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.
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.
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.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Clothes themes with counting, reading, close observations skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the clothing pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links Farm themes with counting, reading, close observations skills, animals and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify farm related picture symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 picture symbols.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white.
The resource links a Circus theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring.
The objective is for children to read and identify the circus pictures and symbols and mark these off on the list. When complete, children can check that they have found all 20 items.
The black and white sheet can be coloured in.
Laminate the colour sheet and this can be re-used with dry markers.
Boardmaker Licenced.
This SEND/EYFS/KS1 resource is designed to engage children in learning about hospitals, self-care, and various occupations through a literacy-based activity.
The pack includes 11 worksheets, available in both colour and black and white, where children identify pictures and symbols related to the theme and write the corresponding words underneath.
Utilizing Boardmaker symbols, this resource features images of medicine, mobility aids like walking frames and wheelchairs, and first aid items such as plasters, bandages, and creams.
Children will also learn about the roles of different professionals including doctors, hospital teachers, occupational therapists (OT), and physiotherapists.
The pack includes pictures of vehicles like ambulances and police cars; medical instruments such as blood pressure monitors and stethoscopes, and personal care items including toothbrushes, shampoo, and shower facilities.
Additionally, the resource emphasises the importance of keeping healthy and personal hygiene, making it a valuable tool for PSHE education.
Boardmaker licenced.
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.
This resource consists of six worksheets aimed at Key Stage 1 and SEND children, focusing on the initial sounds of the letters S, A, T, P, I, and N.
Each sheet features a list of 20 words and corresponding symbols (licensed by Boardmaker), designed to help children associate sounds with images.
The worksheets are available in both colour and black-and-white.
Children are tasked with matching the words to the right symbols and can either tick off the words as they find them or write the word’s number next to the correct picture. This activity set supports learning in phonics and reading.
To extend the use of the resource you may want to laminate the colour sheets and children can use dry markers with these in the writing corner.
“Shapes in the Real World,” includes six colourful worksheets, each showcasing a variety of objects in different shapes: circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, and ovals. The final worksheet presents a mix of shapes for a review and includes a diamond shape.
Each worksheet features six cards that can be cut out and laminated and used for sorting shape games or matching activities. There is a space under each shape picture for children to practice writing the shape names or the names of the objects, enhancing their literacy skills.
The worksheets are also available in black and white, providing an opportunity for children to colour them in. They can also trace over the added words.
To further enhance the learning experience, consider incorporating activities that encourage children to find shapes in their environment. Here are some ideas:
Shape Scavenger Hunt: Organise a scavenger hunt where children search for objects around the classroom or school that match the shapes they are learning about. They can take pictures or draw what they find.
Nature Walks: Take children on a nature walk and challenge them to find and identify shapes in natural objects, such as leaves, rocks, and flowers. They can document their findings through drawings or by collecting items to bring back to class.
Shape Collages: Have children create collages using cut-out shapes from magazines or coloured paper. They can categorise their findings by shape and glue them onto large posters.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children.
Boardmaker licenced.
This Rainy-Day Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a rainy day indoors or to supplement your topic on Weather or Seasons. Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with rainy weather. The resource features:
Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Rainy-Day Bingo Game. (Children can make their own).
Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of ‘rainy day’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders.
Boardmaker licenced
The phonics literacy resource for SEND and KS1 children is a tool that covers key phonics components, including individual letter sounds and blends.
There is a set of 9 worksheets, each one has a focus on 6 letter sounds / blends.
There are colour and black and white versions of each of worksheets, catering to different learning preferences and sensory needs.
The inclusion of interactive activities such as drawing, writing, and picture sorting helps engage children, while an assessment sheet allows teachers to evaluate progress.
A step by step planning sheet is included showing activity ideas, objectives, instructions and resources needed.
A blank template sheet with grids, offers versatility, enabling customised instruction to meet diverse children’s needs.
The inclusion of symbols, interactive tasks, and adaptability makes this resource a useful choice for developing early literacy skills in young learners, particularly those with SEND.
The resource can be used as a unit of work or dipped into as required.
Boardmaker licenced.
This Autumn Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Autumn, Seasons, Weather or Clothes.
Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with Autumn.
Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template.
The resource features:
Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Autumn Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed.
Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Autumn’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders.
Boardmaker licenced
Explore this Olympic-themed resource designed for KS1 and SEND children, featuring two worksheets where children label sports such as basketball, tennis, surfing, hockey, and rugby. There are 16 Sports in all with 8 per page.
Available in both colour and black-and-white versions, these worksheets use symbols which assist children with their learning.
An accompanying list of sports names and symbols encourages speaking and listening and reading and also supports writing.
Boardmaker Licenced.
This ‘Halloween’ Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Halloween, Celebrations, Special Days and Seasons.
Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with Halloween.
Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template.
The resource features:
Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Halloween Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed.
Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Halloween’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders.
Boardmaker licenced
This ‘Feelings’ Bingo Game resource provides a fun and engaging way to spend a wet play indoors or to supplement your topic on Feelings, Emotions, Emotional Regulation, Ourselves and Me.
Children will have fun playing a themed Bingo game using symbols associated with Feelings.
Make your own game using the plan provided or use the 6 ready made symbol boards and/or the blank template.
The resource features:
Game Planning Guide: Step-by-step instructions on how to set up and play the Feelings Bingo Game ; Objectives and resources needed.
Ready-Made Bingo Boards: Six pre-designed Bingo boards featuring a variety of colour ‘Feelings’ symbols. Each board has a unique arrangement of symbols, ensuring a different experience for each player. Boards are colour coded with different colour borders.
Boardmaker licenced
A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘EN’ to find:
Pen, ten, hen, den, men, oven, women and engine.
Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading.
There is an answer sheet included.
There are 2 worksheets:
Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘EN’ words and write their answers.
Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with ‘EN’.
Boardmaker licenced.
A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘IP’ to find:
Slip, lips, chips, ship, drip, sip, clip and zip.
Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading.
There is an answer sheet included.
There are 2 worksheets:
Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘IP’ words and write their answers.
Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with ���IP’.
Boardmaker licenced.
A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘OP’ to find:
Pop, top, chop, shop, mop, drop, stop and copy.
Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading.
There is an answer sheet included.
There are 2 worksheets:
Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘OP’ words and write their answers.
Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with 'OP’.
Boardmaker licenced.
A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘IT’ to find:
Kitten, pit, sit, fit, bit, hit, kit and knit.
Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading.
There is an answer sheet included.
There are 2 worksheets:
Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘IT’ words and write their answers.
Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with 'IT’.
Boardmaker licenced.
A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘AN’ to find:
Van, animal, fan, nan, man, can, banana and ran.
Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading.
There is an answer sheet included.
There are 2 worksheets:
Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘AN’ words and write their answers.
Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with ‘AN’.
Boardmaker licenced.
A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘AT’ to find:
Rat, cat, sat, mat, hat, chat,bat, pat.
Picture symbols will support children with their spellings and reading.
There is an answer sheet included.
There are 2 worksheets:
Children read and answer simple questions to find the correct ‘AT’ words and write their answers.
Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with ‘AT’.
Boardmaker licenced.