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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.
My trip to Space with Symbols
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My trip to Space with Symbols

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*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.
On the Farm Words and Symbols Activities
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On the Farm Words and Symbols Activities

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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
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.
Me and My Body Symbol Cards to Label and Cut
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Me and My Body Symbol Cards to Label and Cut

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8 colour sheets on the theme of Ourselves, Me, Senses and My Body. The resource uses symbols and is Boardmaker licenced. Each sheet shows 6 pictures related to the body including body parts, organs, hands, feet, eyes, ears, mouth and nose. Children can label the pictures. The pictures can also be cut out and laminated and used as a resource for Science, displays, flashcards or duplicate for matching games. Suitable for Send pupils, EYFS and KS1.
Ourselves Speaking and Listening Game
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Ourselves Speaking and Listening Game

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A fun way to encourage children to speak, listen, communicate and work in teams. This is a speaking and listening game based on Ourselves / Me and linked to Jobs/Occupation/Community. The aim of the game is for children to describe a character in detail for the other team to locate the character on their board and give a grid reference. Add timers for more excitement and challenge. The full instructions are included. There are 3 sets of card boards. A and B show the same 20 colour pictures. These are jumbled up on Board B. Similarly, C and D are same, as are E and F boards.
The Gingerbread Man with Symbols Resources
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The Gingerbread Man with Symbols Resources

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The "Gingerbread Man with Symbols " is a resource pack for teachers, particularly those working with SEND, EYFS, and / or KS1 children. It is designed to complement work on Folk Tales - The Gingerbread Man in particular. This pack integrates learning areas such as storytelling, speaking and listening, reading, writing, matching and word work. The pack includes activities like filling in missing letters in a puzzle related to the story, supported by both symbols and words, available in both colour and black and white versions. The inclusion of 15 symbol cards aids in speaking and listening exercises, story sequencing, vocabulary development and matching activities. These are in colour and black and white. The gingerbread-themed borders, provided in both colour and black and white, offer a creative space for children to write or draw about the story. Additionally, the pack includes three coloured gingerbread-themed cards along with three for black and white cards for colouring. The pack forms the basis of a lesson or unit of work. Boardmaker licenced.
Shopping 20 Picture Symbols to Find
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Shopping 20 Picture Symbols to Find

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A cross curricular resource consisting of 2 worksheets, 1 in colour and the other, a version in black and white. The resource links a Shopping theme with counting, reading, close observation skills and colouring. The objective is for children to read and identify the shopping related 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.
Spring Workbook with Symbols SEND / KS1
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Spring Workbook with Symbols SEND / KS1

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Celebrate Spring with these 4 worksheets using symbols to support learning. 25 Objects to find - this worksheet lists 25 things children may relate to Spring, including sunshine, flowers, Easter eggs, umbrella, bee, butterfly and caterpillar. Children can tick off the symbols as they find them. A Spring Poem - children read the poem and then trace over the words. Children can colour the pictures and go on to write their own simple poems or sentences about Spring. 2 Spring labelling sheets - Children label the Spring symbols and colour them in. Boardmaker Licenced.
Words with AP Wordsearch and Worksheets
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Words with AP Wordsearch and Worksheets

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A phonics activity where children have 8 words containing ‘AP’ to find: Cap, yap, map, happy, tap, nap, apple and chap. 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 ‘AP’ words and write their answers. Children label the 8 picture symbols of words with ‘AP’. Boardmaker licenced.
Christmas Crosswords, Captions and Colouring
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Christmas Crosswords, Captions and Colouring

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This Christmas workbook blends crosswords, a word search, labelling, writing, and colouring activities, offering a range of learning experiences that cater to different abilities. The resource includes Boardmaker symbols (Boardmaker licenced). The activities align with EYFS and KS1 learning objectives and link to literacy. There are 9 worksheets altogether and an answer sheet to go with the word search.
4 Transition Worksheets KS1 / KS2
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4 Transition Worksheets KS1 / KS2

