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, youâll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
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, youâll find everything you need to create new lessons that stand out.
Number Fun with Angels is a versatile EYFS and KS1 resource featuring two identical pages â one in colour and one in black and white â each displaying angel characters holding numbers from 1 to 12.
Children can engage in various activities, such as cutting and ordering the coloured or black-and-white angel cards, using them as flashcards, or playing matching games.
The resource also supports early addition skills by selecting two cards to add together or grouping identical angel characters (e.g., 1, 5, and 7) to make totals up to 30.
Bold number outlines allow for tracing practice, reinforcing number recognition and formation.
Key objectives include developing number sequencing, early number recognition, addition and number formation through tracing.
Add to classroom displays or your number corner.
Link with your Christmas number work.
This EYFS counting resource is perfect for supporting number recognition and early writing skills through a school-themed activity.
Across two pages, children count up to 8 using familiar school-related items such as rulers, balls, keyboards, animals, and school bags.
Each picture can be labelled with a number or number word, cut out, and sequenced.
The sheets are also provided in black and white for colouring.
Two additional activity sheets are included â one with numbers and one with number words â where children can draw their own items or cut and paste pictures into.
Ideal for developing counting, fine motor skills, and vocabulary around the school topic!
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, âHow many monkeys were jumping on the bed?â Another might show a pig with the question, âWhere was the piggy going?â (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.
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, âWhere did the lamb follow Mary to?â Another might show Humpty on a wall with the question, âWho fell off the wall?â
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.
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, âHow many birds sat on the wall?â Another might show a doctor in the rain with the question, âWhere was Dr Foster going when he stepped in a puddle?ââ
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.
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, âWhat did the little girl hear?â Another might show frogs on a log with the question, âHow many speckled frogs sat on the log?ââ
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.
This KS1 English language resource supports childrenâs 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 wordâfor example, one sheet focuses on âwhatâ 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.
This KS1 resource supports the âOurselvesâ topic by encouraging children to explore and express their identity, interests, and feelings through drawing and early writing.
Each activity sheet features six irregular shapes with different prompts such as âMy Family,â âA Treat I Like,â âMy Dream Job,â and âSomething Iâm Good At.â
Children fill the shapes with pictures or simple sentences to reflect their personal experiences.
A blank template is included so pupils or teachers can create their own headings, along with a worked example showing a coloured-in, completed sheet for inspiration.
Once the sheets are finished, children can cut out their shapes and work together to create a vibrant class collage â a shared display celebrating what makes each child unique, while also supporting PSHE, creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy.
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.
This âShoppingâ themed game is designed to support early counting, one to one correspondence, turn-taking, and language development through hands-on play.
It includes two colour game boards featuring a path made of colour circles and food squares (apple, pear, cabbage, orange, cauliflower, carrot). Children move from start to home.
Children roll a die, move along the path, and collect food tokens when they land on a food square. The winner is the first to reach the finish and collect the most food tokens.
A black-and-white template board is provided, allowing children to decorate and customise their own version of the game, with simple, step-by-step instructions.
A printable set of matching food cards is included for cutting out and collecting during the game.
To use the resource, simply add a dice and player counters.
The boards and tokens can be laminated for durability and repeated use, making it ideal for small group activities, independent learning stations, or one-to-one support.
The game uses Boardmaker symbols (licensed), offering visual support for learners and promoting accessibility.
My Feelings Game is a supportive and engaging resource for EYFS, SEND and KS1, designed to help children explore emotions while developing number recognition up to 20.
Linked to PSHE and the âOurselvesâ topic, this game encourages children to talk about feelings through cooperative play.
The pack includes 2 colourful feelings-themed game boards, a blank board template for children to create their own, and a set of feelings cards to cut out and collect.
Players take turns using dice to move around the board, sharing and discussing emotions as they go.
Clear instructions include learning objectives, how to play, what you need, and helpful game tips. A Feelings Champion certificate is included to celebrate participation and emotional awareness.
