non-topic Literacy Resources
Phonological Awareness Explore & Investigate Cards
Thirty illustrated invitations for playful listening and spoken-language exploration. Created primarily for Preschool provision, with flexible support for individual children and continued use in Reception. Share a card with an adult, use real objects where helpful and follow the child’s ideas.
Using the cards
Offer one or two cards beside relevant provision. Read the invitation aloud and model a playful example. Wonder questions are optional; use the vocabulary naturally during play. Children do not need to read, complete every activity or give a spoken answer. Return to familiar favourites and stop while the experience is enjoyable.
The ten focus areas help you choose a card. They are not a teaching sequence or an assessment checklist. Environmental listening, music and sound memory support wider communication; phonological awareness focuses on sounds within spoken language. This pack brings these related experiences together.
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Syllable Investigation Cards
Twelve illustrated invitations, sixteen picture-only cards and four sorting mats for exploring the parts we hear in spoken words. Use them in Preschool provision with an adult, and revisit them in Reception as helpful. Children can clap names, tap picture words, move, compare and sort. No reading is required.
What children are listening for
A syllable is a part or beat we hear within a spoken word: cat has one, rabbit has two and banana has three. Here, “beat” means a syllable in a spoken word, rather than the steady beat of music. Count the spoken parts, not letters, individual speech sounds or the size of the pictured object.
Share one invitation at a time
Read the card aloud and name the pictures together. Say the whole word naturally first, then repeat it with a gentle clap or tap for each syllable. Say the whole word again. For banana, model ba–na–na with three taps. Keep the word recognisable; avoid adding extra vowel sounds or stretching it into individual phonemes. Wonder questions are optional invitations to talk.
Use the pictures and mats
Begin with two mats and a small selection of pictures, for example cat, dog, rabbit and apple with the 1 and 2 mats. Say each name, tap its parts and choose a mat together. Add the 3 and 4 mats when useful. Touch one printed dot for each syllable, then place the whole picture card in the open space below. Each mat can hold four cards; the dots count syllables in one word, not pictures on the mat.
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Auditory Memory & Sound Sequence Cards
Invite children to listen to a short sequence and make the sounds back in the same order. Use the illustrated cards in Music and Sound provision, small groups or a quiet shared game. Begin with a single familiar sound and choose longer sequences when the child wants to try.
Introduce the six pictures
Explore each action and instrument together using the picture key on page 2. Agree what each picture means before playing. Here, a sound means one action or sound event, not a phoneme or a syllable. A bell ring or shaker movement may contain several tiny noises but counts as one turn in the sequence.
Play one short sequence
1. Get ready together. Offer a choice of sounds and wait until the child is ready. They do not need to sit still or make eye contact.
2. Make the sounds from left to right, once for each picture. Use a steady, unhurried pace with a clear space between actions. Let a bell fade before the next sound. Repeated pictures mean separate actions: clap, pause, clap.
3. Finish the whole sequence, pause, then invite the child to copy. Say “Your turn” after playing, rather than naming the sounds while you make them. Replay whenever helpful.
4. Swap roles. The child can choose a card or arrange loose pictures for you to copy. Enjoy their ideas and return to a shorter sequence whenever needed.
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Segment the Object Investigation Cards
Twelve illustrated invitations for exploring the speech sounds in familiar object names during Preschool and Reception play. Children choose something, name it and try saying its individual sounds. An adult reads the invitation and supports the conversation; children do not need to read or write.
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Blend It & Do It Action Cards
Twelve illustrated action prompts for playful oral blending in Preschool, with opportunities to revisit in Reception. An adult says an action in separate speech sounds; children blend the sounds into a word and respond through movement, a picture choice or an agreed alternative. No reading is needed.
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Known GPC Cards - Build Your Own Set
Choose the graphemes children have already been taught and make a small, useful practice set. These editable cards support adult-led recall, sound-to-print choices and familiar classroom routines.
Who this pack is for
Primarily Reception, with adult support and selection matched to the setting’s systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme. Older children can use the same materials for additional practice. For Preschool, use a few familiar letters responsively within meaningful play or name exploration; this pack is not a whole-set teaching expectation.
Choose only what you need
There are 68 printed forms in each of four sizes, including an optional qu card. The bank offers choices across programmes and stages. It is not a complete alphabetic code, a teaching sequence or a list every child should know. Alphabetical order is for finding cards only.
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Grapheme Hunt in Print
Choose a taught grapheme and help the child find it within meaningful print: a label, caption, name or sign. Read the print aloud when needed, then invite the child to point to the whole grapheme. This is a print-focused noticing activity, with an adult helping connect the written form to its taught sound.
Try a hunt together
1. Select one taught target and one or two suitable print samples.
2. Show the target on a selected GPC card or write it clearly for the child.
3. Read the sample aloud and talk briefly about its purpose or meaning.
4. Ask, “Can you spot the grapheme we’re practising?”
5. Invite the child to point to, frame or mark the whole grapheme.
6. Revisit its taught sound in that word, modelling when needed.
Use the sample selector on page 3 before printing. A label placed by its resources or a sign beside the relevant area gives print a purpose. For a tabletop hunt, keep just the chosen cards visible. Do not ask the child to search the whole pack at once.
