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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.
Back to School Freebie Resource for KS1
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Back to School Freebie Resource for KS1

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This Back-to-School* freebie* resource for KS1 includes two pages to support personal, social, and emotional development. Page 1 is a full-colour version showing cheerful pictures of children in a school setting, while Page 2 is a black-and-white template for children to personalise. Both pages feature shapes, thought bubbles, and speech bubbles where children can write or draw their feelings, thoughts, and ideas about returning to school. Ideal for lessons on change, Ourselves, and school life, this activity encourages reflection, discussion, and creative expression. Suggested uses: Circle Time Discussion – Use the colour page to spark a group conversation about feelings on returning to school and / or change. Individual Reflection – Children use the black-and-white template to draw or write their own thoughts and goals. Display Activity – Create a classroom wall display showing each child’s personalised page to celebrate their return and individuality.
Foods from Around the World EYFS and KS1
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Foods from Around the World EYFS and KS1

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This 6-page printable resource is designed to support Key Stage 1 and EYFS children in developing their geographical knowledge through the engaging theme of world foods. Each page features a popular dish linked to a specific country: Guacamole (Mexico), Pizza (Italy), Hot Dog (USA), Sushi (Japan), Baguette (France), and Fish and Chips (Great Britain). The name of the food is clearly written, a colour picture for reference, and a black-and-white version for children to colour in. This cross-curricular resource builds connections between geography and cultural awareness while supporting early reading, discussion, and fine motor skills. There is an activity sheet included for teachers with suggestions for using the resource.
Pirate Treasure Hunt Resources & Planning
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Pirate Treasure Hunt Resources & Planning

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This KS1 and EYFS resource, A Pirate Treasure Hunt, includes 8 treasure map pages designed to spark imagination and support early literacy and geography skills. The set contains 6 full-colour illustrated maps featuring pirate-themed landscapes, including volcanoes, huts, trails, and treasure spots. Each map is paired with a title (A Pirate Adventure) and writing lines to encourage children to describe or invent a pirate story. One semi-complete outline map invites children to add their own creative details and colour them in, while the final sheet offers a completely blank map for children to draw, label, and decorate their own pirate island. The resource supports storytelling, positional language, map-reading, and early writing development in a playful, imaginative context. Included are some planning ideas for teachers, with objectives and instructions.
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!
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.
Animals and their Habitats Bundle of Resources
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Animals and their Habitats Bundle of Resources

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This engaging Animals and Their Habitats bundle is designed for EYFS, KS1, and SEND learners, exploring six habitat themes: African, Australian, Caribbean, Desert, Ocean, and Nocturnal animals. Each themed section includes: • A simple, illustrated poem featuring six key animals • A “read, find and write” activity where children identify and label animals from the poem • A themed word search using the same six animals The resource is available in both colour and black-and-white versions, with visual symbols to support early reading, SEND, and differentiated learning. Perfect for linking literacy with geography, science, and topic-based learning.
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.
A Bundle of Day Out Dot to Dot Resources
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A Bundle of Day Out Dot to Dot Resources

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

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

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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.
5 Flower Fun Tracing Worksheets
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5 Flower Fun Tracing Worksheets

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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.
Beach Themed Dice Board Games EYFS / KS1
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Beach Themed Dice Board Games EYFS / KS1

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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.
A Bundle of 6 Boards Games for EYFS and KS1
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A Bundle of 6 Boards Games for EYFS and KS1

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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.
My Feelings Game with Symbols
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My Feelings Game with Symbols

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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 ‘Ourselves’ 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.
Pirate Adventure Game  for EYFS and KS1
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Pirate Adventure Game for EYFS and KS1

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This fun and engaging Pirate Adventure Game is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, supporting number recognition up to 20 through playful, cooperative learning. The resource includes 2 colour pirate-themed game boards and a blank template for children to create their own versions. Players collect cut out pirate cards as they move around the board using dice, practising turn-taking, maths skills and matching. Clear instructions outline the objectives, what you need, how to play, and helpful game tips. A Pirate Champion certificate is included to celebrate participation and success. Perfect for reinforcing early maths skills in a creative, interactive way!
Roll and Shop Game for Early Learners
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Roll and Shop Game for Early Learners

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This ‘Shopping’ 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.
All about Me Shape Activity KS1
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All about Me Shape Activity KS1

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This KS1 resource supports the “Ourselves” 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 “My Family,” “A Treat I Like,” “My Dream Job,” and “Something I’m Good At.” 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 – a shared display celebrating what makes each child unique, while also supporting PSHE, creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy.
The Twin's Holiday and the Letter T
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The Twin's Holiday and the Letter T

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This 5-page KS1 resource supports phonics, early reading, writing, and fine motor skills with a fun holiday theme. Children follow two twin boys as they pack a suitcase filled with items beginning with the letter T. Activities include colouring specific items (e.g. “Tom’s teddy is yellow”), tracing the cursive letter T, labelling 9 suitcase items, reading ‘T’ words and drawing matching pictures, answering simple comprehension questions (e.g. “What colour are the towels?”), and writing about the twins’ holiday using key vocabulary. The pack builds confidence with the ‘t’ sound, encourages vocabulary development, and supports creative writing and drawing. Ideal for phonics practice, literacy stations, or topic-based lessons.
A Bundle of Journey resources with Symbols
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A Bundle of Journey resources with Symbols

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This symbol-supported collection explores four journey themes: Going on a Journey, A Trip to the Zoo, Going to the Park, and My Train Journey. Each themed pack includes 5 worksheets designed to support EYFS, KS1 and SEND children across a range of skills. Activities in each pack include: • Tracing and describing journeys • Sorting key objects or sights • Sequencing steps of the journey • Word searches to reinforce topic vocabulary