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Hi, I’m the creator of SavvyTeaching and a long-time educational content writer with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. I've been creating printable resources for primary learners for over 15 years, and now I’m starting my own shop to share the resources I love to create. My aim is to offer practical, well-designed activities that support learning at home or in the classroom. SavvyTeaching is just getting started, with lots more to come soon. Thanks so much for visiting!

Hi, I’m the creator of SavvyTeaching and a long-time educational content writer with a passion for making learning fun and engaging. I've been creating printable resources for primary learners for over 15 years, and now I’m starting my own shop to share the resources I love to create. My aim is to offer practical, well-designed activities that support learning at home or in the classroom. SavvyTeaching is just getting started, with lots more to come soon. Thanks so much for visiting!
Free End-of-Year Activities Workbook | KS1 Reflection & Summer Fun (12 Pages)
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Free End-of-Year Activities Workbook | KS1 Reflection & Summer Fun (12 Pages)

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Make the final weeks of the school year fun and meaningful with this End-of-Year Activities Workbook for young learners. Designed for children (ages 5–7), my 12-page printable pack is perfect for encouraging reflection, creativity, and calm as the term comes to a close. Children can celebrate what they’ve learned, look ahead to next year, and enjoy light summer-themed activities. What’s Included: My Favourite Memory This Year – Draw and write about a special school memory What I Learned This Year – Sentence starters to reflect on learning and growth My School Year Snapshot – All about me, favourite subjects, friends, and more Proud Moments – Reflect on something they worked hard at End-of-Year Interview – Fun Q&A prompts Thank You Card – Create a message for a teacher or helper 10 Things I Want To Do This Summer – Light and fun summer plans Looking Forward to Next Year – Gentle prompts for the future Helping the New Children – Empathy-based writing task My Favourite Things – A 12-item list of favourites to write or draw End-of-Year Word Search – School and summer-themed word puzzle Goodbye School, Hello Summer! – Fun end-of-year colouring page How This Resource Can Help: Encourages reflection, creativity, and kindness Great for those relaxed final weeks of term Promotes writing and discussion in a low-pressure way Easy to print and use — no prep required Ideal for memory books, end-of-year scrapbooks, or light morning work File format: PDF, 12 pages Recommended ages: 5–7 Grade levels: Kindergarten – 1st Grade (or Year 1–2 UK) Printing: A4 size Wishing you and your learners a happy and sunny end to the school year! — Lou, SavvyTeaching
Read & Write Sight Words Workbook – 100+ High-Frequency Words
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Read & Write Sight Words Workbook – 100+ High-Frequency Words

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This comprehensive workbook is designed to help early learners build reading confidence and develop essential handwriting skills through engaging sight word practice. With over 100 high-frequency words, this resource supports children in Reception and Year 1 as they learn to read, trace, and write key words in simple, meaningful sentences. What’s Included: 100+ sight words from common high-frequency word lists Read, trace, and write activities for each word Short, decodable sentences to support early reading development Consistent, learner-friendly layout to build confidence and routine Bonus certificate to celebrate progress and achievement Ideal For: Children aged 4–6 (Reception and Year 1) Whole-class instruction, small group work, and independent learning Teachers, TAs, homeschoolers, and intervention support How to Use: Print individual pages or compile into a full workbook for ongoing practice. Perfect for morning starters, literacy stations, targeted intervention, or homework packs. This workbook offers a structured and effective way for young children to master essential sight words while building early literacy and handwriting skills.
Spelling and Word Building Workbook – Year 1 Tricky Words, Suffixes, Prefixes and Syllables
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Spelling and Word Building Workbook – Year 1 Tricky Words, Suffixes, Prefixes and Syllables

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Help children become confident spellers with this fun and varied 19-page workbook! Covers tricky words, suffixes, prefixes, and syllables through engaging, printable activities. This printable workbook is packed with spelling and word-building practice designed for Year 1 learners. Children will read, build, sort and correct words while learning about suffixes, prefixes, tricky words and syllables — all aligned with the UK National Curriculum. What’s Included: Tricky word spotting and sentence writing Suffix practice: -s, -es, -ing, -ed, -er, -est Prefix un- activities Fix-the-spelling tasks and word reviews Syllable clapping, colouring and sorting Sentence building and drawing tasks Printable certificate to celebrate learning Perfect for: Whole class spelling practice Literacy interventions Homework or morning work Home education 19 pages | A4 format | UK English spelling This workbook makes spelling feel fun and manageable for young learners.
Summer Activity Pack | 18 Pages of Reading, Writing, Puzzles and Creative Tasks
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Summer Activity Pack | 18 Pages of Reading, Writing, Puzzles and Creative Tasks

