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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.
Number Rhyme 5 Little Princesses EYFS
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Number Rhyme 5 Little Princesses EYFS

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A number rhyme for your EYFS children where children learn to count to 5. Share the rhyme and look for rhyming words. Children could dramatise the rhyme. Add scarves, feathers, crowns and cloaks. The rhyme starts with one princess and she meets a charming knight and ends with 5 princesses meeting 5 knights. Cut and match activity Children cut out the princesses and the knights, order and match them from 1 to 5. This activity is a nice addition to your celebrations of the Coronation of King Charles 111. Links to numbers, counting, poetry and rhyme.
18 Number Rhyme Cards
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18 Number Rhyme Cards

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Here are 18 Number Rhyme cards with 6 on each page. Suitable for EYFS and KS1. Children can cut these out and match/ glue them to the included title cards. These are nice to make into a choosing board too, where children select a Number rhyme to sing or share.
QUICKSAND Phonics and Number Games EYFS / KS1
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QUICKSAND Phonics and Number Games EYFS / KS1

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Here are some practical, sensory ideas for fun learning activities using a sand tray and pebbles. Use marker pens or stickers for your pebbles which you then bury in the sand. There are 3 ideas for games for phonics and 3 for number, that you can try out and adapt for your children. These activities are particularly good for SEN pupils too.
EYFS Number and Letter Flashcards
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EYFS Number and Letter Flashcards

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Handy flashcards to make and cut out, laminate and reuse. Here is a set of number cards from 0 to 10 showing numbers made with stars. To match these are black and white picture cards for each number. Similarly, there is a set of alphabet cards showing letters made from stars. To match these are black and white picture cards for each letter of the alphabet. There is a blank template for you or your children to use to make their own. Extend by providing children with outline numbers and letters and let them form them using sticky backed coloured stars. The cards are also good for sorting letters from numbers.
Tracing the Alphabet and Numbers
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Tracing the Alphabet and Numbers

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A resource of 2 worksheets which teachers can use for assessment and / or to support children with their fine motor control. Sheet 1 shows letters of the alphabet in capital and lower case form. Sheet 2 shows numbers from 1 to 26 to trace. Suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1 children.
7 Tracing Numbers and Letters Fine Motor Contol Sheets
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7 Tracing Numbers and Letters Fine Motor Contol Sheets

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7 tracing worksheets to share with your class to increase their fine motor control or to use for assessment of their progress. Sheets 1 and 2 are numbers 0 to 10. Sheets 3 to 7 are letters of the alphabet from A to Z as well as the alphabet in lower and upper case on sheet 7.
Bonfire Night Safety First
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Bonfire Night Safety First

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An EYFS or KS1 resource to remind children about keeping safe on and around Bonfire Night. Children read and write over the simple 7 rules. They can colour the fireworks and make a poster.
Christmas Tracing Cards EYFS and KS1
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Christmas Tracing Cards EYFS and KS1

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These Christmas tracing cards are perfect for EYFS and KS1! The set includes 10 festive designs, with the first card already coloured in as an example. Children can trace the outlines, colour them in, and use them as a starting point for writing or drawing. They can also be used to create personalized Christmas cards, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
For the Love of Animals Poems and Symbols
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For the Love of Animals Poems and Symbols

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This resource features two original engaging poems, each highlighting 10 different animals with simple “dos” and “don’t” phrases to teach children the importance of being gentle and kind to animals. Examples include “Don’t bother the butterflies, let them fly high,” and “Do smile at the sparrows as they soar by.” Each poetry sheet includes animal symbols for children to colour and identify, enhancing their understanding and connection to the animals. The set also comes with a colouring sheet displaying the animals, and both colour and black-and-white flashcards for children to cut, colour, and match. The flashcards can be used as worksheets or cut out, laminated, and used for matching games. Additionally, there is a blank sheet where children can create their own simple version of the poem, encouraging creativity and reinforcing lessons about kindness to animals.
10 Picture Memory Games for Young Children
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10 Picture Memory Games for Young Children

