‘Unravelling the Unusual’ is a unit of work for Key Stage 1 children using a collection of black and white picture resources. There are 10 pages, with 12 pictures on each page. Each picture is unusual in some way and can be classed in different ways such as silly, useless or wrong. Examples include the bucket with holes, the train with square wheels, a fingerless glove and a child riding a donkey back to front. The activities included are engaging and are designed to develop speaking, listening, writing, and creative thinking skills. The Unit of Work provided is in a table format detailing 7 suggested activities, their objectives, the resources needed, and step-by-step instructions for implementation.

A fun activity linked to both Animals and Bible Stories. There are 20 pairs of animals to prepare for their journey on Noah’s Ark. One of each pair is in colour. The other is black and white. Children colour these in to make matching animal pairs. They can also trace over the dotted lines of the names of the animals. When all of the animals are coloured, children can cut them out and play matching games such as Snap and Pairs. Print on thin card for best results. There are also cards to colour in and cut out for Noah and Noah’s Ark.

This unit of work is designed for Key Stage 1 and integrates literacy and phonics with maths concepts like sorting, pairing, and categorizing. Each lesson encourages children to recognize, sound out, and spell simple words, with a specific focus, mostly, on CVC words and children’s names -making the learning experience fun and engaging. Lessons include cutting and sorting colour character cards into alphabetical order by name; drawing, writing or pasting characters under their names; finding a name for each letter of the alphabet in the word search; sharing a short story and answering comprehension questions, as well as finding hidden names in lines of letters. There are 5 lessons and each of these are outlined in the Unit of work with clear objectives, step-by-step activities, resources needed and assessment opportunities.

A fun lesson, or unit of work based around festive food characters that each have their own character, rhyme and culminating in a charming story. This resource is created around 8 food cartoon characters that you might find on your Christmas dinner plate. Each character comes in colour cards or black and white cards for the children to colour in. Included are Stella Sprout, Percy Pudding and Tulula Turkey and more. There is a sheet where the character names are written under the black and white characters for children to trace over. There is also a little rhyme to go with each character. Finally, there is a story: A Merry Feast: The Christmas Adventures of the Kitchen Friends. This is a charming story to share and to act out as part of a festive assembly or Christmas play. As an extension activity, children could create their own festive food characters.

This Planning Resource pack encourages Speaking and Listening through discussion, rhyme, story, non - ficiton, and a range of activities. It is suitable for EYFS and KS1. Children can offer explanations for why things might (or do) happen, making use of recently introduced vocabulary from stories, non-fiction, and rhymes. The first page is a comprehensive planning overview with 7 lessons, objectives, activities, resources included and assessment ideas. Activities include non – fiction – farm animals; Story sequencing, Rhymes, Celebrating Christmas and Understanding change. The materials include worksheets and word lists and relevant suggestions for books such as ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ (Eric Carle) for sequencing and ‘If you give a mouse a cookie’ (Laura Numeroff) for introducing cause and effect. There are 11 worksheets to accompany your planning. Some symbols are included. Boardmaker Licenced.

This resource is designed to inspire a love of books in Key Stage 1 pupils while developing their understanding of literary classifications. Young learners distinguish between fiction and non-fiction and then delve deeper into genres and topics. Included is a planning sheet that outlines three lesson plans, complete with objectives, a list of necessary materials, activities, and follow-up suggestions to reinforce learning. There are two ready-made labels for fiction and non-fiction to facilitate a hands-on card sorting activity. Accompanying these are 10 pages, each featuring six diverse book covers in black and white, which can be cut out for an interactive classification game and a range of activities. Examples of book covers are ‘Learn to Play the Piano’, ‘I have a New Daddy’ and ‘My Book of Fairy Tales for 7 year olds’. Tailored for Key Stage 1 children, the book covers lend themselves to lots of speaking and listening and predicting. Follow up with sorting of real books and / or children can design their own book covers using the cards for inspiration. The resource is a useful addition to library skills and any celebrations around Books.

This Autumn resource is aimed at Early Years (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) children through the magic of storytelling, creativity, and literacy. The resource is based on an original story about a curious young boy named Sam and his magical paintbrush. Story Overview: In this tale, children will follow the adventures of Sam and his newfound friend, Squirry Whip, as they explore the wonders of autumn. Sam’s magical paintbrush brings their world to life, and together, they embark on a mission to create joy and happiness in their town. The story conveys the importance of friendship, creativity, and spreading happiness. Resource Highlights: Planning Sheet: There are seven lessons, each with objectives and the necessary resources outlined. Full and Simplified Story: The simplified version allows children to trace the text and colour in the illustration. Colouring Sheets: Children can colour in scenes from the story, bringing the characters and settings to life. Flashcards: These 12 flashcards provide a fun way for children to reinforce their phonics skills by matching, reading, and discussing key story-related words. Children can use the cards to tell the story in their own words. Comprehension Sheet: Assess comprehension and reading skills with the comprehension sheet containing eight questions based on the story. Word Search: Children can explore autumn-related vocabulary from the story in a word search activity, complete with answers. This activity can also serve as a springboard for creative writing and poetry. Pattern Creation: This lesson is based on the zig zags and swirls in the story.