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A fun and flexible Summer Activity Pack designed for children aged 4–7. This 18-page printable resource includes a wide range of activities to support reading, writing, sorting, creative thinking, and early literacy skills. Includes: Summer vocabulary and sentence writing Creative prompts and drawing tasks Matching, sorting and thinking skills ABCs, syllables, puzzles and a word search Great for end-of-term, summer clubs or holiday learning This pack is ideal for Reception, Year 1, or mixed-age groups. Easy to use and perfect for keeping learning light and enjoyable as summer approaches. No prep required. Just print and go. Created with care by Lou at SavvyTeaching. I hope your learners enjoy every page of this pack. Wishing you a fun and sunny learning journey!
Dolch Noun Flashcards – 95 High-Frequency Nouns for Early Readers
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Dolch Noun Flashcards – 95 High-Frequency Nouns for Early Readers

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Boost vocabulary and build reading confidence with this set of Dolch Noun Flashcards! Featuring 95 essential nouns from the Dolch list, this printable resource is ideal for EYFS, Reception, Pre-K, and Kindergarten learners working on word recognition and fluency. These flashcards are a great way to support early readers, ESL learners, and students with SEND through engaging vocabulary practice. What’s Included: 95 Dolch noun flashcards featuring everyday vocabulary 15 blank flashcards to add your own custom words Consistent layout to match your Dolch Sight Word Flashcards Print-friendly format – just print, cut, and start using Why Use Noun Flashcards? Reinforces early literacy and phonics skills Encourages sentence building and oral language development Perfect for use in classrooms, homeschooling, literacy centres, or speech therapy Compact and portable – great for on-the-go learning or daily routines These cards can be laminated for long-term use and adapted for matching games, sentence starters, sorting, and more.
Number Tracing Workbook – Numbers 0–100 (86 pages)
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Number Tracing Workbook – Numbers 0–100 (86 pages)

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Help young children master number formation with this comprehensive Number Tracing Workbook, perfect for developing early numeracy and handwriting skills. With numbers from 0 to 100, this printable 86-page resource is ideal for EYFS, Reception, and early KS1 learners. Learners will trace, recognise, and write each number, while building pencil control, number-word awareness, and fine motor confidence. A great addition to maths or handwriting routines at home or in the classroom. What’s Included: Trace numbers 0 to 100 – Each number has dedicated tracing and repetition practice Number word recognition – Includes number names alongside numerals Fine motor support – Structured layout ideal for pencil control and early handwriting Print-friendly design – Clear and consistent format across all pages Bonus certificate – Celebrate completion with an “I mastered 0–100” award page Perfect For: Early Years, Nursery, Reception, and early KS1 Teachers, parents, and homeschoolers Handwriting warm-ups, morning work, or maths centre tasks Format: 86-page printable PDF Instant download – ready to print and use A4 friendly – print as many times as needed for home or classroom use
My First Alphabet Tracing Book – Handwriting Practice for Early Years & KS1
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My First Alphabet Tracing Book – Handwriting Practice for Early Years & KS1

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This alphabet tracing workbook has been created to support the development of early handwriting skills in a clear, structured, and engaging way. Ideal for children aged 3–6 in Nursery, Reception, and Year 1, this resource provides meaningful handwriting practice alongside letter recognition and phonics reinforcement. Resource Overview: 26 Alphabet Pages – One for each letter of the alphabet, featuring both uppercase and lowercase tracing. Visual Support – Each page includes a simple picture and word to aid sound-letter association (e.g. A is for apple). Pencil Control Practice – Large, friendly font supports early learners as they build fine motor skills. Versatile Format – Print-friendly design suitable for home learning, classroom use, and SEND support. Suitable for: Early Years and Key Stage 1 pupils Teachers, TAs, and home educators Children developing handwriting fluency and letter formation skills Suggested Use: Print and use as individual worksheets or bind as a workbook. Ideal for morning starters, independent tasks, or targeted handwriting groups. For repeated use, laminate or place in plastic sleeves and use with dry-wipe markers. A simple yet effective resource to help young learners build confidence with handwriting from the very beginning.
Animal Flashcards – 28 Beautiful Watercolour Cards with Fun Facts | KS1 Science
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Animal Flashcards – 28 Beautiful Watercolour Cards with Fun Facts | KS1 Science

