Spectacular SPaG is an exciting pick up and go SPaG scheme, using small steps, designed to save you time whilst making SPaG engaging and active.
There are 9 lessons in the Autumn block of work, each of which focuses on a small step taken from the DfE’s English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation from the national curriculum.
Each lesson has a powerpoint presentation, an activity sheet and a worksheet. The activity sheets focus more on practical activities and the worksheets apply the skills, often through writing. Each activity and worksheet is differentiated at two levels. The less challenging resources tend to use words from earlier phonics phases and often include visual prompts and scaffolding.
Each lesson plan also includes ideas for additional or continuous provision activities.
The vocabulary used in the resources in this block is aligned with phonics phases 2, 3 and 4. Sometimes the vocabulary is kept simple to allow the children to focus on the new concept that is being taught.
Dependent on your timetabling and individual needs of your children, you may wish to split each lesson over 2, 3 or more sessions.
Each session lasts 15 – 30 minutes depending on the age of the children and the complexity of the skills/knowledge being taught. The lessons are designed to be stand-alone though could be incorporated as part of the main English lesson.
The following small steps are covered this term:
✅ Write a given sentence
✅ Start using finger spaces
✅ Recognise and write capital letters
✅ Use capital letters to mark the start of sentence
✅ Identify and use full stops at the end of a sentence
✅ Use a capital letter for I
✅ Identify and use question marks
✅ Use ‘and’ to join words in sentences
✅ Make plural words using -s or -es
Our Year 1 SPaG scheme for the Autumn Term is carefully designed to support teachers in delivering effective grammar, punctuation, and spelling lessons. Covering essential small steps, this structured approach ensures that pupils build a solid foundation in early writing skills. Each lesson in this scheme aligns with the DfE’s English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Punctuation, helping children progress with confidence.
The Year 1 SPaG Autumn Term lessons introduce key skills such as using capital letters, full stops, and finger spaces, all of which are essential for developing independent writing. Pupils will learn how to construct simple sentences, use “and” to join ideas, and recognise the difference between statements and questions. Our engaging teaching resources provide clear explanations, step-by-step activities, and differentiated worksheets to meet the needs of all learners.
This Year 1 SPaG scheme of work follows a structured progression to ensure pupils fully grasp core concepts. Each lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, an interactive activity sheet, and a differentiated worksheet. The practical activities encourage hands-on learning, while the worksheets allow children to apply their understanding in a written format. Designed to fit into short 15–30 minute sessions, these lessons can be taught as standalone sessions or integrated into the main English lesson.
Teachers can use these SPaG lessons flexibly, adapting them to suit the needs of their class. The resources are aligned with early phonics learning, using vocabulary from Phonics Phases 2, 3, and 4 where appropriate. Visual prompts and scaffolding are included to support less confident learners, ensuring every child can engage with the lessons successfully.
Finding high-quality SPaG resources for Year 1 can be challenging, but our scheme makes planning and teaching easy. With a clear focus on the National Curriculum objectives, this scheme provides everything you need to teach essential grammar skills effectively. Our carefully designed lessons help children develop a secure understanding of sentence structure, punctuation, and early grammar concepts.
The key benefits of using our Year 1 SPaG scheme include:
This SPaG scheme for Year 1 is part of a full-year programme covering the Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms. Each term builds on previous learning, ensuring that pupils develop confidence and fluency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Teachers can follow this structured approach to support children in meeting age-related expectations and beyond.
Our Year 1 SPaG resources include interactive PowerPoints, printable worksheets, and practical activities that make learning grammar engaging and accessible. Whether you are looking for a full scheme of work or individual lesson plans, our resources provide everything you need to deliver high-quality SPaG lessons.
Access our complete Year 1 SPaG scheme for the Autumn Term and bring structured, engaging grammar lessons into your classroom. With ready-to-use teaching materials, differentiated activities, and clear learning objectives, this scheme is designed to support teachers in delivering outstanding SPaG lessons.
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