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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.
Recycling Colouring Poster
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Recycling Colouring Poster

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Children will enjoy discussing this poster as part of their Recycling project. They can also use it as a stimulus for making their own posters.
Friends and Friendship Poetry and Written Work KS1
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Friends and Friendship Poetry and Written Work KS1

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Let’s celebrate friends and friendship with these 5 activities including writing an acrostic poem and listing 5 things that make a good friend. There is an example of an acrostic poem included, with writing frames for each activity.
A Jar of Positivity
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A Jar of Positivity

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A lesson linked with Feelings, Emotions, Mindfulness, Mental Health and Well Being and Self-Esteem. This is a great lesson on its own, or accompanied by a jar(empty sweet jar will do) filled with positive sayings, pictures or quotations. Great lesson to start the New Year or Term in a positive way. Children can use the* Postits* on page 3 to write some notes and plan what they will put into their own jar. They can work in pairs or groups for this or on their own. This resource compliments the 72 Thinking Positively Cards available on my shop also.
Star Charts
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Star Charts

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4 Designs of these weekly charts Star Chart Reward Chart Record Sheet Log Use with stickers or mark with marker pens. Laminate for a reusable resource. These have multiple uses from Behaviour Management to logging when the class plants are watered each day. There is a blank template included for you to add your own title/ child’s name etc.
Write about our Planet Earth KS1
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Write about our Planet Earth KS1

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This resource supports KS1 children in thinking about Earth, the challenges faced and things we may be able to do to help. Sheet 1 shows the planet with some images added such as endangered animals and tree felling. Children can talk about these. They then write about some of the challenges and suggestions for how they can help. Younger children could write key words. The second sheet shows the planet with no images so that children can draw their own, paste into or write key words and phrases in the outline Earth. Again there is space for them to write about the challenges and how they can help.
Feelings Balloons
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Feelings Balloons

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6 sets of different coloured balloons showing emotions and feelings that children can discuss. Balloons can be cut out and matched for younger children. Other activities: Label and colour the balloons Match the balloons/emotions Draw your own feeling faces in the balloon template
End of Year Self Review KS1
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End of Year Self Review KS1

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3 worksheets to use with children preparing them for change and helping them to think about the experiences they have had this year and consider things to look forward to when moving on. Questions for children to think about include: What I am most proud of this year The subject I have enjoyed the most What things will stay the same next year Something I am looking forward to As an extension, make a class display by cutting out the boxes, once the children have filled them in, and making a large poster. Children could add their own illustrations.
What's on Your Mind? Think and Write KS1/2
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What's on Your Mind? Think and Write KS1/2

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24 cards to cut out, share, talk about and write about. Children are asked to think what the images mean to them and express this in a word, phrase or sentence. Images include things like wealth, pollution, fears, virus, Police, law breaking and meat eating. Works well in pairs or small groups. There is a template worksheet included where children can draw and write about what is on their minds. Links to Citizenship, PSHE, Feelings, Ourselves and Well Being.
Thinking about Kindness on World Kindness Day
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Thinking about Kindness on World Kindness Day

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Here are 5 activity card sets for children to use when thinking about kindness on World Kindness Day or anytime -link with your PSHE lessons. There are 4 cards on each page to fill in. Activities: Write about 4 acts of kindness you have seen or heard Write about 4 ways you can spread a little happiness today and then do it! Draw 4 ways you can spread a little happiness today and then do it! Write or draw 4 things that make you happy Work with a partner and write 4 ways in which we could all make the World a happier place When all the cards are completed, collect them all together, cut them out and make them into a book or a display.
Let's Write about Looking after Our Earth KS1
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Let's Write about Looking after Our Earth KS1

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4 worksheets which are writing frames for KS1. Each sheet shows 4 pictures related to Recycling, Climate Change or looking after the Earth. Children write a sentence to say what the pictures indicate or what they understand by them. Examples are : a carbon footprint, batteries and an electric car.
Recycling Number Frieze from 1 to 10
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Recycling Number Frieze from 1 to 10

