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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.
2D Shape Cards Colour and Black and White
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2D Shape Cards Colour and Black and White

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12 shape flashcards with 2 to a page. Each page has 1 colour and 1 matching black and white shape. Shapes are 2D. Cut and laminate for flashcards or for displays. Children can also colour the black and white shapes using their own choices of colour or copying the colour shapes to make them the same. Children could use a range of media for their shapes such as felt pens, paint or collage materials.
10 A4 Shape Borders
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10 A4 Shape Borders

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10 borders for your work on 2D shape or colour. Useful too, for displaying childrens work or framing posters or key words. These are: Squares - black and white border and colour border Oval - black and white border and colour border Rectangles - black and white border and colour border Circles - black and white border and colour border Triangles - black and white border and colour border
10 Picture Memory Games for Young Children
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10 Picture Memory Games for Young Children

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These memory games are based on Kim’s game which generally uses objects. Each game has 5 colour pictures all with a topic theme: Farm Characters/people Transport Bugs Buildings Seaside Garden Stationary Circus Feelings Page 1 gives the teacher instructions on how to play the game. Then there is a worksheet to go with each topic. These are for the children to write their lists on and to cut and order the pictures from memory. There is a blank template that you can use for any other topic you are teaching. Extend the amount of pictures for more able /older children. This game links to maths /number/counting to 5 and literacy, speaking and listening and list writing as well as sequencing.
Colour and Shape Cut and Match Activity
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Colour and Shape Cut and Match Activity

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A useful exercise for developing cutting skills and sorting colours. There are 3 pages here each showing 4 colour word /shapes with matching colour shapes. Suitable for EYFS and KS1
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.
10 Shape Handwriting Pattern Sheets
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10 Shape Handwriting Pattern Sheets

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10 worksheets for your children to improve their fine motor control with a shape theme. You could also laminate the sheets and add to your writing or maths area with dry markers.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring 3D Shape Cubes with Colour KS1
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Exploring 3D Shape Cubes with Colour KS1

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This ‘Exploring 3D Shapes with Colours for KS1’ resource is an interactive, hands-on learning experience that supports learning of 3D shapes, particularly cubes,colour and pattern recognition. By engaging with a variety of activities, from building, colouring to puzzle solving, children will develop essential skills like problem-solving and spatial awareness. Sheet 1 is a planning sheet with 5 suggested ideas for using the resources. Sheets 2,3 and 4 are colour posters showing cube patterns for children to recreate. Sheet 5 is a large colour cube made up of smaller cubes - children can recreate the cube. Sheet 6 is a black and white version of the large cube. There are 3 worksheets for children to copy and recreate patterns. Finally there is a template of cubes that children can cut out and use in a variety of ways. The resource can form the basis of a lesson, make up a unit of work, or just dip in and out for 3D shape worksheets.
Shape Land's Activity Sheets for Xmas
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Shape Land's Activity Sheets for Xmas

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A Christmas resource for EYFS and KS1 linked to 2D shapes. The first sheet shows an array of Xmas Shape characters that all live in a fictional Shape Land. Children will enjoy naming the shapes and colouring them in. Sheet 2 is a counting and sorting sheet. Children find e.g. all the diamond characters, colour them in and count them etc. Other shapes include stars, ovals, rectangles, squares and hearts. Sheet 3 is simple shape drawings for children to begin to experiment with making their own shape characters. Sheet 4 is a rhyming story called ‘In Shape Land’ with space for children to illustrate the story.
Shape Crackers Tracing Activity
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Shape Crackers Tracing Activity

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Link the Festive Season with handwriting and shape work with this activity. There are 3 sheets with 7 crackers on each. Each cracker has shapes with dashed lines for children to trace over. The final sheet has blank crackers for children to draw and colour their own shapes.
Trace, Cut and Match 2D Shapes
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Trace, Cut and Match 2D Shapes

