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.

A great addition to your writing template tool kit linked to Halloween. The resource has 10 worksheets. Each one is a writing template with illustrations related to Halloween. Children will enjoy choosing their favourites and writing about Halloween. They can write key words, sentences, short stories or poems.

Share this letter with your class and ask them to compose their own letter to send to a new child coming into the class. What is the most important thing to tell the child? What tips can they share? There is a black and white border template that children can write their own letters in.

This resource, “10 Quick Fire Quizzes for Children,” is perfect for Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 children. It’s an engaging activity for wet play, end of year fun, or any time of the day. Each of the 10 quizzes includes 12 colourful cards and 12 corresponding questions, making it great for a mixed-ability group. Children can work alone, in pairs, or in groups to match the pictures with the right answers. The quizzes cover a variety of topics such as landmarks, shapes, types of vehicles, animals, musical instruments, famous buildings, and famous people. These quizzes are designed to be both educational and entertaining, encouraging children to learn while having fun. The colourful cards help to capture the children’s attention. Whether they are identifying different animals, recognizing famous buildings, or matching musical instruments to their names, children will be engaged. Cut off the questions and answers and laminate the picture quizzes for durability. Boardmaker licenced

Through this lesson, children will explore and express their preferences for school subjects. Children will begin to appreciate and respect differences. There is a brief lesson plan and 3 activities to carry out.

A power point presentation that you can share and discuss with your class at any time or at the start of a new term. Change the white writing to suit your curriculum and class. There are 16 slides to discuss and a template for you to add any more lessons that are not included. A good speaking and listening resource. You could also use the slides as posters customised to your displays or timetable board. Link to Ourselves and Maths (time).

A useful resource to organise childrens books. There are 6 different coloured book labels. Add these to drawers or boxes so children know where to put their books and can start to be independent. Just add tiles and a picture as in the 2 examples of the History and Maths books.

This resource is a tool to help children not only understand the story of Rosy and Ryan and their first day at school, but also relate to their feelings and prepare themselves for their journey into school life. This story focuses around twins Rosy and Ryan as they prepare for their first day of school. Their mother, Janet, provides them with five helpful tips to ensure they enjoy their first day and make the most out of their school experience. Activities associated with the story: Circle or Colour the Faces: Children are presented with a series of faces displaying different emotions. They are asked to circle or colour the faces that represent how they feel about starting school, encouraging them to express their emotions and fostering emotional literacy. Write 3 Tips: Based on the story, children are asked to write down three tips they would give to a new child to help them settle into school. This task encourages reflection, understanding, and empathy towards others. Draw Rosy and Ryan: Children are encouraged to draw their interpretations of Rosy and Ryan on their first day of school. This fosters creativity and allows children to visualize and connect with the story’s characters. Comprehension Questions: A list of simple questions about the story is provided to assess and enhance the children’s comprehension skills. This promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement with the story. This resource is designed for teachers and parents alike to guide young children into understanding and preparing for the school environment. The resource uses symbols. Boardmaker licenced.

The ‘Mystery Boxes’ game is a perfect ice-breaking activity designed for EYFS and KS1 children. The game uses symbols and is a fun resource for SEND children too. Boardmaker Licenced. In the game, each child gets a turn to open a ‘Mystery Box’ containing a picture card. This prompts children to introduce themselves and share a bit about their lives, connecting their introductions with the picture on the card. For example, a card with an apple might encourage a child to say, “My name is Lucy and my favourite fruit is an apple.” The game encourages speaking and listening. The excitement of revealing what is in the mystery box, together with the joy of sharing and listening, make it a fun and interactive way to ease children back into school or a new class. The resource includes a lesson plan showing objectives, resources, intro, activity, conclusion and assessment opportunities. There are 5 sets of colour cards that can be cut out and laminated to go inside the treasure boxes. Links to Ourselves, Me and School topics, as well as speaking and listening.

These five fun, original poems for KS1, accompanied by activities will captivate your children’s imagination and help to reassure them when starting back at school. “Lolly’s Lunchtime Lesson: A School Tale” Lolly learns that a friendship can start over a shared lunch! “A Purr-fect First Day at School” Lenny hides his kitten in his backpack to take to school “Molly Plays Hide and Seek” Molly hides behind the sofa on her first day of school “My First Day at School” School turns out to be fun after all! “Under the Stair and Behind the Bear” Penelope and her brother Gary, find their courage and nerve just in time for school!

2 colouring sheets for EYFS and KS1. Ease your children back into the school routine with this fun activity encouraging discussion about the new class and the year ahead. Sheet 1 is a doodle sheet where children can add in their own thoughts / writing. Sheet 2 shows an outline of the first sheet and allows children to add in their own doodles of things related to themselves or school.

Here are some back to school activities to get children feeling positive about the future and encouraging them to talk about their feelings. There are 4 activities with a choice of writing frames. Suitable for KS1 and lower KS2.

“The School Bus” resource consists of a poem and two engaging worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 children. The poem is divided into two parts: the first part features a black-and-white illustration of a sad bus, symbolizing the end of the school year and the loneliness of summer; the second part showcases a colourful, happy bus filled with children, representing the joy of returning to school. This resource links to a variety of themes such as poems, change, feelings, transportation and the school experience. The first worksheet encourages children to listen to the poem and fill in the missing words, reinforcing their listening and comprehension skills. The second worksheet involves listening to the poem and answering multiple-choice questions, further enhancing their understanding and critical thinking.