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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.
Holiday Picture Match with Symbols
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Holiday Picture Match with Symbols

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An activity suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Links to holidays, weather, seasons, and journeys. There is a set of worksheets with 3 pages in colour and the same 3 pages in black and white. Children can name the symbols, draw a matching line to make pairs and / or cut out the cards and match/paste them to make pairs. The cards can be added to classroom displays. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
My trip to the Circus with Symbols
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My trip to the Circus with Symbols

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My trip to the Circus. One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols. Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words. Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip. Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. *Boardmaker licence.
Happy Halloween Celebrations Banner
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Happy Halloween Celebrations Banner

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There are 2 letters per A4 page when put together spell Happy Halloween. Each letter has a different design. Can be used as bunting hung around the classroom, or for children to use to spell the words. Laminate and you can re-use next year!
My Trips to Different Places With Symbols
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My Trips to Different Places With Symbols

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A set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols. Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words. Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip. Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. Trips include to the Zoo, Desert, Dentist, Park, Railway, Rainforest and Supermarket.
30 Spring Words and Symbols Activities
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30 Spring Words and Symbols Activities

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Activity sheets for SEND pupils and Key Stage 1 related to Spring and Literacy. Sheet 1 shows 30 symbols with a Spring theme. Children can name and colour these and match them to the words on sheet 2. Sheet 3 is a template for children to cut and paste or write the 30 Spring words in alphabetical order. Links to reading, writing, alphabetical order and phonics. Extend by asking children to use the key words to write about Spring in creative form, poetry or key phrases / sentences. Boardmaker licenced
My trip to the Shoe Shop with Symbols
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My trip to the Shoe Shop with Symbols

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My trip to the Shoe Shop with symbols. One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols. Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words. Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip. Links to topic work, clothes, Ourselves, journeys, travel as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. *Boardmaker licenced
St Patrick's Day Symbol Cards SEND
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St Patrick's Day Symbol Cards SEND

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A set of 11 symbols with a St Patrick’s Day theme for use in your RE /Celebrations/topic work with SEND pupils. Also suitable for use with EYFS and KS1. Use as visual aids or cut out and play matching card games. Add to your displays. There is a colour and a black and white version of each symbol so children can colour these in. The Saint Patrick’s day Saint symbol is in a larger form with 2 to a page. Boardmaker licenced
30 Easter Words and Symbols Activities
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30 Easter Words and Symbols Activities

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Activity sheets for SEND pupils and Key Stage 1 related to Easter and Literacy. Sheet 1 shows 30 symbols with an Easter theme. Children can name and colour these and match them to the words on sheet 2. Sheet 3 is a template for children to cut and paste or write the 30 Easter words in alphabetical order. Links to Celebrations, Special Days, reading, writing, alphabetical order and phonics. Extend by asking children to use the key words to write about Easter in creative form, poetry or key phrases / sentences. Boardmaker licenced
Flowers and Plants Symbols
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Flowers and Plants Symbols

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3 pages of flashcards related to flowers and plants. The pages can be used as worksheets or cut into 8 flashcards. Each card shows a symbol such as roots or leaves and asks children to trace over the words and colour in the pictures. Once the children have completed the activity you could add the cards for displays, visual aids, or use in nature trails or scavenger hunts. Links to your Science, nature or outdoor learning topics and suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND pupils. Also link to National Plant a Flower Day on March 12th. Boardmaker licenced.
Transport Rhyming Words with Symbols
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Transport Rhyming Words with Symbols

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3 Transport worksheets suitable for SEND, KS1 and KS2. Each worksheet is in colour and black and white. Children will need to use their listening skills to hear sounds that are the same and at the same time learn about spelling rules. There are 6 transport symbols on each sheet and symbols that match such as ship and slip and cart and heart. Children can use the words at the bottom of each sheet to help them and make a list of pairs of words that rhyme. Boardmaker licence
Toys Rhyming Words with Symbols Sheets
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Toys Rhyming Words with Symbols Sheets

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3 Toys worksheets suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and black and white. Children will need to use their listening skills to hear sounds that are the same and at the same time learn about spelling rules. There are 6 toys symbols on each sheet and symbols that match such as ball and wall and toys and boys. Children can use the words at the bottom of each sheet to help them and make a list of pairs of words that rhyme. Boardmaker licence
In the Rainforest Words and Symbols
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In the Rainforest Words and Symbols

