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Popular Teaching Resources
This is just a small snapshot of the thousands of free teaching resources available to download on our site. We are constantly updating the site with new resources, stock photographs, lesson plans etc. so please keep checking back. Stay up to date by following us on twitter or signing up to our newsletter!
Summer Photo Pack
A collection of 18 photographs featuring a variety of different images associated with summer.
Summer Topic Word Cards (Editable)
A colourful selection of editable topic cards relating to Summer.
Visual Timetable
Visual timetable featuring picture cards representing common activities for foundation stage / Key Stage 1 settings.
Counting in 2s (Socks)
Decorative number line designed to help pupils count in twos by illustrating the gap between the numbers using pairs of socks.
Latest Teaching Resources
Here’s a selection of our latest teaching resources. Click here to see a more comprehensive selection. Our team of designers are here to help you so if you have an idea for a resource that you would like to see then please get in touch.
Assessment Template for Letters and Sounds
A useful template that can be used to assess a child’s progress through each Phase of the DfE’s Letters and Sounds Programme.
Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Planning Guidance
This is a comprehensive list of ideas and suggestions for teaching Phase 5 of the DFES Letters and Sounds Programme. It is a fantastic starting point which you can add to and customise.
Letters and Sounds Phase 4 Planning Guidance
This is a comprehensive list of ideas and suggestions for teaching Phase 4 of the DFES Letters and Sounds Programme. It is a fantastic starting point which you can add to and customise.
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