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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.
Letter D Writing and Drawing Frames KS1
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Letter D Writing and Drawing Frames KS1

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A lovely differentiated resource for phonics work based on the letter D. Sheet 1 is a word mat showing 20 colour pictures beginning with D and their matching words. Children can find the matching pairs, write under the words or draw lines to the pictures from the words. Sheet 2 shows the pictures in the centre and boxes around the outside for children to write the words into. Sheet 3 shows the words and no pictures. Children copy the words underneath and draw or paste pictures into the centre box. Sheet 4 shows pictures with lines in the middle for a list of D words or a sentence /short story using some of the key words and pictures. Sheet 5 - children can either draw 12 of the pictures in the boxes or write 12 words beginning with D. Sheet 6 - shows pictures around the outside. Children can use the space in the middle to draw or write in, or practice their letter D handwriting.
Letter C Writing and Drawing Frames KS1
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Letter C Writing and Drawing Frames KS1

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A lovely differentiated resource for phonics work based on the letter C. Sheet 1 is a word mat showing 20 colour pictures beginning with C and their matching words. Children can find the matching pairs, write under the words or draw lines to the pictures from the words. Sheet 2 shows the pictures in the centre and boxes around the outside for children to write the words into. Sheet 3 shows the words and no pictures. Children copy the words underneath and draw or paste pictures into the centre box. Sheet 4 shows pictures with lines in the middle for a list of C words or a sentence /short story using some of the key words and pictures. Sheet 5 - children can either draw 12 of the pictures in the boxes or write 12 words beginning with C. Sheet 6 - shows pictures around the outside. Children can use the space in the middle to draw or write in, or practice their letter C handwriting.
ABC American Sign Language Printables Kindergarten
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ABC American Sign Language Printables Kindergarten

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A complete set of alphabet worksheets from A to Z. Each worksheet shows a picture, the word in American Sign Language, the word to trace and the word to colour within the lines. Suitable for children with additional needs and Kindergarten children learning to recognise letters, read and write the alphabet. The worksheets have a Spring / Summer theme.
Picnic Memory Game
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Picnic Memory Game

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A fun memory game to play with small groups of children or the whole class. Links to thinking skills and speaking and listening as well as memory. The instructions are on page one. Page 2 shows 15 colour picnic cards. How to Play Cut and laminate the picnic cards. Have a basket or bag at the front of the class. Children sit in a circle. Each child chooses a card showing something to take on a picnic. The first player says a sentence e.g. ‘I took a can of cola on my picnic’ and then puts the card into the basket. The second player says a sentence e.g. ‘ I took an apple on my picnic’ but must then add what the previous player put in the basket e.g. ‘and Johnny took a can of cola on his picnic’. Keep going round the circle until each player has had their turn. There are ideas included for differentiating including a picture board as a visual aid.
Mandalas with an Animal theme
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Mandalas with an Animal theme

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Many children find colouring or designing mandalas to be relaxing and calming. Here are 3 mandalas with animal themes - sea creatures, monkeys and dinosaurs. There are 3 versions of each one: black and white version to colour in semi - coloured version for children to complete outlines for children to draw within using their own designs Links to behaviour management, animals, art and mindfulness.
Write me a Story Flowers Writing Aids
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Write me a Story Flowers Writing Aids

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A handy set of writing aids for children to use when creating stories or recounting events. There are 5 flowers, each is a different colour and has the 5 W words- who, what, where, when and why and also how. Cut and laminate the flowers and add them to the writing corner, or put one on each group table.
Animals Name Read and Write 5 Worksheets
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Animals Name Read and Write 5 Worksheets

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5 worksheets that are differentiated with an animal theme. Each animal begins with a sound in the word ‘Animals’ itself. Links to reading, phonics, writing and any animal topic. Worksheets: Sheet 1 shows 12 colour pictures of animals with words to trace underneath. A poster for children to colour in showing the 12 animals. Shows black and white pictures with space for children to write the words. Shows black and white pictures with words to trace underneath. Shows boxes for children to draw the animals into or to paste pictures ( they can use the ones on sheet 1) into.
Christmas Writing Frame
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Christmas Writing Frame

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There are 2 versions of this writing frame for Christmas - one shows black and white pictures and one is colour. Children can talk about the things they like at Christmas using their senses and experiences e.g. what they like to eat or watch on TV. They can then complete the sentences or draw a picture. A good resource for KS1, EYFS and SEND children. There are pictures to support children with their writing and communication.
Letter B Writing and Drawing Frames KS1
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Letter B Writing and Drawing Frames KS1

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A lovely differentiated resource for phonics work based on the letter B. Sheet 1 is a word mat showing 20 colour pictures beginning with B and their matching words. Children can find the matching pairs, write under the words or draw lines to the pictures from the words. Sheet 2 shows the pictures in the centre and boxes around the outside for children to write the words into. Sheet 3 shows the words and no pictures. Children copy the words underneath and draw or paste pictures into the centre box. Sheet 4 shows pictures with lines in the middle for a list of B words or a sentence /short story using some of the key words and pictures. Sheet 5 - children can either draw 12 of the pictures in the boxes or write 12 words beginning with B. Sheet 6 - shows pictures around the outside. Children can use the space in the middle to draw or write in, or practice their letter B handwriting.
Animal Symbol Cards to name, sort, match
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Animal Symbol Cards to name, sort, match

