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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.

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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.
Label the Animal Sets
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Label the Animal Sets

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4 sets of colour animal pictures for children to label including insects and jungle animals. The picture cards can also be duplicated and used in matching or sorting games. The pictures are also lovely for labels of children’s coat pegs, trays and books.
Clothing Topic Work KS1
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Clothing Topic Work KS1

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A colouring sheet showing 15 different clothing items /storage furniture, is a nice start to this activity. Next, children can write a sentence about each item of clothing e.g. what it is and when it may be worn… There is a sheet for them to write the clothing names and / or draw them and an initial sound sheet.
Counting Mini beasts to 12
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Counting Mini beasts to 12

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A counting activity linked to your minibeast or animal topic. Children can colour in the minibeasts, count them, cut them out and order them. They can also match the pictures to the 12 number cards.
Counting to 20 at the Seaside Cards
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Counting to 20 at the Seaside Cards

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20 cards with a Seaside/Holiday theme for children learning to count to 20. Duplicate, cut and laminate for matching games, add to your displays and use in your maths and topic lessons.
Keeping Safe Read and Match Words and Pictures
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Keeping Safe Read and Match Words and Pictures

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3 worksheets showing ways of keeping safe and healthy. Includes signs, hygiene items and current rules regarding the Pandemic. Pupils read and match the words and pictures and discuss the ways of/reasons for staying healthy and looking after ourselves.
Big and Small Letters Worksheets
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Big and Small Letters Worksheets

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4 worksheets showing animals. The words are written in capital letters and children are asked to rewrite the words in lower case letters. A good assessment tool or you could provide the alphabet in upper and lower case to support learning.
People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 1
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People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 1

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A colourful quiz where pupils work out where the 14 characters are from and then match the countries to the flags. The background to the picture characters give some clues and the pupils could carry out some research to help them if necessary. An answer grid is included for the pupils to record on. The answer sheet is also included. This activity is fun in small groups and against the clock. Pupils can also cut and match the people and the flags. A great start to learning about other countries, landmarks and cultures.
People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 2
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People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 2

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Set 2 in this caricature Quiz. A colourful quiz where pupils work out where the 14 characters are from and then match the countries to the flags. The background to the picture characters give some clues and the pupils could carry out some research to help them if necessary. An answer grid is included for the pupils to record on. The answer sheet is also included. This activity is fun in small groups and against the clock. Pupils can also cut and match the people and the flags. A great start to learning about other countries, landmarks and cultures.
Know Your Colours Cards or Posters
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Know Your Colours Cards or Posters

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This resource consists of 8 colours. Red, yellow, green, blue, brown, black, white and purple. Each page can be used as a colour poster for displays or visual aids. Alternately, cut out the 3 parts of each colour page for naming colours, matching or for labels for your colour resources.
Bird Watching
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Bird Watching

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An activity that encourages children to look out for and identify popular garden birds. There are 12 birds here with colour photos. Activities / pages: Label the birds Answer sheet for labelling Write a description of each bird Answer sheet with brief descriptions Draw the birds in the boxes provided Colouring sheet of birds Links to Animal/ Science topics as well as the RSPB Big School’s Birdwatch.
Nature Watching Activity Sheets
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Nature Watching Activity Sheets

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An activity that encourages children to look out for and identify popular animals and plants . There are 12 types here with colour photos. Activities / pages: Label the plants / flowers / animals Answer sheet for labelling Write a fact or description for each photograph - can research for facts Answer sheet with brief information /descriptions / facts Draw the plants / flowers / animals in the boxes provided Colouring sheet Links to Plants/ Animals / Insects / Science / Outdoor Learning / Nature topics.
Create a Place Jar
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Create a Place Jar

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Here is an idea for a creative approach to learning about Places, Journeys or Space. There are 3 colour jars showing the Sea, Galaxy and the Forest together with black and white versions for colouring in. There are 2 ideas for filling in the jars for Egypt and France. Children can create their own jars on any place / Country they choose. There are also empty jar templates that you / the children can use to create their own jars. They can use any media including collage, pens or paint. Enlarge the jars for younger children or large scale work.
Farmland Activity Sheets
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Farmland Activity Sheets

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This resource contains photographs of things, birds and animals that you might see on the farm. The children can talk about these, name the pictures and read the words. They can cut and match the photos to the words. There are 5 cut and match worksheets. There are 3 templates that children could paste onto: Farmland Birds, Farmland Animals and At the Farm. They can write or paste the words. Links to Literacy, Reading, Science, Animal Habitats and any Farm Topics.
Garden Detectives
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Garden Detectives

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This resource supports work on Plants, Animals, Habitats, Gardens, Parks and Nature in general at KS1. The first sheet shows 6 cards / words of handy tools needed to be a good garden detective. These can be cut and matched and used to make a cover for the child’s Note or Observation book. Sheet 2 and 3 are recording sheets and sheet 4 shows an example of how the sheet can be used. Great for a field trip to the local park or a nature trail around the school grounds.
Flower Watching
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Flower Watching

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An activity that encourages children to look out for and identify popular flowers . There are 12 types here with colour photos. Activities / pages: Label the plants / flowers Answer sheet for labelling Write a fact or description of each flower Answer sheet with brief information /descriptions Draw the flowers in the boxes provided Colouring sheet of flowers Links to Plants/ Science / Outdoor Learning / Nature topics.
What is that Tree? PPT and Activity Sheets
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What is that Tree? PPT and Activity Sheets

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Here is a PPT depicting 7 types of trees. Each slide has a photograph, a leaf and a few facts about the tree. The activity sheets are for recognising the leaves, labelling and colouring. Change the facts or make them more in depth depending on your audience. Extend by taking a field trip and identifying trees in your school grounds or local park / woodland. Collect leaves for in class activities such as leaf prints and observational drawings. Also, bark rubbings are quite nice to do on location.
Following Patterns EYFS / KS1
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Following Patterns EYFS / KS1

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4 maracas each with a different colour pattern for children to follow. There are 4 black and white maracas for children to colour in to make them the same.
5 Sets of Colour Photos to Cut and Sort
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5 Sets of Colour Photos to Cut and Sort

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5 sets of colour photos with 12 of each of these colours; red, green, blue, orange and white There are 6 cards to a page to cut out. Laminate these for a durable reusable game or children can sort and paste. Good speaking and listening activity for children too. Photos include animals, plants, fruit and vegetables, cars and more.
Brazil, Barbados and Belgium Sorting Cards
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Brazil, Barbados and Belgium Sorting Cards

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3 sets of cards related to 3 countries: Brazil, Barbados and Belgium Pictures represent things like flags, maps, culture and celebrations. There are 2 pages of colour cards for each country. Great as an introduction to finding out about the World and for speaking and listening. Children can research any pictures or items they are unfamiliar with or would like to find out more about. Children can cut and sort the pictures under the 3 countries headings or flags or sort into foods, landmarks etc. Children could also work in groups or pairs to research a country of their choice and make a book.
Flower Patterns Activity Sheets
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Flower Patterns Activity Sheets

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3 activities with a nature /plants theme using colour and pattern. 5 pairs of coloured flowers for children to cut out and match /find the flowers the same. 10 flowers - children can colour these in to make them all different or make matching pairs. Enlarge and use with different media such as paint and thin brushes. Children choose 3 colours and colour in the large flower. Their task is then to make each of the 6 flowers different using the same 3 colours.