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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.
14 Pencil Control Mazes
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14 Pencil Control Mazes

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14 designs of mazes of different complexity. Great for improving pencil control and concentration. You could also enlarge and use with other media than pencils, such as paint.
Sorting Letter Sounds B,P,D Words and Pictures
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Sorting Letter Sounds B,P,D Words and Pictures

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Here is a fun activity where children learn to sort pictures according to their initial sounds. There are 3 sets of 24 colour pictures for each letter sounds. There are 3 sets of 24 matching words to match the pictures. Activities include matching the words and pictures for 1 or more sounds. Sorting pictures into those beginning with b, p, d Sorting words into those beginning with b, p, d Differentiate by cutting the sheets in half or rows or single cards to make the activities easier.
20 Writing Challenge Cards KS1
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20 Writing Challenge Cards KS1

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A set of writing challenge cards for your KS1 pupils. Great for early finishers, wet play or home work. Cut and laminate and use over again with dry markers. Or add to your writing corner/table with paper and pens. Continue your collection and you could store them in a small file index box. Activities include: speech bubbles, story planning, diary extracts, a thank you card, birthday message, labelling and note writing.
30 things that start with the letter S
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30 things that start with the letter S

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A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter S. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story.
30 things that start with the Letter A
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30 things that start with the Letter A

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A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter A. Children can write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story.
Early Years Letter B Read, Write, Cut, Match
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Early Years Letter B Read, Write, Cut, Match

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This resource has 7 pages. The focus is the letter B. Activities: Cut and match the words beginning with B to the pictures. Colour the pictures. Write a letter B, word or sentence next to each picture. Write the 3 words next to each cube which shows 3 pictures beginning with B. 2 handwriting sheets to practice handwriting the lower and upper case letters.
Sequencing Sheets Templates KS1
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Sequencing Sheets Templates KS1

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5 templates to use for sequencing sheets such as sequencing a story or event or carrying out an activity like making a cup of tea. There is an example sheet of brushing my teeth. Children can cut out the 5 sections and order them.
Matching Pictures and Sentences at KS1
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Matching Pictures and Sentences at KS1

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3 worksheets in black and white for children at KS1. Each sheet shows 8 pictures and 8 sentences. Children read the sentences and match them to the pictures. They can cut and match or write the numbers of the sentence next to the corresponding pictures. Next, children write the names of the animals or children in alphabetical order in the box at the foot of the pages. Children can write underneath the sentences and colour the pictures too.
Let's Learn about the Letter O sheets
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Let's Learn about the Letter O sheets

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5 worksheets for young learners finding out about phonics and the letter O Links to reading, phonics, writing, handwriting and the alphabet. Sheet 1 - Children overwrite the sentence O is for octopus 2 - Children practice writing the letter o and overwrite the word octopus 3 - A set of flashcards to cut out, read, write, colour and match 4 - Overwrite a sentence for each word beginning with O - octopus, olive, orange and onion 5 - Draw a line to join the words and pictures
Humpty Dumpty Cross Curricular Resources
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Humpty Dumpty Cross Curricular Resources

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A pack of resources based on Humpty Dumpty that includes Literacy and Numeracy Resources for KS1. There are 2 pages of rhyming word cards for children to cut, write and match. There is a writing frame for children to use the key words to write out the rhyme. There is a set of pictures of different wall patterns that children can observe and talk about before using the shapes (or practical materials) to make their own wall for Humpty. There are 2 shape puzzles where children cut out egg shapes and tangrams and put them back together again.
Write a Sentence about Pirates KS1
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Write a Sentence about Pirates KS1

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3 worksheets each showing 6 pictures related to the Pirate theme. A key word is written for each picture that the children can include in their sentence writing.
Days of the Week  The Hungry Caterpillar
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Days of the Week The Hungry Caterpillar

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This resource is based on Eric Carle’s amazing book ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. The resource shows a colour poster for each day of the week and what the caterpillar ate on each day. There is a black and white set of worksheets based on the posters for children to draw the food for each day, write the word and find the initial sound for the day of the week. Children can check that the food and days match the story itself. Ask them to check Saturday in particular. Did the story specify what flavour the ice cream was? Links to stories, reading, writing, days of the week and time.
Our Trip to the Toy Shop Activity Sheets
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Our Trip to the Toy Shop Activity Sheets

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9 activity sheets connected to the Toys, Journeys, Ourselves and reading and writing. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND pupils. Connect the resources to a trip to or a visit to the Toy Shop, either virtual or real. Page 1 is a filled bus off to the Toy Shop for children to talk about and colour in. Page 2 is an empty bus template. Children can draw themselves and their class mates going to the Toy shop in the windows. Alternatively, they can choose, colour, cut and paste Toys pictures onto the bus. Page 3 shows a selection to choose from. Page 3 shows a collection of symbol cards and pictures that children can use to add to the bus, for their written work, or duplicate for matching card games. Page 4 is a writing template about a Toy shop trip in Colour and page 5 is the same sheet but in black and white. Pages 6 to 9 show toy animals and things that children might see at the Toy shop for them to label. These sheets are in colour and black and white. Children write the labels. Boardmaker licenced.
The Coronation of the King Match and Write
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The Coronation of the King Match and Write

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A literacy resource for young children and SEND pupils, linked to King Charles 111 and his Coronation in May 2023. 3 worksheets in colour for children to name the picture symbols related to Kings and Queens and match them to the words in the centre of the sheet. Children can write the words and cut out the colour pictures to make pairs. The same 3 worksheets are replicated in black and white. Here children can colour in the pictures and trace over the words. They can then cut and match the pictures making pairs. *Boardmaker licenced. *
Literacy Writing a Book Review KS1
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Literacy Writing a Book Review KS1

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This resource includes planning, a sample book review, key elements of a book review cards, sentence starters and 2 book review templates for children to use. You could use the planning (which includes learning objectives, resources, activity outline, and conclusion) or just use the resources you want. Children will enjoy reading the review of a fictitious story and author - Dizzy the Dinosaur. Extend the activity by asking children to write a short story about Dizzy the Dinosaur and his adventures.
Creative Writing - My Magical Fruit Tree
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Creative Writing - My Magical Fruit Tree

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A lesson / activity idea to stimulate creative writing and imagination in your children. There is a picture of a magical fruit tree that grows lots of fruit all at once. Children are asked questions to help them with their writing. They can answer the questions or use the ideas to create a story or poem about the magical fruit tree. There are 6 different writing frames to choose from. There are 18 fruit circles that children could use to decorate their magical trees or a class tree which makes a lovely display.
Book Day/Week Resource for KS1
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Book Day/Week Resource for KS1

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Play this PPT as a slide show with plenty of speaking and listening and questions to ask along the way. There are 13 stories included to share, retell and discuss. There area set of extension activities included at the end. Link to book or reading celebrations and / or use as a basis for an assembly.
Noah's Ark Colouring and Writing Sheets
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Noah's Ark Colouring and Writing Sheets

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EYFS or KS1 worksheets on the theme of Bible Stories and Noah’s Ark. There are 2 colouring sheets of Noah and the Ark. Children can trace over the writing. There are also 2 writing sheets where children list the animals that went into the Ark and then write a short story of Noah and the Ark.