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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.
30 things that start with the letter S
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30 things that start with the letter S

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A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter S. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story.
30 things that start with the Letter A
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30 things that start with the Letter A

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A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter A. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story.
Superheroes KS1 Project Pack
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Superheroes KS1 Project Pack

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A bumper 28 page pack of resources on a Superhero theme. Everything you will need to excite your children and stimulate their writing, drawing and imagination. Included are: 12 colour A4 posters of superheroes characters Mask templates Graffiti words Superhero symbols A template for comic strips Black / white and colour pictures for writing in speech and thought bubbles Wanted photo frames and blank frames Superhero certificates for boys and girls Superhero drawing frames 6 baddy cards 12 small Superhero picture cards Have fun!
Early Years Letter B Read, Write, Cut, Match
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Early Years Letter B Read, Write, Cut, Match

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This resource has 7 pages. The focus is the letter B. Activities: Cut and match the words beginning with B to the pictures. Colour the pictures. Write a letter B, word or sentence next to each picture. Write the 3 words next to each cube which shows 3 pictures beginning with B. 2 handwriting sheets to practice handwriting the lower and upper case letters.
Sequencing Sheets Templates KS1
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Sequencing Sheets Templates KS1

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5 templates to use for sequencing sheets such as sequencing a story or event or carrying out an activity like making a cup of tea. There is an example sheet of brushing my teeth. Children can cut out the 5 sections and order them.
Prepositions Worksheets KS1
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Prepositions Worksheets KS1

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6 prepositions worksheets for KS1. Each sheet has a theme on and off over and under inside and outside behind and in front up and down above and below There are 10 pictures on each page for children to discuss with a partner or group. Each picture is numbered. Children decide e.g if the umbrella picture shows up or down. If up, they can put the number or write the word in the up box. Children may decide an umbrella could be up or down and write in the up or down box. This resource encourages speaking and listening and thinking skills with minimal writing.
Matching Pictures and Sentences at KS1
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Matching Pictures and Sentences at KS1

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3 worksheets in black and white for children at KS1. Each sheet shows 8 pictures and 8 sentences. Children read the sentences and match them to the pictures. They can cut and match or write the numbers of the sentence next to the corresponding pictures. Next, children write the names of the animals or children in alphabetical order in the box at the foot of the pages. Children can write underneath the sentences and colour the pictures too.
Word Search Topic Collection Set 1 KS1
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Word Search Topic Collection Set 1 KS1

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Here are a collection of word search worksheets for KS1 children. This collection is Set 1 in the series. Links to reading, spelling, phonics and word work as well as the topics shown. The themes are: Circus, Spring, Nature, Birthday, Christmas, Halloween, Food and Toys. Each word search has a colour version and a black and white version. Children have 8 pictures which they can label and then look for the words in the word search grids below. There are answer sheets on the final page for all the word searches. The children could work as part of a guided reading group or work individually or in pairs.
Let's Learn about the Letter O sheets
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Let's Learn about the Letter O sheets

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5 worksheets for young learners finding out about phonics and the letter O Links to reading, phonics, writing, handwriting and the alphabet. Sheet 1 - Children overwrite the sentence O is for octopus 2 - Children practice writing the letter o and overwrite the word octopus 3 - A set of flashcards to cut out, read, write, colour and match 4 - Overwrite a sentence for each word beginning with O - octopus, olive, orange and onion 5 - Draw a line to join the words and pictures
The King's Coronation Poetry Writing KS1
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The King's Coronation Poetry Writing KS1

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A poetry writing activity to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles 111. 3 example poems for children to share and use to stimulate their own poetry writing. There are also 3 framed templates that children can use to write rhyming words in, notes or to compose their own poems in. The final page is a table showing some rhyming words that children may use or add to.
Literacy Writing a Book Review KS1
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Literacy Writing a Book Review KS1

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This resource includes planning, a sample book review, key elements of a book review cards, sentence starters and 2 book review templates for children to use. You could use the planning (which includes learning objectives, resources, activity outline, and conclusion) or just use the resources you want. Children will enjoy reading the review of a fictitious story and author - Dizzy the Dinosaur. Extend the activity by asking children to write a short story about Dizzy the Dinosaur and his adventures.
Creative Writing - My Magical Fruit Tree
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Creative Writing - My Magical Fruit Tree

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A lesson / activity idea to stimulate creative writing and imagination in your children. There is a picture of a magical fruit tree that grows lots of fruit all at once. Children are asked questions to help them with their writing. They can answer the questions or use the ideas to create a story or poem about the magical fruit tree. There are 6 different writing frames to choose from. There are 18 fruit circles that children could use to decorate their magical trees or a class tree which makes a lovely display.
Book Day/Week Resource for KS1
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Book Day/Week Resource for KS1

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Play this PPT as a slide show with plenty of speaking and listening and questions to ask along the way. There are 13 stories included to share, retell and discuss. There area set of extension activities included at the end. Link to book or reading celebrations and / or use as a basis for an assembly.
Word Endings Ending with 'SH' worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'SH' worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘sh’ 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 ‘sh’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Word Endings Ending with 'th' Worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'th' Worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘th’ 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 ‘th’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Food List Writing and Sorting Activity
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Food List Writing and Sorting Activity

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A KS1 resource linked to food, writing and sorting. Sheet 1 is a poster showing a variety of food and drinks. Share the poster and talk about the pictures - you could link to healthy eating. (Children could make their own posters). Sheet 2 is for children to draw the pictures themselves or cut and paste. (Children could put these into alphabetic order or order of preference). Sheet 3 is for children to write a list. They could add pictures to this. Sheet 4 asks the children to sort the foods into 7 different categories - there will be some overlap and repetition here.
Story Maker with Symbol Cards
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Story Maker with Symbol Cards

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This resource is a fun way to introduce young children to story making and telling and working in small groups. The objectives are to encourage creativity, teamwork, speaking and listening and story telling skills. There is a planning sheet included with a sample story created using some of the story cards. The sets of symbol cards include; who, what, when, where, how and the End There is a set of colour symbol cards that go with each of these headings. Children will choose a card from each of the sections and put these together imaginatively to tell a simple story. Extend the activity by asking children to illustrate their story and write a short sentence or caption to go with it. Boardmaker licenced.
Looking after Ourselves KS1 Worksheets
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Looking after Ourselves KS1 Worksheets

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3 activities to for children at KS1 to think about looking after their hygiene. Activity 1 Write or match the words from the word bank to match the pictures Activity 2 Cut out the picture cards and write a sentence about each item Activity 3 Write the sequence of how we keep our hands clean
Getting to Know You Dice Game
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Getting to Know You Dice Game

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This is a speaking and listening activity, where children make up the dice and then play with friends or family getting to know them better. Useful also, at the start of a new term or when working with new people. There are 6 dice with written questions for the children to think and talk about and 6 dice with pictures and key words. Suitable for a range of reading ability.
Catch Phrase Game Citizenship KS2
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Catch Phrase Game Citizenship KS2

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10 sets of 4 colour cards in this Catch Phrase Game where pupils work out from the pictures what the phrase /sign or idiom might mean. The theme is citizenship and involves things like looking after our planet and environment as well as our responsibilities to look after ourselves and others. There is a suggested answer sheet but the pictures can be interpreted in different ways and make for good discussions as well as speaking and listening. Extend by asking your pupils to each come up with a picture card themselves with a given theme e.g. recycling. This makes a great display and assembly!