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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.
Key Stage 2 - English Practice SATs papers
Our practice SATs papers have been compiled by teachers to offer your child extra practice when preparing for the Year 6 tests.
Ways of learning tricky words
This worksheet gives suggestions on how to memorise the spelling of the word 'thought'. The strategies here could be applied to other tricky words.
Using alliterative adjectives and nouns
This worksheet explains alliteration and gives examples of alliterative nouns and adjectives. Children are then encouraged to write their own alliterative sentences.
Talking about dilemmas
This worksheet gives various school scenarios which children are encouraged to consider. They then need to think about the course of action they would choose.
Count the syllables in animal names
Children are encouraged to say the names of various animals, thinking about how many syllables are in each word. They they need to sort these words into boxes, according to how many syllables they have.
Spelling the word 'February'
This worksheet gives ideas on how to help your child learn the word 'February'. The same activity could be applied to various other difficult words.
Reading comprehension: adders
This sheet consists of a text on adders for your child to read. They then need to make notes in the boxes to show that they understand how to group information by theme.
Practising basic letter shapes
This worksheet shows children how to practise basic letter shapes. It will help your child to develop a fluent style by tracing and copying patterns.
Ordering and writing instructions
This sheet gives jumbled-up instructions on how to make a cheese sandwich. Children need to cut these out and then re-arrange them into order. They are then encouraged to write their own instructions on how to have a bath.
More interesting words for 'said' and 'went'
This worksheet gives a list of powerful verbs which all mean 'said' or 'went'. Children need to work out which is which and then arrange them into the columns in the table given.
Listening to a sports commentary
This worksheet encourages your child to listen to a sports commentary and then become a commentator themselves.
Inserting punctuation into a text
This sheet gives a passage of text, which children need to read through before deciding where to insert full stops, capital letters and commas.
Ideas to improve the playground
This download prompts your child to think about ways in which their playground could be improved. They need to complete a spider-diagram of their ideas.
Highlighting punctuation in a text
This sheet shows a passage of text. Children are required to highlight different types of punctuation with different colours.
Handwriting downs and ups
This sheet shows how to join various letters, paying particular attention to where your pencil needs to go up or down.
Analysing spoken commentary
This worksheet encourages children to listen to a spoken commentary and analyse it.
Early letter shapes
This activity helps children to practise basic letter shapes and move the pencil from left to right.
Early handwriting patterns
This sheet gives various patterns for children to practise to get them into the habit of forming letters correctly.
Developing an opinion using connectives
This worksheet encourages children to think about the pros and cons of walking to school. It gives a list of connectives and suggests children use these in their writing.
Changing 'went' for a better word
This worksheet encourages children to think about how they could improve a sentence by using a more interesting verb than 'went'.