Hi, I’m the creator of SavvyTeaching and a long-time educational content writer with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. I've been creating printable resources for primary learners for over 15 years, and now I’m starting my own shop to share the resources I love to create. My aim is to offer practical, well-designed activities that support learning at home or in the classroom. SavvyTeaching is just getting started, with lots more to come soon. Thanks so much for visiting!
Hi, I’m the creator of SavvyTeaching and a long-time educational content writer with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. I've been creating printable resources for primary learners for over 15 years, and now I’m starting my own shop to share the resources I love to create. My aim is to offer practical, well-designed activities that support learning at home or in the classroom. SavvyTeaching is just getting started, with lots more to come soon. Thanks so much for visiting!
Support your learners in mastering tricky r-controlled vowel sounds with this colourful and practical set of R-Controlled Vowel Flashcards. Designed with early readers in mind, these flashcards are ideal for phonics instruction, literacy centres, or home learning.
Each r-controlled vowel group (ar, er, ir, or, ur) is clearly colour-coded, helping children visually sort and recognise common phonics patterns.
What’s Included:
-110+ flashcards featuring age-appropriate words
-5 r-controlled vowel groups: ar, er, ir, or, ur
-Clean, uncluttered layout using Sassoon Primary font
-Colour-coded sets for easy organisation and visual learning
-Blank flashcards included for customisation
-Printable A4 PDF – ready to print, cut, and use
Perfect For:
-KS1 classrooms and literacy groups
-Phonics intervention and SEND support
-Homeschool phonics sessions
-Word sorting, flashcard games, and wall displays
Use these cards for blending practice, sound sorting, or as a visual support in calm-down corners and literacy areas.
Support phonics development and decoding skills with this comprehensive set of 152 CCVC, CVCC, and CCVCC word flashcards. Designed for Early Years and KS1 learners, this resource covers blends and clusters across a wide range of simple, decodable words.
Perfect for phonics lessons, small group work, intervention, and independent practice, these flashcards make reading practice hands-on and engaging.
What’s Included:
-152 flashcards covering CCVC (e.g. frog), CVCC (e.g. fast), and CCVCC (e.g. plant) words
-Focused on phonics blends and consonant clusters
-Print-friendly layout – 8 cards per A4 page
-Clear, child-friendly font for easy reading
-Ideal for games, blending practice, and reading fluency
Suitable For:
-EYFS, Reception, and KS1
-Phonics groups and interventions
-Literacy centres and calm-down corners
-Home learning and speech/language support
Use for matching, sorting by sound patterns, decoding drills, and spelling practice. Laminate for long-term use or use in small group games.
Support early phonics mastery with this set of Magic E Flashcards, designed to help children recognise and practise long vowel sounds using Silent E words. These colour-coded, easy-to-use flashcards are ideal for whole-class phonics, small group work, or home learning.
What’s Included:
84 Magic E words sorted by vowel sound
Covers all 5 long vowel sounds: A, E, I, O, U
Colour-coded for visual grouping and easier recognition
6 blank flashcards for custom words or extension practice
Ready-to-print PDF format – perfect for cutting and laminating
Vowel Groups Covered:
Long A: bake, gate, wave, snake…
Long E: these, here, theme, Pete…
Long I: bike, kite, ride, smile…
Long O: joke, rope, stone, rose…
Long U: cube, tune, mule, flute…
Ideal For:
EYFS, KS1, and phonics intervention
Classroom literacy centres and group games
Homeschoolers and early readers working on spelling patterns
Use for blending, segmenting, sorting, or building Magic E word families. A flexible, engaging tool to reinforce key phonics concepts.
Boost vocabulary and build reading confidence with this set of Dolch Noun Flashcards! Featuring 95 essential nouns from the Dolch list, this printable resource is ideal for EYFS, Reception, Pre-K, and Kindergarten learners working on word recognition and fluency.
These flashcards are a great way to support early readers, ESL learners, and students with SEND through engaging vocabulary practice.
