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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.
Data Handling with Frogs KS1
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Data Handling with Frogs KS1

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Fun with frogs and data handling at KS1. The lesson starts with children looking at the colour poster of 18 frogs all wearing different hats. Children observe carefully looking at the frogs eye colour and types of head wear. Sheet 2 asks children to count and record e.g. number of frogs with brown eyes/party hats/work hats. There are 5 questions to answer. Sheet 3 is for children to draw a hat on each of the frogs and label them. Sheet 4 shows frogs in different positions or activities. Children colour the matching frogs to make them the same. Sheet 5 shows 2 writing frames for children to write about frogs or their findings of the data handling activities.
Months of the Year Symbol Sorting
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Months of the Year Symbol Sorting

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. This resource includes colour flashcards of the months of the year with 8 to an A4 page. Cut and laminate these for sorting activities and to add to displays. There is a colour and black and white version of the worksheet where the 12 months are included. These small cards can be cut out and sequenced. The black and white ones can be coloured in. Add to class displays or individual symbol boards. The final page shows a template sheet where children can add their own pictures to the months of the year.
Symmetry in Nature with Butterflies KS1
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Symmetry in Nature with Butterflies KS1

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This resource introduces KS1 pupils to the world of symmetry, pattern, and art offering a multisensory approach to learning. By drawing lines of symmetry and colouring butterfly patterns, children learn symmetry but also explore their artistic skills, understanding how patterns and symmetry play a crucial role in art and design. This resource integrates maths with nature and art, encouraging children to see the connections between different subjects and how they apply to the world around them. What’s Included? 12 different black and white symmetrical butterfly pictures for colouring - 6 on each of the two worksheets. 2 Butterfly and flowers colouring poster sheets. A planning activity guide with instructions and tips on how to use this resource. Suggestions for extension activities to take the learning beyond the classroom.
Data Handling with Tennis Ball Characters
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Data Handling with Tennis Ball Characters

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This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of Tennis Ball characters wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many Tennis Ball characters have blue eyes, how many wearing Pirate hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each Tennis Ball character on the sheet, matching black-and-white Tennis Ball characters and colouring them in to make them the same. Cut, duplicate and laminate the character cards for more matching and sorting games. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their Tennis related experiences. This resource links in with Sports.
Let's Go Shopping Activity
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Let's Go Shopping Activity

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Money from 5p to £3 A fun shopping activity where children work out how much each item costs from its position on the grid and the position of the bags with money tags. There is a sheet for children to record the cost of each item and a sheet for them to record the grid reference of the items. There is also a black and white grid with the shopping items on for children to colour in. Extend by asking differentiated questions such as: How much would it cost for a duck and an apple? Susan purchased 1a and 4d - what did she buy and how much did it cost her?
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.
Can you tell me the Time please? PPT
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Can you tell me the Time please? PPT

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A power point presentation for use when teaching children the time. This one shows o’clock, but can be altered by turning the clock hands for any times you want. The question and answer is animated and these appear on a click of the key or use of a switch: ‘Can you tell me the time please?’ ‘It’s three o’clock’. The final page is a clock template for children to make their own. Print these on card and laminate. Add split pins for the hands. Children can then make the times indicated on the PPT.
Cutting Skills with Shapes
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Cutting Skills with Shapes

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4 sheets with circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. Children can improve their cutting and fine motor skills by cutting out the shapes from the largest to the smallest. Children can learn about shape and size with this activity.
4 Maths Picture Games for Children
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4 Maths Picture Games for Children

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This fun Maths resource for EYFS and KS1, includes 4 games, each using 21 maths-themed pictures, covering numbers, clocks, money, and objects e.g. abacus, thermometer and calculator. Activities focus on counting, recognizing numbers and symbols, comparing measurements, and solving simple problems. Objectives include: • To build counting, number recognition, symbol recognition and understanding of size and time. • To develop fluency in basic arithmetic and reasoning about measures. A planning sheet is provided which gives 3 ideas for using the resources. Tips are included in the planning sheet to engage children and there are also differentiation suggestions. Perfect for individual, group, or whole-class activities, this resource makes learning maths for children fun and interactive!
Numbers 1 to 5 Fun Card Matching Game
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Numbers 1 to 5 Fun Card Matching Game

