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Word split: compound words
A mix and match puzzle created by teachers, using compound words, to support primary school literacy and demonstrate examples of compound words.
Word colouring: nouns and pronouns
Colour the squares with nouns in green. Colour the squares with pronouns in brown. Leave the blank squares empty, then work out what the picture is.
Irregular past tense verbs wordsearch
A fun and free activity created by an experienced teacher with the aim of teaching KS2 children about irregular past tense verbs. Each of the sentences on the worksheet includes an incorrect past-tense verb. Circle the incorrect verb and then find the correct form of the verb in the wordsearch.
Spelling patterns: the prefix cir-
Can you complete this mini-wordsearch? All the words you need start with the prefix circ- and are below. What do you think circ- means?
Write your own homonyms crossword puzzle
Homonyms are pairs of words that are spelled and pronounced the same way, but have different meanings. Look at these words. Can you work out the two different meanings?
If not, look them up in the dictionary. On the next page you’ll need to create TWO crossword puzzles where the homonyms are the answers. Each word will need two different clues, one for each meaning.
If not, look them up in the dictionary. On the next page you’ll need to create TWO crossword puzzles where the homonyms are the answers. Each word will need two different clues, one for each meaning.
Writing a poem using a writing frame
This poem encourages children to write a poem about something that they often make a fuss about. They are given a writing frame to support them.
Rhyming words
Encourage your child to read this poem out loud and then look for the rhyming words.
Sorting sentences
Encourage your child to think about how sentences are structured, by getting them to sort these sentences into those with one piece of information and those with two pieces of information.
Key Stage 1 - 2004 English SATs Papers
Download and print this complete set of English SATs papers from 2004 to assist your child in preparing for the tests.
Write the sound and read the word
A colourful worksheet to help your child identify the first sound in a word, write it down, and move on to reading the word.
Choose 'ee' or 'ea' (Phase 5 phonics)
Sometimes the same sound can be written in different ways. This sheet enables children to choose when to use the grapheme 'ee' and when to use the grapheme 'ea' to represent the sound /ee/, as part of a colouring activity
Match rhyming words (Phase 2 phonics)
Understanding that words rhyme is an important part of your child's phonics and reading journey. This Reception worksheet helps them match rhyming words.
Understanding instructions
This activity forms part of the English curriculum for speaking and listening. It will develop an understanding of the importance of giving instructions and listening carefully to instructions. The activity can be adapted for all ages and should be done with a parent or carer.
Short vowels in CVC words (phase 2 phonics)
A worksheet to support your child with reading and recognising the vowels in the centre of CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words.
Writing an acrostic poem
A worksheet encouraging children to think of ideas and then structure them into an acrostic poem.
Singular and plural
This worksheet consists of singular and plural names of animals that children need to match up.
Key Stage 2 - 2003 English SATs Papers
Download and print this complete set of English KS2 SATs papers from 2003 to assist your child in preparing for the tests.
Write the missing sounds /oo/ and /ee/ (Phase 3 phonics)
Digraphs can be tricky for young children to master. Help your child to identify words containing the sounds /oo/ and /ee/ with this download.
Acrostic adjectives
This poetry worksheet encourages your child to experiment with adjectives used to describe someone in order to write an acrostic poem / puzzle.
Reception wordsearch
A very first wordsearch for beginner readers. This puzzle contains phonemes and words your child will be learning in Reception and is easy enough for Reception children, though they might need some support from you. A solution to the puzzle is also included!
Descriptive writing using the senses
A weird and wonderful new creature has been discovered and you’re one of the only people in the world to have seen it with your own eyes! Share your experience by writing a description of the creature using your senses.
Learning the alphabet
A fun join-the-dots activity that will help your child with learning their alphabet.
Writing a limerick
A worksheet encouraging children to read a limerick and think about its structure, then structure their own limerick.
What is a sentence?
This worksheet gives sentences that need correcting with regards to word order or punctuation.