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This monster-themed CVC sounds assessment resource for EYFS and KS1 includes activities to support and assess phonics and writing skills. It features six black-and-white monster cards with their names, encouraging children to sound out CVC words, including some nonsense words. Children can colour in their monster sheets for added fun. Six matching colour monster cards help with picture recognition and supports children with colour choices. The resource includes two worksheets: one where children match and colour the monsters and another where they copy and write the monster names. Assessment links: Phonics and Decoding Skills – By sounding out CVC words (including nonsense words), children demonstrate their ability to recognise and blend letter sounds, helping assess early reading skills. Word and Picture Recognition – Matching the black-and-white monsters to their coloured versions checks children’s ability to associate words with images. Fine Motor and Letter Formation – The writing activity assesses children’s ability to copy and form letters correctly. Listening and Attention – Teachers can observe how well children follow instructions and engage with the activity, providing insight into their concentration and comprehension skills.

This Alphabet Character Card Set is a fun resource designed to support early literacy skills. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a colourful character in both uppercase and lowercase, helping children with letter recognition, phonics, and word-building. There is a planning sheet included with 6 suggested activities. The laminated cards allow for hands-on activities such as tracing, sorting, and matching. Children can engage in a variety of learning experiences, including identifying and naming letters, ordering them alphabetically, and matching uppercase and lowercase pairs. Speaking and listening games encourage communication skills, while sorting activities help children group characters by colour, character features, or letter type (vowels and consonants). The set also supports early spelling by allowing children to place vowels in the middle of consonants to form CVC words. By tracing letters and copying them onto whiteboards or paper, children can develop their handwriting skills. This versatile resource is perfect for individual, paired, or small group work, making it a valuable addition to phonics lessons, literacy corners/tables, and whole-class activities. Suitable for use with both EYFS and KS1 children.

This 12-page fine motor skills resource for EYFS and KS1 supports early handwriting development through tracing activities. Each page features a variety of patterns, dotted lines, and shapes for children to trace over, helping to strengthen pencil control, hand-eye coordination, and pre-writing skills. The resource encourages precision and confidence in mark-making, making it a valuable tool for early learners. The sheets can be laminated for flexible use and added to the writing corner.

Support young learners in mastering the ‘Cl’ sound with this phonics resource, designed for both SEND and KS1 classrooms. The pack helps children recognize and reinforce ‘Cl’ sounds and words through symbols, matching tasks, and a drawing exercise. What’s Included? 10 pages of ‘Cl’ word practice – 5 in colour & 5 in black and white, each featuring 15 words (e.g., clock, clown, cloud and clap) with matching symbols. Each page has the same symbols and words, but in a jumbled order. Perfect for cut-and-match activities! 2 worksheets: Draw & Think Worksheet – Children illustrate the 'Cl’ words and think of three new words, writing and drawing them in the 3 blank spaces. Helpful picture clues like a clamp, cling film and clippers are included to provide guidance. Word & Symbol Match Worksheet – A straightforward read-and-match worksheet where children link ‘Cl’ words to their corresponding symbols, ticking them off as they find them. Objectives: To support phonics learning with clear, visual symbols To encourage fine motor skills (cutting & drawing) To provides differentiation with colour and B&W versions Useful for independent practice, intervention groups, or whole-class learning. Boardmaker licenced.

Support young learners in mastering the ‘Ch’ sound with this phonics resource, designed for both SEND and KS1 classrooms. The pack helps children recognize and reinforce ‘Ch’ sounds and words through symbols, matching tasks, and a drawing exercise. What’s Included? 10 pages of ‘Ch’ word practice – 5 in colour & 5 in black and white, each featuring 15 words (e.g., church, chin, chocolate and cherry) with matching symbols. Each page has the same symbols and words, but in a jumbled order. Perfect for cut-and-match activities! 2 worksheets: Draw & Think Worksheet – Children illustrate the 'Ch’ words and think of three new words, writing and drawing them in the 3 blank spaces. Helpful picture clues like a chick, chair and chocolate are included to provide guidance. Word & Symbol Match Worksheet – A straightforward read-and-match worksheet where children link ‘Ch’ words to their corresponding symbols, ticking them off as they find them. Objectives: To support phonics learning with clear, visual symbols To encourage fine motor skills (cutting & drawing) To provides differentiation with colour and B&W versions Useful for independent practice, intervention groups, or whole-class learning. Boardmaker licenced.

This 100 Words for KS1 Readers resource features word walls designed to support early literacy skills. It includes 10 sheets — 5 in colour and 5 in black and white — each displaying 100 words in a jumbled order. The set comes with a planning sheet offering 10 activity ideas, such as sorting words by sound, identifying CVC words, using word walls for self-assessment, using colour coding and building sentences. The mix of colour and black-and-white options allows for flexible use, including classroom displays, individual practice, and interactive learning. This resource helps boost reading confidence, phonics skills, colour recognition and word recognition.

