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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.
25 Games to Play with Hula Hoops
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25 Games to Play with Hula Hoops

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A compilation of 25 innovative and engaging hula hoop games which are fun and inclusive for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. There are 5 sets of games each with 5 games to play included: Games to play with hula hoops Teamwork games with hula hoops Inclusive games with hula hoops SEND games with hula hoops Pairs games with hula hoops The set comes with a user-friendly worksheet that allows children to devise their own hula hoop game either individually or in pairs or groups. Each of the 25 games comes with planning including objectives, resource and activities.
Words with AP Wordsearch and Worksheets
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Words with AP Wordsearch and Worksheets

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A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘AP’ to find: Cap, yap, map, happy, tap, nap, apple and chap. Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading. There is an answer sheet included. There are 2 worksheets: Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘AP’ words and write their answers. Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with ‘AP’. Boardmaker licenced.
Let's Explore the Letter Y Resource Pack
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Let's Explore the Letter Y Resource Pack

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This resource is designed for KS1, SEND and EYFS teachers to help children recognize, write, and understand the initial sound - the letter ‘Y.’ It includes seven black and white worksheets: letter formation practice, colour by numbers, matching rhyming picture pairs, join the dots, a word search, find and underline the ‘Y’ words in the ‘Yacht’ poem, and picture-sound matching. These activities promote fine motor skills, letter recognition, and phonemic awareness through multi-sensory learning. Teachers can integrate these printable worksheets into daily lessons, providing a fun way for children to learn the letter ‘Y’. Boardmaker licenced.
Prepositions Up and Down EYFS
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Prepositions Up and Down EYFS

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A fun way to teach, or consolidate children’s knowledge of Up and Down. There are 12 sets of card showing Up and Down and children decide which image is showing Up or Down. Cut out and laminate to make sets of cards for children to use and develop their speech and language skills.
Pencil Patterns EYFS and KS1
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Pencil Patterns EYFS and KS1

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Patterns to help with fine motor control and pencil skills. 40 different patterns, with 2 to a page. Patterns are within circle shapes. Cut out and laminate and add to your writing table / corner. Alternatively, children can use a wide range of media to complete the patterns such as finger paints, felt pens, paints with thick and thin brushes and plasticine. Link with your maths work on circle shapes.
50 Everyday Things to Sort EYFS / SEN
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50 Everyday Things to Sort EYFS / SEN

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Here are 50 practical ideas for your EYFS / KS1 or / and SEN pupils. These are all everyday things found in the home, school or garden. Each page shows 5 colour pictures with ideas for sorting. These pictures are good to cut out too and add to any jars or collections the children make. Arm yourself with sorting trays such as bun trays, jars, bags, egg boxes or draw inserts/cutlery trays. Children have a range of practical opportunities all around them for sorting in various ways including colour, shape, pattern, sets, texture, taste, smell and feel. ****Remember some items may be unsuitable for small children such as marbles, without careful supervision.
Shop Sorting Game and Worksheets EYFS KS1
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Shop Sorting Game and Worksheets EYFS KS1

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A colourful fun game for EYFS and KS1 and suitable too, for SEND. There are 8 shops to cut out - these come in a small size - 8 to a page and a large size - 2 to a page. There are 8 pictures of objects that match each shop to cut out e.g. 8 grocery items to match the grocery shop and 8 different kinds of books to match the book shop. Children work out which item can be purchased at which shop and make collections of pictures. There may be some duplications e.g. toothpaste can match with the grocery shop and the chemist. The game can be played in pairs or small groups or with 1 to 1 adult support. Lots of opportunities for discussion and speaking and listening. There are 3 worksheets for different abilities. Children write 4 items they can purchase at each shop. Children cut out and make pairs of items e.g. shoe shop and a pair of trainers. Children write the name of the shop or write a sentence about the shop and what you can buy there. Extend by adding prices to the items to have a shop corner or money game.
Bundle of Shopping Resources for EYFS / KS1
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Bundle of Shopping Resources for EYFS / KS1

