Fronted adverbials word mat

Transform children’s writing with this comprehensive word mat featuring over 80 ready-to-use fronted adverbials, perfect for KS2 English lessons.

What's included

• Clear, categorised lists of fronted adverbials sorted by time, place, frequency, manner and degree
• Clear and eye-catching design, perfect for classroom displays or individual reference sheets
• Teacher-written examples that support confident, varied sentence writing

Available as a free PDF download, or as an editable version for subscribers.

What words are fronted adverbials?

This word mat includes essential fronted adverbials sorted into five key categories:

• Time words like 'yesterday', 'shortly' and 'eventually'
• Place words such as 'in the distance', 'nearby' and 'inside'
• Frequency words including 'often', 'every day' and 'once in a while'
• Manner words like 'happily', 'without a sound' and 'courageously'
• Degree words such as 'perhaps', 'totally' and 'clearly'

How to use this fronted adverbials word mat

Fronted adverbials are typically introduced in year 4, but this resource supports learning from years 3-6 as children develop their writing skills. It's particularly useful when teaching children how to vary their sentence openers and add detail to their writing.

Display the mat on your classroom wall for easy reference during writing tasks, or provide individual copies for children’s writing folders. Use it to support guided writing sessions, independent writing activities, and as a helpful prompt during editing and improving exercises.

Looking for more like this?

Explore these related teaching resources:

• Using fronted adverbials – complete lesson
• Snowy mountain fronted adverbials game
• Using fronted adverbials to describe creatures
• 'A Year Full of Stories' – reading comprehension activities

For more grammar resources, browse our complete collection of adverbs and adverbials teaching materials.