25/05/2026
Here is video 4 of how to learn tricky words games. You just need 4 copies of each word in a card to play. One set of cards, you can play all 4 games. Here is my version of the stealing game for tricky words - this one is a student favourite. I love that the winner isn't decided until the last card.
Tracy Ashbridge
Tricky Words Stealing game
18/05/2026
Here is video 3 of how to learn tricky words games. You just need 4 copies of each word in a card to play. One set of cards, you can play all 4 games. Here is my version of go fish for tricky words.
Tracy Ashbridge
tricky words go fish
11/05/2026
Here is video 2 of how to learn tricky words games. You just need 4 copies of each word in a card to play. One set of cards, you can play all 4 games. Here is my version of snap for tricky words.
Tracy Ashbridge
Tricky words snap
03/05/2026
I have created a series of videos this weekend with 4 ways to practice learning tricky words. You just need 4 copies of each word in a card to play. One set of cards, you can play all 4 games. Here is my version of memory game for tricky words.
Tracy Ashbridge
Tricky words memory game
22/04/2026
HALT portfolios: Following an email about this post I have updated it to show where the standards about you and where it is about working with your colleagues. I hope this makes it easier.
Expanded Unit Plans - TracyAshbridge.com
Are to writing your Highly Accomplished Teacher portfolio? An expanded unit plan can evidence many of the descriptors with this one evidence set.
11/03/2026
Sorting is a key early maths and general learning skill. Take a look at the steps involved in learning to sort from simple to more complex groupings. https://tracyashbridge.com/developing-sorting-skills/
11/02/2026
For those who have downloaded the Mathtastic free placement test. Here is a detailed explanation of how to interpret the results. It will tell you which book and also which are the key skills to develop.
Mathtastic Diagnostic Assessment - TracyAshbridge.com
The Mathtastic Diagnostic Assessment helps teachers diagnose number sense so they can target specific teaching of these critical skills and enable students to experience success.
19/11/2025
Looking at Highly Accomplished - how can an expanded unit plan tick off a lot of descriptors - take a look at my blog where I explain how you can do this
Expanded Unit Plans - TracyAshbridge.com
Are to writing your Highly Accomplished Teacher portfolio? An expanded unit plan can evidence many of the descriptors with this one evidence set.
01/11/2025
Recently I wrote a diagnostic assessment for Number Sense which aligns to the Mathtastic program. I have recently finished a blog post which goes through each section in detail to help you make the most of the data you collect
Mathtastic Diagnostic Assessment - TracyAshbridge.com
The Mathtastic Diagnostic Assessment helps teachers diagnose number sense so they can target specific teaching of these critical skills and enable students to experience success.
23/09/2025
Celebrating my 5 year renewal of my Lead Teacher certification