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This engaging 21-page Back to School Activities Workbook is the perfect way to welcome your KS1 learners back into the classroom. It’s packed with phonics, early writing, maths, and wellbeing activities — designed to build confidence, support routine, and make that first week calm and enjoyable. With no prep required, this printable resource is ideal for easing children into learning while encouraging self-expression and reflection. What’s Included: Getting to Know Me All About Me My Favourite Things This or That? My Goals for This Year Classroom Community & Wellbeing My Classroom Rules (Draw & Colour) How I Feel Today (Emotions + Writing) Kindness Bingo Helping New Children My Safe Place (Draw & Reflect) Phonics & Literacy Back to School Reading (CVC short ‘a’ word matching) I Can Match CVC Words – Short E I Can Match CVC Words – Short I I Can Match CVC Words – Short O I Can Match CVC Words – Short U Read and Colour (Sight Words + Instructions) Maths & Thinking Skills Back to School Counting Count and Colour Write the Numerals 1–10 Back to School Word Search Reflection & Fun My First Week at School (Writing/Drawing) Rocket Colouring Page – “You’re Ready to Blast Off!” This flexible pack is perfect for: First week back routines Transition or calming activities Early finishers and independent work Morning tasks or phonics/maths warm-ups Best suited for Year 1, with support for EYFS or Year 2 revision. No prep needed — just print and go!

Explore the animal kingdom with this 42-page reading comprehension workbook all about wild animals! Each worksheet features a short, child-friendly non-fiction passage, followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact to keep young readers engaged and curious. From lions and elephants to meerkats, pandas and armadillos — this printable workbook helps children develop key reading skills while discovering amazing creatures from around the world. What’s Included: 42 wild animal-themed comprehension worksheets A mix of familiar and lesser-known animals (e.g. tiger, giraffe, sloth, tapir, aardvark) 3 simple questions per passage to reinforce understanding Fun fact on every page Supports Year 1 and Year 2 reading fluency and retrieval skills Great for independent work, science topics or reading rotations This is the largest workbook in the SavvyTeaching animal series, perfect for classrooms, home learning or topic work. Also available in the series: Insects Farm Animals (Free Sample) Feathered Creatures Water Creatures

Dive into the world of sea life with this printable workbook featuring 30 non-fiction reading comprehension passages all about amazing water creatures! Perfect for KS1 learners, each page includes a short, child-friendly passage followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact. From octopuses and dolphins to jellyfish, lobsters and sea horses, children will enjoy building key reading skills while learning fascinating facts about the animals that live in oceans, rivers, and ponds. What’s Included: 30 reading comprehension worksheets Topics include whales, crabs, sea turtles, stingrays, narwhals and more 3 questions per passage to support retrieval and understanding Bonus fun fact on every page Great for Year 1, Year 2, EYFS extension or science-themed units Ideal for independent reading, topic work or early finishers This workbook is part of the popular SavvyTeaching animal reading comprehension series. Also available: Insects Farm Animals (Free Sample) Feathered Creatures Wild Animals

This printable workbook includes 20 reading comprehension passages all about birds and feathered animals from around the world. Children will love learning about owls, flamingos, penguins, parrots and more — while practising early reading skills in a fun, fact-filled way. Each page features a short, age-appropriate non-fiction passage, followed by three simple comprehension questions and a fun fact to keep young readers engaged. What’s Included: 20 bird-themed comprehension worksheets A wide mix of familiar and fascinating birds: robin, eagle, toucan, ostrich, and more 3 questions per passage to check understanding Bonus fun fact on every page Ideal for Year 1, Year 2, EYFS extension or lower KS2 support Great for animal topics, science, or reading fluency practice Perfect for classroom work, home learning, or topic-linked reading. Don’t forget to explore the full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop, including: Insects Reading Comprehension Workbook Water Creatures Reading Comprehension Workbook Wild Animals Reading Comprehension Workbook Farm Animals Reading Comprehension Workbook (Free Sample)

This printable workbook includes 18 reading comprehension passages, each focused on a different bug or insect. From ladybirds and butterflies to centipedes and spiders, children will love learning fun facts while building key reading skills. Each page features a short, friendly nonfiction passage, followed by three comprehension questions and a bonus fun fact, perfect for KS1 learners developing fluency, retrieval and understanding. What’s Inside: 18 insect-themed comprehension worksheets Topics include bees, ants, grasshoppers, dragonflies, caterpillars, and more 3 simple questions per page for recall and understanding Bonus fact at the end of each passage Supports Year 1 and Year 2 literacy skills Ideal for independent reading, homework or science-themed units This workbook is great for early readers who enjoy learning about bugs, minibeasts, and creepy-crawlies. If you like this, check out my full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop! Including: Farm Animals (Free Sample) Feathered Creatures Water Creatures Wild Animals