What’s Included:
95 Dolch noun flashcards featuring everyday vocabulary
15 blank flashcards to add your own custom words
Consistent layout to match your Dolch Sight Word Flashcards
Print-friendly format – just print, cut, and start using
Why Use Noun Flashcards?
Reinforces early literacy and phonics skills
Encourages sentence building and oral language development
Perfect for use in classrooms, homeschooling, literacy centres, or speech therapy
Compact and portable – great for on-the-go learning or daily routines
These cards can be laminated for long-term use and adapted for matching games, sentence starters, sorting, and more.
Make phonics learning clear, engaging, and effective with this complete set of Consonant Digraphs & Trigraphs Flashcards. Covering 140 carefully chosen words, this printable set supports early readers, ESL learners, and anyone working on tricky consonant sound patterns.
What’s Included:
140 flashcards featuring consonant digraphs and trigraphs
Covers 13 key sound patterns: ch, sh, voiced th, voiceless th, wh, ph, kn, wr, gh, ck, ng, tch, dge
Voiced and voiceless “th” sounds separated for targeted learning
Includes silent letters like kn, wr, gh
Colour-coded sets for easy sorting and sound recognition
10 blank cards for customisation by teachers or parents
Print-friendly, cut-and-go format – perfect for laminating and reuse
Ideal For:
EYFS, KS1, and lower KS2
Phonics intervention groups or speech therapy
ESL/EAL learners and SEND support
Home learning or tutoring sessions
These flashcards are designed to build confidence in word decoding, spelling patterns, and sound recognition through repeated practice and visual grouping.
Make learning sight words simple and fun with this free set of 92 printable flashcards! Perfect for Early Years, EYFS, Reception, and Kindergarten learners, these flashcards help children build recognition of key high-frequency words through repeated exposure and hands-on learning.
What’s Included:
92 sight words from the Dolch Pre-K and Kindergarten lists
8 blank cards to add your own custom words
Large, clear font for easy reading
Simple print-and-go format – no extra prep required!
Ideal for classrooms, home learning, and literacy centres.
These flashcards are designed to support early reading fluency by helping children recognise common words quickly and confidently.
I created this free set of CVC word posters to support early readers with their phonics learning in a fun and visually engaging way.
Each A4 poster focuses on one short vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) and includes carefully selected CVC words. The vowels are colour-coded to help children recognise patterns and strengthen their understanding of vowel sounds. Each page also features a friendly image that ties into the sound focus.
I designed these posters to be easy to read, visually appealing, and useful across classroom displays, reading corners, or home learning environments.
What’s Included:
5 printable A4 posters (short a, e, i, o, u)
Real decodable CVC words
Colour-coded vowels for pattern recognition
Friendly illustrations to support engagement
PDF format – ready to download and print
Perfect for:
Daily phonics and reading practice
Literacy displays and reading corners
EYFS, Reception, and KS1 learners
Home learning or tutoring support
I created this resource to make phonics practice a little more fun and a lot more effective. If you find it useful, I’d love to know how you’ve used it in your classroom or learning space. Your feedback and reviews are always appreciated and help me continue creating meaningful, child-friendly resources.
Help children in Year 1 learn to write full sentences with confidence!
This free 18-page workbook includes punctuation practice, sentence building, early composition, and a fun certificate to celebrate their progress.
This free workbook is designed to support Year 1 children with sentence writing and punctuation skills in a fun and engaging way.
It includes a clear progression of activities that focus on:
-What makes a sentence
-Using capital letters and full stops
-Question marks and exclamation marks
-Building, fixing, and unscrambling sentences
-Silly vs sensible sentence sorting
-Early composition planning and writing
-A cheerful certificate to celebrate completion!
What’s Included:
-18 printable pages in PDF format (A4)
-Fun, confidence-building tasks using UK spelling conventions
-Suitable for classroom use, intervention groups, or home learning
-Designed using a child-friendly font
From me:
If you love this free workbook, check out my Spelling & Word Building Workbook – coming soon!
