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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
15 Handwriting Patterns to Trace EYFS
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15 Handwriting Patterns to Trace EYFS

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15 worksheets for children to use to practice their handwriting and fine motor control. Each sheet has a different theme. Laminate and use with dry markers in your writing corner too.
14 Pencil Control Mazes
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14 Pencil Control Mazes

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14 designs of mazes of different complexity. Great for improving pencil control and concentration. You could also enlarge and use with other media than pencils, such as paint.
Word Endings Ending with 'LL' Worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'LL' Worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘ll’ at the end of words. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols / pictures and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words that end with ‘ll’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Animal Rhyming Words with Symbols
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Animal Rhyming Words with Symbols

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A rhyming pairs activity with an animal link. 2 worksheets in colour and the same replicated in black and white. Children look at the pictures and find rhyming pairs. The idea is then to find the correct words from the bottom of the page and write them in the list. The first one is done for them on each worksheet - doe and crow and moose and goose. Boardmaker licenced
On the Farm Words and Symbols Activities
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On the Farm Words and Symbols Activities

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3 Farm worksheets suitable for SEND and KS1. Each worksheet comes in colour and black and white. Children can label the things that can be found on the farm using the words underneath. There are 12 pictures / symbols on each page. These can be duplicated and cut out to make matching pairs. Children can use the key vocabulary to write about the Farm or to make a list. The blank space on the worksheets could also be used for drawings, stories or poems. Pictures and symbols could also be enlarged and used for visual aids or displays. Boardmaker licence
Palindromes Spelling Fun with Symbols
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Palindromes Spelling Fun with Symbols

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3 worksheets to support children with their spelling and learning about Palindromes. Symbols are used which give support for SEND pupils. (Boarmaker licenced) Sheet 1 shows 16 words that are spelt the same backwards and forwards. Children write out the words and see what they notice when spelling them forwards and backwards. Sheet 2 asks children to choose a word to complete the sentences. Sheet 3 asks children to underline the palindromes in the lists given.
My New Year Goals with Symbols
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My New Year Goals with Symbols

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This accessible resource is designed to help SEND and KS1 children reflect on the new year and set simple, achievable goals. The templates are a useful whole school resource. Using symbols and visuals, children can choose, draw, or write their goals, such as “Be a good friend” or “Learn something new.” The resource supports choice-making, goal-setting, and personal expression. Perfect for fostering self-awareness, motivation, and fun in the classroom or at home! There are 3 differentiated worksheets in colour and in black and white. Children are invited to use the symbols to help them choose 2 or 3 goals for the New Year and draw/write these. Children use the lined writing frame to write their goals. Children have 3 boxes in which they can draw or write their goals. Worksheet is a writing or drawing frame. Boardmaker licenced.
ME and my Emotions Lesson Plan KS1/SEND
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ME and my Emotions Lesson Plan KS1/SEND

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A set of resources linked to Feelings, Ourselves and Me. Useful to support children in recognising different feelings and emotions, improving their vocabulary and emotional intelligence. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker symbol licenced. The lesson pack includes: A lesson plan including objectives, activities, resources, assessment and extension ideas. Worksheets 1 to 4 where children have the opportunity to draw emotions, label them and complete sentences to express their emotions.
Speaking and Listening Quiz EYFS / SEN
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Speaking and Listening Quiz EYFS / SEN

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What am I thinking of? A fun, colourful quiz to engage your children in speaking, listening and thinking. Instructions are included with this resource. Children are asked questions without giving away the name of the object in the picture and they guess / or locate the answer on the grid. There are 3 sets of pictures which could be used as 3 different activities or as one depending on your children and their concentration levels. As children get used to the idea of the quiz, you can begin to engage them in asking the questions. A great treat too, for end of term or the beginning of a new term.
Months of the Year Symbol Sorting
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Months of the Year Symbol Sorting

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. This resource includes colour flashcards of the months of the year with 8 to an A4 page. Cut and laminate these for sorting activities and to add to displays. There is a colour and black and white version of the worksheet where the 12 months are included. These small cards can be cut out and sequenced. The black and white ones can be coloured in. Add to class displays or individual symbol boards. The final page shows a template sheet where children can add their own pictures to the months of the year.
The Shopping Basket Flashcards /Visuals
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The Shopping Basket Flashcards /Visuals

