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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.
Coronation of King Charles 111 Bumper Resource Pack
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Coronation of King Charles 111 Bumper Resource Pack

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Let’s celebrate King Charles 111 and his Coronation on May 6th 2023. A bundle of 9 original resources for your class or school with activities suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Resources include colour and black and white flashcards, story and story writing and poetry, page border templates, a word search, bunting, colouring sheets, reading, writing and speaking and listening activities. There are opportunities to design and make including postcards, flags, stamps, souvenir balls, rings, crowns, a coat of arms and a tea set. Boardmaker licenced.
My ABC Topic Resource Bundle
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My ABC Topic Resource Bundle

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A bundle of ABC resources based on the alphabet and linking to your phonics and topic work on: My ABC Farm Food Christmas Gardens and Parks Toys Children trace the letters, name and colour the pictures and then cut and order the cards from A to Z. Suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.
Getting Ready for Change Resource Pack
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Getting Ready for Change Resource Pack

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8 themed worksheets with templates aimed at supporting children with change at the end of a school year or at the start of a new term or year . Each worksheet has a different theme and title and uses symbols: Back to school checklist Children can write or draw things they need to consider for back to school 2 Knowledge is power Children are encouraged to think about what knowledge they will gain this year My A star Start Children are asked to thing about and write their aims and goals Back to School Children draw, colour or write subjects they will learn at school Rocket Fuel Children will consider the importance of a healthy diet to fuel success Dream Big Children draw or write their dreams for the future Change Ahead Children consider things that will stay the same and those that will change **Moving On ** Children think about and write about new navigations, directions and explorations. Children can express their feelings about moving on ,or transitioning to a new school giving lots of opportunities for speaking and listening. These worksheets, are designed to engage SEND pupils and KS1 children, providing opportunities for self-expression and reflection. They encourage positive thinking and readiness for change and the new school year ahead. Boardmaker licenced.
Label the Fruits Worksheets
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Label the Fruits Worksheets

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4 worksheets to choose from to suit all your pupils needs. black and white fruit pictures and words colour fruit pictures and words photographs of fruit and words cartoon fruit and words
Fantasy Story Writing Symbol Cards
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Fantasy Story Writing Symbol Cards

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4 sets of colour symbol cards with a story/ imaginative writing theme. There are 20 symbols on each page. These include story characters, places and objects that children might choose to include in their story writing. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Links to reading, writing and speaking and listening. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Words Ending in 'ure' Symbol Sorting
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Words Ending in 'ure' Symbol Sorting

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A collection of sorting cards linked to spelling and phonics. Children can cut out the cards and sort them into sets. Each of the 5 pages shows 12 cards. There are 4 cards for each group of words e.g Nature - the cards in this set are tree, plant, bird and worm. The word sets included are: furniture picture nature measure creature treasure pleasure adventure leisure sure secure cure pure and lecture
Prepositon 48 Symbol Cards
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Prepositon 48 Symbol Cards

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A set of symbol cards for teaching or reinforcing knowledge about propositions. Suitable for SEND pupils, KS1 and those learning English Language. Symbols are in black and white. There are 12 cards per page. There are 3 symbols representing each preposition. Examples of prepositions include before / after, down/up, in front and behind. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Word Endings Ending with 'LL' Worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'LL' Worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘ll’ 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 ‘ll’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
What goes together? Fill in missing words
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What goes together? Fill in missing words

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4 worksheets linked to speaking and listening, reading, grammar, word association and comprehension. Suitable for those learning English, SEND and KS1 pupils. Each sheet shows 6 picture symbol cards. Pupils find the correct word from 3 choices and complete the sentence. E.g. Bread and Butter/ Bucket and Spade. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Tracing Cards for the Writing Corner
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Tracing Cards for the Writing Corner

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10 designs of tracing cards to cut out and laminate and add to your writing corner or table. Each sheet shows a large colour tracing card and 2 small ones. The theme is animals. Children trace over the red lines e.g. take the monkey to the bananas or take the caterpillar to the apple. These tracing cards could also be used as lacing cards. Cut into the red lines to enable children to thread a lace through. The final sheet is a template so that you can make more cards of your own.
ABC of Photographs Flashcards
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ABC of Photographs Flashcards

