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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.
Alphabet Colouring Mats EYFS
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Alphabet Colouring Mats EYFS

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Colouring mats where children can also match up the letters / sounds to the pictures. 1 mat shows upper case letters and 1 shows lower case letters. There is a black and white version and a colour version of each mat.
Alphabet Colouring Book Sheets EYFS
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Alphabet Colouring Book Sheets EYFS

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A complete collection of alphabet sheets to make into a fun colouring book for young children learning their letters and sounds. Each letter of the alphabet has a collection of relevant pictures e.g. E is a collection of eggs and V is a set of vegetables. Children trace or colour in the letters and the pictures. When completed, this makes a lovely alphabet frieze for the classroom or writing area.
Incy Wincy Spider Rhyme Cards EYFS
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Incy Wincy Spider Rhyme Cards EYFS

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Children will enjoy joining in with this popular nursery rhyme with the support of these cards. There are black and white cards which children can colour in and trace over the words or write onto. There are colour cards that children can read the words or write onto. Cut out the cards for sequencing, sorting and matching games.
Letter A Label, Write, Colour EYFS/ KS1
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Letter A Label, Write, Colour EYFS/ KS1

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3 worksheets for children learning about the letter Aa. 1- Colour pictures for children to label / write underneath 2. Black and white version for children to colour in and write the words 3. Back and white worksheet showing pictures and the words in a dotted form for the children to trace over. Links to alphabet, phonics, writing and handwriting.
Letter B Label, Write, Colour EYFS / KS1
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Letter B Label, Write, Colour EYFS / KS1

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3 worksheets for children learning about the letter Bb. 1- Colour pictures for children to label / write underneath 2. Black and white version for children to colour in and write the words 3. Back and white worksheet showing pictures and the words in a dotted form for the children to trace over. Links to alphabet, phonics, writing and handwriting.
Alphabet Letters to colour cut and match EYFS KS1
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Alphabet Letters to colour cut and match EYFS KS1

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All the letters of the alphabet in capital form in colour and black and white. Useful for cutting out for your display or phonics work. Children can also use as worksheets where they colour and cut out the letters and match them. Useful as a handwriting activity where children can trace inside the black and white letters with a range of media. Enlarge for larger display letters or visual aids.
Make a List 5 Early Writing Worksheets EYFS & KS1
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Make a List 5 Early Writing Worksheets EYFS & KS1

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5 worksheets where children use the pictures to help them to name and write things they might see e.g. in the home or at the seaside. Each sheet has a topic or theme: Summer Holidays My Home Shapes I know Animals I know Under the Sea There are 2 sheets to a page, with one colour and one black and white version of the writing frames.
Tennis Word Search + Activities EYFS KS1
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Tennis Word Search + Activities EYFS KS1

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A simple word search for children with a tennis theme. There are 6 tennis related words to find and an answer sheet included. There is a template border sheet for children to write, paste or draw in. There is a word and picture matching sheet showing the 6 words from the word search.
Toys 8 Phonics Sheets EYFS and KS1
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Toys 8 Phonics Sheets EYFS and KS1

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8 worksheets in black and white with a toys and phonics link. Children name the toys, say the sounds and write the letters and sentences. Included sounds: b, c, d, h, k, s and t.
Alphabet Matching Game EYFS
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Alphabet Matching Game EYFS

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Children will enjoy tracing the letters and colouring in these alphabet cards. Make it into a game where children cut out the letters, put them into alphabetical order and match them. Children can work in pairs or small groups with a set of letters each.
Writing Corner ABC Writing Cards EYFS KS1
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Writing Corner ABC Writing Cards EYFS KS1

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A set of cards with a camera theme for your phonics and handwriting work. Each camera / card has a picture / photograph, colouring pictures and letters to overwrite. Encourages fine motor and pencil control. Activity Idea Cut and laminate the cards and add dry markers. Place these in the writing corner for children to use, wipe and reuse. Extension Useful little homework task for when you are teaching about a specific letter of the alphabet.
Exploring Sounds with Flowers  EYFS / KS1
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Exploring Sounds with Flowers EYFS / KS1