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This resource consists of five maths worksheets designed for young learners in EYFS and KS1, focusing on 2D shapes. There are 5 worksheets in colour and the same sheets duplicated in black and white. The worksheets feature a variety of activities to help children become familiar with basic geometric shapes: Children can name different shapes, reinforcing their shape recognition skills. Children trace over the shapes, which aids in developing fine motor skills and shape familiarity. Children colour in the black and white shapes, using their creativity while practicing colour recognition. Children cut around the shapes, enhancing their hand-eye coordination and scissor skills. Finally, children can match cut-out shapes with corresponding outline shapes, reinforcing their understanding of shape properties and spatial relationships. Overall, the worksheets provide an interactive approach to learning 2D shapes, catering to the developmental needs of young children.
24 Shape Cards to Cut Colour and Match
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24 Shape Cards to Cut Colour and Match

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This resource helps enhance shape vocabulary and recognition for young learners. It includes three pages, each with 8 shape cards in colour. The three pages are duplicated in black and white. Children can name shapes, colour the black and white versions, and match them to the colour cards or individual cut-out shapes. Colour shape cards can be cut out and laminated for durability or the pages can be used as boards for children to match their shapes onto. Suggested Activities: • Children name shapes and match the black and white versions to the coloured ones, reinforcing shape recognition. • Children colour the black and white shapes, and a template allows them to draw their own. • Cut out. duplicate and laminate the colour cards for repeated use in hands-on activities and games such as making pairs and matching.
Sweet Shapes Colour and Pattern Sheets
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Sweet Shapes Colour and Pattern Sheets

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4 bold, black and white worksheets for young children with a sweet theme. Each sheet shows a selection of sweets, cakes or ice cream. Children will have fun colouring in the treats and the surrounding decorations, whilst finding out about shape and pattern. Sheet 5 is a template for children to use to add their favourite treats!
10 Triangular Cartoon Shape Characters
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10 Triangular Cartoon Shape Characters

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“10 Triangular Cartoon Shape Characters” is a 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learners. Each page features a triangular cartoon character, providing a fun and engaging way for children to explore 2D shapes, emotions, and self-expression. The resource encourages children to draw faces on the characters. They can make the characters the same or draw a different expression. This activity supports understanding of shapes, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages creativity and self-awareness.
10 Rectangular Cartoon Shape Characters
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10 Rectangular Cartoon Shape Characters

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A 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learners. The resource provides a fun and engaging way for children to explore 2D shapes, emotions, and self-expression. Each page features a rectangular cartoon character and one for the children to complete. Children can draw a matching facial expression on each blank character or draw a different face showing different emotions. This activity supports understanding of shapes, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages creativity and self-awareness.
10 Heart Pals Shape Characters
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10 Heart Pals Shape Characters

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This resource introduces children to shapes and emotions with the “Heart Pals,” a series of 10 heart-shaped characters, each showing a different feeling. Each page features a simple heart character with a different expression, such as happy, sad, surprised, or sleepy. Beside the character is a blank heart for children to draw their own version or create a new expression. The resource is black and white, making it perfect for colouring and drawing, and supports EYFS and KS1 children.
10 Circular Cartoon Shape Characters
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10 Circular Cartoon Shape Characters

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“10 Circular Cartoon Shape Characters” is a 10-page black and white resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) learners. Each page features a circular cartoon character, providing a fun and engaging way for children to explore 2D shapes, emotions, and self-expression. Children can draw different faces / expressions on the character templates on each page to match the cartoon characters or draw a different expression or feeling. This activity supports understanding of shapes, promotes social-emotional learning, and encourages creativity and self-awareness.
10 Octagon Pals Shape Characters
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10 Octagon Pals Shape Characters

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This resource introduces children to octagon shapes alongside emotions, with the “Octagon Pals,” a series of octagon-shaped characters, each showing a different feeling / emotion. Each page features a simple octagon character with a different expression, such as happy, sad, surprised, or angry. Beside the character is a blank octagon for children to draw their own version or create a new expression. The resource is black and white, making it ideal for colouring and drawing, and it supports EYFS and KS1.