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.
*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols.
A resource designed with SEND pupils in mind that works well too, for KS1 children.
Links to PSHE, Me, Ourselves, Emotions, Anti - Bullying week, Behaviour Management, Communication, as well as speaking and listening, reading and writing.
Sheet 1 shows 24 colour pictures with emotion words written above.
Sheet 2 shows 24 black and white pictures with words around it. Pupils can identify the facial expressions and find the correct matching words. There is more than one option for this e.g. glad and happy might apply equally well to the same picture.
Sheets 3 -8, each show 4 black and white pictures and children can write a word, phrase or sentence to describe the feelings or emotions.
4 worksheets linked to speaking and listening, reading, grammar and comprehension.
Suitable for those learning English, SEND and KS1 pupils.
Each sheet shows 6 picture symbol cards. Pupils find the correct word from 3 choices and complete the sentence.
E.g. I am talking or I am painting.
*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
*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.
This resource is a bundle of worksheets designed to enhance handwriting and fine motor skills for children in EYFS, SEND and KS1).
The bundle includes 10 themed sets, each containing 4 worksheets.
The themes cover topics: food and drinks, transport, toys, weather, feeling faces, farm, music, flowers and plants, clothes, and the seaside. Each worksheet aims to support the development of motor skills in young learners.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore this Olympic-themed resource designed for KS1 and SEND children, featuring two worksheets where children label sports such as basketball, tennis, surfing, hockey, and rugby. There are 16 Sports in all with 8 per page.
Available in both colour and black-and-white versions, these worksheets use symbols which assist children with their learning.
An accompanying list of sports names and symbols encourages speaking and listening and reading and also supports writing.
Boardmaker Licenced.
Overview: This resource is designed to support KS1 teachers and those working with SEND students by providing a range of worksheets and planning materials focused on jobs, occupations, and people who help us. The resource includes symbols and images to make learning accessible and engaging for learners.
Worksheets:
10 Worksheets: These worksheets are divided into 5 sets, each with two parts.
Sheet 1: Contains both words and pictures of various jobs and occupations.
Sheet 2: Features only pictures of jobs and occupations. Children are tasked with adding the missing words to match the images.
Each page shows 15 different jobs or occupations.
Planning Sheet:
6 Lesson Ideas: This planning sheet offers a structured approach to teaching the content. Each lesson plan includes:
Activity: Detailed description of the planned activity.
Aims: Clear learning objectives for the lesson.
Resources Needed: A list of materials and resources required for each lesson.
Black and White: The worksheets are provided in black and white, which can be beneficial for children who find colour distracting or who require visual simplicity.
Citizenship and People Who Help Us: The content is linked to broader themes such as citizenship and understanding the roles of people who help us in our community.
Boardmaker licenced.
This “Winter Woodland Trail Hunt” resource is designed to engage SEND /EYFS and KS1 children in outdoor exploration.
The activity includes a colourful checklist on page 1 with 12 winter-themed symbols, such as pinecones, holly, leaves, a squirrel and a bird, which children can tick off as they find them on the trail. Provide children with clip boards if available.
Page 2 provides the same symbols in black and white, encouraging children to colour them in when they spot each item. Pages 3 and 4 feature larger versions of these symbols, ideal for cutting out and laminating. These can be shared with children before the trail or attached to the real items they might discover, enhancing their sensory experience.
This resource promotes observation and hands-on learning in a fun and interactive way.
Boardmaker Licenced
The set of 5 lessons based on Looking after Hair, has an emphasis on Sensory Exploration.
Incorporating sensory exploration into hair care lessons offers SEND children an engaging learning experience.
The lessons promote personal care skills and are designed with the learning needs of SEND children in mind.
The resources include lesson plans with objectives, suggested materials, steps and teacher support required. There are 2 sets of symbol cards, each showing 15 cards. Set 1 is in colour and set 2 is in black and white.
The approach focuses on understanding hair care basics to engaging in role-play activities.
Through hands-on activities, children are encouraged to take an active role in personal care, fostering a sense of independence.
The modular nature of the lessons allows teachers to adapt and modify based on individual classroom needs, resources, and children’s preferences.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A set of five lessons on hand care crafted for SEND children (and suitable for EYFS and KS1), emphasizing sensory exploration, using visual symbolism, and interactive learning.
Here, children learn about hand hygiene, but also about kindness, empathy, and the value of self-care.
The resource contains a unit of work with 5 activities and includes activities, objectives, materials required, steps involved and the teacher support required.
Through tactile experiences, colour contrasts in symbols, and role-play scenarios, children are offered a multi-sensory approach, catering to varied learning needs.
The lessons provide children with the skills and knowledge to undertake their own hand care, fostering a sense of autonomy.
The 15 colour and black & white symbols serve as visual cues, reinforcing memory and association.
The role-playing activities emphasize kind actions with hands, guiding children towards empathetic interactions and promoting positive social behaviour.
The lessons are modular and can be tailored to suit individual children’s requirements, pacing, and comfort levels.
Boardmaker Licenced.
A ‘Hot’ and ‘Cold’ Activity Pack for SEND and KS1 children.
A fun and engaging way to teach children about Geography and Science: Hot and Cold. Links to Weather and Seasons.
This Activity Pack has 12 colourful hot and cold flashcards, colouring sheets, tracing words activities and word searches for both hot and cold, with picture clues for reading and phonics practice.
There is a template sheet for both hot and cold that can be used for drawing, writing, or pasting/sorting into.
Answer sheets are included for the word searches, so children can check their own work.
Use as a unit of work, a lesson or just dip in for your Science topic / literacy work.