The phonics literacy resource for SEND and KS1 children is a tool that covers key phonics components, including individual letter sounds and blends. There is a set of 9 worksheets, each one has a focus on 6 letter sounds / blends. There are colour and black and white versions of each of worksheets, catering to different learning preferences and sensory needs. The inclusion of interactive activities such as drawing, writing, and picture sorting helps engage children, while an assessment sheet allows teachers to evaluate progress. A step by step planning sheet is included showing activity ideas, objectives, instructions and resources needed. A blank template sheet with grids, offers versatility, enabling customised instruction to meet diverse children’s needs. The inclusion of symbols, interactive tasks, and adaptability makes this resource a useful choice for developing early literacy skills in young learners, particularly those with SEND. The resource can be used as a unit of work or dipped into as required. Boardmaker licenced.

4 phonics worksheets for SEND children and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and duplicated in black and white. Enlarge if larger copies are required. Children practice writing the sounds (or words) on each sheet in the boxes and then match the symbols with the sounds. You could laminate the colour version and add these to the writing corner with dry markers or use as an assessment tool when needed. Initial sounds are covered e.g. s, a, t, p, i and n. 2 and 3 letter consonant blends are included such as qu, cr, str and spr. Boardmaker licenced.

Explore this Olympic-themed resource designed for KS1 and SEND children, featuring two worksheets where children label sports such as basketball, tennis, surfing, hockey, and rugby. There are 16 Sports in all with 8 per page. Available in both colour and black-and-white versions, these worksheets use symbols which assist children with their learning. An accompanying list of sports names and symbols encourages speaking and listening and reading and also supports writing. Boardmaker Licenced.

This resource is designed to support KS1 teachers in introducing compound words through engaging and interactive activities. The set includes 10 pages of colour compound word cards, with 4 cards per page. Each card features an image, such as a bowl of jelly and fish, which combine to form a compound word like “jellyfish” when placed together. Other examples include “footprint,” “backpack,” and “horseshoe.” The cards can be cut out and laminated for durability and word games. Additionally, a word wall is included, displaying the names of all the compound words for children to match with the corresponding pictures. This resource aids in developing vocabulary, enhancing word recognition, and promoting fun, hands-on learning in the classroom. Symbols support SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.

This resource is designed to support Key Stage 1 and SEND teachers in delivering a structured phonics lesson sequence. It includes six activities that build on each other to develop children’s understanding and use of phonemes, initial sounds, word formation, and sentence completion. The activities range from sorting phoneme cards to writing and drawing, ending with an assessment to evaluate learning. Each activity is outlined on a planning sheet with objectives, necessary resources (included), and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for teachers to implement. The resource aims to enhance phonemic awareness and early literacy skills in a fun and interactive way, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for young children. Boardmaker Licenced.

This literacy resource for Key Stage 1 focuses on consonant blends with the letter R. The main objectives are to help children identify and use consonant blends with R, to improve their handwriting, spelling, reading and to build vocabulary. Symbols and visual aids are used to support learning. Additionally, children are taught that the letter W is silent when it precedes R, as in “write” and “wrist.” The resource includes five colourful worksheets and their black-and-white counterparts, each designed to help children recognize and practice these blends. Each page targets specific blends: Page 1 covers “br” and “cr” Page 2 focuses on “dr” and “fr” Page 3 highlights “gr” and “wr” Page 4 addresses “pr” and “tr” The final page serves as an assessment, combining blends from the previous pages (“br,” “fr,” “tr,” and “gr”). Children are tasked with writing the words under their corresponding pictures. The words are displayed along the right side of each worksheet in dotted form, which children trace before writing them independently. Boardmaker licenced.

