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.
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.
Writing frames to stimulate and support young children’s recount writing.
Sheet 1 is based on a trip to a farm. Children can write in the animal noises they might hear in the speech bubbles and then fill in the shapes with writing and drawing to illustrate the trip.
Sheet 2 is based on a trip to the zoo. Again, children can fill in the speech bubbles and the shapes with writing and drawings.
Sheet 3 is a blank template for children to use for their own work adding drawings, pictures and writing.
A collection of writing frames that you can use with children of EYFS and KS1 linked to the topic Ourselves, Me or School.
The first page is an example of how a child might use the frame.
Then there are 10 different styles of writing frames each showing children doing different activities.
The final page is a template that you can use or adapt /personalise for your children.
The writing frame makes a lovely front cover for a book about Me / ourselves and here children could use the frame to write their names, ages, school / class.
Add to your wall displays too.
A resource you can link to Holidays, Geography, Places as well as literacy, phonics and written work.
There is a symbol for each letter of the alphabet linked to the Caribbean.
Page 1 is a doodle colouring page.
Page 2 shows all symbols in alphabetical order for children to name, label, colour, cut and sequence.
Page 3 shows all symbols in alphabetical order with the names included.
Page 4 shows all the words and allows space for children to either draw the pictures or cut and paste into.
Extend by asking the children to use the vocabulary and pictures to write about a holiday in the Caribbean.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
A bumper pack of worksheets for children to support their phonics work and letter formation as well as helping to improve their fine motor control and hand writing.
Each page has the the same format with:
Upper and lower case letters to trace
Letters to overwrite
Pictures to colour in
Short sentences to read and write
Use as worksheets when you are introducing or consolidating a sound or letter.
Laminate and add to your writing table or area with dry wipe markers.
10 pages of Easter bookmark templates to make for young readers.
Each page has 2 designs on it. Examples are Easter eggs, bees, rabbits and chicks.
Print onto card and children can colour in, write on, personalise and cut out the bookmarks.
These can then be laminated.
A set of visual aids for your EYFS classroom.
20 bright and colourful cards to share with young children generating discussion.
Links well to Ourselves, Me and Speaking and Listening.
There are 2 cards on each page.
Cut and laminate and the cards can be used over and again.
Add this resource to your Topic toolbox!
Links to the Alphabet, phonics, nature and gardens and parks.
Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to gardens or parks. There is a picture for each letter of the alphabet.
Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures.
These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet.
Boardmaker licenced.
Add this resource to your Topic toolbox on Toys!
Links to the Alphabet, phonics, handwriting, Ourselves, Me and Toys.
Each of the 3 pages shows black and white pictures related to Toys. There are pictures for each letter of the alphabet.
Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures.
These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet.
Add this resource to your Christmas toolbox!
Links to the Alphabet, phonics and Christmas.
Each of the 3 pages shows black and white symbols or pictures related to Christmas. There is a picture for each letter of the alphabet.
Children trace the initial sounds / letters, name and colour the pictures.
These can then be cut out to make a book or display or to sequence the alphabet.
Boardmaker licenced.
A week of Fine Motor Control planning for Early Learners children giving a different idea for each day of the week.
Planning includes learning objectives, resources and descriptions of the activities.
The first page of the resource is a sample page with ‘sample planning’ written across.
The second page is the actual planning grid without the writing.
Suitable too, for children with specific learning difficulties.
These colour cards are a useful assessment tool for your phonics work.
Can children name the pictures and find the matching initial sounds?
There are 2 colour cards to cut out on each of the 3 pages.
Laminate so that you can reuse the resource.
Add to your reading / writing corner or your phonics displays.
Three worksheets centered around the letter B with a bees and bear theme.
Children trace around the dotted shapes enhancing their fine motor skills.
They can then colour in the pictures.
This activity links phonics and Ourselves encouraging children to apply their phonics knowledge in an engaging way.
The resource shows black and white pictures of children playing.
Children work out, from the descriptions of the children in the pictures playing, what their names are. They use the initial sounds to help them.
They can then cut and match the pictures and words.
Once they have correctly identified the names of the children they can colour in the pictures.