Support young learners in mastering the ‘Cr’ sound with this phonics resource, designed for both SEND and KS1 classrooms. The pack helps children recognize and reinforce ‘Cr’ sounds and words through symbols, matching tasks, and a drawing exercise. What’s Included? 8 pages of ‘cr’ word practice – 4 in colour & 4 in black and white, each featuring 15 words (e.g., crayon, crib, crawl, crochet, crown) with matching symbols. Each page has the same symbols and words, but in a jumbled order. Perfect for cut-and-match activities! 2 worksheets are included: Draw & Think Worksheet – Children illustrate the ‘Cr’ words and think of three new words, writing and drawing them in the blank spaces. Helpful picture clues like a crescent moon, cream, cricket, and crocodile are included to provide guidance. Word & Symbol Match Worksheet – A straightforward read-and-match worksheet where children link ‘Cr’ words to their corresponding symbols, ticking them off as they find them. Objectives: To support phonics learning with clear, visual symbols To encourage fine motor skills (cutting & drawing) To provide differentiation with colour and B&W versions Useful for independent practice, intervention groups, or whole-class learning. Boardmaker licenced.

These Alphabet Resource Grids support early literacy by helping children recognise, match, and sequence letters. The set includes uppercase and lowercase alphabet grids in black-and-white and colour, along with jumbled letter versions for added challenge. Blank circles provide space for interactive activities. The Teacher Planning Guide includes structured activities such as matching uppercase and lowercase letters, ordering jumbled letters, and phonics games. Each activity lists objectives, required materials, and teaching instructions, making it easy for educators to integrate into daily lessons. These grids promote hands-on learning, fine motor skills, and phonics development in an engaging way.

The resource has 6 phonics grid worksheets, each with 40 symbols alongside their corresponding words. The grids include letters A to J across the top and numbers 1 to 4 down the side, allowing children to locate specific sounds and words using coordinates. The worksheets support early phonics development, moving from single initial sounds (e.g., a for apple, s for sun) to blends (e.g., tr for truck) and then to three-letter sounds (e.g., str for string) and finally end consonant blends (e.g. mp as in lamp). The resource is beneficial for KS1 and SEND, offering structured phonics practice with visual support. Suggested Activities for Classroom Use: Find the Picture on Request o The teacher calls out a word or sound, and children locate and point to the correct picture/s in the grid. Find the Word to Match the Picture o The teacher points to, or names a picture, and children say and find the word. Read the Words and Match to Pictures o Children read words from the grid aloud and then find and point to the matching pictures. List the Words as You Find the Pictures o As children locate images, they write down the corresponding words. List the Grid References for Each Picture o Children say and record the grid coordinates when they find an image. Write the Words in a Workbook o After identifying the words in the grid, children practice writing them in their workbook.They can also use the words in simple sentences or categorize them by sound patterns. (Words on each page are organised in sound patterns of 4). Colour the Pictures o Children can colour the pictures as they find them. (Boardmaker Licenced)

This KS1 literacy resource is designed to inspire young writers by linking phonics, reading, and creative storytelling. The pack includes 26 alphabet-themed worksheets, each featuring a large outline letter, a cursive writing prompt (e.g., “A is for Aladdin”) for children to trace over, and an accompanying picture or scene to spark imagination. To support story development and writing, a suggested word bank is provided, offering key vocabulary for each letter. Additionally, sentence starters tailored to each letter help guide children in crafting their own imaginative stories. This resource encourages independent and creative writing while reinforcing letter recognition, phonics, and storytelling skills in an engaging and accessible way.

First ABC Colouring Pages introduces young learners to the alphabet through colouring, tracing, and word recognition. Each of the 26 pages features a large, outlined letter to trace and colour, along with 4 to 5 simple pictures that begin with the featured letter (e.g., T is for teapot, tiger, toes, tea, and television). This resource supports phonics, handwriting, and fine motor development, reinforcing letter sounds and spelling. Tracing helps with letter formation and early writing skills. Ideal for classrooms, home learning, and activity stations, these pages encourage interactive learning. Extend activities with sound hunts, letter formation games, and rhyming fun to deepen understanding in a playful way.

“Creative Writing - Magical Adventures” is an engaging literacy resource designed for KS1 teachers to support early reading, storytelling, and creative writing development. This resource encourages children to use their imagination to create their own stories, inspired by four short, exciting adventures: The Magical Adventure The Magic Beans and the Superhero Cow Pirate Pete and the Hidden Treasure The Boy and the Talking Mirror Each story comes with: ✔ A collection of black and white pictures for visual inspiration ✔ The short story text for guided reading and discussion ✔ A story doodle sheet for interactive storytelling How it Works: Children explore the provided stories and images, then use their creativity to craft their own versions of the tales. The picture collections act as prompts, helping children build their own imaginative narratives. Activities Include: Keyword Hunt – Finding and underlining key words in the story text Illustration Time – Drawing a picture of the provided stories or inventing their own Creative Writing – Using the pictures and key words to develop unique stories. Picture Collecting - Finding or drawing picture collections to use for own creative stories. This resource is perfect for enhancing literacy skills, encouraging storytelling, and building confidence in writing.

