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English Grammar Under the Microscope Series


Determiners Student Workbook

A$4.95

The Determiners Student Workbook is part of the new English Grammar Under the Microscope Series, taking a deep dive into what is now considered the ninth part of speech in modern English grammar: determiners. Learn about the job of a determiner, the different types and how and when to use them. The PDF digital download consists of 50 A4 pages with ten units, each with learning content, practice questions and lesson quizzes, with final tests at three different ability levels. It comes with a separate answer booklet. Go to Sample Pages - Digital Downloads to see some more pages from the booklet.

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​The Run-On Sentence Revolution


Run-On Revolution A4 Posters

A$1.25

Welcome to the run-on revolution! Run-on sentences are one of the most common mistakes made by student writers, so eradicating them has been an ongoing revolution embraced by generations of teachers, students and parents. These A4 posters explain what run-on sentences are, and the different ways we write them. They also outline six ways to fix them. Two detailed A4 pages are provided, with a third one-page summary. Colour and black and white versions are included, with 6 pages included in this digital download.

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​I Read Write - Early Learners


NSW Foundation Font Handwriting Sheets

A$1.00
NSW Foundation Font handwriting traceable worksheets ideal for Pre-school and Kindergarten. Separate worksheets are provided for the alphabet, letters that start at 2 on the clock, tall line letters, short letters, letters that go below the line and tricky letters. Eight A4 pages.
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I Read Write Level 1: The Alphabet

A$1.95
This is the first booklet in the ​I Read Write ​series. 36 pages present each letter of the alphabet, in upper and lower case along with the most common sound made by each letter. Black and white colouring pages and handwriting sheets in NSW Foundation Font are included. Phonemic awareness is introduced through colourful beginning sounds activity pages, with labels for each picture presented at the end of the booklet so you can mark the work. This is a PDF document that prints on A4.
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I Read Write Level 3: Letters Make Words

A$1.95

Level 3 in our I Read Write program helping young children write their very first words. By this level students have learnt the most common sound made by each letter of the alphabet but revise each sound before putting three letters together to make words. Each worksheet uses NSW Foundation font. The 65 pagebooklet is a PDF that prints on A4.

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I Read Write Level 4: Sounding Words

A$1.95

The fourth booklet in the I Read Write series. Students sound out and write their first three letter words. They also learn about rhyming words and that plurals can be written by adding the letter s to the end of words. PDF that prints on A4.

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Literacy


Spelling NAPLAN Years 3-5

A$2.95
50 pages that may be used as a workbook or individual worksheets for students in years 3 to 5 to help prepare for the spelling component of the NAPLAN Language Conventions test. It covers all of the essential spelling rules with worksheets for spelling practice. Answers for each worksheet are provided at the back. It is a digital download that prints on A4 paper. Purchasers may print for classroom or home use. Please ensure you are able to open PDF files before purchasing.
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Bossy e Board Game

A$1.95
In this very popular board game with our students, learn about the power of the bossy e to make vowels say their name. Ideal for year 1 students and above, players move clockwise around the board matching words with and without a silent, bossy e such as mat and mate. Players identify which words have short vowel sounds as in mat and long vowel sounds as in mate. Players collect stars as they correctly identify sounds and match words and the player with the most stars wins. Digital download that prints on A4 paper although A4 cardboard is recommended. Word and star cards will need to be cut out. Counters or other playing pieces and a dice are required. Pleasure ensure you are able to open PDFs before purchasing. Purchaser may print for classroom or home use.
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Phonogram Cards for Pre-Readers

A$1.95
26 cards for pre-readers presenting the first 26 phonograms of the English language, the alphabet. Each card presents the most common sound made by each letter. PDF file that prints on A5. It is recommended that each page be laminated.
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Tricky Letters b and d, p and q

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Worksheets on the tricky letters b and d and p and q. This ten page A4 booklet gives students tips on how to tell the difference between them and provides practice in using them. The booklet contains handwriting and beginning sounds worksheets. May be printed for classroom and home use.

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Commonly Used Contractions

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Free A4 chart on the commonly used contractions and the words they are short for.
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NSW Foundation Font Handwriting Sheets

A$1.00
NSW Foundation Font handwriting traceable worksheets ideal for Pre-school and Kindergarten. Separate worksheets are provided for the alphabet, letters that start at 2 on the clock, tall line letters, short letters, letters that go below the line and tricky letters. Eight A4 pages.
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Contractions Explained

A$1.95
Contractions Explained contains 18 information and activity pages to help students understand verb contractions such as they're and she's. Contractions used in both written and spoken English as well as in speech only, are addressed. Prints on A4. Please ensure you are able to download PDFs before purchasing.
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Contractions Board Game

A$1.95
 A fast paced board game that teaches children about the most commonly used contractions. The aim of the game is the collect the most 'C' cards (C for contraction) with the best way of doing this to match contraction cards with the words they are short for. Chance elements to make the game more exciting have also been included. Instructions on how to play are included. Prints on A4. A4 cardboard is recommended. Word and 'C' cards will need to be cut out. Counters or other playing pieces and dice are also required. Please ensure you are able to download PDFs before purchasing.
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I Read Write Level 1: The Alphabet

A$1.95
This is the first booklet in the ​I Read Write ​series. 36 pages present each letter of the alphabet, in upper and lower case along with the most common sound made by each letter. Black and white colouring pages and handwriting sheets in NSW Foundation Font are included. Phonemic awareness is introduced through colourful beginning sounds activity pages, with labels for each picture presented at the end of the booklet so you can mark the work. This is a PDF document that prints on A4.
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I Read Write Level 3: Letters Make Words

A$1.95

Level 3 in our I Read Write program helping young children write their very first words. By this level students have learnt the most common sound made by each letter of the alphabet but revise each sound before putting three letters together to make words. Each worksheet uses NSW Foundation font. The 65 pagebooklet is a PDF that prints on A4.

