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The Narrative Journey Teacher Toolkit is a complete, evidence-informed system that helps pupils plan, write, and improve narratives using rich, ambitious vocabulary. This structured approach breaks storytelling down into six essential building blocks - Character, Setting, Weather, Action, Emotion, and Taste & Smell, so pupils learn to use language with intention and confidence. Designed to make vocabulary instruction easier, more joyful, and more effective, the Narrative Journey supports teachers with everything needed for confident, regular implementation. The toolkit brings together research-backed methods, explicit vocabulary instruction, classroom readiness, and flexible lesson guidance, giving you the power to transform writing outcomes without extra planning time. What’s in the Narrative Journey Teacher Pack ✔️ Core Narrative Journey Resource Classroom-ready, landscape format vocabulary and storytelling pack, organised into clear folders. ✔️ How-To Classroom Video Step-by-step video guidance on introducing and using the framework effectively. ✔️ Staff Training Deck Ready-to-use slides for CPD or team meetings to support consistent implementation. ✔️ Separate Lesson Plans Quick-access lessons designed for daily or weekly teaching. ✔️ Parent Support Guide Supporting vocabulary and narrative learning beyond the classroom.

Storyteller's Word a Day is a research-backed daily dose of rich, descriptive vocabulary for all aspects of storytelling. The flipbook contains 180 storytelling words, including ones that appear on exams and is aligned to the national curriculum. Each page develops word understanding and awareness, with synonyms, word pairs, story starters and more! Perfect for children ages 7-11 (Years 3-6). Ships to Australia only. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Gather three or more pals to play Storyteller's Card Game and get competitive with creativity. Struggling to write the first sentence of your future best-selling novel? Have writer's block writing the final chapter of your Nobel prize-winning story? This card game features 300 hilariously illustrated word cards and 200 story prompts that boost vocabulary and take your storytelling to the next level. Play the game, or use the word deck as flashcards to enhance your learning a little extra! Surprise yourself with the stories you can tell. For ages 7-11 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Spelling Targeted Practice Year 5-6 covers two years of spelling curriculum and exam preparation in print-at-home, bite-sized packets. Available to download after purchase, this activity pack features 64 pages covering 17 spelling patterns. It accurately covers 200 words that appear on exams, as well as homophones, tricky spelling patterns, and tricky words. Perfect for ages 9-11. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Reading Comprehension Vocabulary is the print-at-home programme covering everything kids need to excel in reading comprehension. Available for instant download after you purchase it, this printable contains 357 pages developed with assessment experts and aligned with national curriculum. It includes 50 printable activity packs (15-20 minutes to complete each) with 500 frequently occurring vocabulary words in reading comprehension exams and classical literature. Perfect for ages 10-15 (Year 5-10). Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Discover 33 more story kits, complete with illustrations, writing prompts, targeted questions for story planning, and curated vocabulary lists. This is writing, made easy! Whatever sparks your imagination, whether it's dystopian science fiction or reimagined fairy tales, you'll find inspiration here. For ages 9-11 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

Spelling Mixed Practice Year 5-6 is a print-at-home pack of test papers that provides practice and assessment for Year 5 and 6 spelling. Available for instant download after purchase, there are 57 printable pages covering 200 words that appear on exams, as well as homophones, tricky spelling patterns, and tricky words. This printable includes 10 tests and 17 spelling patterns. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

This is a once-in-250-years moment. Give your children the words to own it.America's 250th anniversary isn't just a history lesson — it's a living story that every child is part of. The Great American Story gives children aged 7–12 the vocabulary to truly understand it: to talk about it, write about it, and feel genuinely connected to it.What's inside: 250 curated vocabulary words — handpicked for this historic milestone, spanning the ideas, values, and events that define America 10 thematic strands — Democracy, Freedom, Science, Belonging, Innovation, and more, so children build knowledge as well as vocabulary Stunning illustrations on every page — characters and illustration style created by Craig Kellman, the Hollywood character designer who brought Madagascar to life Engaging activities throughout — designed to spark discussion, build deep understanding, and keep kids genuinely interested Flexible daily and weekly lesson plans — classroom-ready, no prep required; works equally well at home Printable and digital formats — display it on your class whiteboard, in the corridors, sports hall, or in your house, print it for your students, or bring the words to life anywhere: print a set and take them on a word hunt around your neighbourhood, fold the page to show just the illustration and play charades at granny's, or pack a handful for the holiday and see how many words you can spot in the wild. Vocabulary learning that goes wherever your family goes. For teachers: Everything you need is already built in. Lesson plans are structured for daily or weekly use, fit naturally around existing curriculum, and require zero preparation time. This is the resource you'll reach for all anniversary season — and beyond.For parents: This isn't a workbook your child will ignore. The artwork alone will stop them in their tracks. And as they work through words like democracy, resilience, and innovation, they're building the kind of vocabulary that shapes how they think — and how they write — for years to come.Grounded in the vocabulary research of Dr. Susan Neuman, former U.S. Undersecretary of Education. Characters and illustration style created by Craig Kellman (Madagascar). From the makers of The Narrative Journey — proven to deliver 50% vocabulary growth in one term.

By Year 5, kids continue to make important strides in their social and emotional development and become capable of tackling a broader range of abstract topics.
Mrs Wordsmith's range of Australian Curriculum-aligned Year 5 worksheets, books, Year 5 workbooks, and games are designed to support kids through this exciting stage of life. Some of the resources described on this page are appropriate for other age groups as well, so you may have seen them before.
To help with spelling, try our Spelling Targeted Practice Year 5 English worksheets printable, which introduces the key spelling patterns that kids need to know for school at this age. Then, move on to our Spelling Mixed Practice printable for more revision. These cover an entire year of curriculum, including homophones, tricky spelling patterns, and tricky words. All of our Year 5 English worksheets are easy to print at home, and perfect for bite-size learning.
You can also expand your child's vocabulary (and spark their creativity!) with our Storyteller's books. Word consciousness – knowledge of the way language works – is key to a rich vocabulary and the ability to tackle texts full of unfamiliar words. Our Storyteller's Word a Day 1 and 2 foster this kind of word awareness and include hundreds of illustrated words and synonyms, word pairs, and story starters. Research shows that reading by itself is not enough to give kids the vocabulary they need to excel academically – explicit vocabulary instruction leads to better results. You can help kids further invigorate their writing with our Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary. Featuring hilarious, outrageous illustrations and over a thousand words, this is the dictionary, reimagined.
For more storytelling support, check out our How to Write a Story, a printable booklet of English worksheets for Year 5. How to Write a Story provides an illustrated framework that makes writing easy and fun for kids. Worksheets for Year 5 have never been so inspiring (or such a good cure for writer’s block)!
Another cure for writer’s block is a family game night featuring our Storyteller's Card Game. This hilarious game features 300 words to help kids improve their creative writing, and boost their imagination. It’s curated into six key themes – character, settings, taste and smell, action, emotion, and weather - to get those storytelling gears turning.
You'll find more fun Year 5 English worksheets in our Reading Comprehension printable. These worksheets are designed to introduce kids to new and challenging vocabulary found in reading comprehension exams and classic literature. The collection of Year 5 English worksheets includes 500 frequently occurring words, curated into short printable workbooks of 10 words at a time. It’s a manageable way to approach words that some kids might find intimidating!
Our resources are so fun and educational that kids will actually want to use them. Introduce them to your Year 5 student, and watch their confidence and creative horizons expand.