This free printable workbook includes 17 non-fiction reading comprehension passages all about farm animals — ideal for EYFS, Year 1, Year 2 or early readers. Each passage is followed by three simple questions and a fun animal fact to help children build reading fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. Animals include cows, pigs, rabbits, hens, goats, ducks, llamas and more — written in a friendly tone that supports understanding for young learners. What’s Inside: 17 farm animal-themed comprehension worksheets Short nonfiction texts (1 paragraph per animal) 3 questions per page to support understanding Fun fact included to keep children curious Designed for KS1, EYFS extension, or lower KS2 support PDF format – just print and go! This workbook is a great way to introduce animal-themed nonfiction reading in the classroom or at home. If you enjoy this freebie, don’t miss the full animal reading comprehension series in the SavvyTeaching shop! Other topics include: Insects Feathered Creatures Water Creatures Wild Animals

Support early writers and phonics learners with this fun CVC word tracing and writing workbook. Each worksheet includes a simple 3-step approach: Look, Trace, Write, helping children build word recognition, handwriting skills, and confidence with spelling. This is a great resource for reinforcing phonics sounds while developing fine motor control and writing fluency. What’s Included: 18 trace-and-write activity pages CVC words with all five short vowel sounds Clear font with wide lines for early writers Ideal for phonics, spelling, and literacy stations Suitable for EYFS, Reception, and Year 1 learners A simple but effective workbook to support foundational reading and writing in early literacy.

Help young learners build confidence with phonics and early reading using this CVC word workbook. Each page features clear illustrations alongside word sets, encouraging children to look, read, and circle the correct word that matches each picture. Designed to support early decoding and sound recognition, this no-prep workbook is ideal for phonics practice at school or home. What’s Included: 10 activity pages focused on short vowel CVC words Multiple-choice style picture-word matching A mix of common CVC words with clear visuals Engaging layout ideal for independent work or group tasks Supports EYFS, Reception, and Year 1 literacy skills This is a great next step after basic sound blending and a perfect addition to your phonics toolkit!

This free sample pack features 20 phonics worksheets to help early readers practise CVC word recognition through picture matching. Each worksheet includes four clear images and four CVC words. Children draw lines to match each word with the correct picture — a fun and simple way to build early decoding skills. Perfect for phonics lessons, independent literacy stations, homework, or early finishers. What’s Included: 20 printable CVC picture-matching worksheets Words include short vowels a, e, i, o, u Easy-to-follow layout with clear illustrations Great for EYFS, Reception, Year 1 and early KS1 learners Supports reading, phonics, and vocabulary building This sample pack is ideal for giving your learners extra practice with reading and word-picture recognition. If you enjoy this free resource, don’t miss the full CVC Words Workbook and other phonics packs in the SavvyTeaching range!

Help your Year 1 students grow confident with tricky and high-frequency words in a fun and engaging way! This 18-page printable workbook includes a variety of activities to support reading and writing, such as: Trace and write practice Spot and read challenges Matching and fill-in-the-blank activities Creative read and draw pages Sentence building practice A fun word search to finish! This workbook helps children recognise, read, and write important words they see every day, improving their reading fluency and spelling confidence. Perfect for: Year 1 (ages 5–6), or suitable for Reception and early Grade 1 Extra practice at home or in the classroom Summer learning or early finisher activities Resource details: 18 pages PDF format Instant download

Make the final weeks of the school year fun and meaningful with this End-of-Year Activities Workbook for young learners. Designed for children (ages 5–7), my 12-page printable pack is perfect for encouraging reflection, creativity, and calm as the term comes to a close. Children can celebrate what they’ve learned, look ahead to next year, and enjoy light summer-themed activities. What’s Included: My Favourite Memory This Year – Draw and write about a special school memory What I Learned This Year – Sentence starters to reflect on learning and growth My School Year Snapshot – All about me, favourite subjects, friends, and more Proud Moments – Reflect on something they worked hard at End-of-Year Interview – Fun Q&A prompts Thank You Card – Create a message for a teacher or helper 10 Things I Want To Do This Summer – Light and fun summer plans Looking Forward to Next Year – Gentle prompts for the future Helping the New Children – Empathy-based writing task My Favourite Things – A 12-item list of favourites to write or draw End-of-Year Word Search – School and summer-themed word puzzle Goodbye School, Hello Summer! – Fun end-of-year colouring page How This Resource Can Help: Encourages reflection, creativity, and kindness Great for those relaxed final weeks of term Promotes writing and discussion in a low-pressure way Easy to print and use — no prep required Ideal for memory books, end-of-year scrapbooks, or light morning work File format: PDF, 12 pages Recommended ages: 5–7 Grade levels: Kindergarten – 1st Grade (or Year 1–2 UK) Printing: A4 size Wishing you and your learners a happy and sunny end to the school year! — Lou, SavvyTeaching

