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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.
BIG and Small Sorting Symbol Cards
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BIG and Small Sorting Symbol Cards

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of cards showing big and small picture symbols in both colour and black and white. Children can cut and match or sort into 2 sets: Big and Small. Biggest and smallest words are introduced.
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.
Count to 15 on Sports Shirts
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Count to 15 on Sports Shirts

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A counting and ordering activity for children learning their numbers up to 15. Sheet 1 shows the colour shirts to 15. Children can trace the numbers, cut and order the shirts. Sheet 2 is the same as sheet 1 but in black and white. Sheet 3 is a template of shirts that children can use to write their own numbers and /or design their own shirts. Sheet 4 shows 2 large shirt templates.
Ducks Counting and Matching Game EYFS KS1
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Ducks Counting and Matching Game EYFS KS1

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A fun game for young children that can be differentiated from counting and adding small numbers together to adding up to 36. There are different ways of using the resources. Activity 1 Share page 1 and work through together with the children so they understand the process. Then children can complete page 2 on their own, or in pairs. Here they say how many ducks they see on the ponds and add up the numbers using the colour duck key. Page 3 is a template so that the children can add their own colours to the duck key. Add their own ducks to the pond and then work out the answers to the questions. Activity 2 Page 4 is a set of colour duck cards. Duplicate these and cut them out to play matching games, snap, pairs and colour sorting. Page 5 is a pond for children to colour in and add ducks of their own. Page 6 are outline black and white ducks for the children to colour in how they want. They could cut these out and add them to the pond. Extend by making a class pond collage where all the children can add their own duck. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Dinosaurs to Colour, Cut and Match
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Dinosaurs to Colour, Cut and Match

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Dinosaur lovers will enjoy colouring in the 15 picture cards of Dinosaurs, cutting and matching them to the colour versions. The second activity is a set of 8 black and white dinosaurs for children to colour in match to the colour version.
Number Character Flashcards 0 to 9
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Number Character Flashcards 0 to 9

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A set of colour flashcards showing number characters and corresponding amounts of animals for each number. The numbers and animals are on a blackboard background. There are 3 sets of cards, small, medium and large. Laminate and use for number work, wall displays or your maths corner. Sheet 1 can be used as an activity where children cut out the cards and order them from 0 to 9 or backwards.
Adding to 20 with Dominoes
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Adding to 20 with Dominoes

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A counting game where children count the numbers on each tile and add them together. This works well as a mental maths starter encouraging ‘maths talk’. Children could work against the clock for added interest and motivation. Another activity idea is for children to find matching tiles of ‘real’ dominoes and place them onto the sheets. Children can learn how to play dominoes or / and cut out and match the tiles. There are 19 pages with 2 dominoes on each. There is a template included at the end for you to make more of your own.
Number Handwriting and Counting  1 to 10
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Number Handwriting and Counting 1 to 10

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10 number worksheets for EYFS or KS1 children learning their numbers to 10. Each sheet encourages children to form numbers and number words and count the corresponding objects up to number 10. Links to handwriting, fine motor control as well as numbers and counting.
Adding 3 Numbers to 12 Worksheets
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Adding 3 Numbers to 12 Worksheets

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3 worksheets showing 6 sets of 3 numbers. Children can add these together. They can use blocks to help them, or a calculator. More advanced activities include multiplying the 3 numbers and finding out which set is the largest on each page. There is a template sheet included where the teacher or children could add 3 numbers of their own within 12 or over, depending on the objective. The circles are colour coded to assist children e.g. all zeros are coloured in red.
Christmas Snap Game EYFS and KS1
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Christmas Snap Game EYFS and KS1

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A simple snap game for Christmas activity week. Cut out the colour pictures and laminate for durability. Children can play pairs or snap games. There are 3 pages with 6 pairs of cards on each one.
Heavier or Lighter Christmas Comparing
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Heavier or Lighter Christmas Comparing