A cross-curricular topic on animals. This theme links to literacy, art and number and offers a chance for children to broaden their understanding of the world around them. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. This bumper pack includes 10 worksheets. Parrot Colour by Numbers: A fun way to mix mathematics and art, as children use numbers as cues to create an animal masterpiece. Animal Sudoku: Challenges logical reasoning while having fun. A Party in the Jungle Story - read and answer/write the questions. Animal Facts: Read and handwrite the animal facts then answer the questions. Word Search: A game to reinforce vocabulary related to animals. 5 animal words to find. Answer sheet included. Animal Colouring Sheet: Children colour the animals to match the example or use their own designs and colours. Animal Poem: A captivating poem to share – An Animal Show. Guide children to craft their own poems. Writing Template: Stimulate thinking with a structured template for writing facts about animals or an animal of their choice. A Lion Maze: Enhance problem-solving skills with this maze. One in colour and one in black and white. Handwriting Sheet: Refine handwriting with focused practice on the initial letters of 5 animals. Then children overwrite a fun fact about each animal. Use as a unit or work or dip in to support your work on animals, habitats, literacy, art or number.

A cross-curricular topic on animals, with a focus on tigers. This theme links to literacy and number and offers a chance for children to broaden their understanding of the world around them. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. This bumper pack includes 10 worksheets. Tiger Sudoku: Challenges logical reasoning while having fun. Story Read and Answer: A tiger tale to read and share and answer comprehension questions. Tiger Facts: Read about tiger facts and encourage children to answer the questions. Word Search: A game to reinforce vocabulary related to tigers. 5 words to find. Tiger Colouring Sheet: Children colour the tiger to match the example or use their own design and colour. Tigers Tale Poem: A captivating acrostic poem. Guide children to craft their own poem using the initial letters of “Tiger a cat”. Writing Template: Stimulate thinking with a structured template for writing 8 facts about tigers and writing about tigers in general. Tiger Maze: Enhance problem-solving skills with this maze. One in colour and one in black and white. Tiger Colour by Numbers: A fun way to mix mathematics and art, as children use numbers as cues to create a tiger masterpiece. Handwriting Sheet: Refine handwriting with focused practice on the letters ‘t’ and ‘T’ and tiger-related words. Use as a unit or work or dip in to support your work on animals or Tigers, literacy or number.

Set 5 in this story collection invites children to share in 5 new, original short tales. Each of these five tales holds a unique message and sparks thinking, speaking, listening, and creative writing. Links to PSHE and Citizenship and Ourselves. There are colouring sheets included. “The Elephant with the Bad Memory” teaches our children that it’s not what you do or do not remember that is important, but what is in your heart that makes you truly special. “The Girl Who Loved Balloons” celebrates a little girl’s love of balloons and the enchanting things that happen when she shares them. “The Rainbow Unicorn” enchants our little ones with the magic of unicorns. The rainbow unicorn has a unique style that inspires others to be themselves. “Doris Duck and Her Two Little Ducklings” explores the importance of acceptance and diversity in a community. ‘‘The Owl that needed Glasses’’ is the final story, teaching children how even the wisest of us may need to seek and accept help. The magic of these stories will inspire creative writing among children. Let them create their sequels, alternative endings, or even design new characters and adventures.

Autumn’s here and here is a collection of 5 short stories to inspire your children. The tales are perfect for story time, end-of-day reading, and linking with literacy, reading, and creative writing. They also touch on themes of seasons and feelings, making them relevant and relatable for the children. The Lonely Scarecrow: A story about loneliness and friendship. The Fox and the Acorn: A lesson in growth and nature. The Squirrel That Slept Too Long: The importance of preparation and timing. The Windy Day: A fun look at the effects of a breezy autumn day (Follow up with kite making of your own). Adrian Mouse and the Special Pumpkin: A tiny mouse finds a very special autumn home.

Introduce your children to five enchanting space-themed stories that will ignite their curiosity and inspire their creativity, reading and writing. Meet Rosie, the endearing three-legged alien, as she learns to believe in herself and overcome her challenges. Celebrate Happy Mother’s Day with Zandy and his mother, showing love knows no planetary boundaries. Venture into the far reaches of the galaxy with Stella the Space Baby, who learns that she is named after the stars that shine in the night sky. Witness an Earth-loving alien in “The Alien Who Loved Earth,” a story about working together to make Earth a better place. Lastly, join Gerald’s Starry Adventures, where his imagination teaches Gerald that dreams can take you anywhere, even to the stars! Each story explores science and space through the magic of creative writing. Included are colouring sheets for each of the stories.

