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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.
ME and my Emotions Lesson Plan KS1/SEND
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ME and my Emotions Lesson Plan KS1/SEND

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A set of resources linked to Feelings, Ourselves and Me. Useful to support children in recognising different feelings and emotions, improving their vocabulary and emotional intelligence. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker symbol licenced. The lesson pack includes: A lesson plan including objectives, activities, resources, assessment and extension ideas. Worksheets 1 to 4 where children have the opportunity to draw emotions, label them and complete sentences to express their emotions.
Blending Sk and Sc Worksheets KS1
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Blending Sk and Sc Worksheets KS1

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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.
Picture and Word Fun PPT and Activities
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Picture and Word Fun PPT and Activities

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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.
Onomatopoeia Word Work with Symbols KS1
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Onomatopoeia Word Work with Symbols KS1

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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
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.
50 Everyday Things to Sort EYFS / SEN
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50 Everyday Things to Sort EYFS / SEN

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Here are 50 practical ideas for your EYFS / KS1 or / and SEN pupils. These are all everyday things found in the home, school or garden. Each page shows 5 colour pictures with ideas for sorting. These pictures are good to cut out too and add to any jars or collections the children make. Arm yourself with sorting trays such as bun trays, jars, bags, egg boxes or draw inserts/cutlery trays. Children have a range of practical opportunities all around them for sorting in various ways including colour, shape, pattern, sets, texture, taste, smell and feel. ****Remember some items may be unsuitable for small children such as marbles, without careful supervision.
Songs and Rhymes Choosing Boards EYFS SEND
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Songs and Rhymes Choosing Boards EYFS SEND

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These 3 choosing boards provide a visual and interactive way for children to express their preferences and actively participate in selecting songs and rhymes for music time. Each sheet/board shows 12 well known songs and rhymes. The resource can enhance children’s communication skills, promote independence, and create a sense of ownership over the learning experience. Examples of pictures range from “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to “Humpty Dumpty,” “Five Little Ducks,” “Five Little Speckled Frogs,” and “Hickory Dickory Dock.” The colourful pictures make it simple for children to make their selections and participate in rhymes and songs during music time. The resource has a mix of symbols and pictures(Boardmaker 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.
The Shopping Basket Flashcards /Visuals
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The Shopping Basket Flashcards /Visuals

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A set of 5 pages of colour flashcards related to the lovely story by John Burningham ‘The Shopping Basket’. Most images are symbols with some pictures. Flashcards include the animals in the story, the food on the shopping list, characters and ordinal numbers. These cards can be used in a range of ways such as matching up the animals with the foods, sequencing the story, ordering the numbers - the cards can also enhance any display work. Other activities could include a Scavenger hunt around school, food sorting and talking, story mapping, role play and creative art work such as a collage shopping basket. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 1
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Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 1

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6 sheets where children practice their fine motor skills by tracing over the patterns. Children pair the objects e.g. take the cat to the milk or the rain cloud to the umbrella. There are 3 designs of worksheet with 2 versions - straight lines and wavy lines.
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.
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.
My trip to the Rainforest with Symbols
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My trip to the Rainforest with Symbols

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*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.
Speaking and Listening Quiz EYFS / SEN
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Speaking and Listening Quiz EYFS / SEN

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What am I thinking of? A fun, colourful quiz to engage your children in speaking, listening and thinking. Instructions are included with this animated power point. Children are asked questions without giving away the name of the object in the picture and they guess / or locate the answer on the grid. There are 3 sets of pictures which could be used as 3 different activities or as 1 depending on your children and their concentration levels. As children get used to the idea of the quiz, you can begin to engage them in asking the questions. A great treat too, for end of term or the beginning of a new term.
6 Fine Motor Skills Worksheets
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6 Fine Motor Skills Worksheets

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6 worksheets for children to practice their fine motor skills. Follow the lines to join pictures that are the same or to match objects that are associated such as a school bag and some books or dogs and their bones. Laminate and add to your writing corner for a reusable resource and for use with dough or plasticine.
Seasons, Months and Festivals Activities
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Seasons, Months and Festivals Activities

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Seasons, Months, and Festivals Activity pack" for KS1 and SEND Children. Save time and effort! This resource includes a planning sheet providing objectives, activities, a list of needed resources, an assessment guide, and extension ideas. Worksheet 1 - Interactive Symbols: Engage your children with 30 colour symbols, each representing the characteristics of different months, seasons, and a wide array of festivals. Worksheet 2 - Word Cards: Stimulate cognitive skills with word cards arranged both horizontally and vertically. This design adds an element of interest but also challenges children’s finding skills, making learning more fun. Inclusive Design: The resource is suitable for KS1 and SEND children. Use as a mini unit of work or lesson plan or dip in for a related activity on Weather, Seasons, Sequencing, Reading or Writing. Boardmaker Licenced.
Behaviour Management Football Sticker Charts
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Behaviour Management Football Sticker Charts

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Differentiated sticker / reward charts with a football theme. A great alternative to a star chart for those interested in football. There is a female goal keeper on chart 1 with room for 5 football stickers and on chart 2 with room for 10 stickers. There is a male goal keeper on chart 3 with room for 5 and then 10 football stickers on chart 4. There are footballs that can be cut out and stuck on with glue.