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I Read Write Letters Make Words Sample

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The first few pages of the I Read Write Letters Make Words booklet, looking at the letters a, o, c, d, g and q. Students trace and sound out three letter words using these letters. PDF that prints on A4.

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I Read Write Level 4: Sounding Words

A$1.95

The fourth booklet in the I Read Write series. Students sound out and write their first three letter words. They also learn about rhyming words and that plurals can be written by adding the letter s to the end of words. PDF that prints on A4.

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​NAPLAN


Spelling NAPLAN Years 3-5

A$2.95
50 pages that may be used as a workbook or individual worksheets for students in years 3 to 5 to help prepare for the spelling component of the NAPLAN Language Conventions test. It covers all of the essential spelling rules with worksheets for spelling practice. Answers for each worksheet are provided at the back. It is a digital download that prints on A4 paper. Purchasers may print for classroom or home use. Please ensure you are able to open PDF files before purchasing.
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​Games


Bossy e Board Game

A$1.95
In this very popular board game with our students, learn about the power of the bossy e to make vowels say their name. Ideal for year 1 students and above, players move clockwise around the board matching words with and without a silent, bossy e such as mat and mate. Players identify which words have short vowel sounds as in mat and long vowel sounds as in mate. Players collect stars as they correctly identify sounds and match words and the player with the most stars wins. Digital download that prints on A4 paper although A4 cardboard is recommended. Word and star cards will need to be cut out. Counters or other playing pieces and a dice are required. Pleasure ensure you are able to open PDFs before purchasing. Purchaser may print for classroom or home use.
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Best Friends to 10 Bingo

A$1.10
A fun bingo game that teaches children the pairs of numbers that add to 10. Prints on A4. It is recommended that you print on A4 cardboard or thick paper. The game boards should be printed on white cardboard and the numbers on coloured board, so they are not see through when turned face down. Game boards and number cards need to be cut out before starting play. No counters are required as the number cards are placed directly onto the game boards. Please ensure you are able to download PDFs before purchasing. Purchaser may print for classroom and home use.
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Contractions Board Game

A$1.95
 A fast paced board game that teaches children about the most commonly used contractions. The aim of the game is the collect the most 'C' cards (C for contraction) with the best way of doing this to match contraction cards with the words they are short for. Chance elements to make the game more exciting have also been included. Instructions on how to play are included. Prints on A4. A4 cardboard is recommended. Word and 'C' cards will need to be cut out. Counters or other playing pieces and dice are also required. Please ensure you are able to download PDFs before purchasing.
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​Numeracy


Best Friends to 10 Chart

A$0.00
Free A4 chart showing the pairs of numbers that add to 10. Learning the Best Friends to 10 or ​Friends of 10 ​is important, given we have a base 10 number system.
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Times Tables Charts

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Free times tables charts from 0x to 12x, with and without answers. The Australian curriculum states students need to learn the times tables to a minimum of 10x but it is helpful for students to learn the 11x and 12x tables as well. It is also helpful for students, once they feel they know them, to practice them out of order, to avoid relying on repeated addition to calculate the answers (adding to the answer for the question before). The charts without answers can be used for this.
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Best Friends to 10 Bingo

A$1.10
A fun bingo game that teaches children the pairs of numbers that add to 10. Prints on A4. It is recommended that you print on A4 cardboard or thick paper. The game boards should be printed on white cardboard and the numbers on coloured board, so they are not see through when turned face down. Game boards and number cards need to be cut out before starting play. No counters are required as the number cards are placed directly onto the game boards. Please ensure you are able to download PDFs before purchasing. Purchaser may print for classroom and home use.
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Addition and Subtraction to 10

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Three worksheets of questions with addition and/or subtraction facts up to 10. Answer sheets are included for self-marking.

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​Free Printables


Best Friends to 10 Chart

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Free A4 chart showing the pairs of numbers that add to 10. Learning the Best Friends to 10 or ​Friends of 10 ​is important, given we have a base 10 number system.
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Times Tables Charts

A$0.00
Free times tables charts from 0x to 12x, with and without answers. The Australian curriculum states students need to learn the times tables to a minimum of 10x but it is helpful for students to learn the 11x and 12x tables as well. It is also helpful for students, once they feel they know them, to practice them out of order, to avoid relying on repeated addition to calculate the answers (adding to the answer for the question before). The charts without answers can be used for this.
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Commonly Used Contractions

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Free A4 chart on the commonly used contractions and the words they are short for.
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The 66 Basic Times Tables Facts

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An A4 poster presenting the 66 basic times tables facts from x2 to x12. The file contains two copies of the same chart, one in colour and one in black and white.
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Introducing Syllables

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A few sample worksheets introducing syllables. PDF that prints on A4.

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Syllables Revision

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Worksheets for slightly older children needing help with mastering the different sounds that individualvowels make in different parts of syllables. PDF that prints on A4.

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Addition and Subtraction to 10

A$0.00

Three worksheets of questions with addition and/or subtraction facts up to 10. Answer sheets are included for self-marking.

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    • Amanda Dixon PhD
  • Tutoring
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    • Term Dates 2026
    • Lesson Fees 2026
    • Current Vacancies
    • Maths with Annabelle
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