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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.
Let's Explore the Letter Y Resource Pack
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Let's Explore the Letter Y Resource Pack

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This resource is designed for KS1, SEND and EYFS teachers to help children recognize, write, and understand the initial sound - the letter ‘Y.’ It includes seven black and white worksheets: letter formation practice, colour by numbers, matching rhyming picture pairs, join the dots, a word search, find and underline the ‘Y’ words in the ‘Yacht’ poem, and picture-sound matching. These activities promote fine motor skills, letter recognition, and phonemic awareness through multi-sensory learning. Teachers can integrate these printable worksheets into daily lessons, providing a fun way for children to learn the letter ‘Y’. Boardmaker licenced.
Phonics and Symbols Worksheets
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Phonics and Symbols Worksheets

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4 phonics worksheets for SEND children and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and duplicated in black and white. Enlarge if larger copies are required. Children practice writing the sounds (or words) on each sheet in the boxes and then match the symbols with the sounds. You could laminate the colour version and add these to the writing corner with dry markers or use as an assessment tool when needed. Initial sounds are covered e.g. s, a, t, p, i and n. 2 and 3 letter consonant blends are included such as qu, cr, str and spr. Boardmaker licenced.
Large and Small Flashcards with Symbols
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Large and Small Flashcards with Symbols

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A set of colour coded flashcards to support Measures and linked to Sorting and Matching for SEND, EYFS and KS1. There are 8 sheets, each with 6 flashcards. 3 are yellow (indicating small) and 3 are blue (indicating large). SEND pupils will be familiar with symbols and this will support their learning. Boardmaker Licenced. Cut out the flashcards and children can use these for speaking and listening, sorting and matching. Measures: In the context of measures, large and small are fundamental concepts that help children understand size, scale, and quantity. These are basic mathematical concepts that are crucial for understanding measurement, comparison, and spatial awareness. For example, children learn to measure and compare objects to determine which is larger or smaller, an essential skill in mathematics. The final page of the resource is a black and white template. Children can draw 3 large objects and 3 small objects and this will assess their learning and understanding.
Draw and write the Alphabet with Symbols
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Draw and write the Alphabet with Symbols

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A resource linked to phonics, the alphabet, reading and writing. There are a set of alphabet colour flash cards showing symbols for each letter of the alphabet. Next there are 2 worksheets: Children draw a picture for each letter of the alphabet using the black and white symbols to guide them and/or the colour flashcards. Children write the words for each sound using the word cards to support them. Boardmaker licenced.
Festive Circular Pairing Activity with Symbols
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Festive Circular Pairing Activity with Symbols

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Enhance your festive classroom activities with this colour, cutting and matching activity. Designed for SEN (Special Educational Needs) pupils, in particular, this resource utilizes easily recognizable Christmas symbols. Also suitable of EYFS and KS1 children. The children cut out the circular pictures and match them into pairs. Pictures could be printed onto card and laminated for more matching fun. There are 10 sheets each showing 3 pairs of colour symbols on circles. Boardmaker licenced.
Phonics Words ending with FF + Symbols
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Phonics Words ending with FF + Symbols

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This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with FF. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with FF and colour the pictures 2 - Children name the colour pictures , cut and match the pictures to the words on sheet 3 3 - Children can either write the words underneath the words given ending with FF, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.
Phonics Words ending with LL + Symbols
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Phonics Words ending with LL + Symbols

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This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with LL. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with LL and colour the pictures 2 - Children name the colour pictures , cut and match the pictures to the words on sheet 3 3 - Children can either write the words underneath the words given ending with LL, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.
Phonics Words Ending with ING + Symbols
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Phonics Words Ending with ING + Symbols

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This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with ING. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with ING and colour the pictures 2 - Children name the colour pictures , cut and match the pictures to the words on sheet 3 3 - Children can either write the words underneath the words given ending with ING, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.
Phonics Words Ending with SS + Symbols
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Phonics Words Ending with SS + Symbols

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This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with SS. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with SS and colour the pictures 2 - Children name the colour pictures , cut and match the pictures to the words on sheet 3 3 - Children can either write the words underneath the words given ending with SS, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.
3 Missing Vowels Worksheets KS1 and SEND
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3 Missing Vowels Worksheets KS1 and SEND

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3 worksheets where children identify the missing vowel for each word and add this to complete the words. Each page has 12 pictures for children to complete and trace the words and colour the pictures. Boardmaker Licenced.
Phonics Words Ending with CK + Symbols
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Phonics Words Ending with CK + Symbols

