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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.
A Day at the Beach Dot to Dot Worksheets
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A Day at the Beach Dot to Dot Worksheets

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This resource, A Day at the Beach, features four worksheets designed for EYFS and KS1 learners. Each page includes four beach-themed dot-to-dot pictures such as a boat, footprints, sandals, and a crab, 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 Holidays, Seasons, Weather, Journeys, the Beach and days 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.
Under the Ocean Let's Count to 10 EYFS
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Under the Ocean Let's Count to 10 EYFS

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10 colour picture cards to cut out showing what you might see under the ocean such as sharks, jellyfish, deep sea divers and eels. e.g. 4 stingrays and 6 dolphins. There are number cards to 10 also - these can be cut out and matched to the picture cards. Links to topics on animals, water, sea, seaside, Oceans and counting to 10. Cut and laminate for durability and matching games too.
Maths Symbol Fun: Measures SEND and KS1
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Maths Symbol Fun: Measures SEND and KS1

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A resource to help children explore everyday measures using visual symbols. What You Get: • 1 colour symbol board (24 measure-themed cards) – Includes clocks, ruler, scales, jug, thermometer & more – Use as a board or cut out for matching and sorting • 4 simple worksheets using symbols Great for matching, discussion, consolidation, sorting, or independent work. The resource is useful for: • SEND learners • EYFS/KS1 classrooms • Visual and early learners • Supporting key maths concepts in a fun way Includes Boardmaker® licensed symbols – ideal for supporting and developing communication and understanding.
Picture the Year in 20 Ways Resource Pack
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Picture the Year in 20 Ways Resource Pack

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This flexible, visual resource helps children learn about the months of the year using a range of grids which encourage cutting, sequencing, matching, drawing, and writing activities. There are 20 pages in the resource pack. The pack builds understanding through symbol recognition, calendar structure, and creative exploration. A Planning ideas sheet is included suggesting ways of using each of the 20 pages. The resource is suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND children. Boardmaker licenced.
Caribbean Animals Activity Sheets
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Caribbean Animals Activity Sheets

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This engaging resource introduces children to six animals found in the Caribbean, through literacy and word recognition activities. Designed to support reading, writing, and topic work around holidays, animals, and the wider world, the pack includes: Page 1 – A simple rhyming poem with six Caribbean animals hidden in the text. Children read the poem, find the animals, and label matching symbol-supported pictures. Page 2 – A child-friendly word search using the same six animals, with a picture and word key for support. Page 3 – An answer sheet for easy checking or self-marking. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, this resource supports early reading, vocabulary building, and global awareness. It’s also adaptable for SEND learners with symbol support, clear layouts, and both colour and black-and-white options. Boardmaker licenced.
African Animals Activity Sheets
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African Animals Activity Sheets

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This engaging resource introduces children to six animals found in Africa, through literacy and word recognition activities. Designed to support reading, writing, and topic work around animals, and the wider world, the pack includes: Page 1 – A simple rhyming poem with six African animals hidden in the text. Children read the poem, find the animals, and label matching symbol-supported pictures. Page 2 – A child-friendly word search using the same six animals, with a picture and word key for support. Page 3 – An answer sheet for easy checking or self-marking. Ideal for cross-curricular learning, this resource supports early reading, vocabulary building, writing and global awareness. It’s also adaptable for SEND learners with symbol support, clear layouts, and both colour and black-and-white options. Boardmaker licenced.
Night Animals Activity Sheets
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Night Animals Activity Sheets

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This resource introduces children to the world of nocturnal animals—creatures that come out at night. Designed for EYFS, KS1 and SEND learners, the resource is available in both colour and black-and-white formats, making it ideal for a range of classroom and home learning settings. Children will explore six night-time animals: owl, bat, fox, raccoon, hedgehog, and snail. Activities include a simple rhyming poem where the animals are hidden in the text, encouraging reading and animal recognition, followed by a matching task where children label each picture. A themed word search reinforces animal names, supported by a visual key for early readers or SEND pupils, with a final answer sheet for easy marking or independent checking. This cross-curricular pack supports literacy, science, and topic work by helping children build reading confidence while learning about animal behaviour and night-time habitats. Boardmaker licenced.
Ocean Animals Activity Sheets
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Ocean Animals Activity Sheets

