This resource consists of six worksheets aimed at Key Stage 1 and SEND children, focusing on the initial sounds of the letters S, A, T, P, I, and N. Each sheet features a list of 20 words and corresponding symbols (licensed by Boardmaker), designed to help children associate sounds with images. The worksheets are available in both colour and black-and-white. Children are tasked with matching the words to the right symbols and can either tick off the words as they find them or write the word’s number next to the correct picture. This activity set supports learning in phonics and reading. To extend the use of the resource you may want to laminate the colour sheets and children can use dry markers with these in the writing corner.

A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white. The resource links a Circus theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring. The objective is for children to read and identify the circus pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items. The black and white sheet can be coloured in. Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers. Boardmaker Licenced.

A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white. The resource links a Seaside theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring. The objective is for children to read and identify the seaside pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items. The black and white sheet can be coloured in. Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers. Boardmaker Licenced.

“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.

This Autumn Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Autumn, Seasons, Weather or Clothes. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with Autumn. Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template. The resource features: Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Autumn Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed. Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Autumn’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders. Boardmaker licenced

This SEND/EYFS/KS1 resource is designed to engage children in learning about hospitals, self-care, and various occupations through a literacy-based activity. The pack includes 11 worksheets, available in both colour and black and white, where children identify pictures and symbols related to the theme and write the corresponding words underneath. Utilizing Boardmaker symbols, this resource features images of medicine, mobility aids like walking frames and wheelchairs, and first aid items such as plasters, bandages, and creams. Children will also learn about the roles of different professionals including doctors, hospital teachers, occupational therapists (OT), and physiotherapists. The pack includes pictures of vehicles like ambulances and police cars; medical instruments such as blood pressure monitors and stethoscopes, and personal care items including toothbrushes, shampoo, and shower facilities. Additionally, the resource emphasises the importance of keeping healthy and personal hygiene, making it a valuable tool for PSHE education. Boardmaker licenced.

This ‘School’ Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on School, Back to School, People who Help Us, or Ourselves. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with School. Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template. The resource features: Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the School Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed. Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘School’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders. Boardmaker licenced

This ‘Halloween’ Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Halloween, Celebrations, Special Days and Seasons. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with Halloween. Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template. The resource features: Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Halloween Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed. Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Halloween’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders. Boardmaker licenced

4 phonics worksheets for SEND children and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and duplicated in black and white. Enlarge if larger copies are required. Children practice writing the sounds (or words) on each sheet in the boxes and then match the symbols with the sounds. You could laminate the colour version and add these to the writing corner with dry markers or use as an assessment tool when needed. Initial sounds are covered e.g. s, a, t, p, i and n. 2 and 3 letter consonant blends are included such as qu, cr, str and spr. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource is designed to support KS1 teachers in introducing compound words through engaging and interactive activities. The set includes 10 pages of colour compound word cards, with 4 cards per page. Each card features an image, such as a bowl of jelly and fish, which combine to form a compound word like “jellyfish” when placed together. Other examples include “footprint,” “backpack,” and “horseshoe.” The cards can be cut out and laminated for durability and word games. Additionally, a word wall is included, displaying the names of all the compound words for children to match with the corresponding pictures. This resource aids in developing vocabulary, enhancing word recognition, and promoting fun, hands-on learning in the classroom. Symbols support SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource is designed to support Key Stage 1 and SEND teachers in delivering a structured phonics lesson sequence. It includes six activities that build on each other to develop children’s understanding and use of phonemes, initial sounds, word formation, and sentence completion. The activities range from sorting phoneme cards to writing and drawing, ending with an assessment to evaluate learning. Each activity is outlined on a planning sheet with objectives, necessary resources (included), and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for teachers to implement. The resource aims to enhance phonemic awareness and early literacy skills in a fun and interactive way, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for young children. Boardmaker Licenced.

This literacy resource for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and SEND children, integrates reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills through activities centred around Sports and Football. The first page features illustrations of football such as a football kit, ball, referee, cup and medal, which children can name and label using the provided word wall. The second page replicates this sheet in black and white for children to colour, reinforcing Football items recognition and vocabulary. The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to pictures , spelling and writing practice. This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills. Boardmaker licenced.

This versatile resource is designed to support SEND, EYFS, KS1, and MFL pupils in developing clothing vocabulary through reading and writing activities. It includes 7 sheets, each featuring 6 cards with different types of clothing, from everyday items like jeans, gloves, and jackets to more unusual items such as waistcoats, snowsuits, headbands, and leg warmers. The cards are provided in both colour and black and white. On the black-and-white version, children can trace over the dotted words, reinforcing their handwriting and letter recognition skills. The resource can also be used for sorting and matching games, encouraging pupils to categorize items into sets like footwear, swim wear, winter clothing, or sports attire. This resource is perfect for linking vocabulary learning with motor skills development, and it can easily be adapted for a range of classroom activities and learning levels. Boardmaker licenced.

