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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources. Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included. Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.

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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources. Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included. Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.
Learn the Letter P  with Peter and Pam and the Pets Party
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Learn the Letter P with Peter and Pam and the Pets Party

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Learning the Letter P Objective: Reinforce phonics and early literacy skills by identifying, tracing, and writing words that begin with the letter “P.” Resource Components: Short Story: Read the story “Peter, Pam, and the Pets Party” and have children underline the words starting with “P” and then colour the pictures. Activity Instructions: Phonics and Story Time: o Read the story, identifying and underlining “P” words. o Discuss the “P” sound and list other words starting with “P.” Worksheet Activities: o Sheet 1: Label the colour pictures. o Sheet 2: Label and colour in the black and white pictures. o Sheet 3: Trace dotted “P” words and colour in the pictures. This resource supports early literacy development by combining storytelling, phonics, and writing activities in a fun way. Boardmaker licenced.
4 Singing Games with Symbols EYFS/SEND
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4 Singing Games with Symbols EYFS/SEND

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Teacher’s Guide for EYFS SEND children. Objective: Introduce children to music and movement through engaging singing games. Resource Components: Singing Games: o The Farmer in the Dell: Sing and act out the roles in the song. o Looby Loo: Follow the lyrics with actions for each body part. o Oranges and Lemons: Sing along and join in the game. o The Grand Old Duke of York: March and follow the actions in the song sitting or standing. Lyrics and Instructions: o Each game includes the lyrics and simple instructions for the actions / games. Flashcards: o Flashcards with symbols for each game. In colour and black and white for 3 games and colour for The Grand Old Duke of York. o Use for reference, sequencing activities, or matching and sorting. Boardmaker licenced.
Benny the Happy Bunny and the Letter B
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Benny the Happy Bunny and the Letter B

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Benny the Happy Bunny and the Letter B Teacher’s Guide for EYFS and KS1 Objective: Reinforce phonics and early literacy skills by identifying, tracing, and writing words that begin with the letter “B.” Resource Components: Short Story: Read the story and have children find and underline words starting with “b.” Next children can colour in the 4 pictures of the story and cut and sequence. Activity Sheets: Sheet 1: Colour Picture Sheet o Includes images of bunny, banana, bath, bird, balloon, butterfly, bus, book, and bee. o Children write the “b” words under each picture. Sheet 2: Black and White Picture Sheet o Same images as Sheet 1 in black and white. o Children write the “b” words under each picture. Sheet 3: Traceable Sheet o Same images as Sheet 2 with “b” words in dotted form. o Children trace the words. Links to Phonics, Story, Reading, Writing:
Harriet the Hedgehog and the Letter H
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Harriet the Hedgehog and the Letter H

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Harriet the Hedgehog and the Letter H Objective: Reinforce phonics and early literacy skills by identifying, tracing, and writing words that begin with the letter “h.” Resource Components: Short Story: Read the story to the children and have them listen for words starting with “H”. They can then find and underline the words beginning with ‘h’ and colour the picture of Harriet and Heidi. Activity Sheets and Instructions: Phonics and Story Time: o Read the story, identifying “h” words. Worksheet Activities: o Sheet 1: Write “h” words under each colour picture. o Sheet 2: Complete the activity in black and white. o Sheet 3: Trace “h” words under the pictures. Children could finish off by making up their own story about Harriet the Happy Hedgehog and her friends.
Shapes in the Real World with Symbols
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Shapes in the Real World with Symbols

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“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape. Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills. The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words. To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas: Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find. Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class. Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.
10 Cards to make for Fathers Day EYFS KS1
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10 Cards to make for Fathers Day EYFS KS1

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10 cards to cut and fold and complete for Father’s Day. Each design is different and is presented in colour and black and white. Print the designs onto thin card or cut out and paste onto thin / colour card. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children.
Science Fun with Inflatables EYFS/ KS1
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Science Fun with Inflatables EYFS/ KS1

