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.
4 worksheets linked to speaking and listening, reading, grammar and comprehension.
Suitable for those learning English, SEND and KS1 pupils.
Each sheet shows 6 picture symbol cards. Pupils find the correct word from 3 choices and complete the sentence.
E.g. I am talking or I am painting.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
My trip to Space.
One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils.
Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols.
Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words.
Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip.
Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
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
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
My trip to the Rainforest
One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils.
Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols.
Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words.
Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip.
Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
A fun activity for teaching and learning about Onomatopoeia.
There are 2 activity sheets in colour and the same sheets replicated in black and white.
Sheet 1 - children read the words and match them to the symbols e.g. moo - cow and vroom - car.
Sheet 3 - children name the symbols and write the sound words underneath.
Boardmaker licenced
3 Farm worksheets suitable for SEND and KS1.
Each worksheet comes in colour and black and white.
Children can label the things that can be found on the farm 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 Farm 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
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.
Overview for Teachers of SEND and KS1:
This resource pack provides engaging activities for young learners, ensuring that they can join in the spooky fun while practicing their reading, writing and number skills.
1.Spot the Difference Halloween Sheet: Children are challenged to find 10 differences between two Halloween-themed images. This activity sharpens observational skills and attention to detail.
2.Halloween Crossword: Simplified for young learners, this crossword features 4 words with corresponding images. Symbolic aids ensure children who might struggle with traditional clues can still participate.
3.Halloween Counting up to 10: Maths meets Halloween! Children count each of the six different Halloween symbols such as – pumpkins, witches, and spiders – and jot down the numbers in the boxes. This activity reinforces counting skills and number recognition.
4.Label the Halloween Pictures: Enhancing vocabulary and spelling, children label each of the 8 Halloween pictures.
5.Halloween Word Search: With 9 words to find, this word search incorporates symbols to guide children in their quest.
Additional Features:
Black and White Format: This saves on printing costs but also allows children to colour in the images, adding an additional layer of engagement.
Answer Sheet Included for the Word Search: For easy reference and to aid teachers in guiding children through the activity or for checking own work.
Use linked to lessons, for homework or wet play.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A black and white and colour version of this weather board is included.
The boards are a useful visual aid to support children / pupils with their speaking and listening and communication as well as writing about the weather.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols
A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 and /or SEN children.
Here is a colour worksheet and 3 black and white worksheets for children to practice writing the blends Sk and Sc and finishing /writing the words to go with the pictures.
The final page is a table with all the words to support children with their writing as needed.
A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 and /or SEN children.
Here is a colour worksheet and 3 black and white worksheets for children to practice writing the blends Gl and Gr and finishing /writing the words to go with the pictures.
The final page is a table with all the words to support children with their writing as needed.
A great lesson for EYFS and / or KS1.
Very suitable too, for SEN pupils with differentiated activities included.
The PPT shows 10 slides with 3 pictures on each.
Children name the pictures and more able pupils can spell or say the initial sounds.
Click and the words will appear.
There is a word sheet with all 30 words that children could hold during the PPT and locate the words to go with the pictures, or use to support their writing later.
There is a sheet showing just the 30 pictures that children could use to find the pictures as they appear. Later, they could match the words and pictures.
There are also sheets showing words and pictures; pictures with initial sounds and pictures with space for children to write the words.
A good speaking and listening activity with follow up phonics and written work.
14 designs of mazes of different complexity.
Great for improving pencil control and concentration.
You could also enlarge and use with other media than pencils, such as paint.
8 worksheets each with a different crossword puzzle.
Colour pictures are included and initial letters to support learners.
Answers are included on each sheet which you can cover or cut off as needed.
Links to phonics and word work.
Children can work in pairs to encourage speaking and listening.
Here are 5 pages of ideas for helping children to explore using their feet.
Superb for both EYFS children and SEND pupils.
Each page shows 6 colour pictures or ideas on how children can use their feet to explore.
Ideas range from using their feet to play the keyboard, feeling different textures and painting with their feet.
Ideas incorporate both natural and man - made materials and resources.
For children who are wheel chair bound- bowls, buckets or trays are useful to put your resources into or place materials underneath their feet.
Materials such as sand, grass and stones can be wet or dry or even cold or warm.
The activities are linked to science and encourage speaking and listening.
A pack of resources around the theme of Change.
Suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boarmaker licenced.
Page 1 is a sample planning sheet
Page 2 is the actual planning sheet and includes LOs, Cross curricular links, resources, conclusion, assessment, extension, introduction and lesson / activity ideas.
Included are 9 colour pages of flashcards showing change and supporting the activities in the planning overview. These cover Change in respect of animals, household objects and transport as well as food and clothing.
The final sheet is a sequencing template that also links to planning.
Cut and laminate the cards for matching, comparing and contrasting activities which link to history and science.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
4 pages of symbol cards related to health and well being.
A useful visual aid.
Each page has 12 colour symbols to talk about.
A useful speaking and listening aid for pupils and those learning English.
Enlarge and cut out the cards for pupils to discuss and/or create their own sentences.
Cards include those expressing feelings, asking for help, communicating and ideas on how to keep fit and healthy.
An early activity for the new school year to familiarise children with their new timetables.
A set of picture cards for children to make their own timetables for their new school year / class.
Pictures can be coloured in.
A blank weekly template is an idea added where children can draw / write their timetable or cut and paste the words/pictures onto.
Supports pupils with learning difficulties to structure their day and understand / follow a routine.
5 sheets for children to practice their fine motor control. Linked to your topic on mini beasts or animals.
Laminate and add to your writing corner with dry markers.