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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.

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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.
Know your Colours and Numbers to 3
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Know your Colours and Numbers to 3

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An Early Years or KS1 activity set based on 6 colours and numbers from 1 to 3. There are 6 labelled colour cards - red, blue, yellow, green, brown and purple. There is a set of cards showing 1 object of each colour e.g. a yellow moon and a green pear. There are then 6 sets of colour cards showing objects of the corresponding colours and numbers from 1 to 3. Children can cut out the cards, match them and order from 1 to 3. They can make sets of cards, irrespective of colour . Cut and laminate for fun maths games.
Fruit and Veg Number Activity Sheets 1-10
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Fruit and Veg Number Activity Sheets 1-10

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“Fruit and Vegetables Cut, Count, and Match” – 4 hands on activity sheets that encourage number and word recognition for children. Learners cut, colour ,match and order cards, each showcasing a variety of fruits and vegetables alongside numbers from 1 to 10. Children can trace over the dotted line words and numbers, developing fine motor skills along with literacy and numerical understanding. The resource includes blank templates, where children can either arrange their completed matches in sequence or draw and label their own fruit and vegetable illustrations. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. Links to Food, Handwriting, Writing, Reading, Numbers and Counting.
Beware Halloween Road Signs KS1
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Beware Halloween Road Signs KS1

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‘Beware Halloween Road Signs’ is a fun KS1 resource that blends Halloween excitement with lessons on road signs and shapes. The pack includes two sets of signs: eight circular designs, such as “No Turning Back”, “Pumpkin Patch Ahead” and “Keep Your Eye on the Road!” with a creepy eyeball, teaching the purpose of informational signs. The six triangular signs feature spooky warnings like “Ghosts Above You,” “Haunted House Ahead,” and “Watch Out for Little Red Devils,” introducing children to the idea of cautionary signs. The resource also provides blank templates for both shapes, encouraging children to design and colour their own Halloween-themed signs. Children can think of and write spooky matching phrases to signs. These activities promote shape recognition, creativity, and fine motor skills while setting a festive classroom atmosphere.
Firework Posters
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Firework Posters

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A design / art activity where children can use the 5 colour posters for their inspiration. There are some sound words included with space for the children to write some of their own. There are some black and white images that they could also use for inspiration.
Sphere Shape Patterns to Colour in KS1
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Sphere Shape Patterns to Colour in KS1

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Here are 16 sphere shaped patterns for children to colour in choosing their own media e.g. felt pens, paint, pencils etc. The first page shows all 16 designs. Links to art work on patterns, colour and 3D shape.
National Sandwich Day November 3rd
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National Sandwich Day November 3rd

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Add these lovely colourful resources to your role play areas or home corner to celebrate National sandwich day or to complement your themes on food or plants. There are 3 sheets showing cards with different types of breads, sandwiches, lunch boxes and spreads. Duplicate, laminate and play matching games. These cards encourage speaking and listening too.
November Display Signs
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November Display Signs

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Eleven different colour designs showing the month of November. Great for your wall or table displays around Autumn /November. Children can also use these to stimulate their imagination for making their own signs.
Design a Poster for Bonfire Night
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Design a Poster for Bonfire Night

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Children will enjoy using this colour Bonfire Night poster as a stimulus for their own posters. There is also a page of all the related words shown on the poster that children can colour in and use or add a background to.
Colour and Shape Cut and Match Activity
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Colour and Shape Cut and Match Activity

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A useful exercise for developing cutting skills and sorting colours. There are 3 pages here each showing 4 colour word /shapes with matching colour shapes. Suitable for EYFS and KS1
Children and People from around the World Lesson Plan
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Children and People from around the World Lesson Plan

