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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 Talk about 2D Shapes
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Let's Talk about 2D Shapes

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4 activity sheets are included here showing 2D shapes. Sheet 1 shows 12 colour picture cards to name and talk about. Duplicate, print and cut and match. Sheet 2 shows the same pictures as sheet 1 in black and white. Children can colour these in and / or cut and match to the colour pictures. Sheet 3 shows all the shapes for children to name, label and colour in. Sheet 4 has a box for each shape that children can read the names and draw in. (The boxes here are shuffled and thus in a different order than the previous ones). Useful for children learning their shapes and colours and those pupils learning English.
Counting and Ordering Shape from 1 to 10
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Counting and Ordering Shape from 1 to 10

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3 worksheets where children count the shapes/symbols and match them to the number words. Then they can cut out the shape cards and order them from 1 to 10. There is a blank template at the end where children can paste their shape cards into or draw their own.
20 Shapes to Find in Colour and B&W
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20 Shapes to Find in Colour and B&W

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2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other in black and white. Each sheet shows 20 2D and 3D shapes for children to identify, find, tick off on the list. Sheet 2 can be coloured in. Children could match the colours or use their own. Sheet 1 could be laminated and children could mark off the shapes as they find them with dry markers. The resource links shape with reading, close observation and colour.
2D Colour Shape Poster Collection KS1
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2D Colour Shape Poster Collection KS1

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A set of colour 2D shape posters showing rectangles, hearts, diamonds, squares, triangles, circles, ovals, hexagons, pentagons and octagon pictures. These are useful for classroom display, the maths corner, speaking and listening and a host of other maths linked activities e.g. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Children find objects in the classroom that match the shapes on the posters. Shape Sorting Game: Children sort objects or pictures into groups based on the shapes shown in the posters. Shape Memory Match: Have a memory match game using cards that have the shapes from the posters. Shape Artwork: Provide children with art materials to create their own artwork based on the shapes. Interactive Shape Wall: Turn the posters into an interactive wall where children can add objects or drawings that correspond to each shape. Guess the Shape: Play a guessing game where you describe a shape from the posters without naming it, and the children have to guess which shape it is. Laminate the posters and they can be reused.
Heart Shape Colour and Pattern Work
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Heart Shape Colour and Pattern Work

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3 activities for children based on 2D heart shapes. Sheet 1 shows 10 sets of hearts. Children use the 3 colours shown for each set of hearts and make as many different patterns as they can by colouring in the white hearts. Sheet 2 is for children to choose their own colours and make 3 sets of hearts. Sheet 3 shows rows of 4 hearts. Children choose 4 different colours to make these patterns.
Exploring 3D Shape Cubes with Colour KS1
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Exploring 3D Shape Cubes with Colour KS1

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This ‘Exploring 3D Shapes with Colours for KS1’ resource is an interactive, hands-on learning experience that supports learning of 3D shapes, particularly cubes,colour and pattern recognition. By engaging with a variety of activities, from building, colouring to puzzle solving, children will develop essential skills like problem-solving and spatial awareness. Sheet 1 is a planning sheet with 5 suggested ideas for using the resources. Sheets 2,3 and 4 are colour posters showing cube patterns for children to recreate. Sheet 5 is a large colour cube made up of smaller cubes - children can recreate the cube. Sheet 6 is a black and white version of the large cube. There are 3 worksheets for children to copy and recreate patterns. Finally there is a template of cubes that children can cut out and use in a variety of ways. The resource can form the basis of a lesson, make up a unit of work, or just dip in and out for 3D shape worksheets.
Number Shapes to cut, match and order
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Number Shapes to cut, match and order

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An EYFS or KS1 resource linked to numbers from one to twelve. Page 1 shows colour number shapes with words and numerals for children to cut and match. Page 2 is the same as page 1 but in black and white. Children can colour these in. Pages 3,4,5 and 6 each have three number shapes showing words and numerals in black and white. Pages 7,8.9 and 10 are the sames as 3,4 , 5,6 but in colour. Finally page 11 is a shape template in black and white showing 6 shapes. Children can add their own number words, numerals and colours. Can be used as visual aids, added to displays or activities for sorting, matching and ordering.
Know your 2D Shapes Assessment Sheets
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Know your 2D Shapes Assessment Sheets

