This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 9 A Bright Invention looks at silent letters, prefixes and suffixes. 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.

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.

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.

Encourage independent narrative writing with the 50 Write Reason worksheets. This is one of a series of two books which enables pupils to use simple structures to produce sentences. The activities encourage independent narrative writing, from sentence formation to story writing. Both books enable pupils to write at different levels and for different purposes and have a wide appeal. The series is also useful for comprehension, speaking and listening and grammar work. Another book, More Write Reason, is also available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Stop it! provides direct practice in the rules of grammar. The book comprises a practical, ready- made supply of punctuation exercises and covers use of full stops, capital letters, apostrophes, etc. It enables pupils to use a range of punctuation correctly. Two other books related to Stop it! are available: First Stop, which covers the first, basic elements of punctuation and is suited to younger pupils, and Stop it, Editor!, in which pupils edit texts and find mistakes. Previously available through Easylearn.

First Stop covers the first, basic elements of punctuation: capital letters and full stops, uses of capitalisation and question marks. It is excellent for pupils with special needs. Vocabulary is limited and the motivating tasks can be completed independently. First Stop is suitable for a wide age range. It fits in well with the grammar and punctuation work for the English Programme of Study for KS1. Two other similar books are available: Stop it!, which covers more punctuation rules and is suitable for older pupils, and Stop it, Editor!, in which pupils edit texts and find mistakes. Previously available through Easylearn.

Second of 2 books to develop pupils’ understanding of the non-literal, figurative and metaphorical use of language. Idioms, similes, metaphors and proverbs are included. Both books are useful for children with language difficulties and those new to English, and appeal to a wide age-range, from KS2 upwards. Previously available through Easylearn.

The 4 Read, Find, Write books are ideal for the crucial stage when children start to segment and blend words and learn high-frequency words. Book 3 builds on the previous 2 books and introduces more common words. The sheets have been successfully used with KS1 and 2 children, who really enjoyed using them. The graded books are suitable for all beginner readers. The straightforward layout and slow, steady progression make the books particularly suitable for children struggling with literacy who can use the sheets independently. This series fits in well with ‘Letters and Sounds’: the 4 books cover the 100 first words. Each book includes dictation and record/assessment sheets. 3 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

Last in a five-book series which is designed for children who need extra support and a small steps approach and which complements any phonics programme. Book 5 includes prefixes, suffixes, alternative pronunciations for some graphemes, etc. The clear layout and instructions enable independent working, and there is plenty of practice at each stage, making the sheets useful for literacy intervention. Each book has over 100 worksheets, is suitable for a wide age-range and is ideal for homework. 4 other books available. Previously sold through Easylearn.

The sheets and tasks help pupils to focus on the three letters b, d, and p and to discriminate between them, and are ideal for those pupils who have persistent problems with letter reversals. All three books are suitable for less-skilled readers. Book 1 is particularly suitable for beginner readers and can be used by pupils who have just learnt the single letter graphemes/phonemes. The straightforward layout and clear instructions enable pupils to work independently. Each of the 3 books includes a different, useful mnemonics sheet plus colour sheets with which you can make a game. Previously available through Easylearn.

This graded series of nine books contains over 400 tried and tested phonics worksheets. Book 7 Kate’s Kite looks at split digraphs, words such as ‘make’, ‘cone’ and ‘fine’, 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.

Phonic Ladders consists of puzzles to practise phonics and is a useful addition to any structured phonics scheme. Each page has a ladder puzzle where the pupil changes letters to make new words. CVC words, double letter endings, vowels diagraphs and adjacent consonants are included. 45 pages. Previously available through Easylearn.

This book is intended for pupils who have begun a phonics programme and are beginning to write phrases. Tasks involve choosing, completing or writing captions for given illustrations. This progresses to short, simple sentences. Phonics covered ranges from cvc (short vowel) words to words with long vowel graphemes and adjacent consonants. Colour picture sheets are included which can be used to make matching activities and lotto games. Previously available through Easylearn.

These sheets focus on common spelling patterns and help children to learn by analogy and become good, independent spellers. They are ideal for those who are not succeeding with a more traditional approach or need targeted support. The book includes all the common rimes, enabling children to spell hundreds of words. Colour games are also included. There are four different formats for each task, allowing teachers to pick the most suitable. 46 rimes covered. See also: Phonic Rime Time and Time to Rime. Previously available through Easylearn.

Tried and tested bingo games that are easy to make and play, and help children to learn to read c-v-c (short vowel) words. Designed to accompany theFroggy Match-it phonics app, but can be used by any children learning phonics. Froggy Match-it is a graded, interactive phonics game for use on a tablet or phone. It is meant for beginner readers who know most of the single letter sounds and is designed to fit in with the phonics schemes used in schools. Froggy Match-it is ideal for use in school and at home. Try the free version now on the App Store and Google Play Store!

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, 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 sheets give an interesting focus for young, beginner writers. They can be used for all types of writing including narratives, descriptions, reports etc. There is a good mix of topics: the themes were suggested by children and their teachers. Each sheet comes in three formats: no lines, wide lines and narrower lines. The Blue Book has 33 topics, including The Zoo and Hospital Ward. A Yellow Picture Writing Sheets Book is also available: the same format, just different topics. Previously sold through Easylearn.

This book can be used for both spoken language and work on writing. The pictures appeal to a wide age range and contain lots of interesting detail to promote discussion and description. The wide variety of sequences ranges from fairy tales and fantasy stories to everyday events. The books also contain colour versions of the pictures which can be printed and used as cards or used on an interactive whiteboard for class/group discussions etc. Another book with different pictures but the same format, Sequencing Pictures, is also available. Previously sold through Easylearn.