Make participation flexible
Children can point, touch, look towards a choice, gesture or use their familiar communication system. An adult can indicate letters following the child’s direction. No independent reading, writing or spoken repetition is required. Place print within comfortable sight and reach, including for seated children.
For Preschool, follow interest in familiar print and names, coordinating planned GPC teaching with the setting’s approach. Keep talk, stories and playful exploration central. This is not a readiness checklist or a requirement to know a fixed set of letters.
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Build Blend Read Mats
Reusable mats for reading printed words with known grapheme–phoneme correspondences (GPCs). Children place tiles, blend through the complete word and read it as a whole. Use a few carefully selected words at a time.
Who the pack is for
Primarily Reception children applying teaching from their setting’s systematic synthetic phonics programme (SSP). Adapt the amount of support for other learners. Preschool oral blending can continue through talk and play; these printed-word mats are appropriate only when relevant GPCs have been explicitly taught.
Build then blend then read
1. BUILD Choose a word containing only taught GPCs. Place its tiles in order, or let the child copy a printed model. An adult may position the tiles so motor skills and spelling do not become barriers. Do not reveal the spoken word or its picture before a fresh decoding attempt.
2. BLEND Keep the tiles in place. Point from left to right at each grapheme and blend its phoneme through the complete word, using the SSP’s approach. The arrow is a direction guide; it does not prescribe a blending technique or sound-button system.
3. READ Reread the same word as a whole. Use the optional joined-word strip in the READ space, or reread the tiles. Then discuss meaning or reveal an object or picture. Children may say the word, or show their understanding in an accessible way.
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Same or Different Word Reading Cards
Twenty-four cards which invite children to read two complete words and compare their print. Eight pairs are identical; sixteen differ. Changes occur at the beginning, middle and end, with one removal and one pair with two changes. Six editable templates let you add examples matched to your learners.
Who the pack is for
Primarily Reception children applying grapheme–phoneme correspondences (GPCs) taught through their systematic synthetic phonics programme (SSP). Select a few pairs that match known code and blending confidence. These cards provide adaptable practice, not a new teaching sequence. Support other learners as appropriate.
Oral blending combines spoken sounds without print. This activity involves reading printed words; Preschool use is appropriate only where the relevant GPCs have been explicitly taught. Continue stories, talk and phonological-awareness play alongside phonics, without a prerequisite checklist.
Read both then compare
1. READ BOTH Present one card. Invite the child to read the top word, then the lower word, attending to every grapheme and blending using your SSP’s approach. Cover the lower word with plain paper during the first reading if helpful. Do not say either answer in advance.
2. COMPARE Ask “Are these words the same?” Here, same means exactly the same written word, with the same graphemes in the same order. Check both words all the way through; a shared first grapheme does not make them identical.
3. EXPLAIN AND REREAD For a different pair, ask “What changed?” Invite pointing to the relevant graphemes and, where accessible, identifying their sounds. For an identical pair, invite checking that every grapheme matches. Reread both complete words, then discuss meanings if useful.
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Picture Segment Build Cards
Twenty-four picture-only cards prompt children to name a familiar word, identify and count its phonemes, then choose graphemes to build its spelling. Four modular sets help adults select suitable cards. Use individual cards across sets according to teaching; the letters A to D do not prescribe a sequence.
(You may find our pack ‘Known GPC Cards - Build Your Own Set’ useful.)
Choose familiar words and taught code
Primarily for Reception children applying GPCs taught through their systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme, with adaptation for other learners. Check the word-by-word guide on pages 3–6 before offering a card. Establish the intended spoken label: a different reasonable name for a picture is not a spelling error.
For Preschool, use familiar pictures for conversation and playful oral segmenting where appropriate, without a spelling expectation. Oral activities need not be completed as a checklist before phonics begins.
Name, segment, count and build
1. NAME IT Show one picture. Invite the child to name or otherwise identify it. Agree the intended word orally and say it naturally. Keep the adult guide and complete written answer out of view.
2. SEGMENT IT Follow the SSP’s familiar routine to hear each phoneme in order. Use clear sounds without an added “uh”. The child can move or direct one counter for each phoneme, or use the programme’s familiar gestures.
3. COUNT IT Count the phonemes identified. For an independent counting attempt, start on an open surface; offering an already selected numbered frame gives a clue. Then choose a matching frame from Pack 1 or 2 if helpful.
4. BUILD IT Offer a manageable selection of known GPC tiles, including suitable additional taught choices. Keep multi-letter graphemes intact. Replace each counter with its grapheme tile, or build in a line on the table. Supply repeated tiles where needed.
5. READ BACK Blend through the spelling and check every position. After the attempt, provide the conventional spelling or model as needed. Hearing the sounds alone does not always identify which spelling to choose; use the SSP’s taught support.
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Word Dictation Cards
Twenty-four editable practitioner cards and six blank templates support short, carefully selected word-dictation practice. Children hear a word and apply their taught grapheme–phoneme correspondences (GPCs) to spell it. The cards remain with the adult; they are not child reading cards or a fixed spelling test.
