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Writing a book review in KS2
Use this template to write your book review. What was the book about? Share a few plot details. Who was your favourite character and why? Which was your favourite bit of the book and why? How many stars do you think the book should get?
KS2 high frequency words flashcards
After learning to read and spell the most common words in Reception and KS1, your child will move on to a longer list of common words including 'brought' and 'thought'. Support their learning at home with our KS2 high frequency words practice flashcards.
Identifying silent letters
All of these words contain a silent letter. This means that the sound of that letter is not made when the word is spoken. Cut out the words above. Can you arrange them into the correct lists below and stick them down?
Engaging With English
Created by an early years education expert, the Engaging with English pack will provide you with lively and original ideas to help bring four popular children’s books vividly to life. Whether your child is in the EYFS or KS1 these activities are the perfect starting point for turning book-shy children into bookworms.
Learning the alphabet
A fun join-the-dots activity that will help your child with learning their alphabet.
Identifying words that rhyme (Phase 2 phonics)
Stretch your child's beginner phonics skills with this rhyming exercise. Find the words that rhyme and write them on the correct lines.
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.
Using unstressed vowel words
Your child needs to read the incomplete sentences and then choose a word from the list at the bottom to complete it. Each word in the list contains an unstressed vowel.
Unstressed vowel words
Words with unstressed vowels and their definitions have been jumbled up. Children need to cut them up and then match the right ones together.
Spot the unstressed vowel words
A passage of text containing words that have unstressed vowels. Children need to read through and underline any of these words they can find.
KS2 high frequency words flashcards
After learning to read and spell the most common words in Reception and KS1, your child will move on to a longer list of common words including 'brought' and 'thought'. Support their learning at home with our KS2 high frequency words practice flashcards.
Phase 1 high frequency words flashcards
During Years 1 and 2 your child will be expected to learn to read and spell high-frequency words as well as the days of the week, months of the year, numbers to twenty and colours. Help them practise at home with our colourful flashcards.