This resource is a collection of 5 original, short stories linked with ‘Ourselves’ topics and work around Feelings. The stories provide key lessons on interpersonal relationships and self-awareness for young children. The tales will enable children to relate stories to their own personal experiences as well as encouraging them to write their own creative tales. There is a colouring sheet for each story. Lottie’s Birthday Wish - Teach your children about gratitude, hope, and the true meaning of happiness with Lottie’s simple wishes. Fred Learns a Lesson - Embark on a journey with Fred as he discovers the importance of humility and self-reflection. Proud Peter Piglet - Through Peter’s adventures, children will unravel the essence of self-worth and the joy of genuine accomplishments. Bill Gets a New Baby - Dive into the complexities of sibling relationships, helping children understand change, jealousy, and ultimately, love. Florence and the Purrfect Touch - Through Florence’s bond with her cat, children will learn about empathy, gentleness, and the subtleties of care.

In this resource, teachers will find five engaging short stories designed to spark the imaginations and creative writing skills of their children. “George the Ghost” scares himself by reading spooky tales, “Hide and Squeak”, a fun-filled game in a haunted house, “Pip Wins First Place”, a tale of a little girl’s triumph in a Halloween costume contest, “Winnie Witch Learns to Fly”, the journey of a young witch mastering her first broomstick, “Trick or Treat at Halloween”, a lively Halloween night adventure. Alongside the stories, each tale is accompanied by a colouring sheet.

This is Set 4 in the collection of Creative Stories. This new compilation consists of five engaging stories that are sure to stimulate young minds and get their creative juices flowing. In “The Little Chef with a Big Idea”, children will learn about empathy and the joy of giving, as they follow the adventure of a thoughtful chef who goes above and beyond for his neighbour. “The Little Prince and the Rose” is a captivating tale that teaches lessons about friendship, growing up, and seeking wisdom in unexpected places. In “Santa Gets Stuck”, the magic of Christmas comes to life, illustrating the importance of perseverance and problem-solving in fun, festive circumstances. “Imelda and Cecilia and the Magic Shoes” is a story about friendship and discovery. Here, two best friends embark on an unexpected adventure at their ballet class, encouraging children to embrace the magic in everyday life. Finally, in “Patch the Dog Finds a New Playmate”, young readers will learn about overcoming loneliness, making friends, and the simple joys of playing and sharing. Each story in this collection provides opportunities for creative writing. Children can expand the narratives, explore different endings, or create their own stories inspired by these characters and themes. There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.

This is Set 2 in the collection of KS1 short stories designed to encourage budding little authors. This pack comprises five engaging and imaginative tales: “Saying Goodbye to Grandad”, “The Pig That Really Did Fly”, “The Girl Who Could Not Stop Smiling”, “Father Christmas Says Goodbye”, and “The Cow That Walked on Two Legs”. Each narrative has been written to stimulate children’s curiosity and encourage creative writing. The stories feature a range of characters and situations that children can relate to and learn from. Whether it’s exploring the concept of loss or goodbyes, celebrating uniqueness, or the magic of relentless positivity, each story imparts valuable life lessons in a gentle and fun manner. They offer prompts for children to elaborate, extend, or even create their own stories. There is a colouring sheet for each of the stories with a matching colour picture.

Encourage your KS1 children to dive into the wonderful world of creative writing with this fun story pack. This is Set 1 in the Collection. This collection features five original tales: “The Boy Who Could Not Stop Growing”, “The Princess and the Knight”, “Hide and Squeak”, “The Lonely Bear and the Magic Umbrella”, and “The Cat That Nobody Wanted”. Each story is thoughtfully written, with engaging plots that will stimulate your children’s imaginations and foster their creativity. The stories are good starting points for various writing activities, encouraging children to create their own tales, write sequels, or pen character descriptions. The stories also carry subtle moral lessons - from embracing individual differences to overcoming fear with friendship. There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.

This phonics teaching resource is an exploration of the initial sounds S, A, T, P, I, and N, tailored for early literacy learners. Included is a planning sheet with objectives and 4 activity ideas. There is a large colour flashcard for each of the initial sounds and these are colour coded to match in with the rest of the resources. A set of three worksheets for each letter is provided. The first worksheet includes 12 colour images representing words beginning with the specific sound. The same images are also provided in black and white, offering flexibility for different teaching needs. A set of 12 corresponding word cards are also included, enabling students to match words to pictures, enhancing their recognition and comprehension of each initial sound. Boardmaker licenced.

These five fun, original poems for KS1, accompanied by activities will captivate your children’s imagination and help to reassure them when starting back at school. “Lolly’s Lunchtime Lesson: A School Tale” Lolly learns that a friendship can start over a shared lunch! “A Purr-fect First Day at School” Lenny hides his kitten in his backpack to take to school “Molly Plays Hide and Seek” Molly hides behind the sofa on her first day of school “My First Day at School” School turns out to be fun after all! “Under the Stair and Behind the Bear” Penelope and her brother Gary, find their courage and nerve just in time for school!

This a set of planning and activities that includes learning objectives, resources and assessment. It uses Boardmaker symbols and is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced. The planning is based on the delightful book by Julia Donaldson. ‘The Hippo has a Hat’. The activities link to literacy - story, rhyme and handwriting. They also link in well with animals and clothing for your topic work. Activities include: Rhyme recognition and word matching, word tracing and drawing, creative arts and drama. You can use the planning and resources for a complete lesson or unit of work or dip in to Story sessions.