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These memory games are based on Kim’s game which generally uses objects. Each game has 5 colour pictures all with a topic theme: Farm Characters/people Transport Bugs Buildings Seaside Garden Stationary Circus Feelings Page 1 gives the teacher instructions on how to play the game. Then there is a worksheet to go with each topic. These are for the children to write their lists on and to cut and order the pictures from memory. There is a blank template that you can use for any other topic you are teaching. Extend the amount of pictures for more able /older children. This game links to maths /number/counting to 5 and literacy, speaking and listening and list writing as well as sequencing.
2D Shape Writing Drawing Colouring Sheets
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2D Shape Writing Drawing Colouring Sheets

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A cross curricular activity linked to literacy. 10 worksheets each showing a different shape. Children read the sentence and the initial sounds of the words. They then draw round the outlines of the shapes and colour them in.
12 Quiz Sheets for Young Children
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12 Quiz Sheets for Young Children

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12 easy quiz sheets for your class. Great as a back to school resource! Each quiz invites children to read, discuss and write. Each quiz has 4 questions and a corresponding picture for the answers. Children can answer in different ways - writing the letter of the picture, naming the picture or writing a phrase or short sentence. Play the quiz in pairs, groups or as a whole class. Alternatively use as worksheets to compliment your topic work. You could also laminate the sheets and add to the writing corner for early finishers or use as homework. There are a range of themes: Christmas, Halloween, On the Farm, Space, Flying things, Plants, Winter Clothing, Tigers, Baby Animals, Weather, Animals and Transport.
Grandad Poetry and Rhyme for Children
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Grandad Poetry and Rhyme for Children

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4 amusing rhymes for young children related to the topics of Family and Ourselves. Each poem is about Grandad and what he gets up to enjoying his life. Titles are: Grandad has a new job Feed the Birds Ready for Summer If only I could remember Children will enjoy listening to and reading the poetry and finding the rhyming words. They can colour the pictures and then overwrite the poems improving their fine motor control. Children can make up their own amusing rhymes about family members or friends.
Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children
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Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children

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Introducing this bumper pack of short stories for young children! You may want to include these stories into your lessons or dip in and out when you have a half hour to spare or are doing a short story session before home time! With 5 sets, each containing five original tales, this collection is the ultimate resource to inspire childrens’ love for reading, thinking, writing, speaking, and listening. These stories are not only entertaining but also carry messages that generate discussions on values and feelings for children. From empathy and diversity to perseverance and self-expression, each story is thoughtfully linked to important life lessons. The tales spark imagination and encourage creative writing as your children explore their own ideas and adventures inspired by the stories they read.With each story, there is included a colouring activity. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
10 Shape Handwriting Pattern Sheets
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10 Shape Handwriting Pattern Sheets

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10 worksheets for your children to improve their fine motor control with a shape theme. You could also laminate the sheets and add to your writing or maths area with dry markers.
10 Autumn Story Starters for Children
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10 Autumn Story Starters for Children

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Introduce these 10 writing templates to your young learners, each featuring a story starter with an Autumn theme; from prompts like, ‘Inside the barn, the tiny mouse peeped out,’ to ‘Instead of fresh apples in the basket, the farmer…’.
Shape Crackers Tracing Activity
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Shape Crackers Tracing Activity

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Link the Festive Season with handwriting and shape work with this activity. There are 3 sheets with 7 crackers on each. Each cracker has shapes with dashed lines for children to trace over. The final sheet has blank crackers for children to draw and colour their own shapes.
Everyone's a Winner 10 Fun Quizzes for Children
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Everyone's a Winner 10 Fun Quizzes for Children

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This resource is a collection of 10 quizzes designed for (EYFS), (KS1), and (SEND) children. This versatile resource can be used to support end-of-year or start-of-year celebrations, providing a fun and inclusive activity that encourages teamwork and reinforces and celebrates learning in a playful environment. Each quiz comprises 12 questions, supported by 12 colourful symbols /pictures, making it accessible and enjoyable for all children. The questions cover a range of simple, engaging topics, such as identifying fruits (e.g., “What is this fruit?”), recognizing places (e.g., “Where is this place?”), naming types of transport (e.g., “What kind of transport is this?”), and describing weather conditions (e.g., “What kind of weather is this?”). The design ensures that every child can participate and succeed, whether by calling out answers, working in pairs or small groups or, for more able children, writing their responses. Boardmaker licenced.