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A collection of resources on to the theme of Shopping . There are 9 resources with a cross curricular link e.g to money, data handling, number, sorting, toys, food, list writing, labelling, maths gamse and comprehension. Something original here for all your children at different ability levels from early learners to KS1 and SEND children.
Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO
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Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO

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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.
Soft or Loud Sorting Cards for Infants
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Soft or Loud Sorting Cards for Infants

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This science resource is designed for young children to explore and understand the concept of sound through visual activities. The resource includes 3 pages, each featuring 6 colour cards that children can cut out and sort into categories based on the sound’s volume. The cards depict various sounds, helping children distinguish between “loud” and “soft” sounds. Examples include cards with images of loud sounds such as yelling people and a washing machine, alongside soft sounds like someone asleep and children whispering. Each page includes a mix of adjectives (e.g., yelling, whispering) and objects (e.g., drill, softball) to help children understand how different sounds can be categorized. In addition to the colour versions, there are black-and-white versions of the same sheets for children to colour in. This allows them to engage more deeply with the activity and reinforces their understanding of the concepts as they add their own colours to the pictures. This resource uses symbols and supports SEND children, EYFS and KS1. Boardmaker licenced.
20 Topic Boards with Boardmaker Symbols
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20 Topic Boards with Boardmaker Symbols

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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. There are 20 different topic boards using colour Boardmaker symbols. Each board has 10 symbols - 2 rows of 5. Topics covered are: Toys, Buildings, Chocolate, Clothes, Days of the Week, Family, Farm, Feelings, Take away food, Garden, Going for Gold, Growing up, Holidays and Celebrations, Journeys, Keeping Healthy, Under the Sea, Transport, Weather, Shopping and Space. The resource can be used in different ways: a visual aid; to encourage speaking and listening and communication; introducing a new topic or topic vocabulary; cutting out and adding to work or making worksheets;duplicating and playing matching games;adding to displays and much more.
Sorting Symbols Cross Curricular Cards
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Sorting Symbols Cross Curricular Cards

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6 sorting activities using colour symbols and linked to a range of topics. Animals and Plants Fruit and Vegetables Transport Easter and Christmas Feelings Weather Children cut out the cards and sort them along the given criteria. Children can work individually or in pairs. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Occupations Flashcards with Symbols
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Occupations Flashcards with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of 28 flash cards to use with your topic work on occupations or jobs. Each card has a symbol and the occupation written on it. Use as flash cards or / and add to your display on Occupations.
Beginning with CL worksheets and symbols
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Beginning with CL worksheets and symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about ‘cl’. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words beginning with ‘cl’. There is an answer sheet included. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences.
Fill in the Missing Words with Symbols
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Fill in the Missing Words with Symbols

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4 worksheets linked to speaking and listening, reading, grammar and comprehension. Suitable for those learning English, SEND and KS1 pupils. Each sheet shows 6 picture symbol cards. Pupils find the correct word from 3 choices and complete the sentence. E.g. I am talking or I am painting. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
My trip to the Supermarket with Symbols
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My trip to the Supermarket with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Supermarket. 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, shopping, money as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. *Boardmaker licence.
My trip to the Railway Station with Symbols
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My trip to the Railway Station with Symbols

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My trip to the Railway Station. 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 *Boardmaker licenced.
Sorting Animals and Plants with Symbols
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Sorting Animals and Plants with Symbols

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3 worksheets linked to sorting animals and plants. Links with Science and Maths. Symbols support learning for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Boardmaker licenced resource. Sheet 1 Children can colour and cut the symbol cards and sort them into the 2 categories of animals and plants. They can write or draw in the boxes to make lists of each set. Sheet 2 For more able readers, children can underline animals in red and plants in green. Sheet 3 Children either write or draw to complete the pictures.
Label the Animals Worksheet EYFS KS1
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Label the Animals Worksheet EYFS KS1

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A colour worksheet where children name and label the animals. There is a word bank included to support children that need it. There are 15 animals to name and label.