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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.
Make a Christmas Snowman
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Make a Christmas Snowman

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8 different snowmen for children to choose from. Children colour and cut out the parts and stick them together onto a snowy background or coloured card. Children could paint or add collage such as wool or raffia, felt or sticky paper. Enlarge for younger children. Makes a nice Christmas card too.
10 Festive Wreath Outlines for Christmas
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10 Festive Wreath Outlines for Christmas

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10 outlines of wreaths of different designs. Children can decorate these, colour them in, use them as a basis for making Christmas cards too. Print onto card and use collage materials for a good effect. Each wreath is on an A4 sheet.
Make a Natural Christmas Wreath
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Make a Natural Christmas Wreath

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Here is a creative activity that children can do with paper or collage to make a Christmas wreath. If you can get hold of the real materials even better. Sheet 1 and 2 - images to cut out of poinsettia, cones, berries and holly. Sheet 3 -2 wreath outlines to cut out. This makes for a lovely sensory experience too - add cinnamon sticks or dried oranges if you have them.
10 Christmas Tree Colouring and Writing Sheets
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10 Christmas Tree Colouring and Writing Sheets

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10 colouring sheets for Nursery / EYFS children with a Christmas Tree theme. Each sheet offers children the opportunity to practice their reading and handwriting skills. Children colour the pictures and trace the writing.
On the First Day of Christmas Colour and Count EYFS
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On the First Day of Christmas Colour and Count EYFS

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A Christmas Activity linked to reading, writing and number. Suitable for EYFS / Nursery children. Children can colour illustrations from the “12 Days of Christmas” on individual sheets, such as ‘A Partridge in a Pear Tree’ to ‘Six Geese a-Laying,’ while practicing handwriting, tracing the matching sentences. After colouring, children can cut out images from a composite sheet of all 12 pictures and match them to numbered cards, enhancing their counting and matching skills.
Christmas Hats to Design and Make EYFS/KS1
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Christmas Hats to Design and Make EYFS/KS1

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A fun activity where children start by colouring in their favourite picture of a Christmas hat, from the 8 provided. Next, they design their own hats and make them from collage materials. The activity finishes with a parade of children showcasing their creations. The resource includes a planning sheet with objectives, materials required and step by step instructions. There are 8 colouring pictures showing children wearing Christmas hats with a range of themes e.g. snowman, Christmas tree, reindeer and Christmas pudding.
Christmas count, cut, match, order: 1 to 10
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Christmas count, cut, match, order: 1 to 10

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This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Christmas. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five black and white pictures of things you may see at Christmas, such as mince pies, crackers, presents and reindeer. Children count, colour and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture cards on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the Christmas pictures. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate Christmas pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Christmas pictures or pasting pictures in number order. Links Christmas with Number, Reading and Writing.
5 Christmas Place Mats for Colouring In
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5 Christmas Place Mats for Colouring In

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5 designs of a place mat for children to choose from. Children can colour in or paint the mats. These can then be cut out and laminated and children can use for their school Christmas Lunch place mats or for their Christmas Party. They can then take them home. Enlarge the sheets when printing to give a bigger surface area. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
32 Christmas Labels for Children
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32 Christmas Labels for Children

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2 pages of Christmas themed labels for children to cut out and label for gift tags, or names for place settings for your Christmas Party! There are 32 labels on each of the 2 pages. Boardmaker licenced.
Christmas Creations with Paper Plates
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Christmas Creations with Paper Plates

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Here are 4 pages of ideas for using paper plates for your Christmas craft work. Each page shows 6 designs that children can use to inspire their imagination and help stimulate their own ideas. You can also use the plates as flashcards and for matching games. Duplicate, cut out and laminate and they can be recycled. The plates can also be used to make gift cards or for ideas for making Christmas cards.
12 Christmas Card ideas with Hand Prints
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12 Christmas Card ideas with Hand Prints

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Here is a collection of 12 creative ideas that children can use to spark their imagination for using hand printing for making their own Christmas cards or posters. Ideas include Santa, a Robin, a Reindeer and a Christmas tree.
Christmas Doodles, Trace, Colour, Write
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Christmas Doodles, Trace, Colour, Write

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4 worksheets each showing 6 Christmas themed pictures, where children can trace dashed lines, colour in the pictures and add a caption. Links to handwriting, pencil control and the Festive season.
Match and Colour at Christmas
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Match and Colour at Christmas

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A fun colouring and matching activity for EYFS and KS1 at Christmas. There are 10 work sheets. Each one shows a colour version of a Christmas picture and a matching black and white one. Children can colour in the pictures the same, or use their own choice of colours. They can also trace the writing for each picture. The pictures then make lovely Christmas cards.
It's Christmas Dinner Activity Cards
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It's Christmas Dinner Activity Cards

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An activity that is great for talking about traditions at Christmas time and for using on School Christmas Dinner Day! There are 2 sheets, each with 6 colour pictures showing items for the dinner table. Children can read, cut and match these pictures. Sheet 3 shows the words only and children can write these words or draw or paste pictures into. Sheet 4 shows the 6 word cards for cutting and matching to the pictures.
Christmas Game Cards EYFS and KS1
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Christmas Game Cards EYFS and KS1

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Plan ahead and engage young children in festive learning with a set of 60 colourful Christmas-themed cards, each featuring themes such as Christmas animals, clothes, and seasonal sights, sounds, and smells. These cards, bordered in green or red and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, are versatile tools for a variety of activities. Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Christmas cards, gift tags, or festive displays or card games. Matching games can be played with duplicate cards, enhancing memory and recognition skills. Sort the cards by sensory categories to discuss and explore what they see, hear, smell, or touch during the holiday season. The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about personal Christmas experiences. Interactive games like “Christmas Bingo” or “Christmas Charades” add an extra layer of fun.
Christmas Connections:Exploring Tradition
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Christmas Connections:Exploring Tradition

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This lesson plan, designed for EYFS and KS1 children, immerses them in the festive spirit by exploring key Christmas traditions. Using a series of 8 colour posters depicting Christmas items like sleigh bells, a Christmas present, and a gingerbread man, children participate in activities designed to enhance their recognition and storytelling skills. The lesson includes matching games to reinforce understanding of holiday symbols, storytelling sessions where children create and narrate their own Christmas tales, and a fun picture hunt that encourages problem-solving and collaboration. Extensions such as crafting, singing, and role-playing further enrich the experience. This lesson helps children grasp the significance of holiday symbols and also fosters creativity, communication, and teamwork.
9 Family Christmas Cards to colour /make
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9 Family Christmas Cards to colour /make

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“9 Family Christmas Cards to Colour and Make” is an engaging resource for children to craft personalised Christmas cards for their loved ones. This resource includes nine card templates designed for specific family members: Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Uncle, Brother, Sister, Mum, Dad and one for their teacher. Each card features a fun and festive illustration on the front that children can cut out and colour. Once coloured, the card front can be glued or attached to folded card to complete the design. Children can write inside the card with a message or holiday greetings. This resource encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and personal expression during the holiday season. It’s a fun activity that helps children spread festive cheer in a thoughtful and personal way!