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.
5 worksheets designed around Spring symbols.
Each sheet shows picture cards that can be cut out and sequenced.
Alternatively use as worksheets where children match the numbers or number words to the correct pictures.
Useful as an assessment sheet as well as a way to increase vocabulary around Spring.
Boardmaker Licenced**
4 worksheets that can also be used as assessment sheets linked to a Transport theme.
Children can use the worksheets to count and write the number words or numerals from 1 to 10.
They could also cut out the pictures and match them or put them in numerical order.
There is a blank template for children to draw in or insert pictures.
Boardmaker licenced
This resource contains a planning sheet with a unit of work for you to use or select lessons or activities from.
Planning includes LOs, assessment, resources, activity ideas, curriculum links etc.
Suitable of EYFS/ KS1 and SEND.
Symbols are used - Boardmaker Licenced.
The resources come in black and white and are replicated in colour.
There is a poster showing a collection of things that make sounds to discuss and use for a stimulus for further activities.
There are 13 worksheets each showing 8 symbols of things that make a sound such as a whistle or a car crash.
Children write under each picture the activity or a word that might describe the sound e.g. an ‘accident’ or ‘crash’.
Introduce children to the concepts of Sounds all around and that of onomatopoeia.
A set of colouring cards using symbols for children to use when learning their alphabet and phonics.
Each page has 8/9 cards where each letter of the alphabet has 2 or more symbols. Children can trace the letters, name what they see and colour in the pictures.
Cut these up and laminate them after the children have coloured them in. They could be duplicated for pairs or matching games or made into a book or classroom frieze.
Suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boardmaker licenced.
5 activity sheets to help develop handwriting skills and fine motor control in children and for SEND pupils.
Each sheet has a maze and asks children to trace within the maze to take animals or people to the centre e.g. dog to the bone, fish to the pond and children to the slide.
Children can also trace the letters and colour the pictures.
Boardmaker licenced.
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.
A welcome addition to your topic on Clothes for SEND pupils and suitable also, for EYFS and KS1.
The first page is a colour poster to share and talk about with your class with all things related to Clothes. This includes how to care for clothing such as washing, ironing and storing.
The second page is a black and white version of the poster for children to colour in.
Pages 3,4 and 5 are worksheets where children write the words under the pictures. These are mostly taken from the poster.
Finally, page 6 is a word wall containing some key vocabulary that children may use in their writing, discussing or labelling of clothes and related topics.
Children could make their own posters as an extension.
Boardmaker licenced.
This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with ING.
There are 12 words included here with matching pictures.
Worksheets
1 - Children trace the words ending with ING 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 ING, or draw or paste underneath the words.
Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boarmaker licenced.
This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with SS.
There are 12 words included here with matching pictures.
Worksheets
1 - Children trace the words ending with SS 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 SS, or draw or paste underneath the words.
Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boarmaker licenced.
This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with LL.
There are 12 words included here with matching pictures.
Worksheets
1 - Children trace the words ending with LL 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 LL, or draw or paste underneath the words.
Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boarmaker licenced.
10 worksheets in this collection using symbols. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils.
Links to phonics, handwriting and writing.
Each worksheet shows 12 pictures with the vowels underneath.
Children trace over the letters and add the missing vowels to make the CVC words.
These sheets encourage thinking skills and speaking and listening.
Boardmaker licenced
3 worksheets where children identify the missing vowel for each word and add this to complete the words.
Each page has 12 pictures for children to complete and trace the words and colour the pictures.
Boardmaker Licenced.
“Our World and Where We Live,” encourages children to explore and appreciate their local environment and culture, and promotes understanding and empathy of others by facilitating comparison and discussion of diverse global environments and cultures.
The resource includes a complete lesson plan including aims, resources, activities, assessment and homework. There is a colour disucssion sheet to introduce different aspects of where we live and the local environment. Children can colour in the black and white version of this sheet and overwrite the sentences. The next worksheet asks the children to draw and write about the different aspects and an example sheet is provided that the children can use as a reference or stimulus.
*Boardmaker licenced. *
The Boardmaker symbols can be a great resource for SEND students. They are a set of picture symbols used for communication with individuals who are nonverbal, have limited speech or who benefit from pictorial / visual input. They can aid in understanding and expressing ideas around the topic of Our World and where we live.
