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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.
Yes and No: All about Me Activity
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Yes and No: All about Me Activity

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Yes and No: All About Me is a vibrant, interactive resource designed for Key Stage 1 children, with a strong emphasis on speaking, listening, and collaborative learning. The pack contains 50 worksheets, each featuring four simple yes/no questions such as “Do you have a pet?” or “Have you seen a rainbow?”. Children respond by ticking a box or placing coloured counters to show their answers—making it fully accessible and inclusive. There are no wrong answers, encouraging honest, confident participation at each child’s level. The format supports early communication skills and offers rich opportunities for guided discussion, where teachers can model and scaffold responses by asking thoughtful follow-up questions. Ideal for circle time, guided reading, or reading comprehension warm-ups, this resource helps children express themselves, make connections with peers, and develop understanding in a supportive, talk-rich environment. A blank template sheet is included for teachers or children to add their own questions. A Sheet with suggestions for using the resource is also added.
Jack and the Magic Flower Story Fun  Ks1
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Jack and the Magic Flower Story Fun Ks1

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This 5-page resource is designed to support reading, comprehension, creative thinking, and writing skills in KS1. Children begin with a short, colour illustrated story of Jack and the Magic Flower, followed by a black-and-white version with six reading questions to develop and assess understanding. A writing frame with a picture to colour in, encourages children to retell the story in their own words. Children then use their imagination to draw and write the story the flower told Jack, promoting creativity and storytelling. The final page features a picture of Jack and the Beanstalk with space to write, offering a fun comparison and linking familiar tales. Perfect for literacy lessons or themed story units.
Word Work Beginning with 'WH' KS1 / EAL
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Word Work Beginning with 'WH' KS1 / EAL

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This KS1 English language resource supports children’s understanding and use of WH question words, including what, when, where, who, why, and which. It is especially useful for pupils learning English as an additional language (EAL), helping them build confidence with question structures and spoken communication. The pack includes a set of four activity sheets where children fill in the missing WH word at the start of each sentence. These worksheets develop phonics, writing, sentence structure, reading comprehension, and early grammar skills. Also included are six sheets of WH word cards, each featuring six cut-out question cards that begin with the same WH word—for example, one sheet focuses on “what” with questions like -What is your favourite food? and What do you like to draw? These cards can be used for sorting, matching, conversation practice, or games, making the resource flexible for classroom use. Ideal for whole-class activities, small groups, or literacy centres, it provides a structured and engaging way to support learners.
Animal True or False Quiz Questions KS1
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Animal True or False Quiz Questions KS1

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This Animal True or False Quiz is an engaging resource for KS1 children that promotes critical thinking, literacy, and animal knowledge. With 10 pages of simple true or false animal statements, children will explore a variety of topics including animal behaviour, baby animals, and animal patterns. The Planning sheet included, gives ideas of how to use the resource in multiple ways, such as fact-finding activities, where children research the facts, or sorting games where they categorize statements as true or false. These activities help children develop skills like teamwork, decision-making, writing, and creativity while learning about the animal kingdom. The resource is designed to align with curriculum objectives by enhancing literacy, research, and animal knowledge in an interactive and enjoyable way. As an extension, children can create their own animal statements for other children to sort and discuss.
The Twin's Holiday and the Letter T
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The Twin's Holiday and the Letter T

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This 5-page KS1 resource supports phonics, early reading, writing, and fine motor skills with a fun holiday theme. Children follow two twin boys as they pack a suitcase filled with items beginning with the letter T. Activities include colouring specific items (e.g. “Tom’s teddy is yellow”), tracing the cursive letter T, labelling 9 suitcase items, reading ‘T’ words and drawing matching pictures, answering simple comprehension questions (e.g. “What colour are the towels?”), and writing about the twins’ holiday using key vocabulary. The pack builds confidence with the ‘t’ sound, encourages vocabulary development, and supports creative writing and drawing. Ideal for phonics practice, literacy stations, or topic-based lessons.
Say What you See: Picture Quiz Fun KS1
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Say What you See: Picture Quiz Fun KS1