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This lesson plan offers a fun approach to teaching the alphabet and phonics to young children, with a Flower or Garden theme. There is a planning sheet with suggestions for using the resources provided. These include a sheet for each letter of the alphabet, showing a flower with 7 petals and 7 pictures beginning with the given sound. There is a blank flower on each page that the children can draw in or write the words corresponding to the pictures. The first sheet is coloured in as an example to share with children. This is based on the letter S and shows written words corresponding to the pictures. Creating a Learning Display: The culminating Class Alphabet Garden display suggested in the planning, serves as a visual reinforcement of the lessons learned, making the classroom an engaging learning environment.
Back to School Labelling Sheets
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Back to School Labelling Sheets

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A Back to School resource where children name and label the pictures related to school. Pictures include books, art materials, school bags, exercise books and stationary. There are 4 black and white sheets and the same 4 sheets are also included in colour. As an extension, you may want to duplicate and cut out the colour pictures to make a fun matching game. Suitable for KS1 and EYFS.
Bundle of Phonics Resources EYFS and KS1
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Bundle of Phonics Resources EYFS and KS1

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A bumper bundle of phonics resources for EYFS and KS1. There are 7 sounds included: B, S, C, T, R, K and D. Letter P is a free resource available on this site. Each sound has a colour worked example sheet showing pictures of things beginning with the given sound and words written on for labels. There are then 6 worksheets for each sound showing black and white pictures for children to colour in and label.
Fantasy Story Land Characters EYFS/ KS1
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Fantasy Story Land Characters EYFS/ KS1

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This literacy resource is designed for EYFS and KS1, focusing on story creation, speaking and listening, and creative writing. It features a colour poster of ‘Fantasy Land’, complete with princesses, fairies, dragons, castles, houses, and a pirate ship. A black-and-white version of the poster is also provided for children to colour in. Additionally, each of the 20 images from the poster is available on individual worksheets in both colour and black-and-white formats, allowing for personalised colouring activities. Children can use these images to inspire and create their own stories, either individually or in groups, fostering creativity and enhancing their storytelling and communication skills. Children can create their own posters of ‘Fantasy Land’ or add to a large scale class display.
Welcome Back to School KS1 Topic Work
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Welcome Back to School KS1 Topic Work

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This literacy activity pack is designed to support SEND and KS1 children linking in with a topic on School, or as they return to school. The resource includes colour and black and white flashcards featuring 12 school-related symbols/pictures to support learning. The pack contains four worksheets based on the 12 words shown in the flashcards. Activities include, sharing a poem and a short story about school and finding the 12 key words; putting the words into alphabetical order; writing or tracing words; finding missing words and underlining key words in text. This activity pack is a fun and educational way to help young learners develop their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Boardmaker licenced.
The School Bus Poem and Worksheets KS1
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The School Bus Poem and Worksheets KS1

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“The School Bus” resource consists of a poem and two engaging worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 children. The poem is divided into two parts: the first part features a black-and-white illustration of a sad bus, symbolizing the end of the school year and the loneliness of summer; the second part showcases a colourful, happy bus filled with children, representing the joy of returning to school. This resource links to a variety of themes such as poems, change, feelings, transportation and the school experience. The first worksheet encourages children to listen to the poem and fill in the missing words, reinforcing their listening and comprehension skills. The second worksheet involves listening to the poem and answering multiple-choice questions, further enhancing their understanding and critical thinking.
Capital Letter Sorting Cards EYFS KS1
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Capital Letter Sorting Cards EYFS KS1

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3 sets of sorting cards for children to make into sets. Children can sort the letters into vowels and consonants and put them into alphabetical order. They could sort all the letters of the same colour, same sound or same texture, all the shiny letters, coloured letters or wooden letters. Duplicate and laminate for matching games that you can use over again.