Reviewer
Tom Evans
Year 1 Teacher & KS1 Phase Lead
- BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
- 7 years teaching
- Year 1 (ages 5–6), previously Reception
- Academy trust school, Manchester
Tom began his career as a Reception teacher before moving to Year 1, giving him a deep understanding of early developmental milestones. Working within a large academy trust in Manchester, he leads initiatives to bridge the gap between continuous provision and formal learning.
He frequently writes about active learning strategies and making early phonics engaging for active boys.
Articles reviewed by Tom (9)
Homeschool curriculum
1st grade homeschool curriculum: what to teach, how long, and how to choose
9 min read
Homeschool curriculum
2nd grade homeschool curriculum: what to teach and how to choose one
9 min read
Homeschool curriculum
3rd grade homeschool curriculum: what to teach, how long it takes and how to choose
10 min read
Reading & writing
CVC words list: 170 words by short vowel, and how to teach them
10 min read
Reading & writing
Phonics phases explained, from Phase 1 to Phase 6 (a UK parent's guide)
10 min read
Reading & writing
Sight words worksheets that actually work (and how to use them without the tears)
10 min read
Homeschool curriculum
What to teach in 1st grade at home, month by month
10 min read
Reading & writing
How to Teach Letter Sounds to Your Child (Step by Step)
8 min read
Reading & writing
Kindergarten Sight Words: A List of 40 Words and How to Teach Them in 5 Minutes a Day
7 min read