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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.
Ourselves and Our World PPT KS1
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Ourselves and Our World PPT KS1

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A colour PPT presentation for children linked to topics such as Ourselves, Me, Our World, Keeping Healthy and PSHE. The 15 slides encourage children to think about and talk about how they can take care of themselves and the planet. Extend by asking children to design a poster on the theme Ourselves and our World.
Time Detectives Resource Bundle KS1
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Time Detectives Resource Bundle KS1

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A bundle of resources on the theme of Time Detectives for KS1 children and suitable for SEND pupils. Linked to History, Mathematics (number and time) and Literacy. A collection of stimulating ideas, flashcards, worksheets and planning to enhance your topic. The resources include pictures and symbols. Boardmaker licenced.
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.
Ball Games Symbol Cards with Planning
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Ball Games Symbol Cards with Planning

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This active learning pack includes 5 sets of colour symbols linked to ball games and equipment (e.g. football, tennis ball, golf, trainers, racket), each set repeated in black and white for matching activities. Simply cut out and laminate for durability — ideal for sorting, matching, and making sets. Useful for PE lessons offering visual support and display / choosing boards. The resource also includes a black-and-white worksheet titled “Ball Games Are Brilliant!” . A planning ideas sheet is included to support lessons for KS1, SEND, and EYFS settings, offering engaging ways to explore movement, physical activity, communication, and turn-taking through play. Boardmaker licenced symbols.
Time Detectives Make a Time Capsule KS1
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Time Detectives Make a Time Capsule KS1

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These resources link to your topic on History, Time Detectives, Ourselves and Literacy. Sheets 1 and 2 are examples of letters written by children to include in their time capsules. Children can use these to stimulate their own letter writing. Sheet 3 is a guide for children writing their letters to Future Me! There are 10 ideas of what could be included in the letters. Sheet 4 gives a list of ideas of what children might put into their time capsules. Sheet 5 gives some ideas for children to consider when making their time capsules and decorating them.
Friends Writing Frame KS1
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Friends Writing Frame KS1

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A blank writing frame that children at KS1 can use to write or draw about their Friends or friendship. The second frame is partially filled in with phrases, pictures and symbols.
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.
Occupations Phonics Cards KS1
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Occupations Phonics Cards KS1

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This resource based on Occupations, spans 6 colourful pages, each featuring 8 cards showing a range of occupations. The cards prompt children to use the initial sounds under the pictures to identify and write the name of each occupation. The cards support speaking and listening and vocabulary development. Key Features: • Visual and Phonics Integration: Each occupation card includes an image accompanied by its initial sound, aiding children in connecting phonetic clues to the correct occupation name. • Word Banks: Two additional pages provide word banks to support spelling, allowing children to cross-reference and ensure accuracy in their writing. • Educational Connections: The cards integrate with curriculum topics on the World of Work, enhancing both phonics and literacy skills in a real-world context. • Versatile Usage: Cards can be duplicated, cut, and laminated for various interactive activities, such as matching games and sorting into types of professions. Children may also consider jobs they might like to do and any others that are not shown.
A Symbol Supported Reflection Booklet
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A Symbol Supported Reflection Booklet

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Support your young learners — including those with SEND — with this engaging, easy-to-use 4-page end-of-year reflection booklet, thoughtfully designed with symbols to aid understanding, communication, and emotional expression. This printable resource helps children reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next, promoting well-being, emotional literacy, and memory skills in a gentle and accessible way. Each page includes simple visual prompts and open-ended sentence starters with symbol support, making it ideal for EYFS, KS1, and SEND settings. Children can draw, write, or use assisted communication methods to complete the booklet. Ideal for: • End-of-term reflections • SEND and inclusive classrooms • PSHE and emotional literacy activities • One-to-one or small group work Boardmaker Licenced
Feelings Emotions and Bullying
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Feelings Emotions and Bullying

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A 14 page pack based on feelings, emotions and Bullying. The resource includes: 2 pages of vocabulary around feelings and emotions Sorting worksheet for helpful and unhelpful behaviour Writing / drawing about feelings and emotions Discussions about what is bullying and what can we do to stop it Designing a poster
Feelings Balloons
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Feelings Balloons

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6 sets of different coloured balloons showing emotions and feelings that children can discuss. Balloons can be cut out and matched for younger children. Other activities: Label and colour the balloons Match the balloons/emotions Draw your own feeling faces in the balloon template
Back to School Activity Ideas
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Back to School Activity Ideas

