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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.
Oursleves and Our World PPT KS1
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Oursleves and Our World PPT KS1

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A colour PPT presentation for children linked to topics such as Ourselves, Me, Our World, Keeping Healthy and PSHE. The 15 slides encourage children to think about and talk about how they can take care of themselves and the planet. Extend by asking children to design a poster on the theme Ourselves and our World.
Staying Safe in the Sun Activities
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Staying Safe in the Sun Activities

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Activities for EYFS/KS1 and SEND pupils with a Science theme. There is a colour poster showing symbols connected to staying safe in the sun. Children can discuss these and label them. The same poster is also in black and white for children to colour in and label. Children can fill in sheet 3 with as many ways of staying safe in the sun that they can think of. They can draw or write in the writing frame. Next is a simple poem to share with your class called ‘Having fun in the sun’. Children can listen out for symbols or pictures shown in the posters. Then, they can write their own poem or story in the template given. For a complete lesson, add props such as sun hats, sun cream and sun glasses and children can handle these and use their senses. Boardmaker licenced
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.
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.
Let's Talk about Road Safety Power Point
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Let's Talk about Road Safety Power Point

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A power point presentation to share with young children encouraging them to talk about keeping safe and road safety as well as observing sings all around. Slides 1 to 4 show colour images and words that children can name and discuss their meaning. Slide 5 can be printed off as a worksheet and asks the children to write about how to cross the road safely. Slide 6 is a table of some of the vocabulary the children could use in their writing or learn as part of their topic work. Slide 7 is a colouring sheet - children can colour this in or use it as a stimulus for making their own Road Safety doodle sheet or poster. Link this work to any topic on safety, ourselves or transport.
How do I Feel? Communication Cards
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How do I Feel? Communication Cards

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A set of communication cards for young children or SEND children. There are two versions . These children shown are all boys (Girls version to follow in future). Set 1 and 2 show boys sharing how they feel when unwell. Set 3 and 4 shows pictures of what can be done to support them. The last page is a blank template for you to use.
Copycat Yoga Pairs Card Game
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Copycat Yoga Pairs Card Game

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Early years and KS1 children enjoy this game where they find pairs of cards and attempt to copy the Yoga poses. There are 10 pairs of colour cards to cut out and laminate and then they can be reused. Link with your PE or Mindfulness lessons. Children could also draw or paint based on the Yoga cats showing movement.
Behaviour Management Cards EYFS / SEN
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Behaviour Management Cards EYFS / SEN

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This resource is a set of 32 colour cards for Communication or Behaviour Management. Each card shows a bear indicating what they want. Cut out the cards and laminate them. Add a key ring with the child’s name on to personalise it. Punch a hole through the red dots for your key ring to go through. Choose the cards that are relevant to the child and those activities that you can offer if they request them at the time e.g if food not available to them don’t include the food and drink cards - or have these on a seperate key ring for snack / meal times. There is a blank template of cards for you to make your own relevant to your child’s needs.
Keeping Safe Discussion Cards KS1
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Keeping Safe Discussion Cards KS1

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18 flashcards in colour and black and white with a Safety theme. Designed to be used as discussion cards around keeping safe and hazards all around. The cards come 2 to a sheet and sheets can be used as worksheets for children to discuss, colour, cut out, write about and display.
People, Jobs and Leisure Cards
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People, Jobs and Leisure Cards

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30 photograph cards showing people, family, occupations and leisure time. These are a useful speaking and listening set of cards. The cards can be grouped in different ways e.g. 3 images of a family, 3 of Santa or grouped in terms of female, male or musicians, outdoor workers etc. A good resource for those learning to speak a language or on discussions around People who help us, Ourselves or World of Work.
Well-Being Classroom Bunting Banner
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Well-Being Classroom Bunting Banner

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10 pages with 2 ‘flags’ to a page make up this classroom display bunting banner. Each ‘flag’ contains a message or phrase such as inspire, be brave, dream big and wake up and be awesome. Children will be inspired by this to create their own bunting and positive messages.
Wellbeing Cards for KS1
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Wellbeing Cards for KS1

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5 colour sheets with 8 wellbeing cards on each to cut out. Each card shows an activity to discuss with children when thinking about their wellbeing and what they can do to support their wellbeing. Cut and laminate the cards and they can then be a lasting reusable resource or added to a wellbeing display. Children could work in pairs or with an adult to consider which of the cards would suit them and which they would not be interested in. They can make 2 piles. If there are other activities children come up with, then they could make some more cards of their own. Links to behaviour regulation. May be valuable too, for SEND children.
Taking Care of ME and My Planet
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Taking Care of ME and My Planet

