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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.
QUICKSAND Phonics and Number Games EYFS / KS1
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QUICKSAND Phonics and Number Games EYFS / KS1

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Here are some practical, sensory ideas for fun learning activities using a sand tray and pebbles. Use marker pens or stickers for your pebbles which you then bury in the sand. There are 3 ideas for games for phonics and 3 for number, that you can try out and adapt for your children. These activities are particularly good for SEN pupils too.
Shape Sorting Inset Puzzles
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Shape Sorting Inset Puzzles

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A shape sorting game or activity to make or use as worksheets. 5 2D shape sorting insets to cut and laminate. Sets of colour shapes are included to also cut out and laminate. Children can match the shapes to the outlines or / and colour in /or write the name of the shapes.
8 Maths Games with Tumbling Towers for KS1
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8 Maths Games with Tumbling Towers for KS1

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8 Tumbling Towers Maths games for the KS1 classroom. These are a fun way to teach and reinforce foundational maths skills. Games include recognition of numbers up to 12, 2D shape, basic addition and subtraction, counting and matching numbers and pictures, and, matching number words and pictures. Each activity idea has objectives, suggested resources and activity instructions and steps. Once you have your tumbling tower blocks, stickers and markers, you need little else which is a great time saver for teachers.
Ourselves Matching Games with Flashcards
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Ourselves Matching Games with Flashcards

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This resource for EYFS and KS1 is centred around the theme “Ourselves / Me” and linked to clothing, matching and speaking and listening. The resource includes 10 pages with 6 colour cards on each. There are 5 children featured and each child has 12 cards showing different outfits / activities, allowing children to engage in observation and speaking and listening activities. By carefully observing the pictures, children can discuss the characters and their outfits, speculating about their interests, such as reading books, singing, or playing football. They can talk about their own similarities and differences. Teachers can duplicate, cut out, and laminate the cards for versatile use in matching games and activities. Examples include playing pairs, matching children with similar interests, or identifying outfits appropriate for different seasons or occasions. This interactive resource fosters observation, discussion, and social interaction among children.
Early Years Tennis Cross Curricular Sheets
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Early Years Tennis Cross Curricular Sheets

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A collection of resources for early learners linked to tennis, colour and early maths. Children colour and match the pictures of tennis players and equipment. 3 pages of colour rackets for children to cut out and match. 2 of each of 9 colour rackets. Colour and black and white tennis balls for children to cut out, colour and match. Numbers from 1 to 6.
Christmas Countdown with Symbols
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Christmas Countdown with Symbols

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. An activity linked to your topic on Christmas / Celebrations and linked to Number / Time. Page 1 shows a colour symbol for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas. These can be cut out and ordered or pasted onto one of the 5 number templates. Each template is a different colour or there is a black and white version. Page 2 is a black and white version of the 25 symbols shown on page 1.
Counting to 10 with Spring Symbols
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Counting to 10 with Spring Symbols

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5 worksheets designed around Spring symbols. Each sheet shows picture cards that can be cut out and sequenced. Alternatively use as worksheets where children match the numbers or number words to the correct pictures. Useful as an assessment sheet as well as a way to increase vocabulary around Spring. Boardmaker Licenced**
Counting to 10 with Transport Symbols
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Counting to 10 with Transport Symbols

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4 worksheets that can also be used as assessment sheets linked to a Transport theme. Children can use the worksheets to count and write the number words or numerals from 1 to 10. They could also cut out the pictures and match them or put them in numerical order. There is a blank template for children to draw in or insert pictures. Boardmaker licenced
On the Farm Counting to 6 with Symbols
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On the Farm Counting to 6 with Symbols

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6 black and white worksheets with a farm theme. Children colour the pictures and count the things that can be found on the farm. Once this is complete, children can cut out their sheets and sequence the pictures from 1 to 6. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND Boardmaker licenced
Festive Counting to 6 Cards with Symbols
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Festive Counting to 6 Cards with Symbols

