Fox in Socks by Dr Seuss is full of creative language and rhyming words. There are so many pairs that children can match up using Mega Bloks.

The term Sight Words is often used to describe High Frequency Words and Tricky (or irregular) words. Learning them is crucial in developing strong reading and writing skills. Finding fun and interesting ways to practise spelling can be the hard part, so make it hands-on by using play dough.

This easy poetry activity with simple rhymes will encourage children to spot rhyming patterns. Writing and cutting skills are also a focus.

Boost reading and spelling skills with CVC word family towers. Use building blocks to make towers of rhyming words and learn to identify common word families.

Sorting building blocks is a fun way to encourage scientific thinking. Deciding on different ways to categorise items is an important developmental step towards thinking scientifically.

Puppets are a great way to bring a story to life! They open up a world of communication that supports the acquisition of language skills. Children love performing with puppets because they find them less intimidating than traditional acting.