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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.
Phonics Bundle Wordsearch and Worksheets
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Phonics Bundle Wordsearch and Worksheets

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A Bumper Collection of 10 sets of Phonics Resources. Each set follows the same format of a Wordsearch (with answers) and 2 Worksheets: Labelling and Reading and Writing Answers. Sets have their own focus: Words with EN, AN, AP, AT, ET, IG, IN, IP, IT and OP Boardmaker Licenced.
Phonics Symbols and Words to Match SEND KS1
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Phonics Symbols and Words to Match SEND KS1

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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)
30 Words with 'ed' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ed' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children identify and explore 30 words containing β€˜ed’, such as red, bed, sled, and past tense verbs like laughed, cried, barked. Page 1: Full-colour symbol sheet featuring all 30 β€˜ed’ words (with licensed Boardmaker symbols). Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring and visual scanning. Page 3: Writing activity – children list all the β€˜ed’ words they find in the grid provided. Page 4: Answer sheet with all 30 words clearly listed. Supports phonics, reading, writing, and spelling skills. Ideal for KS1 and SEND learners to reinforce sound patterns and past tense recognition.
30 Words with 'oa' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'oa' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words containing the β€˜oa’ sound, including a variety of spelling patterns. The pack features: – Words with β€˜oa’ as in boat, goat, coat – β€˜oa’ in compound words such as skateboard, blackboard, keyboard Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid featuring 30 β€œoa” sound words, clearly illustrated with licensed Boardmaker symbols to support visual learners and early readers. Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, word scanning, and engaging independent exploration. Page 3: Writing activity – children list all the words they find, reinforcing decoding, spelling, and handwriting skills. Or they mark off the words as they find the corresponding symbols. Page 4: Answer sheet listing all 30 words for easy checking and guided feedback. Perfect for KS1 and SEND learners, this resource supports: β€’ Recognition of β€˜oa’ sound patterns β€’ Differentiation between simple and compound word structures β€’ Phonics, reading, and spelling fluency Ideal for phonics groups, literacy centres, homework or speech and language support sessions.
30 Words with 'ow' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ow' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words containing the β€œow” letter pattern, featuring both common pronunciations: – The long β€˜o’ sound as in snow, grow, show – The β€˜ow’ sound as in down, crown, frown By including a mix of these sound types, children learn to recognise how the same spelling can represent different sounds in English. Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid with 30 β€œow” words shown using licensed Boardmaker symbols to support reading, speech, and visual understanding. Page 2: Black-and-white version of the grid for visual scanning, word spotting, and optional colouring tasks. Page 3: Writing activity – children list all the β€œow” words they find in the grid, encouraging sound awareness, recall, and handwriting. Page 4: Answer sheet with all 30 target words clearly listed for self-checking or teacher guidance. This resource is perfect for KS1 and SEND learners and supports: β€’ Phonics and sound pattern recognition β€’ Spelling and vocabulary development β€’ Reading fluency β€’ Independent and supported literacy practice Great for classroom phonics groups, literacy stations, or home learning support.
30 Words with 'ou' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ou' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words that contain the β€œou” spelling, highlighting a variety of different sound patterns. It includes: Words with the β€œow” sound as in cloud, loud, proud, scout, mouth, south Words with the β€œoo” sound as in soup, group Words with the sounds as in jealous, moustache and less common β€œou” uses like courgettes. Children learn to recognise that the β€œou” letter pattern can represent multiple sounds, making this a valuable phonics and spelling activity. Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 β€œou” words, each clearly illustrated with licensed Boardmaker symbols for accessible, visual learning. Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, visual scanning, and word searching. Page 3: Writing activity – children list all the β€œou” words they find in the grid, building spelling confidence and handwriting fluency. Alternatively, they can mark off the words as they find the corresponding symbols. Page 4: Answer sheet with all 30 words clearly listed, supporting self-checking and teacher guidance. Ideal for KS1 and SEND learners and supports: β€’ Awareness of different β€œou” sound patterns β€’ Phonics, decoding, and spelling strategies β€’ Reading and vocabulary development Perfect for small group teaching, phonics intervention, or independent literacy work.
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 β€˜Ch’ sound with this phonics resource, designed for both SEND and KS1 classrooms. The pack helps children recognize and reinforce β€˜Ch’ sounds and words through symbols, matching tasks, and a drawing exercise. What’s Included? 10 pages of β€˜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 β€˜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.
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 β€˜Cl’ sound with this phonics resource, designed for both SEND and KS1 classrooms. The pack helps children recognize and reinforce β€˜Cl’ sounds and words through symbols, matching tasks, and a drawing exercise. What’s Included? 10 pages of β€˜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 β€˜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 CR Words and Symbols
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Supporting Phonics CR Words and Symbols

