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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.
20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas EYFS and KS1
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20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas EYFS and KS1

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This resource, 20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas for EYFS and KS1, features 20 colour creative designs to inspire young children in crafting their own Christmas cards. The cards can also be cut out and used for festive displays or turned into bunting to hang on string, adding a fun and decorative touch to the classroom or home. Perfect for encouraging imagination and creativity during the holiday season! The final page shows 2 blank cards for children to use as templates.
How to draw simple Christmas pictures
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How to draw simple Christmas pictures

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This resource is a collection of 10 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 teachers to help children learn how to draw simple Christmas-themed pictures. Each worksheet focuses on a different festive item, such as a snowman, reindeer, gingerbread man, Christmas star, or Father Christmas. The pictures are broken down into easy-to-follow steps, guiding children from basic shapes to the completed image. For example, the worksheet for drawing a snowman includes steps such as: Drawing the snowman’s face. Adding the body below the face. Drawing the hat on top of the snowman’s head. Adding facial features like eyes and nose (carrot). Drawing the twig arms and scarf around the neck. Finishing with a fully coloured-in snowman. These worksheets provide a fun way for children to develop their drawing skills while getting into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas Handwriting Colouring Sheets
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Christmas Handwriting Colouring Sheets

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A simple activity for teachers looking to engage children in festive activities while developing their fine motor skills and word recognition. Theme: Christmas Structure: 10 pages, each with 6 Christmas-themed pictures. Content: o Each page includes images such as a reindeer, a snowman, a turkey, baby Jesus, the 3 Kings, a cracker, decorations, etc. o Above each picture is the word for children to trace over, helping them practice their fine motor skills. o After tracing, children can colour the pictures. This resource helps develop early writing skills, hand-eye coordination, and festive vocabulary, making it a fun activity during the Christmas season.
9 Family Christmas Cards to colour /make
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9 Family Christmas Cards to colour /make

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“9 Family Christmas Cards to Colour and Make” is an engaging resource for children to craft personalised Christmas cards for their loved ones. This resource includes nine card templates designed for specific family members: Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Uncle, Brother, Sister, Mum, Dad and one for their teacher. Each card features a fun and festive illustration on the front that children can cut out and colour. Once coloured, the card front can be glued or attached to folded card to complete the design. Children can write inside the card with a message or holiday greetings. This resource encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and personal expression during the holiday season. It’s a fun activity that helps children spread festive cheer in a thoughtful and personal way!
4 Unicorn Christmas Cards to Make
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4 Unicorn Christmas Cards to Make

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4 designs for making a Christmas card for young children. Children can use the colour version as a front cover of their cards or use these as inspiration for making their own cards using the black and white versions.
Basic Colouring Pictures for Christmas
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Basic Colouring Pictures for Christmas

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5 pages of basic Christmas pictures such as Santa, a snowman, a candle and some mittens. There are 4 pictures on each page - these can be cut out into cards. Children can label the pictures, colour them in and cut them out. Enlarge for painting or collage. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
Writing about My Christmas
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Writing about My Christmas

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4 recount sheets for children to write and draw about their Christmas experience. There are 2 in colour and 2 in black and white. Each of the 4 sheets contains a drawing and a writing option.
Christmas Writing and Drawing Frames
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Christmas Writing and Drawing Frames

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This Christmas-themed resource is designed for KS1 children to inspire festive writing and drawing activities. It includes 8 colourful themed border frames, each with lined versions for children to write about Christmas topics such as a present wish list, a letter to Santa, or even a message to use as an insert for a Christmas card. The same designs are also available without lines, allowing children to draw their festive scenes or decorate their cards. This versatile resource encourages creativity and writing during the Christmas season.
Christmas Tracing Cards EYFS and KS1
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Christmas Tracing Cards EYFS and KS1

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These Christmas tracing cards are perfect for EYFS and KS1! The set includes 10 festive designs, with the first card already coloured in as an example. Children can trace the outlines, colour them in, and use them as a starting point for writing or drawing. They can also be used to create personalized Christmas cards, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
20 Christmas Colouring Sheets
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20 Christmas Colouring Sheets

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20 Christmas colouring themed sheets for EYFS and KS1. Examples of sheets include a reindeer, a Christmas stocking, candles, Christmas trees and baubles.
Best Friends at Christmas Story Time
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Best Friends at Christmas Story Time

