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Teaching and Learning Resources for Early Learners and KS1

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.

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Looking for something fresh and original to ignite your classroom? Dive into a treasure trove of resources designed to captivate and inspire KS1 children. Plus, explore engaging materials for Key Stage 2 and tailored resources for SEND learners. From Phonics to Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing activities, Maths, PSHE and a variety of exciting topic-based resources, you’ll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
World of Work Occupations KS1
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World of Work Occupations KS1

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3 activity sheets based on the theme of World of Work for KS1. Sheet 1 shows 20 characters with props that suggest their occupations. Children can make a list of what jobs they think the people do and then write the corresponding numbers next to the characters. Sheet 3 gives suggestions that may support the children in their choices and with their written work. Sheet 2 shows 4 characters and asks the children to add props to each person to indicate what jobs they might do. They can then write the titles underneath the pictures. Sheet 3 can also be used for children to draw pictures of occupations or props and /or to write the words.
Children's and Young Persons Counselling Contract Templates
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Children's and Young Persons Counselling Contract Templates

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Here are 3 templates that counsellors working with children and young people could use as a more visual aid and way of communicating the counselling contract. There is a blank one where you could fill in your own information or questions. There is one with key questions included. The third has key questions but added pictures / symbols. There is a black and white version and colour version of each of the 3 templates. Play therapists may also adapt the templates for their work with children and young people.
Writing about the Weather EYFS
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Writing about the Weather EYFS

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3 worksheets where the children name the picture/symbol linked to the weather and then overwrite the sentences. The last sheet is a template that the children can draw or paste into and then make their own sentences about the weather. Sheet 1 shows all the symbols used in the worksheets in black and white with corresponding colour symbol cards. Boardmaker licenced.
Welsh Basics Body Parts Words / Pictures
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Welsh Basics Body Parts Words / Pictures

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“Welsh Basics - Body Words and Pictures†is a resource designed to aid in the learning of body parts vocabulary in Welsh and English. The resource includes colour flashcards, as well as black and white versions labelled in both English and Welsh. Included also, is a planning grid with 4 suggested ideas for using the resources and reinforcing body parts vocabulary. Boardmaker Licenced.
The Lonely Daffodil Story and Resource Pack KS1
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The Lonely Daffodil Story and Resource Pack KS1

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"The Lonely Daffodil: Key Stage 1 is a Unit of Work including planning ideas for Art, Science, Literacy, Music and Movement. Are you searching for a Story resource that will captivate young minds and nurture their creativity? ‘The Lonely Daffodil’ is a cross curricular resource pack for Key Stage 1 and suitable too, for Early Learners. At the heart of “The Lonely Daffodil†story, lies a powerful message of growth and resilience. The story instills in children the belief that even in the face of challenges, one can overcome adversity and blossom into something beautiful. The resource provides a springboard for meaningful discussions about feelings, friendship, perseverance, personal growth, and change. The heart-warming story of “The Lonely Daffodil†will transport young readers into a world of imagination and empathy. This resource includes the story itself, a poem, a summary, and a book review and also templates for children’s own written work. There are 2 feelings cards that encourage children to identify and articulate their emotions and that of the story character. Picture cards support the story and can be used by the children creatively. The unit of work links nicely to Book Days or Weeks / Celebrations. Boardmaker Licenced.
Blending Sk and Sc Worksheets KS1
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Blending Sk and Sc Worksheets KS1

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A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 and /or SEN children. Here is a colour worksheet and 3 black and white worksheets for children to practice writing the blends Sk and Sc and finishing /writing the words to go with the pictures. The final page is a table with all the words to support children with their writing as needed.
Limericks KS1
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Limericks KS1

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Here is a good way to introduce children to Limericks as part of World Poetry Day or any poetry topic. There is an example of a completed limerick showing visual images. There are 2 other limericks where the rhyming words need filling in. Children use the visual images and words to help them. Once the children are familiar with the structure of a limerick, they can use the template page to start to make up their own limericks. Notes: Limericks are traditionally 5 lines and often with a funny final line or a twist. The first, second and last line usually have the same rhyme and the third and fourth often share a different rhyme.
Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO
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Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO

