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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.
Writing Practice KS1
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Writing Practice KS1

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A collection of 7 worksheets where children use the boxes to write letters, copy and continue patterns, write words, phrases and sentences. Children can improve their handwriting and learn how to use spaces in between their words.
8 Simple Crosswords with Answers KS1
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8 Simple Crosswords with Answers KS1

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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.
Barefoot Exploration Ideas
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Barefoot Exploration Ideas

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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.
20 Handwriting Practice Cards
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20 Handwriting Practice Cards

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Print, cut out and laminate these handwriting practice cards and use them in the writing area with dry markers. Children can trace the dashes with their fingers or add plasticine. The patterns go in two different directions and the children decide where to begin.
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.
Bumper Handwriting  Patterns on Baubles
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Bumper Handwriting Patterns on Baubles

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There are 16 pages showing a different design on each. There are 8 baubles on each page. There is also a bauble template for you to use to create more patterns of your own, or the children can make their own. Children can practice their handwriting / fine motor skills with these activity sheets and then colour in the baubles, cut them out and add them to their trees. Patterns include snowflakes, numbers, letters, faces, shapes and Christmas themed objects such as a Christmas tree. Good for young children and children with SEND.
Timetable Picture Cards
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Timetable Picture Cards

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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.
Finger Painting Exercises
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Finger Painting Exercises

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5 activities where children can use finger painting to improve their hand-eye coordination. The sheets can be used in a range of ways using pencils or paint brushes. Laminate and they can be used over and again.
Letter Tracing Cards A to Z with Pictures
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Letter Tracing Cards A to Z with Pictures

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A set of alphabet cards for children learning to recognize capital letters and write them. Useful for improving fine motor control and handwriting. Each card has dotted lines for joining and then the children can colour or trace inside the letters. The picture prompts will help children to identify the initial sounds. Cut out the cards and laminate and these are great in the writing corner/on the writing table with dry markers.
Wellbeing Cards for KS1
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Wellbeing Cards for KS1

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5 colour sheets with 8 wellbeing cards on each to cut out. Each card shows an activity to discuss with children when thinking about their wellbeing and what they can do to support their wellbeing. Cut and laminate the cards and they can then be a lasting reusable resource or added to a wellbeing display. Children could work in pairs or with an adult to consider which of the cards would suit them and which they would not be interested in. They can make 2 piles. If there are other activities children come up with, then they could make some more cards of their own. Links to behaviour regulation. May be valuable too, for SEND children.
5 Reward Star Charts
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5 Reward Star Charts

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Here are 5 example Star Charts that your children can choose from. Each one has a different theme: School Unicorn Rainbow Princess Dinosaurs All you need is some stickers or felt pens for drawing. There is a blank template included for you to make your own. There is a sample of a worked star chart where stickers have been added for different reasons to make it personal to the child. A motivating tool for behaviour management, assessing progress and/or rewarding children at home and at school.
Let's Talk about Places we go to
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Let's Talk about Places we go to

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A resource to encourage children to think about places they could /do visit and talk about them. The cards could be cut out and added to a child’s communication board. Sheet 1 shows 16 places children could visit with words along the side and added above the pictures. Children could colour in the pictures. Sheet 2 shows the same resource but without pictures. Children can draw in their own pictures or write the words. Sheet 3 has no words and is a useful template. This could be used for anything from toys to transport to food. The resource is useful for writing the weekend news too.
Let's Talk  Festivals and Celebrations
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Let's Talk Festivals and Celebrations

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A resource to encourage children to think about festivals and celebrations and talk about them. The cards could be cut out and added to a child’s communication board. Sheet 1 shows 16 festivals and celebrations with words along the side and added above the pictures. Children could colour in the pictures. Sheet 2 shows the same resource but without pictures. Children can draw in their own pictures or write the words. Sheet 3 has no words or pictures and is a useful template. This could be used for anything from animals they know to people that help us. Laminate to make a useful writing mat with key words.
Handwriting Patterns on Trees
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Handwriting Patterns on Trees

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18 different patterns for children to practice their fine motor skills in this activity. There are 10 pages with 2 trees on each - each with a different pattern. The last 2 trees are templates for you or the children to make your own patterns.
Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 3
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Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 3

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4 worksheets where children practice letter formation from A to Z, upper and lower case letters. Letters are dotted so that children can trace over them.
Toys Tracing Letters and Words
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Toys Tracing Letters and Words

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Early learners will enjoy tracing the letters and sentences for each of these toys. The font supports fine motor control and letter formation. There are 3 worksheets in this resource all with a toys theme. Supports children with special educational needs.
Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 4
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Fine Motor Tracing Patterns Set 4

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4 worksheets of 2 designs, with tracing patterns for children to help develop their fine motor and pencil control. One set of sheets is in a cursive format. The theme is a space theme e.g. children draw a line from the alien to the UFO. Laminate these sheets and they can be reused and added to the writing table.
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.