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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.
40 Stockings for Christmas Colouring
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40 Stockings for Christmas Colouring

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20 pages of black and white Christmas stockings for children to colour in. There are 2 designs on each page making 40 stockings in all. Some stockings are plain for children to add their own designs, some are patterned and there are a range of themes included such as Santa in the chimney, angels, holly, toys, berries, snowmen, elves and reindeer. Children can use the pictures to make Christmas cards and for inspiration for making their own Christmas stockings with craft materials or drawing and painting. Suitable of EYFS and KS1.
6 Christmas Place Mats to Colour in
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6 Christmas Place Mats to Colour in

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Children will enjoy colouring in their own place mat for Christmas celebrations. There are 6 different designs. These could also form the basis of Christmas cards or wrapping paper. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
Christmas count, cut, match, order: 1 to 10
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Christmas count, cut, match, order: 1 to 10

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This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Christmas. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five black and white pictures of things you may see at Christmas, such as mince pies, crackers, presents and reindeer. Children count, colour and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture cards on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the Christmas pictures. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate Christmas pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Christmas pictures or pasting pictures in number order. Links Christmas with Number, Reading and Writing.
5 Christmas Place Mats for Colouring In
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5 Christmas Place Mats for Colouring In

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5 designs of a place mat for children to choose from. Children can colour in or paint the mats. These can then be cut out and laminated and children can use for their school Christmas Lunch place mats or for their Christmas Party. They can then take them home. Enlarge the sheets when printing to give a bigger surface area. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
Count to 12 at Christmas Time
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Count to 12 at Christmas Time

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A resource for EYFS and KS1 for Christmas around number to 12. The resource shows black and white cards of numbers and number words from 1 to 12, together with black and white pictures of Christmas themed objects from 1 to 12. The idea is for children to colour in the cards, cut them out and match them. The first sheet of the resource shows an example where children have coloured, cut and matched numbers 1, 3 and 6. Great for matching games or as a stand alone activity.
Sound Write Colour Christmas Workbook
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Sound Write Colour Christmas Workbook

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An alphabet literacy based workbook for SEND children and suitable for EYFS and KS1. Boardmaker licenced with symbols. A resource linked to both Christmas, the alphabet and phonics. Each page shows a different letter of the alphabet. Children name the pictures on each page, say the sounds, spell and write the letters and words. The pictures/symbols link to Christmas e.g. A is for angel and G is for gift.
32 Christmas Labels for Children
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32 Christmas Labels for Children

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2 pages of Christmas themed labels for children to cut out and label for gift tags, or names for place settings for your Christmas Party! There are 32 labels on each of the 2 pages. Boardmaker licenced.
Christmas Creations with Paper Plates
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Christmas Creations with Paper Plates

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Here are 4 pages of ideas for using paper plates for your Christmas craft work. Each page shows 6 designs that children can use to inspire their imagination and help stimulate their own ideas. You can also use the plates as flashcards and for matching games. Duplicate, cut out and laminate and they can be recycled. The plates can also be used to make gift cards or for ideas for making Christmas cards.
Christmas Sock Pairs Activity
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Christmas Sock Pairs Activity

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A fun way to incorporate maths into the festive season. Cut out the 24 colour pictures of socks for children to make into pairs of Christmas socks. They can look out for the odd picture, that shows a pair of socks, rather than a single one, as a talking point. Once the socks are all paired, children can use the sock template worksheet to create their own Christmas designs on the white socks and make these into matching pairs. Children can look out for pattern and colour to help them with their sorting and matching. There is a blank sheet that children can paste pairs onto or draw their own socks and designs. For younger children and / or a practical element, ask children to bring in a pair of socks and create a class sorting sock activity!
12 Christmas Card ideas with Hand Prints
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12 Christmas Card ideas with Hand Prints

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Here is a collection of 12 creative ideas that children can use to spark their imagination for using hand printing for making their own Christmas cards or posters. Ideas include Santa, a Robin, a Reindeer and a Christmas tree.
Christmas Doodles, Trace, Colour, Write
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Christmas Doodles, Trace, Colour, Write

