Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1
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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners.
From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners.
From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Farm animals.
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 of different farm animals, such as goats, sheep, bulls, and ducks. Children count and colour the animals and cut out the images.
There are matching number cards for each animal picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the animal pictures on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names of the animals. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own farm animals pictures or pasting animal pictures in order.
Links Farm Animals with Number with Reading and Writing.
This resource links to your Rainforest topic work and Animals and Plants.
There are 20 colour pictures of animals and plants that can be found in the Rainforest for children to find. On sheet 1, the children read the words and match them to the pictures. They can then write the corresponding numbers next to the pictures.
On sheet 2, children can write the names of the pictures on the list provided.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Animal themes with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the animals in the pictures and mark these off on the list. Children may also write the numbers next to the pictures. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 animals.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
16 pages in black and white, each page showing 2 pictures of cartoon animals wearing an Easter bonnet.
Children can colour these in and use them for an inspiration for drawing and making their own Easter bonnets.
Introduce your class to the story of Charlie the Chameleon and his Friends in the Forest.
This tale follows Charlie, a chameleon, as he embarks on a journey to make friends with different animals in the forest. The narrative teaches children the valuable lesson that despite our differences, friendship is always possible.
There are a range of activity ideas to go with the story.
Colour, Write, and Sequence: Children can colour pictures of the animals, write their names, and then cut them out to arrange in the order they appear in the story.
Animal Drawing: Encourage the children to draw each animal, like a zebra or lion.
Story Sequencing and Maths Integration: Have the children write or draw the animals in the sequence they appear in the story, from first to sixth, linking storytelling with basic numeracy skills.
Literacy and Art Combination: Children can read and write the names of the animals, and then draw or paste a picture for each.
Number and Animal Matching: Using number cards from 1 to 6, children can cut them out and match them to the animals in the order they appeared in the story.
Comprehension Questions: Develop critical thinking and comprehension with questions like ‘What game could Charlie and his friends play in the forest?’ Ten questions are provided for verbal or written responses.
Word Search and Matching: Three, word search grids are included, each containing two animal names. Once found, children can match these names to the corresponding animal pictures. Answers are included.
This lesson uses the “Stand Up Animal Card Fun” resource to engage Key Stage 1 children in a creative exploration of symmetry linked to animals.
There are 10 animal card templates included and a lesson plan for using the resource effectively.
By cutting out and folding animal-themed cards, children will enhance their fine motor skills and understanding of how symmetrical designs work.
They will colour and decorate their cards, allowing for personal expression while reinforcing the concept of symmetry.
The activity culminates in a fun exhibition or use of the cards for special occasions, making learning interactive and meaningful.
A cross curriculum resource to encourage children to discuss, think and write about animals.
Here are 15 ideas cards to inspire children to write about animals or make lists.
Each of the 5 pages shows 3 colour pictures of collections of animals / scenes e.g. farm animals, birds and bugs.
There is space below each of the colour pictures for childrens writing.
You may want to cut and laminate the picture cards and add them to your writing corner / table or displays.
A fishy game where children cut out colourful fish and match them. There are 9 fish to cut and match.
As a follow up, ask children to use the black and white worksheet to make 3 pairs of fish. They could choose their own colours and designs, or the teacher may give them a task e.g. using only 3 colours, make each pair of fish different.
These activities help early years children develop skills such as colour recognition, reading, writing, and fine motor abilities through fun, hands-on tasks. Children can cut and match coloured circles, read words and draw or colour pictures, practice handwriting by tracing dotted colour words.
They can also choose and represent their favourite colours and carry out a favourite colour survey.
The suggested activities include colour-based games like Bingo, Colour Sorting, and Colour Picture Hunt, which encourage teamwork, observational skills, and set-making.
Resources include a planning sheet showing activity ideas, instructions, skills and resources needed.
There are 5 worksheets connected to the planning and 10 worksheets containing sets of colour pictures.
This is Me: Creative Ideas for Introducing Ourselves is a fun, engaging resource designed for EYFS and KS1 teachers to help young children explore and express their identity.
Planning, worksheets and resources are included.
Through hands-on activities like drawing, writing, and sorting, children will reflect on their family, likes and dislikes, and personal facts in creative ways. The resource includes easy-to-use templates and activities that encourage self-expression, promote speaking and listening skills, and help build confidence.
It’s perfect for early years classrooms and supports key learning areas such as communication, language development, and personal, social, and emotional development Teachers can easily integrate these activities into daily lessons or use them as part of transition or “getting to know you” activities.
This resource is designed to help young children explore patterns and develop their understanding of colours.
It includes:
• Blank Colouring Template (Sheet 1): A simple grid template featuring blocks of 6 lines, which children are encouraged to fill in using only 3 different colours. The objective is to create unique patterns, ensuring no two blocks of lines are the same.
• Example Patterns (Sheet 2 & 3): Two examples are provided to guide children in creating their own patterns.
Example 1: Uses blue, red, and yellow to fill the blocks, demonstrating how the three colours can be combined in different sequences to make distinct patterns.
Example 2: Uses purple, orange, and green, showing another variation of how three colours can be creatively used to fill the blocks differently.
This activity encourages children to think about colour combinations and use their creativity while working within the constraint of using only three colours. It’s a fun way to reinforce their understanding of patterns and develop their fine motor skills through colouring.
Children could begin the exercise by using colour blocks to create patterns or they could use gummed paper shapes to stick on the blank template.
Teachers can use this template as part of a lesson on colours, patterns, or as a creative exercise in EYFS or KS1 maths lessons.
This resource is a collection of 10 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 teachers to help children learn how to draw simple Easter-themed pictures.
Each worksheet focuses on different Easter-related item, such as bunnies, chicks, a caterpillar, a ladybird, and an Easter egg.
The pictures are broken down into easy-to-follow steps, guiding children from basic shapes to the completed image.
For example, a worksheet for drawing an Easter bunny might include steps such as:
Drawing the outline of the bunny’s head (a large circle).
Adding long, floppy ears on top.
Adding the bunny’s body, arms / feet.
Completing the picture by colouring in the bunny.
These worksheets provide a fun and engaging way for children to develop their drawing skills while celebrating the Easter holiday.
This 6 page resource is designed for KS1 children.
Each page focuses on a different autumn animal: fox, deer, mouse, owl, squirrel, and hedgehog.
The idea is to break the drawing process down into 6 simple steps that children can follow easily.
The resource links to Autumn, Animals, Seasons and art.
8 pages of colouring fun for young children celebrating Halloween.
There is a colour picture on each page that the children can use as a guide or use their own colours.
Here is a fun Halloween activity for half term or party day.
Children colour in the doodles on page 1 and draw their own designs on page 2.
Great for homework for the holidays too!
A 9 slide powerpoint with a Halloween theme to share with young children.
Each slide represents a letter in the word Halloween.
e.g. O is Owl and W is witch.
Following this are the 9 colour pictures for the children to cut out and order.
There is a template that the children can use to paste into, for labelling or drawing.
This makes a nice assembly starter too, where 9 children read each slide and you can show the powerpoint or the children can paint their own large pictures to share.
Here are 7 worksheets with a Halloween theme.
Children colour the black and white images to make them the same as the colour pictures.
Cut and paste onto card to make Halloween cards.
Children can use the colour pictures or their own ones they have coloured in or painted.
4 colouring sheets with a Halloween theme for EYFS or KS1 children.
Sheet 4 shows the word Halloween and children can draw their own pictures around the word to make a poster.