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.
A compilation of 25 innovative and engaging hula hoop games which are fun and inclusive for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.
There are 5 sets of games each with 5 games to play included:
Games to play with hula hoops
Teamwork games with hula hoops
Inclusive games with hula hoops
SEND games with hula hoops
Pairs games with hula hoops
The set comes with a user-friendly worksheet that allows children to devise their own hula hoop game either individually or in pairs or groups.
Each of the 25 games comes with planning including objectives, resource and activities.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding and appreciation of endangered animals in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles. Resources are included and there are signposted suggested resources also.
The content connects classroom learning to real-world conservation and global issues, fostering a sense of environmental responsibility.
The planning is adaptable to children’s abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides clear ways for teachers to assess children’s understanding of endangered animals.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of Coral Reefs and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum, as well as Oceans and Seas.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to children’s abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides clear ways for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Coral Reef animals.
This is Set 4 in the collection of Creative Stories. This new compilation consists of five engaging stories that are sure to stimulate young minds and get their creative juices flowing.
In “The Little Chef with a Big Idea”, children will learn about empathy and the joy of giving, as they follow the adventure of a thoughtful chef who goes above and beyond for his neighbour.
“The Little Prince and the Rose” is a captivating tale that teaches lessons about friendship, growing up, and seeking wisdom in unexpected places.
In “Santa Gets Stuck”, the magic of Christmas comes to life, illustrating the importance of perseverance and problem-solving in fun, festive circumstances.
“Imelda and Cecilia and the Magic Shoes” is a story about friendship and discovery. Here, two best friends embark on an unexpected adventure at their ballet class, encouraging children to embrace the magic in everyday life.
Finally, in “Patch the Dog Finds a New Playmate”, young readers will learn about overcoming loneliness, making friends, and the simple joys of playing and sharing.
Each story in this collection provides opportunities for creative writing. Children can expand the narratives, explore different endings, or create their own stories inspired by these characters and themes.
There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.
This is Set 2 in the collection of KS1 short stories designed to encourage budding little authors.
This pack comprises five engaging and imaginative tales:
“Saying Goodbye to Grandad”,
“The Pig That Really Did Fly”,
“The Girl Who Could Not Stop Smiling”,
“Father Christmas Says Goodbye”, and
“The Cow That Walked on Two Legs”.
Each narrative has been written to stimulate children’s curiosity and encourage creative writing.
The stories feature a range of characters and situations that children can relate to and learn from.
Whether it’s exploring the concept of loss or goodbyes, celebrating uniqueness, or the magic of relentless positivity, each story imparts valuable life lessons in a gentle and fun manner. They offer prompts for children to elaborate, extend, or even create their own stories.
There is a colouring sheet for each of the stories with a matching colour picture.
Encourage your KS1 children to dive into the wonderful world of creative writing with this fun story pack. This is Set 1 in the Collection.
This collection features five original tales:
“The Boy Who Could Not Stop Growing”,
“The Princess and the Knight”,
“Hide and Squeak”,
“The Lonely Bear and the Magic Umbrella”, and
“The Cat That Nobody Wanted”.
Each story is thoughtfully written, with engaging plots that will stimulate your children’s imaginations and foster their creativity.
The stories are good starting points for various writing activities, encouraging children to create their own tales, write sequels, or pen character descriptions.
The stories also carry subtle moral lessons - from embracing individual differences to overcoming fear with friendship.
There is a colouring sheet to go with each story.
This phonics teaching resource is an exploration of the initial sounds S, A, T, P, I, and N, tailored for early literacy learners.
Included is a planning sheet with objectives and 4 activity ideas.
There is a large colour flashcard for each of the initial sounds and these are colour coded to match in with the rest of the resources.
A set of three worksheets for each letter is provided. The first worksheet includes 12 colour images representing words beginning with the specific sound. The same images are also provided in black and white, offering flexibility for different teaching needs. A set of 12 corresponding word cards are also included, enabling students to match words to pictures, enhancing their recognition and comprehension of each initial sound.
Boardmaker licenced.
These five fun, original poems for KS1, accompanied by activities will captivate your children’s imagination and help to reassure them when starting back at school.
“Lolly’s Lunchtime Lesson: A School Tale”
Lolly learns that a friendship can start over a shared lunch!
“A Purr-fect First Day at School”
Lenny hides his kitten in his backpack to take to school
“Molly Plays Hide and Seek”
Molly hides behind the sofa on her first day of school
“My First Day at School”
School turns out to be fun after all!
“Under the Stair and Behind the Bear”
Penelope and her brother Gary, find their courage and nerve just in time for school!
This engaging set of games offers a set of 48 colourfully illustrated cards featuring common school objects, along with detailed plans and instructions for four fun and educational games: ‘Making Pairs,’ ‘Classroom Challenge,’ ‘Story Chains,’ and ‘Relay Card Game.’
Designed with Key Stage 1 children in mind, these games help stimulate various skills such as memory, concentration, creativity, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and quick decision-making.
Each game serves a different purpose, catering to different learning styles, and offering the possibility to challenge children in unique ways.
‘Making Pairs’ will challenge observation and memory, ‘Classroom Challenge’ will improve their description skills and attention to detail, ‘Story Chains’ will unlock their creativity and enhance their storytelling skills, and the ‘Relay Card Game’ will encourage teamwork and fast thinking.
