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.
A set of resources related to measures and teaching vocabulary.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.
Page 1 is a poster on measures to talk about and then children can colour it in.
Pages 2,3,4 are worksheets where children write the words for each symbol / picture e.g. short and tall or hot and cold.
The final page is a word wall that children can use to support their writing.
Boardmaker licenced.
“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape.
Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills.
The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words.
To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas:
Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find.
Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class.
Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children.
Boardmaker licenced.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Winter. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes black and white pictures of things you might see in winter, such as scarves, snowmen, reindeer, jackets and boots. Children count the objects and cut out the pictures. They can colour in the pictures.
There are matching number cards for each winter picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the winter pictures on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names of the objects. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own winter pictures or pasting winter pictures in sequence.
Links Winter and Number with Reading and Writing.
Link Number work with the Festive Season with this counting and matching game from 1 to 6.
There is a colour version and a black and white version that children can colour in themselves.
Children can cut out and match the cards showing things related to Christmas such as a snowman, 4 candy canes and 6 bells.
There are number cards included and a blank sheet with 6 boxes that children can paste into or draw in.
Boardmaker Licenced.
An activity linked to numbers to 12, months of the year and handwriting.
Children can cut out the colour cards showing numbers 1 to 12, the months of the year and a picture for each month.
They can match these and sequence.
The fourth sheet is black and white and gives children the opportunity to consolidate their learning and to trace over the months of the year.
Boardmaker licenced.
Cut and laminate for matching games.
A set of colour coded flashcards to support Measures and linked to Sorting and Matching for SEND, EYFS and KS1.
There are 8 sheets, each with 6 flashcards. 3 are yellow (indicating small) and 3 are blue (indicating large).
SEND pupils will be familiar with symbols and this will support their learning.
Boardmaker Licenced.
Cut out the flashcards and children can use these for speaking and listening, sorting and matching.
Measures: In the context of measures, large and small are fundamental concepts that help children understand size, scale, and quantity. These are basic mathematical concepts that are crucial for understanding measurement, comparison, and spatial awareness.
For example, children learn to measure and compare objects to determine which is larger or smaller, an essential skill in mathematics.
The final page of the resource is a black and white template. Children can draw 3 large objects and 3 small objects and this will assess their learning and understanding.
A set of 9 engaging black-and-white activity sheets designed for Early Years and Key Stage 1 learners.
Includes activities like matching hands to gloves, labelling by size, and sorting into categories like large, medium, and small.
Vocabulary concepts such as “most,” “least,” “pairs,” “tallest,” and “shortest” are reinforced.
A customizable template for teachers is also provided to create their own sheets. Perfect for developing sorting, categorisation, and comparison skills.
Engage young learners in improving number recognition and writing skills with this SEND-friendly tracing activity. Each page focuses on a single number (0–10), featuring: Numbers for tracing.
Fun characters on each page to spark interest.
A blank bottle is included as a template for teachers or children.
Perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners, including those with special educational needs, to practice handwriting and build confidence in numbers.
Cut out and laminate the number bottles for reuse and durability. They make a great addition to the number or writing corner too.
Description:
Pattern Play Bottles is a hands-on, activity featuring 30 bottles, each decorated with unique, colourful patterns. Children can replicate these patterns onto the provided template bottles using crayons, markers, collage or paint. The resource encourages exploration of colour and pattern while fostering artistic expression and concentration.
Objectives:
Enhance pattern recognition and replication skills.
Develop fine motor skills through drawing and painting.
Foster creativity and imaginative thinking by designing new patterns.
Improve memory and observation abilities through visual challenges.
Promote collaboration and sharing ideas in group activities.
There is a sheet that comes with the resource with suggested ideas for using it.
This activity is designed for KS1 children to practice recognising and working with shapes (circles, triangles, and diamonds) and numbers under 20.
Use as a complete lesson or as an assessment tool of learning.
Children will read and follow simple instructions, such as finding shapes with certain numbers, colouring them in specific colours, and performing basic addition and comparison tasks. Children can work together if preferred.
The activity encourages lots of thinking skills e.g. identifying odd and even numbers, comparing values, and following directions.
The activity is interactive, allowing children to share their work, discuss their strategies, and mark each other’s answers.
A completed sheet is provided for reference.
Save this fun cross curricular quiz for Christmas!
Children can mime knocking on the doors to find out who or what is behind them.
Press the mouse / switch to see the door disappear and all is revealed.
There are 20 doors to knock and pictures to find. Add sound effects or use instruments for the knocking and big reveal.
There is a grid with the 20 numbers for children to write or draw what was behind each door.
There is an answer grid which tells you what picture is behind what number door.
You could also print off the pictures and children can find and match them to the screen as you show the PPT.
4 ways to count this Christmas with 3 colour sheets and 1 for children to count and colour themselves.
Numbers up to 10.
Children count and write the number in the boxes below the pictures.
A set of posters for the 12 days of Christmas and your Celebrations topic.
A great classroom frieze and a visual aid for your Christmas topic work or number work.
Each poster shows a number, number words and character or Christmas picture.
3 colouring activities for children with a Christmas theme.
There is a colour poster for each activity
Stockings
Santa’s sacks
Snowy houses
Children use the colour posters to help them colour in the black and white versions.
This encourages careful observation and colour awareness / matching.
Felt pens work well with this activity.
You could also cut out the pictures and make a lovely classroom banner.
Print onto card or laminate and use for making sets and counting activities.
12 delightful colour posters showing numbers from 1 to 12 with a Christmas theme. These make a nice classroom display. Laminate and hang from a washing line for an interactive game or display.
Page 1 shows all 12 pictures on one page. These can be cut out, ordered and matched to the larger versions or pasted into workbooks.
A matching, ordering / sequencing activity with a Christmas theme.
A set of flashcards showing 12 steps to the fully laid table for Christmas tea. There are 2 of each flashcards and these can be matched and sequenced with careful observation.
The first cards show a table with a table cloth and then each card builds up to a fully laid table.
A data handling based fun set of 3 worksheets where children sort and count Santas, Snowmen and Reindeer.
They can write the numbers in the boxes provided.
One to save for Christmas!
This resource makes a great classroom display or hang around the room or hall for bunting.
There is a card for each of the days in December, each displaying a Christmas picture.
Link to maths where children can order the numbers from 1 to 25 or 25 to 1.
Duplicate and children can match the cards.
Link to speaking and listening and children can try to recall and describe what picture goes with which number.
Enlarge and use in an assembly or Christmas production.
There is a blank template included that the teacher can photocopy/print out for each child.
Children can then design their own cards and make a collection for a class display.
A card game for children to cut out and make.
Games include Snap, Pairs, or Sorting games.
Children can find pairs, or sets of 3 matching cards.
They can use the outline colours of green or red to help them as needed.
There are 9 pages of cards to cut out with 3 of each of 2 designs on each one e.g 3 Santas and 3 Santa’s sacks.
Each individual sheet could also be used as a worksheet where children cut and match / make sets of 3 Christmas pictures.
Laminate the cards for durability and for use next Christmas too!
The final page is a template for children to add their own Christmas pictures to.
A simple snap game for Christmas activity week.
Cut out the colour pictures and laminate for durability.
Children can play pairs or snap games.
There are 3 pages with 6 pairs of cards on each one.