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Runaround: level 3 (Phase 5 Alternative spellings of di/trigraphs): An activity to assess listening skills and the application of phonics strategies regarding spelling

Sarah Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction This version uses the structure of the Runaround game to teach a different skill; the using and applying of spelling strategies. Once children have reached Phase 5 they will need to learn when to apply specific digraphs...

Sound Kings and Queens: Make phoneme crowns

Sarah Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction This activity supports the teaching of phonemes and allows for early spelling practice. Plus, every child will have a crown to wear or take home at the end. Knowing they will end up with a product to keep at the end...

Runaround: level 4 (Phase 5 and 6 spellings and common errors): An activity to see if children can spot common mistakes in spelling words

Sarah Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction Using the basic principles of Runaround activities, you can now use this format to move beyond phonetic attempts at words. In this variation you can check that children are using and applying their spelling skills alongside...

Bingo Lingo: A really fun activity that your whole class can enjoy!

Sarah Featherstone

Activity

...Introduction Bingo is such a versatile game and once your class knows how to play it, you can adapt it quickly and easily to fit with whatever you are learning. It is easier and quicker to play with older children who can write their own...

My new year resolutions: Encourage Children to write down some new year promises

Judith Harries

Activity

...Introduction Talk about the start of a new year in January. Let children think of promises they can make and goals they can set for the year ahead. Help them to write their ideas onto the writing frame provided.What you need Space and time...

Ping Pong Ball Challenge: Early writing prompts - moving on from mark making

Alistair Bryce-Clegg

Activity

...Introduction This quick-fire activity will encourage the children to use their knowledge of writing styles and mechanisms without warning or preparation.What you need 30 ping-pong balls (or as many as you have got children) Permanent marker...

My favourite book character: Make a parade of book characters

Judith Harries

Activity

...What you need A selection of picture books Cardboard boxes or other packaging Paint Collage materials White cardboard Scissors Black marker penWhat you do Invite children to come to school dressed up as their favourite book character...

What Do You Know?: An idea for writing

Helen Campbell

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Sally Featherstone

Activity

...In the writing area Offer more big pieces of paper and pens, and encourage children to make their own mind maps of what they know about any topic or subject they are interested in. Provide the widest possible range of colours and sizes...

Greetings!: An idea for writing

Helen Campbell

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Sally Featherstone

Activity

...In the writing area Offer a range of different colours, sizes and sorts of card and paper for making greeting cards. Try adding some papers with textures, borders or patterns. Add some envelopes of different sizes and shapes, or paper...

Let's Make A Sign: An idea for writing

Helen Campbell

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Sally Featherstone

Activity

...In the writing area Provide chalks and boards for the children to make signs to put up in the setting. Use a whiteboard, a plastic lid or laminated card for temporary signs. Offer some big felt pens. Put some circular and triangular pieces...