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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.
A Christmas Symbol Alphabet Sheet
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A Christmas Symbol Alphabet Sheet

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A simple activity for Christmas linked to your phonics work. The sheet shows a symbol for each letter of the alphabet for children to sound and colour in. There is a word box included. Children could cut out and order the picture symbols and write the words beneath.
Christmas Characters to Write about  and Match
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Christmas Characters to Write about and Match

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15 Christmas character cards which can be duplicated, cut out and used for matching games. There are 5 worksheets each showing 3 of the colour characters. Children can read and write the sentences. They can copy the sentences or write another sentence of their own to describe the characters. The characters can also be cut out and used for decorating or making Christmas cards.
The Letter 'S' at Christmas Time
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The Letter 'S' at Christmas Time

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This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘S’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labeling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘S Snow Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter S template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.
Winter Warmers Colour Cards
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Winter Warmers Colour Cards

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16 flashcards showing winter warmers - ways to keep warm in winter. 24 colour picture cards to talk about. Activity 12 pictures with words on sheet 1. Sheet 2 children draw their own pictures to go with the words. Sheet 3 children write the words to go with the pictures.
A Winter Rhyming Alphabet Presentation
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A Winter Rhyming Alphabet Presentation

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Here is an original winter poem based on the letters of the alphabet. The whole poem is printed on the final slide. Share on the Smartboard or print out. Great for an assembly where children can read a section each and hold up the card. Useful for a discussion around winter, weather, seasons and Christmas. The poem can inspire children to write their own.
A Winter Tale KS1
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A Winter Tale KS1

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Here is a simple Winter tale / reading and writing activity. Children can read the text and fill in the missing words. The answers are given in red on the next slide and the pictures around the colour border help children with the words they need. There is a blank border page where children can make up their own Winter tale and use the pictures to help them. Alternatively, they can draw a picture of the Winter tale or a Winter picture of their own. There are also colour flashcards without words and colour flashcards with words that can assist children with their reading and writing.
Winter Snap Card Game EYFS / KS1
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Winter Snap Card Game EYFS / KS1

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A lovely little matching card game for young children where they name and match drawings and photos of a Winter theme such as a snowman, fireworks and winter clothing. Cut and laminate the cards for durability and reuse. Children could colour in the drawings to make them more personal. Useful too, for displays, drawer labels and speaking and listening work. There are 10 pages with 2 sets of cards on each one.
Winter Word Matching Activity Sheets
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Winter Word Matching Activity Sheets

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4 activity sheets for children based on winter / weather. On each sheet children read the words and match them to the ones that are the same. The fonts are different for each word to make it a bit more difficult. Children could colour and cut out their snowmen and they could be made into a display. Alternatively, they can cut and match the words and paste into their work books.
Fruit Symbols Labelling Worksheets
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Fruit Symbols Labelling Worksheets

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 3 colour worksheets and 3 corresponding black and white sheets each showing 6 fruits. Children can write over the dotted words and then write the words along the bottom of the sheets. Alternatively, children can cut out the words and match to the pictures. The fruit pictures can also be used as flashcards or to add to your display work.
Making CVC Words with Symbols
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Making CVC Words with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 5 CVC Worksheets with supporting symbols. Each sheet has a different middle sound - a,e,i,o and u. Children use the 3 letters in each circle to build a word. They then write the word underneath. The symbols around the pages will support children with their word building and sounding out.
Ending with CK Worksheets with Symbols
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Ending with CK Worksheets with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘CK’ 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 ‘CK’. There is an answer sheet included. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Circle the Odd one Out Picture Symbols
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Circle the Odd one Out Picture Symbols

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4 colour worksheets and 4 in black and white. The aim of the exercise is to closely look at each line of objects and decide which one is different or does not fit the group. Children circle the odd one out in each row. A good activity to develop speaking and listening skills, observation skills and understanding of simple classification or sets. Useful for all young children, SEND and English Language Learners. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols
My Beach Holiday with Symbols
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My Beach Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to holidays at the beach that uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 beach flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a holiday at the beach. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays. Laminate and add to your sand tray with matching objects such as shells, toy boats, buckets and spades.
My Camping Holiday with Symbols
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My Camping Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to camping holidays, explorers and adventures. The resource uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 camping flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a camping holiday. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays.
My Countryside Holiday with Symbols
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My Countryside Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to the countryside and holidays as well as literacy. The resource uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 countryside flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a countryside holiday. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays.
My trip to the Hospital with Symbols
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My trip to the Hospital with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Hospital 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, people who help us, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
My trip to the Park with Symbols
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My trip to the Park with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Park. 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.
My trip to the Zoo with Symbols
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My trip to the Zoo with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to the Zoo. 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, animals as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. *Boardmaker licence.
My trip to London with Symbols
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My trip to London with Symbols

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My trip to London 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, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening. *Boardmaker licence
Story Sequencing Strips with Symbols
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Story Sequencing Strips with Symbols

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4 pages of colour symbols for children to use to make story sequences. There are 3 colour pictures with writing for each story strip. These are jumbled up on the sheets. Children can find and sequence sets of 3 pictures and add these to the template frame included. There is no correct answers so children have the flexibility to choose any 3 they think will go together and in any order. Examples are: I ride in a taxi, I go to the airport, I go to the beach I go to hospital, I put on a gown, I have an operation The activity will support children with their speaking and listening and story telling / writing. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.