Boardmaker licenced symbols are included.
My Spring Game is a bright and engaging resource for EYFS and KS1, designed to support learning about the seasons and weather while building early maths skills such as number recognition to 20.
The resource includes 2 colourful spring-themed game boards, a blank board for children to design their own, and a set of Spring cards to cut out and collect as they play.
Using dice, children take turns to move around the board, practising cooperative play and turn-taking. The pack also includes clear instructions with learning objectives, how to play, what you need, and game tips.
A Spring Champion certificate is included to celebrate each childâs achievement and learning.
This set of 5 black-and-white worksheets is for young learners in EYFS and KS1, combining creativity with fine motor development.
Each worksheet features 4 different flowers, or small groups of flowers, for children to trace over dotted lines and colour in.
Designed to support early pencil control and pre-writing skills, this resource encourages careful line following while exploring the natural world.
From simple single blooms to more detailed bunches, children will enjoy tracing petals, stems, and leaves as they build hand strength and coordination.
Links to:
Fine motor skill development
Early writing preparation
Nature and seasonal topics
Plants and flowers
Shape
Pattern
Colour
Ideal for classroom use, home learning, homework, or as part of a spring or garden-themed topic.
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.
This resource, A Day at the Farm, features four worksheets designed for EYFS and KS1 learners.
Each page includes four farm-themed dot-to-dot pictures such as a farmer, tractor, truck, barn, duck, and horse, for children to join up and then label.
The activity encourages fine motor development, pencil control, and handwriting practice.
As children complete the images and write the labels, they build confidence in mark-making while also exploring familiar topics, such as animals, the Farm and buildings.
This resource, A Day at the Zoo, features four worksheets designed for EYFS and KS1 learners.
Each page includes four zoo-themed dot-to-dot pictures such as a tiger, monkey and an elephant for children to join up and then label.
The activity encourages fine motor development, pencil control, and handwriting practice.
As children complete the images and write the labels, they build confidence in mark-making while also exploring familiar topics, such as animals, the Zoo and days out.
A bundle of 6 cross-curricular board games for EYFS and KS1, each linked to numbers to 20.
Themes include Shopping, Pirates, Jungle, Playtime, Spring, and Feelings.
The games support maths, PSHE, Ourselves, seasons through fun, turn-taking dice games.
Each game includes colourful boards, themed cards to cut and collect, a blank template for creativity and clear instructions.
Some themed champion certificates are included to celebrate learning and participation.
This fun Beach Dice Game resource includes four ready-made, brightly coloured beach-themed game boards, each featuring a number path from Start to 13 and Finish.
Designed for EYFS and KS1 learners, children roll a dice and move along the path, recognising, counting, and sequencing numbers as they play.
The game can be played individually or in pairs and is ideal for number recognition, counting on, and simple addition.
Laminated for durability, this resource supports turn-taking, and mathematical talk in a fun and active way.
A planning sheet is included with suggestions of ways of using the game or adding extensions.
This resource, A Day at the Park, features four worksheets designed for EYFS and KS1 learners.
Each page includes four Park-themed dot-to-dot pictures such as a duck, bike, bird and kite, for children to join up and then label.
The activity encourages fine motor development, pencil control, and handwriting practice.
As children complete the images and write the labels, they build confidence in mark-making while also exploring familiar topics, such as Nature, Parks and Gardens, Ourselves, Animals, Where we Live and Journeys out.
This bundle includes four themed sets of dot-to-dot worksheets: A Day at the Farm, A Day at the Zoo, A Day at the Beach, and A Day at the Park.
Each worksheet features four topic-related pictures for children to complete by joining the dots, followed by space to label each one.
Designed for EYFS and KS1, the main focus is on developing handwriting and pencil control skills, while also supporting early literacy and topic vocabulary.
With cross-curricular links to geography, science, and Ourselves, these worksheets are perfect for reinforcing learning through fine motor practice and real-world themes.