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This printable set includes 28 high-quality animal flashcards featuring fun, age-appropriate facts and warm watercolour artwork. Each card features a different animal and includes three fun facts children will love to learn and remember. Perfect for: KS1 science lessons (e.g. Animals including humans) Nature and animal-themed units Classroom displays, flashcard games, or reading corners Home learning or early years discovery areas What’s included: 28 animal flashcards (4 per page, A4) Each card includes the animal’s name and 3 child-friendly facts A mix of animal groups Clean layout with consistent formatting – easy to cut and use Animals featured include: Dog, cat, rabbit, owl, horse, raccoon, dolphin, lion, tiger, bear, deer, fox, squirrel, giraffe, elephant, hedgehog, zebra, cow, panda, parrot, sloth, whale, robin, crane, koala, frog, pig, and flamingo. This is a lovely, flexible resource designed to spark curiosity and support early science understanding.
Rhyming Words Flashcards – 197 Printable Word Cards for Phonics & Literacy (KS1 & EYFS)
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Rhyming Words Flashcards – 197 Printable Word Cards for Phonics & Literacy (KS1 & EYFS)

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Support early reading and phonemic awareness with this colourful and engaging set of Rhyming Words Flashcards. With 197 CVC and short phonics-based word cards, this resource helps children recognise rhyming patterns, strengthen decoding skills, and build early vocabulary. Each rhyming set is grouped together visually, making it easier for young learners to identify shared sound patterns (e.g. cat, bat, hat, mat). Ideal for use during phonics lessons, literacy centres, or speech and language interventions. What’s Included: -197 rhyming word flashcards -Focus on short vowel sounds and early phonics patterns -Words grouped by rhyme for visual learning and pattern recognition -8 flashcards per A4 page – print-friendly and easy to prep -Great for sorting, matching, memory games, and fluency practice -Suitable for KS1, EYFS, EAL, and SEND learners Perfect For: -Phonics lessons & early literacy support -Rhyming games and small group activities -Intervention groups and speech therapy -Home learning and reading practice Print, cut, and laminate to create a versatile phonics toolkit that supports hands-on learning and reading fluency.
Animal Facts Handwriting Workbook – KS1 Writing Practice (49 Pages)
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Animal Facts Handwriting Workbook – KS1 Writing Practice (49 Pages)

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Make handwriting practice fun and engaging with this Animal Facts Handwriting Workbook! Perfect for KS1 learners, this 49-page printable resource blends sentence tracing, writing practice, and drawing prompts with fascinating animal facts. A brilliant way to build writing confidence while learning about the natural world. What’s Included: 49 handwriting pages featuring real animal facts Trace and copy simple sentences to reinforce letter formation Drawing prompts on every page to keep learners motivated 4 fun colouring breaks to support focus and creativity Animal-themed word search to build vocabulary Final reflection page to encourage creative thinking Ideal For: KS1 pupils developing handwriting fluency Use in classrooms, literacy groups, interventions, or at home Animal lovers who enjoy learning through fun facts How to Use: Print individual sheets or the full workbook. Perfect for morning starters, handwriting stations, and creative writing extension tasks. Support handwriting development while sparking curiosity about animals and nature in a meaningful way!
CVC Words Phonics Workbook – Early Reading & Spelling Activities
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CVC Words Phonics Workbook – Early Reading & Spelling Activities

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Support early readers with this engaging CVC Words Phonics Workbook, packed with fun and interactive activities to build confidence in reading, spelling, and phonics. Perfect for Early Years, Reception, and KS1 learners, this 23-page resource is ideal for classroom practice, phonics groups, or home learning. What’s Included: Look, Read & Colour – Identify and colour the correct CVC word for each picture Rhyming Word Matching – Boost phonemic awareness through visual matching tasks Short Vowel Matching Activities – Covering A, E, I, O, U sounds CVC Word Search – Includes traceable words to reinforce recognition and writing Printable Flashcards – Great for hands-on reading and spelling practice Perfect For: EYFS and KS1 pupils learning phonics Literacy stations, small group work, or homework Homeschoolers and parents supporting early reading Easy to Use: Simply print and go! Use crayons or pencils for activities, and cut out the flashcards for extra practice. Great for independent work or guided learning.
Ending Blends Flashcards – 117 Phonics Word Cards (Printable & Colour-Coded)
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Ending Blends Flashcards – 117 Phonics Word Cards (Printable & Colour-Coded)