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A card game to cut out, laminate and have fun learning to count and match with. There are groups of objects from 1 to 5. There are also sets of each number , each with a different design. Children can count and match the objects to 5 with the numbers. Children can make sets of the different designs of each number to 5.
Data Handling with Pumpkins KS1/EYFS
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Data Handling with Pumpkins KS1/EYFS

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This resource offers a practical way to introduce data handling concepts to your KS1/EYFS children. Featuring 18 colour pictures / cards of pumpkins wearing different hats, this resource provides a hands-on approach to data analysis. There is a sheet of questions for children to fill in e.g. how many pumpkins have green eyes, how many wearing party hats etc. Other activities include designing hats for each pumpkin on the sheet and matching black-and-white pumpkins and colouring them in to make them the same. Two writing frames are also included for children to document their findings or reflect on their pumpkin-related experiences. Resource links to Halloween.
Bundle of Shopping Resources for EYFS / KS1
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Bundle of Shopping Resources for EYFS / KS1

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A collection of resources on to the theme of Shopping . There are 9 resources with a cross curricular link e.g to money, data handling, number, sorting, toys, food, list writing, labelling, maths gamse and comprehension. Something original here for all your children at different ability levels from early learners to KS1 and SEND children.
Teaching the Months of the Year KS1
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Teaching the Months of the Year KS1

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A pack of resources for teachers working on Time or teaching the months of the year. The activities can be used as stand alone lessons or a unit of work. There is a lesson plan with objectives, resources and activity ideas. Resources include a collection of 12 colour circular pictures denoting each month of the year. Children can cut these out and sequence them and paste onto the blank template. There is a worksheet for each month of the year which shows the monthly symbol and calendar. Children are asked how many days there are in each month, what day each month begins on and to add any stars for special days. Children write in all the days for each month. The circular colour months can be enlarged to make useful flashcards.
Adding to 20 with Dominoes
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Adding to 20 with Dominoes

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A counting game where children count the numbers on each tile and add them together. This works well as a mental maths starter encouraging ‘maths talk’. Children could work against the clock for added interest and motivation. Another activity idea is for children to find matching tiles of ‘real’ dominoes and place them onto the sheets. Children can learn how to play dominoes or / and cut out and match the tiles. There are 19 pages with 2 dominoes on each. There is a template included at the end for you to make more of your own.
5 Fat Sausages
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5 Fat Sausages

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Children love the rhyme. Here they can count to 5, colour the sausages and match them. They can form the numbers and number words to 5. Finally they can colour and match the pictures to make them the same.
Counting and Ordering Jars to 8
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Counting and Ordering Jars to 8

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8 colour jars containing a range of items from 1 to 8. Children count the objects in each jar. 4 activities - Sweets, fruit, toys and cars. Children cut out the jars and order them. They can also cut out the number jars and match. There is a blank jar template included.
Addition and Subtraction Animated Dice Fun PPT
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Addition and Subtraction Animated Dice Fun PPT

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A fun way to teach addition and subtraction within 10. Use on the smartboard or children can work on this on the computer at home or at school. I like to add some practical work here and use large dice alongside the game. Good for pairs or small group work too.
Halves and Quarters KS1
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Halves and Quarters KS1

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3 worksheets in black and white. 1- complete the picture 2 - draw half a picture or shape and ask a friend to complete it 3 - draw a quarter of a picture or shape and ask a friend to complete it
Make a Shape Monster EYFS
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Make a Shape Monster EYFS

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A fun shape activity for Early Years or KS1 children linked to 2D Shape. There is a colour example of 6 shape monsters. Children can practice drawing monsters using the 6 shape template or the individual shapes which are one to a page. Extend the activity by making the monsters using different media such as paint, fabric, wallpaper or collage materials.