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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 Explore the Letter X Worksheets
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Let's Explore the Letter X Worksheets

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5 Worksheets for children at EYFS and KS1 learning the alphabet and the letter X. Sheet 1: Children cut out the pictures and make pairs of words with X in them. They then write the words and match them. Sheet 2: Handwriting the letter X. Sheet 3: Word Search; Find 5 words with the letter X in them using the pictures as a guide. Sheets 4 and 5: Children colour the Ox and Fox and write the sentences. Boardmaker licenced.
Let's Explore the Letter 'Z'  Worksheets
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Let's Explore the Letter 'Z' Worksheets

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This phonics resource for EYFS and KS1 teachers focuses on the letter “Z” and includes seven worksheets: Matching cut-out pictures by sound (e.g., zoo and flew, zip and rip). Handwriting practice for capital and lowercase “Z”. A word search with 5 words to find, like zoom, zoo, and zebra, where children tick off corresponding pictures as they find the words. Colouring a zebra and overwriting the sentence “Z is for Zebra”. Tracing letters “Z” and naming pictures beginning with “Z”. Reading and underlining “Z” words in a poem about a zebra at the zoo. Colouring a picture of the zoo and writing the sentence. Boardmaker licenced.
Lets Explore the Letter V
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Lets Explore the Letter V

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This resource is designed for KS1, SEND and EYFS teachers to help children recognize, write, and understand the initial sound - the letter “V.” It includes seven worksheets: letter formation practice, colour by numbers, matching picture pairs, join the dots, word search, find the V words in the poem, and picture-sound matching. These activities promote fine motor skills, letter recognition, and phonemic awareness through multi-sensory learning. Teachers can integrate these printable worksheets into daily lessons, providing a fun way for children to learn the letter “V.” Boardmaker licenced.
Consonant Blends with L  KS1 / SEND
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Consonant Blends with L KS1 / SEND

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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.
Last Day of School Poem to Read and Write
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Last Day of School Poem to Read and Write

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Jodie was so looking forward to her last day of school, but now it is here she can’t help feeling a little sad! Here is a little poem to share with your class and encourage them to express their feelings about the holidays. There is a blank template for children to write their own poem or thoughts in and colour the border.
Let's Write about Ourselves KS1
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Let's Write about Ourselves KS1

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A resource linking Ourselves with Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. Here are 5 characters that children may identify with. There is Belle who loves bunnies, Tess who adores teddies, Mike who has a bike, Charles who has a skateboard and Robin who likes ball games. There are 2 worksheets for each character. Sheet 1 shows a picture and a short rhyme or story introducing them. Share these with the children and talk about what sort of things they like to do. Sheet 2 shows the character and space for writing. Children can write the characters names and write what they remember about them. As a follow up children can then draw themselves and write about what they like to do.
Circle of Learning Cards Resource  KS1
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Circle of Learning Cards Resource KS1

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Circle of Learning Cards is a literacy-focused resource that brings fun to the classroom. The activities enhance vocabulary, promote critical thinking and link to reading, writing and speaking and listening. There are 10 worksheets with 8 circular cards on each page. Each page is colour coded. There is a blank template for children to make their own cards. There is a planning sheet with 3 activity ideas for teachers including objectives, resources needed and instructions. Engaging Visual Learning: The cards are designed with colourful illustrations and text that engage learners and sparks imagination. Promotes Critical Thinking and Discussion: The cards encourage children to observe, describe, and infer meanings. For example, asking “What does it mean to be ‘all tied up’?” prompts children to explore figurative language and context clues. Enhances Vocabulary and Language Skills: Cards introduce new vocabulary and phrases in a fun, memorable way. Children can expand their language skills, learn new words, and practice using them in context. Supports Creative Expression: The resource includes activities where children create their own cards, encouraging them to express their ideas and creativity. By designing cards like “Sporty Turtle” or “Rainbow Fish,” children practice writing descriptive text and drawing illustrations, integrating art with literacy. Interactive and Fun: The cards include interactive activities such as the “Feely Bag Matching Game,” which combines tactile exploration with literacy skills. A fun end of term lesson too!
Cats and Kittens 5 Worksheets EYFS
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Cats and Kittens 5 Worksheets EYFS

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A resource linked to animals and pets for young children. There are 5 worksheets: Colouring Cats sheet. Count how many of each cat or kitten and colour them the same. Colour the cats and write the words. Use letters for children to practice spelling out the words. Children write the sentence ‘I am a cat’ and colour in the cat. A creative writing sheet. Children imagine they have a cat - they write a sentence about it and draw a picture.
All about Bill Story and Writing Sheets
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All about Bill Story and Writing Sheets