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Link Number work with the Festive Season with this counting and matching game from 1 to 6. There is a colour version and a black and white version that children can colour in themselves. Children can cut out and match the cards showing things related to Christmas such as a snowman, 4 candy canes and 6 bells. There are number cards included and a blank sheet with 6 boxes that children can paste into or draw in. Boardmaker Licenced.
12 Months Matching with Symbols SEND
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12 Months Matching with Symbols SEND

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An activity linked to numbers to 12, months of the year and handwriting. Children can cut out the colour cards showing numbers 1 to 12, the months of the year and a picture for each month. They can match these and sequence. The fourth sheet is black and white and gives children the opportunity to consolidate their learning and to trace over the months of the year. Boardmaker licenced. Cut and laminate for matching games.
Large and Small Flashcards with Symbols
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Large and Small Flashcards with Symbols

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A set of colour coded flashcards to support Measures and linked to Sorting and Matching for SEND, EYFS and KS1. There are 8 sheets, each with 6 flashcards. 3 are yellow (indicating small) and 3 are blue (indicating large). SEND pupils will be familiar with symbols and this will support their learning. Boardmaker Licenced. Cut out the flashcards and children can use these for speaking and listening, sorting and matching. Measures: In the context of measures, large and small are fundamental concepts that help children understand size, scale, and quantity. These are basic mathematical concepts that are crucial for understanding measurement, comparison, and spatial awareness. For example, children learn to measure and compare objects to determine which is larger or smaller, an essential skill in mathematics. The final page of the resource is a black and white template. Children can draw 3 large objects and 3 small objects and this will assess their learning and understanding.
Shapes in the Real World with Symbols
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Shapes in the Real World with Symbols

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“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape. Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills. The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words. To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas: Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find. Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class. Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.
Sports Counting Activity  for EYFS and KS1
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Sports Counting Activity for EYFS and KS1

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This Sports Counting Activity is designed for young learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1). It focuses on developing number recognition, counting, matching, and sorting skills, all linked to a sports theme. Resource Overview: • 10 Worksheets: Each worksheet displays numbers from 1 to 6. • 6 Sports Cards: Each worksheet comes with six colourful sports cards that children can cut out and match to the corresponding numbers e.g. 1 football, 2 rugby balls, 3 skateboards, 4 boxing gloves, 5 trainers and 6 tennis balls. • Versatile Usage: The worksheets can be used as standalone activities or as part of a larger set. Teachers can laminate the cards for durability, allowing children to sort them into number sets or types of sports objects. • Final Page Template: A versatile template that teachers can use creatively, such as for making a Bingo game or for children to paste or draw into. Curriculum Integration: Useful around Sports Day or during Olympic events, this resource adds an interactive element to the curriculum. It also supports speaking and listening skills as children discuss their sorting and counting choices and preferences for different sports.
Eduplay: 4 School Objects Card Games KS1
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Eduplay: 4 School Objects Card Games KS1

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This engaging set of games offers a set of 48 colourfully illustrated cards featuring common school objects, along with detailed plans and instructions for four fun and educational games: ‘Making Pairs,’ ‘Classroom Challenge,’ ‘Story Chains,’ and ‘Relay Card Game.’ Designed with Key Stage 1 children in mind, these games help stimulate various skills such as memory, concentration, creativity, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and quick decision-making. Each game serves a different purpose, catering to different learning styles, and offering the possibility to challenge children in unique ways. ‘Making Pairs’ will challenge observation and memory, ‘Classroom Challenge’ will improve their description skills and attention to detail, ‘Story Chains’ will unlock their creativity and enhance their storytelling skills, and the ‘Relay Card Game’ will encourage teamwork and fast thinking. Whether you’re looking to fill a spare half-hour or planning a dedicated day of learning-based fun, this versatile set is sure to be a hit with your class.