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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.
Cutting Skills with Circles  Fine Motor
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Cutting Skills with Circles Fine Motor

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8 worksheets each showing 6 colour circles for children to draw round and cut out. An activity designed to encourage fine motor development and scissor skills. The circles are all colour and contain pictures / patterns or round objects. Extend this activity by printing out the sheets twice, cutting out the shapes and using them in your 2D shape work e.g. for matching activities or games.
Spelling Fun with Words Spelt Backwards
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Spelling Fun with Words Spelt Backwards

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3 worksheets with a fun approach to spelling. Each of the 8 words used when spelt backwards makes a different word. Symbols are used to support SEND pupils. (Boardmaker licenced) Sheet 1 shows a symbol for each of the words. Children can cut these out and make pairs of matching words spelt forwards and backwards e.g star and rats. They can write out the pairs of words in the space provided. Sheet 2 asks children to read the sentences and fill in the missing words using the table. Sheet 3 asks children to underline the correct words from each pair to complete the sentences e.g.* I heard a wolf /flow howling in the night.*
5 Trips Out and Special Days
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5 Trips Out and Special Days

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Take your class on exciting or virtual trips out with these 5 resources - Our Trip to the Seaside, the Circus, the Toy Shop, the Farm and the Zoo. Link with your topic work and your literacy work. Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and Send pupils. Boardmaker licenced symbols.
CHANGE Planning and Resources for KS1
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CHANGE Planning and Resources for KS1

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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.
Our Trip to the Seaside Activity Sheets
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Our Trip to the Seaside Activity Sheets

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9 activity sheets connected to the Seaside or/and the Seasons and reading and writing. Suitable for EYFS/KS1 and SEND pupils. Connect the resources to a trip to or a visit to the seaside, either virtual or real. Page 1 is a filled bus with sea creatures for children to talk about and colour in. Page 2 is an empty bus template. Children can draw themselves and their class mates going to the seaside in the windows. Alternatively, they can choose, colour, cut and paste Seaside pictures onto the bus. Page 3 shows a collection of sea creatures symbol cards that children can use to add to the bus, for their written work or duplicate for matching card games. Page 4 is a writing template about a seaside trip in black and white and page 5 is the same sheet but in colour. Pages 6 to 9 show animals and things that children might see at the seaside for them to label. These sheets are in colour and black and white. Children write the labels. Boardmaker licenced.
Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 3
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Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 3

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A resource suitable for SEND and KS1 and linked to phonics work. There are 5 worksheets each showing 6 symbols for the sound portrayed. ace/ase - 2 spellings here for the same sound ad ag am - look out for the silent b here ar Children name the symbols and locate the sound within each word and underline it. They can then write or trace the words on the list for each page. Sheet 6 asks children to write 3 words for each of the sounds they have been learning about. Useful as an assessment tool. Boardmaker licenced. See also Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 1 and Set 2
Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 2
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Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 2

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A resource suitable for SEND and KS1 and linked to phonics work. There are 5 worksheets each showing 6 symbols for the sound portrayed. all /awl - 2 spellings here for the same sound ack at ang age Children name the symbols and locate the sound within each word and underline it. They can then write or trace the words on the list for each page. Sheet 6 asks children to write 3 words for each of the sounds they have been learning about. Useful as an assessment tool. Boardmaker licenced. See also Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 1 and Set 3
Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 1
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Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 1

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A resource suitable for SEND and KS1 and linked to phonics work. There are 5 worksheets each showing 6 symbols for the sound portrayed. ape arm art ash angle Children name the symbols and locate the sound within each word and underlining it. They can then write or trace the words on the list for each page. Sheet 6 asks children to write 3 words for each of the sounds they have been learning about. Useful as an assessment tool. Boardmaker licenced. See also Words with Rhyming Sounds Set 2 and Set 3
My Garden Cross Curricular Resource Pack
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My Garden Cross Curricular Resource Pack

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A 13 page resource pack with a Garden theme. Links to Outdoor Learning, Science, Plants and Animals, nature, reading, writing, handwriting, numbers to 10 and poetry. Pages 1,2 and 3 show colour cards using symbols. Children can count, cut and order from 1 to 10. They can also match the numbers and number words to the pictures. Pages 4 to 7 show colour flashcards of the objects seen in the maths sheets and found in the garden. Cut and duplicate (and laminate) for matching games, and to add to your displays. Page 8 is a colouring sheet showing black and white pictures of all of the symbols in the garden. Pages 9 to 12 show handwriting sheets where children read the sentences, trace them and match them to the correct black and white symbols. Page 13 is an original poem - Rosie’s Garden. Share the poem and children can then draw Rosie’s garden. They could also underline rhyming words and / or words related to the garden symbols. Choose from the resources to make several lessons on the Garden theme. Boardmaker licenced.
3  Castles Differentiated Word Searches
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3 Castles Differentiated Word Searches

