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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.
Halloween Bumper Unit of Work EYFS / KS1
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Halloween Bumper Unit of Work EYFS / KS1

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We hope your class enjoy this 20 page treasure trove of Halloween delights that are sure to bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom, while reinforcing key learning concepts. The unit, planning and resources are aimed at EYFS and KS1 and incorporates symbols which support SEND pupils and should save teachers precious time planning and preparing. Boardmaker Licenced. The unit offers a rich array of activities including English, Maths, Art, and Outdoor Learning, fostering connections across subject areas. From an original story and poetry reading and writing, to comprehension questions and word searches, children can have fun whilst improving their literacy skills. Children learn too about staying safe on Halloween. The unit incorporates phonics with Halloween-themed words and sounds that make learning relevant. For the mathematicians, included are examples of simple Halloween-themed math problems. Boost creativity with the Halloween poster designing and board game creation activities. Instill team spirit with name search puzzles and collaborative activities. Immerse children in the spirit of the season with an outdoor scavenger hunt and nature walks, all themed around the spookiest time of the year. There are also detailed planning sheets giving activities and extension ideas and even a suggested Halloween themed picture book list. This bumper pack offers a blend of fun and education, designed to captivate children. The resource can be adapted to different learning styles and paces.
10 Halloween Colouring Cards EYFS and KS1
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10 Halloween Colouring Cards EYFS and KS1

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This Spooky Creativity Pack is designed to bring festive Halloween spirit into EYFS and KS1 classrooms. The pack contains 10 worksheets, each showing a Halloween theme in both colour and black & white versions. Children can either match the colours or use their own colours or designs! The worksheets cover a variety of Halloween themes, including pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and more, keeping the children engaged and excited. Versatile Use: Beyond colouring, these sheets can be used to create Halloween cards, enhance classroom displays, or serve as matching game cards.
Halloween Bingo Boards with Symbols
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Halloween Bingo Boards with Symbols

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This ‘Halloween’ Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Halloween, Celebrations, Special Days and Seasons. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with Halloween. Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template. The resource features: Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Halloween Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed. Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Halloween’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders. Boardmaker licenced
Let's Make 10 Halloween Cards EYFS
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Let's Make 10 Halloween Cards EYFS

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10 Halloween card ideas for EYFS and KS1 children to make. Each of the 10 pages shows a colour illustration related to Halloween. The templates can be cut out and pasted onto card or printed onto thin card and folded. Alternatively, children could use the ideas for inspiration for drawing their own cards or for making posters.
Halloween Themed Card Games
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Halloween Themed Card Games

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Plan ahead and engage young children in spooky fun with a set of 60 colour Halloween-themed cards, each featuring a variety of themes such as Halloween creatures, witches, spiders and ghosts. These cards, bordered in orange, black, green or purple and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, offer a range of games and activities. Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Halloween cards, gift tags, or festive decorations. Matching games can be played with duplicate cards to enhance memory and recognition skills. Sort the cards by sensory categories, discussing what they see, hear, smell, or taste during Halloween. Sort by colour borders or themes such as monsters. The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about Halloween experiences. Interactive games like “Halloween Bingo” or “Halloween Charades” add an extra layer of festive fun. These activities help children engage creatively and meaningfully with the Halloween theme while developing various skills in a playful, seasonal setting.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN Poster Making EYFS KS1
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN Poster Making EYFS KS1

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A set of letters which together make up the words: Happy Halloween. Letters are in the theme of Halloween, with bones. There are 2 letters per page. Children can work in groups to colour in and cut out the letter stencils in order to design a poster. They then arrange the letters for the correct spelling and add decorations such as bats, ghosts and spiders. Alternatively, children can design their own posters using the lettering as a starting point. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
Alphabet Halloween Fonts EYFS and KS1
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Alphabet Halloween Fonts EYFS and KS1

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The “Alphabet Halloween Fonts” resource is an engaging and creative tool designed for KS1 and EYFS children. It features 9 pages, each showcasing the alphabet in a different Halloween-themed font. Page 10 is a template. These letters can be cut out, sorted, or arranged in alphabetical order, making it a fun and interactive way for children to learn. Additionally, the template encourages children to design their own Halloween-themed alphabet, fostering both literacy and creativity during the festive season.
10 HALLOWEEN SPELLING SHEETS
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10 HALLOWEEN SPELLING SHEETS

