Activity sheets for SEND pupils and Key Stage 1 related to Easter and Literacy. Sheet 1 shows 30 symbols with an Easter theme. Children can name and colour these and match them to the words on sheet 2. Sheet 3 is a template for children to cut and paste or write the 30 Easter words in alphabetical order. Links to Celebrations, Special Days, reading, writing, alphabetical order and phonics. Extend by asking children to use the key words to write about Easter in creative form, poetry or key phrases / sentences. Boardmaker licenced

A colour card game linked to the Beach, Oceans, Seas, Holidays and Phonics. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. All the letters of the alphabet are included and there are 3 matching cards for each letter e.g. u - umbrellas and Y - yachts. Print / cut out and laminate the cards and the 4 game boards that are included at the end. A game idea is that children work in a group of 4. Each child has a different colour game board and chooses 5 letter sounds. They then take turns to try to find the 3 matching pictures to complete their boards. Another idea is matching the pictures or making pairs. Children could choose a set amount of beach pictures and then say a sentence about them related to Holidays. Add to your displays and use also for speaking and listening. Boardmaker licenced

5 worksheets designed around Spring symbols. Each sheet shows picture cards that can be cut out and sequenced. Alternatively use as worksheets where children match the numbers or number words to the correct pictures. Useful as an assessment sheet as well as a way to increase vocabulary around Spring. Boardmaker Licenced**

4 activity sheets based on the letter K. Suitable for SEND, KS1 and EYFS children. Links to work on phonics, poetry, reading, writing and matching. Sheet 1 An original poem to share with your children. Children can underline any words that rhyme. There is an outline border for children to write the rhyming words in or to compose their own poem or sentences. Sheet 2 8 flashcards in black and white, replicated in colour. There are words taken from the poem: My cat called Una. Children can cut and match the pictures and find rhyming pairs. they can then use the lines in the box to write about the kitten. Sheet 3 Children label the pictures connected to the kitten from the poem. They can trace over the dotted words. Sheet 4 6 symbols / pictures of things beginning with the letter K. Children can label the pictures and trace/write the words. Boardmaker Licenced**

3 worksheets to support children with their spelling and learning about Palindromes. Symbols are used which give support for SEND pupils. (Boarmaker licenced) Sheet 1 shows 16 words that are spelt the same backwards and forwards. Children write out the words and see what they notice when spelling them forwards and backwards. Sheet 2 asks children to choose a word to complete the sentences. Sheet 3 asks children to underline the palindromes in the lists given.

A set of colouring cards using symbols for children to use when learning their alphabet and phonics. Each page has 8/9 cards where each letter of the alphabet has 2 or more symbols. Children can trace the letters, name what they see and colour in the pictures. Cut these up and laminate them after the children have coloured them in. They could be duplicated for pairs or matching games or made into a book or classroom frieze. Suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.

A word activity where children learn about compound words with pictorial support. There are 4 worksheets and on each one there are 3 sets of compound words for children to find / learn / match e.g. page 2 - down, sun and night. The symbol cards are in colour and in black and white. Children make 3 sets of compound words on each page. Boardmake licenced.

Share these 4 colour symbol boards with your class and encourage them to look carefully at each row and find the odd one out. Can they tell you why they have chosen that symbol? This activity encourages close observation, speaking and listening and thinking skills. There are 5 rows on each of the symbol boards. Extend by giving children a copy of the board/s and ask them to cut them out and sort into sets. Links to sorting and making sets. Boardmaker Licenced

A fun activity for teaching and learning about Onomatopoeia. There are 2 activity sheets in colour and the same sheets replicated in black and white. Sheet 1 - children read the words and match them to the symbols e.g. moo - cow and vroom - car. Sheet 3 - children name the symbols and write the sound words underneath. Boardmaker licenced

A resource linked to Oceans and Seas / Water and National Dolphin Day on April 14th. Linked also to reading and phonics. There are 3 differentiated worksheets. Sheet 1 Children sort out colour pictures with words into those beginning with S and those not beginning with S. Sheet 2 Children sort the colour pictures without the words. Sheet 3 Children colour the pictures and sort into sets. Boardmaker licenced

This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with LL. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with LL 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 LL, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.

This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with SS. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with SS 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 SS, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.

