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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.
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.
Count to 3 Early Years 8 Worksheets
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Count to 3 Early Years 8 Worksheets

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8 worksheets for children learning to count to 3 and recognise numerals to 3. Children count and match cars, fruit, toys, houses, animals, shoes and balls. The final sheet asks children to count the candles on the cakes up to 3 and match to the children.
All round Circles Display and Activities
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All round Circles Display and Activities

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This is a resource which works very well as a display and doubles up for shape activities. There is a colour poster showing 25 different circle shaped objects that children may be familiar with - linking shape to real world. There is a template included for children to draw their own objects within circles. Each picture shape is duplicated with 2 to a page. This is a useful matching activity as well as encouraging speaking and listening. Shape pictures include: types of balls, food items, signs and coins. Extend the activity with children looking around the school or classroom for circular objects and taking pictures. These can also be made into collages or posters.
Number Fun with Ice Creams KS1
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Number Fun with Ice Creams KS1

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Children will have fun with this number activity. They can work individually or with partners. There is a question sheet which can be read to the children, or they can read it themselves and answer the questions. Page 1 shows black and white ice creams with numbers on them. Page 2 is the question sheet asking children to think, observe, count, add and subtract, find odd numbers, as well as use a colour code. Page 3 is the ice cream template from page 1 but there are no numbers. Children fill in their own numbers. Numbers are within 10 but these can be differentiated and other questions added accordingly. Extend by asking children to carry out a favourite ice cream survey.
Happy Birthday Counting Fun Numbers to 7
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Happy Birthday Counting Fun Numbers to 7

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Children will have fun counting these birthday candles and balloons and matching them to the numbers and number words. The cards can be cut out and used to order and match or each page makes a stand alone worksheet. There is a colour and black and white sheet of the birthday cake cards and the same for the birthday balloons. Included also, is a template the children can draw in or paste pictures of the balloons or cakes into.
I Can Count Apples to 10
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I Can Count Apples to 10

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12 colour cards on 2 worksheets where children count the apples on the trees and write the numbers in the boxes. Use as 2 worksheets or cut out the cards, laminate and add to your number corner with dry markers.
Make a Shape Robot
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Make a Shape Robot

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2 (2D) shape robots for children to cut and make. The resource shows the 2 colour robots and then a set of shapes for children to cut out and make into robots. Use card for printing and split pins for moving parts to the robots.
Using Money Kim's Holiday Shopping List
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Using Money Kim's Holiday Shopping List

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This is a money activity where children count up to £68 in pounds. Kim is going on holiday and has written her shopping list. Children use the visual price list to help them work out how much money Kim will need altogether. Page 2 shares Kim’s story and gives space for children to work out their answers.
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.
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.
Food List Writing and Sorting Activity
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Food List Writing and Sorting Activity

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A KS1 resource linked to food, writing and sorting. Sheet 1 is a poster showing a variety of food and drinks. Share the poster and talk about the pictures - you could link to healthy eating. (Children could make their own posters). Sheet 2 is for children to draw the pictures themselves or cut and paste. (Children could put these into alphabetic order or order of preference). Sheet 3 is for children to write a list. They could add pictures to this. Sheet 4 asks the children to sort the foods into 7 different categories - there will be some overlap and repetition here.
Count to 15 on Sports Shirts
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Count to 15 on Sports Shirts

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A counting and ordering activity for children learning their numbers up to 15. Sheet 1 shows the colour shirts to 15. Children can trace the numbers, cut and order the shirts. Sheet 2 is the same as sheet 1 but in black and white. Sheet 3 is a template of shirts that children can use to write their own numbers and /or design their own shirts. Sheet 4 shows 2 large shirt templates.
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.
Ducks Counting and Matching Game EYFS KS1
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Ducks Counting and Matching Game EYFS KS1

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A fun game for young children that can be differentiated from counting and adding small numbers together to adding up to 36. There are different ways of using the resources. Activity 1 Share page 1 and work through together with the children so they understand the process. Then children can complete page 2 on their own, or in pairs. Here they say how many ducks they see on the ponds and add up the numbers using the colour duck key. Page 3 is a template so that the children can add their own colours to the duck key. Add their own ducks to the pond and then work out the answers to the questions. Activity 2 Page 4 is a set of colour duck cards. Duplicate these and cut them out to play matching games, snap, pairs and colour sorting. Page 5 is a pond for children to colour in and add ducks of their own. Page 6 are outline black and white ducks for the children to colour in how they want. They could cut these out and add them to the pond. Extend by making a class pond collage where all the children can add their own duck. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Number Character Flashcards 0 to 9
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Number Character Flashcards 0 to 9

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A set of colour flashcards showing number characters and corresponding amounts of animals for each number. The numbers and animals are on a blackboard background. There are 3 sets of cards, small, medium and large. Laminate and use for number work, wall displays or your maths corner. Sheet 1 can be used as an activity where children cut out the cards and order them from 0 to 9 or backwards.
Adding to 20 with Dominoes
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Adding to 20 with Dominoes

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A counting game where children count the numbers on each tile and add them together. This works well as a mental maths starter encouraging ‘maths talk’. Children could work against the clock for added interest and motivation. Another activity idea is for children to find matching tiles of ‘real’ dominoes and place them onto the sheets. Children can learn how to play dominoes or / and cut out and match the tiles. There are 19 pages with 2 dominoes on each. There is a template included at the end for you to make more of your own.
Number Handwriting and Counting  1 to 10
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Number Handwriting and Counting 1 to 10

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10 number worksheets for EYFS or KS1 children learning their numbers to 10. Each sheet encourages children to form numbers and number words and count the corresponding objects up to number 10. Links to handwriting, fine motor control as well as numbers and counting.
4 Festive Gift Boxes to Make
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4 Festive Gift Boxes to Make

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4 designs of Christmas gift boxes for children to cut out and assemble. They also make lovely tree decorations. Just add string. Print onto thin card or paste onto thin card for best results. Cut off any tabs that the children may not need. Add a chocolate and some tissue and the children have a little gift to take home.
Adding 3 Numbers to 12 Worksheets
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Adding 3 Numbers to 12 Worksheets

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3 worksheets showing 6 sets of 3 numbers. Children can add these together. They can use blocks to help them, or a calculator. More advanced activities include multiplying the 3 numbers and finding out which set is the largest on each page. There is a template sheet included where the teacher or children could add 3 numbers of their own within 12 or over, depending on the objective. The circles are colour coded to assist children e.g. all zeros are coloured in red.
Christmas Shape Sorting Sheets for KS1
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Christmas Shape Sorting Sheets for KS1

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6 black and white worksheets where children can sort shapes. 3 sheets have Christmas pictures included and 3 are 2D shapes. There is a colour answer sheet for each of the 6 sheets. Links with shape, number, celebrations and Christmas.