Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1
Average Rating3.49
(based on 3607 reviews)
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.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Space.
The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.
Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes five pictures related to Space, such as rockets, planets and stars. Children count and colour the pictures and cut them out.
There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the pictures.
There are also cards displaying the Space related words such as aliens, shuttles and moon. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Space related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order.
Links Space and Number with Reading and Writing.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Castles and what might be found inside them.
The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.
Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes five pictures related to castles, such as kings, horses, knights and princesses. Children count and colour the pictures and cut out the images.
There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the pictures on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names such as swords, knights and crowns. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own castle related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order.
Links Castles with Kings and Queens, Number with Reading and Writing.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Farm animals.
The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes five pictures of different farm animals, such as goats, sheep, bulls, and ducks. Children count and colour the animals and cut out the images.
There are matching number cards for each animal picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the animal pictures on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names of the animals. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own farm animals pictures or pasting animal pictures in order.
Links Farm Animals with Number with Reading and Writing.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Christmas.
The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes five black and white pictures of things you may see at Christmas, such as mince pies, crackers, presents and reindeer. Children count, colour and cut out the images.
There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the picture cards on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names of the Christmas pictures. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate Christmas pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own Christmas pictures or pasting pictures in number order.
Links Christmas with Number, Reading and Writing.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Winter. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes black and white pictures of things you might see in winter, such as scarves, snowmen, reindeer, jackets and boots. Children count the objects and cut out the pictures. They can colour in the pictures.
There are matching number cards for each winter picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the winter pictures on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names of the objects. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the words, and match them to the appropriate pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own winter pictures or pasting winter pictures in sequence.
Links Winter and Number with Reading and Writing.
This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Toys. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways.
Each worksheet includes five colour pictures of different toys, such as balls, blocks, dolls, and crayons. Children count the toys and cut out the images.
There are matching number cards for each toy picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the colour toy pictures on the worksheets.
There are also cards displaying the names of the toys. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the toy names, and match them to the appropriate toy pictures.
The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own toy pictures or pasting toy pictures in sequence.
Links Number with Reading and Writing.
“Discovering the Days: A Colourful Week Ahead!”, a multifaceted resource tailored for KS1 learners.
Resources include a colour card for each day of the week. A detailed lesson plan outlining objectives, resources and activity steps.
Blank blackboards and black and white characters which form the basis of the activities planned.
The colour days of the week cards can also be used as a daily wall chart or added to displays on Time.
Subject Links:
Maths: Beyond learning the days of the week, children grasp sequencing and early data handling, foundational for time-related concepts.
Literacy: Enhance vocabulary and narrative skills by associating stories with each day.
Art: Black and white cut-outs and blackboards empower children to be artists, sparking creativity.
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.
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.
6 activity worksheets based on the clock face and using numbers from 1 to 12.
Match the numbers and months of the year
Match the numbers and number names
Match the hours to the clock face
Match the hours to the clock face and trace the numbers
Count and match the numbers and shapes
Join the numbers from 1 to 12 and trace the numbers
A pack of resources for teachers working on Time or teaching the months of the year. The activities can be used as stand alone lessons or a unit of work.
There is a lesson plan with objectives, resources and activity ideas.
Resources include a collection of 12 colour circular pictures denoting each month of the year. Children can cut these out and sequence them and paste onto the blank template.
There is a worksheet for each month of the year which shows the monthly symbol and calendar. Children are asked how many days there are in each month, what day each month begins on and to add any stars for special days. Children write in all the days for each month.
The circular colour months can be enlarged to make useful flashcards.
This engaging set of games offers a set of 48 colourfully illustrated cards featuring common school objects, along with detailed plans and instructions for four fun and educational games: ‘Making Pairs,’ ‘Classroom Challenge,’ ‘Story Chains,’ and ‘Relay Card Game.’
Designed with Key Stage 1 children in mind, these games help stimulate various skills such as memory, concentration, creativity, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and quick decision-making.
Each game serves a different purpose, catering to different learning styles, and offering the possibility to challenge children in unique ways.
‘Making Pairs’ will challenge observation and memory, ‘Classroom Challenge’ will improve their description skills and attention to detail, ‘Story Chains’ will unlock their creativity and enhance their storytelling skills, and the ‘Relay Card Game’ will encourage teamwork and fast thinking.
Whether you’re looking to fill a spare half-hour or planning a dedicated day of learning-based fun, this versatile set is sure to be a hit with your class.
These simple tree-themed assessment cards have been designed to support the assessment process while engaging young learners.
With 10 cards, printed with two cards per page, this resource provides a means of assessing numbers, colours, alphabet recognition and writing, counting abilities, basic 2D shape, and handwriting skills. The tree theme adds an element of fun and nature to the learning environment.
These assessment cards are a tool to gauge your childrens’ progress and / or what they can do when entering a new class.
Laminate the cards and you can use them over and again or add to your writing table or corner.
A set of 60 colour photo cards showing pictures of hearts and diamonds that you may come across in everyday life.
The shape cards are designed to help children to develop their understanding of 2D shape and has an emphasis on real world connections.
Children can use the cards in various ways:
Duplicate for matching pictures / games
Sort cards into 2 shape categories of hearts and diamonds
Look for hearts and diamonds shapes in school or outdoors
Diamonds and hearts scavenger hunt where cards are hidden outdoors and children have clues to help them find them
Use various media including paint, felt pens, collage and crayons to create heart and diamond patterns
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 and links to speaking and listening, 2D shape, pattern and maths games.
‘Squares All Around Us’ is made up of 30 Photo Cards. The cards feature photographs of square or cubes and are objects found in everyday life.
The cards promote observational skills and give lots of opportunity for speaking and listening.
Here are some activities that children could play with these cards:
Square Hunt: Divide the cards among the children and ask them to find similar square objects in the classroom or at home. They could also search in books on the internet if access.
Memory Game: Duplicate cards and turn all cards face down, children take turns trying to find matching pairs.
Sorting Squares: The children can sort the cards by different categories, such as color, size, or usage (e.g., food items, toys or games etc.).
Art and Craft: Children can make prints with square objects or make their own posters of square.
The cards will enhance any display on shape.
‘Circles All Around Us’ is made up of 30 Photo Cards. The cards feature photographs of round or spherical objects found in everyday life.
The cards promote observational skills and give lots of opportunity for speaking and listening.
Here are some activities that children could play with these cards:
Circle Hunt: Divide the cards among the children and ask them to find similar round objects in the classroom or at home.
Memory Game: Duplicate cards and turn all cards face down, children take turns trying to find matching pairs.
Sorting Circles: The children can sort the cards by different categories, such as color, size, or usage (e.g., food items,vegetables, etc.).
Art and Craft: Children can make prints with round objects or make their own posters of round or spherical objects.
The cards will enhance any display on shape.
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.
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.
3 borders with each with a different maths theme. The borders come in colour and there is a black and white version for children to colour in themselves.
The borders are great for displaying the children’s work on the walls and for jazzing up worksheets. Use the borders to make your own maths problems too.