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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.
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.
Writing about the Weather EYFS
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Writing about the Weather EYFS

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3 worksheets where the children name the picture/symbol linked to the weather and then overwrite the sentences. The last sheet is a template that the children can draw or paste into and then make their own sentences about the weather. Sheet 1 shows all the symbols used in the worksheets in black and white with corresponding colour symbol cards. Boardmaker licenced.
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.
Under the Sea Colouring and Writing EYFS
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Under the Sea Colouring and Writing EYFS

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3 worksheets for young learners with an Under the Sea / Oceans / Animals theme. Each sheet has pictures to colour and words to trace or write in the boxes as labels. There is a sea themed border on each page.
Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change EYFS / KS1
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Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change EYFS / KS1

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Embrace the vibrancy of Autumn with this resource titled ‘Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change,’ designed for KS1 and EYFS teachers. The resource features a planning unit detailing three activities, each with clear objectives, detailed resource lists, step by step guides and extension ideas. Included in this resource are the ‘Autumn Doodles’ worksheet and three colouring sheets featuring a scarecrow, an umbrella, and leaves.
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.
Sorting Plants and Animals Worksheets KS1
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Sorting Plants and Animals Worksheets KS1

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5 worksheets to support children learning to recognise and sort plants and animals. The first page is great for discussion and for children to indicate if the pictures show animals or plants (or parts of). They can mark on the sheet with P for plant and A for animal or use 2 colours. Sheet 2 - label the plants and animals. Sheet 3 - write the names of 5 plants and 5 animals in list form. Sheet 4 - colour and label the fruit and vegetables. Sheet 5 - colour and label the animals.
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.
Endangered Animals Unit of Work EYFS KS1
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Endangered Animals Unit of Work EYFS KS1

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This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding and appreciation of endangered animals in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum. The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources. Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. Resources are included and there are signposted suggested resources also. The content connects classroom learning to real-world conservation and global issues, fostering a sense of environmental responsibility. The planning is adaptable to children’s abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts. The resource also provides clear ways for teachers to assess children’s understanding of endangered animals.
Animals in the City Word Search and Label
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Animals in the City Word Search and Label

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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 City, 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 City animals. Finally, there is an answer sheet for children to check their answers.
African Grasslands Animals Word Work
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African Grasslands Animals Word Work

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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 African Grasslands 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 then a Word Search where children look for the names of the 8 animals. The final sheet is an answer sheet so children can check their own answers.
Caribbean Animals Word Work
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Caribbean Animals Word Work

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These resources, designed with the EYFS and KS1 curricula in mind, boost children’s literacy and knowledge of the world around them, with an engaging theme of Caribbean wildlife. The word search asks children to find and mark off 10 animals found in the Caribbean region including the pelican, flamingo and hummingbird. Each animal name is hidden within the grid, ensuring a challenging activity that will enhance spelling and vocabulary. For peer-assessment and self-checking, an answer sheet is provided. The included work sheets are differentiated to meet the varying abilities and learning styles of the children in your class. 1 Trace and Colour: Children can trace the words of 8 different Caribbean animals, improving their handwriting skills. They can also colour in the corresponding pictures of the animals. 2 Write and Colour: This worksheet requires children to write the names of the animals independently. This helps to reinforce their spelling and handwriting skills. The colouring task remains, making the sheet a fun activity. 3 Draw and Trace: This worksheet encourages children to draw the animals, encouraging attention to detail. They can also trace the words of the animals, reinforcing handwriting skills.
Madagascar Animals Unit of Work KS1 EYFS
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Madagascar Animals Unit of Work KS1 EYFS

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This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of Madagascar, and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum. The resource pack includes a unit of work detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as challenging extension ideas. Activities like the word search, labelling, drawing, colouring and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts. The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Madagascar and animals found there.