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10 posters showing numbers and number words from 1 to 10 with a recycling theme. Each poster shows a different receptacle/s for recycling. Makes good visual aids for your topic on Recycling as well as when teaching number and number words to 10. A great frieze for your classroom wall too.
Transition Discussion PPT and Activity
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Transition Discussion PPT and Activity

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A useful end of year assembly or / and class resource about Transition. This is a good discussion to find out about any anxieties your children may have about Transition, Moving On or Change such as moving to a new class / year group or school. The slides can be used with small groups or the whole class and focus on positive things as well as those that may be a little worrying for children. The last slide is an activity sheet, that can be printed off, for children to express their individual thoughts and feelings around Change and Transition. You can change the headings as appropriate for individual needs or your class. The PPT can be used with Primary children of all ages and those with SEN. You can add in extras in this PPT format such as photos of old classes, fond memories etc.
24 Thought for the Day Thinking Cards KS2
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24 Thought for the Day Thinking Cards KS2

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4 pages of colour cards with 6 to a page. The cards each contain a message or phrase for children to think about and discuss. Use on your Thought of the Day board if you have one, or you could ask the children to create one. A good speaking and listening resource which can encourage children to talk in pairs, groups or as a class and help to develop self-awareness and confidence.
Taking Care of Yourself Worksheets KS1
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Taking Care of Yourself Worksheets KS1

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An activity linked to wellbeing, PSHE and body and mind. 8 worksheets with 2 activities per sheet. Children consider the questions, talk with a friend or small group and then write their answers. Questions: What makes a healthy and unhealthy diet? How can I look after my teeth? How do I keep clean and fresh? What exercise can I do inside and outside? How do I keep safe on the computer and on my phone? How can I stay safe out and about? What do I do if I see someone being bullied? What if I am the one being bullied? If I am unhappy what should I do? Why should I look after my property and other peoples? How do I keep my hair healthy and clean? How do I take care of my clothes?
Recycling Sorting Game EYFS KS1
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Recycling Sorting Game EYFS KS1

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A pack of resources for your topic on Recycling. The game is based on 4 colour bins - blue, brown, black and pink lidded. There is an example sheet for each of the bins showing 9 items that are allowed in each colour bin. There are blank templates where children can draw things that go in each bin or cut and paste from the bank of colour pictures included. Finally there are large versions of each colour bin - 2 to a page. Children could play a practical sorting game where they sort the colour cards and put them under the correct colour bin. Laminate the resources for your displays and to resuse.
Well Being Posters to Design
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Well Being Posters to Design

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3 pages of ideas to inspire children to make their own well-being posters. Link to your work on Body and Mind, emotions, friends, Mental Health awareness, Anti - Bullying and ourselves. Each page shows colour ideas with phrases or words that relate to well - being. There is a black and white template included for children to use to create some of their own ideas on.
Catch Phrase Game Citizenship KS2
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Catch Phrase Game Citizenship KS2

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10 sets of 4 colour cards in this Catch Phrase Game where pupils work out from the pictures what the phrase /sign or idiom might mean. The theme is citizenship and involves things like looking after our planet and environment as well as our responsibilities to look after ourselves and others. There is a suggested answer sheet but the pictures can be interpreted in different ways and make for good discussions as well as speaking and listening. Extend by asking your pupils to each come up with a picture card themselves with a given theme e.g. recycling. This makes a great display and assembly!
People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 2
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People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 2

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Set 2 in this caricature Quiz. A colourful quiz where pupils work out where the 14 characters are from and then match the countries to the flags. The background to the picture characters give some clues and the pupils could carry out some research to help them if necessary. An answer grid is included for the pupils to record on. The answer sheet is also included. This activity is fun in small groups and against the clock. Pupils can also cut and match the people and the flags. A great start to learning about other countries, landmarks and cultures.