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This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with CK. There are 12 words included here with matching pictures. Worksheets 1 - Children trace the words ending with CK and colour the pictures 2 - Children name the colour pictures , cut and match the pictures to the words on sheet 3 3 - Children can either write the words underneath the words given ending with CK, or draw or paste underneath the words. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boarmaker licenced.
Months of the Year Symbol Sorting
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Months of the Year Symbol Sorting

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. This resource includes colour flashcards of the months of the year with 8 to an A4 page. Cut and laminate these for sorting activities and to add to displays. There is a colour and black and white version of the worksheet where the 12 months are included. These small cards can be cut out and sequenced. The black and white ones can be coloured in. Add to class displays or individual symbol boards. The final page shows a template sheet where children can add their own pictures to the months of the year.
Oceans and Seas Sound Sorting with Symbols
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Oceans and Seas Sound Sorting with Symbols

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A resource linked to Oceans and Seas / Water and National Dolphin Day on April 14th. Linked also to reading and phonics. There are 3 differentiated worksheets. Sheet 1 Children sort out colour pictures with words into those beginning with S and those not beginning with S. Sheet 2 Children sort the colour pictures without the words. Sheet 3 Children colour the pictures and sort into sets. Boardmaker licenced
Transport Rhyming Words with Symbols
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Transport Rhyming Words with Symbols

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3 Transport worksheets suitable for SEND, KS1 and KS2. Each worksheet is in colour and black and white. Children will need to use their listening skills to hear sounds that are the same and at the same time learn about spelling rules. There are 6 transport symbols on each sheet and symbols that match such as ship and slip and cart and heart. Children can use the words at the bottom of each sheet to help them and make a list of pairs of words that rhyme. Boardmaker licence
In the Rainforest Words and Symbols
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In the Rainforest Words and Symbols

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2 Rainforest worksheets suitable for SEND and KS1. Each worksheet comes in colour and black and white. Children can label the things that can be found in the Rainforest using the words underneath. There are 12 pictures / symbols on each page. These can be duplicated and cut out to make matching pairs. Children can use the key vocabulary to write about the Rainforest or to make a list. The blank space on the worksheets could also be used for drawings, stories or poems. Pictures and symbols could also be enlarged and used for visual aids or displays. Boardmaker licence
Go Outside Writing Activities
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Go Outside Writing Activities

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3 worksheets with an Outdoor or Nature theme suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Each worksheet comes in colour and black and white. Children can label the things that can be seen outdoors using the words underneath. There are 12 pictures / symbols on each page. These can be duplicated and cut out to make matching pairs. The pictures and symbols support reading and writing and speaking and listening. Children can use the key vocabulary to write about the Outdoors or to make a list. The blank space on the worksheets could also be used for drawings, stories or poems. Pictures and symbols could also be enlarged and used for visual aids or displays. Boardmaker licence
30 Easter Words and Symbols Activities
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30 Easter Words and Symbols Activities

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Activity sheets for SEND pupils and Key Stage 1 related to Easter and Literacy. Sheet 1 shows 30 symbols with an Easter theme. Children can name and colour these and match them to the words on sheet 2. Sheet 3 is a template for children to cut and paste or write the 30 Easter words in alphabetical order. Links to Celebrations, Special Days, reading, writing, alphabetical order and phonics. Extend by asking children to use the key words to write about Easter in creative form, poetry or key phrases / sentences. Boardmaker licenced
Toys Rhyming Words with Symbols Sheets
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Toys Rhyming Words with Symbols Sheets

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3 Toys worksheets suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and black and white. Children will need to use their listening skills to hear sounds that are the same and at the same time learn about spelling rules. There are 6 toys symbols on each sheet and symbols that match such as ball and wall and toys and boys. Children can use the words at the bottom of each sheet to help them and make a list of pairs of words that rhyme. Boardmaker licence
Animal Rhyming Words with Symbols
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Animal Rhyming Words with Symbols

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A rhyming pairs activity with an animal link. 2 worksheets in colour and the same replicated in black and white. Children look at the pictures and find rhyming pairs. The idea is then to find the correct words from the bottom of the page and write them in the list. The first one is done for them on each worksheet - doe and crow and moose and goose. Boardmaker licenced
Spring + Easter Rhyming Words + Symbols
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Spring + Easter Rhyming Words + Symbols

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3 Spring / Easter worksheets suitable for SEND, EYFS and KS1. Each worksheet is in colour and black and white. Children will need to use their listening skills to hear sounds that are the same and at the same time learn about spelling rules. There are 6 Spring / Easter related symbols on each sheet and symbols that match such as bunny and honey and Spring and ring. Children can use the words at the bottom of each sheet to help them and make a list of pairs of words that rhyme. Boardmaker licence