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Here are 4 worksheets in black and white for children who are moving up or on to a new class or school. The questions will help them to think about things that are important to them from this year, as well as look forward to the next step of their learning journey. The picture and shape outlines provide a writing scaffold with minimal writing for those who would find this difficult. Suitable for SEN pupils. Children can draw, write key words, captions or sentences as appropriate for them. Questions include important dates, people, happy thoughts and visits, three best moments, 4 feelings and what to put in a first aid kit when moving on.
How do I Feel? Communication Cards
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How do I Feel? Communication Cards

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A set of communication cards for young children or SEND children. There are two versions . These children shown are all boys (Girls version to follow in future). Set 1 and 2 show boys sharing how they feel when unwell. Set 3 and 4 shows pictures of what can be done to support them. The last page is a blank template for you to use.
I Don't Feel Well SEN / KS1 Resources
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I Don't Feel Well SEN / KS1 Resources

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This resource links with SEN, Healthy Lifestyles, Looking after Ourselves, People who Help us, Me, Ourselves, Feelings and Literacy: reading, writing and speaking and listening. There are two communication boards - I don’t feel well and At the Hospital. I don’t feel well - this board shows children displaying a range of emotions when they are unwell. At the Hospital board - this board shows words of things/people that you might find at the hospital. There is a matching worksheet for each board where children write a word or phrase beneath the 12 colour pictures. Page 5 asks children to think of words and phrases a doctor might say to them and complete the boxes by writing in their own words. Page 6 shows a nurse instead of a doctor. Again children fill in the empty boxes with their own words or phrases. A useful resource for children who may be experiencing medical problems or may have to visit a hospital. Use together with social stories.
Let's write about Christmas and  Winter KS1
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Let's write about Christmas and Winter KS1

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These 10 writing frames each show a different colour scene to discuss and write about. There are key words included with each scene to support writing. The frames and key words may help your children with special educational needs too. Links to Seasons, Winter and Christmas.
3 New Year Differentiated Word Searches
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3 New Year Differentiated Word Searches

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3 differentiated word searches for EYFS /KS1 and Send pupils. Each of the word searches has picture support and there are corresponding answer sheets included. Links to topics on Celebrations, New Year, Winter and spelling and word work in literacy.
Addition Toy Counting Cards
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Addition Toy Counting Cards

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 40 cards to cut and laminate and use in your lessons on number or addition. Add to your maths tables or corners or use for early finishers or wet play activities. Links to numeracy and toy topics.
Heavier or Lighter Christmas Comparing
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Heavier or Lighter Christmas Comparing

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A Christmas activity linked to maths - comparing and encouraging use of language such as heavy, heavier, light, lighter. There are a set of 24 symbols connected to Christmas / Winter. Each picture is numbered 1 - 24. The second sheet is a template for the children to write which symbol in each square is heavier or lighter. The first one is done for them. Cut and laminate the cards for stand alone speaking and listening activities.
Christmas Labels to read write and label
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Christmas Labels to read write and label

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*Licenced PCS to use Boardmaker symbols. A set of 32 Christmas symbols on small cards or labels for children to read, trace, write / label / colour in. Each design is in colour and black and white. Page 1 - Shows the symbols with space for children to write the words. Page 2 - Shows dotted words and symbols for children to trace over. Page 3 - Shows words and symbols for children to read. The cards can be used for Christmas gift tags too, or for name cards at your Christmas dinner. Also, add them as word cards to enhance your festive displays. Duplicate and laminate the cards for matching and sorting games.
6 Christmas Fine Motor Control Worksheets
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6 Christmas Fine Motor Control Worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. 6 different worksheets for children to practice and develop their fine motor control. Linked to Christmas. On each sheet, children join up the pictures e.g. Santa and his sack of toys. They then trace over the key words. Children can draw a picture for each word or rewrite the word themselves.
All the Fun of the Fair Colouring Cards
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All the Fun of the Fair Colouring Cards

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5 sets of black and white picture cards related to the Fair. There are 8 picture of symbol cards on each page. Children can cut these out, colour them in and use them to talk or write about the fair. Duplicate for matching games. Use as visual aids and for displays. Boardmaker licenced