Use only taught correspondences
Do not dictate words containing untaught GPCs. Check every correspondence in the intended word against what the child has been taught through your systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme. If any required GPC is untaught, choose another word.
Use a short dictation routine
1. SELECT Choose a small, manageable set from any bank, using the audits on pages 2–3. Banks A to D organise adult preparation; they are not a teaching sequence. Primarily for Reception learners applying taught code, with adaptation for other learners.
2. SAY Keep the written word and GPC sequence hidden. Say the whole word naturally, establish its meaning orally and repeat it when helpful. Do not initially give the segmented answer if you want the child to do the segmenting.
3. SPELL Invite the child to segment and write the word using the SSP’s familiar routine. If needed, use the card’s prompt: “Say the word slowly. What phonemes can you hear?” Keep pronunciation natural, without an added “uh” or an artificial extra syllable.
4. SUPPORT Pause and allow thinking time. If the child needs a model, provide one, then acknowledge that the attempt was supported. Hearing the phonemes alone does not always reveal the conventional spelling; use the spelling support already taught through the SSP.
5. READ BACK Invite the child to blend through what they wrote. Check for an appropriate grapheme for every phoneme, in order. Give specific feedback, then show a checking model if useful. A plausible spelling may show successful segmenting while still needing help with conventional spelling.
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Read It - Map It - Notice It - Write It - Mats
Reusable mats for connecting a spoken word with its spelling, noticing the correspondence that needs attention and recalling the word for writing. Each mat includes all six stages: READ IT, MAP IT, NOTICE IT, MAKE IT, WRITE IT and CHECK IT.
Choose words through your SSP
Primarily for Reception children applying taught code, with adaptation for other learners and continued use in Year 1. Select words through your setting’s systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme. These 12 optional examples are a selection bank, not a Little Owls teaching order or a Reception word-list requirement.
Use adult-led modelling when a selected correspondence is being introduced through the SSP. Use the mats for independent practice only after the relevant GPCs and any exception spelling have been explicitly taught.
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Read - Reveal - Check - Exception Word Cards
Twenty-four optional word cards pair a plain front with a reveal back showing the same word and the correspondence to notice. Six editable templates let you add words selected through your systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programme. Each front contains the word only, with no picture or first-letter cue.
Select for the learner
Primarily for Reception children revisiting taught words, with adaptation for other learners and continued use in Year 1. The examples are a selection bank, not a Little Owls progression or a Reception word-list requirement. Do not introduce all 24 simply because they are included.
Use one card at a time
1. PREPARE Choose a word whose relevant GPCs and exception correspondence have already been taught. Ensure its spoken meaning is familiar. Fold the card so that only its plain front faces the child. Keep other cards and the reveal back out of sight.
2. READ Invite the child to read the complete word. Attend to every grapheme, use known correspondences and the taught explanation for the exception, then blend. Do not give the word first during a reading check or invite guessing from its initial letter.
3. REVEAL Turn the card over after the attempt. Read the complete word together and notice the underlined correspondence. Use the brief adult note if helpful. Green is an additional cue; the underline also works in black and white.
4. CHECK Compare the child’s reading with the checked word and explanation. If a part was missed, explain it through the SSP and blend together. Turn back to the plain front and read again. Revisit later among a few other taught words; an immediate repeat alone does not show secure independent reading.
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Letter Formation Cards - Individual Lower Case
Twenty-six reusable cards for explicitly teaching lower-case letter movements. Each card offers a large start-and-direction model, two guided attempts and an open space to form the letter. Select only the letters currently being taught; a–z is a filing order, not a teaching sequence.
Who this pack is for
For Reception and other learners ready for explicit formation teaching, alongside the setting’s SSP programme and handwriting approach. In Preschool, respond to interest in familiar letters within meaningful mark making.
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Letter Formation Cards - Capital Letters
Twenty-six reusable cards for explicitly teaching upper-case letter movements. Each card offers a large start-and-direction model, two guided attempts and an open space to form the letter. Select only the letters currently being taught; a–z is a filing order, not a teaching sequence.
Who this pack is for
For Reception and other learners ready for explicit formation teaching, alongside the setting’s SSP programme and handwriting approach. In Preschool, respond to interest in familiar letters within meaningful mark making.
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Loud and Quiet Sound Investigation Prompts
The aim of this activity is for the children to hear the distinct difference between loud and quiet.
Show the Loud and Quiet cards to the children. Explain that when the ‘Loud’ card is raised, they can make lots of loud noises. When the ‘Quiet’ card is raised, they must be completely quiet.
Using a sand timer, start with 20 seconds of ‘Quiet’ followed by 5 seconds of ‘Loud’, then 20 seconds of ‘Quiet’ again.
Repeat or vary as needed.
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MARK MAKING - Inspiration Cards - Different Media
These cards are to help inspire children in their mark making as they decide which medium to use. It is hoped that the visual nature of the cards will help children who may have a language or communication barrier. 13 cards included in the pack.
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MARK MAKING - Inspiration Cards - Topics
These cards are to help inspire children in their mark making, giving them ideas of what they might like to create.
It is hoped that the visual nature of the cards will help children who may have a language or communication barrier. 40 cards included in the pack.
