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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.
Playdough Make a Face Mats
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Playdough Make a Face Mats

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10 playdough mats and a blank template for you to make more of your own. There are 2 face outlines per page. Print and laminate for children to use over and again in different ways. They could use playdough to make features or dry marker pens or collage. Use in connection with work on Ourselves, Feelings and Emotions.
World Emoji Day Writing Activity KS1
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World Emoji Day Writing Activity KS1

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A writing activity to celebrate World Emoji day on 17th July. 3 sheets showing sun, stars and heart emojis with speech or thought bubbles for children to write words, phrases or messages in. There is also a sheet where children can draw their own emojis and write in the bubbles and shapes.
Baby Animal Snap Cards
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Baby Animal Snap Cards

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30 cards showing delightful baby animals. Print double sided to make cards. Children can play snap where they match cards the same. They can play pairs where they find animals the same. Sort into sets such as pets, wild animals and birds. Lots of possibilities, fun and speaking and listening for children learning about animals.
Fish Fun Cards to Match and Colour
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Fish Fun Cards to Match and Colour

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9 colourful fish for children to match with black and white versions for them to colour in. Extend by enlarging and painting the fish with brushes or finger paint.
10 Topic Book Covers
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10 Topic Book Covers

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10 Cross Curricular themed book covers for children to colour in and stick on their folders or books. Themes: Toys Animals Oceans Pirates Seaside Circus Farms Feelings Dinosaurs Superheroes
Firework Posters
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Firework Posters

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A design / art activity where children can use the 5 colour posters for their inspiration. There are some sound words included with space for the children to write some of their own. There are some black and white images that they could also use for inspiration.
Animal Initial Sounds Matching Activity Sheets
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Animal Initial Sounds Matching Activity Sheets

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5 activity sheets based on letters and sounds. The first shows blocks with letters on for the children to match the pictures and sounds. The next sheets have blank blocks for children to first write their own letters in and then match the pictures and sounds.
At the Zoo Doodle Fun
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At the Zoo Doodle Fun

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Here is a fun Animal activity on the theme of the Zoo. Children colour in the doodles on page 1 and draw their own designs on page 2. Great for homework too!
At the Circus Doodle Fun
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At the Circus Doodle Fun

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Here is a fun doodle activity on the theme of the Circus. Children colour in the doodles on page 1 and draw their own designs on page 2. Great for homework too!
Under the Sea Counting from 1 to 5
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Under the Sea Counting from 1 to 5

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A counting activity showing 8 sea creatures: Shark, Octopus, Seahorse, Turtle, Crab, Fish, Dolphin, Starfish and Shells. Share on the Smart board as a counting activity and / or cut and laminate the pictures for children to count, order, and match numbers. Children can also make into book marks.
Colour by Numbers to 10
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Colour by Numbers to 10

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5 worksheets where children colour in the pictures according to the colour numbers. Paint pots Teddy Bears Balls Cars Ducks Numbers are from 1 to 10
8 Stocking Filler Christmas Activities
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8 Stocking Filler Christmas Activities

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A collection of worksheets for Christmas fun. Talk about what is in the stocking. Make as list in the stocking outline. Draw in the stocking what you want for Christmas. Colour the pictures to make them the same. Complete the pictures by drawing the other half. Design a wreath. Use the cut out berries and leaves to decorate your wreath. Colour the odd and even numbers in red or green.
Snow Globes to Design and Make
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Snow Globes to Design and Make

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There are ideas here to stimulate children to design and make their own 2D Snow Globes. The templates are in different sizes. These are perfect to hang for decorations or make into Christmas cards.
At the Toy Shop
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At the Toy Shop

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A cross-curricular resource with a toy theme. Children label the 12 toys for sale in the toy shop. Children say how much each toy is as written on the price tags and count out the appropriate amount of coins for each one. Children draw a picture of the toys matching the price tags. Differentiate here by adding in your own prices or children use this sheet to write the cost of the toys. Add up the cost of two toys and write the answer. Tie in with some practical work with your own toy shop, tags and coins for role play fun and application of counting and money skills.
What is in the Picnic Basket?
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What is in the Picnic Basket?

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A fun activity where children talk about picnics and what they might pack in a picnic basket. They can then write out a list of what is in the basket shown. Children then have the opportunity to write or draw what they would take on a picnic. On the next page, children can match the words to the correct items / pictures. There are 2 sets of key words that children can use to help them make their lists or to write about a picnic. Add a basket and some food items to make this into a role play game.
January 2021 Calendar Template
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January 2021 Calendar Template

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Here is a template for January that children can illustrate or add images or photographs to. There is an example here to share with them which may give them some ideas of their own. Nice gift to take home at Christmas too.
Animal Patterned Stars
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Animal Patterned Stars

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Here is a fun activity where there are stars in 3 sizes, each with an animal pattern within. Children can name and match the patterned stars to the word cards. Animals are: zebra, peacock, giraffe, snake, elephant, tiger, leopard, parrot and polar bear. There is a blank star template included for children to make their own. This is a novel way to decorate your classroom or Christmas tree! Links to art and design and any topic on animals or shape.