This resource is designed to inspire a love of books in Key Stage 1 pupils while developing their understanding of literary classifications. Young learners distinguish between fiction and non-fiction and then delve deeper into genres and topics. Included is a planning sheet that outlines three lesson plans, complete with objectives, a list of necessary materials, activities, and follow-up suggestions to reinforce learning. There are two ready-made labels for fiction and non-fiction to facilitate a hands-on card sorting activity. Accompanying these are 10 pages, each featuring six diverse book covers in black and white, which can be cut out for an interactive classification game and a range of activities. Examples of book covers are ‘Learn to Play the Piano’, ‘I have a New Daddy’ and ‘My Book of Fairy Tales for 7 year olds’. Tailored for Key Stage 1 children, the book covers lend themselves to lots of speaking and listening and predicting. Follow up with sorting of real books and / or children can design their own book covers using the cards for inspiration. The resource is a useful addition to library skills and any celebrations around Books.

This resource is designed for KS1, SEND and EYFS teachers to help children recognize, write, and understand the initial sound - the letter ‘Y.’ It includes seven black and white worksheets: letter formation practice, colour by numbers, matching rhyming picture pairs, join the dots, a word search, find and underline the ‘Y’ words in the ‘Yacht’ poem, and picture-sound matching. These activities promote fine motor skills, letter recognition, and phonemic awareness through multi-sensory learning. Teachers can integrate these printable worksheets into daily lessons, providing a fun way for children to learn the letter ‘Y’. Boardmaker licenced.

Children will enjoy joining in with this popular nursery rhyme with the support of these cards. There are black and white cards which children can colour in and trace over the words or write onto. There are colour cards that children can read the words or write onto. Cut out the cards for sequencing, sorting and matching games.

This lesson plan offers a fun approach to teaching the alphabet and phonics to young children, with a Flower or Garden theme. There is a planning sheet with suggestions for using the resources provided. These include a sheet for each letter of the alphabet, showing a flower with 7 petals and 7 pictures beginning with the given sound. There is a blank flower on each page that the children can draw in or write the words corresponding to the pictures. The first sheet is coloured in as an example to share with children. This is based on the letter S and shows written words corresponding to the pictures. Creating a Learning Display: The culminating Class Alphabet Garden display suggested in the planning, serves as a visual reinforcement of the lessons learned, making the classroom an engaging learning environment.

A simple word search for Halloween for children at KS1. There are 8 words to find which correspond to the colour pictures around the word search. There is an answer sheet and a blank template for you to fill in other words of your own related to Halloween or Autumn. Other similar word search sheets including Christmas, farm, toys and bugs can be found on this shop too.

Halloween is a magical time and a great time for creative writing. Here are 5 original short stories designed to spark children’s imaginations at KS1 and Early Years. The Wizard that could not Read The Witch and the Kindness Potion The day the Magic went Bounce Freddy the Proud Frog Beany and the Broomstick The stories are fun and engaging. There is a colouring activity sheet to accompany each of the stories.

This is a Collection of 5 fun Short Stories about Dinosaurs for young children. The stories are entertaining and stimulate childrens imagination encouraging them to create their own dinosaur stories. Each story incorporates a simple lesson such as friendship, perseverance, and kindness. The stories can be incorporated into various subjects, from science (studying prehistoric life) to art (drawing and imagining dinosaur worlds) to language arts (writing their own dino-tales or poems). Teachers can create activities based on the stories, like discussions, role-playing, or even field trips to museums, amplifying the learning experience. There is a colouring sheet for each of the stories. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.

This pack (Set 3) of five engaging story resources is perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in your KS1 children. Each title has a message for children: “The Clever Little Mouse” teaches children about quick thinking and friendship. “Dad Gets a Big Surprise” is a heartwarming story of family love and the joy of giving. “The Strawberry Hamster”, kids will learn about problem-solving and resourcefulness. “The Kiwi That Lost His Mother” offers lessons of resilience, identity, and the strength of familial bonds. “When Bertha Took a Tumble” encourages a positive mindset, showing how challenges can be overcome with courage and imagination. These tales can be the foundation for various creative writing exercises, encouraging children to expand the narratives, explore different endings, or even create their own stories inspired by the themes and characters.

