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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.
Nature Themed Counting to 12 PPT and Activity
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Nature Themed Counting to 12 PPT and Activity

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This resource has a nature theme and is great to show on the Smart Board for children learning to count to 12. There are two pictures on each slide but you can alter these around if you prefer. The images are lovely as they have a fabric feel to them and could stimulate collage work or sewing with felt or materials. The activity included shows all 12 pictures which children can cut out and paste in order on the number sheet provided.
Catch Phrase Game with a Maths / Number Theme
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Catch Phrase Game with a Maths / Number Theme

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This game is along the theme of maths or number sayings or phrases. 40 pictorial popular catch phrases or sayings to encourage thinking skills and speaking and listening skills. There are 4 catch phrases on each page. It is fun to work against the clock! Children can work in pairs or teams to try to work out the answers. An answer sheet is provided for them to mark off. Cut out the cards and laminate for a game you can keep and reuse. As an extra activity children can research and write the meanings of the phrases.
Talking about Measures KS1
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Talking about Measures KS1

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5 worksheets to talk about measures with your children. Children read the word cards e.g. young and then draw a picture of someone younger. Young Near Old Tasty Hairy Small Large Long Fast Wide Thin Tall Bright Soft Flat Light Cute Cold Warm Angry
Addition to 20 with Playing Cards PowerPoint Game
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Addition to 20 with Playing Cards PowerPoint Game

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A fun way to count up to 20, adding 2 numbers together with playing cards. The PPT is animated so press the key or use a switch and the playing cards will appear. In this format, you can change the cards around to make as many combinations as you want. There are 14 slides with 2 styles of playing cards indicated by red or blue backs or covers.
Adding 3 Numbers to 20 with a Space Theme
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Adding 3 Numbers to 20 with a Space Theme

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A maths resource where children write and add together 3 numbers to make a given number in each rocket. Sheet 1 shows rockets with numbers to 10. Sheet 2 shows rockets with numbers from 10 to 20. Sheet 3 is a template that you can use to make more of your own.
My Weekly Diary Writing Frames
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My Weekly Diary Writing Frames

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A set of writing frames from Monday to Sunday for children to use e.g. in diary writing, recounts, writing weather reports and many more applications. Page 1 is for children to write the days of the week and any notes they have. Children can write the date on each of the days of the week writing frames too.
Adding 5 Numbers to 20 with a Space Theme
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Adding 5 Numbers to 20 with a Space Theme

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2 worksheets with a Space Theme and border. Each shows astronauts juggling 5 numbers in Space. Children add the numbers and write the answers on the astronauts space suits. Page 1 shows numbers to 10. Page 2 shows numbers to 20. Page 3 is a template for you or the children to make your own.
Handy Times Tables Aids from 1 to 12
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Handy Times Tables Aids from 1 to 12

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A set of times table cards on phone outlines from 1 to 12 times tables. Make useful aids by printing onto thin card, cutting out and punching a hole in the white dots. Insert a key ring, split pin or treasury tag to make a book /tables fan.
What's in a Name? Using a Code Activity Ideas
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What's in a Name? Using a Code Activity Ideas

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This activity introduces children to using numbers to make an alphabet code. Children work out the value of each letter of the alphabet and then using addition, work out a total for each of the names. There are 2 names for each letter of the alphabet shown on the first worksheet. There is a grid for children to write the numbers under the names and an answer sheet to check if they are correct. There are some lesson or activity ideas provided on the final page for literacy and maths activities. Numbers involved are up to 101 and then using a calculator over 100.
Memory Recall Numbers 0 to 9 PPT
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Memory Recall Numbers 0 to 9 PPT

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Here is a fun memory game for children to see if they can recognise numbers, remember their sequence and record what they recall. It starts off easy with numbers in order 0 to 9 and then goes to sequences of 3, 4 and 5 numbers. The last slide is all the numbers in a different order. There is a recording sheet added for children to use. Edit the PPT to suit your pupils. To play - click and each number will appear and then the whole sequence on that slide. You can go at whatever speed you want giving children chance to get the idea and then memorise the numbers. SEND pupils may benefit from having the colours to help them.
5 Telling and Writing the Time Worksheets KS1 / KS2
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5 Telling and Writing the Time Worksheets KS1 / KS2

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Worksheets where children recognise and write the times in different ways in the spaces underneath the clocks and watches and the column at the side. Clocks include those with Roman Numerals and times using minutes, half hours and hours. Sheet 4 gives space for children to add the hands of the clocks and watches to make the times. Sheet 5 is a template for you or the children to make your own time worksheets.
Number Nonsense Rhymes to 10
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Number Nonsense Rhymes to 10

