Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1
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Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources.
Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included.
Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.
Looking for something original? Here are some Resources for Early Learners and Key Stage 1 that you won't have used before. There are also some Key Stage 2 and a variety of SEND resources.
Alphabet, Phonics, Speaking and Listening, Reading & Writing Activities and a range of topic resources. Worksheets, flashcards, activities, PPTs, quiz games and posters are all included.
Most images licenced from graphicsfactory.com and symbols are licenced from Boardmaker.
Transform rainy days into educational adventures with this activity guide, tailored for EYFS and KS1 children, bridging learning outdoors and making the most of the weather!
The resource shows colour pictures of 8 Rainy Days activities.
There are 2 planning sheets showing the activity titles, resources needed, objectives, adult support and a step by step guide.
Activities include Rainy Day story writing, Listening to and making rain sounds, Rainy spatter art, Waterproofing and Rainy day bird watching.
Links science, art and literature.
Dip in and out of this resource on a rainy day or use as a unit of work or lessons for Outdoor learning.
A collection of colour flashcards for your topic on Food.
Page 1 shows all 15 pictures in a small format. These can be cut out and matched to the word cards on page 2, or to the larger flashcards provided.
The larger flashcards are 2 to a page.
These are duplicated so that you can make matching games.
Laminate for durability.
The flashcards are useful for displays in class and for cookery lessons.
They can be used as a maths lesson for a favourite food survey.
Also use as a basis for speaking and listening and for discussing healthy eating.
A collection of flowers in pots for children to colour in for Spring and Summer and topics on Plants or Gardens.
Each of the 8 sheets shows a colour version of the flowers and a black and white version for children to colour in.
They can make the flowers the same with close observation of colour or choose their own colours to make the flowers different.
Collect up and cut out the finished flowers and make a lovely classroom display.
10 colouring pages showing items and animals related to the Ocean / Sea / Seaside. Children can colour in the pictures - 6 to a page. They can then cut these out and match them to the 10 corresponding colour pages.
Children can also cut around the outlines of the animals and objects and make them into a collage scene or stick in books for topic work.
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
This unit of work introduces young learners to the science behind
Inflatables through engaging, hands-on activities.
Children will explore simple concepts related to air, materials, and forces, developing their understanding of how inflatables work and their practical applications.
There is a colour poster to share and discuss as an introduction to the topic.
There is a unit of work which includes 4 planned activities with objectives, step by step instructions and 4 worksheets.
The lessons:
Inflatable exploration work station
Floating and Sinking inflatables
Design your own inflatable
Balloon Drop
The worksheets contain drawing and recording opportunities.
“In My Ocean” is a topic resource designed for EYFS and KS1 children, linked to the celebration of World Ocean Day in June.
The resource includes a detailed planning sheet outlining five activities, each complete with objectives, required materials, step-by-step instructions, and assessment opportunities.
Central to the resource is a set of 10 colour posters depicting various sea creatures and a seashell.
These posters can be laminated for durability and used in activities such as a school-wide sea creature hunt, where children record their findings on a provided colour or black-and-white sheet.
Additionally, there is a labelling sheet available in both color and black-and-white for children to practice writing the names of the sea creatures.
Another component is an outline of a bottle, encouraging children to plan what they would include in their Ocean Bottle creation activity.
To spark imagination and storytelling skills, the resource includes a delightful story titled “Under the Ocean Adventure,” featuring all the characters from the posters, which children can enjoy before creating their own stories.
Link this activity to your Animal topics for EYFS and KS1.
Children have 10 animals to name, observe carefully and complete.
Each worksheet shows part of an animal. In the circle the children can draw the complete animal with it’s missing parts. They then read the animal’s name and trace over it.
Encourage the children to think about the animals surroundings and habitats and add some detail too.
Page 11 shows 2 templates of the rolled up paper that children can draw their parts of animals within.
3 worksheets where the children name the picture/symbol linked to the weather and then overwrite the sentences.
