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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.
Time Detectives Resource Bundle KS1
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Time Detectives Resource Bundle KS1

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A bundle of resources on the theme of Time Detectives for KS1 children and suitable for SEND pupils. Linked to History, Mathematics (number and time) and Literacy. A collection of stimulating ideas, flashcards, worksheets and planning to enhance your topic. The resources include pictures and symbols. Boardmaker licenced.
Telling the Time Cards at KS1
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Telling the Time Cards at KS1

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This versatile resource is designed to support teachers in teaching time to Key Stage 1 students. The set includes four different types of clock faces on ‘camera’ cards, allowing children to practice time-telling skills. The clock faces are presented in a clear and engaging manner, making it easy for young learners to understand and interact with them. Activity Ideas: Explore a range of real clocks including wall clocks, alarm clocks, watches, digital clocks and roman numeral clocks. Display a clock face card on the board and have students identify the time. This can be done as a whole class activity or in small groups. This resource supports o’clock, half past and quarter past the hour. There are blank templates for you to extend further. Create Your Own Clock: Use card circles, students create their own clock faces. They can choose a style they prefer and add the times using markers, stickers, or other materials. This hands-on activity will help them develop a deeper understanding of how different clock faces represent time. Time Matching: Print and cut out multiple sets of the clock face cards. Have students work in pairs or small groups to match the different clock faces showing the same time. This activity encourages collaboration and reinforces their time-telling skills. Cut out the camera cards, laminate and add to the maths table with dry markers. Boardmaker licenced for symbol use.
Addition Nought and Crosses Game KS1
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Addition Nought and Crosses Game KS1

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A fun interactive game for KS1 children following the same game rules as a traditional tic tac toe or noughts and crosses game. The resource includes a planning sheet with resources, preparation and instructions for the game. There is a planning sheet, 2 sets of cards, noughts and crosses cards. There are 4 board games with addition sums for children working on numbers up to 10. These can be changed depending on the ability of your children.
Fun Bingo Games with Times Tables KS1
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Fun Bingo Games with Times Tables KS1

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A fun and interactive way to practice and consolidate times tables for KS1. A great way to wind down ready for the end of term too! There is a set of instructions, 12 different Bingo cards which are colour coded and a set of times tables cards. You can differentiate the game for more or less able children. Children can play in pairs or teams for even more enjoyment. A useful end of term tool also to assess children’s learning of multiplication tables.
10  Fun Games Posters for End of Term
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10 Fun Games Posters for End of Term

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Are you looking to engage your Key Stage 1 children in a fun and educational way as the term wraps up? Here is a pack of 10 interactive set of tasks allowing your children to wind down while keeping their minds active. Each poster can be used at its current A4 size or can be enlarged for bigger groups and has been designed with a variety of tasks to suit a range of abilities. The 8 tasks on each sheet include: Mazes to challenge problem-solving skills and spatial awareness Handwriting exercises to reinforce good writing practices Counting activities to boost math proficiency Speaking and listening tasks to improve communication skills Symmetry exercises to promote an understanding of shapes and patterns Word art tasks to bolster vocabulary and artistic abilities Spot-the-difference games for enhancing attention to detail Word search to enrich language and spelling The pack also includes a blank template for you or the children to create their own game posters. This resource is useful for classroom, at home or in after-school settings. Children can work individually, with a friend or a group to complete the tasks.
Geometric Patterns and Planned Activities
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Geometric Patterns and Planned Activities

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A fun approach to pattern and shape where children have the opportunity to learn about geometric shapes, improve their memory and counting skills whilst fostering creativity. Page 1 is a planning sheet with 10 suggestions for using the geometric pattern cards. Activities include pattern recognition, matching games, creating new patterns, sorting, identifying shapes, sequencing and symmetry. There are then 16 geometric black and white pattern cards, with 2 per page. Use as worksheets, flashcards, for games, colouring, pencil control and inspiration for pattern making. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children. Use as a lesson, unit of work or resource to dip in and out of.
8 Maths Games with Tumbling Towers for KS1
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8 Maths Games with Tumbling Towers for KS1

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8 Tumbling Towers Maths games for the KS1 classroom. These are a fun way to teach and reinforce foundational maths skills. Games include recognition of numbers up to 12, 2D shape, basic addition and subtraction, counting and matching numbers and pictures, and, matching number words and pictures. Each activity idea has objectives, suggested resources and activity instructions and steps. Once you have your tumbling tower blocks, stickers and markers, you need little else which is a great time saver for teachers.
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.
Maths Symbol Fun: Measures SEND and KS1
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Maths Symbol Fun: Measures SEND and KS1

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A resource to help children explore everyday measures using visual symbols. What You Get: • 1 colour symbol board (24 measure-themed cards) – Includes clocks, ruler, scales, jug, thermometer & more – Use as a board or cut out for matching and sorting • 4 simple worksheets using symbols Great for matching, discussion, consolidation, sorting, or independent work. The resource is useful for: • SEND learners • EYFS/KS1 classrooms • Visual and early learners • Supporting key maths concepts in a fun way Includes Boardmaker® licensed symbols – ideal for supporting and developing communication and understanding.
Nature Themed Counting to 12 PPT and Activity
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Nature Themed Counting to 12 PPT and Activity

