This 34- page Y1 teaching resource pack, based on Blackbirds, will help children to use the local environment throughout the year to explore and answer questions about animals in their habitat. It can be used to teach both science and English: reading and writing non-fiction. Contains: Two lesson outlines (but material for more) 3 differentiated factual reading pages (print A 3 and fold into A4, or print 2x A4) The story of Blackbirds nesting (4 A4 pages with text and drawings) 1 page mini black and white pictures of the nesting story for ordering/writing about) 2 colouring pages 3 differentiated Blackbird Facts worksheets 4 differentiated reading comprehension sheets (based on the factual reading pages and matched in ability 2 differentiated writing sheets for factual writing 5 Photographs Helps children to ask questions and find answers, first through observation and then from other sources. Learn about colour/identification what Blackbirds eat where they live, how they move and nesting behaviour. The pack will: Help you to fully embrace the non-statutory guidance for the Year 1 National Curriculum for Science as well as teaching the statutory requirements. Bring Science alive and help you to deliver excellent lessons based on squirrels in the local environment. Use with our 41-slide Blackbird PowerPoint! Get more hints and tips about teaching your lesson at KS1 Nature: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/science-lessons/blackbirds-a-complete-lesson-for-ks1 Designed to appeal to the Y1 child, gently introducing key vocabulary. Written by an Environmental Education, Early Years specialist (ages 3 to 8) who understands how children learn. Year 1: Science curriculum covered: • identify and name a variety of common animals, including birds. • describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (including birds). Identify and name a variety of common animals that are …omnivores. Once the Blackbird has been studied you can compare it to other birds, or even other animals in the local environment. See our Squirrel Resources fro Y1 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12742537 Brought to you by KS1 Nature: Helping teachers teach science, naturally, through the local environment.

Here is a chaffinch to oclour. Learn about birds for KS1. Develop art skills and learn bird ID all in one - combining science and art! Great for home or school use. Copy the picture as carefully as you can, with pens, pencils or paint! Learn more about Chaffinches at: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/tipsideasfreebies/the-chaffinch-for-ks1 And download our free phonics reading book: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-reading-book-free-download-the-chaffinch-12284513

An easy phonetic reader for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about a garden bird - the Chaffinch- through a simple story. Learn Science at the same time! See more at [KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/

A first introduction to addition and subtraction for Reception children, or special needs. 32 pages. Starting with completing the sets the workbook takes the pupil through, gradually replacing words with signs and pictures with numbers, so building confidence. Once the concepts are secure we add further activities such as: adding and subtracting with number lines ‘How many more’ problems Find the difference Adding doubles This is old fashioned maths teaching that has been proven for years to work. Reinforces classwork Easy for parents to use Start at the beginning and work through. [(See also count 0 to 5]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-count-0-to-5-number-workbook-for-reception-12270654) and [(Count 6 to 10]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/free-count-6-to-10-number-book-for-reception-12270636) and Count 0 to 10.

An easy phonic reader about conkers for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Follow the journey of the Horse-Chestnut tree through the seasons. Ideal for use in autumn when conkers can be found - but can be used throughout the year. Learn Science at the same time! See more at([ KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/)

An easy phonic reader about spring flowers for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about garden flowers through a simple story. Learn Science at the same time! See more at [KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/)

An phonetic easy reader aout Owls for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about Owls through a simple story. Learn Science at the same time! See more at([ KS1 Nature]https://ks1nature.weebly.com/)

The first in a series of factual readers for those just beginning to take off in reading independently. Satisfying children’s thirst for knowledge with beautiful photos and clear factual information. Presented simply with clear text and a large font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on weather. This book also fits well with our pack of 8 cloud worksheets. Introduces cirrus, stratus, cumulus and nimbus clouds. For guided reading, why not use our Clouds PowerPoint presentation (for sale with TES) which uses the text of this book? Suitable for upper KS1/lower KS2 and struggling/reluctant readers of any age.

Learn the life-cycle of a frog with our simple first factual reading book: Each stage is explained in simple language and accompanied by photos and drawings. A clear, easy-to-read font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on frogs. See how a tadpole turns into a frog. Use for guided reading sessions or for reading comprehension work. Suitable for upper KS1, early KS2 and reluctant/struggling readers. 'Frogs is one in a series of factual readers for those just beginning to take off in reading independently, see more: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/nature-readers.html Air Clouds Water

‘Air’ satisfies children’s thirst for knowledge with beautiful photos and clear factual information. Presented simply with clear text and a large font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on weather. Headings include: What is air? Why do we need air? Other uses of air The second book in a series of factual readers for those just beginning to take off in reading independently. See the others: Clouds Water Frogs Suitable for individual or guided reading activities. Suitable for upper KS1, lower KS2 and struggling/reluctant readers of any age.