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A resource designed for EYFS and KS1 children, perfect for enhancing their skills in phonics, spelling, and writing while celebrating Halloween. This 10-page activity set features two Halloween-themed pictures /words per page that children can spell by organizing jumbled letters. Activity Breakdown: • Each picture represents a Halloween word, such as owl, cat, bat, witch, spider, and haunted house. • The letters of each word are scrambled, and children are tasked with putting them in the correct order to spell the word.The font used is a Halloween ‘bone’ theme. • Along with the jumbled letters, the pictures have a dotted outline that children can cut out. These outlines make for easy cutting and can be added to displays or used as decorations. • Children can stick the cut-out pictures into their workbooks, adding a written reflection about each word or the Halloween theme. • Children can colour in the Halloween pictures. This resource reinforces key phonics and spelling skills and enhances fine motor skills through cutting and colouring.
Halloween Character Expression Cards
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Halloween Character Expression Cards

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“KS1 & EYFS Halloween Expression Cards: Witches, Monsters, Red Devils, Skeletons, Spiders, Pumpkins and more (10- sets in Colour & Black-and-White, 6 Cards per Page, with 1 Blank Face per Set)” Suggested Ways to Use the Cards: Recognizing Expressions: Encourage children to identify and name the emotions on each character’s face (e.g., happy witch, scared monster). Can they make the expression? When might someone make that expression? Drawing Expressions: Use the blank-faced character card to let children draw an expression that matches the set or create their own unique emotion. Colour Matching: Have children match the coloured cards to their black-and-white counterparts to reinforce visual discrimination. Cut and Play: Cut out all cards and use them for matching pairs, encouraging memory skills by flipping them face-down for a fun matching game. Storytelling: Have children create short Halloween-themed stories based on the characters’ expressions. Sets: Children can collect sets e.g. happy characters and angry characters. This provides a versatile resource for emotional recognition, creativity, and group activities!
Let's Colour in at Halloween
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Let's Colour in at Halloween

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For EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and KS1 (Key Stage 1) children. Four Halloween-themed colouring sheets to spark creativity and excitement about the holiday. These resources can be used to introduce children to the concept of Halloween in a fun, engaging way while also helping develop their fine motor skills.
The Pumpkin Train Halloween Poem EYFS KS1
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The Pumpkin Train Halloween Poem EYFS KS1

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A fun poem for Halloween to share and recite with your children. Page 1 of the resource shows the poem with a colour illustration of the pumpkin train. Page 2 is a black and white version, where children add their own pumpkins and trace over the letters of the poem.
Halloween Writing Frame
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Halloween Writing Frame

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A new and different writing frame for your children to use around Halloween. They can use this to write or draw in, to make a poster or display their work.
Halloween Lotto Game
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Halloween Lotto Game

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6 Lotto Boards with colour cartoon characters and pictures related to Halloween. 15 cards to copy and cut out to use in the game or for matching games.
Halloween Spinner Game
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Halloween Spinner Game

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A spinner game complete with 8 colour cards and 4 game boards. Children will enjoy taking turns to spin the spinner and fill their boards with these Halloween themed pictures.
Santa and the Four Seasons Poems
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Santa and the Four Seasons Poems

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This resource, Santa and the Four Seasons, is perfect for engaging children in both literacy and creative activities throughout the year and in preparation for Christmas. Children can begin to think about what Santa gets up to when he is not working! The resource features a seasonal poem and accompanying picture for each of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Children can first read or share the poems, developing their understanding of rhythm, rhyme, and seasonal themes. Next, they can underwrite the text associated with each poem, supporting early writing and fine motor skills. Finally, they get to colour the cheerful, seasonally themed pictures of Santa. The resource is ideal for encouraging reading, writing, and artistic expression in a fun, festive way, while connecting children with the changing seasons. Extend the activity by cutting out the 4 pictures and asking children to sequence them in order of season.
3 Halloween Activity Ideas for EYFS /KS1
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3 Halloween Activity Ideas for EYFS /KS1

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These three Halloween activities are simple and fun for young children, offering hands-on creative experiences: Halloween Rock/Stone Painting Children paint rocks to look like spooky characters such as ghosts, witches, black cats, monsters, jack-o’-lanterns and spiders. This activity encourages creativity and is easy to set up with paint or markers. Halloween Haunted House Craft Children create their own haunted house. 3 examples are shown. Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe A Halloween-themed version of tic-tac-toe, where children use Halloween cards, counters or plastic figures to play on a grid. It’s a fun, strategic game that can be reused and enjoyed throughout the season.