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This easy-to-use activity pack helps young learners explore ocean animals while building early literacy and vocabulary skills. Designed for EYFS, KS1, and SEND children, the pack includes both colour and black-and-white versions for flexible use in class or at home and symbols. Children are introduced to six ocean animals: seahorse, seal, octopus, turtle, fish, and shark. The first activity is a simple rhyming poem with the animals hidden in the text -children read and then match and label the animal pictures. The second sheet is an ocean-themed word search with a clear picture key to help children find and read the animal names. An answer sheet is included for quick checking. This resource supports reading, writing, and topic learning about sea life, habitats, and the natural world. With clear layouts, visual support, and engaging content, it’s ideal for inclusive and cross-curricular learning. Boardmaker licenced.
Australian Animals Activity Sheets
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Australian Animals Activity Sheets

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The Australian Animals Activity Pack is a fun resource designed for EYFS, KS1, and SEND learners, available in both colour and black-and-white versions. It introduces children to six Australian animals through a simple rhyming poem and literacy-based activities. On the first page, children read the poem, identify the hidden animal names, and label matching symbol-supported pictures. The second page features a child-friendly word search using the same animals, with a visual key for added support, and the third page is a full answer sheet. This pack supports reading, writing, and word recognition, while also encouraging children to learn about animals and their habitats, making it perfect for cross-curricular lessons on nature, geography, and literacy. Boardmaker licenced.
Make a Home Economics Book with Symbols
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Make a Home Economics Book with Symbols

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This Home Economics symbol-supported book (to make) is designed for SEND and KS1 children to explore key concepts in food and daily living through a clear, visual, and accessible format. The 20-page resource features nine colourful symbols on each page, grouped around topics such as skills and techniques (e.g. stirring, chopping), common kitchen equipment (e.g. whisk, bowl), food items (e.g. fruit, bread), actions (e.g. wash, mix), measures (e.g. teaspoon, tablespoon), and feelings related to cooking and participation (e.g. I like that, finished). The consistent layout and visual supports help children build understanding, confidence, and independence while linking closely to early PSHE, life skills, and functional learning. It can be used in class or at home and offers flexibly for naming, matching, discussion, sequencing tasks, or preparing for real-life cooking activities. Boardmaker Licenced.
Moving On 4 Worksheets with Symbols
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Moving On 4 Worksheets with Symbols

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This resource includes four thoughtfully designed worksheets for KS1 and SEND children, using simple symbols and visual prompts to help them reflect on the end of the school year and prepare for change / moving on. The activities encourage children to think about themselves and their experiences, linking to the PSHE themes of Me and Ourselves. Through speaking and listening, thinking, drawing, writing, and choosing, children explore what they’ve learned, what may change, and their hopes for the next year/future. The focus on personal growth, emotions, growing up and communication supports a gentle transition while celebrating each child’s unique journey. Boardmaker Licenced.
Let's Complete the Sentence Starters KS1
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Let's Complete the Sentence Starters KS1

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A fun and flexible KS1 resource full of engaging sentence starters! Perfect for inspiring creative writing, storytelling, and speaking & listening activities, this pack includes over 50 imaginative one-line prompts designed to get young learners thinking, talking and writing in exciting new ways. Children can finish each sentence with their own ideas - whether silly, magical, or adventurous - and build their confidence in both oral and written communication. Included: 3 pages of original sentence starters Easy-to-follow teacher instructions with extension ideas
Dinosaur Footprint Hunt and Worksheets
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Dinosaur Footprint Hunt and Worksheets

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Bring numbers to life with this engaging Dinosaur Footprint Hunt and Worksheets pack – perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners! Packed with playful, purposeful activities, this resource helps children build number recognition, sequencing, colour awareness, and early literacy skills through a fun dinosaur theme. With 10 footprint circles, large and small, (1–10) and versatile worksheets, children can colour, cut out, match, order, and hunt for footprints indoors or outside. Whether used for individual tasks, group games, displays, or cross-curricular extensions, this resource supports hands-on, active learning and easily adapts to a range of abilities and learning styles. Ideal for maths corners, number hunts, and topic-linked projects – a great addition to any dinosaur topic!