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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.
Children's and Young Persons Counselling Contract Templates
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Children's and Young Persons Counselling Contract Templates

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Here are 3 templates that counsellors working with children and young people could use as a more visual aid and way of communicating the counselling contract. There is a blank one where you could fill in your own information or questions. There is one with key questions included. The third has key questions but added pictures / symbols. There is a black and white version and colour version of each of the 3 templates. Play therapists may also adapt the templates for their work with children and young people.
Friends and Friendship Poetry and Written Work KS1
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Friends and Friendship Poetry and Written Work KS1

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Let’s celebrate friends and friendship with these 5 activities including writing an acrostic poem and listing 5 things that make a good friend. There is an example of an acrostic poem included, with writing frames for each activity.
Creative Stories for Readers and Writers Set 3
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Creative Stories for Readers and Writers Set 3

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This pack (Set 3) of five engaging story resources is perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in your KS1 children. Each title has a message for children: ā€œThe Clever Little Mouseā€ teaches children about quick thinking and friendship. ā€œDad Gets a Big Surpriseā€ is a heartwarming story of family love and the joy of giving. ā€œThe Strawberry Hamsterā€, kids will learn about problem-solving and resourcefulness. ā€œThe Kiwi That Lost His Motherā€ offers lessons of resilience, identity, and the strength of familial bonds. ā€œWhen Bertha Took a Tumbleā€ encourages a positive mindset, showing how challenges can be overcome with courage and imagination. These tales can be the foundation for various creative writing exercises, encouraging children to expand the narratives, explore different endings, or even create their own stories inspired by the themes and characters.
World Ocean Day Resource Bundle
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World Ocean Day Resource Bundle

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A bundle of resources for your topic on Water, Seas and Oceans and Sea Creatures. Resources include counting activities, matching, card games, a PPT, colouring sheets and a fishing game. Cross curricular links to literacy, PSHE and maths.
Well Being Posters to Design
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Well Being Posters to Design

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3 pages of ideas to inspire children to make their own well-being posters. Link to your work on Body and Mind, emotions, friends, Mental Health awareness, Anti - Bullying and ourselves. Each page shows colour ideas with phrases or words that relate to well - being. There is a black and white template included for children to use to create some of their own ideas on.
Transition Discussion PPT and Activity
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Transition Discussion PPT and Activity

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A useful end of year assembly or / and class resource about Transition. This is a good discussion to find out about any anxieties your children may have about Transition, Moving On or Change such as moving to a new class / year group or school. The slides can be used with small groups or the whole class and focus on positive things as well as those that may be a little worrying for children. The last slide is an activity sheet, that can be printed off, for children to express their individual thoughts and feelings around Change and Transition. You can change the headings as appropriate for individual needs or your class. The PPT can be used with Primary children of all ages and those with SEN. You can add in extras in this PPT format such as photos of old classes, fond memories etc.
People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 2
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People From Around the World Caricature Quiz Set 2

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Set 2 in this caricature Quiz. A colourful quiz where pupils work out where the 14 characters are from and then match the countries to the flags. The background to the picture characters give some clues and the pupils could carry out some research to help them if necessary. An answer grid is included for the pupils to record on. The answer sheet is also included. This activity is fun in small groups and against the clock. Pupils can also cut and match the people and the flags. A great start to learning about other countries, landmarks and cultures.
Star Charts
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Star Charts

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4 Designs of these weekly charts Star Chart Reward Chart Record Sheet Log Use with stickers or mark with marker pens. Laminate for a reusable resource. These have multiple uses from Behaviour Management to logging when the class plants are watered each day. There is a blank template included for you to add your own title/ child’s name etc.
Oceans Animated PPT
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Oceans Animated PPT

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7 pages of animations on the theme of Oceans to enjoy, talk about and write about. After the first introductory slide there are 6 slides with 6 animated pictures on them including: Sea animals Boats Divers A lovely visual PPT to share.
Thinking about Kindness on World Kindness Day
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Thinking about Kindness on World Kindness Day

