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.
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.
A differentiated activity for addition at KS1.
Sheet 1 - add 3 numbers shown on the dice and write the numeral and number word underneath to 10
Sheet 2 - add 3 numbers to 20
Sheet 3 - Blank template showing 10 dice for you to add your own numbers
Sheet 4 - Blank template showing 2 dice for adding 6 numbers
Sheet 5 - Blank template showing 3 dice for adding 9 numbers
Laminate the templates and these can be used over and again with dry wipe pens.
3 sets of number cards from 1 to 10 on 3 different types of balls.
There are 2 sizes - 2 to a page and 10 small ones to a page.
Great for displays, Sports topics and recognising and ordering numbers to 10.
cut and laminate for reuse.
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.
A novel way for children to practice their addition.
The first 3 pages show 6 targets with a central number.
Children add 2 numbers to make the central number.
An example is done for them.
Sheet 4 is a blank template included for you to make your own.
Sheet 5 show 6 targets where children write 3 numbers that make up the central number.
Again, an example is done for them.
Sheet 6 is a blank template for your to make more of your own.
Children can colour in the numbers they write so that all of the sevens for example, are the same colour and all of the threes etc. They can then begin to make out patterns.
A great visual aid for counting to 10, recognising numbers and number words and ordering numbers.
Each page has 2 flashcards and the final page is a template for you or the children to create their own rainbow border cards.
*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.
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.
A set of 48 cards for you to cut out, laminate and use in your writing area or number area. Link the cards to your Space theme.
Each sheet could also be used as a worksheet for children to complete.
Numbers are from 0 to 6 for sheets, expect sheets 3 and 4 where children can be challenged to add the numbers together.
Use dry markers with your laminated cards.
A useful ‘finishing early’ activity for children where they can choose and complete cards.
Activities
Sheets 1 and 2 - write the missing numbers between 1 and 6
Sheets 3 and 4 - add numbers below 6 together
Sheets 5 - trace the dotted lines to write the numbers
Sheet 6 - trace within the lines to write the numbers
Sheets 7 - add the numbers to complete the sequences
Sheet 8- this is a template for you or the children to add your own activity or number sets.
A collection of worksheets for children learning or consolidating numbers from 0 to 10 and/or finding out about number lines.
There are links with handwriting and sequencing numbers as well as number recognition.
Variety: This set includes nine worksheets and a blank template for you or the children to use.
Interactive Matching: Children will enjoy matching the colour numbers to their corresponding positions on the number lines. This process reinforces number recognition but also introduces them to the concept of number lines.
Colouring Fun: For those who love a splash of creativity, there’s a black and white version. Children can colour in the numbers before matching them to the number lines. Children can copy the coloured numbers on the sheets or use their own colour choices.
Diverse Designs: Each of the nine worksheets showcases a different font style or playful number cartoon characters. Designs include curly fonts to numbers with cute little faces and one sheet shows number words.
Target Audience: These worksheets are tailored for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and KS1 (Key Stage 1) children.
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.
An engaging resource designed to make teaching and learning the number 3 fun and interactive for Early Years. There are 10 colour pages, each showcasing 12 activity ideas.
Examples are:
“Put 3 Blocks in Order of Size”: Children can arrange three blocks from smallest to largest, promoting spatial awareness and mathematical understanding.
“Make a Spell with 3 Secret Ingredients”: Children can concoct imaginary potions using three secret ingredients, encouraging imaginative play and counting skills.
“Draw and Colour in 3 Kings”: Children can draw and colour three kings, inspired by stories such as the Three Wise Men, fostering creativity and numeral recognition.
“Make a Dance with 3 Moves”: Children can choreograph a dance routine with three different moves, promoting physical activity and numerical understanding.
“Say Rhymes - 3 Blind Mice”: Children can recite number rhymes reinforcing counting skills and rhythmic patterns.
"Share the Story of the 3 Billy Goats Gruff ": Children can listen to or participate in storytelling sessions featuring classic tales involving the number three, fostering language development and storytelling skills.
“Survey Who Was Born in March, the 3rd Month of the Year”: Children can conduct surveys to find out who in their class / year group, was born in March, exploring calendar concepts and social interaction.
“Create a Picture with 3 Colours”: Children can use three different colours to create artwork, enhancing colour recognition and artistic expression.
“Count 3 Objects in the Environment”: Children can explore their surroundings and count groups of three objects they find, promoting observational skills and numeracy.
Dip in an out of the resource to support early number work, or use as unit of work.
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.
A maths unit of work for EYFS and KS1 which comes with planning for 6 simple activities:
Button Sorting
Button Counting
Button Matching
Button Sequencing
Button Ordering
Button Addition and Subtraction- numbers 1 to 10.
There are 4 worksheets included to supplement practical work with buttons. Shapes or counters could also be used.
There are also 3 colour sheets that children can cut up for button sorting, counting and matching games.
This number resource consists of 4 worksheets designed for Key Stage 1 children.
Each worksheet presents a series of number sentences involving simple addition and subtraction problems with answers within 10.
Children are tasked with reading the number sentences, calculating the answers, and then colouring in the correct number of marbles in jars to visually represent their solutions.
These worksheets help reinforce basic arithmetic skills while providing a fun, interactive way for children to practice and apply their knowledge of numbers.
Enhance your classroom with these creative number cards (1-8), available in colour designs and matching black-and-white versions.
The resource links teaching counting, sequencing, and number recognition to art and design.
You could enlarge the cards for children to paint and add to a number display.
The included template invites children to explore their creativity by designing their own numbers with colours, patterns, and unique artistic expressions, making Number both educational and fun!
Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
‘Beware Halloween Road Signs’ is a fun KS1 resource that blends Halloween excitement with lessons on road signs and shapes.
The pack includes two sets of signs: eight circular designs, such as “No Turning Back”, “Pumpkin Patch Ahead” and “Keep Your Eye on the Road!” with a creepy eyeball, teaching the purpose of informational signs.
The six triangular signs feature spooky warnings like “Ghosts Above You,” “Haunted House Ahead,” and “Watch Out for Little Red Devils,” introducing children to the idea of cautionary signs.
The resource also provides blank templates for both shapes, encouraging children to design and colour their own Halloween-themed signs.
Children can think of and write spooky matching phrases to signs.
These activities promote shape recognition, creativity, and fine motor skills while setting a festive classroom atmosphere.
7 2D shape cards for display or visual aids.
There are matching cards for each shape where children can trace the name and colour in the shapes.
Laminate the cards and they can be used over and again on the maths table.
Share this presentation on the smart board when teaching basic shapes.
Each slide can be printed out for drawing, matching or colouring activities.
There are 8 shapes in all.
Great for teaching young children about colour and shape.
Laminate these colour patterns to re-use.
Children can use the black and white versions to copy and continue patterns through colouring in or adding colour counters, shapes or playdough to the templates.
There is a blank sheet for you to make your own.
An interactive PPT where children count 5 different 2D shapes up to number 5.
Slides can be printed out and used for matching colour counters or coloured playdough shapes.