This resource is designed to inspire a love of books in Key Stage 1 pupils while developing their understanding of literary classifications. Young learners distinguish between fiction and non-fiction and then delve deeper into genres and topics. Included is a planning sheet that outlines three lesson plans, complete with objectives, a list of necessary materials, activities, and follow-up suggestions to reinforce learning. There are two ready-made labels for fiction and non-fiction to facilitate a hands-on card sorting activity. Accompanying these are 10 pages, each featuring six diverse book covers in black and white, which can be cut out for an interactive classification game and a range of activities. Examples of book covers are ‘Learn to Play the Piano’, ‘I have a New Daddy’ and ‘My Book of Fairy Tales for 7 year olds’. Tailored for Key Stage 1 children, the book covers lend themselves to lots of speaking and listening and predicting. Follow up with sorting of real books and / or children can design their own book covers using the cards for inspiration. The resource is a useful addition to library skills and any celebrations around Books.

A fun way to end or start the term. The game is based on Catch Phrase where children guess what the popular phrase or word is based on the pictures they see. This involves thinking and speaking and listening. Children enjoy this game in groups. There are 35 picture cards which can be cut up and laminated(for reuse) or pages can be used as they are with 4 cards to a page. There is a suggested answer sheet at the end, that children or the teacher, can use to mark off answers. (Some pictures could have an equally feasible alternate catch phrase or word). As a follow up, children could make up their own pictures based on familiar sayings or those on a theme such as football or animals. Children can research any sayings they are not familiar with. Links to language learning also.

9 visual aid posters showing pictures of preposition words for speaking and listening for EYFS and KS1. These are: under, over, near, in ,between, on , above, out, up and down.

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.

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.

A cross curricular resource based on your topic of Homes, Houses, Where we live or Ourselves. The children have 8 houses and need to work out what the colours are of each. Children read the text and then colour in the appropriate parts of each house. Next, they cut out the houses and put them in number order. Houses are even numbered from 2 to 16. Sheet 2 shows the houses when coloured in so children can mark their own work. For younger children, the adult could read the text and the children can then colour in the houses. Children could do this activity as a guided reading activity or as homework.

*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A resource designed with SEND pupils in mind that works well too, for KS1 children. There are 20 different topic boards using colour Boardmaker symbols. Each board has 10 symbols - 2 rows of 5. Topics covered are: Toys, Buildings, Chocolate, Clothes, Days of the Week, Family, Farm, Feelings, Take away food, Garden, Going for Gold, Growing up, Holidays and Celebrations, Journeys, Keeping Healthy, Under the Sea, Transport, Weather, Shopping and Space. The resource can be used in different ways: a visual aid; to encourage speaking and listening and communication; introducing a new topic or topic vocabulary; cutting out and adding to work or making worksheets;duplicating and playing matching games;adding to displays and much more.

*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about ‘cl’. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words beginning with ‘cl’. There is an answer sheet included. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences.

*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 / SEND and/or those learning English Language. There are 24 sound cards showing consonant clusters such as fl, gl and sw. There are matching picture cards such as fl is for flower, gl is for glasses and sw is for sweets. There are also matching picture cards with just the pictures and space for pupils to write the sound or a short phrase about the picture. You could also duplicate, print and cut the cards to play matching games, speaking and listening games or to add the cards to displays. Link to your phonics scheme such as Letter and Sounds or use as stand alone resources.

This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with CK. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with CK and colour the pictures 2 - Children name the colour pictures , cut and match the pictures to the words on sheet 3 3 - Children can either write the words underneath the words given ending with CK, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.

Explore this Olympic-themed resource designed for KS1 and SEND children, featuring two worksheets where children label sports such as basketball, tennis, surfing, hockey, and rugby. There are 16 Sports in all with 8 per page. Available in both colour and black-and-white versions, these worksheets use symbols which assist children with their learning. An accompanying list of sports names and symbols encourages speaking and listening and reading and also supports writing. Boardmaker Licenced.

