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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.
2D Shape Writing Drawing Colouring Sheets
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2D Shape Writing Drawing Colouring Sheets

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A cross curricular activity linked to literacy. 10 worksheets each showing a different shape. Children read the sentence and the initial sounds of the words. They then draw round the outlines of the shapes and colour them in.
10 Picture Memory Games for Young Children
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10 Picture Memory Games for Young Children

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These memory games are based on Kim’s game which generally uses objects. Each game has 5 colour pictures all with a topic theme: Farm Characters/people Transport Bugs Buildings Seaside Garden Stationary Circus Feelings Page 1 gives the teacher instructions on how to play the game. Then there is a worksheet to go with each topic. These are for the children to write their lists on and to cut and order the pictures from memory. There is a blank template that you can use for any other topic you are teaching. Extend the amount of pictures for more able /older children. This game links to maths /number/counting to 5 and literacy, speaking and listening and list writing as well as sequencing.
Grandad Poetry and Rhyme for Children
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Grandad Poetry and Rhyme for Children

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4 amusing rhymes for young children related to the topics of Family and Ourselves. Each poem is about Grandad and what he gets up to enjoying his life. Titles are: Grandad has a new job Feed the Birds Ready for Summer If only I could remember Children will enjoy listening to and reading the poetry and finding the rhyming words. They can colour the pictures and then overwrite the poems improving their fine motor control. Children can make up their own amusing rhymes about family members or friends.
10 Shape Handwriting Pattern Sheets
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10 Shape Handwriting Pattern Sheets

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10 worksheets for your children to improve their fine motor control with a shape theme. You could also laminate the sheets and add to your writing or maths area with dry markers.
10 Autumn Story Starters for Children
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10 Autumn Story Starters for Children

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Introduce these 10 writing templates to your young learners, each featuring a story starter with an Autumn theme; from prompts like, ‘Inside the barn, the tiny mouse peeped out,’ to ‘Instead of fresh apples in the basket, the farmer…’.
Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children
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Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children

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Introducing this bumper pack of short stories for young children! You may want to include these stories into your lessons or dip in and out when you have a half hour to spare or are doing a short story session before home time! With 5 sets, each containing five original tales, this collection is the ultimate resource to inspire childrens’ love for reading, thinking, writing, speaking, and listening. These stories are not only entertaining but also carry messages that generate discussions on values and feelings for children. From empathy and diversity to perseverance and self-expression, each story is thoughtfully linked to important life lessons. The tales spark imagination and encourage creative writing as your children explore their own ideas and adventures inspired by the stories they read.With each story, there is included a colouring activity. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
Shape Crackers Tracing Activity
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Shape Crackers Tracing Activity

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Link the Festive Season with handwriting and shape work with this activity. There are 3 sheets with 7 crackers on each. Each cracker has shapes with dashed lines for children to trace over. The final sheet has blank crackers for children to draw and colour their own shapes.
Friends and Feelings Stories for Children
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Friends and Feelings Stories for Children

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A collection of short stories about best friends Robby and Looty. Follow their adventures where the importance of friends is key and a range of feelings are explored such as honesty, kindness and pride. Each resource has an illustrated one page story and a comprehension sheet. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
6 Bird Worksheets for Children EYFS / KS1
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6 Bird Worksheets for Children EYFS / KS1

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A topic resource related to Animals and Birds. Bird Word Search: Engage learners with a fun word search activity where they find the names of 5 birds. An answer sheet is included to help them check their work. Three Bird Colouring Sheets: Children are provided with a set of birds that they need to colour to match pre-coloured examples. Bird Matching Activity: Children draw lines connecting three birds to their corresponding images. Bird Yoga Poses: Introduce children to mindfulness and physical activity with this worksheet showing two yoga poses inspired by birds: the Eagle Pose and the Cow Face Pose with Eagle Arms. The illustrations guide children to mimic these poses, promoting balance and flexibility.
Everyone's a Winner 10 Fun Quizzes for Children
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Everyone's a Winner 10 Fun Quizzes for Children

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This resource is a collection of 10 quizzes designed for (EYFS), (KS1), and (SEND) children. This versatile resource can be used to support end-of-year or start-of-year celebrations, providing a fun and inclusive activity that encourages teamwork and reinforces and celebrates learning in a playful environment. Each quiz comprises 12 questions, supported by 12 colourful symbols /pictures, making it accessible and enjoyable for all children. The questions cover a range of simple, engaging topics, such as identifying fruits (e.g., “What is this fruit?”), recognizing places (e.g., “Where is this place?”), naming types of transport (e.g., “What kind of transport is this?”), and describing weather conditions (e.g., “What kind of weather is this?”). The design ensures that every child can participate and succeed, whether by calling out answers, working in pairs or small groups or, for more able children, writing their responses. Boardmaker licenced.
Fruit Symbols Labelling Worksheets
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Fruit Symbols Labelling Worksheets

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 3 colour worksheets and 3 corresponding black and white sheets each showing 6 fruits. Children can write over the dotted words and then write the words along the bottom of the sheets. Alternatively, children can cut out the words and match to the pictures. The fruit pictures can also be used as flashcards or to add to your display work.
Making CVC Words with Symbols
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Making CVC Words with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 5 CVC Worksheets with supporting symbols. Each sheet has a different middle sound - a,e,i,o and u. Children use the 3 letters in each circle to build a word. They then write the word underneath. The symbols around the pages will support children with their word building and sounding out.
Ending with CK Worksheets with Symbols
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Ending with CK Worksheets with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘CK’ 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 ‘CK’. 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. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Circle the Odd one Out Picture Symbols
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Circle the Odd one Out Picture Symbols

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4 colour worksheets and 4 in black and white. The aim of the exercise is to closely look at each line of objects and decide which one is different or does not fit the group. Children circle the odd one out in each row. A good activity to develop speaking and listening skills, observation skills and understanding of simple classification or sets. Useful for all young children, SEND and English Language Learners. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols
My Beach Holiday with Symbols
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My Beach Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to holidays at the beach that uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 beach flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a holiday at the beach. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays. Laminate and add to your sand tray with matching objects such as shells, toy boats, buckets and spades.
My Camping Holiday with Symbols
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My Camping Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to camping holidays, explorers and adventures. The resource uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 camping flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a camping holiday. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays.
My Countryside Holiday with Symbols
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My Countryside Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to the countryside and holidays as well as literacy. The resource uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 countryside flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a countryside holiday. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays.
My trip to the Hospital with Symbols
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My trip to the Hospital with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Hospital 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, people who help us, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
My trip to the Park with Symbols
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My trip to the Park with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Park. 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.
My trip to the Zoo with Symbols
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My trip to the Zoo with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Zoo. 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, animals as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. *Boardmaker licence.