I’m an experienced English educator and content writer with over 15 years of experience creating engaging resources for KS1 learners. I hope your children enjoy this workbook and feel proud of what they’ve learned :)
Support your Year 1 Science topic Animals Including Humans with this free A4 vocabulary poster. It features 33 key words covering animal types, body parts, the five senses, and basic features like fur, feathers, and scales.
Perfect for science displays or as a vocabulary support tool during lessons.
Includes:
A4 printable vocabulary poster
33 key science words for the Animals Including Humans unit
Includes animal groups, body parts, senses, and features
Clear and engaging layout to help build scientific vocabulary
Ideal for:
KS1 science displays
Vocabulary reinforcement
Lesson starters and working walls
Use alongside the full Animals Including Humans – Year 1 Workbook
This bright and engaging vocabulary poster is perfect for supporting the Plants unit in Year 1 Science. It includes 35 key plant-related words, from parts of a plant to what plants need to grow and where they live.
Use it on your classroom display or as a vocabulary mat to reinforce key terms during lessons.
Includes:
A4 printable PDF poster
35 key vocabulary words related to plants and growth
Simple, child-friendly layout
Complements the Plants – Year 1 Science Workbook
Ideal for:
Science displays or working walls
Topic vocabulary reference
Whole class or small group support
Home learning or SEND support
This colourful A4 vocabulary poster is designed to support the Year 1 Science: Everyday Materials topic. It includes 10 key material names and 20 commonly used properties (e.g. waterproof, soft, bendy, transparent, etc.).
It’s perfect for use on your science display board, during lessons, or as a vocabulary reference for children.
Includes:
A4 printable vocabulary poster
10 materials and 20 describing words
Bright, easy-to-read layout
Designed to match the Everyday Materials Year 1 Science topic
Ideal for:
Classroom displays
Science working walls
Topic vocabulary support
Early finishers or home learning
Also available:
Everyday Materials – Year 1 Science Workbook (sold separately)
Support your Year 1 learners with this engaging and curriculum-aligned grammar workbook. Designed to build confidence step by step, this 26-page printable resource covers all key grammar areas for Year 1 in a clear, accessible way.
Whether you’re introducing grammar skills, supporting classroom lessons, or assigning independent tasks, this workbook provides a fun and varied mix of activities that children will enjoy.
What’s Inside?
This 26-page workbook includes a variety of activity types to help children practise:
Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Sentence Building and Capital Letters
Full Stops, Question Marks, and Exclamation Marks
Using ‘and’ to Join Ideas
Types of Sentences (Statement, Question, Exclamation)
Finger Spacing and Sentence Structure
Grammar Sorting and Word Classification
Perfect for UK Year 1 or US 1st Grade learners. Each page is designed with early learners in mind, featuring child-friendly language, cheerful visuals, and positive prompts that encourage independent work.
Perfect for:
Year 1 English grammar support
Literacy centres
Home learning
Revision and catch-up
Early finishers
Why You’ll Find it Useful?
Easy to use
Print and go!
Aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Year 1
Encourages correct punctuation, sentence structure, and word awareness
Builds early writing confidence with supportive activities
Includes a cheerful certificate to celebrate achievement!
Resource Info:
26-page printable PDF
No prep required
Enjoy this free resource? Explore the full SavvyTeaching collection for more fun and practical resources designed with KS1 in mind!
This free printable workbook includes 27 short, engaging reading comprehension passages written in the first person (“I”) to support early readers in developing fluency and understanding. Each story is paired with three simple questions that focus on key reading skills such as retrieval, sequencing, and vocabulary.
Designed for Year 1 / Grade 1 (ages 5–7), this resource is ideal for independent reading practice, guided reading sessions, or home learning. The workbook ends with a blank lined page encouraging children to write their own short story and draw a picture, perfect for extending learning and boosting confidence.