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Here are 5 activity card sets for children to use when thinking about kindness on World Kindness Day or anytime -link with your PSHE lessons. There are 4 cards on each page to fill in. Activities: Write about 4 acts of kindness you have seen or heard Write about 4 ways you can spread a little happiness today and then do it! Draw 4 ways you can spread a little happiness today and then do it! Write or draw 4 things that make you happy Work with a partner and write 4 ways in which we could all make the World a happier place When all the cards are completed, collect them all together, cut them out and make them into a book or a display.
Well-Being Classroom Bunting Banner
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Well-Being Classroom Bunting Banner

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10 pages with 2 ā€˜flags’ to a page make up this classroom display bunting banner. Each ā€˜flag’ contains a message or phrase such as inspire, be brave, dream big and wake up and be awesome. Children will be inspired by this to create their own bunting and positive messages.
A Jar of Positivity
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A Jar of Positivity

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A lesson linked with Feelings, Emotions, Mindfulness, Mental Health and Well Being and Self-Esteem. This is a great lesson on its own, or accompanied by a jar(empty sweet jar will do) filled with positive sayings, pictures or quotations. Great lesson to start the New Year or Term in a positive way. Children can use the* Postits* on page 3 to write some notes and plan what they will put into their own jar. They can work in pairs or groups for this or on their own. This resource compliments the 72 Thinking Positively Cards available on my shop also.
72 Thinking Positively Cards
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72 Thinking Positively Cards

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12 pages with 72 cards to encourage discussion about Mental Health, Well Being and the power of Positive Thinking. Links to PSHE and Citizenship. Can be used in connection with the Positivity Jar on my shop, or as a stand alone game or activity. Get the New Year off to a great start with these discussion cards. Pupils may like to make their own sets too.
Recycling Colouring Poster
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Recycling Colouring Poster

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Children will enjoy discussing this poster as part of their Recycling project. They can also use it as a stimulus for making their own posters.
20 Thoughts of the Day PPT KS2
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20 Thoughts of the Day PPT KS2

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Link this PPT to any topic on Ourselves, About Me and /or Mental Health. There are 20 slides that you could use daily or as a complete PSHE lesson where children can talk together in pairs, groups or as a class. Children can consider what messages they get from the slides. They could go on to do some written work or to design their own posters around mental health.
24 Thought for the Day Thinking Cards KS2
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24 Thought for the Day Thinking Cards KS2

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4 pages of colour cards with 6 to a page. The cards each contain a message or phrase for children to think about and discuss. Use on your Thought of the Day board if you have one, or you could ask the children to create one. A good speaking and listening resource which can encourage children to talk in pairs, groups or as a class and help to develop self-awareness and confidence.
Children and People from around the World Lesson Plan
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Children and People from around the World Lesson Plan

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Embracing cultural awareness helps to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and cultivate a sense of global citizenship. This resource is an engaging set of activities that align with various curricula. There is a complete lesson plan which includes objectives, resources, introduction, activities, conclusion, assessment and extension ideas. There are 18 colour character flashcards and an example template for children to write about their chosen country or culture/costume. Suitable for EYFS and Key Stage 1.
Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children
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Bumper Pack of Creative Tales for Children

5 Resources
Introducing this bumper pack of short stories for young children! You may want to include these stories into your lessons or dip in and out when you have a half hour to spare or are doing a short story session before home time! With 5 sets, each containing five original tales, this collection is the ultimate resource to inspire childrens’ love for reading, thinking, writing, speaking, and listening. These stories are not only entertaining but also carry messages that generate discussions on values and feelings for children. From empathy and diversity to perseverance and self-expression, each story is thoughtfully linked to important life lessons. The tales spark imagination and encourage creative writing as your children explore their own ideas and adventures inspired by the stories they read.With each story, there is included a colouring activity. Suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.