The last sheet is a template that the children can draw or paste into and then make their own sentences about the weather.
Sheet 1 shows all the symbols used in the worksheets in black and white with corresponding colour symbol cards.
Boardmaker licenced.
A colouring pack of 5 sheets for EYFS and KS1.
Link these to your work on Oceans and Seas and / or Water as well as National Dolphin Day on April 14th.
3 worksheets for young learners with an Under the Sea / Oceans / Animals theme.
Each sheet has pictures to colour and words to trace or write in the boxes as labels.
There is a sea themed border on each page.
Embrace the vibrancy of Autumn with this resource titled ‘Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change,’ designed for KS1 and EYFS teachers. The resource features a planning unit detailing three activities, each with clear objectives, detailed resource lists, step by step guides and extension ideas.
Included in this resource are the ‘Autumn Doodles’ worksheet and three colouring sheets featuring a scarecrow, an umbrella, and leaves.
This science resource is designed for young children to explore and understand the concept of sound through visual activities. The resource includes 3 pages, each featuring 6 colour cards that children can cut out and sort into categories based on the sound’s volume. The cards depict various sounds, helping children distinguish between “loud” and “soft” sounds.
Examples include cards with images of loud sounds such as yelling people and a washing machine, alongside soft sounds like someone asleep and children whispering.
Each page includes a mix of adjectives (e.g., yelling, whispering) and objects (e.g., drill, softball) to help children understand how different sounds can be categorized.
In addition to the colour versions, there are black-and-white versions of the same sheets for children to colour in. This allows them to engage more deeply with the activity and reinforces their understanding of the concepts as they add their own colours to the pictures.
This resource uses symbols and supports SEND children, EYFS and KS1.
Boardmaker licenced.
5 worksheets to support children learning to recognise and sort plants and animals.
The first page is great for discussion and for children to indicate if the pictures show animals or plants (or parts of). They can mark on the sheet with P for plant and A for animal or use 2 colours.
Sheet 2 - label the plants and animals.
Sheet 3 - write the names of 5 plants and 5 animals in list form.
Sheet 4 - colour and label the fruit and vegetables.
Sheet 5 - colour and label the animals.
24 Animals and their Young Photos including lions, tigers, bears, elephants, dogs, cats, penguins and humans.
There is a template included with suggested questions for children to write about such as habitat, diet, features and names of young and parents.
A card game for EYFS and / or KS1.
There are 5 sets of animal cards.
Each sheet has 12 pictures or words on them related to the 12 animals.
Sheet
1 - Colour pictures of the 12 animals to cut out
2. Pictures of the animals for children to colour in and cut out
3. Pictures with animal names on to colour in and cut out
4. Pictures of the animals with speech bubbles - children write in the sounds the animals make, colour in and cut out
5. Word cards shoing the sounds the animals make - children can write underneath the words and / or add a picture, then cut out
When playing the game, there are 5 cards to match for each animal.
This works well as a class or team effort, with children having roles such as colouring in, writing, and cutting out and then playing the matching game.
This resource is an Exploration of Baby and Parent Animals using 10 black and white worksheets. Each worksheet showcases a different baby animal alongside its parent. Children will learn new vocabulary like ‘cygnet’ and ‘swan’, ‘lamb’ and ‘sheep’. Children can colour in the pictures, whilst developing their understanding of the animal kingdom. An added activity includes sentence writing, which gives further opportunities to enhance language and writing skills. Each picture is surrounded by a thick border, assisting the children in the task of cutting out the shapes.
A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1.
There are 8 animals that can be found in the Congo, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label.
Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals
Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals
Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words
There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 Congo animals.
Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding and appreciation of endangered animals in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. Resources are included and there are signposted suggested resources also.
The content connects classroom learning to real-world conservation and global issues, fostering a sense of environmental responsibility.
The planning is adaptable to children’s abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides clear ways for teachers to assess children’s understanding of endangered animals.
A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1.
There are 8 animals that can be found in the City, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label.
Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals
Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals
Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words
There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 City animals.
Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.