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2 Rainforest worksheets suitable for SEND and KS1. Each worksheet comes in colour and black and white. Children can label the things that can be found in the Rainforest using the words underneath. There are 12 pictures / symbols on each page. These can be duplicated and cut out to make matching pairs. Children can use the key vocabulary to write about the Rainforest or to make a list. The blank space on the worksheets could also be used for drawings, stories or poems. Pictures and symbols could also be enlarged and used for visual aids or displays. Boardmaker licence
Spring + Easter Rhyming Words + Symbols
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Spring + Easter Rhyming Words + Symbols

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3 Spring / Easter worksheets suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and black and white. Children will need to use their listening skills to hear sounds that are the same and at the same time learn about spelling rules. There are 6 Spring / Easter related symbols on each sheet and symbols that match such as bunny and honey and Spring and ring. Children can use the words at the bottom of each sheet to help them and make a list of pairs of words that rhyme. Boardmaker licence
Buildings and Places with Symbols
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Buildings and Places with Symbols

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A collection of 15 symbol cards in colour and black and white, showing places to visit and /or buildings. Cut and laminate the cards for displays and visual aids and for children to use in their written work. Page 3 is a template showing the names only of the places. Children can draw the places or buildings or paste the symbols into the boxes. Pages 4 and 5 show 5 places each and children have room to write about these places in the spaces provided. **Boardmaker licenced
On the Farm Words and Symbols Activities
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On the Farm Words and Symbols Activities

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3 Farm worksheets suitable for SEND and KS1. Each worksheet comes in colour and black and white. Children can label the things that can be found on the farm using the words underneath. There are 12 pictures / symbols on each page. These can be duplicated and cut out to make matching pairs. Children can use the key vocabulary to write about the Farm or to make a list. The blank space on the worksheets could also be used for drawings, stories or poems. Pictures and symbols could also be enlarged and used for visual aids or displays. Boardmaker licence
Oceans and Seas Sound Sorting with Symbols
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Oceans and Seas Sound Sorting with Symbols

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A resource linked to Oceans and Seas / Water and National Dolphin Day on April 14th. Linked also to reading and phonics. There are 3 differentiated worksheets. Sheet 1 Children sort out colour pictures with words into those beginning with S and those not beginning with S. Sheet 2 Children sort the colour pictures without the words. Sheet 3 Children colour the pictures and sort into sets. 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
All about Clothes Worksheets and Symbols
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All about Clothes Worksheets and Symbols

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A welcome addition to your topic on Clothes for SEND pupils and suitable also, for EYFS and KS1. The first page is a colour poster to share and talk about with your class with all things related to Clothes. This includes how to care for clothing such as washing, ironing and storing. The second page is a black and white version of the poster for children to colour in. Pages 3,4 and 5 are worksheets where children write the words under the pictures. These are mostly taken from the poster. Finally, page 6 is a word wall containing some key vocabulary that children may use in their writing, discussing or labelling of clothes and related topics. Children could make their own posters as an extension. Boardmaker licenced.
My ABC on the Farm with Symbols
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My ABC on the Farm with Symbols

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Add this resource to your topic for the Farm or Animals. Links to the Alphabet, phonics and the Farm. Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to the farm. There are pictures for each letter of the alphabet. Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures. These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet. Boardmaker licenced.
Our World and Where we Live with Symbols
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Our World and Where we Live with Symbols

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“Our World and Where We Live,” encourages children to explore and appreciate their local environment and culture, and promotes understanding and empathy of others by facilitating comparison and discussion of diverse global environments and cultures. The resource includes a complete lesson plan including aims, resources, activities, assessment and homework. There is a colour disucssion sheet to introduce different aspects of where we live and the local environment. Children can colour in the black and white version of this sheet and overwrite the sentences. The next worksheet asks the children to draw and write about the different aspects and an example sheet is provided that the children can use as a reference or stimulus. *Boardmaker licenced. * The Boardmaker symbols can be a great resource for SEND students. They are a set of picture symbols used for communication with individuals who are nonverbal, have limited speech or who benefit from pictorial / visual input. They can aid in understanding and expressing ideas around the topic of Our World and where we live.