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Support early reading and spelling skills with this colourful and comprehensive set of Ending Blends Flashcards. With 117 carefully chosen words, this printable resource helps children build fluency in recognising final consonant blends such as -nd, -nt, -nk, -lt, -mp, -sk, -st, -rk, -lp, -ld, -ft, -pt, -rm, -rn, -lf, -ng, -sp, -rd, -rl, and more. Each blend group is colour-coded for easy sorting and pattern recognition, making this an ideal tool for phonics lessons, interventions, and literacy games. What’s Included: -117 ending blend flashcards -Covers a wide range of blends, including: -ng, -nk, -nt, -nd, -lt, -lk, -ld, -lp, -lf, -mp, -ft, -sk, -sp, -st, -rm, -rk, -pt, -rd, -rt, -rl, -rn -Colour-coded sets to support visual learning and decoding -Clear layout – 8 cards per A4 page for easy printing -Perfect for matching, sorting, and spelling games Ideal For: -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 -Literacy centres, phonics groups, and classroom displays -Home learning, speech and language support -Phase 4–5 phonics review and spelling practice
Initial Blends Flashcards – 123 Printable Phonics Word Cards (Colour-Coded)
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Initial Blends Flashcards – 123 Printable Phonics Word Cards (Colour-Coded)

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Make phonics fun and focused with this colourful set of Initial Blends Flashcards, featuring 123 blend-based words ideal for early readers. These cards help children build fluency with consonant blends such as bl, br, cl, cr, dr, fl, fr, gl, gr, pl, pr, sc, sk, sl, sm, sn, sp, st, sw, tr, tw and more. Each blend group is colour-coded to help young learners spot sound patterns quickly, making these flashcards perfect for decoding, sorting, and spelling practice. What’s Included: -123 initial blend word flashcards -Covers 20+ consonant blends (e.g. bl, st, pr, sk, tr) -Colour-coded by blend group for easy visual sorting -Clean, easy-to-read layout – 8 cards per A4 page -Ideal for phonics games, group work, and sound sorting activities Suitable For: -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 -Phonics groups and interventions -Home learning, tutoring, or SEND support -Literacy centres and calm-down corners Use as matching games, read-and-sort tasks, or add to your phonics display wall. Perfect for Phase 4/5 support and consonant cluster fluency!
R-Controlled Vowel Flashcards – Phonics Practice for KS1 (110+ Cards)
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R-Controlled Vowel Flashcards – Phonics Practice for KS1 (110+ Cards)

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Support your learners in mastering tricky r-controlled vowel sounds with this colourful and practical set of R-Controlled Vowel Flashcards. Designed with early readers in mind, these flashcards are ideal for phonics instruction, literacy centres, or home learning. Each r-controlled vowel group (ar, er, ir, or, ur) is clearly colour-coded, helping children visually sort and recognise common phonics patterns. What’s Included: -110+ flashcards featuring age-appropriate words -5 r-controlled vowel groups: ar, er, ir, or, ur -Clean, uncluttered layout using Sassoon Primary font -Colour-coded sets for easy organisation and visual learning -Blank flashcards included for customisation -Printable A4 PDF – ready to print, cut, and use Perfect For: -KS1 classrooms and literacy groups -Phonics intervention and SEND support -Homeschool phonics sessions -Word sorting, flashcard games, and wall displays Use these cards for blending practice, sound sorting, or as a visual support in calm-down corners and literacy areas.
Feathered Creatures Reading Comprehension Workbook | 20 Non-Fiction Passages for KS1
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Feathered Creatures Reading Comprehension Workbook | 20 Non-Fiction Passages for KS1

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This printable workbook includes 20 reading comprehension passages all about birds and feathered animals from around the world. Children will love learning about owls, flamingos, penguins, parrots and more — while practising early reading skills in a fun, fact-filled way. Each page features a short, age-appropriate non-fiction passage, followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact to keep young readers engaged. What’s Included: 20 bird-themed comprehension worksheets A wide mix of familiar and fascinating birds: robin, eagle, toucan, ostrich, and more 3 questions per passage to check understanding Bonus fun fact on every page Ideal for Year 1, Year 2, EYFS extension or lower KS2 support Great for animal topics, science, or reading fluency practice Perfect for classroom work, home learning, or topic-linked reading. Don’t forget to explore the full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop, including: Insects Reading Comprehension Workbook Water Creatures Reading Comprehension Workbook Wild Animals Reading Comprehension Workbook Farm Animals Reading Comprehension Workbook (Free Sample)
Water Creatures Workbook | 30 Non-Fiction Reading Comprehensions with Questions + Fun Facts
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Water Creatures Workbook | 30 Non-Fiction Reading Comprehensions with Questions + Fun Facts