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ALLITERATION TONGUE TWISTER CARDS
These alliteration/tongue twister prompt cards have been designed to encourage your children to have fun exploring and experimenting with initial sounds. Children with your help can be guided to find the initial sound on the object card, for example sounding out ‘b’ as the initial sound in ‘ball’. Can you all think of some descriptive words which start with the sound ‘b’… e.g. ‘bouncing’? Practise saying the phrase you have created, i.e. ‘bouncing ball’. Older children may like to make a string of several words and/or say phrases with increasing speed. Children will enjoy how silly it sounds (and feels) when they try to repeat phrases more and more quickly. 8 cards to this pack.
Instructions in pack:
(Cards to be folded first and ideally laminated.)
Picture side to show to children. Encourage them to say what they see and then think of a word to describe the picture.
Encourage alliteration using the same initial sound.
Ideas are on the reverse side for an adult to add to the discussion.
When one or two words have been chosen, say the words together and then ask the children to repeat back.
e.g. big bright ball
Try saying the words slowly and quickly.
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TRADITIONAL TALES - 'What is a Traditional Tale?' Display Pack
‘Traditional Tales’ display pack including a banner, definition of a ‘Traditional Tale’, some of its key features and some key words/subheadings.
Includes features: ‘Once upon a time’, Fantasy, Magic, The Power of 3, Morals, Good vs Evil and ‘They lived happily ever after’.
Includes words/subheadings: Setting, Villain, Hero, Magic, Moral, Task, Characters, Events, Items, Objects and blank cards.
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TRADITIONAL TALES - 'What is a Traditional Tale?' Poster
Poster giving a definition of a ‘Traditional Tale’ and some of its key features.
Includes features such as: ‘Once upon a time’, Fantasy, Magic, The Power of 3, Morals, Good vs Evil and ‘They lived happily ever after’.
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TRADITIONAL TALES - Role-Play/Display Sign Posts
These traditional fairy and folk tale sign posts are ideal for an inspirational display board, role play area or activity.
Sign posts included: Forest, Woods, Castle, Palace, Dragon x 2, Treasure x 2, Cottage, Farmhouse, Beanstalk, Unicorn, Witch, Wizard, Wolf, Bears, Queen, King, Prince & Princess.
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TRADITIONAL TALES - Speech Bubbles
Use these speech bubble prompts however you like!
You may like to use one or two of them as part of a display. Laminate them and write instructions and messages for your children which are different each day. What message does Little Red Riding Hood have for us today?
Alternatively, put them out for the children to experiment with emergent writing. What would the Gingerbread Man say at this point in the story?
Included in pack: Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf in Grandma’s clothing, Jack, the Giant, the Gingerbread Man, the Fox, The Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, the Three Bears, the Little Red Hen and a blank template.
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TRADITIONAL TALES - 2-Piece Puzzles
2-Piece Traditional Tale themed puzzles within the pack include: the Three Little Pigs, the Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf in Grandma’s clothing, Jack climbing the beanstalk, the Giant with harp and gold coins, the Gingerbread Man, Fox, a Goat from the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Little Red Hen with her bread.
Each of the above mentioned puzzles are included twice within the pack: p2-7 = Horizontal line puzzles & p8-13 = Diagonal line puzzles
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TRADITIONAL TALES - Match Story Element Puzzles
These matching puzzles have a different connection for each set to allow the children to self-correct.
Puzzles included for the traditional fairy tales and folk tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, The Little Red Hen and Three Billy Goats Gruff.
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TRADITIONAL TALES - Drawing/Writing/Mark Making Sheets
Various lined and blank ‘Traditional Tale’ themed sheets for drawing, writing and mark making.
Characters included within designs: Little Red Riding Hood, the Little Red Hen, The Big Bad Wolf, Goldilocks, the Gingerbread Man, the Fox and the Three Little Pigs.
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STORY MAPS
Two ‘My Story Map’ templates.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Display Banner & Characters
Pack includes ‘The Enormous Turnip’ display banner and character faces for Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Dog, Cat and Mouse.
Animals, Hen, Posters/Displays, Cat, Goose, Pig, Observation
Keywords: Animals, Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Cat, Dog, Mouse, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Posters/Displays, traditional fairy tales
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Role-Play Masks
Perfect for ‘The Enormous Turnip’ role-play activities!
Included in pack: Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Mouse
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Role-Play Masks (Colouring)
Perfect for ‘The Enormous Turnip’ role-play and creative mark making activities!
Included in pack: Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Mouse
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Keywords: art and craft, colouring, painting, dramatic role play, traditional fairy tales
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Colouring Pages/Sheets
Perfect to support learning surrounding ‘The Enormous Turnip’ traditional fairy tale!
9 pages included in pack: Turnip, Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Mouse, Group Picture
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Keywords: art and craft, colouring pages/pictures/sheets, painting, mark making, traditional fairy tales
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Story Sequence Cards
Large (18.5 cm square) ‘The Enormous Turnip’ story sequence cards to share with your children. Ideal as a group starter.
This pack includes story cards for children to sequence with or without an adult.
Keywords: Animals, Activities, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Sequencing events, Ordering, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Cards/Flashcards, Traditional Fairy Tales
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Character Description Sheets
These sheets are made for children to think about the characters from the story and record their thoughts.
