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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.

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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.
Music Posters and Matching Activity Cards
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Music Posters and Matching Activity Cards

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A music resource with an instrument theme. There is a colour poster showing a range of instruments for children to discuss. There is a black and white poster for children to colour in. There are also colour and black and white cut out cards for children to match.
20 Music Flashcards Colour and Black and White
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20 Music Flashcards Colour and Black and White

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20 Music Flashcards in both colour and Black and White. Cards are mostly instruments and other items such as speakers, turntable and headphones. Use these as part of your music lessons, for displays, for matching, colouring and naming. Also useful in your music corner or on the music table.
Music Cards to Label, Match and Colour
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Music Cards to Label, Match and Colour

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Here there is a colour worksheet with a music theme for children to discuss and label. There are 24 pictures. There is a black and white matching version. There is a 24 box grid for children to use e.g. drawing their own musical instruments or writing out words with a music theme in alphabetical order.
Music Posters and Colouring Sheets KS1
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Music Posters and Colouring Sheets KS1

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Musical Instruments work for KS1 2 Colour posters showing a range of musical instruments for display, discussion or labelling. 1 colouring worksheet showing a range of instruments. There are 7 colouring sheets where children can colour the instrument to make it the same as the image given.
Musical Instruments Sorting Cards
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Musical Instruments Sorting Cards

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Cut and laminate these cards for sorting games and making sets. Instruments can be sorted into: brass woodwind percussion keyboard string There are 24 instrument cards and 5 word cards.
Musical Instruments  name colour + write
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Musical Instruments name colour + write

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Resources for children learning about musical instruments. The cards can be used as visual aids for singing songs such as I am the music man. These include: Sheet 1 - 12 colour instrument cards to name (duplicate for matching) Sheet 2 - 12 colour instrument cards with space for children to write the words The other sheets show two instruments per page A - a colour and a black and white instrument for children to colour in to make them the same B - black and white instruments - children can colour these and trace over the names of the instruments There are some common instruments such as guitar and drum and some less well known such as accordion and bagpipes
Musical Instruments to Label and Write
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Musical Instruments to Label and Write

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3 worksheets in colour and 3 in black and white linked to Music and musical instruments. There are 8 instruments on each page. Children name, label and write the words. Cut and laminate picture cards to add to your displays or to make matching games. Boardmaker Licenced
Musical Alphabet PPT KS1
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Musical Alphabet PPT KS1

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Here is a power point where, on the switch or click, a picture appears on the theme of music or musical instruments. Children can predict which letter is coming next and try to work out an instrument or musical term beginning with that letter. The alphabet from a to z is covered. Extend by sorting the instruments into woodwind, stringed, percussion, brass and electronic. Useful too, for cutting out for displays and visual aids.
Music Magic: Exploring Genres at KS1
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Music Magic: Exploring Genres at KS1

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Music Magic: Exploring Genres is an engaging resource designed for Key Stage 1 children to explore and enjoy various music genres. This 10-page resource features a different genre on each page: Rock and Roll, Reggae, Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop, Country, Pop, Heavy Metal, Opera, and Latin. Each page presents a colour disc representing the genre, alongside a black-and-white version for children to colour in. Children can cut out and match the black-and-white discs with their coloured counterparts, and they can also duplicate and cut out the colour cards for additional matching fun. This resource supports musical education and artistic expression, providing an interactive way for young learners to discover and appreciate a wide range of musical styles. You may also want to use the discs to make a choice board where children select which genre they would like to listen to or find out about.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Action Rhyme with Extension
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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Action Rhyme with Extension

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A fun way to introduce body parts including colour symbols and a complete lesson plan with 3 activities. This resource is designed to support EYFS, KS1, and SEND teachers in engaging young children with body awareness and language development through the familiar and interactive rhyme “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.” It incorporates a multi-sensory approach, using music, movement, and colour symbols to make learning about body parts fun and accessible. The activities are structured to gradually introduce new vocabulary and body parts, allowing children to first master basic terms and then expand their knowledge in a supportive environment. By creating a class verse and encouraging active participation, the resource enhances listening skills, coordination, and language development, making it an effective tool for diverse learning needs and abilities. Boardmaker licenced.
Musical Instruments Drawing Worksheets EYFS KS1
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Musical Instruments Drawing Worksheets EYFS KS1

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3 worksheets for children for their topic on Music or Sound. Each worksheet shows a small picture of 6 different instruments. There are 6 boxes for children to draw in or paste a picture into. Children read the words to ensure they draw in the right boxes.
Musical Instruments Label Colour Match
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Musical Instruments Label Colour Match

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2 worksheets in black and white where children name and label the musical instruments and colour them in. Duplicate the worksheets and cut out the cards for matching games. Each worksheet contains 8 musical instruments set on a turntable - this links the topic with history.
Marching Band Rhyme and Worksheet
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Marching Band Rhyme and Worksheet

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The activity introduces the rhyme: And the Band keeps marching on… Share the rhyme and children can begin to learn the chorus whilst interacting using musical instruments and body parts to create sounds. This worksheet encourages creativity and helps children learn about different instruments in a fun and interactive way. The structure guides them through adding their own verses while reinforcing the repeated chorus, making it a fun literacy and music activity. The rhyme sheet is in colour and duplicated in black and white. Children can colour in the band and write underneath the text.