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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.
Word Endings Ending with 'th' Worksheets
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Word Endings Ending with 'th' Worksheets

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. Phonics/spelling activity sheets for children learning about sounds - ‘th’ at the end of words. 4 activity sheets in black and white replicated in colour. Sheet 1- Children name the symbols / pictures and trace the words and sounds. Sheet 2-A word search where children find 5 words that end with ‘th’. There is an answer sheet included and picture support. Sheet 3 - Children match the words and pictures and then write the words. Sheet 4 - Children fill in the missing words using the symbol and word key at the bottom of the page completing the sentences. Suitable for SEND pupils and EYFS/KS1.
Food List Writing and Sorting Activity
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Food List Writing and Sorting Activity

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A KS1 resource linked to food, writing and sorting. Sheet 1 is a poster showing a variety of food and drinks. Share the poster and talk about the pictures - you could link to healthy eating. (Children could make their own posters). Sheet 2 is for children to draw the pictures themselves or cut and paste. (Children could put these into alphabetic order or order of preference). Sheet 3 is for children to write a list. They could add pictures to this. Sheet 4 asks the children to sort the foods into 7 different categories - there will be some overlap and repetition here.
BIG and Small Sorting Symbol Cards
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BIG and Small Sorting Symbol Cards

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A set of cards showing big and small picture symbols in both colour and black and white. Children can cut and match or sort into 2 sets: Big and Small. Biggest and smallest words are introduced.
Let's Talk about Light and Dark
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Let's Talk about Light and Dark

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A black and white and matching colour poster with a Light and Dark theme. Link to your Science lessons / Physical Processes. Encourage children to closely observe the symbols in the poster and talk about the different lights and any others they can think of. Lights can be sorted e.g. those operated with a battery and those with flames. Page 3 is a writing or drawing template - children draw or write the different lights that they see in the poster. Bring in a safety theme especially around matches and naked flames. Extend with a walk around school - what other lights or light sources can they find? Boardmaker Licenced
Staying Safe in the Sun Activities
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Staying Safe in the Sun Activities

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Activities for EYFS/KS1 and SEND pupils with a Science theme. There is a colour poster showing symbols connected to staying safe in the sun. Children can discuss these and label them. The same poster is also in black and white for children to colour in and label. Children can fill in sheet 3 with as many ways of staying safe in the sun that they can think of. They can draw or write in the writing frame. Next is a simple poem to share with your class called ‘Having fun in the sun’. Children can listen out for symbols or pictures shown in the posters. Then, they can write their own poem or story in the template given. For a complete lesson, add props such as sun hats, sun cream and sun glasses and children can handle these and use their senses. Boardmaker licenced
Noah's Ark Colouring and Writing Sheets
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Noah's Ark Colouring and Writing Sheets

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EYFS or KS1 worksheets on the theme of Bible Stories and Noah’s Ark. There are 2 colouring sheets of Noah and the Ark. Children can trace over the writing. There are also 2 writing sheets where children list the animals that went into the Ark and then write a short story of Noah and the Ark.
Counting to 5 Rocket Flashcards
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Counting to 5 Rocket Flashcards

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4 sets of flashcards showing Rockets from 1 to 5 for children to count, match or order. Each set has a different colour background and style of rocket. Cut and laminate and you can reuse as well as add to your classroom displays on Number and Space.
Story Maker with Symbol Cards
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Story Maker with Symbol Cards

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This resource is a fun way to introduce young children to story making and telling and working in small groups. The objectives are to encourage creativity, teamwork, speaking and listening and story telling skills. There is a planning sheet included with a sample story created using some of the story cards. The sets of symbol cards include; who, what, when, where, how and the End There is a set of colour symbol cards that go with each of these headings. Children will choose a card from each of the sections and put these together imaginatively to tell a simple story. Extend the activity by asking children to illustrate their story and write a short sentence or caption to go with it. Boardmaker licenced.
Toys Count, Cut, Match and Order 1 to 10
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Toys Count, Cut, Match and Order 1 to 10

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This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Toys. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10.Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five colour pictures of different toys, such as balls, blocks, dolls, and crayons. Children count the toys and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each toy picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the colour toy pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names of the toys. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the toy names, and match them to the appropriate toy pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own toy pictures or pasting toy pictures in sequence. Links Number with Reading and Writing.
Castles count, cut, match and order 1 to 10
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Castles count, cut, match and order 1 to 10

