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.
A story time activity for children linked to a Space theme and encouraging creative writing.
Suitable for EYFS and Key Stage 1 children.
Children will enjoy listening to the story of the Alien who ran out of his favourite food - Pizza, and had to travel to Earth to find more.
There are then 3 writing frames showing a black and white character on each including Wizo and his friend Fritzo. Children use the templates to write their own alien stories and colour the pictures.
A classic game of noughts and crosses with a twist with an animal theme.
Children will enjoy working in pairs or groups to play this game where the aim is to get their 3 cards in a row either noughts or crosses.
Full instructions are given with resources and preparation tips.
Included are 4 animal boards, a set of noughts and a set of crosses and a planning sheet.
Boardmaker licenced.
A 14 page pack based on feelings, emotions and Bullying.
The resource includes:
2 pages of vocabulary around feelings and emotions
Sorting worksheet for helpful and unhelpful behaviour
Writing / drawing about feelings and emotions
Discussions about what is bullying and what can we do to stop it
Designing a poster
11 different suns showing different expressions or feelings and a blank one for children to draw on.
Children label the sunshine cards on sheet 1 and they can colour, cut and sort into different emotions. Start with happy and sad and then introduce other expressions.
There is a large version of each sunshine for cutting, colouring and labelling.
Links to weather, seasons, ourselves and feelings.
A fun way to talk about feelings with KS1 or KS2 pupils.
This resource has a focus on 6 feelings:
tired, lonely, sad, angry, mad and cross.
Each letter used in the words has its own special face and facial features.
Children aim to crack the code and then write their own words.
Not all letters of the alphabet are included here, so children could make up their own faces to complete the alphabet.
What do children notice about these words?
Can they make up faces for different sets of feelings?
Pages
shows 6 word cards with a face for each letter
shows the word cards - children add their own faces
shows the faces - children crack the code and write the letters underneath the faces
Shows all the faces used in the words. Chidren write in the letters that go with each face.
An answer sheet to sheet 4 or colouring sheet where children can trace over the letters.
Circles for children to practice drawing the faces or making up their own.
A reading, writing /handwriting resource for young children linked to Ourselves, Me, Health and Well Being.
There are 3 worksheets showing 15 different children with different expressions.
Children can work out what is wrong with each child, trace or write the words and then match them to the correct pictures.
There are also 3 worksheets where there is no writing. Children can write a word or phrase to say how they think the children are feeling.
A counting number activity linked to Feelings / Emotions and Ourselves.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.
There are 2 sheets in colour and black and white and a template for children to draw in.
Sheet 1 and 2 - children cut, count and order the faces from 1 to 10.
Sheets 3 and 4 - children cut, count and order the feeling faces from 1 to 10.
Sheet 5 - children draw, cut, count and order faces from 1 to 10.
Numbers and number words are at the bottom of each page.
Boardmaker Symbol Licenced.
This resource is a collection of 5 original, short stories linked with ‘Ourselves’ topics and work around Feelings. The stories provide key lessons on interpersonal relationships and self-awareness for young children. The tales will enable children to relate stories to their own personal experiences as well as encouraging them to write their own creative tales.
There is a colouring sheet for each story.
Lottie’s Birthday Wish - Teach your children about gratitude, hope, and the true meaning of happiness with Lottie’s simple wishes.
Fred Learns a Lesson - Embark on a journey with Fred as he discovers the importance of humility and self-reflection.
Proud Peter Piglet - Through Peter’s adventures, children will unravel the essence of self-worth and the joy of genuine accomplishments.
Bill Gets a New Baby - Dive into the complexities of sibling relationships, helping children understand change, jealousy, and ultimately, love.
Florence and the Purrfect Touch - Through Florence’s bond with her cat, children will learn about empathy, gentleness, and the subtleties of care.
Introducing a collection of 20 engaging posters, specifically tailored for KS1 children to encourage conversations about their personal feelings and experiences.
Each poster is thoughtfully designed to prompt discussions with key phrases like “Be yourself,” “Keep going,” “Don’t give up,” and “How are you feeling today?” Aimed at boosting speaking and listening competencies, these posters are an ideal resource for teachers and others working with children and young people, seeking to nurture emotional literacy and self-expression.
A bright colourful alphabet frieze for your classroom or phonics display.
There is a colour poster for each letter of the alphabet and a black and white version that children can use as worksheets to practice their letter formation.
Links to phonics, writing, handwriting and transport.
8 pages of colour flashcards related to the Seaside and all beginning with S.
Each page shows 4 flashcards with words.
Use in your phonics work or as part of your topic on Holidays, Journeys, Ourselves, Seaside or Weather.
Useful display or visual aids encouraging speaking and listening.
There is a mixture of symbols and pictures in this resource.
Cut and laminate for durability.
Boardmaker Licenced.
Links to Seasons, Holidays, Seaside, Phonics and Alphabet work.
A seaside alphabet to share with your class and use in your displays.
Cut and laminate the cards and add to your writing corner or table for children to improve their handwriting skills and fine motor control.
Add dry markers.
Duplicate the cards for matching games.
A flashcard for every letter of the alphabet with a St Patrick’s Day theme and an activity template for children to design their own. Children can also cut and order the cards.
This is a resource where children read the names of the fruit and vegetables and colour them in according to what colour they are. This may be challenging for some children and they can research unusual fruit and veg here.
The second sheet asks children to write out the fruit and vegetables in alphabetical order.
Sheet 3 is for children to draw a picture for each letter of the alphabet using those given or their own choices of fruit and vegetables.
A worksheet for each season with a literacy link.
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter worksheets follow the same format.
The alphabet runs across the top to assist with phonics, spelling and alphabetical order.
The key words that correspond to the pictures are written out for each season.
There are pictures to name, colour and write the initial sound next to for each season.
There is space for children to write a sentence about each season using the key words to help them.
Children can then write out the key words in alphabetical order in their workbook or on paper/ white board.
The first page of this resource shows a worked example of the Spring sheet.
A blank writing frame that children at KS1 can use to write or draw about their Friends or friendship.
The second frame is partially filled in with phrases, pictures and symbols.
7 pages of words and picture cards with a Pizza theme to add to your display or use as a reading and matching activity. You could also add them to your role play area.
Each page shows 6 colour pictures related to pizza making or selling. There is a matching picture and word card for all 6 pictures.
Pictures include pizza toppings, tools for making pizza and other items for sale in a pizzeria.
10 pages with 5 colour flashcards on each one to cut out.
Each word card shows a picture and has a Spring theme.
These are good for reading, phonics and spelling as well as to add to your display.
Children could also sort the cards into colour sets or by initial sounds.
Laminate the cards for durability.
10 pages with 5 colour flashcards on each one to cut out.
Each word card shows a picture and has a Colour theme. There are 5 different colours.
These are good for reading, phonics and spelling as well as to add to your display on colour.
Children could sort the cards into colour sets or by initial sounds.
Laminate the cards for durability.
5 worksheets to assess, teach or revise colours with your children.
Sheet 1- children read the colour words and colour in the pictures accordingly.
Sheet 2- children colour the 4 pictures as stated-blue, yellow, red or green.
Sheet 3 - Children colour and count up to 5.
Sheet 4 - children draw the correct number of coloured objects.
Sheet 6-children practice writing the 4 colour words.