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Dive into the world of sea life with this printable workbook featuring 30 non-fiction reading comprehension passages all about amazing water creatures! Perfect for KS1 learners, each page includes a short, child-friendly passage followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact. From octopuses and dolphins to jellyfish, lobsters and sea horses, children will enjoy building key reading skills while learning fascinating facts about the animals that live in oceans, rivers, and ponds. What’s Included: 30 reading comprehension worksheets Topics include whales, crabs, sea turtles, stingrays, narwhals and more 3 questions per passage to support retrieval and understanding Bonus fun fact on every page Great for Year 1, Year 2, EYFS extension or science-themed units Ideal for independent reading, topic work or early finishers This workbook is part of the popular SavvyTeaching animal reading comprehension series. Also available: Insects Farm Animals (Free Sample) Feathered Creatures Wild Animals
I Can Write CVC Words Workbook | Trace and Write Phonics Activities for Early Learners
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I Can Write CVC Words Workbook | Trace and Write Phonics Activities for Early Learners

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Support early writers and phonics learners with this fun CVC word tracing and writing workbook. Each worksheet includes a simple 3-step approach: Look, Trace, Write, helping children build word recognition, handwriting skills, and confidence with spelling. This is a great resource for reinforcing phonics sounds while developing fine motor control and writing fluency. What’s Included: 18 trace-and-write activity pages CVC words with all five short vowel sounds Clear font with wide lines for early writers Ideal for phonics, spelling, and literacy stations Suitable for EYFS, Reception, and Year 1 learners A simple but effective workbook to support foundational reading and writing in early literacy.
I Can Read CVC Words Workbook | Phonics Practice with CVC, CVCC & CCVC Words
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I Can Read CVC Words Workbook | Phonics Practice with CVC, CVCC & CCVC Words

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Help young learners build confidence with phonics and early reading using this CVC word workbook. Each page features clear illustrations alongside word sets, encouraging children to look, read, and circle the correct word that matches each picture. Designed to support early decoding and sound recognition, this no-prep workbook is ideal for phonics practice at school or home. What’s Included: 10 activity pages focused on short vowel CVC words Multiple-choice style picture-word matching A mix of common CVC words with clear visuals Engaging layout ideal for independent work or group tasks Supports EYFS, Reception, and Year 1 literacy skills This is a great next step after basic sound blending and a perfect addition to your phonics toolkit!
Insects Reading Comprehension Workbook | 18 Fun Non-Fiction Passages for KS1
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Insects Reading Comprehension Workbook | 18 Fun Non-Fiction Passages for KS1

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This printable workbook includes 18 reading comprehension passages, each focused on a different bug or insect. From ladybirds and butterflies to centipedes and spiders, children will love learning fun facts while building key reading skills. Each page features a short, friendly nonfiction passage, followed by three comprehension questions and a bonus fun fact, perfect for KS1 learners developing fluency, retrieval and understanding. What’s Inside: 18 insect-themed comprehension worksheets Topics include bees, ants, grasshoppers, dragonflies, caterpillars, and more 3 simple questions per page for recall and understanding Bonus fact at the end of each passage Supports Year 1 and Year 2 literacy skills Ideal for independent reading, homework or science-themed units This workbook is great for early readers who enjoy learning about bugs, minibeasts, and creepy-crawlies. If you like this, check out my full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop! Including: Farm Animals (Free Sample) Feathered Creatures Water Creatures Wild Animals
Back to School Activities Workbook | KS1 Printable Worksheets for Phonics, Maths & SEL
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Back to School Activities Workbook | KS1 Printable Worksheets for Phonics, Maths & SEL

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This engaging 21-page Back to School Activities Workbook is the perfect way to welcome your KS1 learners back into the classroom. It’s packed with phonics, early writing, maths, and wellbeing activities — designed to build confidence, support routine, and make that first week calm and enjoyable. With no prep required, this printable resource is ideal for easing children into learning while encouraging self-expression and reflection. What’s Included: Getting to Know Me All About Me My Favourite Things This or That? My Goals for This Year Classroom Community & Wellbeing My Classroom Rules (Draw & Colour) How I Feel Today (Emotions + Writing) Kindness Bingo Helping New Children My Safe Place (Draw & Reflect) Phonics & Literacy Back to School Reading (CVC short ‘a’ word matching) I Can Match CVC Words – Short E I Can Match CVC Words – Short I I Can Match CVC Words – Short O I Can Match CVC Words – Short U Read and Colour (Sight Words + Instructions) Maths & Thinking Skills Back to School Counting Count and Colour Write the Numerals 1–10 Back to School Word Search Reflection & Fun My First Week at School (Writing/Drawing) Rocket Colouring Page – “You’re Ready to Blast Off!” This flexible pack is perfect for: First week back routines Transition or calming activities Early finishers and independent work Morning tasks or phonics/maths warm-ups Best suited for Year 1, with support for EYFS or Year 2 revision. No prep needed — just print and go!