These thoughts can be written around the pictures by the children if they are able but equally valuable if scribed by an adult.
The discussions and ideas are the most important part of this activity!
At the end of the pack is a short question idea card to get the discussion started but add as many other questions as you like and encourage the children to ask their own questions too!
Characters included: Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Dog, Cat and Mouse
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Group Activities, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Character Description Sheets (Colouring)
These sheets are made for children to think about the characters from the story and record their thoughts.
These thoughts can be written around the pictures by the children if they are able but equally valuable if scribed by an adult.
The discussions and ideas are the most important part of this activity!
At the end of the pack is a short question idea card to get the discussion started but add as many other questions as you like and encourage the children to ask their own questions too!
Characters included: Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Dog, Cat and Mouse
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Group Activities, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - 'My Favourite Character' Sheets
'My Favourite/Favorite Character’ Writing/Drawing/Mark Making Sheets. Various writing/drawing combinations.
Both spellings included.
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft, Personal Opinions
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - 'My Favourite Part' Sheets
'My Favourite/Favorite Part’ Writing/Drawing/Mark Making Sheets. Various writing/drawing combinations.
Both spellings included.
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft, Personal Opinions
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Picture Snap Game
Consolidate children’s knowledge of ‘The Enormous Turnip’ tale whilst playing a fun game of ‘snap’ (or a memory game of ‘picking up pairs’ if you only print 2 of each card) with this set of large snap cards. The cards are made with a tab backing which can be folded before lamination in order to strengthen the final product. This also means that when turned over, the picture on the front can not be seen.
Keywords: Animals, Man, Woman, Girl, Boy, Cat, Dog, Mouse, Activities, Group Activities, Cards/Flashcards, Games, Fine Motor, Turn Taking, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, traditional fairy tales, picture communication
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE ENORMOUS TURNIP - Sentence Illustration
Key points in ‘The Enormous Turnip’ story are highlighted. Space on each sheet is allocated for children to draw what is being described in the sentence(s) on each page. 11 pages included.
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Display Banner, Call Outs & Characters
Pack includes ‘The Gingerbread Man’ display banner, call outs and character faces for the Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Pig and Fox
Keywords: Animals, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Posters/Displays, traditional fairy tales
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Story Sequence Cards
Large (18.5 cm square) ‘The Gingerbread Man’ story sequence cards to share with your children. Ideal as a group starter.
This pack includes 12 story cards for children to sequence with or without an adult.
Keywords: Animals, Activities, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Sequencing events, Ordering, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Cards/Flashcards, Traditional Fairy Tales
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Sentence Illustration
Key points in ‘The Gingerbread Man’ story are highlighted. Space on each sheet is allocated for children to draw what is being described in the sentence(s) on each page. 13 pages included.
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - What Happens Next?
These sheets can be used to consolidate the children’s knowledge of the story. The child can draw what they remember happening next in the lower box. Five task sheets included.
To extend older children, labels/descriptions via emergent writing could be encouraged.
Have fun!
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft, Story telling, Sequencing events
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Role-Play Masks
7 masks included. Perfect for ‘The Gingerbread Man’ role-play activities!
Included in pack: Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Pig and Fox
Have fun!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Role-Play Masks (Colouring)
7 masks included. Perfect for ‘The Gingerbread Man’ role-play and creative mark making activities!
Included in pack: Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Pig and Fox
Have fun!
Keywords: art and craft, colouring, painting, dramatic role play, traditional fairy tales
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - 'My Favourite Character' Sheets
'My Favourite/Favorite Character’ Writing/Drawing/Mark Making Sheets. Various writing/drawing combinations.
Both spellings included.
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft, Personal Opinions
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - 'My Favourite Part' Sheets
'My Favourite/Favorite Part’ Writing/Drawing/Mark Making Sheets. Various writing/drawing combinations.
Both spellings included.
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft, Personal Opinions
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Word Mat
Word mat for use alongside ‘The Gingerbread Man’ theme. Perfect for use within a display, role-play activities, mark making and more!
Keywords: Role-Play, Posters, Displays, Mat, baking tray, oven, baked, old woman, old man, dog, cat, pig, fox, river
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Word Cards
Word cards for use alongside ‘The Gingerbread Man’ theme. Perfect for use within a display, role-play activities, mark making and more!
Keywords: Role-Play, Posters, Flashcards, Cards, Word Cards, Vocabulary, Vocab, Displays, Mat, baking tray, oven, baked, old woman, old man, dog, cat, pig, fox, river
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Character Description Sheets
These sheets are made for children to think about the characters from the story and record their thoughts. (7 mark making sheets included.)
These thoughts can be written around the pictures by the children if they are able but equally valuable if scribed by an adult.
The discussions and ideas are the most important part of this activity!
At the end of the pack is a short question idea card to get the discussion started but add as many other questions as you like and encourage the children to ask their own questions too!
Characters included: Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Pig, Dog, Cat and Fox
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Group Activities, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Character Description Sheets (Colouring)
These sheets are made for children to think about the characters from the story and record their thoughts. (7 character sheets included.)
These thoughts can be written around the pictures by the children if they are able but equally valuable if scribed by an adult.