This literacy resource for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and SEND children, integrates reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills through activities centred around common tools found in a toolbox. The first page features an illustration of a toolbox surrounded by tools such as pliers, a saw, and a hammer, which children can name and label using the provided word wall. The second page replicates this sheet in black and white for children to colour, reinforcing tool recognition and vocabulary. The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to tools, spelling and writing practice. This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource features two original engaging poems, each highlighting 10 different animals with simple “dos” and “don’t” phrases to teach children the importance of being gentle and kind to animals. Examples include “Don’t bother the butterflies, let them fly high,” and “Do smile at the sparrows as they soar by.” Each poetry sheet includes animal symbols for children to colour and identify, enhancing their understanding and connection to the animals. The set also comes with a colouring sheet displaying the animals, and both colour and black-and-white flashcards for children to cut, colour, and match. The flashcards can be used as worksheets or cut out, laminated, and used for matching games. Additionally, there is a blank sheet where children can create their own simple version of the poem, encouraging creativity and reinforcing lessons about kindness to animals.

A set of five lessons on hand care crafted for SEND children (and suitable for EYFS and KS1), emphasizing sensory exploration, using visual symbolism, and interactive learning. Here, children learn about hand hygiene, but also about kindness, empathy, and the value of self-care. The resource contains a unit of work with 5 activities and includes activities, objectives, materials required, steps involved and the teacher support required. Through tactile experiences, colour contrasts in symbols, and role-play scenarios, children are offered a multi-sensory approach, catering to varied learning needs. The lessons provide children with the skills and knowledge to undertake their own hand care, fostering a sense of autonomy. The 15 colour and black & white symbols serve as visual cues, reinforcing memory and association. The role-playing activities emphasize kind actions with hands, guiding children towards empathetic interactions and promoting positive social behaviour. The lessons are modular and can be tailored to suit individual children’s requirements, pacing, and comfort levels. Boardmaker Licenced.

This phonics resource is prepared with the needs of SEND and KS1 children in mind, focusing on distinguishing between the sounds and written letters A and T. It can form a complete lesson or part of a unit of work on phonics. The visual worksheets, featuring colourful illustrations of Anne, Tim, and their interests, offer an engaging approach to learning. There are two distinct worksheets for each letter, complete with amusing stories that embed the words beginning with the A and T, facilitating auditory and visual recognition. The activity promotes cutting, matching, colouring, tracing, and writing, covering a range of fine motor skills and comprehension tasks. For SEND children, particular support has been considered, such as adaptive scissors, auditory cues, enlarged fonts, and tactile resources like sandpaper letters. The combination of these features ensures that the resource is inclusive as well as enjoyable. Boardmaker licenced.

A structured phonics lesson pack for SEND and KS1 children, that uses Boardmaker symbols (licenced). The pack includes a planning overview showing the sounds focused on, the resources needed, and an extension activity for each initial sound. There are 15 worksheets, each with a different sound focus including st, sp, pl, pr, gl, gr, cr, cl, tr and th. There are 9 pictures/symbols on each sheet. These can be coloured in. By offering a step-by-step guide, complete with visual cues, repetitive tracing exercises, and engaging pictures, the resources ensure that every child, regardless of their learning style or pace, can begin to grasp the essential phonics concepts. The act of tracing, writing, and visually associating images with sounds offers multi-sensory stimulation, ensuring that learning is not just limited to listening. The extension activities allow children to recognize and apply phonics in varied contexts.

A comprehensive resource pack, designed to strengthen and consolidate the understanding of final sounds in words, specifically those with 2 letters (e.g., ‘og’) and 3 letters (e.g., ‘ing’). An invaluable tool for SEND and KS1 pupils. Pack Features: 2 planning sheets showing sound, resources needed, activity steps and extension ideas for each sound. Variety and Depth: The pack comprises 15 worksheets, each dedicated to a different final sound. Say, Write, and Trace: The exercises follow a three-step learning process for each sound: Say the Sound: Encourages auditory recognition and oral repetition, building phonemic awareness. Write the Sound: Pupils complete words by matching them with corresponding pictures, promoting association and comprehension. Trace the Letters: Alongside each worksheet, there’s a panel for tracing, fostering fine motor skills and reinforcing letter formation. Integration with Boardmaker Symbols (licenced): Each worksheet incorporates relevant symbols. These symbols offer visual support for auditory instructions. Use the worksheets and ideas to support your phonics work or as a unit of work in itself.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on FEELINGS. 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 pictures related to feelings, such as worried, happy, sad and excited. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out. 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 symbols on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying feeling words such as worried, miserable and angry. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate picture symbols. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own feeling related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Feelings with Ourselves, Number with Reading and Writing. Boardmaker licenced.