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This resource is perfect for class quizzes, end-of-week/term fun, or as a literacy warm-up activity to get children thinking outside the box and using language creatively! Say What You See! is a fun KS1 quiz designed to build literacy and teamwork skills. Across 8 pages, children look at a picture and read a simple clue to guess a well-known saying or story, such as “Pigs Might Fly” or “The Tortoise and the Hare.” Page 10 reveals all the pictures and answers and Slide 11 has space for children to draw their own interpretations of the clues in the boxes. This activity supports speaking, listening, and comprehension, encourages creative thinking, and helps children understand figurative language. Working in pairs or small groups, children build vocabulary, make connections to familiar sayings and stories, and enjoy solving clues together.
Book Detectives: Guess the Story Quiz KS1
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Book Detectives: Guess the Story Quiz KS1

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This 5-lesson resource is designed for Key Stage 1 and supports children’s developing literacy skills through the exploration of well-known children’s books. Based around a visual picture quiz format, the lessons encourage children to interpret images, make story connections, and explore authors and illustrators. Each lesson is planned with clear objectives, step-by-step activities, resources, and extension tasks (planning included). The activities promote discussion, reading comprehension and creativity, while helping children become familiar with key elements of storybooks such as titles, authors, illustrators and genre. The picture quiz approach invites children to recognise popular stories through visual clues and written clues, gradually building their confidence to summarise stories, match authors and titles, and create their own book reviews. Books featured include classics and favourites such as Matilda, Peter Pan, Room on the Broom, Black Beauty, Elmer the Elephant, and more — all carefully selected to reflect a range of genres and writing styles suited to KS1. This unit of work promotes a love of books and supports key curriculum objectives in reading, speaking and listening, comprehension, and writing.
KS1 Thinking Quiz Challenge Cards
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KS1 Thinking Quiz Challenge Cards

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The KS1 Thinking Quiz Challenge Cards resource is designed to support key areas of the KS1 curriculum through engaging, interactive thinking tasks. Comprising 9 pages of colourful ‘post-it’ style cards (6 per page), this pack features challenge types such as True or Silly, Think Like A…, What’s Missing?, Riddles, Can You Fix It?, Trick Questions, and Would You Rather? The cards encourage children to reason, imagine, problem-solve, and make decisions — developing their speaking, listening, and early writing skills. The challenges link closely to English (comprehension, vocabulary, and creative thinking), PSHE (decision-making and empathy), and Maths (logic and pattern spotting). The resource can be used flexibly: children can write or draw their responses using the included template, or the cards can be cut out and laminated for group discussion, warm-ups, or brain breaks. It’s also ideal for parents to use at home, for homework tasks, or as a fun and meaningful activity during wet playtimes or classroom time-fillers, helping to keep children engaged and thinking in a playful way.
A Bundle of 5 Rhyme Time Picture Quizzes for EYFS
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A Bundle of 5 Rhyme Time Picture Quizzes for EYFS

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A bundle of 5 rhyme time quizzes designed especially for EYFS classrooms! This engaging resource includes 5 themed quiz sets, each featuring 8 colourful picture clues to spark curiosity and discussion. Children guess the nursery rhyme from the clues, then join in singing together — perfect for promoting language development, rhyme recognition, listening skills, and early comprehension. Whether used during circle time, small groups, wet play, or literacy sessions, this ready-to-print pack brings classic rhymes to life in a fresh and playful way!
Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Set Five EYFS
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Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Set Five EYFS

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This 8-page Nursery Rhyme Quiz resource is designed to support early language and literacy skills through fun, visual prompts. This is Set 5 out of the Rhyme Time series. Each page features a colourful, picture representing a nursery rhyme or song, along with a simple clue question to encourage rhyme recall and discussion. For example, one page might show two little birds on a wall with the clue, “How many birds sat on the wall?” Another might show a doctor in the rain with the question, “Where was Dr Foster going when he stepped in a puddle?’’ The final page includes all eight rhyme images in a smaller format, ideal for cutting into flashcards or using as a pointing and matching activity. This resource is perfect for whole-class quizzes, small group work, or independent play in a speaking and listening centre. It encourages children to think, make connections, and have fun with familiar rhymes and some less well know rhymes. Teachers can also use the mini images for quick-fire games, rhyme sequencing, or to support phonics and oral storytelling.
Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Set Four EYFS
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Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Set Four EYFS

