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.
10 activities for EYFS and KS1 with a Bonfire Night theme.
Children talk about the scene in the picture and colour in the black and white version to match the colour picture.
Children have a colour picture showing children with their sparklers. Children write about the picture.
A counting and writing activity. Children count and answer the questions e.g. how many rockets can they see.
A starter for a Bonfire Night poster for children to complete.
Children write in the missing numbers on the rockets and then colour them in.
The beginning of a story about Peter on Bonfire Night for children to complete.
The beginning of a story about Stella on Bonfire Night for children to complete.
5 Safety First rules for children to read and then trace over. The pictures support reading.
Children write out 5 safety rules of their own on this sheet.
Children read the number rhyme and then write and illustrate a simple one of their own.
A PPT with 7 colour slides related to Autumn and phonics.
Each slide shows 8 cards for children to say the sounds, read the words and try to find pairs of words/cards starting with the same initial sounds.
Use as a whole class slide show encouraging observation and speaking and listening.
The cards can then be cut out and made into flash cards for children to continue practically playing sounding and matching games.
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
This resource focuses on activities cantered around the theme of toys.
Tailored to support SEND, EYFS, and KS1 curricula, it provides:
Visual Stimulation: 4 coloured worksheets and corresponding black and white versions showcasing a range of toys.
Hands-on Interaction: Activities involving cutting, pasting, and colouring to enhance fine motor skills.
Cognitive Development: Tasks aimed at categorization, and descriptive language skills.
Personal Connection: Opportunities for children to express personal toy preferences, fostering emotional and social growth.
Included is a planning sheet with 3 suggested activities which make use of the resources provided.
Planning includes resource lists, objectives and step by step guides.
Boardmaker Licenced.
This “Transport Symbols” resource is tailored to engage SEND, EYFS, and KS1 children. The resource provides opportunities for children to recognise different vehicles, understand their environments, and engage in creative play. It encompasses hands-on activities, from colouring and sticking to collaborative group tasks and imaginative play.
There is a planning sheet which sets out 5 different activities, lists resources needed, gives objectives and step by step guides for children / teachers.
There are 4 black and white worksheets and 4 in colour. There is also a blank template which is included in the planned activities.
Each worksheet contains 13 picture symbols of types of transport.
Boardmaker licenced.
Transform rainy days into educational adventures with this activity guide, tailored for EYFS and KS1 children, bridging learning outdoors and making the most of the weather!
The resource shows colour pictures of 8 Rainy Days activities.
There are 2 planning sheets showing the activity titles, resources needed, objectives, adult support and a step by step guide.
Activities include Rainy Day story writing, Listening to and making rain sounds, Rainy spatter art, Waterproofing and Rainy day bird watching.
Links science, art and literature.
Dip in and out of this resource on a rainy day or use as a unit of work or lessons for Outdoor learning.
This Christmas workbook blends crosswords, a word search, labelling, writing, and colouring activities, offering a range of learning experiences that cater to different abilities.
The resource includes Boardmaker symbols (Boardmaker licenced).
The activities align with EYFS and KS1 learning objectives and link to literacy.
There are 9 worksheets altogether and an answer sheet to go with the word search.
Plants and Animals Doodle Sheets is a set of 2 worksheets designed to engage your young learners in exploring the wonders of the natural world!
Children will encounter a variety of plants and animals to identify, name, and colour.
Featuring a wide array of animals and plants, these sheets provide ample opportunities for children to expand their knowledge and vocabulary of the natural world.
Utilise the sheets to inspire children to write about animals, plants, and nature, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the environment.
The images on the sheets serves as a prompt for children to express their thoughts and feelings about nature through poetry.
Ready to use and adaptable, these sheets can be easily integrated into various lesson plans.
Embrace the vibrancy of Autumn with this resource titled ‘Autumn: Exploring Seasons and Change,’ designed for KS1 and EYFS teachers. The resource features a planning unit detailing three activities, each with clear objectives, detailed resource lists, step by step guides and extension ideas.
Included in this resource are the ‘Autumn Doodles’ worksheet and three colouring sheets featuring a scarecrow, an umbrella, and leaves.
Fuel your KS1 children’s curiosity and knowledge of transportation with this resource featuring 10 picture grids!
Each grid displays a mode of transport such as a soaring plane, a chugging train, a hovering helicopter, a robust truck, and a modern electric car.
This resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these transportation illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, developing their observational and fine motor skills.
Enlarge the grids as required. Extend by asking children to draw or paint the modes of transport freehand.
Immerse your KS1 children in the spirit of Thanksgiving with this resource featuring 10 picture grids!
Each grid portrays a Thanksgiving-themed image, incorporating the iconic pumpkin, festive turkeys, and pumpkin pie.
This resource is crafted to encourage children to replicate these Thanksgiving illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, nurturing their observational and fine motor skills.
Enlarge the grids as required and extend by asking children to draw or paint freehand.