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This resource has a nature theme and is great to show on the Smart Board for children learning to count to 12. There are two pictures on each slide but you can alter these around if you prefer. The images are lovely as they have a fabric feel to them and could stimulate collage work or sewing with felt or materials. The activity included shows all 12 pictures which children can cut out and paste in order on the number sheet provided.
Talking about Measures KS1
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Talking about Measures KS1

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5 worksheets to talk about measures with your children. Children read the word cards e.g. young and then draw a picture of someone younger. Young Near Old Tasty Hairy Small Large Long Fast Wide Thin Tall Bright Soft Flat Light Cute Cold Warm Angry
What's the Time Mr Wolf? KS1
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What's the Time Mr Wolf? KS1

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A fun approach to learning to tell the time with a game for young children. There are 36 cards each showing different clocks, analog and digital. Show each card and children can read the times. If they find the 12 O’clock card it is dinner time! You could duplicate this card so that it appears more than once!
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!
Shape Picture Games for KS1 Children
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Shape Picture Games for KS1 Children

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This engaging Picture Shape Games resource is designed for KS1 children to develop their understanding of 2D and 3D shapes through four interactive games. With a focus on hands-on learning, observation, and creativity, the activities help children identify, name, describe and draw shapes while connecting them to the world around them. The games can be used for shared class or group activities or the worksheets can be used on their own. There is a Planning Ideas sheet included with the resources, giving suggestions for 4 games and ideas for differentiation.
Picture Building Dice Game KS1
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Picture Building Dice Game KS1

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This fun and creative drawing game can be played alone, in pairs, or in small groups. Players take turns rolling a dice to build one of five characters: a monster, robot, two funny animals and a snowman. Each character has 6 numbered parts to complete (e.g., head, face, body, arms, legs, extras). Children roll the dice, match the number to the part, and draw it on the character drawing sheet. Children keep rolling until all 6 parts are collected and drawn. They then colour / decorate their characters. For groups, players can take turns rolling and drawing one part at a time, or race to complete their character first! The game encourages imagination, turn-taking, and laughter as everyone ends up with a unique creation. As an extension, cut out all the cards from the different characters and children can make even more funny characters. Perfect for classroom fun, art time, or rainy-day play! An instruction sheet is included showing what is needed for the game and how to play.
Four Colour Heart Puzzle Activity KS1
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Four Colour Heart Puzzle Activity KS1

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The Four Colour Heart Puzzle Activity is an engaging resource designed to support children’s understanding of colour, shape, and pattern. The activity begins with an introductory page showing a completed heart puzzle using green, red, yellow, and blue, demonstrating how each of the four pieces can be coloured differently. This is followed by eight activity pages, each featuring four-piece heart puzzles where the first heart is pre-coloured in a unique combination of four colours. Children are encouraged to complete the remaining hearts on each page in the outlined colours. A final challenge page invites children to choose their own four colours to design and colour in four blank hearts. The hearts can be cut out and used as mix-and-match puzzles, allowing children to explore pattern creation and colour combinations. This resource supports fine motor skills, creative thinking, and visual problem-solving, making it ideal for use in art, maths, or themed sessions around feelings, friendship, or even Valentine’s Day or other Celebrations.
2D Shapes Fun Colouring Pages EYFS / KS1
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2D Shapes Fun Colouring Pages EYFS / KS1

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This printable 3-page colouring resource is perfect for supporting early shape and colour recognition in a fun, creative way. Designed for EYFS and KS1 children, these black-and-white worksheets link to 2D shape learning and offer opportunities for mark-making, drawing, and colouring. What’s included: Squares and Circles Page – Children colour in a mix of squares and circles in different sizes, helping to reinforce shape identification. Hearts and Your Own Shapes – Children colour the pre-drawn hearts and use the open space to draw and colour their own 2D shapes. Design Your Own Shape Picture – A blank template encourages children to be creative: they can draw and colour their own patterns or shape-based designs. How teachers can use this: • As a time filler activity during transitions or quiet time • For homework linked to 2D shape revision • As a creative end-of-term maths task • For fine motor development and expressive drawing in maths or art cross-curricular learning • For SEND or early finishers who benefit from open-ended visual tasks
Count with Me: Numbers 0 to 5
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Count with Me: Numbers 0 to 5

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This “Count with Me: Numbers 0 to 5” resource is designed to support early number recognition and counting skills in EYFS and early KS1 settings. It includes large-format flashcards for numbers 0 to 5 in both full colour and black-and-white for printing flexibility. Each number card is paired with familiar, age-appropriate items for children to count (e.g., 3 cats, 5 starfish), supporting one-to-one correspondence. Alongside the flashcards, the pack features a worksheet for each number, including bold number outlines for tracing, simple counting activities, and colouring. Ideal for whole-class introduction, small group work, or individual practice, this resource helps reinforce early maths skills through visual, hands-on learning. Great for displays and Numeracy tables/topics.
Halloween Bundle
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Halloween Bundle

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All you need for your Halloween celebrations in class. Lotto, activities, bunting and more!