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.
4 sets of colour flashcards, one for each of the seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
Each set of 6 flashcards shows a character holding a key word associated with the 4 seasons.
The flashcards can be added to displays, duplicated, laminated and used in matching games. The flashcards link to literacy, word and phonics work.
The first page of the resource gives information about the flashcards, activity ideas and outlines the key vocabulary used.
Here are 4 robots that your class will adore. They come with a poem and some information about them and where they live.
Each robot has it’s own colours and personality. Children can gain information from the poem to colour in the 4 robot posters correctly.
There is a matching sheet where children match the robots to their names and then colour them in.
There are also templates for the children to use for their story and poetry writing.
The resource links to toys, creative writing, story, number rhymes and poetry.
This activity links phonics and Ourselves encouraging children to apply their phonics knowledge in an engaging way.
The resource shows black and white pictures of children playing.
Children work out, from the descriptions of the children in the pictures playing, what their names are. They use the initial sounds to help them.
They can then cut and match the pictures and words.
Once they have correctly identified the names of the children they can colour in the pictures.
5 Worksheets based on your work around the letter S.
Each sheet shows 6 pictures of things beginning with S.
Each picture has the word underneath in outline so that children can trace within the lines.
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.
A set of activities and resources for an introduction to Transport and sorting into Land, Sea and Air.
The planning sheet includes learning objectives, activities, resources and assessment. Planning can be used for a lesson or unit of work.
There are a set of colour flashcards of the 6 vehicles introduced which can be cut out, duplicated and laminated.
There is a sheet with space for drawing or pasting vehicles.
Sheet 3 is for labelling and colouring.
Sheet 4 is to support handwriting and fine motor control.
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
This cross curricular unit of work is an interactive Transport resource where children enhance their understanding of transport categories: Land, Air and Sea.
There is a planning overview with 3 suggested activities with their objectives and overview. Suggested activities are: Vehicle Sorting, Transport Storytelling and Transport Alphabet.
There are 3 worksheets, each showing the different categories and types of transport for Land, Air and Sea. These are incorporated into the planning ideas.
There is an example of a Transport alphabet and a blank template that children can use to make their own.
Suitable for Key Stage 1 and EYFS children.
Links to Literacy, Sorting and Transport.
A resource, or lesson, linked to Weather and the Four Seasons. There are 3 activity ideas included and worksheets.
Matching pictures to seasons and colouring sheet
List writing exercise for each season
Sentence creation task for the 4 seasons
The resource aids the understanding of the cyclic nature of the seasons, enhances handwriting and vocabulary building for EYFS and KS1 children.
10 original colouring sheets for EYFS or KS1 children ready for the Summer!
The theme is different for each one:
Flowers
School Bus with children going home for Summer
Children waving goodbye to school
Alphabet letters and pictures
Numbers 1 to 7
Sheep
Collection of pictures with a holiday theme
Patterns
Dragons
Animals
10 worksheets for EYFS or Key Stage 1.
Each sheet has 2 parts, a colourful vehicle and a black and white matching vehicle. There are land, sea and air vehicles that can be used for sorting.
The aim is for children to recognise and name the vehicles, write the sentences and colour the black and white pictures to match the colour versions.
Each picture has a thick outline that supports children if they want to cut out the shapes.
The pictures enhance displays on Transport, Land, Sea and Air.
Engage young minds with this vibrant, 10-in-1 pack of colourful writing frames designed for KS1 and EYFS. Perfect for inspiring creativity and enhancing early literacy skills.
A useful resource to organise childrens books.
There are 6 different coloured book labels. Add these to drawers or boxes so children know where to put their books and can start to be independent.
Just add tiles and a picture as in the 2 examples of the History and Maths books.
A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1.
There are 8 animals that can be found in Australia, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label.
Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals
Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals
Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words
There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals that can be found in Australia.
Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1.
There are 8 animals that can be found in China, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label.
Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals
Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals
Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words
There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals that can be found in China.
Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the desert and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as interesting extension ideas.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s learning and understanding of the desert and desert animals.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the Arctic and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as extension ideas.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Arctic animals.
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This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of Madagascar, and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as challenging extension ideas.
Activities like the word search, labelling, drawing, colouring and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Madagascar and animals found there.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding and appreciation of endangered animals in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. Resources are included and there are signposted suggested resources also.
The content connects classroom learning to real-world conservation and global issues, fostering a sense of environmental responsibility.
The planning is adaptable to children’s abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides clear ways for teachers to assess children’s understanding of endangered animals.
The ‘Mystery Boxes’ game is a perfect ice-breaking activity designed for EYFS and KS1 children.
The game uses symbols and is a fun resource for SEND children too.
Boardmaker Licenced.
In the game, each child gets a turn to open a ‘Mystery Box’ containing a picture card. This prompts children to introduce themselves and share a bit about their lives, connecting their introductions with the picture on the card. For example, a card with an apple might encourage a child to say, “My name is Lucy and my favourite fruit is an apple.”
The game encourages speaking and listening. The excitement of revealing what is in the mystery box, together with the joy of sharing and listening, make it a fun and interactive way to ease children back into school or a new class.
The resource includes a lesson plan showing objectives, resources, intro, activity, conclusion and assessment opportunities. There are 5 sets of colour cards that can be cut out and laminated to go inside the treasure boxes.
Links to Ourselves, Me and School topics, as well as speaking and listening.
This resource is a tool to help children not only understand the story of Rosy and Ryan and their first day at school, but also relate to their feelings and prepare themselves for their journey into school life.
This story focuses around twins Rosy and Ryan as they prepare for their first day of school. Their mother, Janet, provides them with five helpful tips to ensure they enjoy their first day and make the most out of their school experience.
Activities associated with the story:
Circle or Colour the Faces: Children are presented with a series of faces displaying different emotions. They are asked to circle or colour the faces that represent how they feel about starting school, encouraging them to express their emotions and fostering emotional literacy.
Write 3 Tips: Based on the story, children are asked to write down three tips they would give to a new child to help them settle into school. This task encourages reflection, understanding, and empathy towards others.
Draw Rosy and Ryan: Children are encouraged to draw their interpretations of Rosy and Ryan on their first day of school. This fosters creativity and allows children to visualize and connect with the story’s characters.
Comprehension Questions: A list of simple questions about the story is provided to assess and enhance the children’s comprehension skills. This promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement with the story.
This resource is designed for teachers and parents alike to guide young children into understanding and preparing for the school environment.
The resource uses symbols. Boardmaker licenced.