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.
The resource includes five worksheets, each focusing on a different animal beginning with the letter “O”: Otter, Octopus, Orangutan, Owl, and Ostrich.
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.
A fishy game where children cut out colourful fish and match them. There are 9 fish to cut and match.
As a follow up, ask children to use the black and white worksheet to make 3 pairs of fish. They could choose their own colours and designs, or the teacher may give them a task e.g. using only 3 colours, make each pair of fish different.
This resource is designed to support EYFS and KS1 phonics and alphabet learning, while incorporating the theme of Autumn.
The resource includes a variety of autumn-themed alphabet leaves. The letters on each leaf are upper and lower case e.g. Ee and Pp.
Each leaf is in black and white and is duplicated in colour.
There is a template outline of each of the 4 types of leaves used in the resource. These can be duplicated, and children can use to make their own alphabet displays or collage leaves.
The leaves can be cut out and sequenced in alphabetical order, laminated and used for making words or spelling activities.
Make a class tree and the children can add their leaves to it for a vibrant Autumn display.
A resource designed for EYFS and KS1 children, perfect for enhancing their skills in phonics, spelling, and writing while celebrating Halloween. This 10-page activity set features two Halloween-themed pictures /words per page that children can spell by organizing jumbled letters.
Activity Breakdown:
• Each picture represents a Halloween word, such as owl, cat, bat, witch, spider, and haunted house.
• The letters of each word are scrambled, and children are tasked with putting them in the correct order to spell the word.The font used is a Halloween ‘bone’ theme.
• Along with the jumbled letters, the pictures have a dotted outline that children can cut out. These outlines make for easy cutting and can be added to displays or used as decorations.
• Children can stick the cut-out pictures into their workbooks, adding a written reflection about each word or the Halloween theme.
• Children can colour in the Halloween pictures.
This resource reinforces key phonics and spelling skills and enhances fine motor skills through cutting and colouring.
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.
The activity introduces the rhyme: And the Band keeps marching on…
Share the rhyme and children can begin to learn the chorus whilst interacting using musical instruments and body parts to create sounds.
This worksheet encourages creativity and helps children learn about different instruments in a fun and interactive way. The structure guides them through adding their own verses while reinforcing the repeated chorus, making it a fun literacy and music activity.
The rhyme sheet is in colour and duplicated in black and white. Children can colour in the band and write underneath the text.
This resource is designed for young learners in EYFS and KS1, featuring counting cards from 1 to 6 with a transport theme.
The set includes 8 colour cards that can be cut out, laminated and used in connection with your transport theme.
Laminating ensures durability for repeated use.
These cards are ideal for activities such as creating number tables, practicing counting, or as quick tasks for early finishers.
Children can also learn new vocabulary connected with different vehicles.
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.
A set of letters which together make up the words:
Happy Halloween.
Letters are in the theme of Halloween, with bones.
There are 2 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 bats, ghosts and spiders.
Alternatively, children can design their own posters using the lettering as a starting point.
Suitable for EYFS and KS1.
The “Alphabet Halloween Fonts” resource is an engaging and creative tool designed for KS1 and EYFS children.
It features 9 pages, each showcasing the alphabet in a different Halloween-themed font. Page 10 is a template.
These letters can be cut out, sorted, or arranged in alphabetical order, making it a fun and interactive way for children to learn.
Additionally, the template encourages children to design their own Halloween-themed alphabet, fostering both literacy and creativity during the festive season.
2 worksheets in black and white where children name and label the musical instruments and colour them in. Duplicate the worksheets and cut out the cards for matching games.
Each worksheet contains 8 musical instruments set on a turntable - this links the topic with history.
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.
A fun activity for the introduction of Autumn for KS1.
Children have the opportunity to create creatures from leaves and then invent adventure stories for them.
The resources include a lesson plan: Creating leaf Creatures for Autumn, which lays out objectives, materials and step by step instructions.
