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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.
New Year 2024 Number Activity
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New Year 2024 Number Activity

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A free resource for young children linked to Maths and the New Year. Children can colour in the numbers, cut and order on sheet 1. Duplicate sheet 2 for matching numbers and sequencing. On sheet 3 children can write their own numbers or make number characters.
Sorting Cards Curved and Straight Lines
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Sorting Cards Curved and Straight Lines

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This resource aims to make learning about shapes an interactive, fun, and comprehensive experience for young children, laying a solid foundation for their understanding of geometry and the world around them. Materials Included: Curved Shapes and Lines Cards: A set of 5 sheets each showing 12 colour cards with items with curved lines, straight lines, or shapes. These can be used to discuss the concept of curves and lines in both natural and man-made objects. Activity Worksheet: A final worksheet that allows children to draw or paste pictures of items with curved, straight, or mixed lines and shapes. This worksheet can serve as a review of the concepts learned. Instructions for Use: Cutting and Sorting: Begin by cutting out the cards on each of the five pages. Laminate them for durability if desired. Categorization Activities: Use the cards to engage children in sorting activities. They can sort by type of line (curved vs. straight), by shape, or by whether the object is natural or man-made. Matching Game: Duplicate the cards for a matching game, encouraging children to find pairs of similar shapes or lines. Shape Recognition: Use the shapes-only cards to focus on pure shape recognition, discussing sides, angles, and properties. Creative Application: Utilize the worksheet for children to apply what they’ve learned by drawing or pasting in items that match the discussed categories. Field Trip: If possible, organize a short walk or field trip around the school to identify shapes in the real world, enhancing the connection between the lesson and everyday life.
Count to 8 with Easter Eggs
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Count to 8 with Easter Eggs

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Show this counting activity on the Smart Board and/or print off the sheets for children to use in their counting/number lessons. Count, colour, cut and order Easter Eggs from 1 to 8. There are also 2 outline egg shapes for children to draw their own cartoon eggs.
Numbers 1 to 5 Fun Card Matching Game
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Numbers 1 to 5 Fun Card Matching Game

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A card game to cut out, laminate and have fun learning to count and match with. There are groups of objects from 1 to 5. There are also sets of each number , each with a different design. Children can count and match the objects to 5 with the numbers. Children can make sets of the different designs of each number to 5.
Finding out about Symmetry at KS1
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Finding out about Symmetry at KS1

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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.
Let's Learn to Tell the Time
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Let's Learn to Tell the Time

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Here is a poster showing clock faces, watches and types of clocks to discuss or use as a stimulus for children to make their own. There are 12 clocks for children to read the time from and write in different ways. There are 12 cartoon outline clock faces with multiple uses and 1 large clock face.
Number Dominoes Game 1 - 10
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Number Dominoes Game 1 - 10

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Here is a set of dominoes from 1 to 10 for EYFS and KS1 learners. Cut and laminate for number games, matching, ordering and tracing. There are 26 pages with 4 dominoes per page. There are some blanks for you to use or for children to write in.
Battleship Game
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Battleship Game

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A fun way to teach grid referencing linking to Geography, Literacy and Maths. Here are two versions of the popular game Battleships - one easier, one harder. The aim of the game is for team or pupil 1 to hide battleships on their grid. Team or pupil 2 tries to locate them suggesting grid references. If they get a ‘hit’, they cover their grid referenced with a hit symbol- ‘Kapow’, ‘Boo’, etc or a colour counter. They can add a different colour counter to indicate a miss keeping track of the references they have already suggested. There are 2 colour boards Numbers to 4 and letters a - d. Numbers to 7 and letters a - g. There are blank grids included for you or pupils to make their own personalised games. There are colour battleships included for cutting out and black and white ones for colouring in . There are colour symbols for the hits e.g. Zap and Pow. Print onto card and laminate for durability and reusable games.
Can you tell me the Time please? PPT
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Can you tell me the Time please? PPT

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A power point presentation for use when teaching children the time. This one shows o’clock, but can be altered by turning the clock hands for any times you want. The question and answer is animated and these appear on a click of the key or use of a switch: ‘Can you tell me the time please?’ ‘It’s three o’clock’. The final page is a clock template for children to make their own. Print these on card and laminate. Add split pins for the hands. Children can then make the times indicated on the PPT.
Easter Egg Symmetry
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Easter Egg Symmetry

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10 different designs of Easter eggs. The activity is for the children to complete the eggs with a focus on symmetry.
Numerals 0 to 10 cut out cards 2 sizes
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Numerals 0 to 10 cut out cards 2 sizes

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A set of numeral cards in colour from 0 to 10 and a set in black and white. Each sheet shows a colour and black and white card to cut out / colour/match. There is also a sheet showing all the colour cards in a small version and one with all the black and white cards in a small version. These like nice laminated on your displays or you can use them as visual aids /flashcards or worksheets for children to colour in.
What's the Time Mr Wolf? KS1
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What's the Time Mr Wolf? KS1

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A fun approach to learning to tell the time with a game for young children. There are 36 cards each showing different clocks, analog and digital. Show each card and children can read the times. If they find the 12 O’clock card it is dinner time! You could duplicate this card so that it appears more than once!
Symmetry in Nature with Butterflies KS1
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Symmetry in Nature with Butterflies KS1

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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.
Times Tables Work Cards 1-10
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Times Tables Work Cards 1-10

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Sets of times tables work cards for children to work through. Cut and laminate for durability. Each page shows up to 10 x the number.
Time Word Cards for KS1
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Time Word Cards for KS1

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A set of word cards on the theme of time. Cut and use for flashcards or for displays. Laminate for durability.
Let's talk about Measures
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Let's talk about Measures

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A great speaking and listening activity for the Smart board or you can print the slides for group work, reference or display. There are 6 slides showing key words and matching pictures: Small Tall Narrow Weight Time Useful to inspire children to design and make their own poster or word banks.
Telling the Time  Story  KS1
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Telling the Time Story KS1

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This is a story children enjoy about their school day and what happens at 7 different times from getting up to going to bed. Children will be able to listen to the story and share their experiences whilst learning to tell the time. There are 3 activity pages for children to draw, write, sequence and tell the time. A set of picture resources are included for making your own worksheets, and/or for the children to use for their activities. Both EYFS and KS1 will enjoy and identify with this story.
Counting to 12 Game
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Counting to 12 Game

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Cut, count and match game for children learning their numbers from 1 to 12. Laminate for reusable games too.