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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.
Let's Write about Halloween 10 Templates
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Let's Write about Halloween 10 Templates

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A great addition to your writing template tool kit linked to Halloween. The resource has 10 worksheets. Each one is a writing template with illustrations related to Halloween. Children will enjoy choosing their favourites and writing about Halloween. They can write key words, sentences, short stories or poems.
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 Fun Awaits 9 Activity Sheets
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Halloween Fun Awaits 9 Activity Sheets

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Get ready for Halloween with “Halloween Fun Awaits,” designed for EYFS and KS1 children. The resource features nine activities that link to literacy, numeracy, sensory exploration, and art. It blends learning with Halloween fun. Poem: Halloween Fun Awaits Share and enjoy a Halloween poem to introduce the theme. Comprehension Questions Answer seven questions to check understanding and encourage critical thinking about the poem. Halloween Collage Create a festive Halloween collage using craft supplies to boost creativity. Word Search Find Halloween-themed words to enhance letter recognition and spelling. Count How Many Legs Count the legs of Halloween creatures up to 8 to practice numeracy skills. Initial Sounds Activity Complete Halloween-themed words with initial sounds and match pictures to the words. Match the Halloween Pictures Pair Halloween pictures to build visual discrimination. Create a Halloween Sensory Bin Make a sensory bin with Halloween-themed items for sensory exploration and imaginative play. Read and Write Read and trace over nine Halloween words to improve reading and fine motor skills. Final Page: Answer Sheet for comprehension questions and word search.
A Magical Mystery at Halloween EYFS/KS1
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A Magical Mystery at Halloween EYFS/KS1

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This “Magical Mystery at Halloween” resource is a lesson idea designed for EYFS and KS1 children to explore Halloween traditions through engaging activities. It includes: • Lesson Plan: Introduces Halloween symbols and traditions through interactive exploration of a mystery box containing miniature pumpkins, spooky creatures, and a magical potion. • Colour Flashcards: Features 8 colour images of pictures related to the story with a Halloween theme. • Story: “The Friendly Ghost and the Magical Halloween Mystery Box” – Follow Gary, the friendly ghost, as he discovers and learns about Halloween elements, sharing his findings with his friends. This resource combines storytelling, hands-on activities, and visual aids for a fun, educational Halloween experience.
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.
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!
How to draw simple Halloween pictures
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How to draw simple Halloween pictures

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This resource is a collection of 10 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 teachers to help young children learn how to draw simple Halloween-themed pictures. Each worksheet focuses on a different Halloween item, such as a pumpkin, bat, ghost, or a spider. 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 pumpkin includes steps such as: Drawing the outline of the pumpkin. Adding eyes and mouth. Drawing the stalk at the top. Finishing with a coloured-in version of the pumpkin. These worksheets provide a fun and engaging way for children to develop their drawing skills while embracing the Halloween spirit. The visual steps make it easy for even the youngest learners to follow along, and the completed, coloured images give a visual guide to the final product. This resource is ideal for integrating art into Halloween-themed lessons.
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.
Halloween Spelling Wheels for KS1
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Halloween Spelling Wheels for KS1

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A Halloween Spelling Wheels Pack designed for KS1 teachers, providing a fun and engaging way to support early spelling during the Halloween season. • Eleven pre-made Spelling Wheels: Each wheel has a Halloween-themed picture clue in the centre. Children use the letters around the wheel to spell the following Halloween-related words: Halloween, skeleton, witch, house, monster, ghost, spider, cat, bat, skull, and treat. • Blank Spelling Wheel: This customisable wheel allows children to create their own Halloween word. They can draw a picture in the centre and arrange the letters around the wheel to form their chosen word. • Reusable Format: The spelling wheels can be cut out and laminated for repeated use, making them a durable and versatile classroom tool. Included Worksheets: Tracing Worksheets: Two worksheets where Halloween words are dotted for children to trace. Children can draw their own matching picture next to each word. Word Wall Worksheet: A collection of all the Halloween words that children can cut out and match to the corresponding wheels. Alternatively, they can check off the words as they spell them on the wheels. Blank Word Wall: This worksheet allows children to write Halloween words of their own. Boardmaker licenced.
Pattern Play with Colours EYFS and KS1
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Pattern Play with Colours EYFS and KS1

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This resource, designed for KS1 and EYFS learners, offers a visual exploration of patterns and colour combinations. Each of the 9 pages features 6 balls, with every ball divided into 3 sections, allowing for creative pattern creation. Page 10 is a blank template that children can use to create their own patterns. Using two or three colours, the sections on each ball are filled to form unique colour combinations and patterns. The resource emphasizes the importance of recognizing and creating patterns, helping children understand sequencing, repetition, and colour relationships. The bright colour palette keeps young learners engaged as they explore different colour combinations on each page. This hands-on tool promotes the development of visual perception, pattern recognition, while providing an introduction to basic mathematical and design concepts. Duplicate, cut out and laminate the balls and children can play maths related games such as matching, finding colour combinations and making sets in different ways.
How to Draw Seasonal Pictures  Step by Step
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How to Draw Seasonal Pictures Step by Step

