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.
Add this resource to your topic for the Farm or Animals.
Links to the Alphabet, phonics and the Farm.
Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to the farm. There are pictures for each letter of the alphabet.
Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures.
These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet.
Boardmaker licenced.
“Our World and Where We Live,” encourages children to explore and appreciate their local environment and culture, and promotes understanding and empathy of others by facilitating comparison and discussion of diverse global environments and cultures.
The resource includes a complete lesson plan including aims, resources, activities, assessment and homework. There is a colour disucssion sheet to introduce different aspects of where we live and the local environment. Children can colour in the black and white version of this sheet and overwrite the sentences. The next worksheet asks the children to draw and write about the different aspects and an example sheet is provided that the children can use as a reference or stimulus.
*Boardmaker licenced. *
The Boardmaker symbols can be a great resource for SEND students. They are a set of picture symbols used for communication with individuals who are nonverbal, have limited speech or who benefit from pictorial / visual input. They can aid in understanding and expressing ideas around the topic of Our World and where we live.
Welcome to “Toys, Tales, and Tasks” - a six-part lesson for young learners, with special emphasis on SEND, EYFS and KS1 children. Link to your lessons on Toys, Ourselves, Me, Emotions, History and Speaking and Listening.
The pack includes lesson plans showing objectives, resources, activities and extension ideas.
There are 10 sheets which include 9 black and white symbols of toys on each. Use the sheets as stand-alone worksheets or cut up the cards for games and activities.
Emphasizing Inclusivity:
Recognizing the diverse needs of SEND pupils, symbols are integrated into the resources to aid communication. These symbols act as familiar visual cues, aiding comprehension.
Boardmaker licenced User.
Lessons 1 to 6 Overview:
Toy Stories: Dive into narratives, enhancing creativity, story skills and vocabulary.
Sorting and Matching: Encourage logical reasoning by sorting, classifying and matching toys.
Descriptive Adjectives: Build vocabulary and language skills using toys as a reference.
Toy History : Understand change over time, introducing a historical perspective.
Money and Toy Pricing: Develop mathematical skills around number and money.
Emotions : Explore feelings, promoting emotional intelligence and empathy.
The "Clothes Bumper Resource Pack " is tailored for educators working with SEND, KS1 , and EYFS children. The resource pack aligns with a thematic focus on clothing, getting dressed, and its cross-curricular connections. Use as a unit of work or take from the resources for relevant lessons.
Contents of the Resource Pack: 3 Planning Sheets
Objectives: Clearly defined goals to ensure structured and purposeful learning.
Resources: A list of required materials and tools for each activity.
Activity Descriptions: Step-by-step breakdowns for each learning activity.
Adult Support Needed: Guidelines on how staff can aid and facilitate each activity.
11 Activity Ideas : These include links with a range of subjects e.g.
Science: Exploration of different materials used in clothing.
Literacy: Phonics, spelling, and storytelling exercises revolving around clothing themes.
Mathematics: Practical applications e.g. money through buying and selling clothing items.
80 Colour Picture Symbols:
Symbols related to clothing, ready to be cut out. They can be laminated for durability and reuse in various activities and games.
Worksheets: These are designed to align with the activity ideas.
The inclusion of symbols and visual aids caters to a diverse range of learning styles, ensuring that children with SEND can equally benefit and engage with the content.
Boardmaker licenced.
The "Food Bumper Resource Pack " is tailored for educators working with SEND, KS1, and EYFS children. The resource pack aligns with a thematic focus on Food , and its cross-curricular connections. Use as a unit of work or dip into the resources for relevant lessons.
Contents of the Resource Pack: 3 Planning Sheets
Objectives: Clearly defined goals to ensure structured and purposeful learning.
Resources: A list of required materials and tools for each activity.
Activity Descriptions: Step-by-step breakdowns for each learning activity.
Adult Support Needed: Guidelines on how staff can aid and facilitate each activity.
10 Activity Ideas: These include links with a range of subjects e.g.
Science: Hot and cold, the sense of taste, as well as Plants.
Literacy: Phonics, speaking and listening, and storytelling exercises revolving around food themes.
Mathematics: Practical applications e.g. money through buying and selling food items.
80 Colour Picture Symbols:
Symbols related to food, ready to be cut out. They can be laminated for durability and for reuse in various activities and games.
Worksheets: These are designed to align with the activity ideas and includes a bingo template.
The inclusion of symbols and visual aids caters to a diverse range of learning styles, ensuring that children with SEND can equally benefit and engage with the content.
Boardmaker licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Farm themes with counting, reading, close observations skills, animals and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify farm related picture symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 picture symbols.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Transport themes with counting, reading, close observations skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify transport picture symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 forms of transport.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Toy themes with counting, reading, close observations skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the toys pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 toys.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Clothes themes with counting, reading, close observations skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the clothing pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Minibeast themes with counting, reading, close observations skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify minibeast pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 minibeasts.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links a Shopping theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the shopping related pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links a Circus theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the circus pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links a Seaside theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the seaside pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
This Holidays Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Holidays, Seaside, Weather or Seasons.
Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with going on Holidays. Make your own using the plan provided or use the ready made symbol boards.
The resource features:
Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Holidays Bingo Game ;objectives and resources needed.
Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Holidays’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders.
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 picnics.
The first page features an illustration of a picnic basket surrounded by picnic items and food such as a picnic table, a rug, fruit, crisps and juice, 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 picnic items recognition and vocabulary.
The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to picnic items, spelling and writing practice.
This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills.
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 Transport.
The first page features an illustration of transport such as a bus, a car, an ambulance and a boat, 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 transport recognition and vocabulary.
The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to transport , spelling and writing practice.
This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills.
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 clothing.
The first page features an illustration of a box of clothes surrounded by clothing items such as a a skirt, jeans, shirt and socks, 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 clothes recognition and vocabulary.
The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to clothing, spelling and writing practice.
This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills.
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 toys that may be found in the toy box.
The first page features an illustration of a toy box surrounded by toys such as a puzzle, a doll, a dinosaur and blocks, 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 toy recognition and vocabulary.
The third page is the word wall itself, offering a reference for matching words to toys, spelling and writing practice.
This resource supports vocabulary development, reading and writing and handwriting skills.
Boardmaker licenced.
A Fruit and Vegetable Activity Pack for SEND and KS1 children.
A fun and engaging way to teach children about fruits and vegetables.
This Activity Pack has 12 colourful fruit and vegetable flashcards, colouring sheets, tracing and drawing activities and word searches for both fruit and vegetables, with picture clues for reading and phonics practice.
Answer sheets are included for the word searches, so children can check their own work.
Boardmaker Licenced.