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Embracing cultural awareness helps to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and cultivate a sense of global citizenship. This resource is an engaging set of activities that align with various curricula. There is a complete lesson plan which includes objectives, resources, introduction, activities, conclusion, assessment and extension ideas. There are 18 colour character flashcards and an example template for children to write about their chosen country or culture/costume. Suitable for EYFS and Key Stage 1.
Grandad Poetry and Rhyme for Children
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Grandad Poetry and Rhyme for Children

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4 amusing rhymes for young children related to the topics of Family and Ourselves. Each poem is about Grandad and what he gets up to enjoying his life. Titles are: Grandad has a new job Feed the Birds Ready for Summer If only I could remember Children will enjoy listening to and reading the poetry and finding the rhyming words. They can colour the pictures and then overwrite the poems improving their fine motor control. Children can make up their own amusing rhymes about family members or friends.
4 Thank You Cards for Children to Make
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4 Thank You Cards for Children to Make

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4 designs of Thank You cards for children to complete and make and send to show their appreciation. Great at the end of the year when children may want to send cards to staff members. 2 cards are black and white and 2 are colour with elements for children to colour in and make the cards their own. The cards have backs that can be folded.
10 Bonfire Night Picture Grids to Copy KS1
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10 Bonfire Night Picture Grids to Copy KS1

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Ignite the sparkling spirit of Bonfire Night in your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 Firework related picture grids! Each grid showcases a Bonfire Night-themed image, highlighting the visuals of rockets soaring , dynamite, and colourful fireworks painting the night sky. The resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, enhancing their observational and fine motor skills. An engaging way to bring the magic of Bonfire Night into the classroom! Enlarge the grids as required and extend the activity by getting children to draw or paint firework pictures freehand.
Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children
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Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children

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Introducing this bumper pack of short stories for young children! You may want to include these stories into your lessons or dip in and out when you have a half hour to spare or are doing a short story session before home time! With 5 sets, each containing five original tales, this collection is the ultimate resource to inspire childrens’ love for reading, thinking, writing, speaking, and listening. These stories are not only entertaining but also carry messages that generate discussions on values and feelings for children. From empathy and diversity to perseverance and self-expression, each story is thoughtfully linked to important life lessons. The tales spark imagination and encourage creative writing as your children explore their own ideas and adventures inspired by the stories they read.With each story, there is included a colouring activity. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
10 Placemats for Children to Make
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10 Placemats for Children to Make

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10 placemats in black and white for children to decorate and make their own. There are 10 different themes for children to choose from, or use as an inspiration for designing their own: Dinosaurs, Flowers, Animals, Toys, Transport, Sports, Christmas, Easter, Birthday and Halloween. There is a template that children can add their own theme to and one that children can trace and complete. These make handy additions to your themed or celebrations resources or for a quick wet play activity! Once completed, the placemats can be laminated and used for parties and celebrations.
Pattern Play: Fun with Shapes and Colours
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Pattern Play: Fun with Shapes and Colours

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This 10-page resource is designed to help KS1 teachers introduce young learners to patterns through colourful and black-and-white examples. Each page features a colour pattern alongside a black-and-white version, allowing children to explore and create their own patterns by making the two match or deliberately choosing different designs and colours. The resource integrates concepts of shape, colour, and symmetry while incorporating familiar themes like food, flowers and animals. The resource supports early pattern recognition and critical thinking skills in a visually stimulating way.
Sweet Shapes Colour and Pattern Sheets
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Sweet Shapes Colour and Pattern Sheets

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4 bold, black and white worksheets for young children with a sweet theme. Each sheet shows a selection of sweets, cakes or ice cream. Children will have fun colouring in the treats and the surrounding decorations, whilst finding out about shape and pattern. Sheet 5 is a template for children to use to add their favourite treats!
Friends and Feelings Stories for Children
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Friends and Feelings Stories for Children

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A collection of short stories about best friends Robby and Looty. Follow their adventures where the importance of friends is key and a range of feelings are explored such as honesty, kindness and pride. Each resource has an illustrated one page story and a comprehension sheet. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.