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This literacy resource for EYFS and Key Stage 1 children features a colour storybook with ten pages, each dedicated to the adventures of a charming character named Bill. Bill enjoys a variety of activities, such as swimming, playing football, listening to the birds sing and learning about Space. Each page showcases an illustration of Bill paired with a simple sentence to read. After sharing the storybook, children can further their learning with corresponding worksheets designed to develop their handwriting skills. These worksheets allow children to trace words and sentences related to Bill’s activities and draw accompanying pictures. Each worksheet aligns with the storybook pages, enabling children to either select individual sheets or complete the entire booklet over time. Extend by asking children to make a storybook / worksheet about themselves. This resource is perfect for linking themes of self-awareness, Ourselves, storytelling, reading, speaking and listening, writing, and handwriting development.
All about Me Storybook and Writing Sheets
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All about Me Storybook and Writing Sheets

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This literacy resource for EYFS and Key Stage 1 children features a colour storybook with ten pages, each dedicated to the adventures of a charming character named Lolly. Lolly enjoys a variety of activities, such as playing in the snow, playing football, horse riding, spending holidays at the seaside, and learning geography and maths at school. Each page showcases an illustration of Lolly paired with a simple sentence to read. After sharing the storybook, children can further their learning with corresponding worksheets designed to develop their handwriting skills. These worksheets allow children to trace words and sentences related to Lolly’s activities and draw accompanying pictures. Each worksheet aligns with the storybook pages, enabling children to either select individual sheets or complete the entire booklet over time. Extend by asking children to make a storybook / worksheet about themselves. This resource is perfect for linking themes of self-awareness, Ourselves, storytelling, reading, speaking and listening, writing, and handwriting development.
Fantasy Story Land Characters EYFS/ KS1
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Fantasy Story Land Characters EYFS/ KS1

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This literacy resource is designed for EYFS and KS1, focusing on story creation, speaking and listening, and creative writing. It features a colour poster of ‘Fantasy Land’, complete with princesses, fairies, dragons, castles, houses, and a pirate ship. A black-and-white version of the poster is also provided for children to colour in. Additionally, each of the 20 images from the poster is available on individual worksheets in both colour and black-and-white formats, allowing for personalised colouring activities. Children can use these images to inspire and create their own stories, either individually or in groups, fostering creativity and enhancing their storytelling and communication skills. Children can create their own posters of ‘Fantasy Land’ or add to a large scale class display.
21 Animal Characters Handwriting Sheets
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21 Animal Characters Handwriting Sheets

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A fun way for children to develop their handwriting skills and fine motor control. There are 21 cartoon animal characters each with a name and letters to trace over or colour in. The characters include Percy the pig, Zoe the zebra, Rudolph the reindeer and Dolly the sheep. The characters are made from basic shapes and can be coloured in and cut out. Extend the activity by asking children to draw their own animal characters and name them. They could then make up a short story about their character. Links to topics on animals, shape and literacy.
Freddy the Frog and the Lost Tennis Ball
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Freddy the Frog and the Lost Tennis Ball

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A complete lesson for young children linked to Literacy and Sports. Start with the short story to share with the children which aims to show how teamwork and perseverance can overcome difficulties. Children can colour in the picture and answer the 6 comprehension questions about the story on sheet 2. Sheet 3 asks the children to find and underline pairs of rhyming words and then write them.They can then trace the frog and his tennis ball. Sheet 4 is a doodle sheet with tennis related pictures to colour. The lesson links in nicely with Sports Day and Wimbledon.
Fine Motor Topic Resource Sheets
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Fine Motor Topic Resource Sheets

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This resource is a bundle of worksheets designed to enhance handwriting and fine motor skills for children in EYFS, SEND and KS1). The bundle includes 10 themed sets, each containing 4 worksheets. The themes cover topics: food and drinks, transport, toys, weather, feeling faces, farm, music, flowers and plants, clothes, and the seaside. Each worksheet aims to support the development of motor skills in young learners.
Trace the Numbers to 10 Fine Motor
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Trace the Numbers to 10 Fine Motor

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3 worksheets where children can practice and improve their handwriting / fine motor skills. Sheet 1: Numbers from 1 to 5 Sheet 2: Numbers 5 to 10 Sheet 3: Numbers 1 to 10. Children can also cut out and sequence the numbers.