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A Fun EYFS Show and Tell Oracy Activity

This lesson is all about helping children talk, listen, and share in a fun and relaxed way. It’s designed for ages 3–5 and lasts around 30 minutes, giving everyone time to join in without feeling rushed. 

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Year 1 Reading Activity: Read & Match Picture Hunt

Access this FREE lesson plan for your year one class - read & match picture hunt. Children will learn how to decode words, recognise and recall common exception words, and form and say complete sentences. 

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EYFS Reception Lesson Plan: Frosty Fun - Tactile Winter Activities

Check out this tactile winter activity you can use in your EYFS classroom!

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Mighty Writer: Frequently Asked Questions

We answer your most commonly asked questions regarding the Mighty Writer Resource!

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Thurlby Community Primary Academy Reviews Mighty Writer!

Thurlby Community Primary Academy Reviews the Mighty Writer Resource!

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Festive Fun in the Classroom: Winding Down for Christmas

As the term winds down towards Christmas, maintaining pupil engagement can be a challenge. Read here to discover some fun activities to use in the classroom to wind down for Christmas.

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Upcoming webinar: From Scribbles to Sentences - Supporting early writing in EYFS

Discover how to support children on their journey from first scribbles to structured sentences. This interactive session will show you the power of mark-making, oral rehearsal, and purposeful play in building strong foundations for writing.

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EYFS Literacy Lesson Plan: Exploring Rhymes with Puppets

This EYFS lesson focuses on developing listening, memory, and rhyme awareness through nursery rhymes. Learn more about how to use puppets and objects to bring rhymes to life.

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Mighty Writer Lesson Plan: Jack & the Beanstalk

This lesson plan explores the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, a captivating story that is ideal for Early Years / KS1 pupils. The integration of the tactile Mighty Writer resource adds an interactive dimension that helps stimulate creativity and discussion in the classroom.

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Key Stage 2 SAT Results: Literacy progress, challenges, and the Mighty Writer Advantage

The recent KS2 SATs report for the 2024/25 academic year provides a detailed insight into national literacy attainment, covering reading, writing, and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS). Read the blog to discover more & how Mighty Writer can help. 

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Amplifying Early Literacy: Transforming EYFS with Audio Innovation

Audio technology is a transformative tool in EYFS classrooms, offering teachers a dynamic way to introduce fundamental literacy skills. Read to learn how to engage children in literacy using audio innovations. 

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