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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.
Speaking and Listening Quiz EYFS / SEN
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Speaking and Listening Quiz EYFS / SEN

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What am I thinking of? A fun, colourful quiz to engage your children in speaking, listening and thinking. Instructions are included with this animated power point. Children are asked questions without giving away the name of the object in the picture and they guess / or locate the answer on the grid. There are 3 sets of pictures which could be used as 3 different activities or as 1 depending on your children and their concentration levels. As children get used to the idea of the quiz, you can begin to engage them in asking the questions. A great treat too, for end of term or the beginning of a new term.
David Attenborough Classroom Resource Pack EYFS KS1
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David Attenborough Classroom Resource Pack EYFS KS1

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A 20 page resource pack for your topics on Explorers and Adventurers, Animals or / and David Attenborough. The resources link to animals and vocabulary used in the book David Attenborough by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Resources Colour and label the things explorers may take with them on their adventures Jungle borders for writing or drawing in Sea horse borders for writing or drawing in 16 word cards Blank template for you to create more word cards or for drawing in Class bunting outlines - children can make these to decorate your classroom Cut and match the animal pictures and photographs Match 3 animals to their habitats 9 - 15. 7 pages for phonics / handwriting practice based on animals in the book - turtle, gorilla, penguin, chameleon, sea horse, ant and bird A fossil colouring page 17 - 20 3 animals per page for children to write a sentence about
Coral Reef Animals Unit of Work EYFS KS1
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Coral Reef Animals Unit of Work EYFS KS1

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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.
At the Supermarket Data Handling KS1
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At the Supermarket Data Handling KS1

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There are 4 aisles in this supermarket resource. Each aisle presents colour pictures of the produce on sale. There are 2 worksheets for each aisle. Record how many of each item in the grid. Read and answer the questions related to the produce. Links to speaking and listening, shopping, weights and measures as well as data handling and number. Children can present their data / findings in the form of graphs, charts, tables or pictograms. You could extend yourself, by adding prices to produce and linking to money.
Bible Stories to Retell and Write about
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Bible Stories to Retell and Write about

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10 pictures to colour in, with lines for retelling and writing about a selection of Bible Stories including: Adam and Eve Jonah and the Whale The Good Samaritan Noah and others
Homographs
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Homographs

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Homographs are words that have the same spelling but different meanings and pronunciations. Here is a fun way to teach children this idea, There are 12 examples for children to discuss and compose sentences. At the back there are 12 cards showing the words worked on. Useful too, for English Language students.
World War Dingbats Quiz KS2
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World War Dingbats Quiz KS2

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This is a fun way to learn about, or consolidate knowledge about the World Wars. Share on the Smart board, on Zoom, for Home schooling or / and print out for classroom /home quiz fun. An answer template is included to write on and an answer sheet provided. For differentiation, you could give the answers mixed up and the children could match these to the pictures. As an extension activity, children could make up their own visual word quiz.
Toys Counting to 20
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Toys Counting to 20

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3 Toys colour worksheets for children learning to count to 20 and to write their numbers. The worksheets are also in black and white. There is a blank template included for you or your children to use.
Help Jo to Choose her Favourite Food PPT
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Help Jo to Choose her Favourite Food PPT

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This is an animated PPT with 2 activity sheets as a follow up. Jo is thinking about the foods she likes and dislikes. She wants to decide on her favourite food. There are 20 animated ideas to choose from. Children watch the PPT and help Jo to decide on her favourite food. The slides are animated so the children will delight in watching the food ideas on the TV, The activity sheets are at the back: A writing frame for children to write their choice of food for Jo and their personal choice. They then draw these food choices. Activity sheet 2 is for children to colour and label all the choices of foods. Extension activities include data handling - how many children chose the same or different food from the 20? What is the most popular food? Do a class or year group survey. Links to Ourselves, Food, Plants and Data Handling.
6 Fine Motor Skills Worksheets
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6 Fine Motor Skills Worksheets

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6 worksheets for children to practice their fine motor skills. Follow the lines to join pictures that are the same or to match objects that are associated such as a school bag and some books or dogs and their bones. Laminate and add to your writing corner for a reusable resource and for use with dough or plasticine.
30 words beginning with the Letter B
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30 words beginning with the Letter B