This free printable workbook includes 27 short, engaging reading comprehension passages written in the first person (“I”) to support early readers in developing fluency and understanding. Each story is paired with three simple questions that focus on key reading skills such as retrieval, sequencing, and vocabulary. Designed for Year 1 / Grade 1 (ages 5–7), this resource is ideal for independent reading practice, guided reading sessions, or home learning. The workbook ends with a blank lined page encouraging children to write their own short story and draw a picture, perfect for extending learning and boosting confidence. What’s included: 27 short, relatable ‘I’ stories written from a child’s perspective 3 questions per story to reinforce key reading skills Topics include sports, hobbies, nature, baking, and more 1 bonus writing page for children to create their own story Suitable for classroom, homework, or home education Whether you’re looking to build comprehension skills or add variety to your literacy lessons, this pack offers a ready-to-use resource that’s easy to print and implement. I hope your learners enjoy this workbook and that it brings a little extra joy to your literacy lessons :) Lou, SavvyTeaching

Support your Year 1 learners with this engaging and curriculum-aligned grammar workbook. Designed to build confidence step by step, this 26-page printable resource covers all key grammar areas for Year 1 in a clear, accessible way. Whether you’re introducing grammar skills, supporting classroom lessons, or assigning independent tasks, this workbook provides a fun and varied mix of activities that children will enjoy. What’s Inside? This 26-page workbook includes a variety of activity types to help children practise: Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives Sentence Building and Capital Letters Full Stops, Question Marks, and Exclamation Marks Using ‘and’ to Join Ideas Types of Sentences (Statement, Question, Exclamation) Finger Spacing and Sentence Structure Grammar Sorting and Word Classification Perfect for UK Year 1 or US 1st Grade learners. Each page is designed with early learners in mind, featuring child-friendly language, cheerful visuals, and positive prompts that encourage independent work. Perfect for: Year 1 English grammar support Literacy centres Home learning Revision and catch-up Early finishers Why You’ll Find it Useful? Easy to use Print and go! Aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Year 1 Encourages correct punctuation, sentence structure, and word awareness Builds early writing confidence with supportive activities Includes a cheerful certificate to celebrate achievement! Resource Info: 26-page printable PDF No prep required Enjoy this free resource? Explore the full SavvyTeaching collection for more fun and practical resources designed with KS1 in mind!

A fun and flexible Summer Activity Pack designed for children aged 4–7. This 18-page printable resource includes a wide range of activities to support reading, writing, sorting, creative thinking, and early literacy skills. Includes: Summer vocabulary and sentence writing Creative prompts and drawing tasks Matching, sorting and thinking skills ABCs, syllables, puzzles and a word search Great for end-of-term, summer clubs or holiday learning This pack is ideal for Reception, Year 1, or mixed-age groups. Easy to use and perfect for keeping learning light and enjoyable as summer approaches. No prep required. Just print and go. Created with care by Lou at SavvyTeaching. I hope your learners enjoy every page of this pack. Wishing you a fun and sunny learning journey!

Help children become confident spellers with this fun and varied 19-page workbook! Covers tricky words, suffixes, prefixes, and syllables through engaging, printable activities. This printable workbook is packed with spelling and word-building practice designed for Year 1 learners. Children will read, build, sort and correct words while learning about suffixes, prefixes, tricky words and syllables — all aligned with the UK National Curriculum. What’s Included: Tricky word spotting and sentence writing Suffix practice: -s, -es, -ing, -ed, -er, -est Prefix un- activities Fix-the-spelling tasks and word reviews Syllable clapping, colouring and sorting Sentence building and drawing tasks Printable certificate to celebrate learning Perfect for: Whole class spelling practice Literacy interventions Homework or morning work Home education 19 pages | A4 format | UK English spelling This workbook makes spelling feel fun and manageable for young learners.

