Key Stage 1 Science
Lower Key Stage 2 Science
Upper Key Stage 2 Science
High-Frequency Words Flash Cards for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
These full-colour cards cover the most common words that children encounter when learning to read in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Each card has a meaningful sentence clearly printed using a font with a cursive style of script, as used within the National Literacy Strategy. They also have an engaging picture explanation to build familiarity and aid memory retention. Many of the pictures also connect with others to build narratives that children can explore and play around with. The combination of visual and story-telling memory aids, using our lovable character, Foxton, and his friends, will help children develop a unique and successful bond with these cards that doesn’t come from looking at the words alone.
Common Exception Words Flash Cards for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
These cards cover the most common exception words. Together with a meaningful sentence and an engaging picture explanation, each card builds familiarity and aids memory retention. With our lovable character, Foxton, and his friends, children will develop a unique and successful bond with these cards that doesn’t come from looking at the words alone.
The words and sentences are clearly printed on the cards using a font with a cursive script style. This font is also used within the National Literacy Strategy document as part of handwriting policies for the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.
● The first 45 words are printed in blue, with the recommendation that children learn these by the end of Year 1.
● The remaining 64 words are printed in red, with the recommendation that children learn these by the end of Year 2.
Common Exception Words Flash Cards – Year 3 & Year 4 Words
These full-colour cards cover the 106 statutory common exception words that children need to learn in Year 3 and Year 4.
Each card features a meaningful sentence clearly printed in a font with a cursive script style, as used in the National Literacy Strategy.
They also have an engaging picture explanation to build familiarity and aid memory retention. Many of the pictures also connect with others to build narratives that children can explore and play around with. The combination of visual and storytelling memory aids, using our lovable character, Foxton, and his friends, will help children develop a unique and successful bond with these cards that doesn’t come from looking at the words alone.
The cards are most effective when used little and often. Choose a time when children feel happy and alert. A few cards on the fridge to go over during breakfast, maybe, or while travelling, or waiting for an after-school class. In the classroom, a few cards before break and then again straight after break can be highly beneficial.
Common Exception Words Flash Cards – Year 5 & Year 6 Words
These full-colour cards cover the 102 statutory common exception words that children need to learn in Year 5 and Year 6.
Each card features a meaningful sentence clearly printed in a font with a cursive script style, as used in the National Literacy Strategy.
They also have an engaging picture explanation to build familiarity and aid memory retention. Many of the pictures also connect with others to build narratives that children can explore and play around with. The combination of visual and storytelling memory aids, using our lovable character, Foxton, and his friends, will help children develop a unique and successful bond with these cards that doesn’t come from looking at the words alone.
The cards are most effective when used little and often. Choose a time when children feel happy and alert. A few cards on the fridge to go over during breakfast, maybe, or while travelling, or waiting for an after-school class. In the classroom, a few cards before break and then again straight after break can be highly beneficial.