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A poster showing 30 things beginning with the letter B. Children can 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 pictures first. Another idea is to choose 5 pictures to write a sentence about or to make into a story. Order the words into alphabetical order.
A Jar of Positivity
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A Jar of Positivity

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A lesson linked with Feelings, Emotions, Mindfulness, Mental Health and Well Being and Self-Esteem. This is a great lesson on its own, or accompanied by a jar(empty sweet jar will do) filled with positive sayings, pictures or quotations. Great lesson to start the New Year or Term in a positive way. Children can use the* Postits* on page 3 to write some notes and plan what they will put into their own jar. They can work in pairs or groups for this or on their own. This resource compliments the 72 Thinking Positively Cards available on my shop also.
Tessellation with Hexagons KS1
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Tessellation with Hexagons KS1

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A 2D shape activity using hexagons. There are colour and black and white versions included here. The 4 types of sheets show one hexagon, two hexagons joined, three hexagons and a completed pattern on the final sheet. Children can cut out the 2D hexagons and copy or make their own tessellating patterns.
5 Food Colouring Sheets
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5 Food Colouring Sheets

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Here are 5 colouring sheets. Each one shows a colour version of the foods and a black and white version for children to colour in themselves. Some of the food may be unfamiliar to the children and this makes for speaking and listening and widening their vocabulary. Links to topics on food, healthy lifestyle and colour.
Under the Sea Colouring Sheets
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Under the Sea Colouring Sheets

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2 underwater scenes for children to talk about and colour in. There is a black and white and a colour version of each of the 2 scenes. Links to your topic on Animals and their Habitats and Seas and Oceans.
Make a Months of the Year Poster KS1
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Make a Months of the Year Poster KS1

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This is a writing frame that children can use to inspire them to write about anything. Here the focus is on the months of the year - there is a blank frame that children can use to fill out the months of the year. They can add in how many days are in each month. The second sheet already has the months filled in for differentiation. Children can write in the shapes, add relevant words or pictures to denote each month. They could also add in celebrations such as Easter and Birthdays. There is also a worked example where pictures have been filled in for each month. Discuss this with the children before they start to give them some ideas. These posters make a lovely months of the year display when completed.
Read, Write and Match the 4 Seasons
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Read, Write and Match the 4 Seasons

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A differentiated resource for your work on Weather or Seasons. There are 2 pages of statements for children to read and sort on the 4 seasons e.g. It is Icy in the mornings - Winter I like to eat ice cream - Summer Cut and laminate these for reuse. There is a lined writing frame showing the 4 seasons - children can select up to 8 statements and write them into the frame. Another way of writing about the 4 seasons is the sheet with the 4 seasons pictures and a box for each for children to write the Season words or a phrase or sentence. The final worksheet shows 4 colour flashcards of the seasons with matching words for children to cut and match.
Creative Writing with Favourite Toys KS1
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Creative Writing with Favourite Toys KS1

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A creative writing lesson that links favourite toys and creative writing. The resource contains a planning sheet including objectives, resources, introduction, activities, assessment and homework. There is a sheet with ideas for children to support their planning of story writing and a template for them to use. There are some key words given. There are 4 pages of colour photos and pictures of toys and a writing cartoon strip template.
Seasons, Months and Festivals Activities
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Seasons, Months and Festivals Activities

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Seasons, Months, and Festivals Activity pack" for KS1 and SEND Children. Save time and effort! This resource includes a planning sheet providing objectives, activities, a list of needed resources, an assessment guide, and extension ideas. Worksheet 1 - Interactive Symbols: Engage your children with 30 colour symbols, each representing the characteristics of different months, seasons, and a wide array of festivals. Worksheet 2 - Word Cards: Stimulate cognitive skills with word cards arranged both horizontally and vertically. This design adds an element of interest but also challenges children’s finding skills, making learning more fun. Inclusive Design: The resource is suitable for KS1 and SEND children. Use as a mini unit of work or lesson plan or dip in for a related activity on Weather, Seasons, Sequencing, Reading or Writing. Boardmaker Licenced.