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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.
Colour My Home 10 Worksheets
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Colour My Home 10 Worksheets

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“Colour My Home” is a fun colouring resource designed to help children (and English Language learners) learn about familiar objects found in a typical home and associated vocabulary. This resource is structured into 10 pages, each showcasing 6 different colour objects typically found around the house. Each page features a colour image of the objects alongside a corresponding black-and-white outline for colouring and matching. Cards can be cut out and sorted in different ways e.g. by rooms, colour, inside or outside the house, furniture, electrical items and many more.
Let's Make Faces EYFS and KS1
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Let's Make Faces EYFS and KS1

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Introducing a resource for EYFS and KS1 children to explore emotions and self-expression! This set includes four colour sheets, each featuring six unique faces made from simple circle shapes. Faces displays different facial expressions, hairstyles, hair colours, and head wear. The different faces encourage speaking and listening and the use of descriptive vocabulary. In addition to the colour sheets, a blank template is provided with six empty circles for children to design their own faces. They can select their favourite face / character that they have made and then create a personalized portrait-sized face using paint, collage, or other art materials. For added fun, the faces can be duplicated and cut out to create interactive games. Use them for a matching game where children pair the same faces or those with similar expressions, or play a bingo game where they match faces on their bingo cards with those drawn from a pool.
Colour My Kitchen Freebie
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Colour My Kitchen Freebie

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2 Worksheets, each with 12 items you might find in the kitchen. Children can name the items and colour them in. Duplicate for a matching game.
Happy Holidays Game and Spinner EYFS / KS1
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Happy Holidays Game and Spinner EYFS / KS1

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A ready made Christmas Themed Board Game for children linked to counting to 18. The board has a path of squares leading to a finishing number 18. There are 2 ways of playing the game: Children take turns to roll a dice to move along the path. Or, incorporate the colour spinner with Christmas-themed pictures that dictate special moves or penalties, such as ‘move ahead two spaces’ or ‘miss a turn’. There is a blank template for children to use to make their own board game and spinner. For best results, print onto card, or children can paste onto card. The game board also makes a nice Christmas place mat when enlarged.
Christmas Connections:Exploring Tradition
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Christmas Connections:Exploring Tradition

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This lesson plan, designed for EYFS and KS1 children, immerses them in the festive spirit by exploring key Christmas traditions. Using a series of 8 colour posters depicting Christmas items like sleigh bells, a Christmas present, and a gingerbread man, children participate in activities designed to enhance their recognition and storytelling skills. The lesson includes matching games to reinforce understanding of holiday symbols, storytelling sessions where children create and narrate their own Christmas tales, and a fun picture hunt that encourages problem-solving and collaboration. Extensions such as crafting, singing, and role-playing further enrich the experience. This lesson helps children grasp the significance of holiday symbols and also fosters creativity, communication, and teamwork.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS Poster Making EYFS / KS1
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS Poster Making EYFS / KS1

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A set of letters which together make up the words: Happy Christmas. There are 3 letters per page. Children can work in groups to colour in and cut out the letter stencils in order to design a poster. They then arrange the letters for the correct spelling and add decorations such as Christmas crackers, hats or snowmen. Alternatively, children can design their own posters using the lettering as a starting point. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas EYFS and KS1
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20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas EYFS and KS1

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This resource, 20 DIY Christmas Card Ideas for EYFS and KS1, features 20 colour creative designs to inspire young children in crafting their own Christmas cards. The cards can also be cut out and used for festive displays or turned into bunting to hang on string, adding a fun and decorative touch to the classroom or home. Perfect for encouraging imagination and creativity during the holiday season! The final page shows 2 blank cards for children to use as templates.
4 Animals Beginning with the Letter J
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4 Animals Beginning with the Letter J

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The resource includes four worksheets, each focusing on a different animal beginning with the letter “J”: Joey, jaguar, jellyfish and jackdaw. Each worksheet features: • A picture of the animal, that children can colour in. • A writing practice section where children can trace and write the name of each animal and overwrite letters. The resource reinforces letter-sound recognition while connecting literacy with nature and wildlife.
30 cute Animals to Name and List
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30 cute Animals to Name and List

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A poster showing 30 cute animals. Children can name and write out the words on a list. There are also word cards that can be cut out and pasted to make the list. Play a game where children can time each other to see who can find all the animlas first. Words can be put into alphabetical order.
Learning about Animals
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Learning about Animals

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6 colour animal cards for displays or visual teaching aids. There are black and white versions of the animals for children to trace the words and colour the pictures.
Puppies and Kittens and other Baby Animals
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Puppies and Kittens and other Baby Animals

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A set of worksheets for children finding out about baby animals. There are 6 baby animals with photos and pictures for the children to colour in. There is a sheet where children can draw the animals or write the words and they can either underline or draw around the correct adult animal on each sheet.
Animals that are Black and White Worksheets
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Animals that are Black and White Worksheets

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7 activity sheets on black and white animals dalmation panda skunk zebra penguin cow Children can name, label, match, write a caption or sentence, draw an animal and unsramble letters to find and match the animal names.
7 Kinds of Animals PPT and Activity EYFS / KS1
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7 Kinds of Animals PPT and Activity EYFS / KS1

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This Power Point starts of with an animated slide showing all 7 kinds of animals. Click to show the words to go with the pictures and children can see if they can name the animals correctly. Page 2 shows black and white drawings of the same animals and the words appear on a click. Next there is a slide for each kind of animal and a sentence. Children can read the sentences. Print off the sheets for worksheets where children can read, match, colour and write the words and sentences.
Chinese Zodiac Animals Worksheets KS1
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Chinese Zodiac Animals Worksheets KS1

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6 worksheets for KS1 children learning about the Chinese Zodiac. Introduce the Zodiac and the animals as well as the order in which they come. Children can find out what their animal is dependent on their birthdays. Worksheets - reading, writing, drawing, ordering Children draw or past the animals clockwise in the order that they appear in the Chinese Zodiac. Recognise the animals? Write the names of the 12 shadow animals under the pictures. Write the names and / or year of the animals under the colour pictures. Draw or paste the animals onto the sheet which shows the animal names. 2022 is the year of the tiger. Children draw or paste the animals above the years shown. Each animal has a sign, children find out what they are and draw them into the appropriate circles.
Animals in Picture Frames PPT EYFS KS1
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Animals in Picture Frames PPT EYFS KS1

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A lovely power point where on the click of the switch / key, a picture of an animal appears for each letter of the alphabet from a to z. Children enjoy making a prediction of what animal will be next. Have the alphabet in order, available for them to check what letter comes next. Links to the Alphabet, Phonics, Animals and Pets.
Learning about Farm Animals
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Learning about Farm Animals

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6 animals that you may find on a farm. 6 colour cards for display or use as visual aids and matching black and white cards for children to trace the words and colour the pictures.
We are Animals Slide Show or Posters
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We are Animals Slide Show or Posters

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Show this on the smart board for a lesson starter on animals or phonics. 8 animals with their initial sounds. A great speaking and listening activity for early learners. The pictures can be used as posters too.
Animals List and Label Worksheets
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Animals List and Label Worksheets

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Children will enjoy using the colour pictures of animals to help them write their lists. There are 2 pages for children to label the 12 animals or copy, cut and stick the matching pictures.