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This unit of work introduces young learners to the science behind Inflatables through engaging, hands-on activities. Children will explore simple concepts related to air, materials, and forces, developing their understanding of how inflatables work and their practical applications. There is a colour poster to share and discuss as an introduction to the topic. There is a unit of work which includes 4 planned activities with objectives, step by step instructions and 4 worksheets. The lessons: Inflatable exploration work station Floating and Sinking inflatables Design your own inflatable Balloon Drop The worksheets contain drawing and recording opportunities.
Something Fishy Sea Creatures
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Something Fishy Sea Creatures

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6 black and white fictional sea creatures for children to observe, discuss and say what is ‘fishy’ about them. E.g. the octopus has 10 legs! Page 2 is a drawing and writing sheet. Children can design their own strange sea creature and write a short story about it.
In My Ocean Unit of Work EYFS and KS1
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In My Ocean Unit of Work EYFS and KS1

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“In My Ocean” is a topic resource designed for EYFS and KS1 children, linked to the celebration of World Ocean Day in June. The resource includes a detailed planning sheet outlining five activities, each complete with objectives, required materials, step-by-step instructions, and assessment opportunities. Central to the resource is a set of 10 colour posters depicting various sea creatures and a seashell. These posters can be laminated for durability and used in activities such as a school-wide sea creature hunt, where children record their findings on a provided colour or black-and-white sheet. Additionally, there is a labelling sheet available in both color and black-and-white for children to practice writing the names of the sea creatures. Another component is an outline of a bottle, encouraging children to plan what they would include in their Ocean Bottle creation activity. To spark imagination and storytelling skills, the resource includes a delightful story titled “Under the Ocean Adventure,” featuring all the characters from the posters, which children can enjoy before creating their own stories.
On the Farm Topic Worksheets EYFS KS1
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On the Farm Topic Worksheets EYFS KS1

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A resource linking topic work on the Farm to literacy. There are 4 black and white sheets for children to name the animals and things you might find on a farm and label them. The same sheets are duplicated in colour. There are 2 sheets asking children to draw or cut and paste animals or things they might find on the farm.
Our Home Topic Resources EYFS / KS1
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Our Home Topic Resources EYFS / KS1

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A set of resources based on Homes and linked to Ourselves, Number to 8 and Writing /Labelling. Suitable for EYFS and KS1. Counting, Cutting and Ordering Children cut out the houses and position them in order from 1 to 8. There is a black and white version of this worksheet and a colour version. Children can also draw or glue houses on the number sheet showing boxes from 1 to 8. Labelling Furniture/ Rooms On this worksheet, children can name the items of furniture and label them. Alternatively, they can write the names of the rooms where the furniture can be found. There is a colour and a black and white version of the labelling sheet.
Occupations Phonics Cards KS1
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Occupations Phonics Cards KS1

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This resource based on Occupations, spans 6 colourful pages, each featuring 8 cards showing a range of occupations. The cards prompt children to use the initial sounds under the pictures to identify and write the name of each occupation. The cards support speaking and listening and vocabulary development. Key Features: • Visual and Phonics Integration: Each occupation card includes an image accompanied by its initial sound, aiding children in connecting phonetic clues to the correct occupation name. • Word Banks: Two additional pages provide word banks to support spelling, allowing children to cross-reference and ensure accuracy in their writing. • Educational Connections: The cards integrate with curriculum topics on the World of Work, enhancing both phonics and literacy skills in a real-world context. • Versatile Usage: Cards can be duplicated, cut, and laminated for various interactive activities, such as matching games and sorting into types of professions. Children may also consider jobs they might like to do and any others that are not shown.
Order the Days of Week Character Cards
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Order the Days of Week Character Cards

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A resource where children colour in the character cards showing the days of the week. They then cut these out and place in order. There is a worksheet with small character cards and there are larger flashcards which could also be used for matching, display, visual reference or sequencing activities. Children can also trace within the lines of the days of the week on the character cards.
Same Word Different Meaning Worksheets
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Same Word Different Meaning Worksheets

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6 worksheets for children at KS1. There are pictures on each worksheet. Children decide what word joins the pictures and draw a line e.g. drinking glasses and sight glasses and car bonnet and Easter bonnet. There is a vocabulary sheet showing all of the words used in the worksheets. Children can use this as a reference; mark off the words they find and / or underwrite the words. Children could also write the linking words on the sheets themselves.