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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.
A4    The 4 Seasons Borders or Writing Frames
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A4 The 4 Seasons Borders or Writing Frames

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Each of the 4 pages depicts a Season Autumn Winter Summer Spring Children will enjoy using these borders as writing or drawing frames or to display their work about the Weather or Seasons.
Animals and their Sounds Cards
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Animals and their Sounds Cards

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A card game for EYFS and / or KS1. There are 5 sets of animal cards. Each sheet has 12 pictures or words on them related to the 12 animals. Sheet 1 - Colour pictures of the 12 animals to cut out 2. Pictures of the animals for children to colour in and cut out 3. Pictures with animal names on to colour in and cut out 4. Pictures of the animals with speech bubbles - children write in the sounds the animals make, colour in and cut out 5. Word cards shoing the sounds the animals make - children can write underneath the words and / or add a picture, then cut out When playing the game, there are 5 cards to match for each animal. This works well as a class or team effort, with children having roles such as colouring in, writing, and cutting out and then playing the matching game.
All Through the Year Animated PPT
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All Through the Year Animated PPT

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A Powerpoint resource showing each month of the year with animations. Show on the Smart Board for discussion around Weather, Seasons, Special Occasions, Celebration, or for ordering the months of the year.
Animal Photo Dominoes
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Animal Photo Dominoes

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A collection of photo dominoes showing 10 different animals. There are 25 pages with 4 dominoes on each page. There are a few blank dominoes that you may want to use to add different animals. EYFS and KS1 will enjoy this game whilst learning to match, make pairs, take turns, name and talk about animals.
What is that Tree? PPT and Activity Sheets
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What is that Tree? PPT and Activity Sheets

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Here is a PPT depicting 7 types of trees. Each slide has a photograph, a leaf and a few facts about the tree. The activity sheets are for recognising the leaves, labelling and colouring. Change the facts or make them more in depth depending on your audience. Extend by taking a field trip and identifying trees in your school grounds or local park / woodland. Collect leaves for in class activities such as leaf prints and observational drawings. Also, bark rubbings are quite nice to do on location.
25 Colour and Pattern Photo PPT
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25 Colour and Pattern Photo PPT

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A beautiful PPT showing 25 photos of a range of mixes including fruit, vegetable, sweets, toys, leaves, cakes and pebbles. Good for speaking and listening /discussion on colour, pattern, shape, texture, materials as well as using the senses. Materials can also be sorted e.g. into natural and man - made/edible and non- edible. Useful to brighten up displays and as visual aids.
Spring Photo Cards to Cut, Match, Discuss
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Spring Photo Cards to Cut, Match, Discuss

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10 pages of beautiful colour photo cards with a Spring / Easter theme. Each page has 4 sets of cards to cut out and match. Use as individual cutting and matching sheets where children paste the pairs onto the template provided. Or cut out and laminate the whole collection for pairs games, discussion group work or for adding to your displays. Photos include animals, minibeasts, plants and weather.
Plant Pattern Making EYFS
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Plant Pattern Making EYFS

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3 worksheets of activities where children can: Name and count the plants Colour the plants on each row to make them all the same Colour the plants on each row so that they are all different Make a continuing colour pattern using your colours Children could also cut out the pictures and make them into sets
Animal Picture Cards EYFS KS1
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Animal Picture Cards EYFS KS1

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6 pages showing 6 animals on each with coloured borders. These can be used for a variety of activities: Colouring worksheets Duplicate, print and cut out for matching games Duplicate and use for lotto games Sort the animals into categories such as farm, land, sea etc. Enlarge the cards and use different media such as collage or paint Speaking and listening activities describing the animal for a friend to guess
24 Animals and their Young Photos to Write about
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24 Animals and their Young Photos to Write about

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24 Animals and their Young Photos including lions, tigers, bears, elephants, dogs, cats, penguins and humans. There is a template included with suggested questions for children to write about such as habitat, diet, features and names of young and parents.
Writing about Animals Ideas Cards KS1
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Writing about Animals Ideas Cards KS1

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A cross curriculum resource to encourage children to discuss, think and write about animals. Here are 15 ideas cards to inspire children to write about animals or make lists. Each of the 5 pages shows 3 colour pictures of collections of animals / scenes e.g. farm animals, birds and bugs. There is space below each of the colour pictures for childrens writing. You may want to cut and laminate the picture cards and add them to your writing corner / table or displays.
10 Sets of Animal Photo Cards to Name and Number
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10 Sets of Animal Photo Cards to Name and Number

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This fits with any Animal themed work and is cross-curricular. These 10 sets are: Wild Animals Pets Farm Animals Birds Nocturnal Animals Sea Animals Rainforest Animals Desert Animals Mammals Small Animals and Insects Each card is an activity in itself where children can name the animals and match the names to the numbered photographs. Alternatively, I like to show the pictures on the Smart Board and give children a writing template (included) and play a time limited quiz. Very useful too, for English Language Learning.
Australia Animals Word Work EYFS and KS1
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Australia Animals Word Work EYFS and KS1

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in Australia, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals that can be found in Australia. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
China Animals Word Work EYFS and KS1
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China Animals Word Work EYFS and KS1

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in China, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals that can be found in China. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
Amazon Rainforest Animals Word Work
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Amazon Rainforest Animals Word Work

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the Amazon Rainforest, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 Amazon Rainforest animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
26 Animal Alphabet Cards EYFS and KS1
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26 Animal Alphabet Cards EYFS and KS1

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An Alphabet interactive learning resource for the EYFS and KS1 children. Each of the 26 cards showcases a letter of the alphabet accompanied by an animal whose name starts with that particular letter. You’ll find a blend of both familiar and more exotic animals such as the Quokka and Impalas. The animals and letters are presented in a white outline on a colourful habitat background. Children are invited to personalise the cards by colouring in these white sections. These cards can also be used to create an alphabet frieze around your classroom, thereby reinforcing alphabet and animal knowledge. As the children colour in their cards, they can then attach them to the frieze. Links with Phonics, Animals and their Habitats.
Baby Animals to Colour, Write and Match
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Baby Animals to Colour, Write and Match

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This resource is an Exploration of Baby and Parent Animals using 10 black and white worksheets. Each worksheet showcases a different baby animal alongside its parent. Children will learn new vocabulary like ‘cygnet’ and ‘swan’, ‘lamb’ and ‘sheep’. Children can colour in the pictures, whilst developing their understanding of the animal kingdom. An added activity includes sentence writing, which gives further opportunities to enhance language and writing skills. Each picture is surrounded by a thick border, assisting the children in the task of cutting out the shapes.
Congo Animals Word Search and Labelling
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Congo Animals Word Search and Labelling

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the Congo, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 Congo animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
Animals in the City Word Search and Label
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Animals in the City Word Search and Label

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the City, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 City animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
African Grasslands Animals Word Work
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African Grasslands Animals Word Work

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the African Grasslands shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is then a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals. The final sheet is an answer sheet so children can check their own answers.