Here are a collection of word search worksheets for KS1 children. This collection is Set 1 in the series. Links to reading, spelling, phonics and word work as well as the topics shown. The themes are: Circus, Spring, Nature, Birthday, Christmas, Halloween, Food and Toys. Each word search has a colour version and a black and white version. Children have 8 pictures which they can label and then look for the words in the word search grids below. There are answer sheets on the final page for all the word searches. The children could work as part of a guided reading group or work individually or in pairs.

5 worksheets for young learners finding out about phonics and the letter O Links to reading, phonics, writing, handwriting and the alphabet. Sheet 1 - Children overwrite the sentence O is for octopus 2 - Children practice writing the letter o and overwrite the word octopus 3 - A set of flashcards to cut out, read, write, colour and match 4 - Overwrite a sentence for each word beginning with O - octopus, olive, orange and onion 5 - Draw a line to join the words and pictures

A poetry writing activity to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles 111. 3 example poems for children to share and use to stimulate their own poetry writing. There are also 3 framed templates that children can use to write rhyming words in, notes or to compose their own poems in. The final page is a table showing some rhyming words that children may use or add to.

This resource includes planning, a sample book review, key elements of a book review cards, sentence starters and 2 book review templates for children to use. You could use the planning (which includes learning objectives, resources, activity outline, and conclusion) or just use the resources you want. Children will enjoy reading the review of a fictitious story and author - Dizzy the Dinosaur. Extend the activity by asking children to write a short story about Dizzy the Dinosaur and his adventures.

A lesson / activity idea to stimulate creative writing and imagination in your children. There is a picture of a magical fruit tree that grows lots of fruit all at once. Children are asked questions to help them with their writing. They can answer the questions or use the ideas to create a story or poem about the magical fruit tree. There are 6 different writing frames to choose from. There are 18 fruit circles that children could use to decorate their magical trees or a class tree which makes a lovely display.

Play this PPT as a slide show with plenty of speaking and listening and questions to ask along the way. There are 13 stories included to share, retell and discuss. There area set of extension activities included at the end. Link to book or reading celebrations and / or use as a basis for an assembly.

*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘sh’ at the end of words. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols / pictures and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words that end with ‘sh’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.

*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘th’ at the end of words. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols / pictures and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words that end with ‘th’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.

A KS1 resource linked to food, writing and sorting. Sheet 1 is a poster showing a variety of food and drinks. Share the poster and talk about the pictures - you could link to healthy eating. (Children could make their own posters). Sheet 2 is for children to draw the pictures themselves or cut and paste. (Children could put these into alphabetic order or order of preference). Sheet 3 is for children to write a list. They could add pictures to this. Sheet 4 asks the children to sort the foods into 7 different categories - there will be some overlap and repetition here.

This resource is a fun way to introduce young children to story making and telling and working in small groups. The objectives are to encourage creativity, teamwork, speaking and listening and story telling skills. There is a planning sheet included with a sample story created using some of the story cards. The sets of symbol cards include; who, what, when, where, how and the End There is a set of colour symbol cards that go with each of these headings. Children will choose a card from each of the sections and put these together imaginatively to tell a simple story. Extend the activity by asking children to illustrate their story and write a short sentence or caption to go with it. Boardmaker licenced.

3 activities to for children at KS1 to think about looking after their hygiene. Activity 1 Write or match the words from the word bank to match the pictures Activity 2 Cut out the picture cards and write a sentence about each item Activity 3 Write the sequence of how we keep our hands clean

This is a speaking and listening activity, where children make up the dice and then play with friends or family getting to know them better. Useful also, at the start of a new term or when working with new people. There are 6 dice with written questions for the children to think and talk about and 6 dice with pictures and key words. Suitable for a range of reading ability.

10 sets of 4 colour cards in this Catch Phrase Game where pupils work out from the pictures what the phrase /sign or idiom might mean. The theme is citizenship and involves things like looking after our planet and environment as well as our responsibilities to look after ourselves and others. There is a suggested answer sheet but the pictures can be interpreted in different ways and make for good discussions as well as speaking and listening. Extend by asking your pupils to each come up with a picture card themselves with a given theme e.g. recycling. This makes a great display and assembly!

A great resource for EYFS or KS1 to accompany your singing or nursery rhyme sessions. Each worksheet has a different nursery or number rhyme: One, two, three, four, five Five little ducks Jack and Jill Twinkle Twinkle Miss Polly had a dolly 10 Green bottles I’m a little teapot Incy Wincy Spider Humpty Dumpty 3 Blind Mice 5 Naughty Monkeys 5 Little Speckled Frogs Activities include sharing the rhyme, reading and adding the missing rhyming words, writing the words, colouring the pictures and adding a drawing following the instructions.

A close observation, memory and speaking and listening game that gets progressively more difficult as more and more items are taken away. The game is a PPT take on the more traditional Kim’s game were items might be on a tray, covered up and one taken away. Children guess what is missing. The game is based on a teacher arriving in class and the items and decoration that is in the classroom. The first slide on each page is the same and on the second one or more items have been taken away. E.g the lunch box from under the table in slide 1 and the empty cola can in slide 2. Children could work in pairs or groups or you could play the game as a whole class. Use a timer for more fun! By the time the children get to slide 14 the classroom is almost empty and there are many items to recall or list. Use less slides depending on the age and ability of the class. Print the slides out for a table top group activity. Very useful for those learning English and links to Describing School/ the classroom.

Back to school worksheets. Templates for children to fill in about themselves. Boy and Girl versions.

A lovely game for EYFS and KS1 learning their sounds. There are 12 pictures to talk about and sort into the sound groups. Children could sort C and K or you could challenge them to sort ch, c and k sounds. The pictures can be matched to the words and/or corresponding sounds. Cut out and laminate for games that you can re-use. Print out twice for more matching games.

Children will enjoy drawing these characters and naming them. Each picture has a letter next to it and children write the words in the grid. Page 1 is for children to make up names beginning with the associated letter. Pages 2 and 3 show pictures with their corresponding initial letter next to them.

A complete lesson with planning and resources included, with a phonics theme. Planning includes objectives, resources, activities, assessment and homework. There are 2 pages of colour picture cards using symbols. There is a set of alphabet cards to be cut and laminated. There are 2 black and white worksheets where children write the CVC words under the pictures and colour them in. There is also a template worksheet, where children can draw and write CVC words and pictures. Boardmaker licenced.

Alphabet Code Breakers for your KS1 classroom: an engaging resource designed to boost literacy skills through creative challenges. With easy-to-follow lesson planning, it offers a fresh perspective on alphabetic understanding, spelling and problem-solving. The planning outlines 9 activity ideas and gives step by step guidance, objectives and resources needed. Activities include ‘Creating your own Alphabet Code’ and a ‘Code Gallery Walk’. Add pencils and you are ready to go.