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Support young learners in mastering the β€˜Cr’ sound with this phonics resource, designed for both SEND and KS1 classrooms. The pack helps children recognize and reinforce β€˜Cr’ sounds and words through symbols, matching tasks, and a drawing exercise. What’s Included? 8 pages of β€˜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 β€˜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 β€˜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.
30 Words with 'ay' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ay' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This engaging 4-page printable resource helps children identify and explore 30 words containing β€˜ay’, such as clay, pray, decay, and compound nouns containing β€˜ay’ such as playground and daydream. Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 β€˜ay’ words (with licensed Boardmaker symbols). Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring and visual scanning. Page 3: Writing activity – children list all the β€˜ay’ words they find in the grid. Page 4: Answer sheet with all 30 words clearly listed. Ideal for KS1 and SEND learners to reinforce sound patterns, phonics, reading, writing and spelling skills.
30 Words with 'ee' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ee' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words containing the β€˜ee’ sound, such as bee, tree, green, feed, deer, sleepy, squeeze, and beehive. The words include animals, plants, food, and everyday items to boost phonics and vocabulary in a meaningful context. Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid with all 30 β€œee” sound words, illustrated with licensed Boardmaker symbols to support early reading and visual understanding. Page 2: Black-and-white version of the grid for colouring, visual scanning, and independent engagement. Page 3: Interactive word recording sheet – children can either write a list of the β€œee” words they find or tick them off from the answer list. Page 4: Cut-and-match activity – children cut out the coloured and black-and-white symbols to match or sort into groups such as animals, plants, and food. Ideal for KS1 and SEND learners, this flexible resource supports: β€’ Phonics and long vowel sound recognition β€’ Reading, spelling, and handwriting practice β€’ Vocabulary development β€’ Visual matching and category sorting β€’ Fine motor skills through cutting and handling Perfect for phonics lessons, speech and language support, or home learning packs.
30 Words with 'OO' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'OO' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children identify and explore 30 words containing the β€˜OO’ sound. It includes examples with different pronunciations of β€œOO”, such as the sound in book, cook, hood, wood and the sound in broom, bloom, moon, spoon. This supports learners in recognising how the same letter pattern can produce different sounds, a key phonics skill. Page 1: A full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 β€˜OO’ words using licensed Boardmaker symbols, ideal for visual support and vocabulary building. Page 2: A black-and-white version of the symbol grid for colouring, word spotting, and extra engagement through scanning and visual memory. Page 3: A writing activity where children list all the β€˜OO’ words they can find, encouraging independent thinking, spelling practice, and word recall. Page 4: An easy-to-read answer sheet with all 30 words clearly listed, supporting self-checking and adult-guided learning. This resource is ideal for KS1 and SEND learners to reinforce: Common and alternative phoneme representations Sound discrimination (long vs short β€˜OO’) Reading fluency Spelling strategies Vocabulary development Perfect for phonics groups, independent literacy tasks, homework or speech and language support sessions.
30 Words with 'up' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'up' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This fun and focused 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words and phrases containing the β€˜up’ sound, such as pup, cup, supper, superhero, uphill, couple, make up, and wash up. The selection includes single words, compound words, and two-word phrases, helping learners recognise how familiar sound patterns appear in different word types. Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 β€œup” words and phrases, presented with licensed Boardmaker symbols for visual clarity and accessibility. Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, visual scanning, and independent searching. Page 3: Writing activity – children write a list of all the β€œup” words and phrases they find, promoting word recognition, handwriting, and memory. Page 4: Clear answer sheet listing all 30 target words and phrases for easy checking or guided support. Children could also tick these off as they find the matching symbols. Perfect for KS1 and SEND learners, this resource supports: β€’ Phonics and sound pattern awareness β€’ Vocabulary development with everyday language β€’ Understanding of compound words and phrases β€’ Reading, spelling, and writing practice An ideal resource for phonics sessions, speech and language groups, or home learning packs.
30 Words with 'ph' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ph' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps KS1 and SEND learners explore 30 words containing the β€œph” letter pattern, which commonly makes the /f/ sound. The words range from familiar vocabulary like phone, photos, and phonics, to more challenging words such as phoenix, sapphire, physiotherapist, and phantom. Children will develop phonics and word recognition skills as they identify β€œph” at the start of words and within words. Page Breakdown: Page 1: Colour symbol grid with 30 β€œph” words, shown with a mix of licensed Boardmaker symbols and pictures Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, scanning, and symbol-matching activities Page 3: Writing activity – children list or tick off all the β€œph” words they find Page 4: Answer sheet with all 30 words clearly listed for self-checking or sorting tasks Learning Focus: β€’ Phonics: Recognising and pronouncing the β€œph” sound as /f/ β€’ Spelling and vocabulary building with both familiar and rare words β€’ Reading and symbol recognition β€’ Extension ideas: sort words by category (animals, jobs, tech, etc.)
30 Words with 'ea' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ea' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words containing the β€œea” letter pattern, highlighting the different sounds it can make. Examples include: – Long /ee/ as in jeans, beans, teacher, meal, beak – Short /e/ as in thread, bread, head and other sounds such as those found in heart and earth Children are introduced to both simple and more complex vocabulary through everyday words, food, nature, and people-based themes. Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid showing all 30 β€œea” words with licensed Boardmaker symbols for visual and phonics support. Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, scanning, and interactive searching. Page 3: Word recording page – children can either write a list of the β€œea” words they find or tick them off from a provided list, building phonics, handwriting, and word recognition skills. Page 4: Cut-and-match activity – children cut out matching colour and black-and-white symbols and sort words into themed groups such as food, people, nature, or objects. Ideal for KS1 and SEND learners, this resource supports: β€’ Phonics and vowel pattern recognition β€’ Understanding of multiple sounds from the same spelling β€’ Reading, spelling, and writing fluency β€’ Vocabulary expansion and sorting skills β€’ Fine motor development through cutting and matching Perfect for phonics teaching, one to one support and home learning activities.
30 Words with 'CH' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'CH' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable helps KS1 and SEND children explore 30 words with the β€œch” sound at the beginning (child, chick, church), middle ( anchor, machine), and end (catch, bench, hatch). β€’ Page 1: 30 Colour symbol grid (Boardmaker) β€’ Page 2: 30 Black-and-white version for colouring β€’ Page 3: Word hunt and writing activity β€’ Page 4: Answer sheet Children can colour, write, sort, and match words while building phonics, reading, and spelling skills. Ideal for classroom and SEND support.
30 Words with 'ie' Activity KS1 and SEND
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30 Words with 'ie' Activity KS1 and SEND