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This resource consists of two worksheets, each focusing on Castles and what might be found inside them. The first worksheet covers numbers 1 to 5, the second covers numbers 6 to 10. Sheet 3 is a blank template that can be used in a variety of ways. Each worksheet includes five pictures related to castles, such as kings, horses, knights and princesses. Children count and colour the pictures and cut out the images. There are matching number cards for each picture. Children can write the corresponding number, trace the numeral, and then match these cards to the pictures on the worksheets. There are also cards displaying the names such as swords, knights and crowns. Children can practice their writing skills, cut out the names, and match them to the appropriate pictures. The resource also includes a blank template, allowing children to get creative by drawing their own castle related pictures or pasting pictures in numerical order. Links Castles with Kings and Queens, Number with Reading and Writing.
6 Early Years Writing Patterns
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6 Early Years Writing Patterns

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3 pattern sheets in black and white and 3 in colour. Fun pattern work to support fine motor control for young children. Laminate and use with dry pens and add to your writing corner, or enlarge and use with paint.
Spring Story Planning Sheets for KS1
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Spring Story Planning Sheets for KS1

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These worksheets will inspire your children to write creatively about Spring. Each sheet has the same format but the 6 colour pictures are different on each page. The writing sections include: Who are the characters? The weather and setting Beginning, Middle and End Very useful for SEND children and those who may benefit from the support of a writing frame.
Signs of Spring Activity Sheets
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Signs of Spring Activity Sheets

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3 activity sheets for your topic on Seasons, Spring or Weather. Children label the pictures of Spring. They then match the rest of the pictures to the words in the word bank, adding the matching numbers. Finally, they draw their own Spring picture. Children write a sentence or phrase about the four pictures in the writing frame. Children cut and match the 4 word cards to the word and picture cards of Spring.
Ways of Taking Care of Ourselves KS1
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Ways of Taking Care of Ourselves KS1

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A set of worksheets based on Ourselves and how we can take care of ourselves. Shows Robbie Rabbit and the ways he takes care of himself. Children write out the ways he does this in word, sentence or list form. 2/3. There are 2 sheets - a girl and a boy sheet - children draw their own ways of looking after themselves and write about these. 4 / 5. These show bears exercising indoors and out. Children write in the templates showing they are aware of how exercise and well - being can take place indoors and outdoors. This is a lovely colour sheet showing foods that are and are not healthy for you. Children are asked to distinguish between them and write a list of all the healthy foods.
Ourselves - What Can I do?
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Ourselves - What Can I do?

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12 pictures for children to colour in and talk about showing popular things that they can or like to do. Children can trace over the key words or write them. Those that can, can write a sentence about the pictures.
Ourselves We are all Different Faces
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Ourselves We are all Different Faces

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5 worksheets linked to Ourselves, Me, Diversity, Speaking and Listening and Community. Each page shows a set of faces that children can complete to make them all different from one another. Talk with the class about similarities and differences. Sheets: Shows a set of faces with different skin tones - children add features. Shows faces with different colour hair. Children add features. Shows black and white pictures with eyes. Children complete the features and colour in. This is the same as sheet 3, but the faces have no features. Children add these. Shows a set of faces with different features and expressions. Some faces are duplicated and the children can make these different using their colour pencils. Extend by making class collages or displays showing how each child is unique.
Looking after Ourselves KS1 Worksheets
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Looking after Ourselves KS1 Worksheets

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3 activities to for children at KS1 to think about looking after their hygiene. Activity 1 Write or match the words from the word bank to match the pictures Activity 2 Cut out the picture cards and write a sentence about each item Activity 3 Write the sequence of how we keep our hands clean
Opaque or Non-Opaque Sorting Activity
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Opaque or Non-Opaque Sorting Activity

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A Primary Science activity where children are introduced to opaque and non-opaque objects/materials. There is a colour poster for opaque and non-opaque objects and then an activity sheet where children draw or write 4 objects under each heading.
Easter Eggs Pairs Matching Cards
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Easter Eggs Pairs Matching Cards

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Cut and laminate these cards for matching games for EYFS and KS1. Eggs can also be sorted by colour and pattern. Lots of ideas here, too, for children who are decorating their own eggs or making Easter cards.