What’s included:
27 short, relatable ‘I’ stories written from a child’s perspective
3 questions per story to reinforce key reading skills
Topics include sports, hobbies, nature, baking, and more
1 bonus writing page for children to create their own story
Suitable for classroom, homework, or home education
Whether you’re looking to build comprehension skills or add variety to your literacy lessons, this pack offers a ready-to-use resource that’s easy to print and implement.
I hope your learners enjoy this workbook and that it brings a little extra joy to your literacy lessons :)
Lou, SavvyTeaching
Help your Year 1 students grow confident with tricky and high-frequency words in a fun and engaging way!
This 18-page printable workbook includes a variety of activities to support reading and writing, such as:
Trace and write practice
Spot and read challenges
Matching and fill-in-the-blank activities
Creative read and draw pages
Sentence building practice
A fun word search to finish!
This workbook helps children recognise, read, and write important words they see every day, improving their reading fluency and spelling confidence.
Perfect for:
Year 1 (ages 5–6), or suitable for Reception and early Grade 1
Extra practice at home or in the classroom
Summer learning or early finisher activities
Resource details:
18 pages
PDF format
Instant download
Make the final weeks of the school year fun and meaningful with this End-of-Year Activities Workbook for young learners.
Designed for children (ages 5–7), my 12-page printable pack is perfect for encouraging reflection, creativity, and calm as the term comes to a close. Children can celebrate what they’ve learned, look ahead to next year, and enjoy light summer-themed activities.
What’s Included:
My Favourite Memory This Year – Draw and write about a special school memory
What I Learned This Year – Sentence starters to reflect on learning and growth
My School Year Snapshot – All about me, favourite subjects, friends, and more
Proud Moments – Reflect on something they worked hard at
End-of-Year Interview – Fun Q&A prompts
Thank You Card – Create a message for a teacher or helper
10 Things I Want To Do This Summer – Light and fun summer plans
Looking Forward to Next Year – Gentle prompts for the future
Helping the New Children – Empathy-based writing task
My Favourite Things – A 12-item list of favourites to write or draw
End-of-Year Word Search – School and summer-themed word puzzle
Goodbye School, Hello Summer! – Fun end-of-year colouring page
How This Resource Can Help:
Encourages reflection, creativity, and kindness
Great for those relaxed final weeks of term
Promotes writing and discussion in a low-pressure way
Easy to print and use — no prep required
Ideal for memory books, end-of-year scrapbooks, or light morning work
File format: PDF, 12 pages
Recommended ages: 5–7
Grade levels: Kindergarten – 1st Grade (or Year 1–2 UK)
Printing: A4 size
Wishing you and your learners a happy and sunny end to the school year!
— Lou, SavvyTeaching
This comprehensive workbook is designed to help early learners build reading confidence and develop essential handwriting skills through engaging sight word practice. With over 100 high-frequency words, this resource supports children in Reception and Year 1 as they learn to read, trace, and write key words in simple, meaningful sentences.
What’s Included:
100+ sight words from common high-frequency word lists
Read, trace, and write activities for each word
Short, decodable sentences to support early reading development
Consistent, learner-friendly layout to build confidence and routine
Bonus certificate to celebrate progress and achievement
Ideal For:
Children aged 4–6 (Reception and Year 1)
Whole-class instruction, small group work, and independent learning
Teachers, TAs, homeschoolers, and intervention support
How to Use:
Print individual pages or compile into a full workbook for ongoing practice. Perfect for morning starters, literacy stations, targeted intervention, or homework packs.
This workbook offers a structured and effective way for young children to master essential sight words while building early literacy and handwriting skills.
Make handwriting practice fun and engaging with this Animal Facts Handwriting Workbook! Perfect for KS1 learners, this 49-page printable resource blends sentence tracing, writing practice, and drawing prompts with fascinating animal facts. A brilliant way to build writing confidence while learning about the natural world.