The main aim of this lesson is to help students understand the concept of opposites and effectively apply this understanding by associating it with symbols, drawings, and interactive activities.
The lesson encourages speaking and listening, vocabulary development and pair /group work.
The resource includes a complete lesson plan, 3 colour and 3 black and white worksheets showing opposites and 3 templates for children to draw opposites on.
The lesson plan includes aims, resources, introduction, activity ideas, assessment, homework and extension ideas.
There are 9 worksheets in total and a planning sheet.
*Boardmaker licenced. *
The Boardmaker symbols can be a great resource for SEND students. They are a set of picture symbols used for communication with individuals who are nonverbal, have limited speech or who benefit from pictorial / visual input. They can aid in understanding and expressing the concept of opposites.
5 sets of resources. 3 sheets in each set.
These are
LL, FF, SS, CK and ING.
Resources are linked to Phonics and words endings.
Each set contains:
12 words with matching pictures.
Worksheets
1 - Children trace the words endings 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, or draw or paste underneath the words.
Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boarmaker licenced.
This resource is linked to Phonics and words ending with CK.
There are 12 words included here with matching pictures.
Worksheets
1 - Children trace the words ending with CK 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 CK, or draw or paste underneath the words.
Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boarmaker licenced.
Welcome to “Toys, Tales, and Tasks” - a six-part lesson for young learners, with special emphasis on SEND, EYFS and KS1 children. Link to your lessons on Toys, Ourselves, Me, Emotions, History and Speaking and Listening.
The pack includes lesson plans showing objectives, resources, activities and extension ideas.
There are 10 sheets which include 9 black and white symbols of toys on each. Use the sheets as stand-alone worksheets or cut up the cards for games and activities.
Emphasizing Inclusivity:
Recognizing the diverse needs of SEND pupils, symbols are integrated into the resources to aid communication. These symbols act as familiar visual cues, aiding comprehension.
Boardmaker licenced User.
Lessons 1 to 6 Overview:
Toy Stories: Dive into narratives, enhancing creativity, story skills and vocabulary.
Sorting and Matching: Encourage logical reasoning by sorting, classifying and matching toys.
Descriptive Adjectives: Build vocabulary and language skills using toys as a reference.
Toy History : Understand change over time, introducing a historical perspective.
Money and Toy Pricing: Develop mathematical skills around number and money.
Emotions : Explore feelings, promoting emotional intelligence and empathy.
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.
The "Food Bumper Resource Pack " is tailored for educators working with SEND, KS1, and EYFS children. The resource pack aligns with a thematic focus on Food , and its cross-curricular connections. Use as a unit of work or dip into the resources for relevant lessons.
Contents of the Resource Pack: 3 Planning Sheets
Objectives: Clearly defined goals to ensure structured and purposeful learning.
Resources: A list of required materials and tools for each activity.
Activity Descriptions: Step-by-step breakdowns for each learning activity.
Adult Support Needed: Guidelines on how staff can aid and facilitate each activity.
10 Activity Ideas: These include links with a range of subjects e.g.
Science: Hot and cold, the sense of taste, as well as Plants.
Literacy: Phonics, speaking and listening, and storytelling exercises revolving around food themes.
Mathematics: Practical applications e.g. money through buying and selling food items.
80 Colour Picture Symbols:
Symbols related to food, ready to be cut out. They can be laminated for durability and for reuse in various activities and games.
Worksheets: These are designed to align with the activity ideas and includes a bingo template.
The inclusion of symbols and visual aids caters to a diverse range of learning styles, ensuring that children with SEND can equally benefit and engage with the content.
Boardmaker licenced.
Let your children step into the world of hygiene with a sensory twist tailored for SEND & EYFS learners. The focus is foot care.
The activity, includes a detailed lesson plan outlining objectives, materials, steps, and all the support a teacher might need to meet children’s needs.
With 15 symbol sets in both colour and black and white, this resource encourages children to begin to understand and explore the importance of foot care in a practical and engaging way.
The immersive experience of a foot spa combined with the tactile activity of a feely bag promotes sensory exploration.
Symbols can be coloured in, cut, laminated, matched as well as used in discussions or displays.
Boardmaker licenced.