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.
5 Colour birthday card ideas for children to cut out and make each with a different theme.
Print onto card or cut and paste onto card and add sentiments inside.
Children could use these cards as an inspiration to make their own.
Great for a last minute card for a surprise birthday in class too!
Here are 8 colouring sheets showing a colour version and a black and white version of Birthday cakes.
Page 1 is a collection of smaller cakes.
Children can copy the colours or use their own ideas.
These are also good for making into birthday cards.
The final worksheet is a colouring in sheet with a birthday party theme.
A 20 page resource pack for your topics on Explorers and Adventurers, Animals or / and David Attenborough.
The resources link to animals and vocabulary used in the book David Attenborough by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara.
Resources
Colour and label the things explorers may take with them on their adventures
Jungle borders for writing or drawing in
Sea horse borders for writing or drawing in
16 word cards
Blank template for you to create more word cards or for drawing in
Class bunting outlines - children can make these to decorate your classroom
Cut and match the animal pictures and photographs
Match 3 animals to their habitats
9 - 15. 7 pages for phonics / handwriting practice based on animals in the book - turtle, gorilla, penguin, chameleon, sea horse, ant and bird
A fossil colouring page
17 - 20 3 animals per page for children to write a sentence about
4 original card designs for Father’s day for young children to make.
Each design has a colouring version and 2 colour examples of colour, ready made cards.
Card 4 has 1 colour version and encourages children to make their own shape picture card.
Card designs:
1 Father and child hammer
2 Bunny loves you this much card
3 Daddy and baby shark
4 Father’s day shape card
Print or paste onto 14 horizontal pages to make the cards.
8 worksheets in black and white with a seaside theme and phonics link.
Children name what they see at the seaside, say the sounds and write the letters and sentences.
Included pictures:donkey, starfish, sun cream, ball, boat, ice cream, crab and fish.
10 cards to cut and fold and complete for Father’s Day. Each design is different and is presented in colour and black and white.
Print the designs onto thin card or cut out and paste onto thin / colour card.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children.
Photos of 6 Jungle animals along with pictures for children to colour in, name, write a phrase or sentence about and match to their names.
The last sheet is a doodle sheet where children can count how many of each animal there are and colour them in.
A complete lesson plan with objectives, resources, activity ideas and extension. Based on Animals and linking to Pattern with Spots and Stripes.
The resources include, reading, writing, labelling, matching, drawing and colouring.
There are 8 sheets in total
Planning sheet for lesson or unit of work
6 colour flashcards showing ladybird, zebra, tiger, frog, dog and snake
Sheet showing animal names for drawing or pasting pictures into
A labelling sheet showing animals with space for writing
Handwriting sheet showing 6 animals - write and colour in
6 pattern and colour cards
6 word cards - children read and match the pattern and colour cards to animals
Outline animals for children to add the patterns and colour
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
4 worksheets for children to write on sharing their thoughts about friends and friendship.
What does friendship mean to you. Name your best friend.
Write the words that describe a good friend.
Write about a time when you were a good friend.
Write about what you look for in a good friend.
Links to writing, PSHE, Ourselves, Me, Feelings and Family and Friends.
A simple word search for Halloween for children at KS1.
There are 8 words to find which correspond to the colour pictures around the word search.
There is an answer sheet and a blank template for you to fill in other words of your own related to Halloween or Autumn.
Other similar word search sheets including Christmas, farm, toys and bugs can be found on this shop too.
5 worksheets with a Ghost/Halloween theme and cross curricular.
Children sort the ghosts looking for ones the same. They colour these in and count how many of each type.
Ghosts to copy, colour, paint or cut out and use in your Halloween work/displays.
A lined border template to write a story, poem or Halloween words.
A border template, blank in the middle to write, draw or paste onto.
Continue the pattern of ghosts sheet.
We hope your class enjoy this 20 page treasure trove of Halloween delights that are sure to bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom, while reinforcing key learning concepts. The unit, planning and resources are aimed at EYFS and KS1 and incorporates symbols which support SEND pupils and should save teachers precious time planning and preparing.
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The unit offers a rich array of activities including English, Maths, Art, and Outdoor Learning, fostering connections across subject areas.
From an original story and poetry reading and writing, to comprehension questions and word searches, children can have fun whilst improving their literacy skills. Children learn too about staying safe on Halloween.
The unit incorporates phonics with Halloween-themed words and sounds that make learning relevant. For the mathematicians, included are examples of simple Halloween-themed math problems.
Boost creativity with the Halloween poster designing and board game creation activities. Instill team spirit with name search puzzles and collaborative activities.
Immerse children in the spirit of the season with an outdoor scavenger hunt and nature walks, all themed around the spookiest time of the year.
There are also detailed planning sheets giving activities and extension ideas and even a suggested Halloween themed picture book list.
This bumper pack offers a blend of fun and education, designed to captivate children. The resource can be adapted to different learning styles and paces.
