A Speaking and Listening and writing resource. 8 different types of tools for children to label with 2 to a page: DIY Gardening Artists Mechanics Cooking Sewing Electrical Children name the tools and say their uses and write the words in the arrows or where the arrows point.

Links to Community, Jobs, Occupations, comprehension and word work. Children name, discuss and label the jobs in the 12 pictures. Children read the sentences and find out which occupation each one describes. 3 and 4. Word work - children read and match name of occupations with pictures or tools and equipment that may be needed in each job. A colour and label sheet. Children can choose to label with occupation names or equipment/tools names.

A PPT showing 32 samples of materials. Children can describe what they see and develop their describing vocabulary such as rough, smooth, bumpy, soft etc. They can also discuss what each material might be used for and if it is natural in origin or man made.

A phonics activity with a train theme. 5 worksheets showing end sounds ck, ll, ff, ss and ng. Children use the end sounds and the letters shown on the train to make as many words as they can. They write the words in the carriage. Then they count how many words they found and write the number in the wheel.

A phonics activity with a train theme. 5 worksheets showing sounds st, sl, sm, sn,and sp Children use the sounds and the letters /sounds shown on the train to make as many words as they can. They write the words in the carriage. Then they count how many words they found and write the number in the wheel.

Here is a fun activity where children learn to sort pictures according to their initial sounds. There are 3 sets of 24 colour pictures for each letter sounds. There are 3 sets of 24 matching words to match the pictures. Activities include matching the words and pictures for 1 or more sounds. Sorting pictures into those beginning with b, p, d Sorting words into those beginning with b, p, d Differentiate by cutting the sheets in half or rows or single cards to make the activities easier.

A set of writing challenge cards for your KS1 pupils. Great for early finishers, wet play or home work. Cut and laminate and use over again with dry markers. Or add to your writing corner/table with paper and pens. Continue your collection and you could store them in a small file index box. Activities include: speech bubbles, story planning, diary extracts, a thank you card, birthday message, labelling and note writing.

15 pages of activities for children to help them learn about blending sounds, reading and spelling. Children colour the pictures related to the blends and fill in missing words to complete the sentences. A handy assessment sheet is at the back of the booklet. Blends include: pl, sn, cr, pr, gr,fl, sw, gl and more.

A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter A. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story.

A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter T. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story. Order the words into alphabetical order.

A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter B. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story. Order the words into alphabetical order.

A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter D. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story. Order the words into alphabetical order.

A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter R. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story. Order the words into alphabetical order.

A bumper 28 page pack of resources on a Superhero theme. Everything you will need to excite your children and stimulate their writing, drawing and imagination. Included are: 12 colour A4 posters of superheroes characters Mask templates Graffiti words Superhero symbols A template for comic strips Black / white and colour pictures for writing in speech and thought bubbles Wanted photo frames and blank frames Superhero certificates for boys and girls Superhero drawing frames 6 baddy cards 12 small Superhero picture cards Have fun!

A great little game for EYFS and KS1 for speaking and listening and extending vocabulary and understanding. Here are 48 discussion cards to encourage children to think and talk about what they see. There are 4 cards to a page which can be cut out and laminated if you want to reuse them. There is also a sheet showing all the 48 pictures. Ideas for activities: Show the children the full sheet of 48 pictures and ask them to identify pictures showing opposites e.g. number 33 - open and closed bin, 48 - empty and full Christmas stocking and 44 - sick or well. Children work in pairs with a set of cards to discuss. Pairs or small groups could then share their findings with the class e.g. 31 - both baskets are the same but one is full and one is empty or 24 - both animals are bears, one is large and one is small. Did any other children find a card with a similar theme? Children could write the number of the card they are discussing and then one similarity and one difference they find. Cards can be sorted into different types of opposites e.g. cards 18, 29 and 31 are all Full and Empty themed. Children can make up their own cards with drawings or pasted pictures to show they understand the concepts. This resource is also good for those learning English or other languages, children are encouraged to speak in sentences.

This resource has 7 pages. The focus is the letter B. Activities: Cut and match the words beginning with B to the pictures. Colour the pictures. Write a letter B, word or sentence next to each picture. Write the 3 words next to each cube which shows 3 pictures beginning with B. 2 handwriting sheets to practice handwriting the lower and upper case letters.

4 writing frames for KS1 with a health theme. Each shows a picture and room for children to write a word or sentence about the picture. Children will recognise some of the symbols related to health and wellbeing and including Covid symbols such as masks and social distancing.

4 worksheets with a food theme. Draw or paste 2 foods from each of the categories e.g. dairy and fruit and then draw 1 more of your own. Write the names of the foods in the grid and put into alphabetical order. Draw the pictures to go with the names of the foods… Label the 12 food items. Links to your Food topic and sorting, writing, reading and drawing.

3 worksheets in black and white for children at KS1. Each sheet shows 8 pictures and 8 sentences. Children read the sentences and match them to the pictures. They can cut and match or write the numbers of the sentence next to the corresponding pictures. Next, children write the names of the animals or children in alphabetical order in the box at the foot of the pages. Children can write underneath the sentences and colour the pictures too.

5 worksheets to support children learning to read, write, recognise and sound the letter Z. Children overwrite the sentences about 4 pictures beginning with Z - zoo, zebra, zip and zigzag. Children practice writing lower case Z and overwrite the word Zoo. Children colour the zoo picture and write the sentence. Children match the words and pictures with a line and overwrite the words. A set of flashcards to colour, cut out, match and write the words beginning with Z.