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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.
7 Kinds of Animals PPT and Activity EYFS / KS1
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7 Kinds of Animals PPT and Activity EYFS / KS1

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This Power Point starts of with an animated slide showing all 7 kinds of animals. Click to show the words to go with the pictures and children can see if they can name the animals correctly. Page 2 shows black and white drawings of the same animals and the words appear on a click. Next there is a slide for each kind of animal and a sentence. Children can read the sentences. Print off the sheets for worksheets where children can read, match, colour and write the words and sentences.
Chinese Zodiac Animals Worksheets KS1
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Chinese Zodiac Animals Worksheets KS1

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6 worksheets for KS1 children learning about the Chinese Zodiac. Introduce the Zodiac and the animals as well as the order in which they come. Children can find out what their animal is dependent on their birthdays. Worksheets - reading, writing, drawing, ordering Children draw or past the animals clockwise in the order that they appear in the Chinese Zodiac. Recognise the animals? Write the names of the 12 shadow animals under the pictures. Write the names and / or year of the animals under the colour pictures. Draw or paste the animals onto the sheet which shows the animal names. 2022 is the year of the tiger. Children draw or paste the animals above the years shown. Each animal has a sign, children find out what they are and draw them into the appropriate circles.
Animals in Picture Frames PPT EYFS KS1
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Animals in Picture Frames PPT EYFS KS1

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A lovely power point where on the click of the switch / key, a picture of an animal appears for each letter of the alphabet from a to z. Children enjoy making a prediction of what animal will be next. Have the alphabet in order, available for them to check what letter comes next. Links to the Alphabet, Phonics, Animals and Pets.
Learning about Farm Animals
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Learning about Farm Animals

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6 animals that you may find on a farm. 6 colour cards for display or use as visual aids and matching black and white cards for children to trace the words and colour the pictures.
We are Animals Slide Show or Posters
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We are Animals Slide Show or Posters

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Show this on the smart board for a lesson starter on animals or phonics. 8 animals with their initial sounds. A great speaking and listening activity for early learners. The pictures can be used as posters too.
Animals List and Label Worksheets
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Animals List and Label Worksheets

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Children will enjoy using the colour pictures of animals to help them write their lists. There are 2 pages for children to label the 12 animals or copy, cut and stick the matching pictures.
8 Animals to Learn About EYFS and KS1
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8 Animals to Learn About EYFS and KS1

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A pack of resources for young children with a range of activities based around 8 animals: Panda, cat, bear, rabbit, penguin, hippo, dog and monkey. Activities: Cut and match the colour cards / black and white animal cards Colour in the animal cards to make them the same as the colour version Colour in the animals and trace the words / names Match the words to the animal pictures worksheet Draw the animals under their names or paste a picture into the boxes For each animal, complete the worksheets tracing the initial sounds and writing the sentences as well as colouring the pictures. Links to reading, writing and phonics.
Count to 6 Animals Cards and Worksheets EYFS
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Count to 6 Animals Cards and Worksheets EYFS

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8 colour worksheets where children name and count out the number of animals in each of the 8 pictures. They then write the numbers in the squares underneath. Another way of using this resource is to cut out and laminate each of the 64 pictures and use as flashcards or matching cards to place onto the worksheets. Animals can also be sorted into sets such as land, sea, jungle, farm. Duplicate and you could also make this into a fun lotto game for EYFS or KS1.
Animals and their Sounds Cards
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Animals and their Sounds Cards

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A card game for EYFS and / or KS1. There are 5 sets of animal cards. Each sheet has 12 pictures or words on them related to the 12 animals. Sheet 1 - Colour pictures of the 12 animals to cut out 2. Pictures of the animals for children to colour in and cut out 3. Pictures with animal names on to colour in and cut out 4. Pictures of the animals with speech bubbles - children write in the sounds the animals make, colour in and cut out 5. Word cards shoing the sounds the animals make - children can write underneath the words and / or add a picture, then cut out When playing the game, there are 5 cards to match for each animal. This works well as a class or team effort, with children having roles such as colouring in, writing, and cutting out and then playing the matching game.
6 Animals beginning with S to Label
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6 Animals beginning with S to Label

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6 animals beginning with the letter S for children to name and label. There is a black and white sheet and a colour sheet to choose from. The words are included down the side of each sheet. Cut these off if your children do not need them.
Mixed up Animals Fun EYFS
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Mixed up Animals Fun EYFS

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5 animals have got mixed up. Some have got spots or stripes that they should not have and others have strange colours. Can children identify what animals they should be and the patterns they usually have? Children can colour the new mixed up animals and give them names.
Animals Recount Writing Frames EYFS KS1
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Animals Recount Writing Frames EYFS KS1

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Writing frames to stimulate and support young children’s recount writing. Sheet 1 is based on a trip to a farm. Children can write in the animal noises they might hear in the speech bubbles and then fill in the shapes with writing and drawing to illustrate the trip. Sheet 2 is based on a trip to the zoo. Again, children can fill in the speech bubbles and the shapes with writing and drawings. Sheet 3 is a blank template for children to use for their own work adding drawings, pictures and writing.
Congo Animals Word Search and Labelling
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Congo Animals Word Search and Labelling

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the Congo, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 Congo animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
Animals in the City Word Search and Label
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Animals in the City Word Search and Label

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the City, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 City animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
Arctic Animals Unit of Work EYFS and KS1
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Arctic Animals Unit of Work EYFS and KS1

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This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the Arctic and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum. The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as extension ideas. Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts. The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Arctic animals. Tes paid licence
Amazon Rainforest Animals Word Work
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Amazon Rainforest Animals Word Work

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the Amazon Rainforest, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 Amazon Rainforest animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
Desert Animals Unit of Work EYFS and KS1
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Desert Animals Unit of Work EYFS and KS1

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This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the desert and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum. The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as interesting extension ideas. Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts. The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s learning and understanding of the desert and desert animals.
Counting Animals from 1 to 10 Activity Sheets
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Counting Animals from 1 to 10 Activity Sheets

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A set of 4 activity sheets with an animal theme. Children use a range of skills including counting, matching, cutting, colouring, reading, writing and ordering. Each sheet shows animal pictures , written words, numbers and numerals. Children cut out the pictures and match them to the words and numbers, as well as overwriting. Numbers are from 1 to 10. There is a template included that children can paste into or use for drawing. Suitable for KS1 and EYFS.
Enhancing Fine Motor Skills with Animals
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Enhancing Fine Motor Skills with Animals

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This resource has an animal theme and is designed to enhance fine motor skills development in children within the EYFS and KS1 age groups. It includes three worksheets each featuring 8 cartoon-style animal heads with dotted lines for tracing. Children can either assign creative names to these animals or use their actual species names. There is a collection of pets, wild animals and farm animals.
Baby Animals Colour and Match Cards EYFS
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Baby Animals Colour and Match Cards EYFS

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Children will have fun colouring in these baby animals to make them the same as the colour versions. There are 14 different baby animals to choose from. Enlarge for displays or poster making and for working with collage. Children can use different colouring media including felt pens, crayons and paint.