A KS1 phonics resource / activity for children learning about ‘tr’ and ‘cr’. This activity comes in colour and black and white. The cards can be cut out, laminated and used for sorting activities. Or, use as worksheets, where children, colour, cut and sort into the two categories as well as match the sounds and words.

A KS1 phonics resource / activity for children learning about ‘pr’ and ‘pl’. This activity comes in colour and black and white. The cards can be cut out, laminated and used for sorting activities. Or, use as worksheets, where children, colour, cut and sort into the two categories.

This resource can be used as Worksheets or flashcards. Each of the 2 sheets shows pictures of things beginning with ‘wh’. Each picture shows the sound ‘wh’. There are another 2 worksheets showing the same pictures but with the words written on top of each image. Children can colour the pictures and write the sounds/words. Children could match the pictures with the sound ‘wh’ to those showing the words beginning with ‘wh’. Some pictures are easier than others and the teacher can differentiate for the ability or level of the children. e.g. wh is for whale is easier than wh is whirl.

This resource can be used as Worksheets or flashcards. Each of the 4 sheets shows pictures of things beginning with ‘sh’. Each picture shows the sound ‘sh’. There are another 4 worksheets showing the same pictures but with the words written on top of each image. Children can colour the pictures and write the sounds/words. Children could match the pictures with the sound ‘sh’ to those showing the words beginning with ‘sh’. Some pictures are easier than others and the teacher can differentiate for the ability or level of the children. e.g. sh is for sheep is easier than sh is shrimp.

This resource can be used as Worksheets or flashcards. Each of the 4 sheets shows pictures of things beginning with ch. Each picture shows the sound ‘ch’. There are another 4 worksheets showing the same pictures but with the words written on top of each image. Children can colour the pictures and write the sounds/words. Children could match the pictures with the sound ‘ch’ to those showing the words beginning with ‘ch’. Some pictures are easier than others and the teacher can differentiate for the ability or level of the children. e.g. ch is for cheese is easier than ch is chirp.

This can be a speaking and listening activity or writing activity. Cut out and laminate the 30 cards showing characters with thought bubbles. The last 3 cards just show thought bubbles and children can add their own characters. Add these to the writing corner for children to use independently with dry markers. Children write in the thought bubble a word or phrase that the character may be thinking. They can expand on this in discussions. Characters range from adults and children with varied expressions and emotions. Links in with emotions and feelings topics. A nice follow up activity is for each child in class to choose a card and then in turn they say the name of the character and what they are thinking e.g. my name is Henry the snowman and I am thinking that if anyone else tries to take my carrot nose, then I will throw this snowball at them!

3 sets of cards to cut, colour and match with an animal/phonics theme. Upper and lower case letters Set 1 alphabet letters with pictures Set 2 alphabet letters Set 3 Animal pictures

4 designs of book review writing templates for KS1 children to choose from. The first is black and white and asks for key information. 2,3 and 4 templates have colour borders and can be used in a variety of ways.

Children will enjoy tracing the letters and colouring in these alphabet cards. Make it into a game where children cut out the letters, put them into alphabetical order and match them. Children can work in pairs or small groups with a set of letters each.

A topical set of resources based on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. Links to Sports topics and literacy. Activity sheets provide a range of activities and can be used in different ways at KS1. Sheet 1 shows 12 events that form part of the Commonwealth games. Children can name these, talk about them and categorise them such as team games and individual events. What equipment is needed for each event? Sheet 2 shows the pictures without the names of the events. Children can label the events or/ and cut and match to sheet 1 or sheet 3. Sheet 3 shows the names of events with no pictures. Children can draw in events, write key words or paste the pictures from sheet 2. The final sheet shows a list of all the events. Children can write a sentence or phrase about each one.

Myths and Legends Word Search. A simple word search with answer sheet. There are 6 words to find. Children tick them off on the sheet when they have found them.

A bumper 21 worksheet collection of characters that children will be familiar with from story books. Each sheet shows a different character such as fairy, giant, knight or dragon. Children read the sentence, write the sentence and then colour the characters. There is a colour version of each character on the sheets - children can copy these colours or use some of their own. Links to initial sound work, phonics, reading and handwriting.

10 posters to share with your children and encourage speaking and listening activities. Each poster shows something different, unusual or interesting such as an upside down house, cute animals or dolphins made from bananas. Children could think about what will happen next or what happened before each picture. Share on the white board and/or print out and the children can discuss in small groups and then choose their favourite posters to write about.

4 worksheets encouraging and supporting children with their writing at KS1. Sheet 1 shows a word bank and colour picture and invites children to use the key words to write a story. Sheet 2 shows a packed school bag and children write 7 things that they might find or pack in a school bag. Sheet 3 is a book review. Sheet 3 asks children to list what is in their pencil cases.

5 worksheets where children practice forming their letters linked to Letters and Sounds. Children can use pencils or felt pens /paint.

5 assessment sheets linked to Letters and Sounds, where children say the sound, write a word beginning with the sound and then over or under write the letters. The final sheet includes the sounds ck, ff and ss. Children write a word that ends in each of these sounds. A useful resource at the beginning of the school year and as an ongoing assessment.

12 easy quiz sheets for your class. Great as a back to school resource! Each quiz invites children to read, discuss and write. Each quiz has 4 questions and a corresponding picture for the answers. Children can answer in different ways - writing the letter of the picture, naming the picture or writing a phrase or short sentence. Play the quiz in pairs, groups or as a whole class. Alternatively use as worksheets to compliment your topic work. You could also laminate the sheets and add to the writing corner for early finishers or use as homework. There are a range of themes: Christmas, Halloween, On the Farm, Space, Flying things, Plants, Winter Clothing, Tigers, Baby Animals, Weather, Animals and Transport.

2 versions of this resource for children to record the books they want to read in the holidays or those they do read. Great little homework idea for young children.

A KS1 resource linked to St Valentine’s Day. There are 6 key words to find in the word search, with an answer sheet included. There is also an activity where the children match the pictures to the key words. Each resource comes in black and white and colour.

A KS1 resource linked to St Patrick’s Day. There are 6 key words to find in the word search, with an answer sheet included. There is also an activity where the children match the pictures to the key words. Each resource comes in black and white and colour.