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This resource has 36 cards to cut out and discuss with children. The theme starts with ways in which we take care of ourselves and stretches outwards to cover ways in which we can take care of our world. The cards can be used to make posters too, and there is a poster design idea on the first page of the resource to stimulate children. Cards can be sorted into ME and My World too.
Feelings Picture Card Sets
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Feelings Picture Card Sets

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9 sets of colour cards for your topic work on Feelings or Emotions or Healthy Lifestyles. Each picture is on a Lego background. Sets include Lego people, Cartoon and Emoji images. Suitable for a range of ages and Special Needs Pupils giving them a choice of their preferred characters for their work or to represent their emotions.
Time to Talk about Feelings KS2 Card Set
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Time to Talk about Feelings KS2 Card Set

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This resource for KS2, “Time to Talk about Feelings,” includes 12 sheets, each with 8 colourful cards focusing on a wide range of emotions such as unhappy, sad, angry, proud, happy, afraid, frustrated, tired, cross, sorry, and many more. The cards feature diverse images representing different ages, genders, and cultures, making them inclusive and relatable. Children can use these cards to discuss emotions as a class, in pairs, or in small groups. Suggested activities could include role- play, sorting emotions, creating sentences or stories based on a chosen card, and adding speech bubbles to express the characters feelings. Children could use art materials to represent emotions and match key emotion words to pictures. Links to Me, Ourselves, PSHE, Feelings and Emotions, Speaking and Listening and Emotional Regulation.
Empower:ED Embrace the New School Year
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Empower:ED Embrace the New School Year

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20 discussion cards to share with your children on their return to school or as part of your PSHE work. The first card welcomes the children back to school. Each card is in colour and has it’s own message such as: It’s OK to make a mistake and Be Proud of yourself. The cards cover diversity, empathy and self esteem and make good visual aids. Suitable for KS1 and KS2 and for group work or whole class work. A good use of the cards is to use as a basis for an assembly or to add to displays.
20 Thoughts of the Day PPT KS2
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20 Thoughts of the Day PPT KS2

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Link this PPT to any topic on Ourselves, About Me and /or Mental Health. There are 20 slides that you could use daily or as a complete PSHE lesson where children can talk together in pairs, groups or as a class. Children can consider what messages they get from the slides. They could go on to do some written work or to design their own posters around mental health.
Exploring Emotions: A Visual Guide to Feelings
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Exploring Emotions: A Visual Guide to Feelings

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This resource provides a comprehensive tool to support emotional literacy in KS1 and KS2, seamlessly integrating key aspects of the curriculum. The resources come in colour and are duplicated in black and white. There is a planning sheet included outlining 7 activity ideas for using the resources. Through activities like storytelling, role-play, and matching, children practice speaking and listening skills as they discuss and act out emotions. Writing tasks linked to the cards enhance written expression, while reading exercises focus on recognizing and understanding emotional vocabulary. The resource also promotes vocabulary learning, as children match words to emotions and scenarios. By exploring emotions visually and through words, children gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence. The resource can be used as a unit of work or dipped in and out of to support PSHE topics and themes around Ourselves and Mental Health.
People and their Occupations with Symbols
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People and their Occupations with Symbols

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Overview: This resource is designed to support KS1 teachers and those working with SEND students by providing a range of worksheets and planning materials focused on jobs, occupations, and people who help us. The resource includes symbols and images to make learning accessible and engaging for learners. Worksheets: 10 Worksheets: These worksheets are divided into 5 sets, each with two parts. Sheet 1: Contains both words and pictures of various jobs and occupations. Sheet 2: Features only pictures of jobs and occupations. Children are tasked with adding the missing words to match the images. Each page shows 15 different jobs or occupations. Planning Sheet: 6 Lesson Ideas: This planning sheet offers a structured approach to teaching the content. Each lesson plan includes: Activity: Detailed description of the planned activity. Aims: Clear learning objectives for the lesson. Resources Needed: A list of materials and resources required for each lesson. Black and White: The worksheets are provided in black and white, which can be beneficial for children who find colour distracting or who require visual simplicity. Citizenship and People Who Help Us: The content is linked to broader themes such as citizenship and understanding the roles of people who help us in our community. Boardmaker licenced.