This is Set 4 in the collection of Creative Stories. This new compilation consists of five engaging stories that are sure to stimulate young minds and get their creative juices flowing. In “The Little Chef with a Big Idea”, children will learn about empathy and the joy of giving, as they follow the adventure of a thoughtful chef who goes above and beyond for his neighbour. “The Little Prince and the Rose” is a captivating tale that teaches lessons about friendship, growing up, and seeking wisdom in unexpected places. In “Santa Gets Stuck”, the magic of Christmas comes to life, illustrating the importance of perseverance and problem-solving in fun, festive circumstances. “Imelda and Cecilia and the Magic Shoes” is a story about friendship and discovery. Here, two best friends embark on an unexpected adventure at their ballet class, encouraging children to embrace the magic in everyday life. Finally, in “Patch the Dog Finds a New Playmate”, young readers will learn about overcoming loneliness, making friends, and the simple joys of playing and sharing. Each story in this collection provides opportunities for creative writing. Children can expand the narratives, explore different endings, or create their own stories inspired by these characters and themes. There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.

Encourage your KS1 children to dive into the wonderful world of creative writing with this fun story pack. This is Set 1 in the Collection. This collection features five original tales: “The Boy Who Could Not Stop Growing”, “The Princess and the Knight”, “Hide and Squeak”, “The Lonely Bear and the Magic Umbrella”, and “The Cat That Nobody Wanted”. Each story is thoughtfully written, with engaging plots that will stimulate your children’s imaginations and foster their creativity. The stories are good starting points for various writing activities, encouraging children to create their own tales, write sequels, or pen character descriptions. The stories also carry subtle moral lessons - from embracing individual differences to overcoming fear with friendship. There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.

Introducing: “Catch Phrase!” - A Journey Through Words and Art A hands-on activity tailored for Key Stage 2 pupils. From the comforting “There’s no place like home” to the festive “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” and the determined “I’ve started so I’ll finish,” pupils embark on a captivating journey, uncovering the origins and meanings of 10 timeless catch phrases. Each catch phrase has it’s own original poster for inspiration, showing origins and meaning as well as instructions for pupils own poster work. “Catch Phrase!” links Literacy with Creativity: A fusion of language, art and design. Suitable for individual or group work, adapting to classroom needs.

“Introducing ‘Find the Odd One Out’ – a 12-page resource where children are challenged to spot subtle differences in sets of three pictures. Perfect for honing observation skills and for speaking and listening, this activity can be a fun race against the clock for the whole class, or a collaborative task for pairs. Whether you’re stuck indoors on a rainy day or need a quick lesson starter for KS1 and EYFS, this resource is sure to engage and enthuse your young learners. Who will spot the difference first?”

4 worksheets for children learning about the letter W. Links to phonics, handwriting and reading. Sheets- 1 water 2 well 3 weather 4 week

3 activity sheets for children to help them to think about and write about change in note form. Notes can then be expanded.

12 sets of vocabulary cards with a Tennis theme in time for Wimbledon! A useful resource when teaching children to play tennis or to understand how it is played and the vocabulary used. Each sheet shows 6 cards. Cut these out and they can be used for speaking and listening games or for children writing about tennis. Great for adding to your classroom or hall display too.

2 colour posters to discuss with your children, or they could talk about them in pairs. Poster 1 shows a coffee shop where people are in a queue to buy food and drinks. There is a comprehension question sheet for children to answer verbally, discuss and / or write the answers to e.g. What time is the coffee shop open? Who is first in the queue? Poster 2 shows a Pizza Express with food and drinks menus. There is a comprehension question sheet for children to answer verbally, discuss and / or write the answers to e.g. How much would it cost for an Olive Pizza and a bottle of Cola? Links to Literacy, comprehension and speaking and listening as well as Maths, money and shopping.