Focus on Spelling Activity Sheets A contains photocopiable activity sheets that provide opportunities for differentiated practice. Ideal for group and independent work, the material is written to support and reinforce work in the Introductory Pupil Book and Book 1.

  • Differentiated practice ideal for group and independent work

The Practice Book reinforces spelling rules introduced in the Pupil Book. There is a Look-Say-Cover-Write-Check exercise and a related activitiy on every page. ‘Helper’ tips are provided on every page for Teacher Assistants or parents.
This book is ideal for independent work, either in the classroom or at home

  • ‘Helper’ tips are provided on every page for Teacher Assistants or parents
  • Ideal for practice at home or outside the main literacy session

Focus on Spelling Teacher’s Guide gives you solid teacher support for the whole course in one practical volume. It provides photocopiable record sheets and planning charts alongside clear teacher’s notes, guidance on using ICT, dictations and answers to pupil activities for every unit.

• Step-by-step guidance to teaching the spelling rules, conventions and strategies

• Suggestions for extension activites outside the literacy session are also included

• The notes highlight opportunities where using ICT would be most appropriate and ideas on using ICT to support spelling learning are given


Focus on Spelling Introductory Book is designed for Year 2/P3 children. Each unit is divided into five clear sections: Focus, Rule, Practice, More to Think About, and Now Try This. Regular Progress Tests and Spellchecker exercises ensure that children revisit and consolidate rules covered earlier in the book.

Each unit of the Pupil Book is divided into 5 clear sections:

  • Focus: a question is posed to help children think about the spelling rule they will be investigating.
  • Rule: this clearly explains the rule being studied, and shows examples.
  • Practice: this provides activities to practise understanding of the rule.
  • More to think about: this provides activities to further develop understanding of the rule
  • Now try this: this provides activities to stretch and extend understanding of the rule.

The Practice Book reinforces spelling rules introduced in the Pupil Book. There is a Look-Say-Cover-Write-Check exercise and a related activitiy on every page. This book is ideal for independent work, either in the classroom or at home

  • ‘Helper’ tips are provided on every page for Teacher Assistants or parents
  • Ideal for practice at home or outside the main literacy session