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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.
Animal Patterns Colouring Sheets EYFS/ KS1
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Animal Patterns Colouring Sheets EYFS/ KS1

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3 pages with 6 pictures of different animals. The backgrounds of each animal picture represent their skin / fur / patterns. Children colour in the pictures of the animals taking into account these patterned backgrounds. Enlarge and children could use paint or collage materials - these pictures then make a lovely classroom display.
Learn about Nature EYFS
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Learn about Nature EYFS

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A set of colouring, counting and naming resources for EYFS with a Nature theme Count how many of each picture and write the numbers Label the Nature pictures or write a caption Name and colour the Nature pictures 4 - 8. 2 large pictures to a page for colouring or flashcards
Animal Picture Cards EYFS KS1
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Animal Picture Cards EYFS KS1

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6 pages showing 6 animals on each with coloured borders. These can be used for a variety of activities: Colouring worksheets Duplicate, print and cut out for matching games Duplicate and use for lotto games Sort the animals into categories such as farm, land, sea etc. Enlarge the cards and use different media such as collage or paint Speaking and listening activities describing the animal for a friend to guess
Catch a Fish Colour and Draw  EYFS
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Catch a Fish Colour and Draw EYFS

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A 4 page resource for young children linked to colour, fish and also animals and their habitats, under and over, below and above, oceans and seas. The first two pages show a fishing scene. There are colour dots on the fish and in the sea and the sky. The idea is that children use the coloured dots to guide their colouring in work. Page 3 and 4 show the fishing boats. Children draw their own underwater scene adding fish, seaweed, bubbles and whatever else they fancy.
Plants Counting to 5 Cards EYFS
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Plants Counting to 5 Cards EYFS

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A set of cards to cut out, match, order and count up to 5. There are 2 cards of each number showing plants/flowers. There are colour and black and white versions of the sheets.
6 Gardening Characters to Colour EYFS
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6 Gardening Characters to Colour EYFS

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6 different characters for children with a gardening theme - there is a colour version and a black and white version of each character. Children can choose their own colours or match the colours to the colour version of the characters. Duplicate the cards and print and children can play matching games. Extend - ask children to take photos of each other gardening in and around school.
26 Animal Alphabet Cards EYFS and KS1
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26 Animal Alphabet Cards EYFS and KS1

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An Alphabet interactive learning resource for the EYFS and KS1 children. Each of the 26 cards showcases a letter of the alphabet accompanied by an animal whose name starts with that particular letter. You’ll find a blend of both familiar and more exotic animals such as the Quokka and Impalas. The animals and letters are presented in a white outline on a colourful habitat background. Children are invited to personalise the cards by colouring in these white sections. These cards can also be used to create an alphabet frieze around your classroom, thereby reinforcing alphabet and animal knowledge. As the children colour in their cards, they can then attach them to the frieze. Links with Phonics, Animals and their Habitats.
What to do on a Rainy Day EYFS and KS1
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What to do on a Rainy Day EYFS and KS1

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Transform rainy days into educational adventures with this activity guide, tailored for EYFS and KS1 children, bridging learning outdoors and making the most of the weather! The resource shows colour pictures of 8 Rainy Days activities. There are 2 planning sheets showing the activity titles, resources needed, objectives, adult support and a step by step guide. Activities include Rainy Day story writing, Listening to and making rain sounds, Rainy spatter art, Waterproofing and Rainy day bird watching. Links science, art and literature. Dip in and out of this resource on a rainy day or use as a unit of work or lessons for Outdoor learning.
Food Flashcards Large and Small EYFS KS1
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Food Flashcards Large and Small EYFS KS1

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A collection of colour flashcards for your topic on Food. Page 1 shows all 15 pictures in a small format. These can be cut out and matched to the word cards on page 2, or to the larger flashcards provided. The larger flashcards are 2 to a page. These are duplicated so that you can make matching games. Laminate for durability. The flashcards are useful for displays in class and for cookery lessons. They can be used as a maths lesson for a favourite food survey. Also use as a basis for speaking and listening and for discussing healthy eating.
Oceans and Seas Colouring and Match EYFS
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Oceans and Seas Colouring and Match EYFS

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10 colouring pages showing items and animals related to the Ocean / Sea / Seaside. Children can colour in the pictures - 6 to a page. They can then cut these out and match them to the 10 corresponding colour pages. Children can also cut around the outlines of the animals and objects and make them into a collage scene or stick in books for topic work. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
Science Fun with Inflatables EYFS/ KS1
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Science Fun with Inflatables EYFS/ KS1