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“Best Friends at Christmas” is a heartwarming tale of a friendship between two little mice who spend Christmas together. They decorate the tree, exchange gifts and eat lots of yummy cheese, teaching children about kindness, teamwork, and the joy of the holiday season. Perfect for young children, this story brings festive cheer and encourages early literacy skills. Worksheets: Colouring Sheets (2 pages): Each sheet includes 6 pictures from the story for children to colour: Sheet 1: Santa hat, stocking, Christmas tree, Millie and Maxine mouse and a star. Sheet 2: Presents, picture of Home, cheese, ornaments, Christmas lights and candy canes. Picture and Word Sheets (2 pages): Sheet 3 and 4: Each sheet includes 6 pictures with space underneath each for children to write the words. Sentence Writing Sheets (2 pages): Sheet 5 and 6: Features 6 pictures from the story with lined space for children to write a sentence or phrase about each picture.
Story of The Christmas Rescue for EYFS
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Story of The Christmas Rescue for EYFS

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Santa and Rudolph are on their way to deliver presents when their sleigh gets stuck in the snow! The toy robots—Red and Blue—come to the rescue. The robots use their clever skills to free the sleigh, and Christmas is once again a magical time for everyone. The story highlights kindness, problem-solving, and teamwork, making it perfect for Early Years children. Start with a shared reading of the story. Use the 3 worksheets as follow-up activities for group work or independent learning. Extend learning by discussing how children can help others, like the robots helped Santa. Worksheets Overview: Colouring Sheet o The red and blue robots o Santa and Rudolph o The sleigh o Presents and snowy weather Picture Labelling Write / match the words to pictures from the story: Picture Writing Activity Each picture has lines for children to write a few words or a simple sentence about the pictures or what is happening in the story.
5 Christmas Writing Frames for EYFS
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5 Christmas Writing Frames for EYFS

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This EYFS resource includes 5 Christmas-themed writing frames designed to support early reading and writing skills. Each frame encourages children to fill in missing words or complete short phrases and sentences with a festive focus: What is in My Stocking? - Children list or draw items they imagine finding in their stocking. Dear Santa Letter - A simple letter template for children to express their Christmas wishes. If I Were a Reindeer/Elf, I Would… - Prompts children to imagine and describe their roles as part of Santa’s team. My Christmas Wishes - A space for children to write or draw their Christmas hopes and wishes. My Christmas Day - A simple sequence to describe their morning, afternoon, and night on Christmas Day.
2 Poster Ideas for Christmas
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2 Poster Ideas for Christmas

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Black and White Christmas Posters for Colouring or Inspiration. • Poster 1: A festive scene with pictures such as a decorated Christmas tree, a gift, and a wreath. Children can colour the details of the ornaments and heading. • Poster 2: A winter landscape featuring weather. Children can colour in the text and symbols. 2. Posters for Custom Decoration • Poster 3 and 4: Blank posters with “Christmas” written in bold, creative font at the centre, surrounded by white space. Designed for children to add their own drawings of Christmas characters, decorations, or symbols. Key Features: • Black-and-white designs to encourage creativity and individuality. • Simple, bold layouts suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. • Versatile usage: can be used for colouring or creating original Christmas art. • Printable in A4 or A3 sizes for flexibility in group or individual activities.
5 Christmas Shape Pictures with Grids
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5 Christmas Shape Pictures with Grids

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This Christmas-themed resource includes five grid-based designs: a reindeer, Christmas tree, Santa, stocking, and fireplace, all created by colouring squares on grid paper. Alongside the completed designs, blank grid paper is provided for children to replicate the patterns or create their own festive designs. Maths and Skills Involved: • Counting and Spatial Awareness: Children count the squares needed for each part of the design. • Symmetry and Pattern Recognition: Identifying symmetry or repeated patterns in the designs. • Fine Motor Skills: Careful colouring within the squares to match the designs or make their own. • Problem Solving and Creativity: Replicating the given designs or using spatial reasoning to create original ones. • Geometry: Understanding shapes and spatial arrangements within a grid structure. For durability and repeated use, the designs can be laminated.
20 More Colouring Sheets for Christmas
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20 More Colouring Sheets for Christmas

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Another set of 20 colouring sheets for children at Christmas. Examples of sheets include a gingerbread family, Christmas stickers, Santa in his sleigh, winter animals and collections of Christmas pictures. Bold outlines suitable for EYFS, SEND and KS1 children.
8 Simple Christmas worksheets EYFS / KS1
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8 Simple Christmas worksheets EYFS / KS1

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A collection of simple worksheets with a Christmas theme suitable for wet play, early finishers or homework. Spot the difference - find 4 differences Wordsearch - use the pictures to help find 6 Christmas words Decorate the Christmas tree Make a countdown to Christmas day clock Design your own Christmas wrapping paper Make a Christmas gift tag Cut out and write out 6 labels for friends and family. Write 3 wishes for the New Year.
4 Christmas Count and Colour Sheets
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4 Christmas Count and Colour Sheets

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4 simple counting and colouring sheets for young learners featuring Christmas pictures. Children count and colour up to 6 items on the first half of the sheets and then colour in the second half.