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.
20 pages of black and white Christmas stockings for children to colour in.
There are 2 designs on each page making 40 stockings in all.
Some stockings are plain for children to add their own designs, some are patterned and there are a range of themes included such as Santa in the chimney, angels, holly, toys, berries, snowmen, elves and reindeer.
Children can use the pictures to make Christmas cards and for inspiration for making their own Christmas stockings with craft materials or drawing and painting.
Suitable of EYFS and KS1.
A fun way to end or start the term.
The game is based on Catch Phrase where children guess what the popular phrase or word is based on the pictures they see.
This involves thinking and speaking and listening.
Children enjoy this game in groups.
There are 35 picture cards which can be cut up and laminated(for reuse) or pages can be used as they are with 4 cards to a page.
There is a suggested answer sheet at the end, that children or the teacher, can use to mark off answers. (Some pictures could have an equally feasible alternate catch phrase or word).
As a follow up, children could make up their own pictures based on familiar sayings or those on a theme such as football or animals.
Children can research any sayings they are not familiar with. Links to language learning also.
A set of activities based on the Book: The Shopping Basket by John Burningham.
There is a complete set of small flashcards representing all the characters,places and food in the story.
There are 6 activities:
Draw the correct number of food items in the basket.
Match the animals to the food they wanted from Steven.
Match the animals to the places where they appeared in the story.
Match the animals to the position they appear in the story.
Write a shopping list for Steven.
Write a note for number 25.
Here are 3 templates that counsellors working with children and young people could use as a more visual aid and way of communicating the counselling contract.
There is a blank one where you could fill in your own information or questions.
There is one with key questions included.
The third has key questions but added pictures / symbols.
There is a black and white version and colour version of each of the 3 templates.
Play therapists may also adapt the templates for their work with children and young people.
Set two in this Dingbat Visual Word Game series.
Let’s cheer up Fridays (or any days), with this Dingbats Visual Word Puzzle for Kids or the whole family.
28 Picture clues for children to solve, complete with a blank answer template and an answer sheet.
Works well on Zoom too!
20 Christmas colouring themed sheets for EYFS and KS1.
Examples of sheets include a reindeer, a Christmas stocking, candles, Christmas trees and baubles.
3 worksheets where the children name the picture/symbol linked to the weather and then overwrite the sentences.
The last sheet is a template that the children can draw or paste into and then make their own sentences about the weather.
Sheet 1 shows all the symbols used in the worksheets in black and white with corresponding colour symbol cards.
Boardmaker licenced.
This is a fun activity for young children.
Cut out and laminate the 30 circular cards showing Christmas pictures and hide inside the classroom or in nature’s den / outside areas or in a sand tray.
Children can hunt for the pictures and then tick off on the master board when they find them! Children will enjoy working in pairs or small groups.
A Catch Phrase game for KS1 and 2.
A fun activity at Christmas.
40 pictorial popular catch phrases or sayings with a Christmas theme.
The game encourages thinking skills and speaking and listening skills.
There are 4 catch phrases on each page.
Either show on the white board or cut out and show as individual cards or sets of 4.
It is fun to work against the clock!
Children can work in pairs or teams to try to work out the answers.
An answer sheet is provided for them to mark off with suggested answers but there may be more than one acceptable answer.
Cut out the cards and laminate for a game you can keep and re use.
As an extra activity children can research and write the meanings or origins of the phrases.
Examples of phrases are The first Noel, A Christmas Carol and Santa’s little helper.
Children will enjoy making up their own Christmas phrases or sayings.
Cards may also be cut out and used for matching games or making cards or tags for Christmas.
These 10 writing frames each show a different colour scene to discuss and write about.
There are key words included with each scene to support writing.
The frames and key words may help your children with special educational needs too.
Links to Seasons, Winter and Christmas.
6 colour posters to display in your classroom or use for games such as 4 corners.
Santa
Shepherd
Angel
Star
Penguin
Reindeer
There are also matching small cards which can be matched to words or pictures.
