As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
As a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and experienced Reading Leader with over 15 years of leading Phonics and reading across schools, I bring a wealth of expertise to my teaching resources. With over 20 years of teaching experience across all primary age groups, I ensure every resource is rigorously tested in my own classroom before being added to TES. My goal is to create engaging, purposeful materials that enrich children’s learning and foster a love for reading.
Explore one of Earth’s most fascinating natural patterns with Why Do We Have Day and Night?—a clear and engaging explanation text for 4th and 5th Grade science. This non-fiction resource explains how the rotation of the Earth causes day and night, changing shadows, time zones, and patterns of light around the globe.
Perfect for deepening understanding of Earth’s movements and natural rhythms. Inspire learners with the science behind sunrise, sunset, and our daily cycle of light and dark.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
-If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Explore the invisible science behind movement with Forces Around Us—a clear and engaging explanation text designed for Year 5/6 science learners. This non-fiction resource introduces pupils to key types of forces such as gravity, friction, air and water resistance, upthrust, and the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.
Ideal for introducing physics concepts in an accessible way. Help your pupils understand how forces shape the world around us—from a floating boat to a falling apple!
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
-If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Take your learners on a journey through the solar system with Our Place in Space—a clear, curriculum-aligned explanation text designed for 4th and 5th Grade science. This engaging non-fiction resource explores the movement of the Earth, the Moon, and their relationship with the Sun in a way that’s accessible and exciting for young scientists.
Perfect for units on Earth and space, planetary science, and scientific enquiry. Help pupils build a strong understanding of space science while supporting reading and reasoning skills.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
-If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Introduce your learners to the basics of forces with Pulling, Pushing and Falling—a clear and engaging explanation text perfect for Year 5/6 science. This resource explores pushes, pulls, gravity, and resistive forces (like friction and air resistance) in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand.
Perfect for building scientific understanding of motion in everyday life. Give pupils the tools to explore how they interact with forces all around them—from playground swings to falling apples.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
-If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Help your learners understand what makes objects move—or stop—with How Things Move: The Role of Gravity and Friction. This child-friendly explanation text is ideal for Year 5/6 science, introducing the key forces that affect motion in our everyday lives.
Perfect for introducing the science of motion and practical problem-solving. Encourage young scientists to think critically about how gravity and friction influence movement, safety, and everyday design.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
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Discover how we use simple machines to solve real-world problems in Using Force to Our Advantage—a clear and engaging explanation text perfect for 4th & 5th Grade learners. This curriculum-aligned resource explores how levers, gears, and pulleys help us change the size and direction of forces, making everyday tasks easier.
Perfect for building STEM knowledge and exploring how science makes work easier. Support your pupils’ understanding of forces and mechanisms with this accessible and informative text.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Help your pupils dive deep into the circulatory system with this easy-to-understand non-fiction resource, specially designed for upper KS2 learners. This engaging reading comprehension explains how the heart, blood, and blood vessels work together to keep our bodies alive and healthy. Perfectly aligned with the science curriculum, it breaks down complex ideas into child-friendly language, building knowledge while developing key reading skills.
The clear structure supports vocabulary development, retrieval, inference, and explanation skills. Whether used as part of your science unit on Animals Including Humans, as guided reading, or for independent comprehension practice, this resource offers versatility and impact. Ideal for whole-class teaching, interventions, and SEND/EAL learners too.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
-If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
-Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop.
Explore the incredible systems inside your body with this child-friendly non-fiction reading comprehension all about the blood, heart, and lungs. Designed for Year 5/6 pupils, this engaging resource clearly explains how the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to keep you alive, energised, and healthy.
Through a structured, science-aligned text and carefully crafted comprehension activities, pupils will learn how oxygen enters the lungs, travels in the blood, and is delivered by the heart to the rest of the body. Real-life examples and fascinating facts bring science to life, while the accessible layout and dyslexia-friendly font ensure all learners can access key information.
This resource is ideal for whole-class teaching, science-themed reading lessons, guided groups, or home learning. It’s perfect for EAL/SEND pupils and includes audio support, extension tasks, and differentiated comprehension to meet the needs of every learner.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop.
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The Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Help your pupils explore how diet, exercise and lifestyle choices affect health and wellbeing with this engaging non-fiction reading comprehension resource. Suitable for Year 5/6, this pack builds essential retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while linking to the science curriculum.
The dyslexia-friendly text breaks down complex ideas into accessible sections, covering balanced diets, the benefits of exercise, healthy lifestyle choices, and how they all work together. With structured comprehension questions, adaptive activities, and a complete teaching presentation, this resource is perfect for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent study.
** What’s Included: **
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Explore the fascinating journey of evolution with this engaging non-fiction reading comprehension resource. Perfect for Year 5/6, this pack supports the science curriculum while developing retrieval, vocabulary, and inference skills.
Pupils will learn about Charles Darwin’s idea of natural selection, inherited traits, fossils, adaptations, and how humans fit into the story of evolution. With dyslexia-friendly text, structured comprehension questions, and accessible activities, this resource is ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, or independent study.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower.
Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Discover the fascinating science of inherited traits with this engaging non-fiction reading comprehension pack. Perfect for Year 5/6, this resource explains how genes, DNA, and natural selection shape who we are.
Pupils will explore inherited traits in humans, animals, and plants, the role of variation, the difference between inherited and learned behaviours, and how inheritance links to evolution. Designed to support the science curriculum, this resource builds retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while keeping learning accessible with a dyslexia-friendly text and differentiated activities.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower.
Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Bring science and reading together with this engaging non-fiction text on how the human eye works. Perfect for Year 5/6, this reading comprehension resource explains how light helps us see, the different parts of the eye, why we have two eyes, and how we see in colour. It also includes tips for protecting eye health and fun facts to spark curiosity.
Designed to support the science curriculum, this resource builds retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills with a dyslexia-friendly text and structured comprehension questions.
**What’s Included: **
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Capture your pupils’ curiosity with this fascinating non-fiction reading comprehension all about optical illusions. Perfect for Year 5/6, this resource explains how illusions trick the brain, the different types (ambiguous images, motion illusions, distortions, and afterimages), and how artists use illusions in creative ways.
Linked to the science curriculum, it develops retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while showing how the eye and brain work together. With dyslexia-friendly text and differentiated tasks, this pack is ideal for whole-class teaching, guided groups, or independent study.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Teach pupils the importance of electrical safety with this clear and engaging reading comprehension resource. Perfect for 4th and 5th Grades, this pack explains why electricity can be dangerous, key safety rules for home, school, and outdoors, and the role of fuses and circuit breakers.
Linked to the science curriculum, it helps children understand how to stay safe around electricity while developing retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills. With a dyslexia-friendly text, structured questions, and adaptive tasks, this resource is ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, or independent study.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Support pupils in exploring the incredible variety of life with this engaging Classifying Life: From Microorganisms to Mammals reading comprehension resource. Perfect for Year 5/6, this non-fiction text explains how scientists use classification to organise living things, introduces the five kingdoms, explores vertebrates and invertebrates, and shows how classification keys work. It also highlights the role of microorganisms and why classification is important for science and medicine.
With a dyslexia-friendly text, comprehension tasks, and a complete teaching pack, this resource develops retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while linking directly to the science curriculum.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Explore how animals and plants survive in different environments with this engaging Adaptation and Survival reading comprehension resource. Perfect for Year 5/6, this non-fiction text introduces pupils to structural, behavioural, and physiological adaptations with real-life examples, from polar bears in the Arctic to camels in the desert.
Linked to the science curriculum, it builds retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills, while sparking curiosity about how living things respond to their habitats. With a dyslexia-friendly text, adaptive tasks, and a complete teaching pack, this resource is ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, or independent learning.
**What’s Included: **
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Explore the science of light, reflection, and shadows with this engaging non-fiction reading comprehension resource. Ideal for Year 5/6, this pack introduces pupils to how light travels in straight lines, how reflections form, why shadows change size, and the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.
With a dyslexia-friendly text, structured comprehension questions, and adaptive reading tasks, this resource develops retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while supporting the science curriculum. Perfect for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent learning.
**What’s Included: **
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Introduce pupils to the fascinating world of classification with this engaging Life in All Its Forms: Kingdoms and Categories reading comprehension resource. Perfect for 4th and 5th Grades, this non-fiction text explores why scientists classify living things, the five main kingdoms of life, and the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Pupils will also learn how classification keys work and why classification is vital for science, medicine, and protecting endangered species. With dyslexia-friendly text, structured comprehension tasks, and extension activities, this resource develops retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while linking directly to the science curriculum.
**What’s Included: **
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Spark curiosity in science with this Building Circuits: How Electricity Powers Our World reading comprehension resource. Perfect for 4th and 5th Grades, this pack introduces pupils to what electricity is, how circuits work, the difference between conductors and insulators, series and parallel circuits, and how switches control the flow of current.
With clear explanations, real-life examples, and safety advice, pupils build knowledge while strengthening retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills. Featuring a dyslexia-friendly text, comprehension tasks, and a full teaching pack, this resource is ideal for whole-class teaching, guided groups, or independent learning.
**What’s Included: **
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
Help pupils understand two of the most important rules of electricity—voltage and resistance—with this clear and engaging reading comprehension resource. Perfect for Year 5/6, this pack explains how voltage provides the push to move electricity through a circuit and how resistance slows it down.
Linked to the science curriculum, it introduces Ohm’s Law, real-life applications, and safety advice in an accessible way. With a dyslexia-friendly text, structured comprehension questions, and adaptive reading tasks, this resource develops retrieval, inference, and vocabulary skills while supporting hands-on science learning.
What’s Included:
2 Pages of Non-Fiction Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
“Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task (Perfect for emerging or reluctant readers)
Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND access)
Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
If you have questions do not hesitate in emailing me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Bitesize Education followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!