The main aim of this lesson is to help students understand the concept of opposites and effectively apply this understanding by associating it with symbols, drawings, and interactive activities. The lesson encourages speaking and listening, vocabulary development and pair /group work. The resource includes a complete lesson plan, 3 colour and 3 black and white worksheets showing opposites and 3 templates for children to draw opposites on. The lesson plan includes aims, resources, introduction, activity ideas, assessment, homework and extension ideas. There are 9 worksheets in total and a planning sheet. *Boardmaker licenced. * The Boardmaker symbols can be a great resource for SEND students. They are a set of picture symbols used for communication with individuals who are nonverbal, have limited speech or who benefit from pictorial / visual input. They can aid in understanding and expressing the concept of opposites.

This resource contains a planning sheet with a unit of work for you to use or select lessons or activities from. Planning includes LOs, assessment, resources, activity ideas, curriculum links etc. Suitable of EYFS/ KS1 and SEND. Symbols are used - Boardmaker Licenced. The resources come in black and white and are replicated in colour. There is a poster showing a collection of things that make sounds to discuss and use for a stimulus for further activities. There are 13 worksheets each showing 8 symbols of things that make a sound such as a whistle or a car crash. Children write under each picture the activity or a word that might describe the sound e.g. an ‘accident’ or ‘crash’. Introduce children to the concepts of Sounds all around and that of onomatopoeia.

This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with ING. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with ING 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 ING, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.

This phonics resource is prepared with the needs of SEND and KS1 children in mind, focusing on distinguishing between the sounds and written letters S and P. It can form a complete lesson or part of a unit of work on phonics. The visual worksheets, featuring colourful illustrations of Paul, Sally, and their interests, offer an engaging approach to learning. There are two distinct worksheets for each letter, complete with amusing stories that embed the words beginning with the S and P, facilitating auditory and visual recognition. The activity promotes cutting, matching, colouring, tracing, and writing, covering a range of fine motor skills and comprehension tasks. For SEND children, particular support has been considered, such as adaptive scissors, auditory cues, enlarged fonts, and tactile resources like sandpaper letters. The combination of these features ensures that the resource is inclusive as well as enjoyable. Boardmaker licenced.

This phonics resource is prepared with the needs of SEND and KS1 children in mind, focusing on distinguishing between the sounds and written letters A and T. It can form a complete lesson or part of a unit of work on phonics. The visual worksheets, featuring colourful illustrations of Anne, Tim, and their interests, offer an engaging approach to learning. There are two distinct worksheets for each letter, complete with amusing stories that embed the words beginning with the A and T, facilitating auditory and visual recognition. The activity promotes cutting, matching, colouring, tracing, and writing, covering a range of fine motor skills and comprehension tasks. For SEND children, particular support has been considered, such as adaptive scissors, auditory cues, enlarged fonts, and tactile resources like sandpaper letters. The combination of these features ensures that the resource is inclusive as well as enjoyable. Boardmaker licenced.

This phonics resource is prepared with the needs of SEND and KS1 children in mind, focusing on distinguishing between the sounds and written letters N and I. It can form a complete lesson or part of a unit of work on phonics. The visual worksheets, featuring colourful illustrations of Norman, Imelda, and their interests, offer an engaging approach to learning. There are two distinct worksheets for each letter, complete with amusing stories that embed the words beginning with the N and I, facilitating auditory and visual recognition. The activity promotes cutting, matching, colouring, tracing, and writing, covering a range of fine motor skills and comprehension tasks. For SEND children, particular support has been considered, such as adaptive scissors, auditory cues, enlarged fonts, and tactile resources like sandpaper letters. The combination of these features ensures that the resource is inclusive as well as enjoyable. Boardmaker licenced

A comprehensive resource pack, designed to strengthen and consolidate the understanding of final sounds in words, specifically those with 2 letters (e.g., ‘og’) and 3 letters (e.g., ‘ing’). An invaluable tool for SEND and KS1 pupils. Pack Features: 2 planning sheets showing sound, resources needed, activity steps and extension ideas for each sound. Variety and Depth: The pack comprises 15 worksheets, each dedicated to a different final sound. Say, Write, and Trace: The exercises follow a three-step learning process for each sound: Say the Sound: Encourages auditory recognition and oral repetition, building phonemic awareness. Write the Sound: Pupils complete words by matching them with corresponding pictures, promoting association and comprehension. Trace the Letters: Alongside each worksheet, there’s a panel for tracing, fostering fine motor skills and reinforcing letter formation. Integration with Boardmaker Symbols (licenced): Each worksheet incorporates relevant symbols. These symbols offer visual support for auditory instructions. Use the worksheets and ideas to support your phonics work or as a unit of work in itself.