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This 8-page Nursery Rhyme Quiz resource is designed to support early language and literacy skills through fun, visual prompts. This is Set 4 out of the Rhyme Time series. Each page features a colourful, picture representing a well-known nursery rhyme or song, along with a simple clue question to encourage rhyme recall and discussion. For example, one page might show teddy bears having a picnic, with the clue, “What special day is it for teddy bears?” Another might show a baker in a Baker Shop with the question, “How many buns were in the Baker’s Shop?’’ The final page includes all eight rhyme images in a smaller format, ideal for cutting into flashcards or using as a pointing and matching activity. This resource is perfect for whole-class quizzes, small group work, or independent play in a speaking and listening centre. It encourages children to think, make connections, and have fun with familiar rhymes. Teachers can also use the mini images for quick-fire games, rhyme sequencing, or to support phonics and oral storytelling.
Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Set Three EYFS
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Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Set Three EYFS

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This 8-page Nursery Rhyme Quiz resource is designed to support early language and literacy skills through fun, visual prompts. This is Set 3 out of the Rhyme Time series. Each page features a colourful, picture representing a well-known nursery rhyme or song, along with a simple clue question to encourage rhyme recall and discussion. For example, one page might show a little girl in the rain and thunder, with the clue, “What did the little girl hear?” Another might show frogs on a log with the question, “How many speckled frogs sat on the log?’’ The final page includes all eight rhyme images in a smaller format, ideal for cutting into flashcards or using as a pointing and matching activity. This resource is perfect for whole-class quizzes, small group work, or independent play in a speaking and listening centre. It encourages children to think, make connections, and have fun with familiar rhymes. Teachers can also use the mini images for quick-fire games, rhyme sequencing, or to support phonics and oral storytelling.
Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Two EYFS
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Rhyme Time Picture Quiz Two EYFS

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This 8-page Nursery Rhyme Quiz resource is designed to support early language and literacy skills through fun, visual prompts. This resource is Set 2 out of a series of Nursery Rhyme Quizzes. Each page features a colourful, picture representing a well-known nursery rhyme or song, along with a simple clue question to encourage rhyme recall and discussion. For example, one page might show a little girl being followed to school by a lamb, with the clue, “Where did the lamb follow Mary to?” Another might show Humpty on a wall with the question, “Who fell off the wall?” The final page includes all eight rhyme images in a smaller format, ideal for cutting into flashcards or using as a pointing and matching activity. This resource is perfect for whole-class quizzes, small group work, or independent play in a speaking and listening centre. It encourages children to think, make connections, and have fun with familiar rhymes. Teachers can also use the mini images for quick-fire games, rhyme sequencing, or to support phonics and oral storytelling.
Rhyme Time Picture Quiz. Set One EYFS
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Rhyme Time Picture Quiz. Set One EYFS

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This 8-page Nursery Rhyme Quiz resource is designed to support early language and literacy skills through fun, visual prompts. It is Set 1 out of a series. Each page features a colourful, picture representing a well-known nursery rhyme, along with a simple clue question to encourage rhyme recall and discussion. For example, one page might show monkeys jumping on a bed with the clue, “How many monkeys were jumping on the bed?” Another might show a pig with the question, “Where was the piggy going?” (To market). The final page includes all eight rhyme images in a smaller format, ideal for cutting into flashcards or using as a pointing and matching activity. Children can learn, join in with rhymes or choose their favourites. This resource is perfect for whole-class quizzes, small group work, or independent play in a speaking and listening centre. It encourages children to think, make connections, and have fun with familiar rhymes. Teachers can also use the mini images for quick-fire games, rhyme sequencing, or to support phonics and oral storytelling.
Monster Assessment Cards and Worksheets
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Monster Assessment Cards and Worksheets

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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.
Alphabet Children Flashcards and Planning
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Alphabet Children Flashcards and Planning

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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.
Supporting Fine Motor Skills
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Supporting Fine Motor Skills

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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.
Phonics Sounds and Symbols Bundle: CR, CH  and  CL
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Phonics Sounds and Symbols Bundle: CR, CH and CL

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Enhance phonics learning with this bundle of engaging resources, designed to support SEND and KS1 children in mastering the CR, CH, and CL sounds. Each resource features 15 key words with matching symbols, colour and black-and-white versions with cut-and-match activities and worksheets for word recognition, drawing, and creative thinking.
Supporting Phonics Cl Words and Symbols
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Supporting Phonics Cl Words and Symbols

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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.
Supporting Phonics Ch Words and Symbols
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Supporting Phonics Ch Words and Symbols

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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.