The discussions and ideas are the most important part of this activity!
At the end of the pack is a short question idea card to get the discussion started but add as many other questions as you like and encourage the children to ask their own questions too!
Characters included: Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Pig, Dog, Cat and Fox
Keywords: Mark making/Drawing/Writing, Animals, Activities, Fine Motor, Group Activities, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Take Home, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, Pencil Control, traditional fairy tales, colouring, art and craft
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Picture Snap Game
Consolidate children’s knowledge of ‘The Gingerbread Man’ tale whilst playing a fun game of ‘snap’ (or a memory game of ‘picking up pairs’ if you only print 2 of each card) with this set of large snap cards. The cards are made with a tab backing which can be folded before lamination in order to strengthen the final product. This also means that when turned over, the picture on the front can not be seen.
Keywords: Animals, Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Cat, Dog, Pig, Fox, Activities, Group Activities, Cards/Flashcards, Games, Fine Motor, Turn Taking, Descriptive Language, Communication and Language, Speech and Language, Discussion Prompts, Posters/Displays, traditional fairy tales, picture communication
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Colouring Pages/Sheets
Perfect to support learning surrounding ‘The Gingerbread Man’ traditional fairy tale!
8 pages included in pack.
Have fun!
Keywords: art and craft, colouring pages/pictures/sheets, painting, mark making, traditional fairy tales, Gingerbread Man, Old Woman, Old Man, Dog (Border Collie Sheepdog), Cat, Pig and Fox
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN - Design a Gingerbread Man
A selection of multimat designs which can be used for different purposes.
Large single gingerbread man/person (colour and black and white versions)
4 gingerbread men/people of varying sizes on a single sheet (colour and black and white versions)
These multimats can be coloured or used in conjunction with art and craft cut and stick materials. If laminated they may be used for playdough or loose parts design work.
Perfect to support learning surrounding ‘The Gingerbread Man’ traditional fairy tale!
Have fun!
Keywords: art and craft, colouring pages/pictures/sheets, design your own, painting, mark making, traditional fairy tales, Gingerbread Man, collage, laminate to use with w/b pens, drawing
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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RHYMING CARDS
In the pack there are 30 cards/15 Rhyming pairs.
Ideas
Even number of children to have a card each and then try to find the person holding the card that rhymes with theirs.
or
Split pack in to two piles with the rhyming pairs split between the two piles. Each child to have a card each from one of the piles. Adult to take cards one by one from the second pile and read it out. Children to recognise if they have the rhyming card to match the adult.
or
Child to take a random card and think of a rhyming word for that card.
or
Spread all cards out on a table or the floor and encourage children to match up the rhyming pairs.
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BOOK REVIEW SHEETS - DIFFERENTIATED
Differentiated Book Review sheets. These sheets move from encouraging mark making and emergent writing right up to prompts for extended thinking and independent writing. In all cases, these sheets can be worked on alongside an adult with lots of discussion and possible scribing of the children’s ideas.
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STORY MAPS - BEGINNING/MIDDLE/END
Beginning, Middle and End story template sheets. Children can draw/write/make marks in each box to show their understanding of what happens during each part of a given story. You may like to use this in conjunction with our traditional tales resources.
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DRAW A TONGUE TWISTER
This pack includes 6 fun tongue twisters for children to practise saying and enjoy drawing pictures to match! Tongue Twisters include:
She sells seashells on the seashore.
I saw Susie sitting in a shoe shine shop.
I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.
If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?
Which witch is which?
The big bug bit the little beetle.
Have fun!
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TONGUE TWISTER CARDS/POSTERS
Use these eye catching tongue twister posters to encourage your children to have fun experimenting with sounds. We have purposely chosen some shorter phrases to encourage even those children beginning to put 2 words together to take part. Start off slowly consolidating the pronunciation and then children will enjoy how silly it sounds (and feels) when they try to repeat phrases more and more quickly. 4 cards/posters to this pack. See also the colouring sheet pack to aid children's engagement and further consolidation of sounds.
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TONGUE TWISTER CARDS/POSTERS - COLOURING
Use these eye catching tongue twister colouring posters to encourage your children to have fun experimenting with sounds. We have purposely chosen some shorter phrases to encourage even those children beginning to put 2 words together to take part. Start off slowly consolidating the pronunciation and then children will enjoy how silly it sounds (and feels) when they try to repeat phrases more and more quickly. 4 colouring cards/posters to this pack. See also the full colour posters pack.
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TONGUE TWISTER/ALLITERATION CARDS - DAYS OF THE WEEK
Use these silly tongue twister days of the week cards to encourage your children to have fun experimenting with sounds. Perhaps you could have a tongue twister week and practise one each day? Start off slowly, consolidating the pronunciation and then children will enjoy how silly it sounds (and feels) when they try to repeat phrases more and more quickly. 7 cards in this pack; one for each day of the week.
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'I DREAM...' POEM
Poetry writing frame to encourage use of descriptive words.
• Child to think of something that they dream, wish and hope.
• Child (or scribing adult) to write the ‘something’ in the first rounded box on each page and then think of two words to help describe the ‘something’ they thought of.
• There is no need for the words to rhyme.
• The large box on each page is for an illustration.