There are 2 stories with ready made examples of leaf creatures:
Flappy the Flying Frog and Squiggle the Squirrel. Each story shows the character and has a comprehension sheet with 6 questions for children to answer.
The resource links to reading, guided reading, writing, comprehension, animals and Autumn.
This “Who’s Who in the Classroom” resource is a colourful poster for KS1 children returning to school. It features 18 children, each ready for their new class and year, making it a fun way to explore new friendships and learn about one another.
The resource includes five activities where children can read and answer questions about the characters, identify them from descriptions, and practice phonics by matching names. They’ll also get to write names in alphabetical order, describe the characters to a friend, and write their own short descriptions. This resource supports learning about feelings, Ourselves, School and phonics.
To make the learning experience more personal and engaging, you can create a class resource using the children’s own photos or drawings. Start by asking each child to either bring in a photo of themselves or draw a picture of how they see themselves. Then, create a large poster or a digital display featuring all the children’s images. Alongside each photo or drawing, add a space for the child’s name, a fun fact about them, and their favourite things. You can also include activities similar to the ones in the “Who’s Who in the Classroom” resource, such as matching names, ordering them alphabetically, or describing a classmate’s picture. This personalized resource reinforces the skills practiced in the original poster and also helps children feel more connected to their classmates and comfortable in their new environment.
These colourful maths resource worksheets consist of 6 pages where children can identify and continue patterns featuring objects like balls, cakes, people, arrows, apples, and shirts.
Designed for interactive learning, the worksheets can be laminated for reuse, allowing children to practice pattern recognition.
Ideal for early learners and KS1 to develop their sequencing and observational skills.
There is a set in colour and a set in black and white.
In the colour set children continue the patterns.
In the black and white set children can make their own colour patterns and continue these.
Colour counters can be used to represent objects such as colour balls and children can use these in a practical lesson.
Plan ahead and engage young children in spooky fun with a set of 60 colour Halloween-themed cards, each featuring a variety of themes such as Halloween creatures, witches, spiders and ghosts.
These cards, bordered in orange, black, green or purple and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, offer a range of games and activities.
Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Halloween cards, gift tags, or festive decorations.
Matching games can be played with duplicate cards to enhance memory and recognition skills.
Sort the cards by sensory categories, discussing what they see, hear, smell, or taste during Halloween. Sort by colour borders or themes such as monsters.
The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about Halloween experiences.
Interactive games like “Halloween Bingo” or “Halloween Charades” add an extra layer of festive fun. These activities help children engage creatively and meaningfully with the Halloween theme while developing various skills in a playful, seasonal setting.
Plan ahead and engage young children in festive learning with a set of 60 colourful Christmas-themed cards, each featuring themes such as Christmas animals, clothes, and seasonal sights, sounds, and smells.
These cards, bordered in green or red and featuring dotted outlines for cutting, are versatile tools for a variety of activities.
Children can cut out the shapes to create personalized Christmas cards, gift tags, or festive displays or card games.
Matching games can be played with duplicate cards, enhancing memory and recognition skills. Sort the cards by sensory categories to discuss and explore what they see, hear, smell, or touch during the holiday season.
The cards can also be used to create themed classroom displays or as prompts for storytelling and discussions about personal Christmas experiences.
Interactive games like “Christmas Bingo” or “Christmas Charades” add an extra layer of fun.
This “Magical Mystery at Halloween” resource is a lesson idea designed for EYFS and KS1 children to explore Halloween traditions through engaging activities.
It includes:
• Lesson Plan: Introduces Halloween symbols and traditions through interactive exploration of a mystery box containing miniature pumpkins, spooky creatures, and a magical potion.
• Colour Flashcards: Features 8 colour images of pictures related to the story with a Halloween theme.
• Story: “The Friendly Ghost and the Magical Halloween Mystery Box” – Follow Gary, the friendly ghost, as he discovers and learns about Halloween elements, sharing his findings with his friends.
This resource combines storytelling, hands-on activities, and visual aids for a fun, educational Halloween experience.
“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.