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This activity links numbers and rhymes for KS1. 2 number nonsense rhymes with numbers 1 to 10. Children read the rhymes, count the objects and match to the number words and then colour the pictures. There is also a template for children to make up their own nonsense rhymes.
Telling the Time Cards at KS1
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Telling the Time Cards at KS1

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This versatile resource is designed to support teachers in teaching time to Key Stage 1 students. The set includes four different types of clock faces on ‘camera’ cards, allowing children to practice time-telling skills. The clock faces are presented in a clear and engaging manner, making it easy for young learners to understand and interact with them. Activity Ideas: Explore a range of real clocks including wall clocks, alarm clocks, watches, digital clocks and roman numeral clocks. Display a clock face card on the board and have students identify the time. This can be done as a whole class activity or in small groups. This resource supports o’clock, half past and quarter past the hour. There are blank templates for you to extend further. Create Your Own Clock: Use card circles, students create their own clock faces. They can choose a style they prefer and add the times using markers, stickers, or other materials. This hands-on activity will help them develop a deeper understanding of how different clock faces represent time. Time Matching: Print and cut out multiple sets of the clock face cards. Have students work in pairs or small groups to match the different clock faces showing the same time. This activity encourages collaboration and reinforces their time-telling skills. Cut out the camera cards, laminate and add to the maths table with dry markers. Boardmaker licenced for symbol use.
Time and Estimating Time  Intervals
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Time and Estimating Time Intervals

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A fun practical lesson linked to Time Detectives and Time for KS1 children and SEND pupils. There is a planning sheet with Learning Objectives, resources, activity suggestions and assessment ideas. There are 3 pages of colour task cards using symbols. Boardmaker licenced. There are 3 recording sheets showing all the tasks. Children work in pairs, estimating the time the tasks might take, carrying out the tasks and recording the actual time. Cut out and laminate the task cards for durability and for reuse. Ensure you have the equipment you need handy for each task such as a drum, a book, a pair of shoes, a bucket and spade etc.
Time Detectives Resource Bundle KS1
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Time Detectives Resource Bundle KS1

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A bundle of resources on the theme of Time Detectives for KS1 children and suitable for SEND pupils. Linked to History, Mathematics (number and time) and Literacy. A collection of stimulating ideas, flashcards, worksheets and planning to enhance your topic. The resources include pictures and symbols. Boardmaker licenced.
Time Detectives 12 Task Cards KS1
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Time Detectives 12 Task Cards KS1

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12 cross curricular task cards for children to choose from or work through connected to their topic on Time Detectives, History or Time. Each of the task cards can be worked on in pairs, individually or in groups. Examples are: Write a letter to the Future You. Listen to a famous speech such as the moon landing. Make a timeline or time capsule. Interview a grandparent. Link this resource with others in this set including a Bundle of Resources on Time Detectives. The final page has 2 Time Detective pictures that children could use for their topic book covers or add to your weekly timetable or displays. Cut and laminate the resources for durability and reuse. Useful too, for homework tasks.
Addition Nought and Crosses Game KS1
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Addition Nought and Crosses Game KS1

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A fun interactive game for KS1 children following the same game rules as a traditional tic tac toe or noughts and crosses game. The resource includes a planning sheet with resources, preparation and instructions for the game. There is a planning sheet, 2 sets of cards, noughts and crosses cards. There are 4 board games with addition sums for children working on numbers up to 10. These can be changed depending on the ability of your children.
Geometric Patterns and Planned Activities
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Geometric Patterns and Planned Activities

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A fun approach to pattern and shape where children have the opportunity to learn about geometric shapes, improve their memory and counting skills whilst fostering creativity. Page 1 is a planning sheet with 10 suggestions for using the geometric pattern cards. Activities include pattern recognition, matching games, creating new patterns, sorting, identifying shapes, sequencing and symmetry. There are then 16 geometric black and white pattern cards, with 2 per page. Use as worksheets, flashcards, for games, colouring, pencil control and inspiration for pattern making. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. Use as a lesson, unit of work or resource to dip in and out of.
Data Handling with Pumpkins KS1/EYFS
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Data Handling with Pumpkins KS1/EYFS

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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.
Data Handling with Tennis Ball Characters
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Data Handling with Tennis Ball Characters

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This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of Tennis Ball characters 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 Tennis Ball characters have blue eyes, how many wearing Pirate hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each Tennis Ball character on the sheet, matching black-and-white Tennis Ball characters and colouring them in to make them the same. Cut, duplicate and laminate the character cards for more matching and sorting games. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their Tennis related experiences. This resource links in with Sports.