What’s Included:
49 handwriting pages featuring real animal facts
Trace and copy simple sentences to reinforce letter formation
Drawing prompts on every page to keep learners motivated
4 fun colouring breaks to support focus and creativity
Animal-themed word search to build vocabulary
Final reflection page to encourage creative thinking
Ideal For:
KS1 pupils developing handwriting fluency
Use in classrooms, literacy groups, interventions, or at home
Animal lovers who enjoy learning through fun facts
How to Use:
Print individual sheets or the full workbook. Perfect for morning starters, handwriting stations, and creative writing extension tasks.
Support handwriting development while sparking curiosity about animals and nature in a meaningful way!
Bring a little extra joy to learning this spring with this fun-filled Easter Activity Book, perfect for children aged 3–6. Packed with a variety of hands-on, educational activities, this 25-page resource is ideal for use in the classroom, at home, or during holiday clubs.
What’s Included:
Colouring Pages – Bunnies, Easter eggs, and springtime scenes to encourage creativity.
Early Literacy Activities – Rhyming word games, letter tracing, and simple writing practice.
Maths Fun – Easter egg counting, number puzzles, and early addition activities.
Puzzles & Challenges – Spot-the-difference, mazes, and a themed word search.
Matching & Patterns – Great for developing logic and critical thinking.
Cut & Stick Tasks – Promotes fine motor skills and independent learning.
Reflection Page – “I like Easter because…” – perfect for discussion or writing prompts.
Why Teachers & Parents Love It:
Suitable for Nursery, Reception and Year 1
Covers a wide range of early learning skills in a playful and seasonal way
Easy to print and reuse as needed
A great option for end-of-term activities, Easter party stations, or homework packs
This cheerful and educational Easter resource offers a perfect blend of learning and fun to keep little ones engaged during the spring season.
Help young children explore their emotions in a gentle and engaging way with this printable Feelings Journal. Designed to support emotional development and mindfulness, this 24-page journal encourages children to express how they feel through drawing, writing, breathing exercises, and creative reflection.
Perfect for EYFS, KS1, and SEND learners, this resource helps children recognise and manage their emotions while building empathy, self-awareness, and resilience.
What’s Inside:
Feelings Check-Ins – Children colour the face that matches how they feel
Creative Prompts – Drawing and writing tasks to explore different emotions
Mindfulness Activities – Breathing exercises, yoga poses, and calming colouring
Kindness & Gratitude Pages – Kindness bingo, support team reflections, and a gratitude handprint
Problem-Solving Scenarios – Helps children think about kind and helpful responses
Final Reflection Page – Encourages self-pride and emotional insight
Ideal For:
Early Years & Key Stage 1 pupils (ages 5–7)
PSHE lessons, emotional literacy sessions, or wellbeing corners
Teachers, teaching assistants, homeschoolers, and therapists
Easy to Use:
Print as individual worksheets or bind into a journal. Suitable for daily check-ins, morning work, small group activities, or 1:1 support.
This resource offers a safe space for children to talk, draw, and think about their feelings, while building the tools they need to navigate big emotions and tricky situations with confidence.
Support early readers with this engaging CVC Words Phonics Workbook, packed with fun and interactive activities to build confidence in reading, spelling, and phonics. Perfect for Early Years, Reception, and KS1 learners, this 23-page resource is ideal for classroom practice, phonics groups, or home learning.
What’s Included:
Look, Read & Colour – Identify and colour the correct CVC word for each picture
Rhyming Word Matching – Boost phonemic awareness through visual matching tasks
Short Vowel Matching Activities – Covering A, E, I, O, U sounds
CVC Word Search – Includes traceable words to reinforce recognition and writing
Printable Flashcards – Great for hands-on reading and spelling practice
Perfect For:
EYFS and KS1 pupils learning phonics
Literacy stations, small group work, or homework
Homeschoolers and parents supporting early reading
Easy to Use:
Simply print and go! Use crayons or pencils for activities, and cut out the flashcards for extra practice. Great for independent work or guided learning.