This Christmas-themed resource is designed for KS1 children to inspire festive writing and drawing activities. It includes 8 colourful themed border frames, each with lined versions for children to write about Christmas topics such as a present wish list, a letter to Santa, or even a message to use as an insert for a Christmas card. The same designs are also available without lines, allowing children to draw their festive scenes or decorate their cards. This versatile resource encourages creativity and writing during the Christmas season.

An engaging Christmas-themed story starter resource tailored for KS1 children. The resource links Literacy, Winter and Christmas and is aimed at fostering creativity, comprehension, and sequencing skills. Content: Worksheet 1: A colouring page featuring Rudolph the reindeer and Ethan the elf, 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.

5 examples of writing frames that children can use to write their resolutions for the new year, hopes, dreams and wishes. The 6th sheet has no writing or picture so that children can make it personal to themselves. Suitable for KS1.

Halloween is a magical time and a great time for creative writing. Here are 5 original short stories designed to spark children’s imaginations at KS1 and Early Years. The Wizard that could not Read The Witch and the Kindness Potion The day the Magic went Bounce Freddy the Proud Frog Beany and the Broomstick The stories are fun and engaging. There is a colouring activity sheet to accompany each of the stories.

This is a Collection of 5 fun Short Stories about Dinosaurs for young children. The stories are entertaining and stimulate childrens imagination encouraging them to create their own dinosaur stories. Each story incorporates a simple lesson such as friendship, perseverance, and kindness. The stories can be incorporated into various subjects, from science (studying prehistoric life) to art (drawing and imagining dinosaur worlds) to language arts (writing their own dino-tales or poems). Teachers can create activities based on the stories, like discussions, role-playing, or even field trips to museums, amplifying the learning experience. There is a colouring sheet for each of the stories. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.

This pack (Set 3) of five engaging story resources is perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in your KS1 children. Each title has a message for children: “The Clever Little Mouse” teaches children about quick thinking and friendship. “Dad Gets a Big Surprise” is a heartwarming story of family love and the joy of giving. “The Strawberry Hamster”, kids will learn about problem-solving and resourcefulness. “The Kiwi That Lost His Mother” offers lessons of resilience, identity, and the strength of familial bonds. “When Bertha Took a Tumble” encourages a positive mindset, showing how challenges can be overcome with courage and imagination. These tales can be the foundation for various creative writing exercises, encouraging children to expand the narratives, explore different endings, or even create their own stories inspired by the themes and characters.

This is Set 4 in the collection of Creative Stories. This new compilation consists of five engaging stories that are sure to stimulate young minds and get their creative juices flowing. In “The Little Chef with a Big Idea”, children will learn about empathy and the joy of giving, as they follow the adventure of a thoughtful chef who goes above and beyond for his neighbour. “The Little Prince and the Rose” is a captivating tale that teaches lessons about friendship, growing up, and seeking wisdom in unexpected places. In “Santa Gets Stuck”, the magic of Christmas comes to life, illustrating the importance of perseverance and problem-solving in fun, festive circumstances. “Imelda and Cecilia and the Magic Shoes” is a story about friendship and discovery. Here, two best friends embark on an unexpected adventure at their ballet class, encouraging children to embrace the magic in everyday life. Finally, in “Patch the Dog Finds a New Playmate”, young readers will learn about overcoming loneliness, making friends, and the simple joys of playing and sharing. Each story in this collection provides opportunities for creative writing. Children can expand the narratives, explore different endings, or create their own stories inspired by these characters and themes. There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.

Encourage your KS1 children to dive into the wonderful world of creative writing with this fun story pack. This is Set 1 in the Collection. This collection features five original tales: “The Boy Who Could Not Stop Growing”, “The Princess and the Knight”, “Hide and Squeak”, “The Lonely Bear and the Magic Umbrella”, and “The Cat That Nobody Wanted”. Each story is thoughtfully written, with engaging plots that will stimulate your children’s imaginations and foster their creativity. The stories are good starting points for various writing activities, encouraging children to create their own tales, write sequels, or pen character descriptions. The stories also carry subtle moral lessons - from embracing individual differences to overcoming fear with friendship. There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.