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19 letters of the alphabet in photographic form. 3 images on each page with matching words. The following letters are included: a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,k,l,m,n,o,p,r,s,t,w Cut, laminate and match photos and words or use as display or visual aids. May be useful for pupils with special needs.
Nature Treasure Hunt with Rhyming Clues
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Nature Treasure Hunt with Rhyming Clues

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A fun and engaging activity for young children, whilst assessing their progress and knowledge and challenging them at the same time. It is linked to phonics, nature, observation and problem solving skills. This ‘Treasure Hunt’ has 10 nature-themed colour picture cards that can be hidden in your school’s garden, the playground, classroom or even at home for remote learning. Each picture is associated with a letter of the alphabet and these are also provided on colour cards. Sheet 1 provides simple rhymes that gives children clues into the location of the picture cards. To challenge the children even more and also adding a bit of a twist, the letter cards aren’t always the initial sounds of the pictures, thus, the letter ‘O’ might lead children to a snail! Sheet 2 can be used for children to mark off when they find the picture cards and / or children can use this black and white sheet to label and colour in pictures. There are 2 colour cards to each page which can be enlarged / laminated, if needed. The resource uses symbols and is suitable of EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.
13 Food Doodle Colour and Label Sheets
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13 Food Doodle Colour and Label Sheets

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13 black and white doodle worksheets with a food theme: Fruit, Veg, Dairy, Meat and Fish, Drinks, Sweets, Fast Food, Bread, Cakes, Party Food, Christmas, Easter and French. Children can name, colour in and label the foods in each category. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Symbols and pictures are used. Boardmaker Licenced.
Bumper Symbol Flashcards from A to Z
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Bumper Symbol Flashcards from A to Z

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A useful resource for SEND and KS1 for Literacy. There is a sheet for each letter of the alphabet. Each sheet shows 18 symbols in black and white. Letters such as X and Z have words containing these letters. Boardmaker licenced.
Pencil Control Space Mazes
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Pencil Control Space Mazes

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4 mazes at different levels of ability to encourage and develop handwriting / pencil control. The theme is Space. Laminate these and add to the writing table with dry markers for durability and reuse.
Creative Story Writing with Symbol Cubes
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Creative Story Writing with Symbol Cubes

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A complete lesson or unit of work linked to Creative Writing for SEND, EYFS, and KS1 children. Children roll the Story Cube dice and use the resulting symbols as prompts for storytelling and writing. There is a step by step planning sheet with suggestions on how to make, introduce and use the Story Cubes in lessons. There are 7 colour Story Cube templates: Story element cube, What, Where, When, Who, Where, Date and Feelings cubes. These can be cut out and assembled into dice. An additional resource shows 3 creative stories to share with children which utilize story element symbols: The Prince and the Little Squirrel The Big Fluffy Monster and the Special Day Eli the Elf and the Shiny Dragon Story cubes can be an invaluable resource to engage children in narrative creation, regardless of their reading or writing ability. The cubes introduce a sensory element to learning, which can be particularly beneficial for SEND children, helping them to communicate ideas and emotions through storytelling in an accessible manner. Boardmaker Licenced
Expressing Ourselves with Drawing and Writing
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Expressing Ourselves with Drawing and Writing

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The “Expressing Ourselves” activity sheets are designed to encourage self-awareness and self-expression among SEND and KS1 children. Through picture-prompted answers and self-representation drawings, the lesson aims to combine comprehension, creativity, and communication among children. There is a planning overview on how to use the worksheets and activities with objectives, resources needed, activity steps and extension ideas. There are 2 worksheets that come in black and white and colour. Each sheet shows a child with symbols related to their likes and preferences. The picture cues support children in filling in the boxes e.g. My favourite colour is… or Soup I like is…. There is a sheet where children draw their own self-portrait and fill in their likes and preferences in response to the questions. The final sheet is a template for teachers or children to use in their preferred way. Links to topics on Me, Ourselves as well as Literacy, speaking and listening, reading and writing. Boardmaker licenced.
Easter Eggs Fine Motor Worksheets
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Easter Eggs Fine Motor Worksheets

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Activity sheets to improve fine motor control. Children can use any media to follow these patterns such as felt pens, paint or pencils. 11 designs of Easter Eggs with handwriting patterns within them. 2 pages of 5 Eggs in a smaller version. Suitable for children with specific learning difficulties, Nursery and KS1.