Blast off into the wonders of the cosmos with this KS1 Space Week Resource, featuring 10 picture grids!
Each grid presents an image related to space, including the glowing moon, twinkling stars, mysterious UFOs, a satellite dish, telescope, and brave astronauts exploring the unknown.
Designed to celebrate Space Week, this resource encourages children to replicate these illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, fostering their observational and fine motor skills.
Integrate the knowledge of Space Week into the classroom, inspiring young minds to learn more about the universe and our place in it.
Boardmaker licenced.
Ignite the sparkling spirit of Bonfire Night in your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 Firework related picture grids!
Each grid showcases a Bonfire Night-themed image, highlighting the visuals of rockets soaring , dynamite, and colourful fireworks painting the night sky.
The resource is designed to encourage children to replicate these illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, enhancing their observational and fine motor skills.
An engaging way to bring the magic of Bonfire Night into the classroom!
Enlarge the grids as required and extend the activity by getting children to draw or paint firework pictures freehand.
Bring the spooky and enchanting spirit of Halloween to your KS1 children with this resource featuring 10 picture grids!
Each grid unveils a classic Halloween-themed image, including a mysterious haunted house, a grinning pumpkin, a creepy spider, a fluttering bat, and a funny witch.
The resource is crafted to inspire children to replicate these Halloween illustrations onto a blank grid, square by square, nurturing their observational and fine motor skills.
You may want to enlarge the grids and extend the activity by asking children to then draw or paint the pictures free hand.
This Spooky Creativity Pack is designed to bring festive Halloween spirit into EYFS and KS1 classrooms. The pack contains 10 worksheets, each showing a Halloween theme in both colour and black & white versions.
Children can either match the colours or use their own colours or designs!
The worksheets cover a variety of Halloween themes, including pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and more, keeping the children engaged and excited.
Versatile Use: Beyond colouring, these sheets can be used to create Halloween cards, enhance classroom displays, or serve as matching game cards.
Prepare for, and enhance your festive activities with this set of 10 Christmas worksheets.
Each sheet shows a colour Christmas scene with a matching black and white version.
Children can copy the colours or use their own designs and colours.
These cards be a fun and educational tool for colour matching exercises, but they also offer an opportunity for children to craft their own Christmas cards.
A set of six activities using a Tumbling Tower game, tailored for EYFS and KS1 children. These activities encourage children to talk, listen, share, and learn about themselves while understanding their peers in a fun, engaging environment.
Each lesson comes with detailed planning sheets, outlining objectives, the resources required, and step-by-step activity instructions.
Likes and Dislikes: Explore individual preferences, celebrating the uniqueness of each child.
My School: Discuss school and school experiences, from favourite subjects to memorable events.
Animal Adventures: Immerse in the world of animals, understanding their sounds, behaviours, and habitats, as well as finding out about each other.
My Family: Discuss diverse family roles and dynamics, embracing every child’s background.
All About Me: Discuss Ourselves, personal likes whilst promoting discussion and good listening.
Me and My Emotions: Recognize, express, and discuss a range of emotions, building emotional literacy.
As Halloween approaches, don’t miss out on this specially created “Spooky Fun for All” collection.
This unit of work has been carefully crafted, keeping in mind the diverse needs of our SEND, EYFS, and KS1 students.
Within, there are 10 fully inclusive Halloween activities, each accompanied by clear objectives, required resources, easy-to-follow steps, suggested adult input, and tailored differentiation strategies to ensure all learners feel valued and engaged.
Activities include matching and making pairs, Halloween card making, Bobbing for Apples, making a hat for a witch, carving a Jack O’ Lantern, working with dough and making a scarecrow.
The unit culminates in a celebration Halloween party, providing children with a platform to showcase their creations, participate in newly learned games, and join a parade.
Included are two sets of 15 Halloween symbols /visuals: one in color and the other in black and white, all themed around and linked to the activities. There are also 2 sample scary poems and imaginative story/poem starters designed to ignite creative writing.
Boarmaker licenced.
2 colouring sheets for EYFS and KS1.
Ease your children back into the school routine with this fun activity encouraging discussion about the new class and the year ahead.
Sheet 1 is a doodle sheet where children can add in their own thoughts / writing.
Sheet 2 shows an outline of the first sheet and allows children to add in their own doodles of things related to themselves or school.
In this resource, teachers will find five engaging short stories designed to spark the imaginations and creative writing skills of their children.
“George the Ghost” scares himself by reading spooky tales,
“Hide and Squeak”, a fun-filled game in a haunted house,
“Pip Wins First Place”, a tale of a little girl’s triumph in a Halloween costume contest,
“Winnie Witch Learns to Fly”, the journey of a young witch mastering her first broomstick,
“Trick or Treat at Halloween”, a lively Halloween night adventure.
Alongside the stories, each tale is accompanied by a colouring sheet.