5 Worksheets based on your work around the letter S.
Each sheet shows 6 pictures of things beginning with S.
Each picture has the word underneath in outline so that children can trace within the lines.
This a set of planning and activities that includes learning objectives, resources and assessment.
It uses Boardmaker symbols and is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boardmaker licenced.
The planning is based on the delightful book by Julia Donaldson. ‘The Hippo has a Hat’.
The activities link to literacy - story, rhyme and handwriting. They also link in well with animals and clothing for your topic work.
Activities include: Rhyme recognition and word matching, word tracing and drawing, creative arts and drama.
You can use the planning and resources for a complete lesson or unit of work or dip in to Story sessions.
Engage young minds with this vibrant, 10-in-1 pack of colourful writing frames designed for KS1 and EYFS. Perfect for inspiring creativity and enhancing early literacy skills.
This resource is a tool to help children not only understand the story of Rosy and Ryan and their first day at school, but also relate to their feelings and prepare themselves for their journey into school life.
This story focuses around twins Rosy and Ryan as they prepare for their first day of school. Their mother, Janet, provides them with five helpful tips to ensure they enjoy their first day and make the most out of their school experience.
Activities associated with the story:
Circle or Colour the Faces: Children are presented with a series of faces displaying different emotions. They are asked to circle or colour the faces that represent how they feel about starting school, encouraging them to express their emotions and fostering emotional literacy.
Write 3 Tips: Based on the story, children are asked to write down three tips they would give to a new child to help them settle into school. This task encourages reflection, understanding, and empathy towards others.
Draw Rosy and Ryan: Children are encouraged to draw their interpretations of Rosy and Ryan on their first day of school. This fosters creativity and allows children to visualize and connect with the story’s characters.
Comprehension Questions: A list of simple questions about the story is provided to assess and enhance the children’s comprehension skills. This promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement with the story.
This resource is designed for teachers and parents alike to guide young children into understanding and preparing for the school environment.
The resource uses symbols. Boardmaker licenced.
These five fun, original poems for KS1, accompanied by activities will captivate your children’s imagination and help to reassure them when starting back at school.
“Lolly’s Lunchtime Lesson: A School Tale”
Lolly learns that a friendship can start over a shared lunch!
“A Purr-fect First Day at School”
Lenny hides his kitten in his backpack to take to school
“Molly Plays Hide and Seek”
Molly hides behind the sofa on her first day of school
“My First Day at School”
School turns out to be fun after all!
“Under the Stair and Behind the Bear”
Penelope and her brother Gary, find their courage and nerve just in time for school!
A cross-curricular topic on animals, with a focus on tigers. This theme links to literacy and number and offers a chance for children to broaden their understanding of the world around them.
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
This bumper pack includes 10 worksheets.
Tiger Sudoku: Challenges logical reasoning while having fun.
Story Read and Answer: A tiger tale to read and share and answer comprehension questions.
Tiger Facts: Read about tiger facts and encourage children to answer the questions.
Word Search: A game to reinforce vocabulary related to tigers. 5 words to find.
Tiger Colouring Sheet: Children colour the tiger to match the example or use their own design and colour.
Tigers Tale Poem: A captivating acrostic poem. Guide children to craft their own poem using the initial letters of “Tiger a cat”.
Writing Template: Stimulate thinking with a structured template for writing 8 facts about tigers and writing about tigers in general.
Tiger Maze: Enhance problem-solving skills with this maze. One in colour and one in black and white.
Tiger Colour by Numbers: A fun way to mix mathematics and art, as children use numbers as cues to create a tiger masterpiece.
Handwriting Sheet: Refine handwriting with focused practice on the letters ‘t’ and ‘T’ and tiger-related words.
Use as a unit or work or dip in to support your work on animals or Tigers, literacy or number.
Introducing 2 Fantasy Doodle Sheets for KS1 and EYFS, a simple tool to stimulate children’s imagination and creativity!
These sheets,with their diverse characters and images, are aimed at inspiring children to begin to craft their own fantasy stories or poems.
Easily integrate into various lesson plans and subjects.
Suitable for all children, fostering creativity regardless of ability.
Print and distribute, or adapt for online learning.