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Here are some back to school activities to get children feeling positive about the future and encouraging them to talk about their feelings. There are 4 activities with a choice of writing frames. Suitable for KS1 and lower KS2.
Feelings Flower Faces
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Feelings Flower Faces

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This is a fun activity where children cut out the flower faces and create their own feelings garden. It is nice for an interactive display. Children will need craft materials such as paints, collage, felt or crayons to create their garden and then add the flower faces. Another way of using these is to duplicate and play matching games, or sort into different emotions. Children can also use the cards to indicate how they feel about an activity or event. There are 4 pages of colour flower faces with 6 faces on each page.
Feelings Fish Flashcards EYFS
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Feelings Fish Flashcards EYFS

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4 pages of colour flashcards, each showing 6 fish. Children cut out the cards and describe what feelings or emotions the fish are showing. Start simply with happy and sad and then move on to other emotions such as surprised, angry, shocked etc. Duplicate and laminate the cards for matching games. Children could attempt to copy the emotions they see in the fish - they could use a mirror to help them.
10 CHANGE cards to think or talk about
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10 CHANGE cards to think or talk about

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Here is a set of 10 colour cards to cut out, laminate and use in your classroom discussions. Each card is designed to be engaging but also stimulating for discussions around feelings and emotions associated with change. This allows children to better understand, communicate, and navigate changes in their lives.
Empower:ED Embrace the New School Year
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Empower:ED Embrace the New School Year

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20 discussion cards to share with your children on their return to school or as part of your PSHE work. The first card welcomes the children back to school. Each card is in colour and has it’s own message such as: It’s OK to make a mistake and Be Proud of yourself. The cards cover diversity, empathy and self esteem and make good visual aids. Suitable for KS1 and KS2 and for group work or whole class work. A good use of the cards is to use as a basis for an assembly or to add to displays.
Let's Talk about Ourselves and Feelings
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Let's Talk about Ourselves and Feelings

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Introducing a collection of 20 engaging posters, specifically tailored for KS1 children to encourage conversations about their personal feelings and experiences. Each poster is thoughtfully designed to prompt discussions with key phrases like “Be yourself,” “Keep going,” “Don’t give up,” and “How are you feeling today?” Aimed at boosting speaking and listening competencies, these posters are an ideal resource for teachers and others working with children and young people, seeking to nurture emotional literacy and self-expression.
Exploring Emotions: A Visual Guide to Feelings
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Exploring Emotions: A Visual Guide to Feelings

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This resource provides a comprehensive tool to support emotional literacy in KS1 and KS2, seamlessly integrating key aspects of the curriculum. The resources come in colour and are duplicated in black and white. There is a planning sheet included outlining 7 activity ideas for using the resources. Through activities like storytelling, role-play, and matching, children practice speaking and listening skills as they discuss and act out emotions. Writing tasks linked to the cards enhance written expression, while reading exercises focus on recognizing and understanding emotional vocabulary. The resource also promotes vocabulary learning, as children match words to emotions and scenarios. By exploring emotions visually and through words, children gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence. The resource can be used as a unit of work or dipped in and out of to support PSHE topics and themes around Ourselves and Mental Health.
Feelings Picture Card Sets
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Feelings Picture Card Sets

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9 sets of colour cards for your topic work on Feelings or Emotions or Healthy Lifestyles. Each picture is on a Lego background. Sets include Lego people, Cartoon and Emoji images. Suitable for a range of ages and Special Needs Pupils giving them a choice of their preferred characters for their work or to represent their emotions.
Help Jo to Choose a New Hobby Animated PPT
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Help Jo to Choose a New Hobby Animated PPT

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This is an animated PPT with 2 activity sheets as a follow up. Jo wants to start a new hobby, but she cannot decide what. There are 20 animated ideas to choose from. Children watch the PPT and help Jo to decide on a hobby they feel would be suitable. The slides are animated so the children will delight in watching the hobby ideas on the TV, There are lots of details too, on the slides for children to talk about and spot in the other slides. Some of these are animated also. The activity sheets are at the back: A writing frame for children to write their choice of hobby for Jo and their personal choice. They then draw these hobby choices. Activity sheet 2 is for children to colour and label all the choices of hobbies. Extension activities include data handling - how many children chose the same or different hobbies? What is the most popular hobby?