Overview: This resource is designed to support KS1 teachers and those working with SEND students by providing a range of worksheets and planning materials focused on jobs, occupations, and people who help us. The resource includes symbols and images to make learning accessible and engaging for learners. Worksheets: 10 Worksheets: These worksheets are divided into 5 sets, each with two parts. Sheet 1: Contains both words and pictures of various jobs and occupations. Sheet 2: Features only pictures of jobs and occupations. Children are tasked with adding the missing words to match the images. Each page shows 15 different jobs or occupations. Planning Sheet: 6 Lesson Ideas: This planning sheet offers a structured approach to teaching the content. Each lesson plan includes: Activity: Detailed description of the planned activity. Aims: Clear learning objectives for the lesson. Resources Needed: A list of materials and resources required for each lesson. Black and White: The worksheets are provided in black and white, which can be beneficial for children who find colour distracting or who require visual simplicity. Citizenship and People Who Help Us: The content is linked to broader themes such as citizenship and understanding the roles of people who help us in our community. Boardmaker licenced.

This literacy resource for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and SEND children, integrates reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills through activities centred around Sports and Football. The first page features illustrations of football such as a football kit, ball, referee, cup and medal, which children can name and label using the provided word wall. The second page replicates this sheet in black and white for children to colour, reinforcing Football items recognition and vocabulary. The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to pictures , spelling and writing practice. This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills. Boardmaker licenced.

A phonics activity based on reading, spelling and writing. There are 3 worksheets: Words with OT, words with UG and words with UN in them. Each sheet shows 8 picture symbols. Children label the pictures. They can use the provided word walls to help them. Worksheets are in colour and in black and white. Boardmaker licenced.

This versatile resource is designed to support SEND, EYFS, KS1, and MFL pupils in developing clothing vocabulary through reading and writing activities. It includes 7 sheets, each featuring 6 cards with different types of clothing, from everyday items like jeans, gloves, and jackets to more unusual items such as waistcoats, snowsuits, headbands, and leg warmers. The cards are provided in both colour and black and white. On the black-and-white version, children can trace over the dotted words, reinforcing their handwriting and letter recognition skills. The resource can also be used for sorting and matching games, encouraging pupils to categorize items into sets like footwear, swim wear, winter clothing, or sports attire. This resource is perfect for linking vocabulary learning with motor skills development, and it can easily be adapted for a range of classroom activities and learning levels. Boardmaker licenced.

This literacy resource for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and SEND children, integrates reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills through activities centred around common tools found in a toolbox. The first page features an illustration of a toolbox surrounded by tools such as pliers, a saw, and a hammer, which children can name and label using the provided word wall. The second page replicates this sheet in black and white for children to colour, reinforcing tool recognition and vocabulary. The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to tools, spelling and writing practice. This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills. Boardmaker licenced.

This “Winter Woodland Trail Hunt” resource is designed to engage SEND /EYFS and KS1 children in outdoor exploration. The activity includes a colourful checklist on page 1 with 12 winter-themed symbols, such as pinecones, holly, leaves, a squirrel and a bird, which children can tick off as they find them on the trail. Provide children with clip boards if available. Page 2 provides the same symbols in black and white, encouraging children to colour them in when they spot each item. Pages 3 and 4 feature larger versions of these symbols, ideal for cutting out and laminating. These can be shared with children before the trail or attached to the real items they might discover, enhancing their sensory experience. This resource promotes observation and hands-on learning in a fun and interactive way. Boardmaker Licenced

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.

The set of 5 lessons based on Looking after Hair, has an emphasis on Sensory Exploration. Incorporating sensory exploration into hair care lessons offers SEND children an engaging learning experience. The lessons promote personal care skills and are designed with the learning needs of SEND children in mind. The resources include lesson plans with objectives, suggested materials, steps and teacher support required. There are 2 sets of symbol cards, each showing 15 cards. Set 1 is in colour and set 2 is in black and white. The approach focuses on understanding hair care basics to engaging in role-play activities. Through hands-on activities, children are encouraged to take an active role in personal care, fostering a sense of independence. The modular nature of the lessons allows teachers to adapt and modify based on individual classroom needs, resources, and children’s preferences. Boardmaker Licenced.