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This 4-page printable resource supports children in identifying and exploring 30 words containing the β€˜ie’ spelling. It includes words with both common long β€œi” sounds (e.g. pie, tie, lie) and long β€œe” sounds (e.g. thief, chief, field) as well as plural and past tense forms (e.g. berries, tidies, married, studied). This resource introduces children to a variety of word types including: β€’ Nouns (e.g. pie, thief, soldier) β€’ Verbs (e.g. copied, carried, tied) β€’ Plurals (e.g. berries, cherries, copies) β€’ Compound and descriptive words (e.g. fried pie, tie-dye) Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid with all 30 β€œie” words using licensed Boardmaker symbols for visual clarity. Page 2: Black-and-white version for children to colour and visually scan. Page 3: Writing and search activity – children list all the β€œie” words they find, reinforcing spelling and handwriting. Page 4: Answer sheet – all 30 words clearly listed to allow children to self-check or mark off as they find them. Children can also cut and match colour and black-and-white symbols, or sort words into groups such as food, people, actions, and things. Curriculum links: β€’ Phonics: Recognising different β€œie” sound patterns β€’ Reading and spelling high-frequency and topic-linked words β€’ Writing and handwriting practice β€’ Supports vocabulary development through familiar and extended words Perfect for phonics intervention, group work, home learning, and classroom literacy stations.
30 Words with 'th' Activity  KS1 & SEND
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30 Words with 'th' Activity KS1 & SEND

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This 4-page printable resource helps KS1 and SEND learners explore 30 words that contain the β€œth” sound. The words are grouped by position – at the beginning (e.g. thump, Thursday, thin), in the middle (e.g. mother, feather, father), and at the end (e.g. south, bath, teeth). It also includes compound and longer words such as birthday, toothbrush, bathrobe. The resource aims to develop phonics, spelling, and word recognition skills through engaging visual and writing tasks using Boardmaker symbols. Page Breakdown: Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 β€œth” words Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring and scanning Page 3: Writing activity – children list, tick, or write the β€œth” words they find Page 4: Answer sheet showing all 30 words for checking or matching Learning Focus: β€’ Phonics: Recognising the β€œth” sound in various word positions β€’ Spelling and reading common and trickier words β€’ Symbol matching and word sorting β€’ Encourages vocabulary expansion and handwriting practice Perfect for phonics practice, SEND support, or classroom literacy activities.
Feelings Flower Faces
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Feelings Flower Faces

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This is a fun activity where children cut out the flower faces and create their own feelings garden. It is nice for an interactive display. Children will need craft materials such as paints, collage, felt or crayons to create their garden and then add the flower faces. Another way of using these is to duplicate and play matching games, or sort into different emotions. Children can also use the cards to indicate how they feel about an activity or event. There are 4 pages of colour flower faces with 6 faces on each page.
3 New Year Differentiated Word Searches
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3 New Year Differentiated Word Searches

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3 differentiated word searches for EYFS /KS1 and Send pupils. Each of the word searches has picture support and there are corresponding answer sheets included. Links to topics on Celebrations, New Year, Winter and spelling and word work in literacy.