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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.
Christmas Characters to Write about  and Match
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Christmas Characters to Write about and Match

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15 Christmas character cards which can be duplicated, cut out and used for matching games. There are 5 worksheets each showing 3 of the colour characters. Children can read and write the sentences. They can copy the sentences or write another sentence of their own to describe the characters. The characters can also be cut out and used for decorating or making Christmas cards.
Christmas Colouring Fun with Symbols
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Christmas Colouring Fun with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 7 fun colouring sheets using symbols. There is a colour picture in the corner of each sheet for children to copy, or they could use their own colour designs. Children can write over the dotted words for each picture. Pictures are: Santa and his sleigh Santa Christmas tree Candles Wreath Stocking Party
A Christmas Symbol Alphabet Sheet
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A Christmas Symbol Alphabet Sheet

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A simple activity for Christmas linked to your phonics work. The sheet shows a symbol for each letter of the alphabet for children to sound and colour in. There is a word box included. Children could cut out and order the picture symbols and write the words beneath.
10 Christmas Colouring Cards EYFS and KS1
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10 Christmas Colouring Cards EYFS and KS1

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Prepare for, and enhance your festive activities with this set of 10 Christmas worksheets. Each sheet shows a colour Christmas scene with a matching black and white version. Children can copy the colours or use their own designs and colours. These cards be a fun and educational tool for colour matching exercises, but they also offer an opportunity for children to craft their own Christmas cards.
A Christmas Story: Rudolph and the Elf  KS1
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A Christmas Story: Rudolph and the Elf KS1

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An engaging Christmas-themed story starter resource tailored for KS1 children. The resource links Literacy, Winter and Christmas and is aimed at fostering creativity, comprehension, and sequencing skills. Content: Worksheet 1: A colouring page featuring Rudolph the reindeer and Ethan the elf, alongside a story starter sentence. Worksheet 2: Jumbled story words for sequencing. Planning: Introduction: Read the story starter and discuss the vocabulary. Colouring: Children colour the images and ponder story possibilities. Sentence Completion: Children write /conclude the story starter. Word Sequencing: Using Worksheet 2, children rearrange or number/colour the words. Discussion: Children share their endings and reflect on varied narratives. The resource can be a lesson in itself, or the activities can be carried out over a period of up to 4 lessons.
10 Christmas Picture Grids to Copy KS1
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10 Christmas Picture Grids to Copy KS1

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Introduce the festive spirit of Christmas to your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 picture grids! Each grid displays a Christmas-themed image, such as a cosy snowman, a patterned Christmas tree, a charming snowflake, and an angel. The resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these festive illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, fostering their observational and fine motor skills. This resource is a fun way to infuse the Christmas cheer into the classroom!
The Letter 'T' at Christmas Time
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The Letter 'T' at Christmas Time

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This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘T’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labeling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘T Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter ‘T’ template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.
The Letter 'P' at Christmas Time
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The Letter 'P' at Christmas Time

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This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘P’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labelling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘P’ shape Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter ‘P’ template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.
The Letter 'S' at Christmas Time
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The Letter 'S' at Christmas Time

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This resource is designed to combine the fundamentals of phonics with the festive spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the letter ‘S’. It offers six activity ideas ranging from visual recognition tasks like labeling and colouring pictures to more kinaesthetic tasks such as the ‘S Snow Dance’. Planning comes together with objectives, a list of required resources, and a step-by-step approach. There are: 8 Christmas themed Colour and black and white flash cards A labelling and a writing sheet The letter S template outlines Pictures and Symbols are included. Suitable for SEND/EYFS and KS1. The resource can be used as a unit of work or stand alone activities and worksheets. Boardmaker licenced.
Christmas Paper Chains to Make
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Christmas Paper Chains to Make

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A set of paper chains to cut and put together in colour. All you need is gum/tape, scissors and crayons. Print as many as you need or photocopy. There is also a black and white version. The chains also make a bright Christmas classroom display border.
Christmas Crosswords, Captions and Colouring
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Christmas Crosswords, Captions and Colouring