Whether you’re looking to fill a spare half-hour or planning a dedicated day of learning-based fun, this versatile set is sure to be a hit with your class.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of Madagascar, and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as challenging extension ideas.
Activities like the word search, labelling, drawing, colouring and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Madagascar and animals found there.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the Antarctica and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography, citizenship and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as extension ideas.
Activities like the word search, labelling, drawing, colouring and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Antarctica animals.
This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the Arctic and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as extension ideas.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s understanding of Arctic animals.
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This resource is an engaging tool for Key Stage 1 and EYFS teachers, aiming to instill an understanding of the desert and animals that can be found there, in young children. It links to primary science, literacy, geography and art areas of the curriculum.
The resource pack includes a unit of work planning template detailing objectives, activities, assessment and resources as well as interesting extension ideas.
Activities like word searches, labelling, drawing and discussions help to engage children and cater for different learning styles.
The planning is adaptable to different abilities, and can be used as a whole or in parts.
The resource also provides suggestions for teachers to assess children’s learning and understanding of the desert and desert animals.
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.
8 themed worksheets with templates aimed at supporting children with change at the end of a school year or at the start of a new term or year .
Each worksheet has a different theme and title and uses symbols:
Back to school checklist
Children can write or draw things they need to consider for back to school
2 Knowledge is power
Children are encouraged to think about what knowledge they will gain this year
My A star Start
Children are asked to thing about and write their aims and goals
Back to School
Children draw, colour or write subjects they will learn at school
Rocket Fuel
Children will consider the importance of a healthy diet to fuel success
Dream Big
Children draw or write their dreams for the future
Change Ahead
Children consider things that will stay the same and those that will change
**Moving On **
Children think about and write about new navigations, directions and explorations.
Children can express their feelings about moving on ,or transitioning to a new school giving lots of opportunities for speaking and listening.
These worksheets, are designed to engage SEND pupils and KS1 children, providing opportunities for self-expression and reflection. They encourage positive thinking and readiness for change and the new school year ahead.
Boardmaker licenced.
Are you looking to engage your Key Stage 1 children in a fun and educational way as the term wraps up?
Here is a pack of 10 interactive set of tasks allowing your children to wind down while keeping their minds active.
Each poster can be used at its current A4 size or can be enlarged for bigger groups and has been designed with a variety of tasks to suit a range of abilities.
The 8 tasks on each sheet include:
Mazes to challenge problem-solving skills and spatial awareness
Handwriting exercises to reinforce good writing practices
Counting activities to boost math proficiency
Speaking and listening tasks to improve communication skills
Symmetry exercises to promote an understanding of shapes and patterns
Word art tasks to bolster vocabulary and artistic abilities
Spot-the-difference games for enhancing attention to detail
Word search to enrich language and spelling
The pack also includes a blank template for you or the children to create their own game posters.
This resource is useful for classroom, at home or in after-school settings.
Children can work individually, with a friend or a group to complete the tasks.
‘Circles All Around Us’ is made up of 30 Photo Cards. The cards feature photographs of round or spherical objects found in everyday life.
The cards promote observational skills and give lots of opportunity for speaking and listening.
Here are some activities that children could play with these cards:
Circle Hunt: Divide the cards among the children and ask them to find similar round objects in the classroom or at home.
Memory Game: Duplicate cards and turn all cards face down, children take turns trying to find matching pairs.
Sorting Circles: The children can sort the cards by different categories, such as color, size, or usage (e.g., food items,vegetables, etc.).
Art and Craft: Children can make prints with round objects or make their own posters of round or spherical objects.
The cards will enhance any display on shape.
‘Squares All Around Us’ is made up of 30 Photo Cards. The cards feature photographs of square or cubes and are objects found in everyday life.
The cards promote observational skills and give lots of opportunity for speaking and listening.
Here are some activities that children could play with these cards:
Square Hunt: Divide the cards among the children and ask them to find similar square objects in the classroom or at home. They could also search in books on the internet if access.
Memory Game: Duplicate cards and turn all cards face down, children take turns trying to find matching pairs.
Sorting Squares: The children can sort the cards by different categories, such as color, size, or usage (e.g., food items, toys or games etc.).
Art and Craft: Children can make prints with square objects or make their own posters of square.
The cards will enhance any display on shape.
A set of 60 colour photo cards showing pictures of hearts and diamonds that you may come across in everyday life.
The shape cards are designed to help children to develop their understanding of 2D shape and has an emphasis on real world connections.
Children can use the cards in various ways:
Duplicate for matching pictures / games
Sort cards into 2 shape categories of hearts and diamonds
Look for hearts and diamonds shapes in school or outdoors
Diamonds and hearts scavenger hunt where cards are hidden outdoors and children have clues to help them find them
Use various media including paint, felt pens, collage and crayons to create heart and diamond patterns
Suitable for EYFS and KS1 and links to speaking and listening, 2D shape, pattern and maths games.
This a set of planning and activities that includes learning objectives, resources and assessment.
It uses Boardmaker symbols and is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.
Boardmaker licenced.
The planning is based on the delightful book by Julia Donaldson. ‘The Hippo has a Hat’.
The activities link to literacy - story, rhyme and handwriting. They also link in well with animals and clothing for your topic work.
Activities include: Rhyme recognition and word matching, word tracing and drawing, creative arts and drama.
You can use the planning and resources for a complete lesson or unit of work or dip in to Story sessions.