaching activities you could use these picture flashcard for.
You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different numbers being shown in each of the photos.
You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Counting to 10.
The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them from the smallest to the biggest. The students can then discuss what they think the answer is if they add 2 cards together.
The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.
Are you wanting to teach about how we use different materials? This bundle helps students learn how we use a wide range of different common materials. It also comes complete with the key vocabulary they need to learn about the topic and interesting English story writing prompts to help them get the most out this subject. It is a perfect way to explore what properties we are using in each of the uses we use for each material.
I have created 3 different grammar bundles to bundle together all my different grammar resources. This bundle helps to test your grammar skills and helps you to improve your younger students’ basic hand writing skills. It also includes 2 grammar books, which contain more grammar exercises.
Pirate Alphabet: Flashcards, Writing Prompts & 31 Fun Classroom Ideas
Ahoy there! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day in style with this Pirate Alphabet Flashcard Pack, perfect for engaging ESL/EAL learners and primary students. Each letter is paired with a bold pirate-themed image to boost vocabulary, spark curiosity, and inspire creative writing.
While the words are inspired by a pirate alphabet song, these flashcards are original content (the original video is included in the PowerPoint for reference).
What’s Included
A–Z Pirate Flashcards – colourful, high-quality images matched to pirate vocabulary
31-Activity Teacher Guide – a second presentation with quick, no-prep classroom games and activities for vocabulary, speaking, and memory skills
Creative Writing Prompts – inspire pirate stories, descriptions, and factual writing tasks
How to Use in Class
Presentation mode – show the alphabet on screen, repeat letters and words together
Interactive displays – print & laminate cards for an eye-catching Pirate Alphabet wall
Sorting challenges – group flashcards by activity, theme, or letter; brainstorm better pirate words
Writing starters – use as prompts for descriptive writing, factual reports, or imaginative pirate adventures
Perfect For
Talk Like a Pirate Day events and literacy weeks
ESL/EAL vocabulary lessons with visual support
KS1–KS2 English speaking, listening, and writing skills
Fun, themed activities that keep students engaged and learning
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Are you wanting to find lots of different ways of teaching the alphabet? This bundle has lots of different ways of presenting the alphabet. Let your students see it, read it and write it throughout the year.
I have developed a huge number of different resources related to learning about the alphabet. This means that you are able to introduce the alphabet in different topics or throughout the year. I have also included a large number of different practice alphabet writing sheets.
ESL Pirate Alphabet: Fun Flashcards, Writing Prompts & 31 Teaching Activities
Ahoy, matey! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day in your ESL or lower-level English classroom with this engaging Pirate Alphabet resource. Designed for learners who are new to English or need extra support, this pack uses simple language, bold images, and interactive flashcards to teach vocabulary the swashbuckling way.
What’s Inside
A–Z Pirate Alphabet flashcards – each letter paired with a colourful pirate-themed image and easy English vocabulary
31 Teaching Activities Guide – a teacher presentation with quick, no-prep games and tasks to boost vocabulary, memory, and speaking skills
Creative Writing Prompts – inspire pirate stories, descriptions, and factual writing for engaging English lessons
Ways to Use
Presentation mode – display on screen, discuss each pirate-themed object, brainstorm other words starting with the same letter
Classroom display – print and laminate for a bold Pirate Alphabet wall display
Sorting games – group cards by theme, letter, or category, and encourage pupils to add their own ideas
Writing starters – use flashcards as prompts for creative writing, factual reports, or descriptive paragraphs
Why Teachers Love It
Perfect for Talk Like a Pirate Day or themed literacy weeks
Supports ESL/EAL learners with visual cues and simple vocabulary
Builds confidence in speaking, reading, and writing
Fun, memorable, and adaptable for KS1–KS2 and language learners of all ages
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Teach English the pirate way! A–Z Pirate Alphabet flashcards, 31 teaching ideas, and writing prompts. Perfect for ESL/EAL and Talk Like a Pirate Day.
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Are you needing to teach about pirates? Are you doing the “Talk like a pirate day?”… This set of resources have all you need in a single, easy to find place! I especially love my pirate alphabet!
Lots of different exciting resources about thinking hats, ranging from about classic books to detention sheets and guided reading worksheets. Try them today and get more out of each book you read!
Are you looking for spell checking activities? Here some fun look, say, spell check writing activities and also a nice presentation about how to spot common mistakes in written English.