This resource introduces KS1 pupils to the world of symmetry, pattern, and art offering a multisensory approach to learning. By drawing lines of symmetry and colouring butterfly patterns, children learn symmetry but also explore their artistic skills, understanding how patterns and symmetry play a crucial role in art and design. This resource integrates maths with nature and art, encouraging children to see the connections between different subjects and how they apply to the world around them. What’s Included? 12 different black and white symmetrical butterfly pictures for colouring - 6 on each of the two worksheets. 2 Butterfly and flowers colouring poster sheets. A planning activity guide with instructions and tips on how to use this resource. Suggestions for extension activities to take the learning beyond the classroom.

2 assessment shape sheets for KS1 in colour and in black and white. Sheet 1 - 2D shape including hexagon, pentagon and heart. Sheet 2 - 2D and 3D shape including pyramid, cone and cylinder. Children write the names of the first 3 shapes. Then name and match the the next 4 shapes to ‘real’ objects in the centre box. There is a word bank at the bottom to support children with their spelling.

Fun with frogs and data handling at KS1. The lesson starts with children looking at the colour poster of 18 frogs all wearing different hats. Children observe carefully looking at the frogs eye colour and types of head wear. Sheet 2 asks children to count and record e.g. number of frogs with brown eyes/party hats/work hats. There are 5 questions to answer. Sheet 3 is for children to draw a hat on each of the frogs and label them. Sheet 4 shows frogs in different positions or activities. Children colour the matching frogs to make them the same. Sheet 5 shows 2 writing frames for children to write about frogs or their findings of the data handling activities.

*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. This resource includes colour flashcards of the months of the year with 8 to an A4 page. Cut and laminate these for sorting activities and to add to displays. There is a colour and black and white version of the worksheet where the 12 months are included. These small cards can be cut out and sequenced. The black and white ones can be coloured in. Add to class displays or individual symbol boards. The final page shows a template sheet where children can add their own pictures to the months of the year.

Here are 7 animal faces / worksheets for children to begin to find out about symmetry. All they need are scissors, pencils and a mirror. The animal faces are differentiated as they do get more complex by sheets 6 and 7. Page 8 allows your children to begin to experiment with mirrors and lines of symmetry and gives them the idea of butterfly painting.

There are 4 aisles in this supermarket resource. Each aisle presents colour pictures of the produce on sale. There are 2 worksheets for each aisle. Record how many of each item in the grid. Read and answer the questions related to the produce. Links to speaking and listening, shopping, weights and measures as well as data handling and number. Children can present their data / findings in the form of graphs, charts, tables or pictograms. You could extend yourself, by adding prices to produce and linking to money.

3 Toys colour worksheets for children learning to count to 20 and to write their numbers. The worksheets are also in black and white. There is a blank template included for you or your children to use.

A 2D shape activity using hexagons. There are colour and black and white versions included here. The 4 types of sheets show one hexagon, two hexagons joined, three hexagons and a completed pattern on the final sheet. Children can cut out the 2D hexagons and copy or make their own tessellating patterns.

This is a writing frame that children can use to inspire them to write about anything. Here the focus is on the months of the year - there is a blank frame that children can use to fill out the months of the year. They can add in how many days are in each month. The second sheet already has the months filled in for differentiation. Children can write in the shapes, add relevant words or pictures to denote each month. They could also add in celebrations such as Easter and Birthdays. There is also a worked example where pictures have been filled in for each month. Discuss this with the children before they start to give them some ideas. These posters make a lovely months of the year display when completed.

A set of challenge cards for your KS1 pupils. Great for early finishers, wet play or home work. Cut and laminate and use over again with dry markers. Or add to your maths/writing corner/table with paper and pens. Continue your collection and you could store them in a small file index box. Activities include: colour, shape, estimation, addition, making sets, describing shape and size. Links to literacy: reading, writing and speaking and listening.

Children fill in the missing numbers on these snakes. Odd numbers and even numbers to 15 and numbers from 15 to 1. Numbers up to 30. Colour and black and white versions of this resource are included. Blank templates are also included for you to write your own number sequences in.

This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of pumpkins wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many pumpkins have green eyes, how many wearing party hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each pumpkin on the sheet and matching black-and-white pumpkins and colouring them in to make them the same. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their pumpkin-related experiences. Resource links to Halloween.

This activity is suitable for EYFS and KS1. It allows children to make personal connections to the days of the week, helping them to remember the names and order more easily. It also promotes creativity and presentation skills. By associating days with specific activities or events, students gain a practical understanding of how days function in their daily lives. It can also enhance their understanding of sequential order and time concepts. Resources include: Planning Sequencing days of the week flashcards to cut and order A worksheet / Day Diary, for each day of the week A sample worksheet to give children an idea of filling in the the ‘Day Diaries’.

4 sets of different colour trucks for children to cut, count, order and match from 1 to 5. They will need to look carefully at the size, shape and number of wheels when matching encouraging close observation and discussion. Duplicate and laminate for more matching games and a reusable activity.

4 worksheets showing 10 pictures for children to count and write the numbers underneath. Black and white versions are included. Links to the themes: Oceans and Seas, Water, Animals or Sea Creatures.

An EYFS / KS1 Data Handling Activity linked to Science. 4 pages of colour cards for children to name, sort and classify including: Nature Animals Foods There is also a blank template for you to use for drawing, pasting or adding more of your own pictures.

A KS1 resource linked to shopping and money up to £50.00 The first page shows a range of things for sale at the garden centre with prices. Page 2 shows a shopping list for each member of the family - mum, dad and Jenny. Children write down the cost of each item. Then they add the cost of each list together to get the total money spent at the garden centre. Page 3 is a template for you to use however you want. Page 4 - each member of the family has £20 to spend. Children write down what each member buys - they have to buy things that are different to their family members. Link with literacy and the children could write about their trip to the garden centre.

Time cards for teaching O’clock, half past, quarter to and quarter past.

3 worksheets in black and white. 1- complete the picture 2 - draw half a picture or shape and ask a friend to complete it 3 - draw a quarter of a picture or shape and ask a friend to complete it

3 colour sets of ice cream cards to cut out and match based on numbers 1 to 6.