This literacy activity pack is designed to support SEND and KS1 children linking in with a topic on School, or as they return to school. The resource includes colour and black and white flashcards featuring 12 school-related symbols/pictures to support learning. The pack contains four worksheets based on the 12 words shown in the flashcards. Activities include, sharing a poem and a short story about school and finding the 12 key words; putting the words into alphabetical order; writing or tracing words; finding missing words and underlining key words in text. This activity pack is a fun and educational way to help young learners develop their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Boardmaker licenced.

The phonics literacy resource for SEND and KS1 children is a tool that covers key phonics components, including individual letter sounds and blends. There is a set of 9 worksheets, each one has a focus on 6 letter sounds / blends. There are colour and black and white versions of each of worksheets, catering to different learning preferences and sensory needs. The inclusion of interactive activities such as drawing, writing, and picture sorting helps engage children, while an assessment sheet allows teachers to evaluate progress. A step by step planning sheet is included showing activity ideas, objectives, instructions and resources needed. A blank template sheet with grids, offers versatility, enabling customised instruction to meet diverse children’s needs. The inclusion of symbols, interactive tasks, and adaptability makes this resource a useful choice for developing early literacy skills in young learners, particularly those with SEND. The resource can be used as a unit of work or dipped into as required. Boardmaker licenced.

4 phonics worksheets for SEND children and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and duplicated in black and white. Enlarge if larger copies are required. Children practice writing the sounds (or words) on each sheet in the boxes and then match the symbols with the sounds. You could laminate the colour version and add these to the writing corner with dry markers or use as an assessment tool when needed. Initial sounds are covered e.g. s, a, t, p, i and n. 2 and 3 letter consonant blends are included such as qu, cr, str and spr. Boardmaker licenced.

The “Emotions Exploring Activity Kit” is a resource designed for SEND and KS1 children, providing teachers with a planning sheet containing five engaging activity ideas: Emotion Sorting, Emotion Stories, Emotion Matching, Emotion Diary, and Feelings Board. Each activity is clearly outlined with objectives, step-by-step instructions, and a list of necessary resources, making it easy to implement in the classroom. The kit includes two pages of cards displaying symbols connected to various emotions, which can be printed in colour or black and white. Each page features 28 small cards that can be cut out and laminated, offering a versatile tool for a range of activities centered on emotions, feelings, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and behaviour support. This resource supports children to explore and understand their emotions in a structured and supportive environment. Boardmaker licensed.

Circle of Learning Cards is a literacy-focused resource that brings fun to the classroom. The activities enhance vocabulary, promote critical thinking and link to reading, writing and speaking and listening. There are 10 worksheets with 8 circular cards on each page. Each page is colour coded. There is a blank template for children to make their own cards. There is a planning sheet with 3 activity ideas for teachers including objectives, resources needed and instructions. Engaging Visual Learning: The cards are designed with colourful illustrations and text that engage learners and sparks imagination. Promotes Critical Thinking and Discussion: The cards encourage children to observe, describe, and infer meanings. For example, asking “What does it mean to be ‘all tied up’?” prompts children to explore figurative language and context clues. Enhances Vocabulary and Language Skills: Cards introduce new vocabulary and phrases in a fun, memorable way. Children can expand their language skills, learn new words, and practice using them in context. Supports Creative Expression: The resource includes activities where children create their own cards, encouraging them to express their ideas and creativity. By designing cards like “Sporty Turtle” or “Rainbow Fish,” children practice writing descriptive text and drawing illustrations, integrating art with literacy. Interactive and Fun: The cards include interactive activities such as the “Feely Bag Matching Game,” which combines tactile exploration with literacy skills. A fun end of term lesson too!

A set of 5 fun colouring sheets for young children linked to Animals and Pets.

A resource linked to animals and pets for young children. There are 5 worksheets: Colouring Cats sheet. Count how many of each cat or kitten and colour them the same. Colour the cats and write the words. Use letters for children to practice spelling out the words. Children write the sentence ‘I am a cat’ and colour in the cat. A creative writing sheet. Children imagine they have a cat - they write a sentence about it and draw a picture.

This resource, linked to “Ourselves, Me, Feelings,” offers a collection of 11 pages of colour flashcards, each containing six pictures of child characters. Designed for EYFS and KS1, these flashcards can be utilised individually as worksheets, allowing children to cut out the characters and pair them based on matching emotions. The characters included have varying skin tones, clothing, accessories, and expressions, providing a rich basis for exploring feelings and personal identities. For extended use, you can cut and laminate the individual characters from all 11 pages, enabling children to sort them in multiple ways e.g. by hairstyle, hair colour, skin tones, expressions, and feelings such as happy, sad, or annoyed. This flexibility enhances emotional recognition and understanding but also fosters discussions on diversity in the classroom. The final page shows 6 outlines of characters for children to add their own features and emotions to.

This literacy resource for EYFS and Key Stage 1 children features a colour storybook with ten pages, each dedicated to the adventures of a charming character named Bill. Bill enjoys a variety of activities, such as swimming, playing football, listening to the birds sing and learning about Space. Each page showcases an illustration of Bill paired with a simple sentence to read. After sharing the storybook, children can further their learning with corresponding worksheets designed to develop their handwriting skills. These worksheets allow children to trace words and sentences related to Bill’s activities and draw accompanying pictures. Each worksheet aligns with the storybook pages, enabling children to either select individual sheets or complete the entire booklet over time. Extend by asking children to make a storybook / worksheet about themselves. This resource is perfect for linking themes of self-awareness, Ourselves, storytelling, reading, speaking and listening, writing, and handwriting development.