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5 assessment or revision worksheets for children based on 4 2D shapes: circle, square, rectangle and triangle. Sheet 1 shows objects that are shaped like the 4 shapes for children to identify, talk about and colour in. Sheet 2 asks children to trace the 4 shapes. Sheet 3 is for children to count out the appropriate number of each shape and colour them in. Sheet 4 - children are required to draw a given number of shapes. Sheet 5 gives children the opportunity to write the shape words.
Shape Sorting Inset Puzzles
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Shape Sorting Inset Puzzles

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A shape sorting game or activity to make or use as worksheets. 5 2D shape sorting insets to cut and laminate. Sets of colour shapes are included to also cut out and laminate. Children can match the shapes to the outlines or / and colour in /or write the name of the shapes.
Maths Basic Symbol Starter Pack Send KS1
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Maths Basic Symbol Starter Pack Send KS1

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A set of time saving symbols for using with SEND pupils or KS1 as visual aids. The set includes 210 symbols on 14 boards. Use as boards or cut out for individual cards to laminate and velcro onto your own boards or pupils’s individual communication boards. There are colour and black and white versions of the symbols. Enlarge for flashcards or add to maths displays. The set includes numbers to 20, colours, shapes, size, order, time and capacity symbols. Useful for maths teachers and teaching assistants, parents and cover teachers.
Fun Bingo Games with Times Tables KS1
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Fun Bingo Games with Times Tables KS1

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A fun and interactive way to practice and consolidate times tables for KS1. A great way to wind down ready for the end of term too! There is a set of instructions, 12 different Bingo cards which are colour coded and a set of times tables cards. You can differentiate the game for more or less able children. Children can play in pairs or teams for even more enjoyment. A useful end of term tool also to assess children’s learning of multiplication tables.
8 Maths Games with Tumbling Towers for KS1
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8 Maths Games with Tumbling Towers for KS1

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8 Tumbling Towers Maths games for the KS1 classroom. These are a fun way to teach and reinforce foundational maths skills. Games include recognition of numbers up to 12, 2D shape, basic addition and subtraction, counting and matching numbers and pictures, and, matching number words and pictures. Each activity idea has objectives, suggested resources and activity instructions and steps. Once you have your tumbling tower blocks, stickers and markers, you need little else which is a great time saver for teachers.
Weather Counting to 10 With Symbols
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Weather Counting to 10 With Symbols

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This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Weather. 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 five pictures related to weather such as sunny, snowmen and rainy. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture symbols. There are also cards displaying the names such as boots, mittens and snowmen. 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 weather related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Seasons, Winter, Weather, Number with Reading and Writing. Boardmaker licenced
Feelings Counting Activity with Symbols
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Feelings Counting Activity with Symbols

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This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on FEELINGS. 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 five pictures related to feelings, such as worried, happy, sad and excited. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture symbols on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying feeling words such as worried, miserable and angry. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate picture symbols. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own feeling related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Feelings with Ourselves, Number with Reading and Writing. Boardmaker licenced.
Animals Stand Up Card Fun  KS1
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Animals Stand Up Card Fun KS1

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This lesson uses the “Stand Up Animal Card Fun” resource to engage Key Stage 1 children in a creative exploration of symmetry linked to animals. There are 10 animal card templates included and a lesson plan for using the resource effectively. By cutting out and folding animal-themed cards, children will enhance their fine motor skills and understanding of how symmetrical designs work. They will colour and decorate their cards, allowing for personal expression while reinforcing the concept of symmetry. The activity culminates in a fun exhibition or use of the cards for special occasions, making learning interactive and meaningful.
Ordering Cards  for EYFS and KS1
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Ordering Cards for EYFS and KS1

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10 sets of 3 Ordering Cards per slide to show on the Smart board and discuss or make into flashcards for children to sort, make into sets and order. There is a blank template included at the end.
One, Two, Three, Four Five Number Rhyme EYFS
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One, Two, Three, Four Five Number Rhyme EYFS

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A popular number rhyme to share with your children. Let them count the fish as you go along. There are 2 activity sheets: Colour and count the fish. Sort into 2 types. Colour and cut out the fish and order from 1 to 10.
Maths Talk PPT KS1 and EYFS
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Maths Talk PPT KS1 and EYFS

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A 10 slide Power Point for KS1 or EYFS to encourage use of maths vocabulary, thinking skills and speaking and listening. It covers measures and positional vocabulary. Each slide has 4 pictures on and each picture asks a question e.g. Which is the largest? What time is it? Where is the bottom / top? Which is the sharpest? This is a great class activity as well as a visual aid or display pictures. It also works well if you cut out and laminate the cards and use these in discussion groups or on a 1 to 1 basis.