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.
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.
This is a fun activity where children cut out the flower faces and create their own feelings garden. It is nice for an interactive display.
Children will need craft materials such as paints, collage, felt or crayons to create their garden and then add the flower faces.
Another way of using these is to duplicate and play matching games, or sort into different emotions.
Children can also use the cards to indicate how they feel about an activity or event.
There are 4 pages of colour flower faces with 6 faces on each page.
Here are some back to school activities to get children feeling positive about the future and encouraging them to talk about their feelings.
There are 4 activities with a choice of writing frames.
Suitable for KS1 and lower KS2.
12 black and white picture cards for children to talk about and cut and match to the coloured in versions.
Or duplicate the black and white pictures for children to match.
Links to Ourselves and Feelings topics.
There is a template included for children to draw their own faces onto.
3 worksheets to support children with recognising and communicating their feelings.
Sheet 1 - Children circle the happy face in each row. They draw a happy face and then complete the sentence - I feel happy when…
Sheet 2 - The same as sheet 1 but children circle the sad faces
Sheet 3 - Children circle the angry faces
The faces are all drawn on different types of balls that children can name.
Extend by asking children to draw faces on balloons with marker pens showing different expressions.
3 activity sheets based on the theme of World of Work for KS1.
Sheet 1 shows 20 characters with props that suggest their occupations.
Children can make a list of what jobs they think the people do and then write the corresponding numbers next to the characters.
Sheet 3 gives suggestions that may support the children in their choices and with their written work.
Sheet 2 shows 4 characters and asks the children to add props to each person to indicate what jobs they might do. They can then write the titles underneath the pictures.
Sheet 3 can also be used for children to draw pictures of occupations or props and /or to write the words.
A fun way to begin to wind down and think about the year and the year ahead.
Children can put their thoughts in the form of a poster which they can decorate, customise and make their own.
Sheet 1 shows a template for a poster that children can use or use to give them some inspiration and ideas for making their own posters.
Sheet 2 is a filled in poster designed on the computer, but could equally be made with art and craft materials, pictures or photos.
The completed posters make a fabulous display for Open Days or front covers for End of Year scrapbooks.
3 black and white worksheets where children label the tools for each occupation:
Gardener, Artist and General Odd Job person.
Links to writing, Occupations, People who help us and World of Work.
2 colour and 2 black and white versions are included in this resource.
There are 10 pictures where children can discuss what is happening at the hospital and then match the pictures to the sentences.
Children can trace over the sentences or write underneath.
A nice little activity to do with your children towards the end of the school year when they are beginning to think about moving on and transition.
There are 2 pages which you can print out double sided to make a little booklet for children to complete and fold.
The booklet includes activities:
Write 4 positive words about the future
Write a word associated with the 8 given e.g. friend, change, new
Write about a memorable event or trip
Draw or make notes on things your have learned
7 questions to talk about with a friend or write about e.g. What are you most proud of this year?
Children can decorate their booklets with stickers or colours to make them their own.
A speaking and listening activity linked to topics such as the World of Work, Occupations, Jobs and the Community.
A good activity for those learning English as a second language too.
Page 1 shows a collection of 25 people - some of these characters have the same or similar jobs and some are jobs that are open to interpretation.
Page 2 gives a list of 7 possible questions or activities to start and develop discussions for individuals or groups.
A 14 page pack based on feelings, emotions and Bullying.
The resource includes:
2 pages of vocabulary around feelings and emotions
Sorting worksheet for helpful and unhelpful behaviour
Writing / drawing about feelings and emotions
Discussions about what is bullying and what can we do to stop it
Designing a poster
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4 symbol boards or visual aids that can be used to support SEND pupils in keeping fit and healthy and communicating about the topic and their needs.
Boards:
1 Hair
2 Teeth
3 Washing
4 Exercise
There are 24 colour symbols on each page.
This resource based on Occupations, spans 6 colourful pages, each featuring 8 cards showing a range of occupations. The cards prompt children to use the initial sounds under the pictures to identify and write the name of each occupation. The cards support speaking and listening and vocabulary development.
Key Features:
• Visual and Phonics Integration: Each occupation card includes an image accompanied by its initial sound, aiding children in connecting phonetic clues to the correct occupation name.
• Word Banks: Two additional pages provide word banks to support spelling, allowing children to cross-reference and ensure accuracy in their writing.
• Educational Connections: The cards integrate with curriculum topics on the World of Work, enhancing both phonics and literacy skills in a real-world context.
• Versatile Usage: Cards can be duplicated, cut, and laminated for various interactive activities, such as matching games and sorting into types of professions. Children may also consider jobs they might like to do and any others that are not shown.
Introducing a collection of 20 engaging posters, specifically tailored for KS1 children to encourage conversations about their personal feelings and experiences.
Each poster is thoughtfully designed to prompt discussions with key phrases like “Be yourself,” “Keep going,” “Don’t give up,” and “How are you feeling today?” Aimed at boosting speaking and listening competencies, these posters are an ideal resource for teachers and others working with children and young people, seeking to nurture emotional literacy and self-expression.
Here is a set of 10 colour cards to cut out, laminate and use in your classroom discussions.
Each card is designed to be engaging but also stimulating for discussions around feelings and emotions associated with change. This allows children to better understand, communicate, and navigate changes in their lives.
A colour PPT presentation for children linked to topics such as Ourselves, Me, Our World, Keeping Healthy and PSHE.
The 15 slides encourage children to think about and talk about how they can take care of themselves and the planet.
Extend by asking children to design a poster on the theme Ourselves and our World.
Activities for EYFS/KS1 and SEND pupils with a Science theme.
There is a colour poster showing symbols connected to staying safe in the sun.
Children can discuss these and label them.
The same poster is also in black and white for children to colour in and label.
Children can fill in sheet 3 with as many ways of staying safe in the sun that they can think of. They can draw or write in the writing frame.
Next is a simple poem to share with your class called ‘Having fun in the sun’. Children can listen out for symbols or pictures shown in the posters.
Then, they can write their own poem or story in the template given.
For a complete lesson, add props such as sun hats, sun cream and sun glasses and children can handle these and use their senses.
Boardmaker licenced
4 pages of colour cards with 6 to a page.
The cards each contain a message or phrase for children to think about and discuss.
Use on your Thought of the Day board if you have one, or you could ask the children to create one.
A good speaking and listening resource which can encourage children to talk in pairs, groups or as a class and help to develop self-awareness and confidence.