A set of 4 planned lessons for SEND children including objectives, activity ideas, resources, adult support and notes. Each lesson uses some or all of the 5 sheets of symbols. There are 12 symbols on each sheet. These symbols are in black and white and can be coloured in as an extra activity. The 4 lessons in brief are: My Personal Communication Board This allows children to reflect on their needs, fostering self-awareness and mutual respect. Symbolic Discoveries An engaging task that hones fine motor skills while teaching symbolic recognition. Symbolic Sorting Quest This promotes categorical thinking, symbol recognition and a deeper understanding of everyday tools and inclusiveness. Symbolic Relay Race This lesson combines physical activity with symbolic learning, making lessons fun and engaging. Boardmaker licenced.

A set of five lessons on hand care crafted for SEND children (and suitable for EYFS and KS1), emphasizing sensory exploration, using visual symbolism, and interactive learning. Here, children learn about hand hygiene, but also about kindness, empathy, and the value of self-care. The resource contains a unit of work with 5 activities and includes activities, objectives, materials required, steps involved and the teacher support required. Through tactile experiences, colour contrasts in symbols, and role-play scenarios, children are offered a multi-sensory approach, catering to varied learning needs. The lessons provide children with the skills and knowledge to undertake their own hand care, fostering a sense of autonomy. The 15 colour and black & white symbols serve as visual cues, reinforcing memory and association. The role-playing activities emphasize kind actions with hands, guiding children towards empathetic interactions and promoting positive social behaviour. The lessons are modular and can be tailored to suit individual children’s requirements, pacing, and comfort levels. Boardmaker Licenced.

This phonics resource is prepared with the needs of SEND and KS1 children in mind, focusing on distinguishing between the sounds and written letters A and T. It can form a complete lesson or part of a unit of work on phonics. The visual worksheets, featuring colourful illustrations of Anne, Tim, and their interests, offer an engaging approach to learning. There are two distinct worksheets for each letter, complete with amusing stories that embed the words beginning with the A and T, facilitating auditory and visual recognition. The activity promotes cutting, matching, colouring, tracing, and writing, covering a range of fine motor skills and comprehension tasks. For SEND children, particular support has been considered, such as adaptive scissors, auditory cues, enlarged fonts, and tactile resources like sandpaper letters. The combination of these features ensures that the resource is inclusive as well as enjoyable. Boardmaker licenced.

A structured phonics lesson pack for SEND and KS1 children, that uses Boardmaker symbols (licenced). The pack includes a planning overview showing the sounds focused on, the resources needed, and an extension activity for each initial sound. There are 15 worksheets, each with a different sound focus including st, sp, pl, pr, gl, gr, cr, cl, tr and th. There are 9 pictures/symbols on each sheet. These can be coloured in. By offering a step-by-step guide, complete with visual cues, repetitive tracing exercises, and engaging pictures, the resources ensure that every child, regardless of their learning style or pace, can begin to grasp the essential phonics concepts. The act of tracing, writing, and visually associating images with sounds offers multi-sensory stimulation, ensuring that learning is not just limited to listening. The extension activities allow children to recognize and apply phonics in varied contexts.

A comprehensive resource pack, designed to strengthen and consolidate the understanding of final sounds in words, specifically those with 2 letters (e.g., ‘og’) and 3 letters (e.g., ‘ing’). An invaluable tool for SEND and KS1 pupils. Pack Features: 2 planning sheets showing sound, resources needed, activity steps and extension ideas for each sound. Variety and Depth: The pack comprises 15 worksheets, each dedicated to a different final sound. Say, Write, and Trace: The exercises follow a three-step learning process for each sound: Say the Sound: Encourages auditory recognition and oral repetition, building phonemic awareness. Write the Sound: Pupils complete words by matching them with corresponding pictures, promoting association and comprehension. Trace the Letters: Alongside each worksheet, there’s a panel for tracing, fostering fine motor skills and reinforcing letter formation. Integration with Boardmaker Symbols (licenced): Each worksheet incorporates relevant symbols. These symbols offer visual support for auditory instructions. Use the worksheets and ideas to support your phonics work or as a unit of work in itself.

This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on FEELINGS. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five pictures related to feelings, such as worried, happy, sad and excited. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture symbols on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying feeling words such as worried, miserable and angry. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate picture symbols. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own feeling related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Feelings with Ourselves, Number with Reading and Writing. Boardmaker licenced.