Assist the child in performing their poem and enjoying the beauty and rhythm of the language!
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PHASE 1 SOUNDS - INPUT CARDS
Use these eye catching and engaging Phase 1 sounds posters to encourage your children to make pre-reading sounds. 16 cards to this pack. See also the colouring sheet pack to aid children's independent enjoyment and consolidation of sounds.
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PHASE 1 SOUNDS COLOURING
Encourage your children to begin to make Phase 1 sounds using these fun and engaging colouring sheets. Check out our Phase 1 flash cards and adult input posters.
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PHASE 1 SOUNDS IMAGE CARDS
Use these eye catching and engaging Phase 1 sounds flashcards to encourage your children to make pre-reading sounds. 16 cards to this pack. See also the colouring sheet pack to aid children's independent enjoyment and consolidation of sounds and adult input posters. Ideal to be used as parts of interactive displays and games.
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ALPHABET DISPLAY POSTERS (A4) - GENERAL THEME
Create an alphabet line display in your early years setting by lining up these A4 sized cards next to one another. All letters depict the initial sound in a commonly known word apart from ‘x’ which is best depicted in the final sound of ‘fox’.
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ALPHABET DISPLAY POSTERS (Small) - GENERAL THEME
Create an alphabet line display in your early years setting by lining up these just under A5 sized cards next to one another. All letters depict the initial sound in a commonly known word apart from ‘x’ which is best depicted in the final sound of ‘fox’.
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PHASE 3 SOUND MAT
Use as part of a Letters and Sounds display area or table activity. Help children to recognise these sounds by linking them to common words depicted on the mat. Why not use this helpful mat in conjunction with ‘Phase 3 sound cards’ or any of the Phase 3 word card sets? Various themed Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound mats and word cards also available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 3 SOUND CARDS
Use as part of a Letters and Sounds display area, tuff spot activity (e.g. match objects in the tray with the appropriate letter/digraph sound), or as flashcards during teaching games with a small group. Help children to recognise these sounds by linking them to common words depicted on the cards. Why not use these cards in conjunction with 'Phase 3 Pirate Word Game', 'Phase 3 Sound Mat' or the various Phase 3 Word Cards? Various themed Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 3 SOUNDS COLOURING
Encourage your children to learn and/or consolidate their knowledge of Phase 3 sounds using these fun and engaging colouring sheets. They link with ‘Phase 3 sound cards’, ‘Phase 3 sounds mat’ and various word cards and games. Why not place them on an activity table for children to explore independently after a more focused adult led activity/game? Various Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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PHASE 2 SOUND MAT
Use as part of a Letters and Sounds display area or table activity. Help children to recognise these sounds by linking them to common words depicted on the mat. Why not use this helpful mat in conjunction with 'Phase 2 CVC Word Builder Game', 'Sound Mat' or the 'Cut and Match Activity'? Various themed Phase 2 word cards also available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 2 SOUND CARDS
Use as part of a Letters and Sounds display area, tuff spot activity (e.g. match objects in the tray with the appropriate letter/digraph sound), or as flashcards during teaching games with a small group. Help children to recognise these sounds by linking them to common words depicted on the cards. Why not use these cards in conjunction with 'Phase 2 CVC Word Builder Game', 'Sound Mat' or the 'Cut and Match Activity'? Various themed Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound and word cards available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 2 SOUNDS COLOURING
Encourage your children to learn and/or consolidate their knowledge of Phase 2 sounds using these fun and engaging colouring sheets. They link with Phase 2 sound cards, sound mat , cut and match activity and CVC word builder game. Why not place them on an activity table for children to explore independently after a more focused adult led activity/game? Various Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 2 SOUND CUT & MATCH PUZZLES
Original, simple, fun Phase 2 Letters and Sounds game. Cut along the dotted lines and allow the children to match the letter/digraph sound with the corresponding picture. Also can be used as part of an interactive Letters and Sounds display area, e.g. sounds remain stationary on board and pictures are movable with velcro. Help children to recognise these sounds by linking them to common words depicted on the cards. Use in conjunction with 'Phase 2 Letters and Sounds mat', 'Phase 2 Sounds Flash Cards' and 'Phase 2 CVC word builder game'. Various themed Phase 2 word cards also available in the Literacy section.
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CVC WORD SLICE PICTURE PUZZLES/ACTIVITIES/GAMES
‘CVC’ (Consonant, Vowel, Consonant) Word Slice Puzzle Activities. Cut along the vertical lines and laminate for multiple uses or allow your children to cut and stick as an individual activity to take home. The pictures support the children’s independence in solving the puzzles.
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CVC WORD SLICE COLOURING PICTURE PUZZLES/ACTIVITIES/GAMES
Colouring version of the ‘CVC’ Word Slice Puzzle Activities. Children to cut along the vertical lines and then stick in the right order as an individual activity to take home. The pictures support the children’s independence in solving the puzzles.
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WORD GAME - CVC/CVCC/CCVC
Picture cards with spaces for letter tiles. Cut out the bold letter tiles from each page and mix up for the children to find and add to the pictures. Includes basic phase 2 sounds to make 3 or 4 letter words.