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A cross curricular resource for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils linked to animals, pets, reading and sorting. There are 4 pages of animal symbols in colour with names. There are matching black and white versions with just pictures. Children can name the animals, colour them in, cut and match them to the colour versions. They can also sort the animals in various ways such as pets, insects, land, sea and air animals. Children may also want to practice drawing their own animals using the black and white pictures for a guide. The symbols are also useful added to your displays on animals.
Hats Colour to make the Same / Different
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Hats Colour to make the Same / Different

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 5 pages of symbols showing people wearing the same hat. Children can colour the symbols and either make each one in a row different or make them the same. There are 4 of each picture on a row and 3 rows per page. Links to maths / sorting, pattern, colour, clothes and winter. The small cards can be cut out for matching games in black and white or when coloured, in colour.
Feelings Picture Card Sets
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Feelings Picture Card Sets

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9 sets of colour cards for your topic work on Feelings or Emotions or Healthy Lifestyles. Each picture is on a Lego background. Sets include Lego people, Cartoon and Emoji images. Suitable for a range of ages and Special Needs Pupils giving them a choice of their preferred characters for their work or to represent their emotions.
Communicating Feelings
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Communicating Feelings

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A PSHE / Behaviour management resource. Here are 2 ways in which pupils can communicate how they feel. For the first add a card or plastic arrow with a split pin. There are 12 cards with different expressions on each. There is also a template sheet where you / pupils can add their own faces / expressions. Finally, there is a chart with 3 faces for children to tick how they feel. Laminate these and use with dry white markers. There is also a blank template on this page.
Feelings Flower Faces
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Feelings Flower Faces

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This is a fun activity where children cut out the flower faces and create their own feelings garden. It is nice for an interactive display. Children will need craft materials such as paints, collage, felt or crayons to create their garden and then add the flower faces. Another way of using these is to duplicate and play matching games, or sort into different emotions. Children can also use the cards to indicate how they feel about an activity or event. There are 4 pages of colour flower faces with 6 faces on each page.
A Christmas Symbol Alphabet Sheet
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A Christmas Symbol Alphabet Sheet

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A simple activity for Christmas linked to your phonics work. The sheet shows a symbol for each letter of the alphabet for children to sound and colour in. There is a word box included. Children could cut out and order the picture symbols and write the words beneath.
4 Christmas Phonics Worksheets
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4 Christmas Phonics Worksheets

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 4 Phonics symbol worksheets for Christmas literacy. Each sheet shows a circle with initial sounds for children to match to the Christmas pictures. Next, they can colour in and cut out the picture cards and match these to the word cards. Children can then write a sentence about Christmas.
Beginning with S Phonics at the Seaside
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Beginning with S Phonics at the Seaside

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8 pages of colour flashcards related to the Seaside and all beginning with S. Each page shows 4 flashcards with words. Use in your phonics work or as part of your topic on Holidays, Journeys, Ourselves, Seaside or Weather. Useful display or visual aids encouraging speaking and listening. There is a mixture of symbols and pictures in this resource. Cut and laminate for durability. Boardmaker Licenced.
Sounding out CVC Words Lesson Plan
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Sounding out CVC Words Lesson Plan

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A complete lesson with planning and resources included, with a phonics theme. Planning includes objectives, resources, activities, assessment and homework. There are 2 pages of colour picture cards using symbols. There is a set of alphabet cards to be cut and laminated. There are 2 black and white worksheets where children write the CVC words under the pictures and colour them in. There is also a template worksheet, where children can draw and write CVC words and pictures. Boardmaker licenced.
Phonics Foundations: Letters S A T P I N
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Phonics Foundations: Letters S A T P I N

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This phonics teaching resource is an exploration of the initial sounds S, A, T, P, I, and N, tailored for early literacy learners. Included is a planning sheet with objectives and 4 activity ideas. There is a large colour flashcard for each of the initial sounds and these are colour coded to match in with the rest of the resources. A set of three worksheets for each letter is provided. The first worksheet includes 12 colour images representing words beginning with the specific sound. The same images are also provided in black and white, offering flexibility for different teaching needs. A set of 12 corresponding word cards are also included, enabling students to match words to pictures, enhancing their recognition and comprehension of each initial sound. Boardmaker licenced.
Tracing the Alphabet and Numbers
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Tracing the Alphabet and Numbers

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A resource of 2 worksheets which teachers can use for assessment and / or to support children with their fine motor control. Sheet 1 shows letters of the alphabet in capital and lower case form. Sheet 2 shows numbers from 1 to 26 to trace. Suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1 children.