There are 2 versions of this activity - one in colour and the other in black and white. Page 1 shows a collection of school supplies for children to name and find the matching words. Page 2 is the black and white version of this. Page 3 shows all the supplies in separate boxes for children to write the labels. Page 4 is the black and white version of this.

A power point presentation that you can share and discuss with your class at any time or at the start of a new term. Change the white writing to suit your curriculum and class. There are 16 slides to discuss and a template for you to add any more lessons that are not included. A good speaking and listening resource. You could also use the slides as posters customised to your displays or timetable board. Link to Ourselves and Maths (time).

This engaging set of games offers a set of 48 colourfully illustrated cards featuring common school objects, along with detailed plans and instructions for four fun and educational games: ‘Making Pairs,’ ‘Classroom Challenge,’ ‘Story Chains,’ and ‘Relay Card Game.’ Designed with Key Stage 1 children in mind, these games help stimulate various skills such as memory, concentration, creativity, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and quick decision-making. Each game serves a different purpose, catering to different learning styles, and offering the possibility to challenge children in unique ways. ‘Making Pairs’ will challenge observation and memory, ‘Classroom Challenge’ will improve their description skills and attention to detail, ‘Story Chains’ will unlock their creativity and enhance their storytelling skills, and the ‘Relay Card Game’ will encourage teamwork and fast thinking. Whether you’re looking to fill a spare half-hour or planning a dedicated day of learning-based fun, this versatile set is sure to be a hit with your class.

5 worksheets for children learning about the letter S. Links to phonics, handwriting and reading. Sheets- 1 sun 2 star 3 snake 4 school 5 shoe

This literacy activity pack is designed to support SEND and KS1 children linking in with a topic on School, or as they return to school. The resource includes colour and black and white flashcards featuring 12 school-related symbols/pictures to support learning. The pack contains four worksheets based on the 12 words shown in the flashcards. Activities include, sharing a poem and a short story about school and finding the 12 key words; putting the words into alphabetical order; writing or tracing words; finding missing words and underlining key words in text. This activity pack is a fun and educational way to help young learners develop their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Boardmaker licenced.

A Back to School resource where children name and label the pictures related to school. Pictures include books, art materials, school bags, exercise books and stationary. There are 4 black and white sheets and the same 4 sheets are also included in colour. As an extension, you may want to duplicate and cut out the colour pictures to make a fun matching game. Suitable for KS1 and EYFS.

“The School Bus” resource consists of a poem and two engaging worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 children. The poem is divided into two parts: the first part features a black-and-white illustration of a sad bus, symbolizing the end of the school year and the loneliness of summer; the second part showcases a colourful, happy bus filled with children, representing the joy of returning to school. This resource links to a variety of themes such as poems, change, feelings, transportation and the school experience. The first worksheet encourages children to listen to the poem and fill in the missing words, reinforcing their listening and comprehension skills. The second worksheet involves listening to the poem and answering multiple-choice questions, further enhancing their understanding and critical thinking.

An activity where children match blends with corresponding pictures. There are 2 pictures for each blend. Children can sound, colour, cut, match, sort the pictures. Also a useful assessment tool.

Set 2 in this Consonant Blend Series. An activity for teaching and learning consonant blends. sk, sn, sm, sl, sh, sc, pr, pl, gl and gr This can be shown on the Smart Board, or the slides can be used as posters or worksheets. There are word cards for each slide/blend. Fits in with Letters and Sounds and Phonics in general.

A set of templates in colour for your phonics / blends teaching and learning. These can be used for children to draw or paste pictures for each blend: sh, st, sp, sc, ch, cr, cl, th, tr, fr, fl, bl, br, dr, gr, gl, pl, pr, and wr. There are 19 worksheets and 1 example sheet. Or they can be used for children to write six words beginning with each blend / consonant cluster. Alternatively, they can draw and write - the first page of the resource is a worked example for the blend tr.

Set 3 in this Consonant Blend Series. An activity for teaching and learning consonant blends. bl, br, dr, fl, cl, sp,spl, spr, str, shr The final 5 are 3 consonants. This can be shown on the Smart Board, or the slides can be used as posters or worksheets. There are word cards for each slide/blend. Fits in with Letters and Sounds and Phonics in general.

Reading, spelling and phonics fun. 4 sets of coloured buttons with matching words. Copy the boards for a base and then cut out the buttons to play reading and matching games or lotto. sh, ch, pr and tr are included in this first set.

This literacy resource is designed for KS1 and SEND children, focusing on consonant blends with the letter ‘L’. The main objectives are to enhance phonetic recognition, improve handwriting, and support spelling skills. Symbols and images are incorporated to aid comprehension and engagement, ensuring the resource is accessible for all learners(Boardmaker Licenced). The resource includes 10 worksheets: 5 in colour and 5 in black and white. Each worksheet targets specific two-letter blends: Page 1 covers “bl” and “cl”, Page 2 focuses on “fl” and “gl”, Page 3 addresses “pl” and “sl”. Pages 4 and 5 are assessment pages, combining various blends: “pl”, “gl”, “cl”, and “fl” on Page 4, and “bl”, “sl”, “fl”, and “gl” on Page 5. Children are prompted to write words under pictures, with each word shown along the right side in dotted form for tracing.

4 spinner games where children spin the spinner and find either or all the matching pictures, blends and words. Cut out the spinners and attach the arrow / hand with a split pin. Cut out all the pictures, blend and word cards. Laminate for multiple use. Differentiate depending on the child or the blends you are teaching. Alternatively keep the pages as they are to make boards for children to place counters on when they spin / find them.

An activity for teaching and learning consonant blends. cr, ch, fr, tw, tr, th, sw, sq, st and kn This can be shown on the Smart Board, or the slides can be used as posters or worksheets. There are word cards for each slide/blend. Fits in with Letters and Sounds and Phonics in general.

This literacy resource for Key Stage 1 focuses on consonant blends with the letter R. The main objectives are to help children identify and use consonant blends with R, to improve their handwriting, spelling, reading and to build vocabulary. Symbols and visual aids are used to support learning. Additionally, children are taught that the letter W is silent when it precedes R, as in “write” and “wrist.” The resource includes five colourful worksheets and their black-and-white counterparts, each designed to help children recognize and practice these blends. Each page targets specific blends: Page 1 covers “br” and “cr” Page 2 focuses on “dr” and “fr” Page 3 highlights “gr” and “wr” Page 4 addresses “pr” and “tr” The final page serves as an assessment, combining blends from the previous pages (“br,” “fr,” “tr,” and “gr”). Children are tasked with writing the words under their corresponding pictures. The words are displayed along the right side of each worksheet in dotted form, which children trace before writing them independently. Boardmaker licenced.