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3 differentiated word searches for KS1 and Send pupils. Each of the word searches has picture support and there are corresponding answer sheets included. Links to topics on History, Castles and spelling and word work in literacy.
Coronation of King Charles 111 Bumper Resource Pack
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Coronation of King Charles 111 Bumper Resource Pack

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Let’s celebrate King Charles 111 and his Coronation on May 6th 2023. A bundle of 9 original resources for your class or school with activities suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Resources include colour and black and white flashcards, story and story writing and poetry, page border templates, a word search, bunting, colouring sheets, reading, writing and speaking and listening activities. There are opportunities to design and make including postcards, flags, stamps, souvenir balls, rings, crowns, a coat of arms and a tea set. Boardmaker licenced.
My ABC Topic Resource Bundle
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My ABC Topic Resource Bundle

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A bundle of ABC resources based on the alphabet and linking to your phonics and topic work on: My ABC Farm Food Christmas Gardens and Parks Toys Children trace the letters, name and colour the pictures and then cut and order the cards from A to Z. Suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced.
Sensory Halloween Activity
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Sensory Halloween Activity

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A different approach to Halloween using the senses. Talk to the class about what they might see, hear, touch or taste at Halloween. Share the poster and discuss each picture and the senses involved. There will be some cross over e.g. you can see, feel and taste a pumpkin. (Bring in smell too). Children can then use the template to write, draw or paste into.
Animals Trace and Write Letters and Words
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Animals Trace and Write Letters and Words

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3 worksheets where children say the initial sound of the animal and trace it, colour the animal. Then they can read and write the sentence. Each page shows 9 animals. Supports children with letter formation and fine motor control. Links to phonics work.
Getting Ready for Change Resource Pack
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Getting Ready for Change Resource Pack

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8 themed worksheets with templates aimed at supporting children with change at the end of a school year or at the start of a new term or year . Each worksheet has a different theme and title and uses symbols: Back to school checklist Children can write or draw things they need to consider for back to school 2 Knowledge is power Children are encouraged to think about what knowledge they will gain this year My A star Start Children are asked to thing about and write their aims and goals Back to School Children draw, colour or write subjects they will learn at school Rocket Fuel Children will consider the importance of a healthy diet to fuel success Dream Big Children draw or write their dreams for the future Change Ahead Children consider things that will stay the same and those that will change **Moving On ** Children think about and write about new navigations, directions and explorations. Children can express their feelings about moving on ,or transitioning to a new school giving lots of opportunities for speaking and listening. These worksheets, are designed to engage SEND pupils and KS1 children, providing opportunities for self-expression and reflection. They encourage positive thinking and readiness for change and the new school year ahead. Boardmaker licenced.
Label the Fruits Worksheets
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Label the Fruits Worksheets

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4 worksheets to choose from to suit all your pupils needs. black and white fruit pictures and words colour fruit pictures and words photographs of fruit and words cartoon fruit and words
ABC of Mindfulness Childrens Workbook
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ABC of Mindfulness Childrens Workbook

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A complete workbook full of engaging and bright resources to encourage Mindfulness and support children with their emotions and emotional regulation. Suitable for PSHE lessons for Primary children, for play therapists, teachers or counsellors working with children 1:1 or in small groups. Useful ideas too, for parents to carry out at home. The workbook contains an activity for each letter of the alphabet. Page 2 gives an index. Page 3 is for children to create their own mindfulness index or to use as an assessment sheet, children write on the pages that they have completed and the dates. Adults could initial. Activities range from making a dream cloud mobile, painting emotion faces on stones to making a ‘First Aid kit’ to feeling better. The workbook can be used as a unit of work or individual activities.
Christmas Grid Drawing Sheets
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Christmas Grid Drawing Sheets

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10 different pictures for children to draw and colour using the drawing grids to help them. The theme is Christmas and includes Santa, snowmen, a reindeer, bells and a star. Pupils with special educational needs may benefit from using the grids to assist their drawing too.