Help children in Year 1 learn to write full sentences with confidence! This free 18-page workbook includes punctuation practice, sentence building, early composition, and a fun certificate to celebrate their progress. This free workbook is designed to support Year 1 children with sentence writing and punctuation skills in a fun and engaging way. It includes a clear progression of activities that focus on: -What makes a sentence -Using capital letters and full stops -Question marks and exclamation marks -Building, fixing, and unscrambling sentences -Silly vs sensible sentence sorting -Early composition planning and writing -A cheerful certificate to celebrate completion! What’s Included: -18 printable pages in PDF format (A4) -Fun, confidence-building tasks using UK spelling conventions -Suitable for classroom use, intervention groups, or home learning -Designed using a child-friendly font From me: If you love this free workbook, check out my Spelling & Word Building Workbook – coming soon! I’m an experienced English educator and content writer with over 15 years of experience creating engaging resources for KS1 learners. I hope your children enjoy this workbook and feel proud of what they’ve learned :)

This bright and engaging vocabulary poster is perfect for supporting the Plants unit in Year 1 Science. It includes 35 key plant-related words, from parts of a plant to what plants need to grow and where they live. Use it on your classroom display or as a vocabulary mat to reinforce key terms during lessons. Includes: A4 printable PDF poster 35 key vocabulary words related to plants and growth Simple, child-friendly layout Complements the Plants – Year 1 Science Workbook Ideal for: Science displays or working walls Topic vocabulary reference Whole class or small group support Home learning or SEND support

I created this free set of CVC word posters to support early readers with their phonics learning in a fun and visually engaging way. Each A4 poster focuses on one short vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) and includes carefully selected CVC words. The vowels are colour-coded to help children recognise patterns and strengthen their understanding of vowel sounds. Each page also features a friendly image that ties into the sound focus. I designed these posters to be easy to read, visually appealing, and useful across classroom displays, reading corners, or home learning environments. What’s Included: 5 printable A4 posters (short a, e, i, o, u) Real decodable CVC words Colour-coded vowels for pattern recognition Friendly illustrations to support engagement PDF format – ready to download and print Perfect for: Daily phonics and reading practice Literacy displays and reading corners EYFS, Reception, and KS1 learners Home learning or tutoring support I created this resource to make phonics practice a little more fun and a lot more effective. If you find it useful, I’d love to know how you’ve used it in your classroom or learning space. Your feedback and reviews are always appreciated and help me continue creating meaningful, child-friendly resources.

This printable set includes 28 high-quality animal flashcards featuring fun, age-appropriate facts and warm watercolour artwork. Each card features a different animal and includes three fun facts children will love to learn and remember. Perfect for: KS1 science lessons (e.g. Animals including humans) Nature and animal-themed units Classroom displays, flashcard games, or reading corners Home learning or early years discovery areas What’s included: 28 animal flashcards (4 per page, A4) Each card includes the animal’s name and 3 child-friendly facts A mix of animal groups Clean layout with consistent formatting – easy to cut and use Animals featured include: Dog, cat, rabbit, owl, horse, raccoon, dolphin, lion, tiger, bear, deer, fox, squirrel, giraffe, elephant, hedgehog, zebra, cow, panda, parrot, sloth, whale, robin, crane, koala, frog, pig, and flamingo. This is a lovely, flexible resource designed to spark curiosity and support early science understanding.

Support early reading and spelling skills with this colourful and comprehensive set of Ending Blends Flashcards. With 117 carefully chosen words, this printable resource helps children build fluency in recognising final consonant blends such as -nd, -nt, -nk, -lt, -mp, -sk, -st, -rk, -lp, -ld, -ft, -pt, -rm, -rn, -lf, -ng, -sp, -rd, -rl, and more. Each blend group is colour-coded for easy sorting and pattern recognition, making this an ideal tool for phonics lessons, interventions, and literacy games. What’s Included: -117 ending blend flashcards -Covers a wide range of blends, including: -ng, -nk, -nt, -nd, -lt, -lk, -ld, -lp, -lf, -mp, -ft, -sk, -sp, -st, -rm, -rk, -pt, -rd, -rt, -rl, -rn -Colour-coded sets to support visual learning and decoding -Clear layout – 8 cards per A4 page for easy printing -Perfect for matching, sorting, and spelling games Ideal For: -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 -Literacy centres, phonics groups, and classroom displays -Home learning, speech and language support -Phase 4–5 phonics review and spelling practice