This literacy resource for EYFS and Key Stage 1 children features a colour storybook with ten pages, each dedicated to the adventures of a charming character named Lolly. Lolly enjoys a variety of activities, such as playing in the snow, playing football, horse riding, spending holidays at the seaside, and learning geography and maths at school. Each page showcases an illustration of Lolly paired with a simple sentence to read. After sharing the storybook, children can further their learning with corresponding worksheets designed to develop their handwriting skills. These worksheets allow children to trace words and sentences related to Lolly’s activities and draw accompanying pictures. Each worksheet aligns with the storybook pages, enabling children to either select individual sheets or complete the entire booklet over time. Extend by asking children to make a storybook / worksheet about themselves. This resource is perfect for linking themes of self-awareness, Ourselves, storytelling, reading, speaking and listening, writing, and handwriting development.

This ‘Animal’ teaching resource is designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) children to explore and learn about animals in a fun and engaging way. The resource includes 20 worksheets, each showcasing three coloured animals alongside three matching black and white animals, providing a total of 60 animal cards. The worksheets can be used as they are and /or the colour cards can be laminated and cut out for matching and sorting games. The accompanying lesson plans outline 5 structured activities with objectives, resources needed, and step-by-step instructions. The lessons are designed to help children identify and name animals, sort them by habitat, group similar animals, engage in creative art projects, and enhance their phonetic awareness. These activities encourage collaborative learning and individual creativity and link to Animals and their habitats, Sorting and Matching and Phonics.

This SEND/EYFS/KS1 resource is designed to engage children in learning about hospitals, self-care, and various occupations through a literacy-based activity. The pack includes 11 worksheets, available in both colour and black and white, where children identify pictures and symbols related to the theme and write the corresponding words underneath. Utilizing Boardmaker symbols, this resource features images of medicine, mobility aids like walking frames and wheelchairs, and first aid items such as plasters, bandages, and creams. Children will also learn about the roles of different professionals including doctors, hospital teachers, occupational therapists (OT), and physiotherapists. The pack includes pictures of vehicles like ambulances and police cars; medical instruments such as blood pressure monitors and stethoscopes, and personal care items including toothbrushes, shampoo, and shower facilities. Additionally, the resource emphasises the importance of keeping healthy and personal hygiene, making it a valuable tool for PSHE education. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource for EYFS and KS1 is centred around the theme “Ourselves / Me” and linked to clothing, matching and speaking and listening. The resource includes 10 pages with 6 colour cards on each. There are 5 children featured and each child has 12 cards showing different outfits / activities, allowing children to engage in observation and speaking and listening activities. By carefully observing the pictures, children can discuss the characters and their outfits, speculating about their interests, such as reading books, singing, or playing football. They can talk about their own similarities and differences. Teachers can duplicate, cut out, and laminate the cards for versatile use in matching games and activities. Examples include playing pairs, matching children with similar interests, or identifying outfits appropriate for different seasons or occasions. This interactive resource fosters observation, discussion, and social interaction among children.

This literacy resource is designed for EYFS and KS1, focusing on story creation, speaking and listening, and creative writing. It features a colour poster of ‘Fantasy Land’, complete with princesses, fairies, dragons, castles, houses, and a pirate ship. A black-and-white version of the poster is also provided for children to colour in. Additionally, each of the 20 images from the poster is available on individual worksheets in both colour and black-and-white formats, allowing for personalised colouring activities. Children can use these images to inspire and create their own stories, either individually or in groups, fostering creativity and enhancing their storytelling and communication skills. Children can create their own posters of ‘Fantasy Land’ or add to a large scale class display.

A fun way for children to develop their handwriting skills and fine motor control. There are 21 cartoon animal characters each with a name and letters to trace over or colour in. The characters include Percy the pig, Zoe the zebra, Rudolph the reindeer and Dolly the sheep. The characters are made from basic shapes and can be coloured in and cut out. Extend the activity by asking children to draw their own animal characters and name them. They could then make up a short story about their character. Links to topics on animals, shape and literacy.

8 relaxing Animal colouring sheets for young children to enjoy.

Children can play matching games with these colourful animal cards. The animal cards are in the shape of a phone and there are a total of 18 different animals. There is also a blank template that children can use to make their own animal cards or design the screen page of a phone. Cut out, duplicate and laminate the cards for durability.

Father’s Day badges for children to colour in, cut out and make. There are 4 pages each showing different designs. When complete, the badges can be laminated or stuck onto card. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.

10 placemats in black and white for children to decorate and make their own. There are 10 different themes for children to choose from, or use as an inspiration for designing their own: Dinosaurs, Flowers, Animals, Toys, Transport, Sports, Christmas, Easter, Birthday and Halloween. There is a template that children can add their own theme to and one that children can trace and complete. These make handy additions to your themed or celebrations resources or for a quick wet play activity! Once completed, the placemats can be laminated and used for parties and celebrations.

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.