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This Christmas workbook blends crosswords, a word search, labelling, writing, and colouring activities, offering a range of learning experiences that cater to different abilities. The resource includes Boardmaker symbols (Boardmaker licenced). The activities align with EYFS and KS1 learning objectives and link to literacy. There are 9 worksheets altogether and an answer sheet to go with the word search.
My ABC of Christmas Lesson Plan EYFS KS1
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My ABC of Christmas Lesson Plan EYFS KS1

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This Christmas-themed lesson plan for EYFS and KS1 uses alphabet cards to blend learning with festive fun. The resource includes a planning sheet with activities, objectives, materials needed, step by step instructions and assessment. There is a card for each letter of the alphabet related to Christmas in black and white. Activities include: Initial Sounds Discussion: Children identify letters and initial sounds on each card, enhancing phonemic awareness. Colouring and Cutting: Develops fine motor skills through colouring and cutting. Group Card Matching: Promotes teamwork and letter recognition as children match alphabet cards in small groups. Alphabetical Order Game: Encourages understanding of alphabetical sequence through a collaborative sorting activity. Create a Story: Fosters creativity and language skills as each child contributes to a story based on their card.
Making Round Cards at Christmas EYFS KS1
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Making Round Cards at Christmas EYFS KS1

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Here are 5 examples of Christmas Cards for children to make linked to shape. Each sheet comes with instructions for children to follow. Template cards include toys, Santa, Cats and Christmas related objects. Print onto card or laminate for extra durability. The circles make lovely displays as well as hanging Christmas decorations.
5 Christmas Lists to Write for KS1
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5 Christmas Lists to Write for KS1

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A fun way to introduce writing into your Christmas celebrations with young children. There are 5 opportunities here for children to write lists: Christmas Card List Christmas Wish List Favourite Christmas Tradition Lists Christmas To Do List Christmas Shopping List You could begin the activity by making group or class lists as a demonstration. The lists can also be laminated and added to your writing corner.
Christmas Calendar Cards
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Christmas Calendar Cards

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A Christmas / New Year resource for children where they make their own calendars to send for gifts to loved ones or friends. There are 10 Christmas pictures in sets. There are 5 different types of borders all containing the 10 pictures. Print the cards onto thin card or paste. Children choose their cards, colour in the pictures and write over the greetings. The final page shows 12 months of calendar tabs. Children could make their own year collection adding in the numbers on the correct days or make 1 month - January to add to their cards.
Christmas Calendar Classroom Display
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Christmas Calendar Classroom Display

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This resource makes a great classroom display or hang around the room or hall for bunting. There is a card for each of the days in December, each displaying a Christmas picture. Link to maths where children can order the numbers from 1 to 25 or 25 to 1. Duplicate and children can match the cards. Link to speaking and listening and children can try to recall and describe what picture goes with which number. Enlarge and use in an assembly or Christmas production. There is a blank template included that the teacher can photocopy/print out for each child. Children can then design their own cards and make a collection for a class display.
Me and My Feelings SEND and KS1
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Me and My Feelings SEND and KS1

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A resource designed with SEND pupils in mind that works well too, for KS1 children. Links to PSHE, Me, Ourselves, Emotions, Anti - Bullying week, Behaviour Management, Communication, as well as speaking and listening, reading and writing. Sheet 1 shows 24 colour pictures with emotion words written above. Sheet 2 shows 24 black and white pictures with words around it. Pupils can identify the facial expressions and find the correct matching words. There is more than one option for this e.g. glad and happy might apply equally well to the same picture. Sheets 3 -8, each show 4 black and white pictures and children can write a word, phrase or sentence to describe the feelings or emotions.
4 Keeping Healthy Symbol Boards SEND
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4 Keeping Healthy Symbol Boards SEND

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. 4 symbol boards or visual aids that can be used to support SEND pupils in keeping fit and healthy and communicating about the topic and their needs. Boards: 1 Hair 2 Teeth 3 Washing 4 Exercise There are 24 colour symbols on each page.