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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
Autumn Animals Lesson Resources EYFS KS1
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Autumn Animals Lesson Resources EYFS KS1

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A complete lesson for EYFS or KS1 based on Autumn and animals that are often associated with Autumn. There is a power point to start, with a page on each of the 5 animals represented: red fox, red squirrel, barn owl, hedgehog and badger. Each page shows a photograph of the animal and 6 facts about the animal to discuss. There is then a writing template for each of the animals. Children can recall some of the facts they have heard, write a story or poem about the animal. The final worksheet is a labelling sheet where children match and write the words under the pictures. The can then colour the pictures or they could draw their own.
Animals A to Z Power Point EYFS KS1
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Animals A to Z Power Point EYFS KS1

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A bright power point showing animals from A to Z. Each page encourages the children to say the sounds, recognise the lower and upper case letters and read the sentence about the animal. Use as part of your work on animals and phonics. The slides also make a lovely wall display or alphabet frieze. Extend by printing off the slides and cutting off the black letter and word sections. Laminate for reuse. Children can match the two parts together to complete the pictures.
Who am I? Animals Picture Match + Write
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Who am I? Animals Picture Match + Write

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4 worksheets in black and white. Each sheet shows five animals. The task is to name the animals and find the sentence that matches each one. Children can then trace over the sentence, write the animal’s name or a short sentence. There are also 4 worksheets where there is no writing so that children can write their own word or sentence about the animals. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Animals Recount Writing Frames EYFS KS1
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Animals Recount Writing Frames EYFS KS1

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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.
Baby Animals Story, Cards and Worksheets
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Baby Animals Story, Cards and Worksheets

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A brave lioness has lost her cub. The story traces her journey and the 11 baby animals she comes across before she eventually finds her baby! Along the journey, children can name the animals, read the thoughts and speech, count the animals and match them to the flashcards included. Children can then complete the worksheets where they write the animals names and trace the words. Lots of opportunity for role play and drama too. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
Animals Spots and Stripes Plan and Lesson
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Animals Spots and Stripes Plan and Lesson

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A complete lesson plan with objectives, resources, activity ideas and extension. Based on Animals and linking to Pattern with Spots and Stripes. The resources include, reading, writing, labelling, matching, drawing and colouring. There are 8 sheets in total Planning sheet for lesson or unit of work 6 colour flashcards showing ladybird, zebra, tiger, frog, dog and snake Sheet showing animal names for drawing or pasting pictures into A labelling sheet showing animals with space for writing Handwriting sheet showing 6 animals - write and colour in 6 pattern and colour cards 6 word cards - children read and match the pattern and colour cards to animals Outline animals for children to add the patterns and colour Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
B is for Bees and Bear Worksheets EYFS KS1
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B is for Bees and Bear Worksheets EYFS KS1

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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.
Caribbean Animals Word Work
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Caribbean Animals Word Work

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These resources, designed with the EYFS and KS1 curricula in mind, boost children’s literacy and knowledge of the world around them, with an engaging theme of Caribbean wildlife. The word search asks children to find and mark off 10 animals found in the Caribbean region including the pelican, flamingo and hummingbird. Each animal name is hidden within the grid, ensuring a challenging activity that will enhance spelling and vocabulary. For peer-assessment and self-checking, an answer sheet is provided. The included work sheets are differentiated to meet the varying abilities and learning styles of the children in your class. 1 Trace and Colour: Children can trace the words of 8 different Caribbean animals, improving their handwriting skills. They can also colour in the corresponding pictures of the animals. 2 Write and Colour: This worksheet requires children to write the names of the animals independently. This helps to reinforce their spelling and handwriting skills. The colouring task remains, making the sheet a fun activity. 3 Draw and Trace: This worksheet encourages children to draw the animals, encouraging attention to detail. They can also trace the words of the animals, reinforcing handwriting skills.
African Grasslands Animals Word Work
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African Grasslands Animals Word Work

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the African Grasslands shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is then a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals. The final sheet is an answer sheet so children can check their own answers.
Baby Animals Word Search and Labelling
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Baby Animals Word Search and Labelling

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Here are 10 baby animals for children to find in a word search grid. An answer sheet is included. Baby animals include cygnets, goslings, kids and piglets. There is a sheet where children can mark off the animals as they find them. This sheet can be laminated and then reused to save paper / printing. There is also a labelling sheet where children name and label 6 of the colour baby animals.
For the Love of Animals Poems and Symbols
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For the Love of Animals Poems and Symbols

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This resource features two original engaging poems, each highlighting 10 different animals with simple “dos” and “don’t” phrases to teach children the importance of being gentle and kind to animals. Examples include “Don’t bother the butterflies, let them fly high,” and “Do smile at the sparrows as they soar by.” Each poetry sheet includes animal symbols for children to colour and identify, enhancing their understanding and connection to the animals. The set also comes with a colouring sheet displaying the animals, and both colour and black-and-white flashcards for children to cut, colour, and match. The flashcards can be used as worksheets or cut out, laminated, and used for matching games. Additionally, there is a blank sheet where children can create their own simple version of the poem, encouraging creativity and reinforcing lessons about kindness to animals.
Writing about Animals
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Writing about Animals

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A set of colour and black and white flashcards showing 6 animals. These can be used as flashcards, display or visual aids. Children can use the worksheets to write or dictate sentences about animals. A wordbank is included. There are colour and black and white versions of the worksheets.
We are Animals Slide Show or Posters
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We are Animals Slide Show or Posters

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Show this on the smart board for a lesson starter on animals or phonics. 8 animals with their initial sounds. A great speaking and listening activity for early learners. The pictures can be used as posters too.
20 Animals that begin with the Letter B
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20 Animals that begin with the Letter B

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A poster showing 20 animals beginning with the letter B. 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.
Puppies and Kittens and other Baby Animals
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Puppies and Kittens and other Baby Animals

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A set of worksheets for children finding out about baby animals. There are 6 baby animals with photos and pictures for the children to colour in. There is a sheet where children can draw the animals or write the words and they can either underline or draw around the correct adult animal on each sheet.
Animals Spelling with Capital Letters
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Animals Spelling with Capital Letters

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15 pages of animals to colour in and write their names using the jumbled letters. Children can trace around the letters and then put them in the correct order to make the animal names.
Water Loving Animals Worksheets
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Water Loving Animals Worksheets

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A set of worksheets for your topic on Animals, Water, or Water Animals. There are 6 animals with photos and then activities: Name and colour pictures of the animals Draw the animals Colour and label the animals Finally an animal doodle colouring picture where children can also count how many of each animal there are.
Animals Colouring Book from A to Z
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Animals Colouring Book from A to Z

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A colouring book for EYFS or KS1. Each letter of the alphabet has a colour picture and animals to colour in. There is a colour poster for every 4 letters and the final 2 - Y and Z. Links with Phonics, the Alphabet and any Animal topic.
Insects and Small Animals Writing Frames KS1
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Insects and Small Animals Writing Frames KS1

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3 writing frames for children with colour pictures. Each frame shows colour insects or small animals around the outside. On the inside, there is space for childrens writing or drawing on your topic of animals, insects, bugs or animals. Sheet 1 - A lined centre frame where children can make a list or write sentences or a short story. Sheet 2 - Boxes in the centre for children to write the names of 12 insects or animals and /or, draw them. Sheet 3- A blank centre box for children to write in, draw or paste into.