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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.
Keeping Safe Discussion Cards KS1
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Keeping Safe Discussion Cards KS1

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18 flashcards in colour and black and white with a Safety theme. Designed to be used as discussion cards around keeping safe and hazards all around. The cards come 2 to a sheet and sheets can be used as worksheets for children to discuss, colour, cut out, write about and display.
Count to 20 at the Seaside
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Count to 20 at the Seaside

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A colour powerpoint presentation for your children learning to count to 20 or consolidating numbers to 20. The theme is the Seaside with each slide showing a number with an object/objects appearing for them to count related to the sea/seaside. You can re-order the slides and / or print them and use them as visual aids or posters.
Under the Sea Counting from 1 to 5
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Under the Sea Counting from 1 to 5

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A counting activity showing 8 sea creatures: Shark, Octopus, Seahorse, Turtle, Crab, Fish, Dolphin, Starfish and Shells. Share on the Smart board as a counting activity and / or cut and laminate the pictures for children to count, order, and match numbers. Children can also make into book marks.
Prepositon 48 Symbol Cards
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Prepositon 48 Symbol Cards

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A set of symbol cards for teaching or reinforcing knowledge about propositions. Suitable for SEND pupils, KS1 and those learning English Language. Symbols are in black and white. There are 12 cards per page. There are 3 symbols representing each preposition. Examples of prepositions include before / after, down/up, in front and behind. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
Welsh Basics Jobs Words and Pictures
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Welsh Basics Jobs Words and Pictures

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This Jobs / Occupations resource is designed to support vocabulary acquisition in Welsh and English while exploring jobs. Page 1 shows colour images of 20 different jobs accompanied by words in both Welsh and English. Children can match the pictures to the words. Pages 2 and 3 offer colour and black-and-white flashcards of the 20 jobs, allowing for flexibility in teaching methods. Teachers can cut, duplicate, and laminate these flashcards for hands-on activities such as matching games, memory exercises, and vocabulary drills. Page 4 provides a worksheet where children can practice writing the names of the jobs in either, or both, Welsh and English. On page 5 and 6, children engage in reading, writing, and matching exercises with the words associated with each job in both languages. Boardmaker licenced.
Desert Animals Activity Sheets
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Desert Animals Activity Sheets

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This engaging resource introduces children to six animals found in Desert, through literacy and word recognition activities. Designed to support reading, writing, and topic work around animals, and the wider world, the pack includes: Page 1 – A simple rhyming poem with six Desert animals hidden in the text. Children read the poem, find the animals, and label matching symbol-supported pictures. Page 2 – A child-friendly word search using the same six animals, with a picture and word key for support. Page 3 – An answer sheet for easy checking or self-marking. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, this resource supports early reading, vocabulary building, writing and global awareness. It’s also adaptable for SEND learners with symbol support, clear layouts, and both colour and black-and-white options. Boardmaker licenced.
Animals and their Habitats Bundle of Resources
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Animals and their Habitats Bundle of Resources

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This engaging Animals and Their Habitats bundle is designed for EYFS, KS1, and SEND learners, exploring six habitat themes: African, Australian, Caribbean, Desert, Ocean, and Nocturnal animals. Each themed section includes: • A simple, illustrated poem featuring six key animals • A “read, find and write†activity where children identify and label animals from the poem • A themed word search using the same six animals The resource is available in both colour and black-and-white versions, with visual symbols to support early reading, SEND, and differentiated learning. Perfect for linking literacy with geography, science, and topic-based learning.
Easter Acrostic Poem Templates
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Easter Acrostic Poem Templates

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Here is an example of an Easter Acrostic poem together with 8 different templates for children to choose from in order to write their own. Links with Spring, Poetry and Celebrations.
Writing a Sentence KS1
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Writing a Sentence KS1

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3 worksheets for children learning to write a sentence. Themes are Friends, Travel and Shopping. There are a selection of words on each page for children to use to write their sentences along with punctuation marks.
Fine Motor Skills Shape Sheets
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Fine Motor Skills Shape Sheets

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A set of shapes for children to improve their cutting skills. There are 11 large shapes and 2 pages showing small shapes which can be used for assessment.