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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.
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.
My trip to Space with Symbols
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My trip to Space with Symbols

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. My trip to Space. One of a set of resources based on trips suitable for EYFS / KS1 and SEND pupils. Each resource includes 12 colour and 12 black and white flashcards with symbols. Sheet 3 asks the children to draw the symbols or paste the pictures under the words. Sheet 4 is a writing and drawing template. Children can write about their trip. Links to topic work, journeys, travel, explorers as well as reading, writing and speaking and listening.
Looking after Our Hair for SEND and EYFS
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Looking after Our Hair for SEND and EYFS

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The set of 5 lessons based on Looking after Hair, has an emphasis on Sensory Exploration. Incorporating sensory exploration into hair care lessons offers SEND children an engaging learning experience. The lessons promote personal care skills and are designed with the learning needs of SEND children in mind. The resources include lesson plans with objectives, suggested materials, steps and teacher support required. There are 2 sets of symbol cards, each showing 15 cards. Set 1 is in colour and set 2 is in black and white. The approach focuses on understanding hair care basics to engaging in role-play activities. Through hands-on activities, children are encouraged to take an active role in personal care, fostering a sense of independence. The modular nature of the lessons allows teachers to adapt and modify based on individual classroom needs, resources, and children’s preferences. Boardmaker Licenced.
My New Year Goals with Symbols
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My New Year Goals with Symbols

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This accessible resource is designed to help SEND and KS1 children reflect on the new year and set simple, achievable goals. The templates are a useful whole school resource. Using symbols and visuals, children can choose, draw, or write their goals, such as “Be a good friend” or “Learn something new.” The resource supports choice-making, goal-setting, and personal expression. Perfect for fostering self-awareness, motivation, and fun in the classroom or at home! There are 3 differentiated worksheets in colour and in black and white. Children are invited to use the symbols to help them choose 2 or 3 goals for the New Year and draw/write these. Children use the lined writing frame to write their goals. Children have 3 boxes in which they can draw or write their goals. Worksheet is a writing or drawing frame. Boardmaker licenced.
14 Pencil Control Mazes
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14 Pencil Control Mazes

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14 designs of mazes of different complexity. Great for improving pencil control and concentration. You could also enlarge and use with other media than pencils, such as paint.
15 Handwriting Patterns to Trace EYFS
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15 Handwriting Patterns to Trace EYFS

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15 worksheets for children to use to practice their handwriting and fine motor control. Each sheet has a different theme. Laminate and use with dry markers in your writing corner too.
Let's Talk about the Weather Symbol Boards
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Let's Talk about the Weather Symbol Boards

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A black and white and colour version of this weather board is included. The boards are a useful visual aid to support children / pupils with their speaking and listening and communication as well as writing about the weather. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols
Winter Scavenger Hunt EYFS KS1 SEND
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Winter Scavenger Hunt EYFS KS1 SEND

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*PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols. A fun scavenger hunt for young children and / or SEND pupils using symbols. There is a black and white and colour version of the scavenger recording sheet. Children can tick off the things they find. There are 10 things to find. There is a page of simple riddles that go with each picture and provide clues. You can choose to use these or not depending on your children and their abilities. Use real objects if available for your scavenger hunt, or soft toys e.g squirrel and snowman. Alternatively, or as well as, cut out the large flashcards, laminate and tie/tape these up around the outside area for children to find. Finish with the hot chocolate and then you may want to reward your class with the real thing as a treat for finding everything on the scavenger list.
Blending Sk and Sc Worksheets KS1
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Blending Sk and Sc Worksheets KS1

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A phonics and spelling resource for KS1 and /or SEN children. Here is a colour worksheet and 3 black and white worksheets for children to practice writing the blends Sk and Sc and finishing /writing the words to go with the pictures. The final page is a table with all the words to support children with their writing as needed.
Onomatopoeia Word Work with Symbols KS1
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Onomatopoeia Word Work with Symbols KS1

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A fun activity for teaching and learning about Onomatopoeia. There are 2 activity sheets in colour and the same sheets replicated in black and white. Sheet 1 - children read the words and match them to the symbols e.g. moo - cow and vroom - car. Sheet 3 - children name the symbols and write the sound words underneath. Boardmaker licenced
ME and my Emotions Lesson Plan KS1/SEND
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ME and my Emotions Lesson Plan KS1/SEND

