Talkabout Pictures encourages pupils with poor listening skills to listen attentively. It is particularly helpful for those with poor expressive speech, poor receptive language or poor reasoning skills. This resource is extremely flexible: it can be used on a computer screen or interactive whiteboard, or to print out copies of the pictures. Talkabout Pictures is suitable for whole class, group and pair work and can be used by a wide age-range. There are 20 full-colour, detailed pictures and a comprehensive ‘booklet’ with questions. One further set with different pictures is available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

This book looks at counting, reading, writing and ordering numbers to 10. For children just beginning written number work, Number Book 1 provides lots of practice at each small step. The illustrated instructions and clear layout make it easy to use. The 106 sheets are ideal for intervention programmes for children who need lots of practice to master the basics of numeracy. Six further books available. Previously available through Easylearn.

The two Money Books complement practical money work and are excellent for use as consolidation material when pupils are learning to solve problems involving money. This book looks at recognising, sorting and counting coins, using and calculating amounts of money up to 10p, finding exact sums to pay for items up to 10p, and giving change to 10p. There is a wide range of interesting tasks to achieve understanding. Reading is kept to a minimum but important mathematical vocabulary is included. The 55 pages have plenty of practice for those who need it. For £ Sterling only. One further book available, dealing with money work up to 50p. Previously sold through Easylearn.

These 10 free worksheets cover several phonic skills: cvc words; words ending in -ck, -ll, -ss, -ng; sh and ch; and various long vowel phonemes, e.g. ee, oa, ar and oo etc. The sheets were designed to accompany the Froggy Match-it phonics app at levels 1 to 4, but can be used by any children learning phonics. The pdf consists of 10 worksheets, each with the same format. Children have to identify the odd one out, often a word or picture with a different medial vowel sound, and then write their own words with certain sounds in them.

Writing with Storyboards helps pupils to develop good story writing skills, and is especially useful for those who find it difficult to organise and plan their writing. The book includes whole stories, stories without endings and story starters. Each sheet encourages pupils to develop plot, setting, characterisation etc and stimulates the use of dialogue. A second book with the same format but 25 different topics is available. Previously available through Easylearn.

The three Read and Think books encourage poor readers, especially older pupils, to read sentences and simple texts and understand what they read. Book 1 concentrates on short, simple sentences. Pupils must understand the sentences they read in order to perform the tasks and this ensures text comprehension. The 25 sheets contain a variety of tasks which appeal to a range of pupils, including older, poor readers. Pupils are encouraged to deduce, infer, and interpret information and events. Vocabulary is limited to high-frequency words and the emphasis is on reading: very little writing is required. Previously available through Easylearn.

This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 2 Hot Pet looks at consonant-vowel-consonant words and has 55 pages. The sheets are completely different from those in the Big Phonics Books I have produced, so they provide even more practice, and also represent good value for money. Eight other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Stories to improve sequencing and text comprehension, each with a four-part text to put in order. Each story has two versions: one with simpler text and more limited vocabulary, which is useful for less-confident readers. Suitable for KS1-mid KS2 plus older pupils with less-developed literacy skills. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.

Stories to improve sequencing and text comprehension, each with a three-part text to put in order. Each story has two versions: one with simpler text and more limited vocabulary, which is useful for less-confident readers. Suitable for KS1 plus older pupils with less-developed literacy skills. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.

These 14 Number worksheets for Early Years and Special Needs are useful for consolidation of practical work on counting objects up to 5. They require little teacher intervention and are ideal to send home. There is an extension task at the bottom of each sheet. ‘Counting to 5’ is exclusive to TES.

Stories to improve sequencing and text comprehension, each with a five-part text to put in order. Each story has two versions: one with simpler text and more limited vocabulary, which is useful for less-confident readers. Suitable for KS2 plus older pupils with less-developed literacy skills. Previously available through Easylearn. Two more books available.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘park’ theme. The other two deal with Farm and Seaside themes respectively. 26 pages each. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book provides practice in sequencing events and stories. The worksheets range from the recognition of basic, repeating patterns through pictorial sequencing to the ordering of a simple sentence. Essential for pre-literacy skills practice. Previously available through Easylearn.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘farm’ theme. The other two deal with Park and Seaside themes respectively. 26 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book contains 30 photocopiable games for 2 to 4 players,each designed to practise the reading of high-fequency words.The inbuilt flexibility allows teachers to use any words of their choice, although 100 photocopiable, high-frequency word cards are included. The games are easy to set up and play and six Record of Achievement sheets are included. These photocopiable games are ideal as fun tasks to take home. This edition has the 100-word list and the Records of Achievement based on the National Educational Psychological Service’s ‘First Hundred Words Checklist’… A UK edition is also available which has the 100-word list and the Records of Achievement based on the 100 high-frequency words suggested in Letters and Sounds. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Fine Motoring improves pencil control and provides opportunities for cutting and sticking. Activities include tracing over straight lines and circles, copying lines and cutting and sticking pictures. Most sheets provide an opportunity for the child to add details and make the sheet personal. This photocopiable book is essential for children who need a structure as they work towards writing letters. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book, which contains valuable comprehension material for pupils with limited reading skills, develops children’s understanding of what they read. The reading material is at a very low level and little writing is required. Previously available through Easylearn.

These worksheets give beginner readers of a wide age range meaningful reading practice. Tasks encourage pupils to read the sentences carefully and can only be completed when the meaning has been understood. The book is graded to cater for a range of abilities and includes ‘colour cards’ sheets to use for matching games, lotto, ‘cut and stick’ etc. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book contains valuable comprehension material for pupils with limited reading skills. It develops children’s understanding of what they read and uses reading material at a very low level. Many sheets require little written work from the pupil, keeping them interested. 50 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.

These three books are ideal for pupils who are just beginning to write sentences. They help develop motor skills, counting and writing. Each book covers the main colours and the numbers to 10. The simple format gives pupils the confidence to write and work independently. This book has a ‘seaside’ theme. The other two deal with Farm and Park themes respectively. 26 pages each. Previously available through Easylearn.