An engaging Halloween-themed story starter resource tailored for KS1 children. The resource links Literacy and Halloween and is aimed at fostering creativity, comprehension, and sequencing skills.
Content:
Worksheet 1: A colouring page featuring Bruno the bat and Gerry the ghost alongside a story starter sentence.
Worksheet 2: Jumbled story words for sequencing.
Planning:
Introduction: Read the story starter and discuss the vocabulary.
Colouring: Children colour the images and ponder story possibilities.
Sentence Completion: Children write /conclude the story starter.
Word Sequencing: Using Worksheet 2, children rearrange or number/colour the words.
Discussion: Children share their endings and reflect on varied narratives.
The resource can be a lesson in itself, or the activities can be carried out over a period of up to 4 lessons.
These three Halloween activities are simple and fun for young children, offering hands-on creative experiences:
Halloween Rock/Stone Painting
Children paint rocks to look like spooky characters such as ghosts, witches, black cats, monsters, jack-o’-lanterns and spiders. This activity encourages creativity and is easy to set up with paint or markers.
Halloween Haunted House Craft
Children create their own haunted house. 3 examples are shown.
Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe
A Halloween-themed version of tic-tac-toe, where children use Halloween cards, counters or plastic figures to play on a grid. It’s a fun, strategic game that can be reused and enjoyed throughout the season.
There are 4 aisles in this supermarket resource.
Each aisle presents colour pictures of the produce on sale.
There are 2 worksheets for each aisle.
Record how many of each item in the grid.
Read and answer the questions related to the produce.
Links to speaking and listening, shopping, weights and measures as well as data handling and number.
Children can present their data / findings in the form of graphs, charts, tables or pictograms.
You could extend yourself, by adding prices to produce and linking to money.
10 activities for EYFS and KS1 with a Bonfire Night theme.
Children talk about the scene in the picture and colour in the black and white version to match the colour picture.
Children have a colour picture showing children with their sparklers. Children write about the picture.
A counting and writing activity. Children count and answer the questions e.g. how many rockets can they see.
A starter for a Bonfire Night poster for children to complete.
Children write in the missing numbers on the rockets and then colour them in.
The beginning of a story about Peter on Bonfire Night for children to complete.
The beginning of a story about Stella on Bonfire Night for children to complete.
5 Safety First rules for children to read and then trace over. The pictures support reading.
Children write out 5 safety rules of their own on this sheet.
Children read the number rhyme and then write and illustrate a simple one of their own.
Fun with Hats: A Data Adventure for Children is a maths resource designed for Key Stage 1 and EYFS children. The resource aims to develop early data handling and sorting skills through fun activities.
The resource includes:
• Three Sets of Colour Picture Cards: Each set contains 18 colour pictures of children wearing different hats. Sets 1A and 1B, Set 2A and 2B, and Set 3A and 3B include the same pictures but are jumbled in different orders, providing multiple opportunities for matching and sorting activities.
• Activity Sheet for Counting and Matching Hats: This sheet allows children to practice counting, sorting, matching and recording.
There are 6 planned Activity ideas which come with objectives, instructions and assessment opportunities.
Hat Matching Game:
Objective: Develop data handling and sorting skills by matching pictures of children with different hats.
Sorting Hat Game:
Objective: Practice sorting and categorising skills based on hat colour and type.
Hat Relay Race:
Objective: Reinforce sorting skills and promote teamwork.
Hat Storytelling:
Objective: Encourage creativity and language development through storytelling.
Design Your Own Hat:
Objective: Encourage creativity and artistic expression while reinforcing understanding of different types of hats.
Counting and Matching Hats:
Objective: Practice counting and matching skills.
The resource links to topics on Clothing.
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This resource is a collection of 8 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 teachers to help children learn how to draw simple Bonfire Night-themed pictures.
Each worksheet focuses on a different image from Bonfire Night, such as fireworks, a bonfire, rockets, and sparklers. The pictures are broken down into easy-to-follow steps, guiding children from basic outlines to the completed image.
For example, the worksheet for drawing a firework might include steps such as:
Drawing the basic outline of the firework’s body.
Adding lines for the fuse and details like patterns or stars on the body.
Including facial features (eyes, mouth) for a fun, cartoon-style firework.
Colouring the image to match the colour version.
These worksheets provide a fun way for children to develop their drawing skills while learning about Bonfire Night traditions. This resource is ideal for integrating art into Bonfire Night-themed lessons, making the festivities both educational and enjoyable!
A welcome addition to your topic on Clothes for SEND pupils and suitable also, for EYFS and KS1.
The first page is a colour poster to share and talk about with your class with all things related to Clothes. This includes how to care for clothing such as washing, ironing and storing.
The second page is a black and white version of the poster for children to colour in.
Pages 3,4 and 5 are worksheets where children write the words under the pictures. These are mostly taken from the poster.
Finally, page 6 is a word wall containing some key vocabulary that children may use in their writing, discussing or labelling of clothes and related topics.
Children could make their own posters as an extension.
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