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.
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.
Engage your KS1 and EYFS children with these 7 sheets where children colour in black-and-white pictures of football scenes to match the colourful originals -perfect for links to Sports Day.
Here are 10 posters showing ideas for your demarcated areas in the nursery or Early Learners Classrooms.
Outside area
Sand and Water Play
Imaginative area
Construction area
Music area
Writing table
Creative area
Nature area
Book corner
Useful for parents and child minders too.
A simple lesson plan for introducing children to the Olympics and the 5 Olympic Rings. The idea is that the children create their own rings and then use these as the basis for fun activities.
The lesson plan includes objectives, resources required,4 activity ideas and a conclusion.
Activities:
Create the Olympic Rings
Ring Toss Game
Olympic Ring Relay Race
Musical Rings
Page 1 shows an outline of 5 rings that children can trace, cut out and decorate.
A set of five lessons on hand care crafted for SEND children (and suitable for EYFS and KS1), emphasizing sensory exploration, using visual symbolism, and interactive learning.
Here, children learn about hand hygiene, but also about kindness, empathy, and the value of self-care.
The resource contains a unit of work with 5 activities and includes activities, objectives, materials required, steps involved and the teacher support required.
Through tactile experiences, colour contrasts in symbols, and role-play scenarios, children are offered a multi-sensory approach, catering to varied learning needs.
The lessons provide children with the skills and knowledge to undertake their own hand care, fostering a sense of autonomy.
The 15 colour and black & white symbols serve as visual cues, reinforcing memory and association.
The role-playing activities emphasize kind actions with hands, guiding children towards empathetic interactions and promoting positive social behaviour.
The lessons are modular and can be tailored to suit individual children’s requirements, pacing, and comfort levels.
Boardmaker Licenced.
The set of 5 lessons based on Looking after Hair, has an emphasis on Sensory Exploration.
Incorporating sensory exploration into hair care lessons offers SEND children an engaging learning experience.
The lessons promote personal care skills and are designed with the learning needs of SEND children in mind.
The resources include lesson plans with objectives, suggested materials, steps and teacher support required. There are 2 sets of symbol cards, each showing 15 cards. Set 1 is in colour and set 2 is in black and white.
The approach focuses on understanding hair care basics to engaging in role-play activities.
Through hands-on activities, children are encouraged to take an active role in personal care, fostering a sense of independence.
The modular nature of the lessons allows teachers to adapt and modify based on individual classroom needs, resources, and children’s preferences.
Boardmaker Licenced.
Let your children step into the world of hygiene with a sensory twist tailored for SEND & EYFS learners. The focus is foot care.
The activity, includes a detailed lesson plan outlining objectives, materials, steps, and all the support a teacher might need to meet children’s needs.
With 15 symbol sets in both colour and black and white, this resource encourages children to begin to understand and explore the importance of foot care in a practical and engaging way.
The immersive experience of a foot spa combined with the tactile activity of a feely bag promotes sensory exploration.
Symbols can be coloured in, cut, laminated, matched as well as used in discussions or displays.
Boardmaker licenced.
The "Clothes Bumper Resource Pack " is tailored for educators working with SEND, KS1 , and EYFS children. The resource pack aligns with a thematic focus on clothing, getting dressed, and its cross-curricular connections. Use as a unit of work or take from the resources for relevant lessons.
Contents of the Resource Pack: 3 Planning Sheets
Objectives: Clearly defined goals to ensure structured and purposeful learning.
Resources: A list of required materials and tools for each activity.
Activity Descriptions: Step-by-step breakdowns for each learning activity.
Adult Support Needed: Guidelines on how staff can aid and facilitate each activity.
11 Activity Ideas : These include links with a range of subjects e.g.
Science: Exploration of different materials used in clothing.
Literacy: Phonics, spelling, and storytelling exercises revolving around clothing themes.
Mathematics: Practical applications e.g. money through buying and selling clothing items.
80 Colour Picture Symbols:
Symbols related to clothing, ready to be cut out. They can be laminated for durability and reuse in various activities and games.
Worksheets: These are designed to align with the activity ideas.
The inclusion of symbols and visual aids caters to a diverse range of learning styles, ensuring that children with SEND can equally benefit and engage with the content.
Boardmaker licenced.
A bundle of Yoga cards for teaching kids Yoga and / or for display. Cats cards are great for younger children who respond really well to these.
Links to Mindfulness and Wellbeing as well as PE, Movement and Dance.
A bundle of cross curricular resources for EYFS and KS1 with a Sports / Tennis theme.
Included are flash cards, Sports certificate templates, literacy and maths activities.
There is also a great end of year Catch Phrase game with a Sports Theme.