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A Christmas activity linked to maths - comparing and encouraging use of language such as heavy, heavier, light, lighter. There are a set of 24 symbols connected to Christmas / Winter. Each picture is numbered 1 - 24. The second sheet is a template for the children to write which symbol in each square is heavier or lighter. The first one is done for them. Cut and laminate the cards for stand alone speaking and listening activities.
Addition Toy Counting Cards
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Addition Toy Counting Cards

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 40 cards to cut and laminate and use in your lessons on number or addition. Add to your maths tables or corners or use for early finishers or wet play activities. Links to numeracy and toy topics.
Colour and Count to 10 at Christmas
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Colour and Count to 10 at Christmas

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A resource for children learning to count to 10, or consolidate their numbers to 10 using symbols to support them. There are 5 worksheets. Add the numbers into the boxes for children to count and then colour in e.g. add 5 to the bells and children then count and colour in 5 bells.
Christmas Shape Sorting Sheets for KS1
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Christmas Shape Sorting Sheets for KS1

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6 black and white worksheets where children can sort shapes. 3 sheets have Christmas pictures included and 3 are 2D shapes. There is a colour answer sheet for each of the 6 sheets. Links with shape, number, celebrations and Christmas.
Christmas Pairs Game EYFS
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Christmas Pairs Game EYFS

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A card game for children to cut out and make. Games include Snap, Pairs, or Sorting games. Children can find pairs, or sets of 3 matching cards. They can use the outline colours of green or red to help them as needed. There are 9 pages of cards to cut out with 3 of each of 2 designs on each one e.g 3 Santas and 3 Santa’s sacks. Each individual sheet could also be used as a worksheet where children cut and match / make sets of 3 Christmas pictures. Laminate the cards for durability and for use next Christmas too! The final page is a template for children to add their own Christmas pictures to.
Christmas Countdown with Symbols
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Christmas Countdown with Symbols

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. An activity linked to your topic on Christmas / Celebrations and linked to Number / Time. Page 1 shows a colour symbol for each of the 25 days leading up to Christmas. These can be cut out and ordered or pasted onto one of the 5 number templates. Each template is a different colour or there is a black and white version. Page 2 is a black and white version of the 25 symbols shown on page 1.
Counting on and back with Rockets 0 -10
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Counting on and back with Rockets 0 -10

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Colour rocket cards to cut out from 0 to 10 with matching word number cards. Black and white rocket cards to cut out and colour from 1 to 10 with matching words cards. Links to Space or Transport themes as well as numbers.
Colour by Numbers at Christmas Time
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Colour by Numbers at Christmas Time

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5 worksheets each with a different design for Christmas number and colouring fun - an elf with a wreath, a Christmas tree, a snowman, a funny skater and a gingerbread man. Children colour the pictures using the colour and number code to help them. Numbers are from 1 to 12.
Christmas Jumper Matching Cards and Designs
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Christmas Jumper Matching Cards and Designs

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18 design ideas to stimulate children’s imagination for making their own designs. There is a blank template included with 6 sweaters / jumpers in black and white. For matching games, duplicate the cards, cut and laminate and children can find ones the same. Alternately, children can colour in the jumpers before photocopying and making into matching cards. Encourages close observation and speaking and listening.
Christmas Animal Matching Card Game
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Christmas Animal Matching Card Game

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A fun festive treat for young children to get them in the mood for Christmas. The activity requires careful observation skills. There are 18 pictures of animals all wearing a different Christmas hat. There are also 18 hat pictures for children to match up to the animals. You could use the activity like a lotto game where 3 children each have a board showing 6 animals in their hats. They would then try to match up the correct hats with the correct animal. Alternatively, duplicate the animal pictures, laminate and cut out for matching games. The final sheet of the resource shows all 18 animals - this can be used for matching the animal pictures, for inspiration for making posters or Christmas cards or for speaking and listening activities. Extend the activity by asking the children to design and make a Christmas hat for themselves or for an animal of their choice.