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This KS1 resource links drawing with popular seasonal themes such as Autumn animals, Bonfire Night, Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. Each set provides children with step-by-step pictorial instructions to guide them in drawing related subjects, like a squirrel or hedgehog for Autumn animals. The clear and engaging process helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. Each activity concludes with a full-colour picture of the completed drawing, offering children a reference as they bring their own creations to life.
Brave Bear and Worried Bear Resource Kit
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Brave Bear and Worried Bear Resource Kit

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This lesson plan, based on an original story: Brave Bear and Worried Bear, helps children explore emotions,explore self-regulation and behaviour management while enhancing literacy skills. Children learn to identify and express feelings, understand coping strategies, and recognize that it’s okay to feel a range of emotions. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Lessons Include: Story Time: Share the story and discuss Brave Bear’s coping techniques. Creative Drawing: Children draw their Brave Bear, focusing on strength and colour. Reflection: Children complete prompts about bravery and Brave Bear’s powers. Exploring Worry: Draw and discuss Worried Bear’s expressions. Coping Strategies: Brainstorm ways to help Worried Bear feel better. Emotional Check-In: Identify feelings and discuss ways to improve. Drawing Skills: Drawing bears and emotions. Facial Expressions: Add expressions to Brave and Worried Bear. This kit provides everything educators need to guide EYFS and KS1 children in emotional learning through storytelling and creativity.
Time to Talk about Feelings KS2 Card Set
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Time to Talk about Feelings KS2 Card Set

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This resource for KS2, “Time to Talk about Feelings,” includes 12 sheets, each with 8 colourful cards focusing on a wide range of emotions such as unhappy, sad, angry, proud, happy, afraid, frustrated, tired, cross, sorry, and many more. The cards feature diverse images representing different ages, genders, and cultures, making them inclusive and relatable. Children can use these cards to discuss emotions as a class, in pairs, or in small groups. Suggested activities could include role- play, sorting emotions, creating sentences or stories based on a chosen card, and adding speech bubbles to express the characters feelings. Children could use art materials to represent emotions and match key emotion words to pictures. Links to Me, Ourselves, PSHE, Feelings and Emotions, Speaking and Listening and Emotional Regulation.
Celebrating Diversity  Colouring Sheets
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Celebrating Diversity Colouring Sheets

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This resource for KS1 includes 10 colouring pages / posters with a theme of celebrating Diversity. Most pages or posters feature uplifting messages like “This is Us!”, “Every Voice Matters”, “Different but the Same”, “Colours of the World”, “Everyone Belongs”, “Together We Shine”, and “Diversity is Our Strength”. Each page is different and can be used as a starting point or inspiration for children to create their own posters on Diversity. The resource helps children understand and embrace the idea that we are all unique, yet united, promoting inclusion and acceptance in a fun and creative way.
Exploring Emotions: A Visual Guide to Feelings
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Exploring Emotions: A Visual Guide to Feelings

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This resource provides a comprehensive tool to support emotional literacy in KS1 and KS2, seamlessly integrating key aspects of the curriculum. The resources come in colour and are duplicated in black and white. There is a planning sheet included outlining 7 activity ideas for using the resources. Through activities like storytelling, role-play, and matching, children practice speaking and listening skills as they discuss and act out emotions. Writing tasks linked to the cards enhance written expression, while reading exercises focus on recognizing and understanding emotional vocabulary. The resource also promotes vocabulary learning, as children match words to emotions and scenarios. By exploring emotions visually and through words, children gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence. The resource can be used as a unit of work or dipped in and out of to support PSHE topics and themes around Ourselves and Mental Health.
A Xmas story of  Making the Right Choices
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A Xmas story of Making the Right Choices

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This Christmas-themed resource, using the story “Robby and Looty Think Twice,” helps children explore important values such as friendship, kindness, and making the right choices. The story emphasizes thinking before acting, especially when tempted to take something that isn’t theirs, teaching the importance of honesty and empathy during the holiday season. Teachers can use this resource to foster discussions about giving, the true spirit of Christmas, and how friends can support each other in doing the right thing. It ties into personal, social, and emotional learning, encouraging thoughtful decision-making in a festive, relatable context. The resource includes the short story and a comprehension worksheet.
A story of Friends, Feelings and Honesty
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A story of Friends, Feelings and Honesty

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This 2 page resource is designed to support teaching key social-emotional topics such as friendship, feelings, and honesty for young learners. Using the short story of ‘Robby and Looty’, children can begin to understand the importance of making good choices, being honest, and considering how their actions affect others. Key Focus Areas: Friendship: Children learn how Robby and Looty are friends but must make better choices together. Discussions can centre around what makes a good friend and how friends help each other make the right decisions. Feelings: The story explores how Robby and Looty feel before and after taking the apples, helping children recognise feelings like guilt, regret, and relief. Teachers can use this to prompt discussions about how actions impact emotions. Honesty: By returning the stolen apples, Robby and Looty show the importance of being honest and making things right. This opens up conversations on why honesty matters and what children can do if they make a mistake. Worksheet: A simple worksheet with key questions is provided which helps children reflect on and write about the story. Role-Playing: Children can act out situations where honesty is important, learning how to apologise and make amends.