A phonics resource for children learning about ‘ck’ at the end of words.
There are 2 worksheets where children use the words provided to label the pictures.
There is a sheet with 16 sentences where children add the missing words that end in ck. (S may be added for plurals). They can write these out in their workbooks or just add the missing words onto the sheet.
There is a wordsearch and wordsearch answer sheet provided.
A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter M.
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.
Order the words into alphabetical order.
This science resource is designed for young children to explore and understand the concept of sound through visual activities. The resource includes 3 pages, each featuring 6 colour cards that children can cut out and sort into categories based on the sound’s volume. The cards depict various sounds, helping children distinguish between “loud” and “soft” sounds.
Examples include cards with images of loud sounds such as yelling people and a washing machine, alongside soft sounds like someone asleep and children whispering.
Each page includes a mix of adjectives (e.g., yelling, whispering) and objects (e.g., drill, softball) to help children understand how different sounds can be categorized.
In addition to the colour versions, there are black-and-white versions of the same sheets for children to colour in. This allows them to engage more deeply with the activity and reinforces their understanding of the concepts as they add their own colours to the pictures.
This resource uses symbols and supports SEND children, EYFS and KS1.
Boardmaker licenced.
Fun with Hats: A Data Adventure for Children is a maths resource designed for Key Stage 1 and EYFS children. The resource aims to develop early data handling and sorting skills through fun activities.
The resource includes:
• Three Sets of Colour Picture Cards: Each set contains 18 colour pictures of children wearing different hats. Sets 1A and 1B, Set 2A and 2B, and Set 3A and 3B include the same pictures but are jumbled in different orders, providing multiple opportunities for matching and sorting activities.
• Activity Sheet for Counting and Matching Hats: This sheet allows children to practice counting, sorting, matching and recording.
There are 6 planned Activity ideas which come with objectives, instructions and assessment opportunities.
Hat Matching Game:
Objective: Develop data handling and sorting skills by matching pictures of children with different hats.
Sorting Hat Game:
Objective: Practice sorting and categorising skills based on hat colour and type.
Hat Relay Race:
Objective: Reinforce sorting skills and promote teamwork.
Hat Storytelling:
Objective: Encourage creativity and language development through storytelling.
Design Your Own Hat:
Objective: Encourage creativity and artistic expression while reinforcing understanding of different types of hats.
Counting and Matching Hats:
Objective: Practice counting and matching skills.
The resource links to topics on Clothing.
Boardmaker licenced.
This resource, 20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas for EYFS and KS1, features 20 colour creative designs to inspire young children in crafting their own Christmas cards. The cards can also be cut out and used for festive displays or turned into bunting to hang on string, adding a fun and decorative touch to the classroom or home. Perfect for encouraging imagination and creativity during the holiday season!
The final page shows 2 blank cards for children to use as templates.
The 12 days of Christmas in small cards for children to cut, sequence and match.
12 large cards for display, whole class work, sequencing, use in Christmas plays or to make individual Christmas cards.
Just print on card and fold for a set of 12 lovely cards.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
A Christmas activity linked to maths - comparing and encouraging use of language such as heavy, heavier, light, lighter.
There are a set of 24 symbols connected to Christmas / Winter.
Each picture is numbered 1 - 24.
The second sheet is a template for the children to write which symbol in each square is heavier or lighter. The first one is done for them.
Cut and laminate the cards for stand alone speaking and listening activities.
An alphabet literacy based workbook for SEND children and suitable for EYFS and KS1.
Boardmaker licenced with symbols.
A resource linked to both Christmas, the alphabet and phonics.
Each page shows a different letter of the alphabet.
Children name the pictures on each page, say the sounds, spell and write the letters and words.
The pictures/symbols link to Christmas e.g. A is for angel and G is for gift.
3 worksheets for children learning to write a sentence.
Themes are Friends, Travel and Shopping.
There are a selection of words on each page for children to use to write their sentences along with punctuation marks.