A factual easy reader all about water for those just beginning to take off in reading independently. Satisfying children’s thirst for knowledge with beautiful photos and clear factual information. Presented simply with clear text and a large font. Ideal for use when studying a topic on weather/water cycle. Where does water come from? Different forms of water What does water do? How do we use water? Use for guided reading sessions or for reading comprehension work. Suitable for upper KS1 and early KS2 and reluctant/struggling readers.

Help your children to spring ahead in reading with our Spring Phonics Game, designed to help children become more confident at tackling multisyllabic words. Suitable for children at the end of Phase 5 Letters and Sounds. As a spin off, children will also learn to identify common spring plants and animals. See also our Spring Science Snap game Remember to print out two sets of the word/picture cards!

This Leaf Sorting lesson pack can help you to deliver the National Curriculum for Science in Year 1. The Leaf Sorting Pack includes 12 pictures of varying leaves, suitable for sorting according to vein pattern, formation and leaf properties (e.g. prickly/rounded edges, deep cut edges etc…) - in two sizes for whole class/group use or display. a My leaf recording worksheet a sheet of 12 small pictures to sort, cut out and stick. See also our Why do leaves fall ? PowerPoint, which goes well with this pack of resources. Full lesson notes are provided at KS1 Nature.

How to teach phonics effectively is a resource to help schools improve their delivery of phonics, through which ever programme they choose. The author has 30 years experience of teaching phonics, both in a main stream school, where she had responsibility for the teaching of phonics throughout the whole school and with individual, special needs children. She draws on her experience of helping both parents and teachers to use phonics to best effect.

Study the life cycle of a Horse Chestnut tree with our PowerPoint and lesson resource pack, giving you everything you need for a great lesson. Suitable for use throughout the year, but especially in autumn , when conkers attract children’s attention. For ages 5-6, this pack gives you all the information you need at your fingertips to study the Horse Chestnut tree through each season. It also includes: Teaching Notes Cards to learn to read and spell words associated with science work - Make a matching game and /or trace the words and draw. The Life Cycle of the Horse Chestnut tree Life cycle chart Life- cycle pictures to order Make a book about the Horse Chestnut tree Life cycle ordering exercises on two levels Pages to use for descriptive work in English - describe conker and its shell, describe a leaf. Resources: Pictures to use for display/ordering/language work etc… Pictures through the year annotated as per the book Photos for display Large pictures of the drawings for own use (subject to T’s and C’s, see page 2) by KS1 Nature Helping you to teach science through the local environment.

A lesson outline for planting Hyacinth bulbs and watching their growth over subsequent weeks. Extension activities given. What is a bulb? How do bulbs grow? Giving opportunities to observe, compare, question and record For more information see: KS1 Nature KS1 Nature: Helping you to teach Science through the local environment

A simple nature diary in which very young children can record their natural observations, with a helpful easy reading sheet to encourage young children to start observing and recording. Encourage youngsters to get close to nature and start a lifetime of learning. This diary keeps writing to the bare minimum, so that young children do not lose interest due to overkill while providing a means of building up an invaluable record of their discoveries. This 40 page diary contains 31 pages for recording observations - one for every day of a month, and three pages for extra notes and sketches at the end. See: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/free-science-lessons/keeping-a-nature-diary-for-ks1 Lilibette’s Resources: Making learning simple.

Eight Free phonics worksheets, covering cvc words, cvcc words, ‘ck’, ‘ee’/‘oo’, ‘sh’, ‘ar’ and ‘or’ providing valuable back up work to lessons. Great assessment tools. Written for ages 5-6 but can also be used with older children requiring catchup help or those with special needs. These sheets are compatible with all phonics schemes, however as different schemes introduce sounds at different time, just check that your pupil knows all the necessary digraphs to complete the sheet. For example, the word ‘shark’ has both ‘sh’ and ‘ar’ and so both should have been learnt before expecting the child to read and spell this word. Please leave feedback if you find this resource helpful. See More Phonic worksheets in Lilibette’s shop