A phonics / spelling resource for EYFS or KS1. There are 6 sets of letters that spell out the word SPRING. These can be mixed and matched. 5 sets are in colour and the final set are black and white for children to colour in themselves. Children can cut out the letters and use them as a basis for making a Spring poster.

This is a fun speaking and listening game which involves naming, phonics and memory recall. Show these pictures on your smart board or print them out. The first sheet shows a grid with 24 colour pictures of things children might see in Spring. They need to look at them carefully as some will be removed and they will try to remember which ones they were. Children can name the pictures and say what the initial sounds are. Finally, give the children the blank grid for them to draw the pictures on that they remember or Spring pictures of their own.

6 pages on a spring theme based -a nest, lamb, rabbit, chick, duck, Easter egg, worm, rose and a bee. 6 Spring pictures with words to read and colour in. 6 Spring pictures to colour in. 6 words to read and write. 6 colour pictures to name, cut and match. 6 colour photos to name, cut and match. An outline template for you to use.

A cheery activity to welcome in the Spring! There are 6 colour sheets each with a different Spring design. Each sheet contains the resources needed to make a Spring card. (Just add coloured card, scissors and glue). Sheets contain a patterned banner, the word ‘Spring’ and 2 Spring pictures. Children cut these out and use to make their own Spring cards.

This is a fun Spring activity. The first sheet is an example of the coloured in version of sheet 1. There are 5 worksheets. Children read and match the words with a line, or they can colour the letters that are the same in the same colours as in the example on the first sheet. The picture clues support children with their reading.

10 pages of beautiful colour photo cards with a Spring / Easter theme. Each page has 4 sets of cards to cut out and match. Use as individual cutting and matching sheets where children paste the pairs onto the template provided. Or cut out and laminate the whole collection for pairs games, discussion group work or for adding to your displays. Photos include animals, minibeasts, plants and weather.

A complete lesson or unit of work linked to Creative Writing for SEND, EYFS, and KS1 children. Children roll the Story Cube dice and use the resulting symbols as prompts for storytelling and writing. There is a step by step planning sheet with suggestions on how to make, introduce and use the Story Cubes in lessons. There are 7 colour Story Cube templates: Story element cube, What, Where, When, Who, Where, Date and Feelings cubes. These can be cut out and assembled into dice. An additional resource shows 3 creative stories to share with children which utilize story element symbols: The Prince and the Little Squirrel The Big Fluffy Monster and the Special Day Eli the Elf and the Shiny Dragon Story cubes can be an invaluable resource to engage children in narrative creation, regardless of their reading or writing ability. The cubes introduce a sensory element to learning, which can be particularly beneficial for SEND children, helping them to communicate ideas and emotions through storytelling in an accessible manner. Boardmaker Licenced

This set of 10 colour worksheets is designed with KS1 children in mind, accompanied by detailed planning sheets, offering five ways to integrate reading, writing, alphabetical ordering, phonics, and speaking and listening into your classroom activities. Utilizing the majority of photographs, the resource invites children to match words to colour photographs, sequence words alphabetically, explore phonics through image association and describe pictures to peers. This resource enriches vocabulary and comprehension but also nurtures a connection between visual cues and language, providing a foundation for budding readers and writers.

This resource is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, aiming to enrich science lessons with hands-on activities that promote close observation, sorting skills, speaking and listening and critical thinking. The collection comprises 13 distinct sets of colourful cards. Each worksheet containing 6 cards that present a visual dichotomy for children to explore and sort. Children sort into 2 sets per sheet. The pages include contrasting sorting concepts such as plastic or wood, metal or woollen, crispy or smooth, hot or cold, sticky or soft, furry or smooth, and shiny or dull, among others. The resource also includes a final sorting sheet where children are encouraged to draw or paste items, creating their own sets based on the sorting principles they’ve learned, such as hot and cold.

This resource aims to make learning about shapes an interactive, fun, and comprehensive experience for young children, laying a solid foundation for their understanding of geometry and the world around them. Materials Included: Curved Shapes and Lines Cards: A set of 5 sheets each showing 12 colour cards with items with curved lines, straight lines, or shapes. These can be used to discuss the concept of curves and lines in both natural and man-made objects. Activity Worksheet: A final worksheet that allows children to draw or paste pictures of items with curved, straight, or mixed lines and shapes. This worksheet can serve as a review of the concepts learned. Instructions for Use: Cutting and Sorting: Begin by cutting out the cards on each of the five pages. Laminate them for durability if desired. Categorization Activities: Use the cards to engage children in sorting activities. They can sort by type of line (curved vs. straight), by shape, or by whether the object is natural or man-made. Matching Game: Duplicate the cards for a matching game, encouraging children to find pairs of similar shapes or lines. Shape Recognition: Use the shapes-only cards to focus on pure shape recognition, discussing sides, angles, and properties. Creative Application: Utilize the worksheet for children to apply what they’ve learned by drawing or pasting in items that match the discussed categories. Field Trip: If possible, organize a short walk or field trip around the school to identify shapes in the real world, enhancing the connection between the lesson and everyday life.

‘Unravelling the Unusual’ is a unit of work for Key Stage 1 children using a collection of black and white picture resources. There are 10 pages, with 12 pictures on each page. Each picture is unusual in some way and can be classed in different ways such as silly, useless or wrong. Examples include the bucket with holes, the train with square wheels, a fingerless glove and a child riding a donkey back to front. The activities included are engaging and are designed to develop speaking, listening, writing, and creative thinking skills. The Unit of Work provided is in a table format detailing 7 suggested activities, their objectives, the resources needed, and step-by-step instructions for implementation.

The Letter R. A phonics and spelling worksheet. An activity where children can read, sound out, spell, write, cut and match and colour. Letters and Sounds and Alphabet learning for KS1.

A phonics and spelling activity for KS1. Children read/ match words and pictures beginning with the letter F.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘D’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour . Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘B’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour. Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘S’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour . Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘K’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour . Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.

The Letter P. A phonics and spelling worksheet. An activity where children can read, sound out, spell, write, cut and match and colour. Letters and Sounds and Alphabet learning for KS1.

The Letter Q. A phonics and spelling worksheet. An activity where children can read, sound out, spell, write, cut and match and colour. Letters and Sounds and Alphabet learning for KS1.

A phonics and spelling activity. Words and pictures beginning with the letter ‘G’ for children to sound out, read, match, cut and colour. Primarily for Key Stage 1 pupils.