This phonics-based resource is designed to support early spelling and writing skills through a structured, yet flexible CVC word-building activity. It is ideal for SEND learners and KS1 children, helping them develop phonological awareness, letter recognition, and word formation skills. What’s Included? 25 full-colour CVC word pictures (Boardmaker licensed) for visual support. 6 pages with grids containing the same pictures, but in different jumbled layouts. 6 pages with grids of letters needed to spell all 25 words, again jumbled in each version. Opportunities for both individual and group learning. How to Play Individual Play (Spelling & Writing Focus) Children look at the pictures on their grid. Using the letter grid, they find and connect letters to spell each word. They then write a list of the words they have created. Group Play (Collaboration & Differentiation) and / or Guided Speilling Work. Each child has a different sheet with jumbled pictures or letters. They work individually but can compare answers at the end. Alternatively, one child ( or adult) calls out a word while others find and spell it using their grid. Extension Ideas Sentence Building – After writing a list of words, children use them in simple sentences. Sensory Play – Use magnetic letters or letter tiles to build words before writing them.

This cross-curricular resource is designed to engage KS1 children in a variety of learning experiences using a structured yet creative approach. The provided templates and writing frames encourage observation, discussion, and interactive learning. The planning sheet offers five ways to use this resource — exploring feelings, numbers, the alphabet, rewards, and celebrations. It includes objectives, instructions and resources needed. Question sheets are included for most activities, along with a writing template for recording responses. Example completed colour sheets are included. As children observe and discuss each sheet, they are encouraged to express their ideas by answering questions, decorating, and colouring their work. This approach supports learning in numbers, phonics, emotional literacy, and celebrations while fostering essential speaking and listening, reading, writing, and drawing skills. By integrating creativity with core subjects, this resource makes learning meaningful for young learners.

Count and Colour Challenge is a fun 10-page activity designed for young learners, combining early maths skills with reading comprehension. Each page features six black-and-white illustrations based on a specific theme, such as transport, balloons, circus, blocks, numbers, letters, Easter, and food. Below each picture, simple instructions guide children to count and colour objects in specific ways — for example, “Colour one balloon pink and one purple” or “Choose a different colour for each of the three bunnies.” This interactive approach strengthens counting skills, number recognition, and colour awareness while also encouraging children to ‘read for meaning’ and follow directions. The resource is ideal for independent learning, guided reading or home practice.

Clothesline Alphabet Phonics is a fun phonics resource designed for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learners. This activity features large, bold capital letters of the alphabet outlined for colouring, each hung on a washing line, together with picture cards. There are 5 worksheets showing groups of letters from A to Z. Children can explore letter-sound correspondence by matching the letters to picture cards, such as S for Sun, D for Dog, B for Banana, and Q for Queen Bee. Extend this activity by having washing lines and pegs available. Children can peg out letters and corresponding picture cards or objects. Clothesline Phonics supports early reading skills while making learning both creative and enjoyable.

This pack includes 2 fun doodle sheets and three worksheets designed for KS1 children. The monster theme forms a good starting point for creative writing and story making. The Monster Mashup Doodle Sheet and Monster Playtime Doodle Sheet encourage creativity as children colour in different monsters and discuss their features, emotions, and actions. The worksheets focus on key learning objectives: Emotion Recognition – Children observe four different monsters and decide which is sleepy, happy, sad, and silly, then tick the corresponding boxes. (Objective: Develop emotional literacy and observation skills.) Counting and Colouring – Children count the monsters in each box (1 to 4) and colour them in. (Objective: Reinforce early counting skills and number recognition.) Speech and Naming Activity – Children write in the monsters’ speech bubbles, imagining what they might say or naming them. (Objective: Encourage early writing, imaginative thinking, and language development.) These activities provide a fun and interactive way to support emotional awareness, early numeracy, and literacy skills, while fostering creativity and discussion in the classroom.

This KS1 resource focuses on the theme of kindness, encouraging young learners to explore positive behaviors through poetry. Children will read two acrostic poems titled “Be Kind”, which showcase simple examples of how to be kind in everyday life. After discussing the poems, children will be provided with an easy-to-use template to create their own kindness-themed acrostic poems. This activity promotes creativity, literacy skills, and social-emotional learning by helping children reflect on how to show kindness to others. The template guides them to think of words or phrases for each letter of “KINDNESS,” making the task fun and manageable. The final poems can be decorated and shared to celebrate kindness in the classroom.

This activity for KS1 teachers is designed to develop children’s vocabulary, speaking and listening, phonics, writing, and teamwork skills while linking to the theme of school life. On Page 1, children engage with a doodle-style colouring sheet featuring over 50 school-related items, such as pencils, backpack, books, ruler and scissors. They are tasked with finding, naming, and discussing each item before colouring them in, enhancing observation. Page 2 encourages phonics and alphabetical awareness as children complete a template by finding a school-related word for each letter of the alphabet, such as A for “abacus” and B for “blackboard.” Finally, Page 3 introduces a competitive element, where children work alone, in pairs, or in groups to generate as many school-related words as possible within a set time limit. Roles like “seekers” and “scribe” promote collaboration, while discussing and categorizing the words afterward strengthens their understanding. These activities link with English Language Learning: School topics.