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This unit of work introduces young learners to the science behind Inflatables through engaging, hands-on activities. Children will explore simple concepts related to air, materials, and forces, developing their understanding of how inflatables work and their practical applications. There is a colour poster to share and discuss as an introduction to the topic. There is a unit of work which includes 4 planned activities with objectives, step by step instructions and 4 worksheets. The lessons: Inflatable exploration work station Floating and Sinking inflatables Design your own inflatable Balloon Drop The worksheets contain drawing and recording opportunities.
In My Ocean Unit of Work EYFS and KS1
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In My Ocean Unit of Work EYFS and KS1

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“In My Ocean” is a topic resource designed for EYFS and KS1 children, linked to the celebration of World Ocean Day in June. The resource includes a detailed planning sheet outlining five activities, each complete with objectives, required materials, step-by-step instructions, and assessment opportunities. Central to the resource is a set of 10 colour posters depicting various sea creatures and a seashell. These posters can be laminated for durability and used in activities such as a school-wide sea creature hunt, where children record their findings on a provided colour or black-and-white sheet. Additionally, there is a labelling sheet available in both color and black-and-white for children to practice writing the names of the sea creatures. Another component is an outline of a bottle, encouraging children to plan what they would include in their Ocean Bottle creation activity. To spark imagination and storytelling skills, the resource includes a delightful story titled “Under the Ocean Adventure,” featuring all the characters from the posters, which children can enjoy before creating their own stories.
Finish the 10 Animal Pictures EYFS KS1
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Finish the 10 Animal Pictures EYFS KS1

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Link this activity to your Animal topics for EYFS and KS1. Children have 10 animals to name, observe carefully and complete. Each worksheet shows part of an animal. In the circle the children can draw the complete animal with it’s missing parts. They then read the animal’s name and trace over it. Encourage the children to think about the animals surroundings and habitats and add some detail too. Page 11 shows 2 templates of the rolled up paper that children can draw their parts of animals within.
Dolphin Colour Me Pages EYFS
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Dolphin Colour Me Pages EYFS

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A colouring pack of 5 sheets for EYFS and KS1. Link these to your work on Oceans and Seas and / or Water as well as National Dolphin Day on April 14th.
Soft or Loud Sorting Cards for Infants
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Soft or Loud Sorting Cards for Infants

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This science resource is designed for young children to explore and understand the concept of sound through visual activities. The resource includes 3 pages, each featuring 6 colour cards that children can cut out and sort into categories based on the sound’s volume. The cards depict various sounds, helping children distinguish between “loud” and “soft” sounds. Examples include cards with images of loud sounds such as yelling people and a washing machine, alongside soft sounds like someone asleep and children whispering. Each page includes a mix of adjectives (e.g., yelling, whispering) and objects (e.g., drill, softball) to help children understand how different sounds can be categorized. In addition to the colour versions, there are black-and-white versions of the same sheets for children to colour in. This allows them to engage more deeply with the activity and reinforces their understanding of the concepts as they add their own colours to the pictures. This resource uses symbols and supports SEND children, EYFS and KS1. Boardmaker licenced.
24 Animals and their Young Photos to Write about
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24 Animals and their Young Photos to Write about

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24 Animals and their Young Photos including lions, tigers, bears, elephants, dogs, cats, penguins and humans. There is a template included with suggested questions for children to write about such as habitat, diet, features and names of young and parents.
Animals and their Sounds Cards
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Animals and their Sounds Cards

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A card game for EYFS and / or KS1. There are 5 sets of animal cards. Each sheet has 12 pictures or words on them related to the 12 animals. Sheet 1 - Colour pictures of the 12 animals to cut out 2. Pictures of the animals for children to colour in and cut out 3. Pictures with animal names on to colour in and cut out 4. Pictures of the animals with speech bubbles - children write in the sounds the animals make, colour in and cut out 5. Word cards shoing the sounds the animals make - children can write underneath the words and / or add a picture, then cut out When playing the game, there are 5 cards to match for each animal. This works well as a class or team effort, with children having roles such as colouring in, writing, and cutting out and then playing the matching game.
Baby Animals to Colour, Write and Match
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Baby Animals to Colour, Write and Match

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This resource is an Exploration of Baby and Parent Animals using 10 black and white worksheets. Each worksheet showcases a different baby animal alongside its parent. Children will learn new vocabulary like ‘cygnet’ and ‘swan’, ‘lamb’ and ‘sheep’. Children can colour in the pictures, whilst developing their understanding of the animal kingdom. An added activity includes sentence writing, which gives further opportunities to enhance language and writing skills. Each picture is surrounded by a thick border, assisting the children in the task of cutting out the shapes.
Congo Animals Word Search and Labelling
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Congo Animals Word Search and Labelling

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A colourful fun resource for children learning about animals and their habitats at EYFS and KS1. There are 8 animals that can be found in the Congo, shown in colour and differentiated for children to label. Sheet 1 - overwrite the names of the animals Sheet 2 - Write the words / names of the animals Sheet 3 - Draw the animals or paste in a picture and then overwrite the words There is a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 Congo animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.