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A set of 5 pages of colour flashcards related to the lovely story by John Burningham ‘The Shopping Basket’. Most images are symbols with some pictures. Flashcards include the animals in the story, the food on the shopping list, characters and ordinal numbers. These cards can be used in a range of ways such as matching up the animals with the foods, sequencing the story, ordering the numbers - the cards can also enhance any display work. Other activities could include a Scavenger hunt around school, food sorting and talking, story mapping, role play and creative art work such as a collage shopping basket. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 1
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Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 1

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6 sheets where children practice their fine motor skills by tracing over the patterns. Children pair the objects e.g. take the cat to the milk or the rain cloud to the umbrella. There are 3 designs of worksheet with 2 versions - straight lines and wavy lines.
Cutting Skills with Circles  Fine Motor
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Cutting Skills with Circles Fine Motor

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8 worksheets each showing 6 colour circles for children to draw round and cut out. An activity designed to encourage fine motor development and scissor skills. The circles are all colour and contain pictures / patterns or round objects. Extend this activity by printing out the sheets twice, cutting out the shapes and using them in your 2D shape work e.g. for matching activities or games.
My trip to Space with Symbols
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My trip to Space with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to Space. One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols. Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words. Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip. Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
Me and My Feelings SEND and KS1
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Me and My Feelings SEND and KS1

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A resource designed with SEND pupils in mind that works well too, for KS1 children. Links to PSHE, Me, Ourselves, Emotions, Anti - Bullying week, Behaviour Management, Communication, as well as speaking and listening, reading and writing. Sheet 1 shows 24 colour pictures with emotion words written above. Sheet 2 shows 24 black and white pictures with words around it. Pupils can identify the facial expressions and find the correct matching words. There is more than one option for this e.g. glad and happy might apply equally well to the same picture. Sheets 3 -8, each show 4 black and white pictures and children can write a word, phrase or sentence to describe the feelings or emotions.
Winter Scavenger Hunt EYFS KS1 SEND
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Winter Scavenger Hunt EYFS KS1 SEND

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A fun scavenger hunt for young children and / or SEND pupils using symbols. There is a black and white and colour version of the scavenger recording sheet. Children can tick off the things they find. There are 10 things to find. There is a page of simple riddles that go with each picture and provide clues. You can choose to use these or not depending on your children and their abilities. Use real objects if available for your scavenger hunt, or soft toys e.g squirrel and snowman. Alternatively, or as well as, cut out the large flashcards, laminate and tie/tape these up around the outside area for children to find. Finish with the hot chocolate and then you may want to reward your class with the real thing as a treat for finding everything on the scavenger list.
Songs and Rhymes Choosing Boards EYFS SEND
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Songs and Rhymes Choosing Boards EYFS SEND

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These 3 choosing boards provide a visual and interactive way for children to express their preferences and actively participate in selecting songs and rhymes for music time. Each sheet/board shows 12 well known songs and rhymes. The resource can enhance children’s communication skills, promote independence, and create a sense of ownership over the learning experience. Examples of pictures range from “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to “Humpty Dumpty,” “Five Little Ducks,” “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” and “Hickory Dickory Dock.” The colourful pictures make it simple for children to make their selections and participate in rhymes and songs during music time. The resource has a mix of symbols and pictures(Boardmaker Licenced).
Fine Motor Skills Shape Sheets
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Fine Motor Skills Shape Sheets

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A set of shapes for children to improve their cutting skills. There are 11 large shapes and 2 pages showing small shapes which can be used for assessment.
Timetable Picture Cards
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Timetable Picture Cards

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An early activity for the new school year to familiarise children with their new timetables. A set of picture cards for children to make their own timetables for their new school year / class. Pictures can be coloured in. A blank weekly template is an idea added where children can draw / write their timetable or cut and paste the words/pictures onto. Supports pupils with learning difficulties to structure their day and understand / follow a routine.