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4 worksheets each showing 6 Christmas themed pictures, where children can trace dashed lines, colour in the pictures and add a caption. Links to handwriting, pencil control and the Festive season.
Match and Colour at Christmas
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Match and Colour at Christmas

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A fun colouring and matching activity for EYFS and KS1 at Christmas. There are 10 work sheets. Each one shows a colour version of a Christmas picture and a matching black and white one. Children can colour in the pictures the same, or use their own choice of colours. They can also trace the writing for each picture. The pictures then make lovely Christmas cards.
It's Christmas Dinner Activity Cards
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It's Christmas Dinner Activity Cards

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An activity that is great for talking about traditions at Christmas time and for using on School Christmas Dinner Day! There are 2 sheets, each with 6 colour pictures showing items for the dinner table. Children can read, cut and match these pictures. Sheet 3 shows the words only and children can write these words or draw or paste pictures into. Sheet 4 shows the 6 word cards for cutting and matching to the pictures.
Christmas Spelling with Stars
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Christmas Spelling with Stars

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A phonics activity linked to the Festive Season for EYFS and KS1. The resource includes a planning sheet and 4 activities based on learning to spell the word Christmas. Planning sheet includes objectives, resources needed/provided and step by step instructions. The idea is that children use the stars to form the word ‘Christmas’ using / developing their phonics knowledge. The finished stars can also be used for gift tags or tree decorations.
Christmas Game Cards EYFS and KS1
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Christmas Game Cards EYFS and KS1

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Plan ahead and engage young children in festive learning with a set of 60 colourful Christmas-themed cards, each featuring themes such as Christmas animals, clothes, and seasonal sights, sounds, and smells. These cards, bordered in green or red and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, are versatile tools for a variety of activities. Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Christmas cards, gift tags, or festive displays or card games. Matching games can be played with duplicate cards, enhancing memory and recognition skills. Sort the cards by sensory categories to discuss and explore what they see, hear, smell, or touch during the holiday season. The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about personal Christmas experiences. Interactive games like “Christmas Bingo” or “Christmas Charades” add an extra layer of fun.
Christmas Adventures of  Kitchen Friends
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Christmas Adventures of Kitchen Friends

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A fun lesson, or unit of work based around festive food characters that each have their own character, rhyme and culminating in a charming story. This resource is created around 8 food cartoon characters that you might find on your Christmas dinner plate. Each character comes in colour cards or black and white cards for the children to colour in. Included are Stella Sprout, Percy Pudding and Tulula Turkey and more. There is a sheet where the character names are written under the black and white characters for children to trace over. There is also a little rhyme to go with each character. Finally, there is a story: A Merry Feast: The Christmas Adventures of the Kitchen Friends. This is a charming story to share and to act out as part of a festive assembly or Christmas play. As an extension activity, children could create their own festive food characters.
60 Christmas Tracing Pictures for Pencil Control
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60 Christmas Tracing Pictures for Pencil Control

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A Christmas tracing activity set of resources with 60 Festive Pictures for Pencil Control Mastery. There are 10 pages in total, with 6 pictures to trace and colour on each. An engaging resource crafted for EYFS, SEND, and KS1 children. This collection offers a blend of 60 Christmas-themed pictures, each designed with dashed lines to give children the opportunity to refine their pencil control skills. The collection of pictures includes Christmas jumpers, socks, snowmen, and Christmas stockings. This resource enhances fine motor skills whilst bringing the fun of Christmas into your classroom.
Christmas Connections:Exploring Tradition
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Christmas Connections:Exploring Tradition

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This lesson plan, designed for EYFS and KS1 children, immerses them in the festive spirit by exploring key Christmas traditions. Using a series of 8 colour posters depicting Christmas items like sleigh bells, a Christmas present, and a gingerbread man, children participate in activities designed to enhance their recognition and storytelling skills. The lesson includes matching games to reinforce understanding of holiday symbols, storytelling sessions where children create and narrate their own Christmas tales, and a fun picture hunt that encourages problem-solving and collaboration. Extensions such as crafting, singing, and role-playing further enrich the experience. This lesson helps children grasp the significance of holiday symbols and also fosters creativity, communication, and teamwork.