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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
My trip to Space with Symbols
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My trip to Space with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to Space. One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols. Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words. Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip. Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
My Countryside Holiday with Symbols
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My Countryside Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to the countryside and holidays as well as literacy. The resource uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 countryside flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a countryside holiday. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays.
My Camping Holiday with Symbols
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My Camping Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to camping holidays, explorers and adventures. The resource uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 camping flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a camping holiday. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays.
My Beach Holiday with Symbols
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My Beach Holiday with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of activities linked to holidays at the beach that uses symbols. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Page 1 is a set of 12 beach flashcards in colour and page 2 is the same set of 12 flashcards in black and white. Children can cut these out and match / paste them onto the words on page 3. Page 4 is an outline template for children to write about a holiday at the beach. The flashcards can be used to promote speaking and listening and added to wall displays. Laminate and add to your sand tray with matching objects such as shells, toy boats, buckets and spades.
Holiday Picture Match with Symbols
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Holiday Picture Match with Symbols

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An activity suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Links to holidays, weather, seasons, and journeys. There is a set of worksheets with 3 pages in colour and the same 3 pages in black and white. Children can name the symbols, draw a matching line to make pairs and / or cut out the cards and match/paste them to make pairs. The cards can be added to classroom displays. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
The Shopping Basket Flashcards /Visuals
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The Shopping Basket Flashcards /Visuals

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A set of 5 pages of colour flashcards related to the lovely story by John Burningham ‘The Shopping Basket’. Most images are symbols with some pictures. Flashcards include the animals in the story, the food on the shopping list, characters and ordinal numbers. These cards can be used in a range of ways such as matching up the animals with the foods, sequencing the story, ordering the numbers - the cards can also enhance any display work. Other activities could include a Scavenger hunt around school, food sorting and talking, story mapping, role play and creative art work such as a collage shopping basket. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Circle the Odd one Out Picture Symbols
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Circle the Odd one Out Picture Symbols

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4 colour worksheets and 4 in black and white. The aim of the exercise is to closely look at each line of objects and decide which one is different or does not fit the group. Children circle the odd one out in each row. A good activity to develop speaking and listening skills, observation skills and understanding of simple classification or sets. Useful for all young children, SEND and English Language Learners. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols
What goes together? Fill in missing words
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What goes together? Fill in missing words

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4 worksheets linked to speaking and listening, reading, grammar, word association and comprehension. Suitable for those learning English, SEND and KS1 pupils. Each sheet shows 6 picture symbol cards. Pupils find the correct word from 3 choices and complete the sentence. E.g. Bread and Butter/ Bucket and Spade. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Fill in the Missing Words with Symbols
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Fill in the Missing Words with Symbols

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4 worksheets linked to speaking and listening, reading, grammar and comprehension. Suitable for those learning English, SEND and KS1 pupils. Each sheet shows 6 picture symbol cards. Pupils find the correct word from 3 choices and complete the sentence. E.g. I am talking or I am painting. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Let's Write the Days of the Week
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Let's Write the Days of the Week

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This resource contains a worksheet for each of the days of the week. It is suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1 children and uses some symbols. Children can practice and improve their handwriting skills and learn to spell each of the days of the week. The 7 box grid at the end of each page is for children to fill in the initial letter of each day of the week. They then circle the correct day corresponding to the worksheet. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Easter Doodles to Colour and Write about
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Easter Doodles to Colour and Write about

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An Easter doodles worksheet for children to discuss and colour in. They can then use the symbols on the worksheet to help them to write about Easter. There is a sensory writing template included where children can draw or write what they see, hear, taste and smell at Easter time. There is a colour copy of the Easter Doodle sheet included. Children could make their own Easter Doodle sheet. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Pancake Day Activities and Flashcards
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Pancake Day Activities and Flashcards

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4 ideas for your children around Pancake Day. Make a pancake day sensory tray Decorate a pancake Make a pancake collage Write the instructions for making a pancake Children can use the suggestions on the cards, add to the resources, or make their own activity cards. There is also a set of colour and black and white flashcards showing the ingredients and equipment needed for making pancakes. Cut and laminate the flashcards for using in your baking lessons. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Alphabet and Phonics Assessment Sheets
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Alphabet and Phonics Assessment Sheets

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Assessment sheets based on the alphabet / initial sounds. Sheet 1 - Children match the upper and lower case letters of the alphabet. Sheet 2 - Children match lower case initial sounds to pictures. Sheet 3 - Children match upper case initial sounds to pictures. Sheets 4 - 7 - Handwriting practice sheets. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
BIG and Small Sorting Symbol Cards
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BIG and Small Sorting Symbol Cards

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of cards showing big and small picture symbols in both colour and black and white. Children can cut and match or sort into 2 sets: Big and Small. Biggest and smallest words are introduced.
Health and Well Being Symbol Cards
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Health and Well Being Symbol Cards

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 4 pages of symbol cards related to health and well being. A useful visual aid. Each page has 12 colour symbols to talk about. A useful speaking and listening aid for pupils and those learning English. Enlarge and cut out the cards for pupils to discuss and/or create their own sentences. Cards include those expressing feelings, asking for help, communicating and ideas on how to keep fit and healthy.
Prepositon 48 Symbol Cards
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Prepositon 48 Symbol Cards

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A set of symbol cards for teaching or reinforcing knowledge about propositions. Suitable for SEND pupils, KS1 and those learning English Language. Symbols are in black and white. There are 12 cards per page. There are 3 symbols representing each preposition. Examples of prepositions include before / after, down/up, in front and behind. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Let's Talk about the Weather Symbol Boards
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Let's Talk about the Weather Symbol Boards

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A black and white and colour version of this weather board is included. The boards are a useful visual aid to support children / pupils with their speaking and listening and communication as well as writing about the weather. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols
Word Endings Ending with 'th' Worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'th' Worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘th’ at the end of words. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols / pictures and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words that end with ‘th’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Word Endings Ending with 'SH' worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'SH' worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘sh’ at the end of words. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols / pictures and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words that end with ‘sh’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.