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A set of resources linked to Feelings, Ourselves and Me. Useful to support children in recognising different feelings and emotions, improving their vocabulary and emotional intelligence. Suitable for KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker symbol licenced. The lesson pack includes: A lesson plan including objectives, activities, resources, assessment and extension ideas. Worksheets 1 to 4 where children have the opportunity to draw emotions, label them and complete sentences to express their emotions.
Me and My Feelings SEND and KS1
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Me and My Feelings SEND and KS1

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A resource designed with SEND pupils in mind that works well too, for KS1 children. Links to PSHE, Me, Ourselves, Emotions, Anti - Bullying week, Behaviour Management, Communication, as well as speaking and listening, reading and writing. Sheet 1 shows 24 colour pictures with emotion words written above. Sheet 2 shows 24 black and white pictures with words around it. Pupils can identify the facial expressions and find the correct matching words. There is more than one option for this e.g. glad and happy might apply equally well to the same picture. Sheets 3 -8, each show 4 black and white pictures and children can write a word, phrase or sentence to describe the feelings or emotions.
20 Topic Boards with Boardmaker Symbols
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20 Topic Boards with Boardmaker Symbols

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*Licenced to use, produce and sell resources using Boardmaker symbols. A resource designed with SEND pupils in mind that works well too, for KS1 children. There are 20 different topic boards using colour Boardmaker symbols. Each board has 10 symbols - 2 rows of 5. Topics covered are: Toys, Buildings, Chocolate, Clothes, Days of the Week, Family, Farm, Feelings, Take away food, Garden, Going for Gold, Growing up, Holidays and Celebrations, Journeys, Keeping Healthy, Under the Sea, Transport, Weather, Shopping and Space. The resource can be used in different ways: a visual aid; to encourage speaking and listening and communication; introducing a new topic or topic vocabulary; cutting out and adding to work or making worksheets;duplicating and playing matching games;adding to displays and much more.
Animal Rhyming Words with Symbols
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Animal Rhyming Words with Symbols

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A rhyming pairs activity with an animal link. 2 worksheets in colour and the same replicated in black and white. Children look at the pictures and find rhyming pairs. The idea is then to find the correct words from the bottom of the page and write them in the list. The first one is done for them on each worksheet - doe and crow and moose and goose. Boardmaker licenced
People and their Occupations with Symbols
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People and their Occupations with Symbols

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Overview: This resource is designed to support KS1 teachers and those working with SEND students by providing a range of worksheets and planning materials focused on jobs, occupations, and people who help us. The resource includes symbols and images to make learning accessible and engaging for learners. Worksheets: 10 Worksheets: These worksheets are divided into 5 sets, each with two parts. Sheet 1: Contains both words and pictures of various jobs and occupations. Sheet 2: Features only pictures of jobs and occupations. Children are tasked with adding the missing words to match the images. Each page shows 15 different jobs or occupations. Planning Sheet: 6 Lesson Ideas: This planning sheet offers a structured approach to teaching the content. Each lesson plan includes: Activity: Detailed description of the planned activity. Aims: Clear learning objectives for the lesson. Resources Needed: A list of materials and resources required for each lesson. Black and White: The worksheets are provided in black and white, which can be beneficial for children who find colour distracting or who require visual simplicity. Citizenship and People Who Help Us: The content is linked to broader themes such as citizenship and understanding the roles of people who help us in our community. Boardmaker licenced.
Special Days and Celebrations Symbol Cards
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Special Days and Celebrations Symbol Cards

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A collection of colour symbols related to special days / events and festivals /celebrations. There are 2 pages, each showing 18 flashcards. The pages are duplicated with the flashcards appearing in a shuffled order. Children can talk about the symbols, sort them, order them and match. Cut out and laminate for sorting, matching and displays. Boardmaker licenced.
Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO
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Hippo and His Hat Planning and Activities EYFS KS1 SENCO

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This a set of planning and activities that includes learning objectives, resources and assessment. It uses Boardmaker symbols and is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils. Boardmaker licenced. The planning is based on the delightful book by Julia Donaldson. ‘The Hippo has a Hat’. The activities link to literacy - story, rhyme and handwriting. They also link in well with animals and clothing for your topic work. Activities include: Rhyme recognition and word matching, word tracing and drawing, creative arts and drama. You can use the planning and resources for a complete lesson or unit of work or dip in to Story sessions.
Fine Motor Skills Shape Sheets
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Fine Motor Skills Shape Sheets

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A set of shapes for children to improve their cutting skills. There are 11 large shapes and 2 pages showing small shapes which can be used for assessment.
Label the Animals Worksheet EYFS KS1
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Label the Animals Worksheet EYFS KS1

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A colour worksheet where children name and label the animals. There is a word bank included to support children that need it. There are 15 animals to name and label.