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CVC WORDS CUT AND STICK ACTIVITY
CVC words cut and stick activity. 10 words included. 2 words shown on each presentation sheet. Why not invite your children to cut out the letters and pictures and stick them in the correct order? Differentiate this activity for your individual children through levels of support offered with the various aspects. Great activity for fine motor control, observational skills, letter recognition and early blending of ‘Consonant, Vowel, Consonant’ words.
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PRE-WRITING CARD PROMPTS
Pre-writing prompt cards with shape prompts for early mark makers. The shapes on the cards and the associated verbal cues act as a prompt for the children as they mark make. The three movement exercises included represent the main movements employed in writing. Children do not need to recreate the pattern on the prompt exactly, but simply get used to holding a mark making tool and enjoy making marks in the suggested directions repeatedly. Our children love to say the words as they make the movements! Why not encourage your children to make these marks using different media, e.g. in a sand tray or salt dish?
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PRE-WRITING SHEETS
Pre-writing sheets with shape prompts for early mark makers. The shapes on the sheets and the associated verbal cues act as a prompt for the children as they mark make. The three movement exercises included represent the main movements employed in writing. Children do not need to recreate the pattern on the sheet exactly, but simply get used to holding a mark making tool and enjoy making marks in the suggested directions repeatedly. Our children love to say the words as they make the movements!
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PHASE 2 LETTER WRITING (2023)
Handy differentiated writing sheets based on Phase 2 Sounds. Why not take a look at our other Phase 2 Letters and Sounds resources?
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PHASE 2 CVC WORD BUILDER GAME
Enjoy teaching your children the basics of blending individual sounds to create words when you play this fun 'CVC word builder' game together! Easy to play and instructions included on the front page. Will you end up making a 'real' or 'nonsense' word? Why not use this game in conjunction with 'Phase 2 Letters and Sounds Flashcards', 'Sound Mat' or the 'Cut and Match Activity'? Various themed Phase 2 word cards also available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 2 SOUNDS FAN
Handy fan displaying phase 2 sounds. Ideal for use during activities with individual children, small groups and whole class. Why not take a look at our other Phase 2 Letters and Sounds resources?
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PHASE 2 SIGHT WORDS WRITING PRACTICE
Handy Phase 2 words writing practice sheets. Children trace over the gradually fading out letters until they have space to write it independently at the bottom.
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PHASE 3 SIGHT WORDS WRITING PRACTICE
Handy Phase 3 words writing practice sheets. Children trace over the gradually fading out letters until they have space to write it independently at the bottom.
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PHASE 3 WORD CARDS/QUESTIONS PACK 1 - J, V, W AND X SOUNDS
Phase 3 word cards and Yes/No questions pack 1 (j, v, w, and x sounds). Various Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 3 WORD CARDS/QUESTIONS PACK 2 - Y, Z, ZZ AND QU SOUNDS
Phase 3 word cards and Yes/No questions pack 2 (y, z, zz, and qu sounds). Various Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 3 WORD CARDS/SENTENCES PACK 3 - CH, SH, TH AND NG SOUNDS
Phase 3 word cards and sentences pack 3 (ch, sh, th, and ng sounds). Various Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
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PHASE 3 WORD CARDS/SENTENCES PACK 4 - VOWEL GRAPHEMES
Phase 3 word cards and Sentences pack 4 (vowel graphemes ai, ee, igh, oa, oo/oo, ar, or, ur, ow, oi, ear, air, ure and er). Various Phase 1, 2 and 3 sound, word cards and games available in the Literacy section.
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BLANK ALPHABET CARDS - LOWER CASE
Ideal for inspiring discussion about words that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Why not encourage children to draw items on each card which begin with the relevant letter sound? Children can take the letter home they have been learning about during the day to promote talk at home or contribute to a class/setting ‘Alphabet display’.
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BLANK ALPHABET CARDS - UPPER CASE
Ideal for inspiring discussion about words that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Why not encourage children to draw items on each card which begin with the relevant letter sound? Children can take the letter home they have been learning about during the day to promote talk at home or contribute to a class/setting ‘Alphabet display’.
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BLANK ALPHABET CARDS - UPPER&LOWER
Ideal for inspiring discussion about words that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Why not encourage children to draw items on each card which begin with the relevant letter sound? Children can take the letter home they have been learning about during the day to promote talk at home or contribute to a class/setting ‘Alphabet display’.
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SMALL ALPHABET FRIEZE
Alphabet line/frieze designed for display along a classroom/play room wall. Features capital and lower case letters beside each other in alphabetical order. Picture in the corner of each letter section to demonstrate the sound the letter makes.
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ALPHABET FLOOR PUZZLE
‘Alphabet floor Puzzle’ activity/game ideal to help consolidate the idea of alphabetical order. Why not sing the alphabet song to aid in it’s completion? Also great for turn taking and team work skills. Could be used in conjunction with our ‘Small Alphabet Frieze’.
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RHYMING WORD PUZZLES
Rhyming word game on puzzle pieces that only fit together if the rhyme is correct. Blank pieces included for your own rhymes.
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RHYMING SENTENCE PUZZLES
Cut these puzzles out and then match the start of the sentence with then end to make a rhyme!
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RHYME MEMORY GAME MATCHING CARDS
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